Long and Short Reviews gave Cracking the Ice four stars! It then went on to say many complimentary words about the book, finishing with the following: The best of humanity is explored — and some of the worst, exposed. It is very readable, written with a clear and powerful voice, and is engaging from beginning to […]
Booklist praises Cracking the Ice
There are numerous spoilers in the Booklist review of Cracking the Ice, so I won’t include the entire text. I want you to experience the action without knowing how every twist and turn will develop. Here, however, is the highlight of the review: Hendrickson’s debut novel paints a gripping account of a courageous young man rising above evil. […]
Cracking the Ice is shipping!
I’m delighted to announce that Cracking the Ice is now shipping from the publisher warehouses. I can’t wait to hold a copy in my hands. And of course, I hope all of you will be holding copies in your hands, too.
“Tiffany” is tops in another category
I didn’t originally realize it but “Tiffany Gets Her Boobs” has not only been a Kindle bestseller in the Humor category (free downloads) but also in Short Stories. In fact, she’s been higher on the Short Story list than on Humor. And based on the sales figures, “Tiffany” has been drawing readers to Bubba Goes […]
An even worse way your website can hurt your writing
A prominent blogger for writers recently posted an article titled, “Is Your Website Hurting Your Writing?” I found myself going in almost the opposite direction from the blogger, starting with the opening topic: “When Your Work Outshines Your Website.” Frankly, I hope my work does outshine my website. I’m not being deliberately obtuse here nor […]
A young student reviews Cracking the Ice
Today I learned of a 12-year-old student’s book review of Cracking the Ice. Among other things, the student said my novel was a “masterpiece.” Exquisite taste, no?