https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/ Recent content on John Paul Wohlscheid Hugo -- gohugo.io en Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:35:43 -0500 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/new-paperback-benny-cahill-collection-now-available-on-amazon/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:35:43 -0500 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/new-paperback-benny-cahill-collection-now-available-on-amazon/ Benny Cahill is back in action, kind of. This post is to announce the release of a paperback collection of the Benny Cahill stories. The Benny Cahill, Troubleshooter paperback contains the stories that you already enjoy (Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth, Where There’s a Will, Now Hear This, Reach for It, and To the Moon). It also includes an entirely new story written just for the paperback. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/merry-christmas-2018/ Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:50:26 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/merry-christmas-2018/ Merry Christmas to All! May God Bless you and your loved ones in the new year. John Paul Wohlcheid https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/marcel-proust-defines-masterpieces/ Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:59:06 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/marcel-proust-defines-masterpieces/ https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/merry-christmas-and-a-couple-annoucements/ Fri, 25 Dec 2015 10:15:27 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/merry-christmas-and-a-couple-annoucements/ I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Holy New Year. May you and your loved ones be richly blessed in the coming New Year. Now for the Announcements The last couple of weeks have been very busy for me. Besides getting ready for Christmas, I co-published a new ebook with my friend Theresa Linden. The book (entitled A Battle for the Faith) contains two short stories, one written by each of us. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/indie-catholic-authors-to-hold-an-after-christmas-sale/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:30:30 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/indie-catholic-authors-to-hold-an-after-christmas-sale/ In June, the members of the Indie Catholic Authors group held an ebook sale. We’re going to do that again this year after Christmas. From December 26-28, 16 Catholics will be available for 99 cents or free. Here is the information from the official Indie Catholic Authors blog. Giving your loved one a Kindle, Nook, or iPad for Christmas? Help them fill it with great Catholic books! Join Indie Catholic Authors December 26-28 for our It’s Still Christmas Sale. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/how-to-make-your-main-character-a-role-model/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:56:45 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/how-to-make-your-main-character-a-role-model/ One of the most important things that an author can do is create a main character that is a role model to his readers. To accomplish this, it is a good idea to create a list of what the character can and cannot do, so you can keep him on the straight and narrow. Let me give you an example of what I mean. One of my favorite characters from Old Time Radio is the Lone Ranger. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/theresa-linden-releases-testing-liberty/ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 15:57:19 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/theresa-linden-releases-testing-liberty/ In January of this year, I published a two-part review of Theresa Linden’s first novel, Chasing Liberty. (If you want to reread the review, you find it here and here.) Yesterday, Theresa released the second volume of the trilogy: Testing Liberty. Chasing Liberty ended with Liberty and others being captured by the government and sent to re-education facilities. From there, you are taken on a whirlwind ride of action and suspense. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/jack-webb-in-pat-novak-for-hire/ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 10:45:20 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/jack-webb-in-pat-novak-for-hire/ One of my biggest inspirations for my detectives stories is one of Jack Webb’s early radio programs: Pat Novak, for Hire. Before his hit radio show (and later TV show) Dragnet, Webb was involved with several private detective radio programs that did not last very long. The first was Pat Novak, for Hire. Webb plays Pat Novak, who is not a detective by trade. He mainly rents boats, but somehow he always ends up in the middle of a problem. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/we-need-your-help-to-make-our-ebook-sale-a-success/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:11:00 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/we-need-your-help-to-make-our-ebook-sale-a-success/ Hi, everyone. This coming week, the members of the Indie Catholic Authors Google+ group are having a sale. From June 24th to 26th, 16 great Catholic books (including Church Triumphant) will be available for 99 cents or less. Visit the Indie Catholic Authors blog post for more information: https://indiecatholicauthors.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/major-catholic-ebook-sale-next-week/. P.S. We desperately need your help. Please sign up for our Thunderclap campaign, so we can reach more people. If you sign up, Thunderclap will post a one-time message on your Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr account on June 24th about the sale. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/new-ebook-released-new-project-and-other-coming-attractions/ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 11:08:47 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/new-ebook-released-new-project-and-other-coming-attractions/ New Book Released I’m happy to announce the release of a new ebook, entitled Church Triumphant: 25 Men and Women who Gave Their Lives to Christ. This new ebook is available for preorder from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and iTunes. Church Triumphant will be officially released on April 5th. Easter Sunday. Current projects I’m currently working on a new Benny Cahill mystery for an Amazon bundle being put together by a number of fellow writers. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/alert-fire-in-the-night-has-been-removed-from-smashwords/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:59:34 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/alert-fire-in-the-night-has-been-removed-from-smashwords/ I just got a notification that Smashwords does not publish previews, they only publish complete stories. Since that was the case, I have unpublished Fire in the Night, thus it will not be available on iTunes, Barnes and Nobles, and more. Don’t worry, though, I created an epub and PDF version of Fire in the Night. So come and get Fire in the Night PDF or epub here. Sorry for any inconvenience. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/new-book-released-fire-in-the-night/ Sun, 01 Feb 2015 14:33:00 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/new-book-released-fire-in-the-night/ I am proud to announce the release of another ebook. This ebook, entitled Fire in the Night, is a preview of an upcoming novel to be released Fall 2015. My upcoming novel, Rumors of War, will be my first finished novel, so I hope you look forward to it. Here is the summary from Fire in the Night: In the early 1860s, European headlines are filled with stories of attacks on the merchant vessels of many countries. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/chasing-liberty-a-review-part-2/ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:47:00 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/chasing-liberty-a-review-part-2/ Note: I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from the author for this review. This is part two of a two-part review of Theresa Linden’s new book Chasing Liberty. Part 1 will take a look at the religious aspects of Chasing Liberty on my religion blog. Part 2 will examine the overall writing. And Now for the Weather Report One of the things that impressed me the most about Theresa’s novel is her world-building. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/merry-christmas/ Thu, 25 Dec 2014 19:29:00 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/merry-christmas/ I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I have many fun things planned for the coming year, so keep an eye on this blog. Again, Merry Christmas, John Paul W https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/maugham-on-novels/ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:28:00 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/maugham-on-novels/ https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/p-g-wodehouse-on-success/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:47:00 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/p-g-wodehouse-on-success/ https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/galsworthy-on-the-novel/ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:34:00 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/galsworthy-on-the-novel/ https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/next-project-in-the-works/ Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:04:00 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/next-project-in-the-works/ I published my latest ebook about a week ago. I’ve already begun planning my next ebook. It will be at least a novella in length. It will be an Ocean’s Eleven-style steampunk thriller. Here is the plot: In the late 1860s, ships in the English Channel are attacked at sunk by a mysterious ship in the night. Several navies have sent ships to investigate, but the found nothing. Most people are convinced the French are behind it. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/announcing-the-newest-benny-cahill-ebook-on-smashwords/ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:58:52 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/announcing-the-newest-benny-cahill-ebook-on-smashwords/ After several months of hard work, I’m proud to announce that the newest stories of Benny Cahill, PI are now available on Smashwords. Trouble is My Client contains FOUR new and never before seen Benny Cahill stories. These stories (Where There’s a Will, Now Hear This, Reach for It, and* To the Moon*) recall the days of Old Time Radio and the detective stories that formed a generation of Americans. From the Smashwords page: https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/do-ebook-covers-have-to-cost/ Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:25:47 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/do-ebook-covers-have-to-cost/ If you ever published an ebook or just looked into publishing an ebook, one of the biggest costs is the cover. I’ve seen prices as low as $40 and as high as $300+. You could make your own ebook cover, especially if you’re a graphic designer, but most people don’t have that skill. Luckily, there is this great place called Fiverr, where you can get all kinds of stuff starting at $10. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/new-cover-for-a-new-ebook/ Wed, 29 Oct 2014 01:59:45 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/new-cover-for-a-new-ebook/ The next Benny Cahill ebook now has a cover. Angie at Fiverr did a great job. If you need a book cover, check her out and tell her I sent you. The ebook is 85% done and on track for release in the early part of December. Stay tuned for more details as they become available. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/hilaire-belloc-on-posterity/ Sat, 20 Sep 2014 12:27:26 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/hilaire-belloc-on-posterity/ https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/elmore-leonards-advice-on-writing/ Mon, 15 Sep 2014 09:45:51 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/elmore-leonards-advice-on-writing/ I enjoy reading Elmore Leonard’s stories because they are tight and quick, they get right to the point without tons of filler. I came across these tips for Leonard and found them useful, so I am posting them here for your edification. Enjoy. ——————————————————————– These are rules I’ve picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I’m writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what’s taking place in the story. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/goethe-on-originality/ Thu, 11 Sep 2014 03:09:19 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/goethe-on-originality/ https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/change-of-plans/ Sun, 27 Jul 2014 12:30:19 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/change-of-plans/ In Thursday’s post, I announced the release of a new Benny Cahill story on September 15. After some thought, I have decided to instead release of a collection of three short stories to give readers a better deal. The Benny Cahill trilogy will be released on December 1, with pre-order starting two weeks earlier. I will keep you updated I would also like to announce the release of another series of mysteries, the Father Benedict Granger series. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/free-book-and-coming-attractions/ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:56:10 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/free-book-and-coming-attractions/ My ebook Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth is now free on all platforms, except Amazon. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find a way to make it free on Amazon. If you enjoy hard-boiled mysteries or detective shows from the golden age of radio, check it out. You can find it on Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, Kobo or iTunes. If you like it, feel free to review it. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/me-first/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:56:10 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/me-first/ This is exactly how I write. It just makes sense to me. It is easy to write for myself, but writing what other people is a lot harder. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/the-writers-right/ Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:56:10 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/the-writers-right/ https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/my-favorite-note-taking-apps/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:18:13 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/my-favorite-note-taking-apps/ Every writer needs a notebook to keep track of their story ideas and inspiration. While I like a good paper notebook, I love the ability to take notes with my mobile devices and have them available to use without having to type them out. Here are two of my favorites. Google Keep This app is great because it is light and very quick and easy to use. If you have a Google account, you are all ready to go. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/ebook-now-available-on-amazon/ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:49:25 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/ebook-now-available-on-amazon/ I would like to announce that my first ebook “Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth” is now available on Amazon. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HQ5INHE. Please buy a copy and help a young writer with big dreams. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/check-out-my-first-ebook/ Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:22:22 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/check-out-my-first-ebook/ I would like to announce my first ebook. It is the first in a series of stories that follow a private eye named Benny Cahill. Right now it is only available on Smashwords, but It will soon be available through Apple, Sony, Kobo, Barnes and Noble and other ebook retailers. I will post a link to those stores when the book becomes available there. For now, please take a look at the sample on Smashwords and buy it if it interests you. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/how-to-ruin-the-ebook-industry/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:12:31 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/how-to-ruin-the-ebook-industry/ Recently, I was doing some research on ebook publishing when I came across an article by a man who obviously specializes in get-rich-quick schemes. The article was entitled Make Money Selling Ebooks: How to Create Your Own Ebook Publishing Empire By Writing Just One Ebook Per Month. In this article, the writer says the following: What if I told you that you could write a dozen ebooks, and turn them into 30 to 50 e-products, all making you money day in and day out? https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/a-beginning/ Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:56:58 -0400 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/post/a-beginning/ Everything must have a beginning, and so this post is the beginning of what I hope to be both educational and enjoyable for my readers. In my spare time, I like to write short stories. I mostly focus on mysteries, but I’ve also done a couple of westerns, sci-fi and general action stories. I also enjoy writing non-fiction in the topics of religion, technology and history. I plan to use this blog to pass on writing tricks and tools that I use. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/page/about/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/page/about/ John Paul was born and raised in West Michigan. He discovered detective stories at an early age through the magic of Old Time Radio. Since then he has devoured hundreds of hours of radio shows (such as Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, Boston Blackie, Richard Diamond and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar) and mystery stories. With all this knowledge, he decided to take a crack at recreating those hard-boiled stories of yesteryear. Someday he plans to expand into scifi and westerns and pick your own adventure games. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/page/books/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/page/books/ Fiction Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Being a private eye means helping the little guy and that is what Benny Cahill does for a living. The problem is: this kind of work can be bad for your health. After helping a jockey put a bet on a fixed race, Benny loses the money and finds his client dead. With the cops eyeing him for the hot seat, Benny Cahill must bring the real killers to justice. https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/page/newsletter/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://admiring-lamarr-920e2f.netlify.app/page/newsletter/