Human Authored is a project of the Authors Guild that allows an author to certify that their book is created by a human. “Human Authored” means that the text of the book was written by a human and not generated by AI, with the exception of minimal, trivial uses, such as AI applications that check spelling and grammar or for brainstorming or research.
March winds blew off and on with mid-month hurricane force gusts. The dust settled on every available surface and was so thick it obliterated the mountains and mesas. Growing up in the Washington DC area I experienced days of torrential downpours and fretted the rain would lead to floods rivaling Noah’s. Everything would be whipped out. The record breaking New Mexico March winds made me worry that there would be a repeat of the 1930’s Dust Bowl—the period of severe dust storms that greatly damaged the prairies ecology and agriculture. Remember the Grapes of Wrath.
But now it’s April and although we will probably still get wind, I hope the showers will come to wash away the dust, replenish the land, and bring May flowers. While I wait, I am preparing for the launch of my second mystery novel, Death in the Land of Enchantment, on April 22, 2025. It is available now for pre-order online at Barnes & Noble (add website) and Bookshop.org (add website).
If you are not familiar with Bookshop.org, they are a nonprofit online bookstore that works to connect readers with independent booksellers worldwide. Since 2020 they have raised more than $36 million for independent bookstores. Every purchase on the site financially supports independent bookstores. Their platform provides independent bookstores with tools to compete online and financial support to help them maintain their presence in local communities.When you make a purchase at Bookshop, you can choose which local bookstore you want to support.
You can tell I’m on my high horse again—no not Soleil, my sweet Swedish Warmblood—but I want to give a SHOUT OUT for brick and mortar—as well as adobe—independent bookstores. Local businesses need our support. I know it’s easier—and I have been culpable—and cheaper (free shipping) to click Buy Now on Amazon, but consider where your money is going and who it supports.
You can rest assured that the mystery novel is authored by a human being. It has been certified as Human Authored.