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.

All I Have To Do is Dream

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Jeff Salter

[and then spend 30 minutes typing up what I can remember] By Jeff Salter I borrowed my blog title from the lovely hit song by the Everly Brothers [see link at the bottom]. We’re chatting about dreams this week, with … Continue reading →

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A Fun Mystery

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Jeff Salter

But Bubba Has Hamlet’s Flaws of Irresolution & Inaction By Jeff Salter My review of Bubba And the Dead Woman by C.L. Bevill Blurb: Bubba Snoddy is a good old country boy with a big problem. Although he’s personable, handsome, … Continue reading →

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Coping With Challenges

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jeff Salter

A Remote Tour of Duty Inside the Arctic Circle By Jeff Salter Topic: What are some challenges you’ve encountered that you were unsure you could handle, but then surprised yourself? As I began making notes for this topic, I thought … Continue reading →

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New Life for My Time-Traveling Cowboy

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Jeff Salter

The first of my 11 newly-orphaned titles to be re-released By Jeff Salter On Jan. 11 this year I received news that was truly heart-breaking: my first publisher was closing its doors and all eleven of my fiction titles with … Continue reading →

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My Kingdom For A Soft Sole

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Jeff Salter

Forget being stylish — now footwear is all about comfort By Jeff Salter Topic: Have your footwear choices changed as your life, or lifestyle, has changed? Interesting topic. And the operative term is CHOICES — meaning preferences, as opposed to … Continue reading →

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In For a Penny

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Jeff Salter

By Kelsey Browning & Nancy Naigle Book 1 in series: A Seasoned Southern Sleuths Mystery Review by Jeff Salter First of all, allow me to admit that I purchased this title so long ago that the series had a different … Continue reading →

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Too Much Time Wasted

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Jeff Salter

But I Still Got A Lot Done By Jeff Salter Topic: How has the ongoing pandemic affected your creativity? Wow… hot topic. Intro Since my early retirement (from public library administration) in mid-2006, I’ve been quite a bit more of … Continue reading →

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I Was A Social Influencer

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Jeff Salter

… Before Anybody Knew What That Was By Jeff Salter Topic: What is your fondest childhood memory? Well, I rarely deal in absolutes these days, so this is not necessarily my FONDEST childhood memory… but it certainly ranks up there … Continue reading →

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Watch Out

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Jeff Salter

When Warnings Without Details Are No Help At All By Jeff Salter “Watch out! Watch out! Watch out!” exclaimed the older gent as I rounded the end-cap… coming from Aisle Seven into the main area of North Kroger’s bustling checkout … Continue reading →

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Where Am I on the Grand Color Palette

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Jeff Salter

…Or am I like a temporary blob that a painter mixed for one specific highlight? By Jeff Salter Topic: What color best describes you (and why)? This is one of those questions that I can hardly ever answer with authority, … Continue reading →

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