Location: Canada
Member Since:
Nov. 06, 2010
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William R. Potter
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You could say I was bitten by the writing bug at an early age. Shortly after watching the first remake of King Kong, around the age of ten or eleven, I scribbled a few lines about a mutant crab and called it a book.
Throughout my teens my mind was in a state of unrest and I used poetry to journal the ups and downs of those difficult times. Later, my work was published in a poetry anthology.
I returned to my love of storytelling in my twenties, writing numerous short stories. "Lighting the Dark Side-Six Modern Tales" represents my work from the past several years and is my first published book. The collection received the Editor's Choice Award for short stories from AllBooks Review International in 2009.
"DEAD of KNIGHT A Jack Staal Mystery" is my first full novel.
Throughout my teens my mind was in a state of unrest and I used poetry to journal the ups and downs of those difficult times. Later, my work was published in a poetry anthology.
I returned to my love of storytelling in my twenties, writing numerous short stories. "Lighting the Dark Side-Six Modern Tales" represents my work from the past several years and is my first published book. The collection received the Editor's Choice Award for short stories from AllBooks Review International in 2009.
"DEAD of KNIGHT A Jack Staal Mystery" is my first full novel.
Where to buy in print
Books
Dead of Knight-A Jack Staal Thriller
by William R. Potter
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 100,630.
Language:
English.
Published: September 1, 2013
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Categories:
Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
A serial killer is on the loose, terrorizing the unsuspecting citizens of rural Hanson, British Columbia. Dubbed the "Birthday Boy" by the media, the sadistic menace chooses to target only women on their birthdays. As his horrific crusade escalates, Birthday Boy soon falls square in the sights of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police - that is, only if Jack Staal doesn't get to him first.
The Fright Factory
by William R. Potter
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 32,950.
Language:
English.
Published: September 16, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Horror » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
A cozy cabin on a lake. A few glasses of wine. Erotic conversation. What could go wrong?
Welcome to
The Fright Factory
Where killing your best friend may be the only way to survive....
October 18th
by William R. Potter
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 21,850.
Language:
English.
Published: July 10, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Is October 18th the end of the world? Trevor Woodward isn't sure. He just wants to go home after a long day at work. He is tired of all the talk about the approaching comet that may or may not impact and destroy all life on the earth. However, he can't shake the feeling that he has lived through the events of the historic day before. Or is it many times?
Surviving The Fall
by William R. Potter
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 49,560.
Language:
English.
Published: March 11, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General
James Goodal has spent his entire life avoiding uncomfortable situations. This safe and easy existence has left James lonely and facing divorce. Everything changes when he takes in a young street girl named Ashley. The pair finds comfort in their unorthodox friendship until her violent world returns forcing James to fight for Ashley and for his very survival.
Bent, Not Broken-A Modern Romance
by William R. Potter
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 43,950.
Language:
English.
Published: March 5, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Bent, Not Broken introduces Dwayne Johnson, a character who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a disorder which obviously makes him very socially backward. As Dwayne drives by a certain bus stop every morning on his way to work he looks for someone very special. Someone he has named "Black-Coat Girl". The unexpected happens and Dwayne's life takes a dramatic turn when he finally meets....
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Smashwords book reviews by William R. Potter
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Sandman - a tense psychological thriller
on May 18, 2011
It has been said that good fiction must have conflict. Kingsley has included enough conflict here for two novels. Sandman touches our primary emotions: jealousy, love, fear, hatred, and grief. As a father, I related to Paul’s unwavering commitment to keep his family safe. I also understood his discomfort with his wife’s tendency to flirt openly with men. Kingsley has written an intriguing mystery/psychological thriller with interesting, believable and well-developed characters. There are twists, turns, red herrings, and a healthy dose of hair-raising fear and suspense to keep even the most fickle reader captivated. The dialogue is authentic, and, along with the scene-painting narrative, you’ll feel like you’re on the beach witnessing the unfolding action. Just when you think you have it all sorted out, the author changes directions — successfully keeping you guessing until the final pages. When you begin Sandman make sure you set aside a good bit of time, for you won’t stop reading until the last page is savoured. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy a great mystery!