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And the winner is....

The winner of the paperback copy of "The Rift" by Robert J. Duperre is:

L.C. Evans!

Congratulations L.C.  You will be hearing from Rob shortly on how to claim your prize.  Thanks to everyone who entered the contest.

Look for some more great book giveaways in December.  Coming up is books by Victorine Lieske, Dawn McCullough-White and Amanda Hocking.

Review of Devil's Lair by David Wisehart

5 of 5 stars
Available at Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Devils-Lair-ebo...
I purchased this book on Amazon for my Kindle.
The Devil's Lair is am ambitious book that does not disappoint.  It is loosely based on Dante's Inferno and has a cast of fantastic characters full of flaws and redeeming qualities alike.  The cast includes William, the holy friar, Gionvanni,

Last Day to Enter book giveaway for "The Rift"

Don't miss out on a chance to win a paperback copy of a great new book, "The Rift" by Robert Duperre.  Everyone can enter so here's the link.  The contest is open until midnight tonight.  Winners will be notified by email so be sure to leave yours in the original post, not here.

Here's the link to leave your email address:
http://twoendsofthepen.blogspot.com/2...

The Great Indie Book Contest - Win A Kindle 3

A group of author friends are hosting a new contest and I'm happy to help spread the word.  The contest runs until November 30.


What is The Great Indie Book Contest?It started with David McAfee, an author of horror novels, deciding he wanted to reward readers who buy indie books. He called a few author friends -- Daniel Arenson, Mike Crane, David Dalglish, and John Fitch V -- to help him with a

Simon A Forward: From Licensed Fiction to Kindle

Welcome Simon!  The floor is yours.
All roads lead to Rome. It's a shame the same can't be said of publication. Still, there are a number of routes open to writers, even if they will often feel like dead ends. The world of licensed fiction is one avenue I've explored fairly comprehensively and I've yet to determine whether it's an actual cul-de-sac. As a route to publication

BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Rift by Robert J. Duperre

To enter the contest for a chance to win a paperback copy of the book, just click "follow" this blog [after the interviews section in the side bar] and then leave your email address in the comments section by Friday, November 19 at midnight.  The winner will be notified by email.  Good luck all!



An ancient evil, trapped in the ruins of a lost Mayan temple for centuries

And the winner is....

Bluefrog

Congratulations!  You are the winner of digital copies of all 4 Half-Orc books by David Dalglish.  You will hear from David directly.

Thanks for participating and hope you enjoy the books.

Interview with Carolyn Kephart

Today's author in my interview series is Carolyn Kephart.  Welcome Carolyn!
Briefly describe your journey in writing your first book.The Ryel Saga underwent several major revisions over many years, and its present form has little or nothing in common with the original version. I had enough youthful hubris to send the first version directly to Del Rey Books, back when it

Excellent book news today!

Am very happy today - got 2 pieces of good news about our books!

"The Quest for Nobility" has been featured on the Frugal eReader today:
http://www.thefrugalereader.com/2010/...

"The Crystal Facade" has received a great 4 star review:


4.0 out of 5 stars The First, November 11, 2010By Richard E. Jackson (New Rochelle, NY United States) - See all my

Veterans Day 2010

Another Veterans Day is here.  There are many people who do not understand the full meaning of this day.  Yes, it's another day off from work, but for those who are part of military families, the day becomes crystal clear.

I have 2 brothers who have served in both the Iraq wars and a niece and nephew who have served 2 tours in Iraq.  I know first hand the worry of having loved ones in a war zone