Did you know the "Mosby Hoard" is a real unsolved mystery? 💰🌲
​In 1863, $350,000 in gold and family jewels vanished in the Virginia woods. It’s never been found... until now (fictioanlly, at least!).
​Join the hunt in An American Treasure, landing 1st May.
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If you found a 19th-century riddle leading to a lost treasure in your own back garden, would you tell the authorities or grab a shovel and start digging? 🕵️‍♂️🏺
​Be honest! 👇

A new review, first for a while.

Thank you so much Amber. Love the comment I was completley enveloped in the story from cover to cover"

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Been a bit quiet—writing books is easier than social media! 😅
​Catch up on An Irish Mystery now before Cedric faces his biggest test yet.
​An American Treasure is just around the corner... are you ready? 🌲🕵️‍♂️
​#AnIrishMystery #AnAmericanTreasure #WritingCommunity

​📱 Why Do I Find Social Media So Hard? D.C. Salmon shares his struggles with the modern world of social media, from Sega Mega Drive memories to the mystery of the Facebook algorithm.

​📱 Why Do I Find Social Media So Hard?

www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/04/why-...

Social media is something I find really difficult, and deep down, I know why. It’s not that I don’t like having a chat—my wife would be the first to tell you I’m the talker and she’s the listener! It’s just that, until recently, I simply didn’t "do" social media.

Read More: ​👇

I’ve laid it all out in today’s post—the tests, the ethics, and the reality.
​Read "The AI Elephant in the Room" over on Swimming Upstream. 🌊
​ www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/04/ai-e...
​What’s your take? Let’s talk below. 👇 (4/4)

We’re at a crossroads. As an indie author, I believe in protecting the heart of storytelling while navigating new tech.
​This isn't just about software; it’s about the integrity of the books you spend your time reading. (3/4)
#AuthorLife #IndieAuthor

For me, AI is a tool, not a replacement. 🖋️✨
​Cedric Newman’s adventures come from my own head, but I’ve spent this week puting my writing—and AI stories—through the same detectors used on major titles.

I’ve been nervous about today’s blog post. 🐘🤖
​In the writing world, AI is the "Elephant in the Room." After the recent news about books being pulled for AI use, I decided it was time to be honest about where I stand.
​A thread on why we need to talk... 🧵👇
#WritingCommunity #AI

An American Treasure | Official Teaser Trailer | A Newman Adventure Book 2 YouTube video by DC Salmon

​America’s hidden history is today’s deadliest race. 🌲🔥
​Watch the official teaser trailer for An American Treasure (Book 2) now on YouTube!​
​#AnAmericanTreasure #BookTrailer #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor

youtu.be/CYk4rFSG2kg

I've checked twice and I'm fairly certain I'm still 100% human, though my wife might disagree before I've had my morning coffee! ☕️ See you on the blog tomorrow.

Tomorrow’s blog is my most controversial yet. 🐘🤖

​We’re talking AI. It’s a massive topic, and I’m stepping into the ring to discuss it as a tool—not a replacement for the heart of a story. 🖋️

​Bracing myself for the comments! 👇

​#WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #AI #IndieAuthor

Smashing targets! 📈🔥
​We’ve officially beaten last month’s blog views in a day less AND hit my 100-views-a-day goal for March.
​For a "minimal views" guy on social, the blog is where it’s at. Huge thanks to everyone reading along at Swimming Upstream! 🕵️‍♂️📖
​#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #AuthorLife

I like to write Adventure Mystery/Thrillers with an historical background think Clive Cussler.

Hi Susan, I must apologise. I must have missed your message. So, the image represents the hunt for the treasure itself. The legend is, that the treasure was buried between two massive pine trees one marked with an X.

3 days off and you return to 78 emails, leaking pupil toilets, No biomass fuel and deadlines that are impossible to meet.
Welcome back!

​📣 Shouting into the Void: The Reality of Indie Marketing Marketing struggles, Cussler-style action, and the secrets behind "An American Treasure." D.C. Salmon’s latest update.

Latest Blog post is live: ​📣 Shouting into the Void: The Reality of Indie Marketing
www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/03/shou...
#bookblog #authorblog

Love the look of my new series? 🔥🌲
​Huge thanks to Bespoke Book Covers for nailing the vibe for both An Irish Mystery and An American Treasure.
​If you need a cover that pops, check them out: bespokebookcovers.co.uk. You won't be disappointed! 🙌
​#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #BookDesign

America’s hidden history is today’s deadliest race. 🌲🔥
​Dive into a century-old mystery and high-octane action across the Virginia wilderness.
​An American Treasure is coming soon! What do you think of the Kindle look? 👇
​#AnAmericanTreasure #CoverReveal #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor

​🎨 The Treasure Hunt and the Redundancy Reality D.C. Salmon's blog: Explore the craft of mystery and adventure writing, gain insights into the author's creative journey, and discover the stories be

Here's the link: www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/03/trea...

Read "The Treasure Hunt and the Redundancy Reality" now on Swimming Upstream. 🌊🌲
​A bit of a "real world" update alongside the Book 2 excitement.
​URL will be in the comments soon! 👇
​#AuthorLife #AnAmericanTreasure #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity

Like my new book covers? 🔥🌲
​If you're looking for something similar, I highly recommend checking out Bespoke Book Covers. 🖋️✨
​You won't be disappointed!
​🔗 bespokebookcovers.co.uk
​#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #BookDesign #AnAmericanTreasure

​I love Canva! Just look at An American Treasure now. 😍📚
​Seeing it as a physical book makes the Virginia wilderness feel that much closer. 🌲🔥
​Thoughts on the 3D look? 👇
​#AnAmericanTreasure #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #BookLaunch

Maybe 7 likes was a bit optimistic! 😂
​Regardless, here is the full wrap for An American Treasure.
​High-octane action in the Virginia woods. Have a read of the blurb and let me know what you think! 🌲🔥
​#AnAmericanTreasure #CoverReveal #WritingCommunity 📚⚡️ 💙📚

THE REVEAL! 🔥🌲
​Here is the official cover for An American Treasure.
​From the Virginia woods to the hunt for the "Mosby Hoard," Book 2 is a different beast. Full wrap included so you can read the blurb.
​Thoughts? 👇
​#AnAmericanTreasure #CoverReveal #WritingCommunity ⚡️📚

Today is the day. I’m finally revealing the cover for An American Treasure! 🔥🌲
​Fair warning: I’ll be spamming this cover all day (and probably all week)
​There are probably only 7 of you reading this, but cheers to all 7 of you—it’s 7 more than none! 😉
​#AnAmericanTreasure #CoverReveal #IndieAuthor

Something "Red Hot" is heading to inboxes this afternoon... 🔥📩

​My newsletter subscribers are getting a world-first look at the cover for An American Treasure. 🌲🕵️‍♂️

​Check your mail later today!

​#AnAmericanTreasure #CoverReveal #IndieAuthor

​📌 The Pinterest Reset and the Red-Hot Reveal D.C. Salmon shares a first look at the red-hot cover for Book 2, celebrates a 9-1 roller hockey win in Grimsby, and overhauls his Pinterest strategy.

​​Missed this morning’s blog post? You can catch up here:
​A bit of a deep dive into the "Pinterest Reset" and why the draft for Book 2 is currently sitting in my inbox waiting for the green light. 🔥🌲
www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/03/pint...
​#IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity

​📌 The Pinterest Reset and the Red-Hot Reveal D.C. Salmon shares a first look at the red-hot cover for Book 2, celebrates a 9-1 roller hockey win in Grimsby, and overhauls his Pinterest strategy.

Things are heating up for the Book 2 launch. 🔥🌲
​I’ve spent the morning doing a massive Pinterest reset and getting things ready for a very "Red Hot" reveal.
​Thoughts on the new blog today:
www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/03/pint...
​#AnAmericanTreasure #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity