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Free books, ebooks and book reviews

Free books:

Gentle Wind's Caress, by Ann Brear, is free on Amazon Kindle today--just click on the link to find it, or click here for Ann Brear's guest post on history, travel and research. This one's definitely on my reading list.

ebooks:

I'm just wondering... I bought an ebook from Amazon a while ago and when I finally opened it, my copy turned into different book by the same author--one I'd already read. I tried reading online and redownloading from Amazon, but the book didn't change so I cont...

Are you going to the Fair?

I'm honing my drabbling skills and digging out my notes as I get ready for the 2012 eFestival of Words Virtual Book Fair. There's only one week to go before kickoff, and it's free to join, so...

Are you going to the Fair?
You'll find book awards, panel discussions, workshops, and even a swag bag of goodies to compete for when you register. Plus, on Friday 17th at 2pm Eastern time I'll be leading a DRABBLE WORKSHOP! I'd love to meet you there.

Want to know what a drabble is?
Show don’t tell. Make...

A book designer steps into her author's shoes

I reviewed Michelle DeFilippo's Publish Like the Pros earlier this week--a fascinating and informative book that delves into all those "other" issues about getting your book in front of an audience who hopefully won't just ignore it. (Click on the link for my review.)

Today I'm delighted to welcome the author to my blog. Find out how someone who knows what's going on experienced the process of publishing a book, and learn some tips to help you on the way.

Over to you Michelle...


Stepping Into M...

Past present and future and books

I'm still trying to catch up on posting book reviews. I suspect the next few days may see me tied to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and all those other wonderful reviewing sites, trying to fulfil my commitments, but for now, here are a few more reviews of stories set in the world's past, present and future, read with cups of modern-day coffee. Once I've posted them I'll return to writing my own post-apocalyptic fantasy in hopes of beating the Seventh Star Press deadline. Or to reading so...

Essaying to catch up on reviews

I'm endeavoring, essaying, striving or trying to catch up on posting reviews, so here are a few brief reviews of books of essays--it seems appropriate. The coffee ratings are for caffeine to keep me awake (except it sends me to sleep) and the blue links are for longer reviews on gather--another place where I shall shortly essay to catch up.


Memories are Precious, by Fran Lewis, tells the story of her mother's alzheimer's journey, with stories, memories, verse, useful advice, and some fascinati...

No Appendix to this Tale

Things I planned to do on Wednesday:
Post book reviewsRead a couple of books on my computerClean kitchen and bathroomsMow dandelionsReread the galley for Divide by Zero and send my changes to the publisher.Things I actually did on Wednesday:
Took husband to the urgent care clinic for a stomach acheTook husband to the ER for suspected appendicitisFollowed husband along many corridors as they prepped him for his opCollected overnight stuff for husband.Watched a glorious sunset from the window of...

The proof is in the reading.... stage

Yay! I have a pdf proof for Divide by Zero and I'm frantically proofreading. Actually, I'm trying not to proofread too frantically as I know if I get too involved in the story I'll stop reading carefully enough. There's something really amazing about seeing the pages spread across the computer screen though, all nicely laid out, formatted beautifully, headings just where they ought to be--and my name at the top! So, the proof is in the reading stage, and the real thing should be released, in...

Can a novel change world history?

I'm happy to welcome author Noah Beck to my blog today with a fascinating post addressing the question of whether a novel can change the world. My own first novel, Divide by Zero, comes out next month, and looks at much smaller themes of small-town life facing very personal disaster. But Noah's novel, The Last Israelis, takes on the world with serious global intent. I'm hoping to read the Last Israelis later this year. Meanwhile, meet author Noah Beck and consider how your reading, writing an...

When Fiction Crosses Lines

Some while ago I enjoyed reading and reviewing Russell Blake's The Voynitch Cypher (click the link for my review). When I heard he had a new book coming out, Silver Justice, I was delighted to be invited to host the author on his blog tour. The novel's about a single mom FBI agent hunting a serial killer on the East Coast--sounds intriguing doesn't it, and I hope to read it soon. But the story's much more than just another high-octane thriller with a cool protagonist, as you'll see in Russell...

Non-blocking issues and more book reviews

 Createspace keeps finding non-blocking issues with my books--images that aren't quite clear enough are the usual culprit, with not enough dpi. I've worked on fixing some and appreciate knowing about others, but now I'm nearly ready to say they're done. I'll order proofs for the titles I've not seen in print (in Createspace print) yet, finish proof-reading the ones *I'm still reading, approve the proofs online for the ones where I've just made minor changes... and maybe soon--please soon...