I’m pleased to welcome James J. Cudney here today for the release of his new book Hiding Cracked Glass! I read and loved Watching Glass Shatter and can’t wait to read this one:)
Check out the giveaway at the end of the post!
HIDING CRACKED GLASS BY JAMES J. CUDNEY
About the Book
An ominous blackmail letter appears at an inopportune moment. The recipient’s name is accidentally blurred out upon arrival. Which member of the Glass family is the ruthless missive meant for?
In the powerful sequel to Watching Glass Shatter, Olivia is the first to read the nasty threat and assumes it’s meant for her. When the mysterious letter falls into the wrong hands and is read aloud, it throws the entire Glass family into an inescapable trajectory of self-question. Across the span of eight hours, Olivia and her sons contemplate whether to confess their hidden secrets or find a way to bury them forever. Some failed to learn an important lesson last time. Will they determine how to save themselves before it’s too late?
Each chapter’s focus alternates between the various family members and introduces several new and familiar faces with a vested interest in the outcome. As each hour ticks by, the remaining siblings and their mother gradually reveal what’s happened to them in the preceding months, and when the blackmailer makes an appearance at Olivia’s birthday party, the truth brilliantly comes to light.
Although everyone seemed to embrace the healing process at the end of Watching Glass Shatter, there were hidden cracks in the Glass family that couldn’t be mended. Their lives are about to shatter into pieces once again, but this time, the stakes are even higher. Someone wants to teach them a permanent lesson and refuses to stop until success is achieved.
Series Name: Perceptions of Glass
Book #1 Name: Watching Glass Shatter
Book #2 Name: Hiding Cracked Glass (cover reveal for this one)
Publication for Book #2:
Next Chapter, October 8th, 2020
Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Hiding-Cracked-Glass-Perceptions-Book-ebook/dp/B08F3YWTYX
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hiding-Cracked-Glass-Perceptions-Book-ebook/dp/B08F3YWTYX
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54399989-hiding-cracked-glass
About The Author
Background
James is my given name, but most folks call me Jay. I live in New York City, grew up on Long Island, and graduated from Moravian College, an historic but small liberal arts school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with a degree in English literature and minors in Education, Business and Spanish. After college, I accepted a technical writing position for a telecommunications company during Y2K and spent the last ~20 years building a career in technology & business operations in the retail, sports, media and entertainment industries. Throughout those years, I wrote some short stories, poems and various beginnings to the “Great American Novel,” but I was so focused on my career in technology and business that writing became a hobby. In 2016, I refocused some of my energies toward reinvigorating a second career in reading, writing and publishing.
Author
Writing has been a part of my life as much as my heart, my mind and my body. At some points, it was just a few poems or short stories; at others, it was full length novels and stories. My current focus is family drama fiction, cozy mystery novels and suspense thrillers. I think of characters and plots that I feel must be unwound. I think of situations people find themselves in and feel compelled to tell the story. It’s usually a convoluted plot with many surprise twists and turns. I feel it necessary to take that ride all over the course. My character is easily pictured in my head. I know what he is going to encounter or what she will feel. But I need to use the right words to make it clear.
Reader & Reviewer
Reading has also never left my side. Whether it was children’s books, young adult novels, college textbooks, biographies or my ultimate love, fiction, it’s ever present in my day. I read 2 books per week and I’m on a quest to update every book I’ve ever read on Goodreads, write up a review and post it on all my sites and platforms.
Blogger & Thinker
I have combined my passions into a single platform where I share reviews, write a blog and publish tons of content: TRUTH. I started my 365 Daily Challenge, where I post about a word that has some meaning to me and converse with everyone about life. There is humor, tears, love, friendship, advice and bloopers. Lots of bloopers where I poke fun at myself all the time. Even my dogs have had weekly segments called “Ryder’s Rants” or “Baxter’s Barks” where they complain about me. All these things make up who I am; none of them are very fancy or magnanimous, but they are real. And that’s why they are me.
Genealogist & Researcher
I love history and research, finding myself often reaching back into the past to understand why someone made the choice he or she did and what were the subsequent consequences. I enjoy studying the activities and culture from hundreds of years ago to trace the roots and find the puzzle of my own history. I wish I could watch my ancestors from a secret place to learn how they interacted with others; and maybe I’ll comprehend why I do things the way I do.
Websites & Blog
Website: https://jamesjcudney.com/
Blog: https://thisismytruthnow.com
Amazon: http://bit.ly/JJCIVBooks
Next Chapter Pub: https://www.nextchapter.pub/authors/james-j-cudney
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/james-j-cudney
Social Media
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamescudney4
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesJCudneyIVAuthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraxtonCampusMysteries/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsMyTruthNow/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jamescudney4/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescudney4/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jamescudney4
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescudney4
Genres, Formats & Languages
I write in the family drama and mystery genres. My first two books are Watching Glass Shatter (2017) and Father Figure (2018). Both are contemporary fiction and focus on the dynamics between parents and children and between siblings. I’m currently writing the sequel to Watching Glass Shatter. I also have a light mystery series called the Braxton Campus Mysteries with six books available.
All my books come in multiple formats (Kindle, physical print, large print paperback, and audiobook) and some are also translated into foreign languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and German.
Goodreads Book Links
Watching Glass Shatter (October 2017)
Braxton Campus Mysteries
- Academic Curveball – #1 (October 2018)
- Broken Heart Attack – #2 (November 2018)
- Flower Power Trip – #3 (March 2019)
- Mistaken Identity Crisis – #4 (June 2019)
- Haunted House Ghost – #5 (October 2019)
- Frozen Stiff Drink – #6 (March 2020)
GIVEAWAY
Thank you so much for hosting the tour. Your kind support is so appreciated ❤️
I’m happy to host Jay and promote the Glass series, Shalini:)
I’ve been seeing a lot of good reviews for Jay’s “glass” series. Another few for the Kindle 😊
I read the first book and will be reading the second book soon. It pulled me right in:) Thanks, Jessica!
Thank you, Jessica.
It’s lovely to see James and his book here. I’ve been seeing the glass series and other books of his around the web lately and need to check them out. Best of luck to James. Thanks for sharing, Denise 🙂
I appreciate it; much gratitude, Harmony.
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I’m happy to share this Harmony:) I really enjoyed the first Glass book and will be reading this one soon!
I have Watching Glass Shatter on my Kindle. Need to move it to the top of my TBR because this book sounds equally intriguing. Best of luck with the new book, Jay!
Thank you very much, Joan.
It’s a good read, Joan:) Happy reading.
Denise,
Thank you so much for this fantastic kick off for today’s blog tour; it’s the first post I saw, and I am super excited with your share. 🙂
Jay
I’m happy to be a part of your blog tour Jay:) I hope your series gets lots of new readers!
Congratulations James on your latest release. Wishing you much success! 😀
eden
Thanjs, Eden. I’m with you, I wish his series much success:)
Thank you very much, Eden.
Thank you for sharing the latest release from James! I have loved all of his book covers in this series! I’m intrigued.
I really enjoyed the first Glass book and can’t wait to continue the journey with this one:) Yes, aren’t the covers great? Xo
Thanks again, Jan. You’re such a treasure! 🙂
Nice to see Jay all over the blogosphere with his new release – a wonderful sequel to Watching Glass Shatter. I enjoyed reading it.
It is great to see this book and Jay everywhere:) I can’t wait to get to this book and see what happens next to the Glass family!
Much gratitude, Balroop – thank you.
The covers in this series are definitely attention-grabbers! Congrats to James on his new release <3
Aren’t the covers grest, Jacquie? They certainly caught my eye.
Thank you, Jacquie.
Congratulations to Jay. Thanks Denise for hosting today
I’m very happy to have Jay here today, John. Thanks for dropping by.
Thank you, John. Have a great weekend.
It’s warming the bench on my Kindle for now, but will be called onto the court next. Looking forward to the read. Thanks for sharing, Denise.
Same here. Can’t wait to see what happens in the Glass family next.
Very exciting, thanks Mark.