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SIMPOC 1 FREE 7/30 & 7/31

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Today 7/30 and tomorrow 7/31 SIMPOC 1 “The Thinking Computer” will be free on Amazon prior to release of SIMPOC 2 “Human Remnants” on Friday 8/1.

SIMPOC 1 “The Thinking Computer” – 99.9997% of all humans have been wiped out by a very suspicious virus. SIMPOC’s programmer doesn’t come in to work, that day, the next; or ever. The commander of the space station Oasis, Joan Herl is forced to abandon the station because of dwindling resources. When they land on earth they are attacked by another thinking computer who would do anything to protect itself and to continue thinking.

The moon colony Dessert Beach, is trapped as their resources are running out and they must decide when to come home. They have only lifeboats to carry them back to the lifeless earth and what will they find when they enter the atmosphere and land.

The astronauts trapped on the Mars colony Red Dirt are in worse condition. Their systems will break down and resources will run out. Coming home for them is a different story. The lifeboats aren’t made for that purpose and must be rebuilt before the colony breaks down. Should they stay and take their chances on Mars, or should they journey back to earth.

Exciting first book of a new series on Amazon. It will make a great weekend read. I hope you enjoy it; it has great reviews.

Gemini

 

Here is a question for everyone. My next series is called Gemini and the reviews are pretty good. The total story has around 100,000 words. I’m debating if I should release it in 5 books at about 20K per book, or if I should publish it as a full novel.

If I release it as 5 novellas priced at 99 cents for the first 3 then $2.99 for the last two, the total price would be $7.96 for all five. If I publish it as a full book, then I’ll likely ask about $6.99 for it.

Should it be 5 books or would everyone prefer 1 book?

Please let me know.

SIMPOC 2 – Human Remnants

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Get SIMPOC 1 now available on Amazon. SIMPOC 2 – Human Remnants is being released on 8/1/2014. Enjoy the read.

Now that 99.9997% of the human race is dead and the few remaining humans are putting their lives back together. Something unexpected happens and the entire planet and remainder of the humans are at risk.

Gemini Book Cover

Well here it is, the cover for my new series Gemini. I had great input from a lot of people and I hope I made the right changes. Let me know what you think. I think the first book will be out around mid August and then every 2-3 week per book after that.

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Gemini Book Cover – Good?, Bad?

Well I’m finally getting close to releasing my 5 book series called Gemini. It is a story about a very naive alien race that wonders if there is a planet orbiting opposite to them on the other side of their sun. When they find out the answer it almost destroys them.

Here is the book cover for the first book, and each subsequent book will have the same background but will have II of V, III of V etc.

At lease respond to the poll, but I’d love some feedback.

FYI the yellow symbol is the Astrological symbol for Gemini. :>


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eBook – Price vs. page count (Does size matter?)

When eBook readers consider buying an eBook do you look at the page count? Does the Amazon estimate of 200 pages make a $4.99 book more attractive or does a 90 page count for $4.99 seem like too much money?

I guess I’m really asking does size matter?

What to name an evil insect?

Great inputs. I particularly like the thought of making the king of the insects a female. In my stories I’ve focused on world building and characters that don’t fit the classic mold. One of my series SIMPOC is about how the “Evil Computer” becomes evil. In this story I have strong female characters and instead of a typical insect population that speaks with hard sounds, these insects speak with a melodic voice.

Some of the current insect characters have names like Irrrm, and Romaa. The current insect king was called just Supreme, but one of my book reviewers said that reminded her of ‘bacon and cheese’. Right now I’m leaning towards something like VanMacca which is a variation of some of your suggestions.

I’m going through the last edit so when I decide on the name I’ll publish it here and let you guys know what it is.

Thanks

 

Book pricing?

Got a questions for my hordes of readers! ;>

My first book SIMPOC was listed at 99 cents and the purchases were moderate. The second book in the series “SIMPOC – Human Remnants” will be out by the end of July. I’m debating about the price for the two books. Should I price the second one at $2.99, should I change the price of the first book to $2.99? Should the second one be $.99 also?

There is a large debate among authors regarding ebook pricing. Should I price my books at $.99 to get a following or does that cheapen the book and thus attract readers who aren’t interested?

For any of you that bought my first book, was it worth $.99 or would you have been satisfied if it was $2.99.?

I have another series called Gemini which is 5 books long and I’m sure I’ll have the same pricing concerns as that release date approaches in early August.

 

Insect Leader Name

To clarify, this insect is a male. Although it’s interesting how much that applies to an alien insect species.  In my first drafts I called it “The Supreme” and my reviewer said it reminded her of cheese and bacon. :>)

Need help for a character name.

I need some help. I have a 5 book series called Gemini starting release probably late July or early August. The book has an aggressive insect species and I need a good name for the leader.

One of my reviewers thinks the character needs a better name and I agree. Please give me suggestions on a name for the leader of an insect planet who is a very aggressive military leader. My only point is, the insect language is melodic.