Author: MacAshton

A Man of the Mountain – Obsession

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Happy Friday everyone! After a long session of writing with the door closed, I’ve edited a few more chapters of Man of the Mountain and will be sharing them with you all. I’ll have one or two more to share in the next week or so. Also, apologies for the still very WIP logo. I’ll fix it soon.

For those who don’t know, Man of the Mountain is a prequel to my first novel, Whiteout which just released. So far, the reception has been more positive than I could have ever hoped for (4.75/5 on GoodReads, a very positive Kirkus review, and 4.8/5 on Amazon). Order links are below, and if you can share this post or links to the book around. Every like, retweet, share, or rant in a crowded elevator helps!

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6. Obsession

Jonas could not contain himself. He sat on the edge of his chair as the camera panned up to reveal Rick Mansen standing in front of Clearwater Mountain. Chills ran up and down his spine as he imagined just how close Rick was. They’ve come, and they’re going to investigate. He looked up to the walls, running through the list of his grisly exploits and said to them, “It was all worth it.”

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A Man of the Mountain – The Greatest Showman

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Alright, for Friday I figured I’d share some lighter fare. Here’s a chapter from A Man of the Mountain introducing Rick Mansen, an overconfident myth-hunting television host with a degree in cryptozoology. If you need to catch up, the links are below, but I think this chapter is pretty funny on its own too. If you haven’t already, please add Whiteout on GoodReads and share our pre-order links below!

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5. The Greatest Showman

“The small town of Clearwater, destination for local hikers, and home of the famous Clearwater Falls, is under attack.” Rick Mansen strode over to prop himself up against a map of the mountain’s hiking trails. “Ten deaths in the last five years, all explained away as ‘bear attacks’.” Mansen cocked an eyebrow at the camera, sharing a ‘we know better’ moment with the viewers at home.

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A Man of the Mountain – The Falls

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Hey Everyone, less than a week to release and reviews are starting to roll in for Whiteout. I want to thank all of our advanced readers for their detailed feedback! Be sure to check us out on GoodReads, add Whiteout to your shelf, and if you haven’t already, pre-order below.

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4. The Falls

The sound of gnashing metal blades filled Jonas’s cabin as he ground his afternoon cup of coffee. It had been a long, but uneventful week. Each night, the snows had been heavier than the last, leaving him to shovel the roof every morning to ensure it didn’t collapse. It was hard work, but the weather had kept hikers away, leaving Jonas completely alone on the mountain just the way he liked it.

Though his excursions were difficult in the more extreme weather, the solitude had allowed him to travel farther down the mountain. On the nights he was able to get out, he had gone down the more frequented hiking trails, leaving samples and marks anywhere he could. Most of it would likely be blown away by the storms, but even for the slightest chance, the effort was worth it.

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A Man of the Mountain – Shirley

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It’s been a while since I posted, but I’ve been recovering from a concussion! Long story short, I hit my head trying to get my cats out of the building during a small fire, but back on track now!

Obligatory reminder that pre-orders for Whiteout, my first novel are live on Amazon and other digital retailers. Please share the links below to help us spread the word. Every share, like, and tweet helps!

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3. Shirley

From behind her battered, coffee-stained desk, Shirley more closely resembled a librarian than a journalist. Stacks of books littered her desk, their titles ranging from “My Encounter with the Wild Man of the Forest” to “Big Head, Big Hands, Bigfoot.” Between these stacks of ‘literature’ were equally tall piles of hand-scrawled notes. It was a stark comparison to the other offices at the Local Eye, most of which were filled with photos of local ‘celebrities’ caught in risqué positions and forged headlines about the second coming.

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A Man of the Mountain – The News

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I love working on this story. Something about the blend of almost horror and then outright comedy is intriguing. Also, for those who haven’t seen yet, pre-orders for Whiteout, my first novel are now live on Amazon and other digital retailers. Please share the links below to help us spread the word. Every share, like, and tweet helps!

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2. The News

Jonas returned, limbs frozen, mind awash with images of the hiker bloodied in the snow. He felt a strange mix of pride and darkness at the memory. The guilt and shame he had felt before were no longer present. The hiker had died, but that was just business. Any darkness he felt was washed away by the site of an unmarked brown paper package on his doorstep.

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