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Baghdadi Social Life....
“The city was bursting with cafés and restaurants, where elegantly dressed musicians, poets, journalists, and pedestrians gathered. Baghdad was Iraq’s city that never slept”
The Gardener of Baghdad
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The Gardener of Baghdad
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Weekend Read!
“Turn off the lights, Relax and enjoy your read”
The Gardener of Baghdad
"Two people, one city, different times; connected by a memoir. Can love exist in a city destined for decades of misery?"
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The Gardener of Baghdad
"Two people, one city, different times; connected by a memoir. Can love exist in a city destined for decades of misery?"
To enjoy the golden era of Baghdad, visit:
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M91LJGW
UK http://goo.gl/hlOVFS
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The Clout of Gen
The Clout Of Gen
This Time-Travel Suspense, is a mystery fiction that deals with conspiracy stretched for decades.
"What if major events in history have been planned decades ahead?"
Newspaper reporter John Teddy’s miserable life is turned upside down when he uncovers a voice from the past—a voice that suspiciously knows far too much about the would-be future. John’s natural curiosity to understand the hidden message takes him to places he never imagined seeing, and ongoing conspiracies he never thought existed. The more John gets involved, the more he is led towards mysteries that are beyond his understanding. The circle of people involved grows bigger stretching from west to east; each step forward is like a step backward.
Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J0BSZO
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Ahmad Ardalan
This Time-Travel Suspense, is a mystery fiction that deals with conspiracy stretched for decades.
"What if major events in history have been planned decades ahead?"
Newspaper reporter John Teddy’s miserable life is turned upside down when he uncovers a voice from the past—a voice that suspiciously knows far too much about the would-be future. John’s natural curiosity to understand the hidden message takes him to places he never imagined seeing, and ongoing conspiracies he never thought existed. The more John gets involved, the more he is led towards mysteries that are beyond his understanding. The circle of people involved grows bigger stretching from west to east; each step forward is like a step backward.
Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J0BSZO
Kobo:https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-...
Barnes and Noble:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...
Smashwords:https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Apple & Other Platforms:https://www.books2read.com/u/bzaPZD
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Ahmad Ardalan
Moments of love
A moment in the life of The Gardener of Baghdad...
"We carved our names in the bark of several trees, chased each other like children, and skipped stones in the lake." ~The Gardener of Baghdad~
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"We carved our names in the bark of several trees, chased each other like children, and skipped stones in the lake." ~The Gardener of Baghdad~
To enjoy the golden era of Baghdad, visit:
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M91LJGW
UK http://goo.gl/hlOVFS
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~Matt Vol I~ 23/1/2015 Release Date
Mark your calendars!
My Latest novel Matt Vol I is available for Pre-order now. Its official release has been set to 23/1/2015.
The novel is the beginning of a Short Story Thriller Series. At the same date of release Matt Vol II: Chaos in Dubai will be ready for Pre order.
"They murdered my wife two years ago...
Tonight, you die.
I am Matt, your nightmare!"
On a quiet night like any other, Matt, a successful entrepreneur, returns home to his gorgeous villa, only to find his wife brutally murdered. A soft verdict against the culprits, a gang of violent teenagers, spins Matt's relatively calm and collected demeanor into something far more sinister. In a manic rage, he seeks vengeance for what has been stolen from him, and he lashes out against the weak system. Sleepless, lonely, tormented nights torture him, filling his head and his heart with frustration, hate, and anger, unleashing an entirely different side of the man--a monster even he did not know existed within him. From Berlin to Rome to Paris, the great cities of the world suffer in the wake of his wrath, as brutal, barbaric killings seem to be the only temporary antidote for his fuming, blood-boiling rage. His victims, so easily deprived of life, seem to be the only cure, the only way to soothe his yearning for revenge, or are they?
Matt Vol I can be found :
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QKVWNLW
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Ahmad Ardalan
My Latest novel Matt Vol I is available for Pre-order now. Its official release has been set to 23/1/2015.
The novel is the beginning of a Short Story Thriller Series. At the same date of release Matt Vol II: Chaos in Dubai will be ready for Pre order.
"They murdered my wife two years ago...
Tonight, you die.
I am Matt, your nightmare!"
On a quiet night like any other, Matt, a successful entrepreneur, returns home to his gorgeous villa, only to find his wife brutally murdered. A soft verdict against the culprits, a gang of violent teenagers, spins Matt's relatively calm and collected demeanor into something far more sinister. In a manic rage, he seeks vengeance for what has been stolen from him, and he lashes out against the weak system. Sleepless, lonely, tormented nights torture him, filling his head and his heart with frustration, hate, and anger, unleashing an entirely different side of the man--a monster even he did not know existed within him. From Berlin to Rome to Paris, the great cities of the world suffer in the wake of his wrath, as brutal, barbaric killings seem to be the only temporary antidote for his fuming, blood-boiling rage. His victims, so easily deprived of life, seem to be the only cure, the only way to soothe his yearning for revenge, or are they?
Matt Vol I can be found :
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QKVWNLW
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Thanks!
Ahmad Ardalan
~Matt Vol II (Chaos in Dubai)~ Available Now!
Grab your copy!
After a month of the release of Matt Vol I, Part 2 of my (Short Story Thriller Series) Matt Vol II is Available now.
"They tried hard to stop me. But, even I can't stop myself"
In the bustling city of Dubai, the new theater for his manic actions, Matt faces his worst enemy: a deep inner struggle for identity. Part of him craves the recognition a media frenzy and a new infamous nickname grant him, for he feels his murders are works of art that demand attention, but a love interest reawakens another part of him, reigniting an innocence he once carried within. Can love overcome hate in a city that prides itself on being a luxurious safe haven? As the end nears, which version of Matt will he be?
Matt Vol II (Chaos in Dubai): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RN69YX8
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Enjoy the Suspense!
Ahmad Ardalan
After a month of the release of Matt Vol I, Part 2 of my (Short Story Thriller Series) Matt Vol II is Available now.
"They tried hard to stop me. But, even I can't stop myself"
In the bustling city of Dubai, the new theater for his manic actions, Matt faces his worst enemy: a deep inner struggle for identity. Part of him craves the recognition a media frenzy and a new infamous nickname grant him, for he feels his murders are works of art that demand attention, but a love interest reawakens another part of him, reigniting an innocence he once carried within. Can love overcome hate in a city that prides itself on being a luxurious safe haven? As the end nears, which version of Matt will he be?
Matt Vol II (Chaos in Dubai): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RN69YX8
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Enjoy the Suspense!
Ahmad Ardalan
~New Cover~ The Gardener of Baghdad
“For those who believe in love at all costs, this one is for you..”
The Gardener of Baghdad
"Two people, one city, different times; connected by a memoir. Can love exist in a city destined for decades of misery?"
To enjoy the golden era of Baghdad, visit:
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M91LJGW
UK http://goo.gl/hlOVFS
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Ahmad Ardalan
The Gardener of Baghdad
"Two people, one city, different times; connected by a memoir. Can love exist in a city destined for decades of misery?"
To enjoy the golden era of Baghdad, visit:
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M91LJGW
UK http://goo.gl/hlOVFS
To learn more about any future releases,and promotions, subscribe to my mail list, visit: http://mad.ly/signups/130001/join
Ahmad Ardalan
My journey to BookBub
29th July, 2014, I finally hit the publish button on Amazon. My novel The Gardener of Baghdad became a reality.
Writing this novel had been an emotional experience. I left Iraq, as the drums of war were getting louder. I only returned back to my hometown eleven years later. Though the visit was short, its effect was intense.
Baghdad despite the wars and unrest was still beautiful in its nature and people. The trip inspired me to write a story of hope and love, a heartfelt tale that would paint another fair picture about this magical city that was otherwise portrayed badly be the media over the years.
***
As the days passed by, the reviews were coming from those who had read the novel. Most of them were encouraging, but the success, I had envisioned for this novel was still not what I had hoped for. There was something not clicking, a piece of the puzzle was missing.
This missing piece became more and more important, and reached its peak, when I was rejected by the biggest book promoter for eBooks, Bookbub for the third time.
I finally decided to put this problem on the table, and there was no better place than the friendly blog for authors Kboards. To be precise the Writers' Café thread.
I asked a simple question …..
“Why? Why would Bookbub reject a story that had so much heart into it?”
Many of my fellow authors replied. Some would say it was because it was still new. Give it time. Others mentioned, it needed more reviews. But the majority answered by
“You need to think of a new cover!”
And that was when the artistic Scarlett Rugers, who had done great covers for many, volunteered to take the challenge of designing a new cover for me, and all that, free of charge.
Of course I was more than happy, as her work was more than beautiful.
My Old Cover:
It took Scarlett just over a week to transfer my words into a lovely cover that showed beauty and passion. Something The Gardener of Baghdad showed throughout his journey in Baghdad, five decades ago.
Within a day, I uploaded the new cover on Amazon, and approached Bookbub, the result brought joy beyond any explanation.
“Hi Ahmad,
Thanks for your submission! We’d be happy to feature your title The Gardener of Baghdad.”
My Date with Bookbub is set... 11th of April
I read the email again and again, I was still in disbelief. I danced to some of my favorite music, then when I was back on Earth, I sent an email to the person, who made all this happen, Scarlett Rugers.
Scarlett, thank you. You are a true kind and humble talent.
To all the Iraqis at home, and scattered around the world. We will be back as a united nation.
To all the people around, there is always hope. I dedicate this novel to you.
To enjoy the beauty of Baghdad, visit:
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M91LJGW
UK http://goo.gl/hlOVFS
To learn more about any future releases,and promotions, subscribe to my mail list, visit: http://mad.ly/signups/130001/join
Ahmad Ardalan
Writing this novel had been an emotional experience. I left Iraq, as the drums of war were getting louder. I only returned back to my hometown eleven years later. Though the visit was short, its effect was intense.
Baghdad despite the wars and unrest was still beautiful in its nature and people. The trip inspired me to write a story of hope and love, a heartfelt tale that would paint another fair picture about this magical city that was otherwise portrayed badly be the media over the years.
*** As the days passed by, the reviews were coming from those who had read the novel. Most of them were encouraging, but the success, I had envisioned for this novel was still not what I had hoped for. There was something not clicking, a piece of the puzzle was missing.
This missing piece became more and more important, and reached its peak, when I was rejected by the biggest book promoter for eBooks, Bookbub for the third time.
I finally decided to put this problem on the table, and there was no better place than the friendly blog for authors Kboards. To be precise the Writers' Café thread.
I asked a simple question …..
“Why? Why would Bookbub reject a story that had so much heart into it?”
Many of my fellow authors replied. Some would say it was because it was still new. Give it time. Others mentioned, it needed more reviews. But the majority answered by
“You need to think of a new cover!”
And that was when the artistic Scarlett Rugers, who had done great covers for many, volunteered to take the challenge of designing a new cover for me, and all that, free of charge.
Of course I was more than happy, as her work was more than beautiful.
My Old Cover:
It took Scarlett just over a week to transfer my words into a lovely cover that showed beauty and passion. Something The Gardener of Baghdad showed throughout his journey in Baghdad, five decades ago.
Within a day, I uploaded the new cover on Amazon, and approached Bookbub, the result brought joy beyond any explanation.
“Hi Ahmad,
Thanks for your submission! We’d be happy to feature your title The Gardener of Baghdad.”
My Date with Bookbub is set... 11th of April
I read the email again and again, I was still in disbelief. I danced to some of my favorite music, then when I was back on Earth, I sent an email to the person, who made all this happen, Scarlett Rugers.
Scarlett, thank you. You are a true kind and humble talent.
To all the Iraqis at home, and scattered around the world. We will be back as a united nation.
To all the people around, there is always hope. I dedicate this novel to you.
To enjoy the beauty of Baghdad, visit:
USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M91LJGW
UK http://goo.gl/hlOVFS
To learn more about any future releases,and promotions, subscribe to my mail list, visit: http://mad.ly/signups/130001/join
Ahmad Ardalan
Belief!
"With belief, a dream becomes a reality"
Three years ago, I ventured into the land of self-publishing. I had a dream, a vision, that one day, I would hold a book that had my name on it. Two days ago, my dream became true.
July 2012, I self-published a mystery called "The Clout Of Gen" as an eBook.
July 2014, the same way, but this time it was a novel to a city I call home "The Gardener of Baghdad".
Within a few months, Matt Vol I: as well as Matt Vol II: & Matt Vol III: Hunterman were published. Day by day, the reviews were coming. Then the emails, most of them praising the books at the same time, asking the same question...
"When will there be a Paperback? Something we can hold?"
My answer is Now!
Twenty years, ago, there was an unjust embargo on Iraq. It was hard for me to get newly published books to read, even books that had been published three or five years ago. And now, with the support and help of many, I have published two of my own.
There is nothing, a person can not do, if he or she had the will. A dream is a dream, if you allow it to stay so!
The Gardener of Baghdad
~Amazon~ http://amzn.to/1KBmnFq
~CreateSpace~ https://www.createspace.com/5624171
The Clout of Gen
~Amazon~ http://amzn.to/1eDhJII
~Createspace~ https://www.createspace.com/5634076
Three years ago, I ventured into the land of self-publishing. I had a dream, a vision, that one day, I would hold a book that had my name on it. Two days ago, my dream became true.
July 2012, I self-published a mystery called "The Clout Of Gen" as an eBook.
July 2014, the same way, but this time it was a novel to a city I call home "The Gardener of Baghdad".
Within a few months, Matt Vol I: as well as Matt Vol II: & Matt Vol III: Hunterman were published. Day by day, the reviews were coming. Then the emails, most of them praising the books at the same time, asking the same question...
"When will there be a Paperback? Something we can hold?"
My answer is Now!
Twenty years, ago, there was an unjust embargo on Iraq. It was hard for me to get newly published books to read, even books that had been published three or five years ago. And now, with the support and help of many, I have published two of my own.
There is nothing, a person can not do, if he or she had the will. A dream is a dream, if you allow it to stay so!
The Gardener of Baghdad
~Amazon~ http://amzn.to/1KBmnFq
~CreateSpace~ https://www.createspace.com/5624171
The Clout of Gen
~Amazon~ http://amzn.to/1eDhJII
~Createspace~ https://www.createspace.com/5634076
Matt Boxset
Matt: A Matt Godfrey Short thriller Trilogy
is Available now!
Matt" is a short novella thriller trilogy.
"They murdered my wife two years ago...
Tonight, you die.
I am Matt, your nightmare!"
On a quiet night like any other, Matt, a successful entrepreneur, returns home to his gorgeous villa, only to find his wife brutally murdered. A soft verdict against the culprits, a gang of violent teenagers, spins Matt's relatively calm and collected demeanor into something far more sinister. In a manic rage, he seeks vengeance for what has been stolen from him, and he lashes out against the weak system. Sleepless, lonely, tormented nights torture him, filling his head and his heart with frustration, hate, and anger, unleashing an entirely different side of the man--a monster even he did not know existed within him. From Berlin to Rome to Paris, the great cities of the world suffer in the wake of his wrath, as brutal, barbaric killings seem to be the only temporary antidote for his fuming, blood-boiling rage. His victims, so easily deprived of life, seem to be the only cure, the only way to soothe his yearning for revenge, or are they?
Matt Boxset: https://www.books2read.com/u/mqpGvQ
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Enjoy the Suspense!
Ahmad Ardalan
is Available now!
Matt" is a short novella thriller trilogy.
"They murdered my wife two years ago...
Tonight, you die.
I am Matt, your nightmare!"
On a quiet night like any other, Matt, a successful entrepreneur, returns home to his gorgeous villa, only to find his wife brutally murdered. A soft verdict against the culprits, a gang of violent teenagers, spins Matt's relatively calm and collected demeanor into something far more sinister. In a manic rage, he seeks vengeance for what has been stolen from him, and he lashes out against the weak system. Sleepless, lonely, tormented nights torture him, filling his head and his heart with frustration, hate, and anger, unleashing an entirely different side of the man--a monster even he did not know existed within him. From Berlin to Rome to Paris, the great cities of the world suffer in the wake of his wrath, as brutal, barbaric killings seem to be the only temporary antidote for his fuming, blood-boiling rage. His victims, so easily deprived of life, seem to be the only cure, the only way to soothe his yearning for revenge, or are they?
Matt Boxset: https://www.books2read.com/u/mqpGvQ
To subscribe to my mail list, visit: http://mad.ly/signups/130001/join
Enjoy the Suspense!
Ahmad Ardalan
There is a story inside us all!
Newspaper reporter John Teddy’s miserable life is turned upside down when he uncovers a voice from the past—a voice that suspiciously knows far too much about the would-be future, his natural curiosit
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