Category Archives: Uncategorized

This past Friday I was interviewed for the Shadow Spark Podcast, an excellent podcast from my publisher, Shadow Spark Publishing. The interviewers, Erika McCorkle and Valerie Storm, asked me about my upcoming book, Mr. Penny-Farthing, writing long-term relationsihps in fiction, and strategies for balancing different genres in one book. Along the way we talked aboutContinue reading “Interview, Reading, Preorders”

The official cover reveal for Mr. Penny-Farthing, the second book in The Martyr’s Vow series, is finally here! I’d like to thank the artist, Francois Vaillancourt for an unsettling cover illustration. There’s something disturbing about a man in Victorian garb riding a high-wheeled bicycle through the desert at night. Mark your calendars and set yourContinue reading “Mr. Penny-Farthing Cover Reveal”

This month I’m busy with final edits for Mr. Penny-Farthing, Book 2 of The Martyr’s Vow. A sequel to Accursed Son, Mr. Penny-Farthing continues Tark and Vonnie’s story as monster hunting bikers from the Legion of the Lamb. The couple is together in Arizona, where the bloodthirsty spirit of a serial killer is causing havoc.Continue reading “The Martyr’s Vow series continues”

I’m thrilled to announced that Readers’ Favorite, a book review website operated by authors for authors and recognized by established publishers Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, and Random House, gave Accursed Son a 5-star review! Some review highlights: “Eric Avedissian took me on a roller coaster ride of murder, horror, humor, and romance.” “The eventsContinue reading “5-star review for Accursed Son”

This week I signed a contract with Shadow Spark Publishing for my next book, THE SEA HUGS HARD. I started writing this manuscript in 2020 as part of my Covid-inspired lockdownarama during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I had the pleasure of workshopping this manuscript in the #5amwritersclub’s “Unforgettable Characters & Incredible Journeys” virtual writingContinue reading “The Sea Hugs Hard contract signed”

My latest novel Midnight at Bat Hollow is finally available for reader consumption in both eBook at paperback! You can order it here on Amazon, or here on Barnes and Noble if you don’t like the ‘Zon. Here’s the blurb for Midnight at Bat Hollow: SOME HEROES ARE BORN KICKING AND SCREAMING Reece Rokowski neverContinue reading “Midnight at Bat Hollow”

Today The Ocean City Sentinel, a local paper I used to work for before the Great Plague of 2020, ran an article about my recent honor as a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. I’m humbled that they took what was a plain ol’ press release I gave them and turned it intoContinue reading “I Made the Local Paper”

Accursed Son was named a finalist in the Suspense category of the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards! This is the first significant writing contest where I’ve made it to the finals. I’m thrilled with this honor, since I didn’t think I would ever get this far with my writing. Accursed Son was a laborContinue reading “Local Author Does Good”

My novel Midnight at Bat Hollow is available for pre-order! But what exactly is Bat Hollow about? It’s a cops and vampires/horror comedy/traumatic bittersweet adventure featuring a character from my first novel, Accursed Son. Oh, and it’s a prequel. Sorta. In Accursed Son, the Legion of the Lamb biker gang hunts monsters. They excel atContinue reading “Midnight at Bat Hollow: A Sorta Prequel”

As a former newspaper reporter, I covered the police in various municipalities throughout my career. I interviewed LEOs (law enforcement officers) from local municipal police departments, county sheriff’s offices, State Police, and the FBI. They talked about their past cases, their routine patrols, their beefs and gripes.  I drew upon this experience when I wrote MidnightContinue reading “Writing the Po-Po: Creating Cop Characters in 2023”