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Unabridged Andra: REVIEW: Avant Nation

Unabridged Andra: REVIEW: Avant Nation (+$25 Amazon GC Giveaway HAS ENDED):


LAST DAY TO ENTER WAS FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015

Goddess Fish Book Tour
Title: Avant Nation 
Author: C.D. Verhoff 
N/A Pages: 301 
Date Published: March 19th, 2015 
Publisher: Misty Moon Media

Excerpt from Andra's review: 

One of the more interesting, if minuscule, things about this world that caught my attention was the "data bombs" that plague the children/teens of Stillwater City. You see, data bombs are when kids spout off random facts or trivia pieces without intending to. It's an unintended side effect of their virtual reality education received in utero.  How freaking terrifying is that? 

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Unabridged Andra: REVIEW: Avant Nation (+$25 Amazon GC Giveaway!)

Unabridged Andra: REVIEW: Avant Nation (+$25 Amazon GC Giveaway!):

Goddess Fish Book Tour
Title: Avant Nation 
Author: C.D. Verhoff 
N/A Pages: 301 
Date Published: March 19th, 2015 
Publisher: Misty Moon Media

Excerpt from Andra's review: 

One of the more interesting, if minuscule, things about this world that caught my attention was the "data bombs" that plague the children/teens of Stillwater City. You see, data bombs are when kids spout off random facts or trivia pieces without intending to. It's an unintended side effect of their virtual reality education received in utero.  How freaking terrifying is that? 

TO SEE THE REST OF THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE Click to read Andra's Review & enter the Amazon GC Giveaway

The Future Has Arrived: Avant Nation's Pub Day Is Here!

Let's celebrate with a sale! 
      Suspenseful  Sci-Fi with a touch of Romance Click Here To Purchase At Amazon
Goodreads: 4.5 Stars
Clara Spinner's genetic code, future occupation and date of death have been predetermined by the government. So when her innermost desires conflict with her rigidly planned life, she must hide them or risk losing everything. Fresh out of the academy, she loathes her new assignment as a medical technician, but those who complain tend to disappear, so what can she do? Deciding to make the best of it, she works hard to become one of the top techs at the hospital, specializing in the field of memory retrieval. Clara thinks she has finally found her niche until her tech skills catch the attention of the military. Sent behind enemy lines with a band of soldiers, Clara retrieves a memory nobody was supposed to see. Suspense with a touch of romance—Avant Nation will take you on a thought-provoking ride into the near future. Age Recommendation: Age 15 & Up.

Let's Mock the Maze Runner & More

This Saturday Night Live skit pokes fun at two great genres: fantasy and dystopia.  While every genre has its own set of expectations, stories that follow them too closely run the risk of being labeled boring and predictable. The trick is to distance your characters, setting and plot from all of those that have gone before them, while keeping some of the familiar scenery intact. On the other hand, if you stray too far from the familiar course, you run the risk of alienating fans who like the genre specifically because of the elements you have chosen to leave out. As my Great Aunt Josie used to say, you can't win for losing. Ain't that the truth! 
On a side note, many in the writing industry say that the dystopian genre is dead. I don't believe that's true. However, they're partially correct because it's a self-fulfilling prophecy. Since publishers have decided they don't want to touch it, agents know they can't sell it to them. This means that writers of the dystopian genre, unless they're already a household name, can't catch a break. But the dystopian genre has been around a long time. It's not truly dead and never will be. Therefore, I predict the next great dystopian book will rise up out of the self-publishing market. I'm looking forward to reading it. But for now, let's poke some fun at some of our favorite books across a variety of genres!  

Poor Proofreading Makes For Brow-Raising Headlines

These headlines are making their way around the internet for the millionth time, so you might have already read them. Hopefully, they're just as entertaining the second time around. Mind you, some of the topics are seriously morbid, so we're not laughing anyone's tragedy, just the editing oversights over at the newsroom.

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter   

This one was in the SGV Tribune. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.       -------------------------------------------------    Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says            No, do you really think so?
-------------------------------------------------   Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers              
       Now that's taking things a bit far!    -------------------------------------------------     
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over              
       What a guy!      
-------------------------------------------------     Miners Refuse to Work after Death     
       No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!   
-------------------------------------------------     Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant       
     See if that works any better than a fair trial!       
-------------------------------------------------  War Dims Hope for Peace       
     I can see where it might have that effect!   
-------------------------------------------------     If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile        
     Ya think?!   
-------------------------------------------------   
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures             
     Who would have thought!    -------------------------------------------------     Enfield (London) Couple Slain;  Police Suspect Homicide
    They may be on to something!   
-------------------------------------------------     Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges             
     You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?       
-------------------------------------------------   

Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge           
     He probably IS the battery charge!   
-------------------------------------------------      New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group      
     Weren't they fat enough?!   
-------------------------------------------------       Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft      
That's what he gets for eating those beans!      
-------------------------------------------------   Kids Make Nutritious Snacks              
     Do they taste like chicken?   
-------------------------------------------------       Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half             
     Chainsaw Massacre all over again!   
-------------------------------------------------     Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
     Boy, are they tall!       
-------------------------------------------------             Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead    
     Did I read that right?   
------------------------------------------------- 

  Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need a good laugh, at least once a day!

Poor Proofreading Makes For Eyebrow-Raising Headlines

These headlines are making their way around the internet for the millionth time, so you might have already read them. Hopefully, they're just as entertaining the second time around. Mind you, some of the topics are seriously morbid, so we're not laughing anyone's tragedy, just the editing oversights over at the newsroom.

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter   

This one was in the SGV Tribune. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.       -------------------------------------------------    Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says            No, do you really think so?
-------------------------------------------------   Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers              
       Now that's taking things a bit far!    -------------------------------------------------     
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over              
       What a guy!      
-------------------------------------------------     Miners Refuse to Work after Death     
       No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!   
-------------------------------------------------     Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant       
     See if that works any better than a fair trial!       
-------------------------------------------------  War Dims Hope for Peace       
     I can see where it might have that effect!   
-------------------------------------------------     If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile        
     Ya think?!   
-------------------------------------------------   
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures             
     Who would have thought!    -------------------------------------------------     Enfield (London) Couple Slain;  Police Suspect Homicide
    They may be on to something!   
-------------------------------------------------     Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges             
     You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?       
-------------------------------------------------   

Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge           
     He probably IS the battery charge!   
-------------------------------------------------      New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group      
     Weren't they fat enough?!   
-------------------------------------------------       Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft      
That's what he gets for eating those beans!      
-------------------------------------------------   Kids Make Nutritious Snacks              
     Do they taste like chicken?   
-------------------------------------------------       Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half             
     Chainsaw Massacre all over again!   
-------------------------------------------------     Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
     Boy, are they tall!       
-------------------------------------------------             Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead    
     Did I read that right?   
------------------------------------------------- 

  Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need a good laugh, at least once a day!

I Has A Sad

My Kindle Scout campaign ended last Friday at midnight. Just after midnight on the following Tuesday (March 3rd), I received an email stating my book wasn't selected. Notifications went out to the voters at the exact same time.

I'm disappointed, but not surprised. Kindle Scout was a last minute detour anyway, and now that it's over, I'm glad to get back on track again. Avant Nation's release date is scheduled for March 19th, just as I had originally planned. Keep watching my blog or sign up for my newsletter for updates.

Waiting Is The Hardest Part

My Kindle Scout campaign for Avant Nation has ended. The last day to vote was Friday, February 27th. The book is currently under review by the Kindle Press editing team. For me, waiting is the hardest part. Fortunately, Amazon moves quickly. They will notify us of their decision soon.  


Also, a big thank you to those who voted for my novel. You're awesome and greatly appreciated!  

Last Day To Vote! My Kindle Scout Campaign is Drawing to a Close!

The last day of my Kindle Scout campaign for AVANT NATION is finally here! 

NOTE: CAMPAIGN HAS ENDED

Voting is simple: 

Step 1: Log into your Amazon account and click on the link below : 

https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/2G2PQPHC2OVJW

Step 2: Click on the blue 'Nominate Me' bar. 

That's it! If I'm offered a contract, you will receive a FREE digital copy (courtesy of Amazon) before the official release date. No matter how the campaign turns out, I really appreciate (and need) your support. Thank you so much!

Sincerely,
    C.D. Verhoff

Last Day! Vote now! Get your FREE copy of Avant Nation! Er, Maybe.

The last day of my Kindle Scout campaign for AVANT NATION is finally here! 

If you would like to read the blurb, and perhaps nominate it for a publishing contract, you'd make me a very happy writer. 


Voting is simple: 

Step 1: Log into your Amazon account and click on the link below : 

https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/2G2PQPHC2OVJW

Step 2: Click on the blue 'Nominate Me' bar. 

That's it! If I'm offered a contract, you will receive a FREE digital copy (courtesy of Amazon) before the official release date. No matter how the campaign turns out, I really appreciate (and need) your support. Thank you so much!


Sincerely,
    C.D. Verhoff