Author Archives: Jeff Salter

About Jeff Salter

Currently writing romantic comedy, screwball comedy, and romantic suspense. Fourteen completed novels and four completed novellas. Working with three royalty publishers: Clean Reads, Dingbat Publishing, & TouchPoint Press/Romance. "Cowboy Out of Time" -- Apr. 2019 /// "Double Down Trouble" -- June 2018 /// "Not Easy Being Android" -- Feb. 2018 /// "Size Matters" -- Oct. 2016 /// "The Duchess of Earl" -- Jul. 2016 /// "Stuck on Cloud Eight" -- Nov. 2015 /// "Pleased to Meet Me" (novella) -- Oct. 2015 /// "One Simple Favor" (novella) -- May 2015 /// "The Ghostess & MISTER Muir" -- Oct. 2014 /// "Scratching the Seven-Month Itch" -- Sept. 2014 /// "Hid Wounded Reb" -- Aug. 2014 /// "Don't Bet On It" (novella) -- April 2014 /// "Curing the Uncommon Man-Cold -- Dec. 2013 /// "Echo Taps" (novella) -- June 2013 /// "Called To Arms Again" -- (a tribute to the greatest generation) -- May 2013 /// "Rescued By That New Guy in Town" -- Oct. 2012 /// "The Overnighter's Secrets" -- May 2012 /// Co-authored two non-fiction books about librarianship (with a royalty publisher), a chapter in another book, and an article in a specialty encyclopedia. Plus several library-related articles and reviews. Also published some 120 poems, about 150 bylined newspaper articles, and some 100 bylined photos. Worked about 30 years in librarianship. Formerly newspaper editor and photo-journalist. Decorated veteran of U.S. Air Force (including a remote ‘tour’ of duty in the Arctic … at Thule AB in N.W. Greenland). Married; father of two; grandfather of six.

Hard to Beat Denim

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Jeff Salter

As My Favorite Article(s) of Clothing By Jeff Salter Topic: What is your favorite article of clothing? Why? Where did you get it? Whenever I’m tasked to identify my FAVORITE – of nearly anything – I have a tendency to … Continue reading →

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What I Carry Inside My Large Mailing Envelope

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Jeff Salter

Is Actually None of That Lady’s Business [But I Told Her Anyway] By Jeff Salter This actual encounter – from February 2016 – was one of those times I was momentarily speechless.Yeah.A lady – with whom I’ve spoken (hardly more … Continue reading →

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A Blessing or a Burn

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Jeff Salter

When Compliments Go Awry By Jeff Salter Topic: Have you ever received a personal compliment (not on your looks or writing), that was unexpected or unusual? Would you compare those to odd, half-baked or “left-handed” compliments? [Note: as I often … Continue reading →

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I Want Books and Scripts Created by HUMANS

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Jeff Salter

Don’t Let the Robots Crank Out 99,000 Words & Call It a Novel By Jeff Salter Topic: “Do you have any fear(s) that A.I. (artificial intelligence) will take-over the production of poetry, scripts, short-stories, novels, articles, reference works?” What I … Continue reading →

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Featuring An Excellent Novel

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Jeff Salter

Kill the Competition by Stephanie Bond By Jeff Salter Having no familiarity with this author’s sizeable backlist, I didn’t know what to expect… but this title popped up on my Kindle last month. And I’m VERY glad it did! I … Continue reading →

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I Wanted Natural Colors

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Jeff Salter

[But We Couldn’t Handle the Labor & Expense of Re-Doing It Every Five Years] By Jeff Salter Topic: What color is your house? Did you pick the color? If you changed it, what color of paint (or stain) would you … Continue reading →

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Leverage Science Applied

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Jeff Salter

Or… How Gratifying it Feels to Successfully Complete a Handy-Man Task By Jeff Salter Intro Over the years, I’ve managed to conquer many minor-to-moderately complex tasks related to home, grounds, and automobiles. I’ve overhauled engines, fixed numerous smaller issues with … Continue reading →

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Eeenie Meenie Miney Mours

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Jeff Salter

How Shall I Spend the Next Two Hours? By Jeff Salter Topic: [You don’t have to NAME your favorites in each category, but] which of the following would you choose (for the next two hours) if you had complete schedule … Continue reading →

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Red Lightning by Hugh Holton

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Jeff Salter

Volume # 5 in the “Larry Cole” series My Review By Jeff Salter I’m not familiar with the author or this series, but I picked up this novel at a used book store a few years ago. It just recently … Continue reading →

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Quiet With Lots of Scenic Windows

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Jeff Salter

My IDEAL Writing Spot By Jeff Salter Topic: Describe your ideal writing spot. Gosh, whenever I try to state my “ideal” ANYTHING, I often come up wanting for words. In this instance, I feel I should begin by stating what … Continue reading →

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