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May 27, 2014 By Timothy Ashby Leave a Comment

Kindle Countdown-My Plan

Kindle Countdown-My Plan

I’m experimenting with Kindle’s new “countdown” discount for my book Time Fall. For my fellow authors out there, I thought I might share my thinking—perhaps you’ll find it helpful as you make your own plans. Dates & Discounts    Midnight, May 31, price goes from $4.99 to $0.99.    5:00 PM, June 2, price goes up to […]

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February 3, 2014 By Timothy Ashby 2 Comments

Thank You For Your Support

I hope you are having a wonderful 2014 so far. This has already been a busy year for me as I finish up the sequel to Devil’s Den and continue to promote Time Fall. I’d like to extend a sincere ‘thank you’ to everyone who participated in the Time Fall discount campaign of December and early January– especially those who took […]

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October 14, 2013 By Timothy Ashby 2 Comments

TIME FALL is Thriller of the Month

Delighted to learn that my novel Time Fall was chosen as a “Thriller of the Month” by the kind folks at e-thriller.com!  And what better month than October for this “thrilling” news? E-Thriller.com is a popular, specialized book review website offering unbiased reviews. I’m very grateful.  Here’s an excerpt of the review (by RR Gordon): “…I like war […]

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July 29, 2013 By Timothy Ashby Leave a Comment

Why I Write Historical Fiction

 Readers frequently ask me why I write historical fiction rather than works set in the present (both my books — DEVIL’S DEN and TIME FALL — center on historical events.)  I suppose much of the reason is simply my personal passion; I’ve been intrigued by the past for much of my life, and I’m constantly astounded by how much […]

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About Me

About Me

An international lawyer, businessman and writer, Tim Ashby worked in Washington DC as a counter-terrorism consultant to the U.S. State Department, and then as a senior official at the U.S. Commerce Department. He holds a PhD degree from the University of Southern California, a JD from Seattle University Law School, and an MBA from the University of Edinburgh Scotland. Tim Ashby currently lives in the south of France. Read More

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"A riveting work of political intrigue [that] ... weaves real-world history into a deft, dynamic historical thriller."

Devil’s Den

"1920's era mystery neatly told... meticulous historical detail... enjoyable twists."

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"History buffs will delight in the WW II backdrop... a triumph across the board!"

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