Counting Words

I've been working on a new novel a little bit at a time and have over 15,000 words. I've never been one to keep up with word counts but I wonder why do we as writers have to have a certain amount of words? I'm hoping to get over 50,000 words on this novel but I doubt that will happen. I can sometimes get my ideas and thoughts across in half that amount. I doubt I'm the only one. I fear that people who write articles and novels and get paid by the word will put in information that is unnecessary just so they can get a few extra dollars. While I understand that it also feels wrong. Some may even make up the information and tell lies just so they have at least them minimum amount that their employer wants. So I won't worry about my own word count and just hope that you all enjoy the stories that I write.

With Great Power on sale on kindle

For a limited time With Great Power is available for 99 cents on Kindle. So get it today and leave an honest review. http://www.amazon.com/Great-Power-Rick-L-Phillips-ebook/dp/B00B2C69KU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390695391&sr=1-1&keywords=with+great+power

Let's get behind the book and make this happen

Get Project: Hero at http://www.amazon.com/Project-Hero-Rick-L-Phillips/dp/1483998347/ref=sr_1_3_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390589403&sr=1-3&keywords=project+hero

My Books on New York Billboards

Someday I hope something like this happens in New York.

The Return of Gravy Girl is Great

Five stars all around. Mr. Ciccolini has a home run with this series and the Return of Gravy Girl is great!. It has a message about stopping bullying and even tells how bullying can keep some kids from doing well in school. Told with fun and humor, The Return of Gravy Girl is recommended for any adult or child to read and enjoy. Get it at Amazon at

Selfie Promotion

If you have any of my books, Dinky the Elf, Last Train to Murder, Project: Hero or With Great Power, take a picture of yourself holding it and I will post it on my Facebook, blog and Twitter sites.

Wow these guys really love Project: Hero

Buy the book Project: Hero at http://www.amazon.com/Project-Hero-Rick-L-Phillips/dp/1483998347/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390184640&sr=1-3&keywords=project+hero

These should be the Villains in the next Superman film when he meets Batman

In his next movie Superman should go to Gotham City to help Batman when Luthor teams up with these villains.

Happy Birthday to Oliver Hardy

To celebrate the birth of Oliver Hardy here is a song by the Monkees about him and Stan Laurel.

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

If you would like to help special Olympics please sponsor my brother-in-law for the polar plunge at the following link. http://soky.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1090641&supId=398271161

Hawkman commercial for Baby Ruth

These days TV and movies take superheroes seriously. But in 1997 that wasn't the case. Here they use Hawkman to comedic effect to sell candy bars. If you like superheroes get the novel Project: Hero at https://www.createspace.com/4227438