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Free Book Zero download ends.
THE REASON: BOOK ZERO – Free download for everyone is over. 129 copies downloaded across five countries 1,191 pages read between book zero and book one! Currently knee deep in life and book 3. My goal truly is to get my books into the readers hands for them, you to enjoy. To make you think,…
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Fourteen Days Before Everything Falls Apart.
The Reason: Book Zero is here. Navigate your way through all-too-familiar events that brought an already crumbling nation to its knees. Take a personal peek into Bret Gordon’s psyche as he navigates the beginning of a new and frightening era for America. Come experience what awaits the unprepared.
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Hardcovers, Oh my!
Receive Tribe and Family and Tribulations today in hardcover and they are nice. Especially the spine numbering. That’ll look sweet on the shelf. Received Book zero from my editor today and plan on starting work on it tonight. Not a lot to do to it but it’s the process. Hoping to get Book Zero up…
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Logo Reveal
These are up in the video section and will from hence forth be included in any vids or reels we make. It won’t detract from the vids. One for normal and one for night vision reels or topics. I actually have a handful that I may switch so they don’t get stagnant. Take a second…
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Update
Hi folks. I just wanted to let y’all know I added several videos to the video gallery for your viewing pleasure.I hope you enjoy them. Some haven’t even made it to social media yet. Started a YouTube channel that I’ll be putting content on. I also started a GoodReads page. Lastly. The Reason: Book Zero…
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Website issues
Well, I just spent too many hours fixing the main blog post page and the single posts pages. so here’s to word press’s insanity! Access to my rants should be up and available. Thank you and good day 😉
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The Reason: Book Zero
This story chronicles the 14 day period from the moment Bret, our protagonist drops his wife Jen off at the airport up to the invasion of America. This is in development and will initially be available only to subscribers when finished.
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Updates
Updated Site Design and Added more reels/videos to the video section. Also currently working on The Reason Zero. This ‘Prequel’ will fill in the 14 day gap from when Bret drops Jen off at the Airport in Tennessee till he receives her SOS text, when the SHTF. This will initially be given only to subscribers…
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New Author’s Corner Up!
This one is short and sweet…like people we know. 😉 Today’s question—what real-world research goes into the tactical side of the series? Here
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Short update.
Another quick update. Reading through book three to get it ready for my editor is taking me longer than expected. So I’m thinking two weeks maybe three to get it to her. I’m hoping for earlier but Bret and Jen are a bit frustrated about the delay too. Author’s corner coming soon, depending on time…
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Book three and other updates.
Hi all, Been busy working on reels for exposure and getting people to come to the website and explore. I’m building this universe for people to explore and to want to visit. I want people to be interested in what happens to the characters and the nation. And I want people to think. I want…
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Book Two Lives – Amazon
Hi all. So, I pulled a marathon to finish formatting, proofreading book two and wrestled with it to get it up on Amazon/Kindle. Feels good. A relief. Now onto getting book three – Revelations ready for my editor. 🙂 I love my first book – Tribe and Family but I believe Tribulations is better because…
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Bret’s Weapon System -Book One.
(Information taken for LWRCI website description) None of the weapon systems or gear are for sale – only for information purposes only. Bret added canted BUIS paired with a 3-9x variable scope. Normally a thirty round magazine is in place of the ten round one. Dummy cord front and back sling mounts for quiet sling…
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Book Two: Tribulations
…IS COMING SOON!!! Paperback and E-book covers ready. I need to do a quick proofread. Perform the needed adjustments then convert to E-book. I’m thinking next week, maybe, maybe tomorrow. Then Book Three – Revelations. Hoping to place that one in my editor’s hands within 1-2 weeks. Later wouldn’t be a problem. I just want…
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Kind of Surreal Moment
Kind of a Surreal Moment So here I sit wondering which direction to go next. Ever been there? I’ve published the first book in a dystopian fall of America series, and the plan is for ten to twelve books in total. Book Two, Tribulations, is currently back in the hands of my wonderful editor for…
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Book one pre-orders
I am pleased to announce that The Reason: Book One – Tribe and Family is now up on Amazon for pre-order. Then it’ll be live this Friday, February 13th. Paperbacks needs approved before being listed. I expect within the week those will be ready to go for $18.99 each. Here. for the book page. It’s…
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“Going in Hot!” Night Raid.
By the time the ground reacts,the decision’s already been made. The Reason — Book One
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Patrol in the mist
From Chapter one book one of the Reason: Tribe and Family. In the early hours of a foreign invasion, a scout guides soldiers through unfamiliar ground. The mist hides more than movement. Sound comes later—if it comes at all. From The Reason — a work of fiction exploring collapse, loyalty, and survival. #collapse#loyalty#survival#thereasonseries#MilitaryFiction#DystopianNovel
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It’s getting closer and closer.
In about two years i wrote five books of the ten or twelve planned book series simply titled The Reason. About an above average joe and his scattered family and circle of friends are caught up in a civil war with an invasion on it’s heels. Most of this last year I’ve been consumed with…
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Jen Gordon
Mama bears nurture. But they are also fierce protectors. #TribeAndFamily #TheReasonSeries
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Bret Gordon – Reluctant Hero
Bret Gordon Husband. Father of three. When the world breaks, ordinary men are forced to decide who they are. #thereasonseries, #TribeAndFamily, #standtrue, #DystopianNovel #PreparedNotPanicked, #todaysminuteman,
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John Luke Gordon – he’s complicated…
John Luke Gordon Youngest child of Bret & Jen Gordon — U.S. Army Cyber-Warfare Division. A fractured family history. He’s back—but for family, or duty? Find out in The Reason novel series. #thereasonseries, #TribeAndFamily, #standtrue
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The Eldest Son – Ryan Christopher Gordon
Ryan Christopher Gordon Oldest son – middle child – U.S. Army Reserves. Caught up in skirmishes at Fort Bliss, TX during book one. What is his fate? Find out in the Reason novel series. #thereasonseries, #TribeAndFamily, #standtrue#, DystopianNovel
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Our Flag, The Republic
Our flag represents a republic — of, by, and for the people — endowed by our Creator with inalienable rights.It exists not for power, but for the betterment of our people and, through that, all of mankind. It stands as a light in the darkness — not because we believe we are better than others,…
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All American Amy – “Permission” Broadcast.
““People wait for permission to act.” Good day, my fellow Free Americans. I’m jumping right into this one, because quite frankly, this topic rubs me the wrong way. People wait for permission to act.Too often, by the time they’re ready, it’s already too late.A missed opportunity. Sitting on the sidelines used to be a luxury.…
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Bret’s initial rig.
Bret Gordon’s initial loadout—light, functional, and built for rural movement in the early days of collapse.
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How’s the Water?
Good evening, All American Amy here, broadcasting live. If the water around you feels warmer than it used to…you’re already sensing what I’m about to say. “Most people don’t notice the moment things change.They notice the moment they’re affected.” America didn’t fall all at once. It simmered. For decades, we were the frog in the…
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Why does this feel familiar?
Why can you feel it in your bones—this story, this moment, this situation unfolding around us? Because you’re an American.It’s in your blood.And it’s not the first time we’ve lived through something like this. These moments are part of our timeline.Our history. They are unwanted—often painful—but necessary moments, fashioned for our learning by the Creator…
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Radio Free America (FA)
Howdy y’all this is All-American Amy speaking. Today the topic is: Patriotism isn’t loud. It’s loyal. (Hear me out on this one ladies & gents You either have it or you don’t.There is no fence. No middle ground. Patriotism is allegiance to the country and its people —to serving and protecting your fellow citizens. It…
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Book Two – Riverbank Sequence
This is the full Riverbank Sequence Reel, based on an early chapter of Book 2 of The Reason series. This story — to put it simply — is a love story set inside a crumbling world. Love for a man’s wife. His children. His country (not its government). His brothers and sisters. His friends, his…
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“If you were a character in The Reason, what item never leaves your pack?”
your answers are not limited to the items in the pic above. This is for illustrative purposes only. What is so precious to you. Is it survival, emotional?
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The First Sign…
In my (Bret Gordon’s) world of ‘The Reason’, What’s the first sign you’d notice that something was wrong? Out of place? Something that would bug you. Are you the intuitive enough to feel it first? or Would you have to look? Bret here. I’ll go first. – lack of animal or insect noise or presence.…
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A Man of Peace…Prepares for War
You may not like it but war and peace moves in cycles. Prepare yourself because it’s like a thief in the night and it will try and snuff your light out. “I’m not a Prepper per say. I like to say I’m prepared and aware.”~Bret Gordon What one item would you have plenty of in…
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All American Amy – Free America Radio Broadcast
Thanksgiving Broadcast – “Out Here, We Still Give Thanks” “Good morning, Free America.This is All-American Amy with Free American Radio — the voice that refuses to go quiet, no matter how hard the world tries to drown us out. Today is Thanksgiving. Yeah… I know.Doesn’t feel like it. Some of you are listening from wet…
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Thanksgiving post collapse
I used to try and be funny and call it Turkey day. But no longer. We Americans as a whole have been spoiled for so long, riding the coat tails of the sacrifices our Fore Fathers made. They knew the darkness awaiting in the wings and that it would once again rear its ugly head…
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Updated Free Sample of Book 3
You can read it here or go to the book store and click on book 3 then sample Chapter 2 Unexpected Guests Dad told us if there was ever a national emergency specifically a freaking invasion to head to Greg’s, his friend’s place in Kentucky. On one of mom and dad’s visits here, he sat…
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Updated Book Two – Ch 2 sample
You can click on the link here. Go to the store using the nav menu above or just read it here. 😉 Book Two Chapter TwoBack to Work Lying on my belly, I watch the leaves drift down on another autumn day in Northwest Kentucky. Its so quiet that my ears can detect their soft touch…
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What Will You Do?
What will you do when America’s enemies come knocking? The Reason book series – when the American lifestyle ends and all that’s left is Tribe and Family.
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Before Part 2
Then California announced their separation from the union. I took the time and made calls to Lexi, spoke at length with her and Jennie, our granddaughter. I reminded my daughter of our talk months ago concerning our possible but now present circumstances. Jen let me know she was still safe, and Governor Olsen promised safe…
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Seconds count.
Choose to wake up not fall into a slumber. Wake up and fight. Believe in yourself, believe in something larger than you.
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Day 7 – being comfortable lulled into a sense of safety.
Image for book marketing, fictional purposes only. I do not condone violence against ICE. Marketing purposes only.
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Before
Fractures hurt. After reluctantly dropping Jen off to catch her flight to San Jose, California the situation there in the southern portion of the state kept getting worse. My stomach soured and my inner negative talk fed my fears of the possible near future. It started as a protest against the feds and police departments…
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QR Code Business Cards
Hello all! I have been busy. Working on books 1-3. Book one was in the editors hands and I received it back with comments. I gave her book two and she is working on that while I work on polishing book one further with her suggestions and adding anything else that’s needed or trimming. Three…
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Editor time!
Been working hard getting the first book ready for the editor. It goes to her today! I’m a little burnt on by ends. lol I haven’t done much more than that. Now I need to work on book two because it’s a little short in the word department, about 13k words. I believe. I wanted…
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Eyes Open Patriot!
Militia Flyer found on the battlefield and the streets of the dystopian America of The Reason Book series. Eyes Open!!!
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Take Back What’s Ours!
Another Militia flyer you’ll find any where there are people, encouraging resistance against those who want to enslave the American citizens. Resist! appears in the book the Reason – fictional story.
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A hero with anxiety?
Does having anxiety or panic attacks disqualify you from being numbered amongst the mighty heroes of the past, film, literature or your next door neighbor that happens to be a secluded person dealing with it (You find out he’s a gulf war vet)? A hero is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements,…
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Red China New Order
Another war propaganda flyer found in mass quantities throughout America in the Reason.
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Book one, Prologue AND Chapter one Sample
New and improved – the pic above is the field in the story. Route 40 is above and rt 70 below. Boxed in. Bret and the boys are at the top of blue bordered field. Prologue Nashville, TN to San Jose, CA 05/24/24 The raindrops pelt the car’s roof. The sound reminds me of videos…
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Surviving
This isn’t a Rambo blood and guts routine!(The main character/protagonist, Bret Gordon, speaking to a reporter outside enemy-held Illinois.)“As a teenager, I loved Red Dawn, Arnold movies, and John J. Rambo.” “He was larger than life. Vietnam veteran, Ex-Special Forces (Green Beret), winner of the MOH.” “And those knives.” “The whole package they put together,…
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The lead up
Communist China takes its time and much pleasure in courting many of America’s loudest critics and opponents to join Team China. Their efforts are widely successful, becoming allies with the likes of Iran, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Venezuela, to name a few. They’re also mending relations with other communist regimes like Cuba and the…
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Info Dumps
I am currently re-writing my first book! I felt that I was finished with it. Ready for an editor but one person’s review did it for me. I know he didn’t even read much. He probably didn’t even make it through the first page from how it sounded. All because of an info dump. Yup!…
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Accustomed to
After the world as you know it has turned to shit you start noticing things that you and you’re body is becoming accustomed to. America hasn’t quite completely collapsed. Free America is still running albeit a slimmed down version of the U.S., approximately 24-25 states. The State governments and Governors have miraculously pledged their support…
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Resist
In the Reason its humanity based. meaning an outside force, the Communist Chinese for example, wants to snuff out or change our fundamental ability to live or how we live as an American. The secessionist socialist conglomerates are the inside force actively trying to do the same as the outside force because they don’t think…
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Community
Will it be there when you need it? What is community? By definition 1. It’s a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Example, “the scientific community” 2. A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. “The sense of…
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Google Maps!
When I first started writing I didn’t think too hard about the path that the protagonist would take. What route. Heck I’m a pantser not a planner. I write down ideas and start out with a rough outline of ideas for maybe the first so many chapters. Then I let the story take over. I…
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Keep moving forward
We creep forward, the tension in the air palpable. Rounds snap overhead, some uncomfortably close. The sound of bullets tearing through the air is unsettling, but you don’t stop. You keep moving forward, keep returning fire, or you risk becoming one of the fallen. I can feel the temptation to drop and curl up, to…
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Bret Gordon – Civilian Soldier – Minuteman.
Bret needs to be human, a civilian. Not a super duper paratrooper. Because the back drop of the story and the series is an invasion along side a second American Civil War for us Bret being a civilian brings so much more weight to his character than say and ex-Green Beret. A veteran Green Beret…
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Working with a collaborator.
This could be a professional editor, beta reader that’s a friend or family member. It could be a paid beta reader or your significant other reading through your work and giving you their two cents. This could be you reading to someone. Whatever it is that you do and you get feedback from someone about…
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Deciding to write a book.
I’ve never thought I would be in this position in a million years. In under two years, I have written almost five books. The fifth is nearly finished, and I started the sixth book this morning. Oddly enough, I haven’t even had my first manuscript edited professionally yet. I’ve edited it (multiple times), as did…
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Developing a story
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
