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Not Your Average Audiobook, and What? it's FREE?

Tired of the same old audiobooks? Ready for an exciting escape? Looking for an audiobook with something more? (6 more novels in The Martin Culver Series, to be exact!)

Then you will want to download "Holiday in Havana - The Adventures Begin" for FREE! Not your average audiobook, this novel will grab your attention and hold it tightly from the start through to the exciting finish. "The Martin Culver Series" of action thrillers are all fast-paced, unrelenting adventures known for taking readers on a great escape.

To make this offer even better, "Holiday in Havana - The Adventures Begin" is FREE on Audible through the month of February 2020! Share this link or forward this email with anyone you know!

Just click this title link to get "Holiday in Havana - The Adventures Begin" for FREE on Audible.

Or if you prefer to read exciting novels on Kindle or in print, check out the entire series here: www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey.

To learn more about the author's background to write this material, click here: Malcom Massey, Author.

Holiday in Havana - The Making of An Audiobook

As many of you know, I have been working on the process of bringing my novels in "The Martin Culver Series" to audiobook for some time now. This has been easier said than done.

Today I am happy to report that the final steps were completed to bring my first novel, "Holiday in Havana" to audiobook. I just approved the narrator's final reading. The only step now is a quality check by my partners in this effort, ACX and Audible. The novel will be available on Audible, Amazon and iTunes.

The process to publish as an audiobook is not easy, as I mentioned. First, there is the choice to record the book in one's own voice, or have a professional narrator read it. To accomplish the narration themselves, the author must invest in expensive sound equipment or rent production studio time, all factors that make the audio version more expensive. Then one must find quiet, uninterrupted time to read and record the novel. 
I have fellow-author friends who have invested money and time in this effort. I admire them for their resolve. I needed an answer that kept me writing instead of reading into a microphone for hours at a time.

On the other hand, to rely a narrator brings the question: Where do you to find a narrator that is just right for your book, one who does not read too fast or too slow, who can deal with a range of language accents, place names, and so forth? The settings in the novels of The Martin Culver Series move from the U.S. to South America, Central America, Britain and the Middle East. At an average of 20 characters per novel, all told, that's a lot of accents. Only the right person can do this.

I found my answer in ACX, the audiobook partner recommended by Amazon. Working with them has been great. ACX resolved every question, matching my novels with a great narrator. (Watch for an upcoming post on him.)They helped me complete my project in 30 days, and soon readers will be able to listen to Martin Culver and his team of archaeologists, astronomers and adventurers as they travel the world seeking to resolve archaeological looting and conflicts, wherever they may occur.

So watch for a notice about the availability of Holiday in Havana as an audiobook. With the notice I will provide special offers to sign up for Audible that will save you money. Who doesn't love that.

Moving from CreateSpace to KDP, Easy as 1-2-3

For those of you that publish in print on CreateSpace, it's time to take that next step.
That's right. It's time to make the move to Amazon KDP. I've just merged my accounts recently, and it couldn't be easier.

Chances are you already use Amazon KDP if your books are printed through CreateSpace. Amazon KDP is how you  publish your books on Kindle. Now that CreateSpace is merging with Amazon KDP, your life as a published author will become even easier, (all in favor, say aye!)
One website to publish both in print and on KindleOne password now instead of twoOne location to check royalty and sales reportsOne location to set up promotions and report events.  An Independent Publishing Coach, I always recommend CreateSpace and Amazon KDP because these rich publishing platforms provide the answer to so many publishing questions: Easy print set up and proofing optionsA nice website that leads directly to sales, linking all your booksThe power of Amazon marketing at your fingertipsEven the option of publishing your events, related videos, and other details!As a published author, I love Amazon for helping me to publish my Action Adventure series of international intrigue world-wide. Check out my Amazon page at: www.Amazon.com/author/malcommassey
So how do you accomplish the simple task of moving your CreateSpace books to Amazon KDP? It's as easy as 1-2-3. Log onto your CreateSpace accountClick the banner that reminds you it is time to transfer your books to Amazon KDPClick to confirm your Amazon KDP password, and that you want to make the transferWith those 3 simple steps, you are done! ADVICE: It may take several minutes, so plan to leave your computer on for the time it takes to transfer the files. 
I recommend that you go into Amazon KDP after the transfer is complete and check your bookshelf. Also, this would be a good time to update your contact information, and see if anything such as your address, phone or bank information needs updating. 
Let me know if you have any questions, at mm.author (at) outlook.com. Thanks for reading!

Giving Back to the Community

An author, like the rest of us, should give back to the community, don't you agree?

I am grateful for the opportunity this Monday to be a part of the Creative Writing Hour at Leigh Hall Senior Living facility in Norfolk. Closed to the public, this event is strictly for Leigh Hall residents who choose to participate.

Their theme for January is Alaska, so we will be reading and sharing from Jack London's Yukon adventure "The Call of the Wild". We will delve into the landscape and scenery descriptions on the way to the next big Gold strike.

I encourage you to spend time, as you are able, to use your gifts and talents to enrich your community. You'll be glad you did. 

Booksigning in Suffolk, VA

Set Your Sails for the Pirate Weekend Booksigning at Davis Lakes RV Resort, 
200 Byrd Street Suffolk, VA 23434Saturday July 15, 2017 5:30 PMWith Local Author Malcom Massey
If you like to read about Pirate Treasure, Lost Shipwrecks, Spanish Gold, Captain Morgan, then you will love The Martin Culver Series of fiction novels!
Can't make the booksigning? Check out all the action and watch for future events here: 

www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey

The Sword of Stonehenge, latest in The Martin Culver Series!

At my Book Signing Saturday April 8th,. at the North Suffolk Public Library. the title of the fifth novel was revealed  along with the book trailer and the release date.

The newest novel in The Martin Culver Series takes our team of experts to London. The novel is named "The Sword of Stonehenge". It is available now on Amazon.com for pre-order and will be released on May 1, 2017.

Go to my Amazon author page, pre-order "The Sword of Stonehenge" or view the book trailer, just click here:

Next Book Signing April 8th Suffolk VA!

Join me for my next Book Signing Saturday April 8th, 2017 in Suffolk, VA. I'll be at the North Suffolk Public Library from noon to 4:30 PM. Stop by anytime during these hours.

I will have my first four novels in The Martin Culver Series, If you like international intrigue, Spanish treasure and ancient artifacts, you will love this fiction adventure series. Count on some prizes, and a tease for the title of the soon-to-be released fifth novel. Can I count on you to be there?

The address is 2200 Bennetts Creek Park Road, Suffolk, VA 23435.
Check out more details here: Local Author Festival. Find a good map and directions on this site as well. 

Thank you to Fans and Readers!

I would like to thank the fans and readers of The Martin Culver Series for taking me up to #10,300 on Amazon on November 3, 2013. This ranking includes over 300,000 authors.
Your continued support makes it easy to bring you the adventures that you are asking for. And trust me, there is no end to these stories. I will keep them coming. 
Keep watching for news about "The Golden Treasure of Panama", the fourth novel in The Martin Culver Series, due to be published in January 2014.

$5.00 for the Entire Series?

Thanks to Kindle Countdown Deals, the entire Martin Culver Series is on Sale for less than $5.00.

While "Holiday in Havana: The Adventures Begin" will remain at 99 cents through the end of 2013, the other two novels in the series, "The Lost Ark of the Incas" and "The Lost Calendar of the Maya" are on sale for $1.99 each for a few more days.

Have you read this series yet? Readers love it, can't put it down, are waiting for more. The next novel in the Series, "The Golden Treasure of Panama" is due to be published in January 2014.

99 Cent Sale on All Three Novels!

All three novels for $2.97? That's crazy! If you haven't heard that all three "Martin Culver Series" books are priced at only 99 cents on Kindle Countdown Deals, here is your chance to buy the whole series for less cash than a bookstore coffee.

Except for Thanksgiving and Veteran's Day, November is boring, right? Read a good book!
 What else are you going to do after you vote? "The Martin Culver Series": Yours for a limited time for just $2.97! Have you read them yet?