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Voice Of The Tiger – A Book Review by Samantha Ford

Samantha’s Review of the Voice of the Tiger This delightful story is told against the backdrop of the lush jungles of the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. The authors knowledge of the ways of the aboriginal people is particularly impressive giving a unique insight into their cultural ways. The main character in the story is Vince, a
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Goodreads – A Good Choice for Authors

It has to be said there are social media sites and there are social media sites for independent publishers, authors and writers. Goodreads fits into the latter category. Why? Because that is where book lovers hang out, writers and readers. Now if you are a writer then there is one thing you will be desperate
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The Mobius Twist, A Sci-Fi Story of Alien Abduction

Now you can view the video review of The Mobius Twist, a sci-fi story of alien abduction and a threat to the human race from inter-galactic beings from a dead planet.

http://youtu.be/WL1aqRdB_V0

Don't forget to like it and share it, especially if you think the book is worth a look.

Markham Turner and the Mobius Twist

Book Publishing Options for Independent Authors

In this world of ever changing technology the mainstay of publishing and the written word, printed books, are under threat. The common, new usurper is the eBook, rapidly becoming the media choice of multitudes of avid readers. The reason why is pretty clear, the parallel and exponential rise of mobile technology that provides a means of
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The Reluctant Killer

Reluctant Heroes & HIV Stories The reluctant killer is a story of survival, of someone battling the worst kind of personal illness and, just when he finally thinks he is getting his life back, is caught up in a horrific event, totally beyond his control. Visiting his favourite city, New York, he finds himself captured by terrorists and
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The Whistleblower Affair

Corporate Greed in the World of Banking Once upon a time . . . bankers were respected. Not loved, perhaps, but trusted and consulted when times got rough or money was needed for a special investment. But as scandal mounted upon scandal in recent years, this respect has evaporated. The reputation of our major banks
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Finding Good Books to Read

You would think that finding a good book to read in this new world of digital technology would be a synch! Not always the case though, traditional publishing is in decline and the time of the independent publisher is definitely here, but with a few drawbacks. Love them or loathe them traditional publishers, good ones
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How to Download an ebook to Kindle

If you want to know how to download an ebook to Kindle, the first thing you need to know is what file formats a Kindle can use. If you chose the correct file format then the process becomes no more difficult than using a file manager like ‘Windows Explorer’ to move the file from your
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Manufacturing Processes – A Miniature Guide to Engineering & Materials

Ever wondered how things are made?  Those products you see and use every day. This book reveals  how engineers and designers  decide which manufacturing processes to use when they want to create a new product? Most books covering the topic of manufacturing engineering tend to be encyclopaedic in nature, but if you are looking for a simple overview
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Why Shoppers Abandon Online Shopping Carts

This post is for authors that sell their own books from their blogs or websites and are perhaps wondering why they are not making as many sales as they would like. Before getting started you should probably be aware that the percentage of shopping carts abandoned, according to a white paper I have recently been
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