Another vital six months for Rebels! Here’s the latest:
Chris has been on an unprecedented roll over the last year plus. He is enjoying the reception of his two most-recent Max Fend Thriller, Maximum Risk Series novels, released in 2024, Cobalt and Cradle. His thriller I Heard You Paint Cowboys, the second in his Counsel Fungo bounty-hunter series, released in April of this year, and he is currently promoting it. He also has a short story accepted by Celestial Echo Press, is looking for a publishing home for an earlier horror manuscript, and has been continuing to develop his historical-based crime novel set in immediate post-World War II Japan.
Lauren continues to promote her novels, including the most recent, Gemma, with appearances at author events, including the Bucks County Book Festival and the Skippack Local Author Book Fest. She is working on final edits of her newest offering, a Thanksgiving holiday-based thriller, titled Don’t Come Home. Lauren is meanwhile working on a new manuscript, a novel about a set of events that take place within an airport.
Russ has been pitching and querying a number of his completed manuscripts to independent publishers and agents. He was gratified to add to the accolades of his debut novel Ella’s War with a finalist designation in the audiobook category this year from the Wishing Shelf Awards. Editing and production of his second novel with Vine Leaves Press — a thriller titled Queen of the Bay — will begin spring 2026 for release in early 2027.
Dave is continuing to submit short stories for publication, including an excerpted first chapter, set in early 20th century share-cropper culture of the deep south, of his novel in process about a famous Philadelphia charismatic religious cult leader.
Kathleen continues to revise the second book in her murder series, Murder in Haddonfield, as she is also working on short stories.
Rebels were delighted to welcome writer Marc Elias Keller as the newest member of our novelist group. Marc is author of a previous literary historical novel, numerous short stories, book reviews, and other published writings. Rebels had a chance to critique Marc’s current completed draft manuscript in progress — featuring a couple entwined in a progressive business venture — and offer helpful feedback. Marc is undertaking revisions.
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