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October 13, 2015
The Betrayal of Ka (The Transprophetics #1) by Shea R. Oliver
Check out this review of The Betrayal of Ka by Ms Nose In A Book. My thanks to her for taking the time to read and write up her impression of my first novel.
Originally posted on Ms. Nose in a Book:
Title: The Betrayal of Ka (The Transprophetics #1) by Shea R. Oliver
Genre: Science Fiction
Publisher: Colorado Sky Media, LLC
Length: 292 pages
Format: Ebook(read on Microsoft Surface Kindle App)
Publication Date: September 13, 2015
Rating – 5/5 – it was awesome!!
As the spaceship secretly lands on Earth, Ka’s mission is clear: find and kill Transprophetics. His shipmates think of him as a killer. On his home planet of Koranth, he is considered a murderer. Haunted in his dreams by the boy whose life he stole, Ka struggles to define who he really is.
A girl in a temple in Thailand. A boy kidnapped in Mexico. Both can do the impossible. Both can move objects with their minds. These two Transprophetics pose grave risks to the Donovackia Corporation as it plans its invasion of Earth.
With a blade in his hand, Ka’s decision to kill, or not, will reverberate across the galaxy.
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September 26, 2015
Download A FREE copy of The Betrayal of Ka
For a limited time, I am giving away copies of my book on Amazon. Whether you are planning to read it today, or at some point in the future, please come grab a free copy. This is just like any of the books you purchase on Amazon. It goes right into your Kindle library, and is yours forever.
Click HERE or on either of the images on in this post to claim your copy NOW!
This is a limited time promotion, so please don’t wait. Grab a copy, fix a cup of tea, kick your feet up, and enjoy my first novel. And please let me know what you think!!!
September 25, 2015
Goodreads Giveaway Starts Today!
I’m giving away autographed copies of The Betrayal of Ka on Goodreads! To win a copy, all you have to do is enter. There are no requirements or obligations. If you don’t have a Goodreads account, it is free and easy to sign up.
Click the images or HERE to enter!
September 24, 2015
Hard Copies, Free Promo Weekend & Goodreads Giveaway
I was happy to receive my first printed proofs this week from Createspace. They look pretty good! Flipping through the printed copy is so much 
different than on a screen – computer or eReader. There is just something about holding that book in your hands. Of course, they are not perfect, I need to shift the spine image just a little, but other than that I am very happy with how they turned out.
Both my boys were pretty excited about seeing it come to life. I’ve haven’t let either of them read it yet. I guess in some ways I am a little nervous about it. Two of the characters in the books have some similarities to them… It will be interesting to see how they react.
Goodreads Giveaway & Free Promo Weekend
My first promotional push starts tomorrow. My main goal is to get The Betrayal of Ka into as many hands as I can, and to begin to grow my presence as an author. 
Friday, I am launching a Goodreads Giveaway. These are an interesting aspect of the Goodreads platform. It is a great way to begin to build some brand presence and expose your work to potential readers.
I’ve read very conflicting approaches on how to run a successful Goodreads Giveaway. I’ve decided that I will run a short giveaway for a couple of copies of the novel. This will put my book into two of the “tabs” on the Goodreads Giveaway page. I’ll show up on Friday in the “Recently Listed” tab, and then next weekend, I should begin to appear in the “Ending Soon.” This should give me 2-4 days of being fairly visible.
I’m am coupling this with three free promo days through Amazon. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you can download The Betrayal of Ka for free from Amazon.
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks prepping for these two campaigns. Some of the promotional efforts include Facebook Posts (including Boosts), purchased promotional packages (including features on book websites, email features, Facebook posts, Twitter, etc.). I’ve found a number of other free resources for promotion too. Wish me luck!
September 16, 2015
The Betray of Ka Listed On Goodreads
There’s nothing like your first time. Being able to enter “The Betrayal of Ka” into the search on Goodreads and see my novel pop up is very satisfying.
Are you on Goodreads? Please click on the icon below and come check out The Betrayal of Ka. I would greatly appreciate if you could click on “Want to Read” and add this book to one of your bookshelves.
In the coming weeks, once I finalize the paperback version, I will be doing a GoodReads giveaway of signed copies of my book! I’ll keep everyone up to date.
September 15, 2015
My First Novel Available NOW!
THE BETRAYAL OF KA is available NOW on the Amazon Kindle. Today is an exciting day as I announce the launch of my very first published novel. A huge thanks to all my friends and family who supported me!!!
As the spaceship secretly lands on Earth, Ka’s mission is clear-find and kill Transprophetics. His shipmates think of him as a killer. On his home planet of Koranth, he is considered a murderer. Even the boy who haunts his dreams taunts Ka with visions from the day that Ka’s actions took his life.
A girl in a temple in Thailand. A boy kidnapped in Mexico. Both can do the impossible. Both can move object with their minds. These two Transprophetics pose grave risks to the Donovackia Corporation as it plans its invasion of Earth.
With a blade in his hand, Ka’s decision to kill, or not, will reverberate across the galaxy.
The Betrayal of Ka is free for both KindleUnlimited and from the Kindle Owners Library for Prime Customers. The ebook retail price is only $2.99. Click HERE and get it now!
The paperback version will be available soon from Amazon, Barnes & Novel, and other fine bookstores.
September 11, 2015
My Cover is Almost Finalized
As I race to getting my first novel published, I’ve struggled with getting the cover completed. Like many indie authors do, I ran a contest on 99designs.com. It’s a great way to get a bunch of different options, but it can be a little frustrating. Some of the designers really miss on what you are looking for, and some hit it close to the mark.
The misses are easy. Simply eliminate them. Selecting from the good ones can be challenging, but what a good problem to have! However, Murphy’s law is bound to strike. My absolute favorite design was from someone who struggled with English. We went back and forth and back and forth. Finally we reached a point where I could take it over and move toward the finish line with my limited Photoshop skills.
I know that I will need to make some final tweaks, but here are the front and back covers of The Betrayal of Ka!
August 6, 2015
Support Indie Authors: Check out new books by genre!
Britney is doing a great job of helping promote other authors. Check out her blog at https://brittneysahin.wordpress.com. She ROCKS!
Originally posted on brittneysahin:
“Authors to Read”
Each month I invite authors to share their novels (and latest works in progress) on my blog. I add them to the ‘Authors to Read’ List. I have categorized the authors by their corresponding genres. Please check out the authors at the links below or on the genre specific pages:
Children’s & Young Adult Genre
Literary Fiction Genre
Multiple Genres: Inspiration/Non-Fiction/Based on a True Story/Westerns
Romance
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Thriller and Suspense (Mystery/Horror/Paranormal)
Please share! Check out my pinterest page for the corresponding list of authors as well!
*Note- Authors: If I made any mistakes (this was quite the undertaking)–please let me know!
July 23, 2015
Hiking Plan, Wild Basin, July 23, 2015
I’ve had a number of people ask me about what to list in a hiking plan. As a solo hiker or hiking in a group, it is important to provide a specific plan to someone that can call in a rescue for you, if you do not return at a specified time. The more information, the better. I have always emailed my hiking plans to a few friends and family, but I thought that I would begin to share them. Please feel free to copy and use these for your own purposes.
I am heading into the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. My plan is to head toward Mount Alice (MAP). I hope to make it to at least Snowbank Lake, but all will depend on conditions. Of course, bears, lions, sheep, moose, or other wildlife could keep me snapping pics and reduce how far I go.
Trailhead: Wild Basin Trailhead
Planned Trails: Main trail to social trails leading to campsites to Thunder Lake Trail to Lion Lake Split. If I make it up Mount Alice, I may continue toward Boulder-Grand Pass and come down via Thunder Lake Trail.
Targets: Lion Lake #1, Snowbank Lake, Mount Alice, potentially Boulder-Grand Pass, Lake of Many Winds, and Thunder Lake
Communication / Contact Time
I will leave my InReach on all day. If my InReach fails, my text-in time is 11:00 pm. After that, my friend, Mike, will call me in.
(FYI – This can be accomplished by dialing 911, and describing the situation. Delorme InReach users can directly summon rescue from their devices.)
Delorme MapShare Site: https://share.delorme.com/SheaOliver
Please note: In the upper left hand corner are controls – “User List” & “Map Filters”
Map Filters – Use this to filter my current tracks!!!
User List – Check my location and message me. Please remember that it can take a while for me to receive and send messages.
I may post some updates during the day on Twitter and/or Facebook.
https://twitter.com/sheaoliver
https://www.facebook.com/shea.oliver
Here is a map of Rocky Mountain National Park: http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/upload/ROMO-Park-Map-2013-8×10-reduced.pdf
MY DETAILS
2010 Jeep Wrangle Rubicon (Black), License Plate: 353-RBQ
Shea Oliver – Caucasian male, 6’3″, 230 lbs., blond curly hair, hazel eyes.
Gear – grey hiking shorts/pants, white/burgundy Under Armour t-shirt, burgundy rain jacket, brown Vasque hiking boots, orange/grey Thule backpack, Canon DSLR, plus lots of other gear.
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July 22, 2015
inReach Plays Pivotal Role in Saving Novelist’s Life on Turbulent Seas
One more reason to love my DeLorme InReach… This is such a cool story, not just that students on a Maine Maritime Academy training vessel got to do their very first rescue, but that the US U.S. Coast Guard reached out to him before he was in serious trouble. All because he was posting to Facebook from out at sea.
Originally posted on The DeLorme Weblog:
Through two-way communication 1,200 miles at sea, an acclaimed writer texts his way to safety
Michael Hurley departed South Carolina in his 30-foot sailboat for a 3,400-mile solo journey to Ireland. After just 1,200 miles, the experienced sailor found himself in a life-threatening situation as his sailboat started taking on water. Hurley brought a DeLorme inReach to communicate with his family and friends, and post to Facebook throughout the journey, but the device played a major role in coordinating a rescue when the conditions were too rough to continue.
Hurley’s journey began on May 25, 2015 when he left Charleston, South Carolina for Ireland. The goal for his daring adventure was to find inspiration for his upcoming novel “The Passage,” a story about a man who discovers a stowaway on his boat while sailing from Charleston to Ireland.
After two weeks of near-ideal weather, Hurley sailed northeast along his planned…
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