Where do I begin with Toby Neal books?
Since my new book launched I've been having some questions...
Where do I begin with Toby Neal books?
(huh? What are Toby Neal books?)
Glad you asked.
Travel blogging is actually the smallest portion of the writing I do. I am a mystery/thriller/romance/memoir writer (and who knows, maybe more genres too, someday) with close to fifty books in my library. One of the great things about making a living with my writing, is that I can do it anywhere, even while traveling!
Ever since my new thriller novel, WIRED REVENGE, came out the other day, people have been asking me where and how to get started with my book series, and I thought it was past time to let my Substack readers know about my other work, too.
You did read it right when I said, “close to fifty.” I’ve actually lost count. Yes, I know. 🙄
There are so many! Lots of readers are hesitant to jump into the middle of a series.
I get it.
SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
⭐Toby Neal books are suspenseful page-turners that will cost you sleep.
⭐Pets are featured with every major character; and though the animals are heroic and sometimes take a hit for their beloved people, they won't die on the page and break your heart! (People will, though. You've been warned.)
⭐I'm not a fan of excess profanity and super graphic stuff. The violent crime in my work is...tastefully handled. If that's not enough for you, then my books aren't gritty enough for your taste—and that's okay!
⭐Hawaii and its culture, food, customs, and geography are a focus in all of my mystery/thriller and my memoir, Freckled. I'm a third-generation Hawaii girl, and I write what I know.
⭐Multicultural and mixed-race characters abound! If you're a racist, you won't like my books.
⭐I want you to feel good at the end of a book. I personally hate mysteries/thrillers where all the characters are dislikeable jerks and nobody triumphs. So, I write what I like to read: books that will, even if they squeeze your emotions along the way, leave you feeling satisfied that evil got what it had coming. Not sophisticated or creepy enough for you? That's okay. Plenty of dark stories out there if that's your thing.
In conclusion: Pets! Hawaii! Good triumphs and people get better! Warm fuzzies and heroic characters. A fast pace. Only the occasional mild epithet to curl your hair.
Sound good?
There are several easy, no-risk ways to try my books:
😁1) Grab Blood Orchids (Paradise Crime Mysteries #1 with Lei) OR Wired In (Paradise Crime Thrillers with Sophie) on your favorite book retailer! Both are FREE. Try them and see if you like them!
🔥2) Sign up for my newsletter and get Torch Ginger (#2 in Paradise Crime Mysteries FREE, or Somewhere on St. Thomas (romance under Toby Jane) FREE.
None of these options will cost you a penny.
I only want people who like my books to pay for them.
Here's a link to the newsletter and free books to try! (You're always welcome to unsubscribe, but get all of your free books first—hint: you’ll get at least TWO full-length books by signing up to either mystery or romance list.)
Thanks for hanging in there for my spiel! Now go get some FREE BOOKS!
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P.S. The essays on this travel blog are going to form the foundation of my third memoir, known as PASSAGES: Camping in Changing Times. You’re reading it in realtime!
Hello, Toby! I was so excited to read this post about your writing. My husband and I have been full-time RVers in the U.S. for almost three years and I've recently entered the writing world, very much loving to write about our travels through Substack. Like you, however, I have writing career on a totally different genre on the side (certainly not as evolved as yours!). I'm in the process of writing my first novel in a series of novels that all take place in Mexico (I was born and raised here, so I too write what I know :) ). It's fun to see other travel writers who are also writing in other genres and making a living from it. Excited to connect with you!