
š„³Happy Publication Day!!!!š„³
I’ve know James J. Cudney since the beginning of my blogging days and I am so honored to be part of this blog tour! I am so impressed with his ability to pump out amazing books, and I am loving this series so far! Don’t miss out! ā¤
Special thanks to my love, Shalini for inviting me on this tour! ā¤

Series Name: Perceptions of Glass
Book #1 Name: Watching Glass Shatter
Book #2 Name: Hiding Cracked Glass
Publication for Book #2:
Next Chapter, October 8th, 2020
An ominous blackmail letter appears at an inopportune moment. The recipientās name is accidentally blurred out upon arrival. Which member of the Glass family is the ruthless missive meant for?
In the powerful sequel to Watching Glass Shatter, Olivia is the first to read the nasty threat and assumes itās meant for her. When the mysterious letter falls into the wrong hands and is read aloud, it throws the entire Glass family into an inescapable trajectory of self-question. Across the span of eight hours, Olivia and her sons contemplate whether to confess their hidden secrets or find a way to bury them forever. Some failed to learn an important lesson last time. Will they determine how to save themselves before itās too late?
Each chapterās focus alternates between the various family members and introduces several new and familiar faces with a vested interest in the outcome. As each hour ticks by, the remaining siblings and their mother gradually reveal what’s happened to them in the preceding months, and when the blackmailer makes an appearance at Oliviaās birthday party, the truth brilliantly comes to light.
Although everyone seemed to embrace the healing process at the end of Watching Glass Shatter, there were hidden cracks in the Glass family that couldnāt be mended. Their lives are about to shatter into pieces once again, but this time, the stakes are even higher. Someone wants to teach them a permanent lesson and refuses to stop until success is achieved.
Review:
James J. Cudney is a brilliant author who has yet to pen a novel I could justify giving less than five stars to. Watching Glass Shatter was such an amazing read, that I wasn’t sure it could get better. Well, guess what? In comes Hiding Cracked Glass. I’m really getting tired of this five star rating system, because this book deserves ALL the stars!
I love the mixture of contemporary family drama and mystery. I recommend reading these books in order to get everything you can out of the books. I am obsessed with how clever the mystery in this novel is.
Told in multiple POVs, the normal concern is that stories like this are hard to follow. Not the case with Hiding Cracked Glass. The characters are so well-developed, that at this point, I’m convinced they are real and James J. Cudney is actually writing a true story.
Page-turner, emotionally charged, mystery with family drama all packaged into a perfect novel. I loved it so much. Highly, highly recommended!!!!!!
Rating:
5/5ā
*I received a free copy of this book from Digital Reads Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*

Background
James is my given name, but most folks call me Jay. I live in New York City, grew up on Long Island, and graduated from Moravian College, an historic but small liberal arts school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with a degree in English literature and minors in Education, Business and Spanish. After college, I accepted a technical writing position for a telecommunications company during Y2K and spent the last ~20 years building a career in technology & business operations in the retail, sports, media and entertainment industries. Throughout those years, I wrote some short stories, poems and various beginnings to the āGreat American Novel,ā but I was so focused on my career in technology and business that writing became a hobby. In 2016, I refocused some of my energies toward reinvigorating a second career in reading, writing and publishing.
Author
Writing has been a part of my life as much as my heart, my mind and my body. At some points, it was just a few poems or short stories; at others, it was full length novels and stories. My current focus is family drama fiction, cozy mystery novels and suspense thrillers. I think of characters and plots that I feel must be unwound. I think of situations people find themselves in and feel compelled to tell the story. Itās usually a convoluted plot with many surprise twists and turns. I feel it necessary to take that ride all over the course. My character is easily pictured in my head. I know what he is going to encounter or what she will feel. But I need to use the right words to make it clear.
Reader & Reviewer
Reading has also never left my side. Whether it was childrenās books, young adult novels, college textbooks, biographies or my ultimate love, fiction, itās ever present in my day. I read 2 books per week and Iām on a quest to update every book Iāve ever read on Goodreads, write up a review and post it on all my sites and platforms.
Blogger & Thinker
I have combined my passions into a single platform where I share reviews, write a blog and publish tons of content: TRUTH. I started my 365 Daily Challenge, where I post about a word that has some meaning to me and converse with everyone about life. There is humor, tears, love, friendship, advice and bloopers. Lots of bloopers where I poke fun at myself all the time. Even my dogs have had weekly segments called āRyderās Rantsā or āBaxterās Barksā where they complain about me. All these things make up who I am; none of them are very fancy or magnanimous, but they are real. And thatās why they are me.
Genealogist & Researcher
I love history and research, finding myself often reaching back into the past to understand why someone made the choice he or she did and what were the subsequent consequences. I enjoy studying the activities and culture from hundreds of years ago to trace the roots and find the puzzle of my own history. I wish I could watch my ancestors from a secret place to learn how they interacted with others; and maybe Iāll comprehend why I do things the way I do.
Websites & Blog
Website: https://jamesjcudney.com/
Blog: https://thisismytruthnow.com
Amazon: http://bit.ly/JJCIVBooks
Next Chapter Pub: https://www.nextchapter.pub/authors/james-j-cudney
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/james-j-cudney
Social Media
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamescudney4
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesJCudneyIVAuthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraxtonCampusMysteries/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsMyTruthNow/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jamescudney4/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescudney4/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jamescudney4
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescudney4
Genres, Formats & Languages
I write in the family drama and mystery genres. My first two books are Watching Glass Shatter (2017) and Father Figure (2018). Both are contemporary fiction and focus on the dynamics between parents and children and between siblings. Iām currently writing the sequel to Watching Glass Shatter. I also have a light mystery series called the Braxton Campus Mysteries with six books available.
All my books come in multiple formats (Kindle, physical print, large print paperback, and audiobook) and some are also translated into foreign languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and German.
Goodreads Book Links
Watching Glass Shatter (October 2017)
Father Figure (April 2018)
Braxton Campus Mysteries
Ā· Academic Curveball – #1 (October 2018)
Ā· Broken Heart Attack – #2 (November 2018)
Ā· Flower Power Trip – #3 (March 2019)
Ā· Mistaken Identity Crisis – #4 (June 2019)
Ā· Haunted House Ghost – #5 (October 2019)
Ā· Frozen Stiff Drink – #6 (March 2020)
š GIVEAWAY! š
Hiding Cracked Glass Ebook (2 winners)

Let me know what you think in the comments. Iād love to interact with you. If this sounds like something you would read, let me know!

Omg omg another brilliant review written by you. Short and crisp it was succinct. Wow. Loved it.
Thank you for my special shout out.ā¤ļøš
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ā¤ā¤ you’re welcome! Thanks for having me on the tour! šš
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Jessica,
We have been together since the beginning almost 4 years ago with our blogs, huh? So thankful we met, and so grateful for this very kind and thoughtful review. I am honored at how kind you’ve been, and I can’t wait to see what you do in the coming years with your wonderful writing life too! š
xoxo
j
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Crazy how time flies! I’m very thankful we met, and glad I could watch your writing progress. Thanks for the continued encouragement. Happy Publication Day! ā¤
Jessica
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