Lyra’s Comments (group member since Jan 05, 2017)

Lyra’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Hey, everyone! Just letting you all know that book 2 of my Shiva XIV series, The Veil of Truth will be FREE on kindle for Oscar day on the 26th! In combo with the first book being only .99 cents, I'm hoping it'll be one-two punch! :)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018YOND8Y

This is great! I added my book info on the other thread, but I noticed my book was already there on the site. Thanks! :)
I also noticed that some people have their bio and twitter/fb handles listed. Should I supply those as well?

Shiva XIV

(Scifi/Fantasy Series)

Prophecy rules, science rebels, and the fate of all depends on a boy named Ayn.

Predestined to become the great messiah of his people, Ayn must save his galaxy from disease and war. But when an unknown enemy threatens everyone he loves, the destiny he thought was his spins out of control.

A coming of age story amidst galactic turmoil, Shiva XIV has action, romance, mysticism, and magical creatures. Join Ayn and his friends as his journey to become a heroic legend unfolds!

Book 1 on sale for .99 until April 1st.
https://www.amazon.com/Shiva-XIV-Book...

Book 1 also for giveaway until Feb 28th:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Book 2:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

Book 3:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Riddle-Gods-Sh...

Looks great! So glad to see you there, J.B! And Eva and Aliya too! :D

Laura wrote: "I have a giveaway going on right now for Chasing The Chalice: A Collection of Verses. Open to all through 2/14. Five copies available to win.
Come celebrate love and Valentines Day with me!"

I hope I win one, Laura! :)

I too have a goodreads giveaway going on for Shiva XIV Book one:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

It's also on sale on Amazon for .99 until March 1st. :)

Thank you so much for the kind words about Shiva XIV, Jennifer, and about a Rainbow Serpent, Laura!
Hope you enjoy Shiva XIV, C.C!

My reading list right now is ridiculously huge, and I work FT unfortunately, but I love reading indie books. I will try to get to everyone's eventually!

Yeah, I got your message too, Britney, but when I tried to reply, goodreads ate it. Lol

Thanks for what all of you are doing!

Carole wrote: "Okay- I'm very embarrassed- I just asked Travis about the Baftas- they are in London and they are probably not doing anything for that show- We did do the luncheon when the names were announced. So..."

Ok, no prob. Can I get my book included for the Spirit Awards instead then? I originally had books going to the WGA, PGA, BAFTAS, and Oscars, of course. So, instead of BAFTAS, I'll do the Spirits. Is that ok? If Travis can affirm that for me, it would be great. Thanks!

Hmm... so the bags won't actually be there? Oh, well. Parties are good too.

Carole wrote: "Absolutely. The award shows take place in LA. For instance, I don't do the Tony's in New York and the year the Grammys were in NY I didn't do a swag bag. The contact I use is in LA.

You know, Walt..."

Ah, but what about the BAFTAS? They're in England and all. How does that work?

And yeah, I knew about Walt and his daughters reading Mary Poppins. My husband is a big-time Walt Disney aficionado, so I am forced to know these things. Lol

Carole wrote: "My son and I will have books in the BAFTA bag."

Yay! That's wonderful that you can even get them across the pond!

I wonder if anyone else besides me opted for the WGA and DGA awards, but I felt it was a good thing. Directors and writers are all about checking out books to make them into movies, right? :)

Carole wrote: "I provide swag bags to people (presenters, producers, talent, their guests, directors, executives) through my day job. I have been doing this for over 44 years. I started putting both my son's and ..."

It is beyond awesome of you to do this for us, Carole! It's given me a lot to look forward to! I really can't thank you enough.

And hey guys, anyone else doing the BAFTAS before the Oscars, or am I the only one? ;)

Facebook launch parties are the bomb. They're also free, so no risk. You can gain a few fans, promote the book, and have fun with fellow authors. :) I totally recommend.

As for live ones at an actual location, that's only if you can afford the venue and the advertising. I can't, so that's not a possibility for me.

I have a huge cliffhanger at the end of book 2 in my Shiva XIV series (Veil of Truth) but I can't show that here because it's too much of a spoiler... and it probably wouldn't even make sense to you guys. lol So... instead, I'll post this hook-like part from Chapter 3, also from book 2:

She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen – almost too beautiful, like a deity from Deiusian legend. With his eyes barely willing to open, he saw her hovering over him with a sweet smile upon her soft, rosy lips. She had the most striking eyes of sparkling violet and was looking at him with a gentle, loving expression.

As he struggled to open his eyes, he was astonished to see her lavender and silver-highlighted hair cascading down her shoulders like delicately spun strands of silk. Even her skin looked as smooth as white velvet. She seemed from the heavens above, and it was now obvious to Ayn; he was dead.

I hate blurb writing. I try to keep it simple and get to the story quick. My blurbs might actually be too short, but I prefer them that way - not just for my own, but with others as well. When I read a blurb, I want the lowdown quickly so I can either grab that book or move on. It's just how I am.

Hey, Marie. Not sure if you saw it or not, but book one of my Shiva XIV series is on sale for .99 all the way until March, in honor of the award show season and the grab bag things we're doing. :)

https://www.amazon.com/Shiva-XIV-Book...

Thanks in advance!

I'm assuming this is for the PGA and SAG awards?

Woop woop! Eye spy Shiva XIV! And many other awesome books! Love the purple bags too. :)

A Fantasy wrote: "I have a blog, http://www.afantasymuse.com and put my reviews on Goodreads/Amazon.

I read fantasy, dark fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and the occasional thriller/suspense.

I also love reading short s..."

Sent you a pm! :)

Nely wrote: " SHIVA XIV is now on my kindle. :)

Yay! Thanks! Hope you enjoy!