Catch Up with Jon Kaczka
- Middle Grade Science Fiction and Fantasy – December 8, 2025Dear friends, Ho ho ho! I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season. This week’s newsletter includes a middle grade science fiction and fantasy book promotion. Remember my children’s chapter book Mari-chan and Roboto Bunny is on sale at Amazon in e-book and paperback format. It’s a great Christmas gift for an elementary school child. Best,Jon Book Promotions
- Mari-chan and Roboto Bunny – December 5, 2025Dear friends, Happy December! I know it’s been a while since you last heard from me, but I’m excited to share some news: my new children’s book, Mari-chan and Roboto Bunny, is now available. I’ll be in touch again soon with some special offers from friends. Happy holidays! Best,Jon
- 2 Book Promotions – February 24, 2025Dear friends, I hope you had a good Valentine’s day! This week’s newsletter includes a two great book promotions. Best,Jon Book Promotions
- Book Review: Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuleyDear friends, Happy 2025! This week’s newsletter includes a review of Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuley and a book from an up-and-coming author. Best,Jon Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuley I finished my Christmas reading late this year. Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuley is the perfect Christmas slasher book, and it was so much fun to read. McAuley… Read more: Book Review: Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuley
- December 23, 2024 – Book Review: When Swans Dance by Katie Eagan SchenckDear friends, I’m pleased to announce the e-book of my novel, Surviving the Summit Conference, is free this week on Amazon. This week’s newsletter includes a review ofWhen Swans Dance by Katie Eagan Schenck, a book from an up-and-coming author, and four great book promotions. Happy holidays! Best,Jon Book Review: When Swans Dance by Katie Eagan Schenck When Swans Dance by… Read more: December 23, 2024 – Book Review: When Swans Dance by Katie Eagan Schenck
- December 9, 2024 – Book Review: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixDear friends, This week’s newsletter includes a review of How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix, a book by an up-and-coming author, and a great book promotion. Best,Jon Book Review: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix is one of the funniest books I’ve… Read more: December 9, 2024 – Book Review: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
- December 2, 2024 – Book Review: Apeshit by Carlton Mellick IIIDear friends, Happy December! This week’s newsletter includes a review ofApeshit by Carlton Mellick III and four great book promotions. Best,Jon Book Review: Apeshit by Carlton Mellick III Apeshit by Carlton Mellick III is #%^*ing awesome! It doesn’t bother trying to masquerade as high art, instead opting for gross-out moments and over-the-top action. The novel follows the standard… Read more: December 2, 2024 – Book Review: Apeshit by Carlton Mellick III
- November 25, 2024 – Book Review: Earthlings by Sayaka MurataDear friends, This week’s newsletter includes a review of Earthlings by Sayaka Murata, three great book promotions, and links to books by some up-and-coming authors. I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving this week! Best,Jon Book Review: Earthlings by Sayaka Murata Okay, WTF did I just read? Earthlings by Sayaka Murata is the most disturbing book I have ever… Read more: November 25, 2024 – Book Review: Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
- November 18, 2024 – Book Review: The September House by Carissa OrlandoDear friends, This week’s newsletter includes a review ofThe September House by Carissa Orlando and links to books by some up-and-coming authors. Additionally, the kindle version my novel, Surviving the Summit Conference is now on sale for $0.99 at Amazon. Enjoy! Best,Jon Book Review: The September House by Carissa Orlando The September House by Carissa Orlando presents a fresh take on the… Read more: November 18, 2024 – Book Review: The September House by Carissa Orlando
- November 11, 2024 – Book Review: The Troop by Nick CutterDear friends, Happy Veterans Day! This week’s newsletter includes a review of The Troop by Nick Cutter and links to books by some up-and-coming authors. Enjoy! Best,Jon Book Review: The Troop by Nick Cutter The Troop by Nick Cutter is a superb body horror novel about a troop of Boy Scouts trapped on an island with parasitic worms… Read more: November 11, 2024 – Book Review: The Troop by Nick Cutter
- November 4, 2024 – Book Review: I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham JonesDear friends, Welcome to this week’s edition of Catch Up with Jon Kaczka, the weekly newsletter from Jon Kaczka, author of Surviving the Summit Conference. This week’s newsletter includes a book review and promotions for several great books. Enjoy! —Jon Book Review: I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones I Was a Teenage Slasher by… Read more: November 4, 2024 – Book Review: I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
- October 28, 2024Dear friends, Welcome to Catch Up with Jon Kaczka, the weekly newsletter from Jon Kaczka, author of Surviving the Summit Conference. This week, I joined StoryOrigin, a platform that helps me connect with other authors and new readers. As a subscriber to my newsletter, you’ll have the opportunity to discover new authors and books through StoryOrigin as… Read more: October 28, 2024
- Check Out My New VideoDear subscribers, Please enjoy this creepy video for Surviving the Summit Conference, and share it with someone who might enjoy the book. All the best, Jon