South Parkersburg, WV, Shooting
On December 8th, 2025, a shooting occurred in South Parkersburg, West Virginia. I was there. This is what I witnessed. For almost a year and a half, I’ve waited to Read More …
Author: Leonard D. Hilley II
Why I Write (Early Beginnings)
Since my class reunion, I’ve reflected a lot on those twelve years of school at Plainview High School. While I knew early in life that I wanted to write novels, Read More …
Best Used Bookstore EVER: McKay’s
A couple of years before we moved from Alabama in 2007, we accidentally stumbled upon McKay’s Bookstore in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I’d never seen a bookstore the size of a college Read More …
The Hardest Part of Visiting Pleasant Hill
After driving around the area where I lived during my youth, I drove toward Old Hwy 35 along the brow road. The sky was heavy with gray clouds, cold, and Read More …
You Can’t Return Home …
Or, at least, the “home” you remember after you’ve moved away. During our class reunion, my friend, Derrick, asked if I had gone by my old homestead yet. I had Read More …
40th Class Reunion
On November 15th, 2025, Plainview’s Class of 1985 held their 40th Class Reunion at Toros Cantina and Grill in Rainsville, Alabama. I happened to notice the post on Facebook, and Read More …
Audio Books (Limited Time) for $0.99
Amazon has currently discounted some of my audio books at $0.99 for a limited time. Since I didn’t set these discounts, I have no idea how long they’ll be available, Read More …
$0.99 Digital Books Deals
For a limited time, three of my novels (digital format) are available for $0.99. “Killing Vampires Since 1888.” Born in Bucharest in 1880, during the rise of the vampire Read More …
Author Interview with M.T. Ceres (Epic Fantasy)
I would like to welcome to M.T. Ceres, the author and creator of the Gaiadon Universe. Thank you for taking the time for an author interview and welcome to my Read More …
Crukas: Thief of Shadows (Book 5 Aetheaon Chronicles) September 2nd, 2025 Release Date
The ebook for Crukas: Thief of Shadows releases tomorrow: September 2nd, 2025. This is the fifth epic installment in the Aetheaon Chronicles. The ebook is $3.99 and is in #KindleUnlimited. Read More …