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March 6, 2014
Press release! Deadly Dozen by The Twelve hit the USA Today bestseller list!
A power list of indie crime authors team up &
hit USA Today Bestseller list with
"The Deadly Dozen"
Twelve top independent eBook Thriller authors have hit the USA Today Bestseller List with a 'boxed set' of their crime novels, aimed at giving readers a bigger taste of the action.
The authors have each seen much individual success in the eBook market, including listings on the NY Times and USA Today best-sellers lists. They hope to give their own fans a chance to sample books by writers they may not yet have come across. The books have, between them, 650 5-star reviews.
One of "The Twelve", British thriller writer, M A Comley, said, "It's an exciting venture and terrific opportunity to link up with such fantastic authors. Some of my fans may not have read some of the other authors before and vice versa, so it's a great opportunity to discover new favourites at a great price."
The authors who make up The Twelve are New York Times & USA Today bestselling writer, J.Carson Black; Award-winning writer, Joshua Graham, an Amazon and Barnes & Noble #1 bestselling thriller author; USA Today Bestselling author, Cheryl Bradshaw; Al Leverone, a 2012 Derringer Award winner for excellence in short mystery fictionUSA Today Bestselling author Diane Capri, who is among the 150 bestselling indie authors on Amazon; M A Comley, a Publishers Weekly and Amazon Top 20 bestselling British crime writer; Aaron Patterson, USA TODAY Bestselling author of the Mark Appleton thriller series; Carol Davis Luce, Amazon bestselling author of the “Night” books. Oxford-educated, British author, J.F.Penn, who writes the fast-paced, bestselling Arkane thrillers; Vincent Zandri, the No.1 International Bestselling Amazon author whose book, The Innocent was described by the New York Post as “Sensational… Masterful…Brilliant!”; Linda S. Prather, Kentucky-based bestselling author of The Jacody Ives Mysteries and finally, Michele Scott, the author of the popular Wine Lover’s Mystery series and The Michaela Bancroft mysteries who also writes international bestselling thrillers under the name A.K. Alexander.
The box set is on offer for only $0.99/77p for a very limited period, a huge discount on the cost of buying all the books individually, which would set you back more than $46.00/£30.00..The set comprises:· J. Carson Black – Cry Wolf· Joshua Graham – Terminus· Allan Leverone – Final Vector· Michele Scott – Dead Celeb· Cheryl Bradshaw – Stranger in Town· J. F. Penn – One Day in Budapest· M.A Comley – Guaranteed Justice· Diane Capri – Don’t Know Jack· Vincent Zandri – Moonlight Sonata· Linda Prather – The Gifts· Carol Davis Luce – Night Widow· Aaron Patterson – Breaking SteelThe authors have launched their own website at http://thetwelvexii.com/authors/ and are offering the chance to win an Ipad Air for those taking part in their giveaway.
The box set is out now and can be found following the links below:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/deadly12
Barnes & Noble: http://smarturl.it/deadly12-bn
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/deadly12-itunes
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1f7It0V
Find our more about The Twelve: · Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/thetwelvexii· The Twelve’s Website: http://thetwelvexii.com· Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianeCapri/lists/the-twelve· Newsletter: http://www.thetwelvexii.com/list/
hit USA Today Bestseller list with
"The Deadly Dozen"
Twelve top independent eBook Thriller authors have hit the USA Today Bestseller List with a 'boxed set' of their crime novels, aimed at giving readers a bigger taste of the action.
The authors have each seen much individual success in the eBook market, including listings on the NY Times and USA Today best-sellers lists. They hope to give their own fans a chance to sample books by writers they may not yet have come across. The books have, between them, 650 5-star reviews.
One of "The Twelve", British thriller writer, M A Comley, said, "It's an exciting venture and terrific opportunity to link up with such fantastic authors. Some of my fans may not have read some of the other authors before and vice versa, so it's a great opportunity to discover new favourites at a great price."
The authors who make up The Twelve are New York Times & USA Today bestselling writer, J.Carson Black; Award-winning writer, Joshua Graham, an Amazon and Barnes & Noble #1 bestselling thriller author; USA Today Bestselling author, Cheryl Bradshaw; Al Leverone, a 2012 Derringer Award winner for excellence in short mystery fictionUSA Today Bestselling author Diane Capri, who is among the 150 bestselling indie authors on Amazon; M A Comley, a Publishers Weekly and Amazon Top 20 bestselling British crime writer; Aaron Patterson, USA TODAY Bestselling author of the Mark Appleton thriller series; Carol Davis Luce, Amazon bestselling author of the “Night” books. Oxford-educated, British author, J.F.Penn, who writes the fast-paced, bestselling Arkane thrillers; Vincent Zandri, the No.1 International Bestselling Amazon author whose book, The Innocent was described by the New York Post as “Sensational… Masterful…Brilliant!”; Linda S. Prather, Kentucky-based bestselling author of The Jacody Ives Mysteries and finally, Michele Scott, the author of the popular Wine Lover’s Mystery series and The Michaela Bancroft mysteries who also writes international bestselling thrillers under the name A.K. Alexander.
The box set is on offer for only $0.99/77p for a very limited period, a huge discount on the cost of buying all the books individually, which would set you back more than $46.00/£30.00..The set comprises:· J. Carson Black – Cry Wolf· Joshua Graham – Terminus· Allan Leverone – Final Vector· Michele Scott – Dead Celeb· Cheryl Bradshaw – Stranger in Town· J. F. Penn – One Day in Budapest· M.A Comley – Guaranteed Justice· Diane Capri – Don’t Know Jack· Vincent Zandri – Moonlight Sonata· Linda Prather – The Gifts· Carol Davis Luce – Night Widow· Aaron Patterson – Breaking SteelThe authors have launched their own website at http://thetwelvexii.com/authors/ and are offering the chance to win an Ipad Air for those taking part in their giveaway.
The box set is out now and can be found following the links below:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/deadly12
Barnes & Noble: http://smarturl.it/deadly12-bn
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/deadly12-itunes
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1f7It0V
Find our more about The Twelve: · Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/thetwelvexii· The Twelve’s Website: http://thetwelvexii.com· Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianeCapri/lists/the-twelve· Newsletter: http://www.thetwelvexii.com/list/
February 25, 2014
Deadly Dozen by The Twelve - Bargain thriller/mystery box set!
I'm happy to announce the release of Deadly Dozen:
12 complete works by 12 of today's hottest mystery and thriller writers, including USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors. Very special price for this special edition bundle!
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A $46.65 Value (if purchased separately) - Reg. Retail: $9.99
10 full-length novels + 2 long novellas
Over 680 5-star reviews across all 12 titles!
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1 - DON'T KNOW JACK (The Hunt For Reacher Series) - Diane Capri
2 - CRY WOLF (A Laura Cardinal Novella) - J Carson Black
3 - NIGHT WIDOW (The Night Series) - Carol Davis Luce
4 - GUARANTEED JUSTICE (The Justice Series) - M A Comley
5 - STRANGER IN TOWN - Cheryl Bradshaw
6 - BREAKING STEELE (A Sarah Steele Thriller) - Aaron Patterson & Ellie Ann
7 - MOONLIGHT SONATA (A Dick Moonlight Thriller) - Vincent Zandri
8 - TERMINUS - Joshua Graham
9 - ONE DAY IN BUDAPEST - J F Penn
10 - DEAD CELEB (The Dead Celeb Series) - Michele Scott
11 - FINAL VECTOR - Allan Leverone
12 - THE GIFTS (A Jacody Ives Mystery) - Linda S Prather
Pick up a copy of this special edition bundle from the following retailers for only $0.99/49p or 77p in the UK!
Amazon B & N iTunes Kobo
12 complete works by 12 of today's hottest mystery and thriller writers, including USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors. Very special price for this special edition bundle!
_________________
A $46.65 Value (if purchased separately) - Reg. Retail: $9.99
10 full-length novels + 2 long novellas
Over 680 5-star reviews across all 12 titles!
_________________
1 - DON'T KNOW JACK (The Hunt For Reacher Series) - Diane Capri
2 - CRY WOLF (A Laura Cardinal Novella) - J Carson Black
3 - NIGHT WIDOW (The Night Series) - Carol Davis Luce
4 - GUARANTEED JUSTICE (The Justice Series) - M A Comley
5 - STRANGER IN TOWN - Cheryl Bradshaw
6 - BREAKING STEELE (A Sarah Steele Thriller) - Aaron Patterson & Ellie Ann
7 - MOONLIGHT SONATA (A Dick Moonlight Thriller) - Vincent Zandri
8 - TERMINUS - Joshua Graham
9 - ONE DAY IN BUDAPEST - J F Penn
10 - DEAD CELEB (The Dead Celeb Series) - Michele Scott
11 - FINAL VECTOR - Allan Leverone
12 - THE GIFTS (A Jacody Ives Mystery) - Linda S Prather
Pick up a copy of this special edition bundle from the following retailers for only $0.99/49p or 77p in the UK!
Amazon B & N iTunes Kobo
February 21, 2014
My latest press release for Grave Intention
My latest press release for Grave IntentionThe British author proving you can make a good living from eBooks
Whoever said you can’t make money from writing e-books, hasn’t met M A Comley.MA, or Mel Comley, was in the first wave of writers to catch the wave of new authors who were the early adopters of the ebook phenomenon.
Some fell by the wayside of the intensely competitive flurry of wanna-be authors, but Ms Comley, armed with a gift for storytelling and a steely determination to succeed, proved to be the real deal. She knew that this was her chance to realise her dream of being an author and she wasn't going to let it pass her by.
Mel Comley
Just four years on and Ms Comley is an Amazon Kindle Top 20 and Barnes & Noble Nook Top Five bestselling author. She has just published the second book in her second thriller series, Grave Intention.
Ms Comley's first "Justice" series, featuring a feisty but fallible female detective has sold more than half a million copies since its release in 2010, reaching Amazon Kindle's Top 100 in both the UK and the US several times. Its success was mirrored on B&N Nook and on iTunes, with several in theJustice series hitting the Top 10.Her latest, Grave Intention, is a psychological thriller that follows its predecessor, Sole Intention, released just six months ago. It has opened up a new audience to Ms Comley whose Justice series has made her a familiar name with the ever-growing eBook readership who prefer fast-paced crime novels.The Intention series is based in the English, West Midlands city of Worcester and features private investigator, Ellen Brazil. When Brazil is hired to find ex-banker Charles Dugan, who disappeared after his mansion burned to the ground, she quickly discovers that Dugan's penchant for high-stakes poker has earned him a circle of very dangerous acquaintances.Ms Comley said, "Worcester is a place dear to my heart and an area I miss dearly now that I live in France. It's a different type of novel to the ones I'm used to writing and there's definitely a twist at the end that will give the reader an ahhh moment. It's loosely based on a true story that hit the headlines in the UK a few years ago."I tend to base my books in places I've lived. The Justice series is based in London and Kent, the Intention series takes place around the Worcester area. A third series I've begun, Hero, is located in Manchester, so I've covered a good chunk of England!"
Before her success, Ms Comley was living with her mother in France, renovating properties and recovering from an unhappy marriage. After attending a creative writing course, she knew the direction she wanted to travel and she had the work ethic to make it happen."I do work hard – often 100 hour weeks and my mum, who's my biggest fan and most trustworthy critic, is always there to make sure I remember to stop and eat! At the start people said you couldn't make a good living publishing eBooks, unless you got snapped up by a traditional publisher. I've been approached several times, but I prefer the control I have over my own destiny."I was lucky to be in the first wave of eBook authors and have built up a loyal following – as well as a thick skin at times! And I am making a living – a very good one. It's like the old Gary Player quote: 'The harder I work, the luckier I get'." Grave Intention is available in EBook format on all Kindle via Amazon, Kobo and B&N Nook sites. Keep up with M A Comley at her website: http://melcomley.blogspot.fr/ and by signing up for her newsletters
To find her new book, go to your local Amazon, Nook or Kobo site and enter the book ids below:· Amazon· Barnes & Noble· KOBO iTunes
Whoever said you can’t make money from writing e-books, hasn’t met M A Comley.MA, or Mel Comley, was in the first wave of writers to catch the wave of new authors who were the early adopters of the ebook phenomenon.
Some fell by the wayside of the intensely competitive flurry of wanna-be authors, but Ms Comley, armed with a gift for storytelling and a steely determination to succeed, proved to be the real deal. She knew that this was her chance to realise her dream of being an author and she wasn't going to let it pass her by.
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Mel ComleyJust four years on and Ms Comley is an Amazon Kindle Top 20 and Barnes & Noble Nook Top Five bestselling author. She has just published the second book in her second thriller series, Grave Intention.
Ms Comley's first "Justice" series, featuring a feisty but fallible female detective has sold more than half a million copies since its release in 2010, reaching Amazon Kindle's Top 100 in both the UK and the US several times. Its success was mirrored on B&N Nook and on iTunes, with several in theJustice series hitting the Top 10.Her latest, Grave Intention, is a psychological thriller that follows its predecessor, Sole Intention, released just six months ago. It has opened up a new audience to Ms Comley whose Justice series has made her a familiar name with the ever-growing eBook readership who prefer fast-paced crime novels.The Intention series is based in the English, West Midlands city of Worcester and features private investigator, Ellen Brazil. When Brazil is hired to find ex-banker Charles Dugan, who disappeared after his mansion burned to the ground, she quickly discovers that Dugan's penchant for high-stakes poker has earned him a circle of very dangerous acquaintances.Ms Comley said, "Worcester is a place dear to my heart and an area I miss dearly now that I live in France. It's a different type of novel to the ones I'm used to writing and there's definitely a twist at the end that will give the reader an ahhh moment. It's loosely based on a true story that hit the headlines in the UK a few years ago."I tend to base my books in places I've lived. The Justice series is based in London and Kent, the Intention series takes place around the Worcester area. A third series I've begun, Hero, is located in Manchester, so I've covered a good chunk of England!"
Before her success, Ms Comley was living with her mother in France, renovating properties and recovering from an unhappy marriage. After attending a creative writing course, she knew the direction she wanted to travel and she had the work ethic to make it happen."I do work hard – often 100 hour weeks and my mum, who's my biggest fan and most trustworthy critic, is always there to make sure I remember to stop and eat! At the start people said you couldn't make a good living publishing eBooks, unless you got snapped up by a traditional publisher. I've been approached several times, but I prefer the control I have over my own destiny."I was lucky to be in the first wave of eBook authors and have built up a loyal following – as well as a thick skin at times! And I am making a living – a very good one. It's like the old Gary Player quote: 'The harder I work, the luckier I get'." Grave Intention is available in EBook format on all Kindle via Amazon, Kobo and B&N Nook sites. Keep up with M A Comley at her website: http://melcomley.blogspot.fr/ and by signing up for her newslettersTo find her new book, go to your local Amazon, Nook or Kobo site and enter the book ids below:· Amazon· Barnes & Noble· KOBO iTunes
February 16, 2014
The penultimate three members of The Twelve.
Well, here are the penultimate three members of The Twelve. Stay tuned for the final three is this exciting venture.
Join The Twelve facebook page here. https://www.facebook.com/thetwelvexii
Join The Twelve facebook page here. https://www.facebook.com/thetwelvexii
February 12, 2014
Another three members of The Twelve.
I'm pleased to announce another three members who belong to this exclusive group. Keep tuned for more about this group of bestselling authors.
February 8, 2014
Who are the Twelve?
Here are a couple of profiles hinting at some of the people involved in this fantastic new venture. Stay tuned for more over the coming week.
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February 6, 2014
New release! Grave Intention only $0.99/77p
Well, sorry for the delay folks. Here she is, the second book in the Intention series, Grave Intention.
Here's what to expect;
Private investigator Ellen Brazil is hired to find ex-banker Charles Dugan, who disappeared after his mansion burned to the ground. Ellen quickly discovers that Dugan’s new profession—playing poker full time—has earned him a circle of very dangerous “friends.”
Ellen’s investigation is disrupted when her mother is injured, leaving Ellen to wonder why her mother’s abusive husband has gone missing when he should be at the hospital. Ellen finds herself trying to solve two cases at once while smoothing over her own personal issues.
When she learns Dugan has plans to flee the country, Ellen knows it’s imperative to find him before the gang he owes money to discover his whereabouts and carry out their grave intentions.
You can buy it for the next week only at an introductory price of $0.99/77p from the following stores.
Amazon Barnes and Noble
Kobo
Here's what to expect;
Private investigator Ellen Brazil is hired to find ex-banker Charles Dugan, who disappeared after his mansion burned to the ground. Ellen quickly discovers that Dugan’s new profession—playing poker full time—has earned him a circle of very dangerous “friends.”
Ellen’s investigation is disrupted when her mother is injured, leaving Ellen to wonder why her mother’s abusive husband has gone missing when he should be at the hospital. Ellen finds herself trying to solve two cases at once while smoothing over her own personal issues.
When she learns Dugan has plans to flee the country, Ellen knows it’s imperative to find him before the gang he owes money to discover his whereabouts and carry out their grave intentions.
You can buy it for the next week only at an introductory price of $0.99/77p from the following stores.
Amazon Barnes and Noble
Kobo
January 12, 2014
January 11, 2014
Win a Kindle Fire HDX!
Win a Kindle Fire HDX, $229.00 Amazon Gift Card or $229.00 in Paypal Cash
Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value)
This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT!
Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipped in a little money towards a Kindle Fire HDX 7".
All New Kindle Fire HDX 7" GiveawayThe winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only - $229 Value)
Or $229 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)
Or $229 in Paypal Cash (International)
Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only - $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International).
There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blog. See details in the rafflecopter on how to enter to win the 2nd Kindle Fire HDX 7".
Ends 2/9/14
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writerand sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
January Sponsors
I Am A Reader, Not A WriterFeed Your ReaderThe (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old GirlAuthor Kimber Leigh WheatonAuthor Inger IversenNESSAROXAuthor Carol Davis LuceThe Reporter and the GirlAuthor David PandolfBella Street WritesAuthor Bonnie BlytheAuthor Elizabeth SeckmanMyLadyWeb: Women's History and Women AuthorsJust One More ChapterAuthor Donna FasanoAuthor Lia FairchildAuthor Linda S. PratherAuthor Heather McCoubreyAuthor M.A. ComleyJessica Loves BooksFae BooksAuthor Cidney SwansonLori's Reading CornerAuthor Jennifer LaurensAllergic to Life~Owl Always Be ReadingAuthor J.L. WeilBuku-Buku DidiBarb's Wire - eBooks & MoreAuthor Jennifer Gilby RobertsAnother Head Full of FantasyFairiechick's Fantasy Book ReaderAuthor Kim CresswellMother Daughter Book ReviewsBuried Under RomanceJenna Does BooksLaurie HereThe Bunny's ReviewBea's Book NookFabulously Girly Book BlogThe Loopy LibrarianBound4EscapeMichael SciFanChapter by ChapterAuthor Helen SmithButton-the-Push Books and GiveawaysAuthor S.M. BloodingBack Off My BooksAuthor Brinda BerryAuthor Christie AndersonAuthor Leslie A. SusskindMore Than A ReviewAuthor Heather GrayPaige RyanFire and IceAuthor Bryna Butler
Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value)
This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT!
Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipped in a little money towards a Kindle Fire HDX 7".
All New Kindle Fire HDX 7" GiveawayThe winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only - $229 Value)
Or $229 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)
Or $229 in Paypal Cash (International)
Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only - $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International).
There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blog. See details in the rafflecopter on how to enter to win the 2nd Kindle Fire HDX 7".
Ends 2/9/14
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writerand sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
January Sponsors
I Am A Reader, Not A WriterFeed Your ReaderThe (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old GirlAuthor Kimber Leigh WheatonAuthor Inger IversenNESSAROXAuthor Carol Davis LuceThe Reporter and the GirlAuthor David PandolfBella Street WritesAuthor Bonnie BlytheAuthor Elizabeth SeckmanMyLadyWeb: Women's History and Women AuthorsJust One More ChapterAuthor Donna FasanoAuthor Lia FairchildAuthor Linda S. PratherAuthor Heather McCoubreyAuthor M.A. ComleyJessica Loves BooksFae BooksAuthor Cidney SwansonLori's Reading CornerAuthor Jennifer LaurensAllergic to Life~Owl Always Be ReadingAuthor J.L. WeilBuku-Buku DidiBarb's Wire - eBooks & MoreAuthor Jennifer Gilby RobertsAnother Head Full of FantasyFairiechick's Fantasy Book ReaderAuthor Kim CresswellMother Daughter Book ReviewsBuried Under RomanceJenna Does BooksLaurie HereThe Bunny's ReviewBea's Book NookFabulously Girly Book BlogThe Loopy LibrarianBound4EscapeMichael SciFanChapter by ChapterAuthor Helen SmithButton-the-Push Books and GiveawaysAuthor S.M. BloodingBack Off My BooksAuthor Brinda BerryAuthor Christie AndersonAuthor Leslie A. SusskindMore Than A ReviewAuthor Heather GrayPaige RyanFire and IceAuthor Bryna Butler
January 4, 2014
Book Reader's Heaven: OMG! Linda Prather Flew Into Big-Time With Eternal...
Book Reader's Heaven: OMG! Linda Prather Flew Into Big-Time With Eternal...: “One more, sweetheart, and we’ll be finished.” He folded her hands across her chest, carefully arranging them to hide the missing fingers....
