I received my first review through my ARC program, NET Galley. Here it is...

I received an ARC of Falling in Love with Crazy's re-release (an expanded version) and leave this review voluntarily.

While I was not a fan of how Falling in Love with Crazy began, I ended up really enjoying it. The mental health component had me questioning the sanity of the main character, which was fantastic. I was not a fan of how the end of the epilogue ended without a complete resolution. Despite that, I definitely recommend picking this book up. The writing is informal and dialogue heavy, which made it an enjoyable quick read.

I'm wondering what they didn't like at the beginning, but I can't seem to connect with them. If you've read my book and have issues with the beginning, I'd love to know what it is. 

Still, I'm so happy with this 4-star review and grateful to the person who left it. Thanks

 I finished editing Hell, Next Exit yesterday, and sent it off to my sister for a beta read. She'll give me her usual brutal thoughts on what I've written, and I value her opinion greatly. I'll cry about it for a few minutes, then get going on any revisions she suggests. 

I started writing that story in 2012, I think. It's been a long time coming, but I've never been in a hurry to publish. I wonder why I'm so geared up for it now. Maybe, having Falling in Love with Crazy out on Amazon has sparked my publishing fire. We'll see. 

Right now, I'm working on Hell, Burning. It's the second book in the Hell Series, and it introduces new characters like Abel: Curt's love interest, and Major Ryan from the compound. The story of the virus is expanded, and things get a little dicey for everyone in Hell. 

We also lose some beloved characters in this second book. I won't say who, but it's going to be heartbreaking. My apologies to anyone who fell in love with these characters who are going to die, but that's how the story is going. The characters tell the story, I just write it down. 

Falling in Love with Crazy has been revised, has a new cover, and now has the epilogue everyone was asking for. It's available on Amazon in eBook, paperback, and hardcover. It's been a long time coming for this revision. 

My publisher, Loose-id went out of business in 2015. I was dealing with writer's block at the time, so I took some time to enjoy my day job. Yes, I loved my job. I retired in 2020, several years early. Yay, me! We started a small family business in 2022, and I was finally able to get back into the 'writing' swing of things in 2025. 

I'd like to say I'm writing like a maniac, as I did in the past, but real life is intrusive. I'm busier now than I ever was when I worked full-time. In between running the business, wrangling a small pack of dogs, playing with my snake, and vegging on my recliner, I write. 

I'm currently working on revisions to With This Ring, I Thee...Oh, Shit! but Rabbit Tails keeps interrupting, so it's a little slow going. Rabbit Tails is my first attempt at a short story, but it's getting longer and longer by the minute. It's so hard to get the whole story down in under 7,500 words. My hats off to those who can do it. 

I hope everyone is doing well, and I'll try to post more often. 

Love, peace, and chicken grease,

Dane Waters~

Rabbit Tails - Blurb

 

While dreading the responsibility of being the next alpha and ruler of the three territories, Kaine meets Robbie. Getting closer to this adorable rabbit brings to light the fox's ongoing harassment of Rabbit Town. As the mystery behind the disappearance of Robbie's parents unfolds, Kaine finds himself fighting for the truth as well as the strength to make the world accept the never before seen love between a wolf and a rabbit?

Robbie's quiet life of raising his siblings and tending his garden is shattered when he's cornered by a wolf. After realizing Kaine isn't going to eat him, Robbie enjoys spending time with his first ever wolf friend. Determined to become more than a stupid rabbit while protecting his tail to avoid Horny Rabbit Syndrome, Robbie lets Kaine into his heart. Feeling he's not good enough for Kaine, Robbie refuses to let anyone make him give up Kaine, knowing he'll be abandoned by the wolf he loves some day.

As Robbie tries to overcome his fears and insecurities, Kaine faces the shameful reality of the black wolves' failure as protectors of the three territories. Solidifying their relationship becomes the least of their concerns when the fox's attempt to hide their crimes puts Robbie's life in danger.