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New Withrow Key novella features ScubaRadio!

August 15, 2015 By Eric Douglas

The ninth story from Withrow Key is the novella “Lyin’ Fish”. It is now available in print and on Kindle. Lyin’ Fish is doubly special because it features an appearance from long-time fans of the series Greg Holt and the mermaids of ScubaRadio.

“The crew from the nationally-syndicated talk radio show ScubaRadio comes to sleepy Withrow Key for a lionfish rodeo, but immediately Jackson Pauley feels something isn’t right. “Greg the Divemaster” Holt can barely dive. When Jackson spears a lionfish, Greg grabs it and gets stung. The radio show is a disaster. When Duffy, the local bar owner, goes missing Jackson, Littlebear and Zach jump into action to unravel the mystery and save their friend.”

If you’ve missed the earlier Withrow Key stories and want to read the entire series leading up to Lyin’ Fish, check out Tales from Withrow Key..

Free book and a Presale Price

August 10, 2015 By Eric Douglas

Through the end of the day Friday, the eighth Withrow Key novella “Life Under the Sea” is FREE for download on Kindle.

“An adventurer comes to Withrow Key, planning to live on the bottom of the ocean for six months in a habitat, but he needs Jackson’s help to make it happen. They have their inevitable problems, but things seem to be working fine. Until a late-season hurricane pops up in the gulf and Withrow Key is expecting a direct hit. Jackson and his nephew Zach have to decide whether to let the aquanauts ride the storm out under the water or to rescue them and let them try it again later. As usual, nothing is ever simple on Withrow Key.”

But that’s not even the best news. The ninth story from Withrow Key, “Lyin’ Fish” goes on sale Saturday, August 15. Right now, the story is available at the special presale price of $1.99. On Saturday, the price will go up to $2.99. Lyin’ Fish is doubly special, because it features an appearance from long-time fans of the series Greg Holt and the mermaids of ScubaRadio.

If you’ve missed the earlier Withrow Key stories and want to read the entire series before the release of Lyin’ Fish, check out Tales from Withrow Key..

Adventure all around us

August 5, 2015 By Eric Douglas

In the last week, I’ve been involved in a couple different conversations about the opportunities that surround us. The consistent theme in those conversations, though, has been TAKING those opportunities.

I had a birthday a week or so ago. I like to get out and be active in general, but for my birthday I usually try to make a special effort to do something. I’m not talking wild parties or things like that. Those days are (mostly) behind me. But I like to do something for my birthday to help me remember why I’m alive. Of course, it’s probably me trying to convince myself that I’m not getting older, too.

In one conversation, a good friend made the comment that he had always wanted to take a ride on a riverboat and go through the locks on the river. A few texts to my friend JD Pauley later and we had set up a river trip on the sternwheeler Hobby III. We cruised through the locks at Marmet and had a great day on the water. It was a day full of talking about the history of the river and the industry and what the Great Kanawha River means to West Virginia.

As a diver, when I can, I like to make a dive on my birthday. Of course, I like to make a dive in some exotic location, but honestly that’s not as important to me as getting in the water and blowing bubbles. I learned to dive in Summersville Lake and spent a lot of time there before heading to other dive sites. So, for this birthday, I called up Todd Harrell and he said “Let’s go!” We made a great dive in the lake, floating around, taking photos and chasing fish. It was a great feeling.

Neither of these experiences might be anyone else’s cup of tea, and that’s fine. They are the things I’m interested in. But the important thing is to take advantage of opportunities when they come up. I’ve been told many times “You are so lucky!” when I share photos of some adventure (great or small). My response is always that I agree, but it really has nothing to do with luck. It’s about the willingness to take risks. It’s about getting off the couch and seeing the world around you. Neither of these adventures I talked about took a long car ride or a trip to the airport. They were adventures right here at home..

Help pick the cover for “Lyin’ Fish”

July 23, 2015 By Eric Douglas

Next month, I’m releasing a new novella, featuring the gang from ScubaRadio, called “Lyin’ Fish.” But I want your feedback on the book cover. Select your favorite, or tell me which parts of which ones you like in the comments below.

Lyin’ Fish is the ninth story from Withrow Key. Set on a bypassed key in the Florida Keys, life moves a little slower and a little weirder. Each Withrow Key thriller features scuba diving, adventure, boats, the ocean and mystery along with beautiful locations and scenery.

If you’ve missed the earlier Withrow Key stories, you can read them all in Tales from Withrow Key.

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