Jennifer’s Comments (group member since Jan 09, 2017)

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

Don't miss your chance to win a paperback copy of The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery here on Goodreads! Giveaway is open to ALL members - ends Feburary 26!

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

One painting. Two claimants. Three murders.

When a Dutch art dealer hides the stock from his gallery – rather than turn it over to his Nazi blackmailer – he pays with his life, leaving a treasure trove of modern masterpieces buried somewhere in Amsterdam, presumably lost forever. That is, until American art history student Zelda Richardson sticks her nose in...

Audiobook now available on Amazon, Audible and iTunes. Winner of the Silver Cup in Rosie’s Book Review Team 2017 Awards, Mystery category. One of The Displaced Nation’s Top 36 Expat Fiction Picks of 2016. Number 14 in the BookLife Prize for Fiction 2016, Mystery category.

I just want to give Kay a big hug for setting this up so well! And with a broken ankle, to boot. If you haven't check out the Indie Advent Calendar, you should. It's incredible!

Thanks for all your kindness and support this year! Whatever you celebrate, I hope you have a great time doing it ;)

Carole wrote: "Great news!!!"
Thanks, Carole! I'm really stoked - the competition was fierce. Happy holidays!

I'm so excited to announce The Lover's Portrait won the Silver Cup (second place) in RBRT Awards 2017 Mystery category!

Big hug to everyone who voted!! You are all awesome!!!

https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2017...

I'm so excited to announce The Lover's Portrait won the Silver Cup (second place) in RBRT Awards 2017 Mystery category! Big hug to everyone who voted!!
https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2017...

LAST DAY TO VOTE! The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery is 1 of 5 Mystery/Thriller finalists in the Rosie’s Book Review Team 2017 Awards!

If you enjoyed The Lover's Portrait, would you take a moment to vote for it (in the Mystery category)? THANK YOU!!

https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2017...

Voting closes on December 15th and the results will be announced on Tuesday December 19th.

[Thanks to Rosie Amber for organizing this award!]

The Lover’s Portrait: An Art Mystery is 1 of 5 finalists in The Rosie’s Book Review Team 2017 Awards!

I am honored beyond belief. The RBRT reviews hundreds of books each year. To be 1 of their top 5 already makes my art mystery a winner, in my mind.

However, it would be wonderful to actually win! If you enjoyed The Lover’s Portrait, would you take a moment to vote for it (in the Mystery category)? THANK YOU!!

LINK TO VOTE IS HERE



Here’s more information about the awards:

The Rosie’s Book Review Team (#RBRT) awards are back!

Now in their third year, I’m delighted to open the public vote. The books were chosen from the hundreds submitted to our team for review in 2017. My team of reviewers were asked to nominate their favourites; here are those that made the final cut.

You may vote for one book in each category. Please only vote for books that you honestly feel deserve an award, in accordance with the authenticity of my team’s reviews.

Voting closes on December 15th and the results will be announced on Tuesday December 19th.

Meanwhile, huge congratulations to all the finalists!

Dora wrote: "Congratulations and good luck!"

Thank you, Dora!

Marie Silk wrote: "Congratulations on your audio book! Exciting! <3"
Thanks Marie!!

Thanks Carole, Alex and Amy! It's a new adventure. :) If I find out anything interesting along the way, I'll share it with the group. Take care!

I am so excited to announce the release of my first audiobook!! The Lover's Portrait: An Art Mystery is now available on Audible worldwide!

It's already Whisper Sync ready (meaning if you buy the Kindle version, you can pick up the audiobook for next to nothing). It will also be available on iBooks quite soon.

Happy listening, mystery and historical fiction fans!

Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Lovers-Portrai...
ASIN: B075ZZ6GH1

Audible.com
https://www.audible.com/pd/Mysteries-...
ASIN: B075ZYR7LL

Audible.co.uk
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Crime-Th...
ASIN: B075ZY8KF3

Ben wrote: "Thanks all for the shares and continued support! This week we have the lovely and exciting Jennifer S. Alderson!

http://www.indiepublishinggroup.com/a...

If any..."

Thanks again, Ben! As I know, I've shared it around as well. It really was a pleasure :) You've got a lot of great indie author interviews on your site!

What a generous offer, Kay. I would love to participate. I'll email you a short post in the morning for your consideration. Thanks!

I finished The Master by Dora Ilieva last night - what a great read! I highly recommend it. Here's my review:

The Master is an enthralling amateur sleuth mystery set in Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Italy.

When a gifted archaeology student working at a Starbucks in Canada is offered the opportunity to help find an important manuscript in her native Bulgaria, she jumps at the chance to work in her field. Little does she know her search will bring both her and her friends in mortal danger.

The search Kossara and her friends embark on through archives, churches, historical ruins and cities all across Europe, is well conceived and believable. The secrets they uncover are exciting and engaging.

The author’s writing style, descriptions and cast of university age characters are well suited for both young adults (teenage) and adult readers.

I also enjoyed traveling through the Balkans, an area I want to visit. This was a lovely introduction to the region by an author who has clearly visited the places she describes and is able to convey them to the readers in a way that takes us along for the ride, as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story, setting, characters mystery and research. It is a fascinating, gripping read that kept me up way past my bedtime! I highly recommend this novel to mystery fans of any age. I look forward to reading more from this talented author.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Hi all, I'm happy to help! I've post a new Wonderful News post here:
https://www.facebook.com/JenniferSAld...

It got 265 views within 12 hours, for some reason people like to read about Good News :)

I've added Alex Carver and Becky Benishek's comments from the last post to this new one. I'll add Carole's news as well.

As before, anyone in this group is welcome to share their own book-related wonderful news!

Hi all, I have a 'Wonderful News' post on my Facebook author page that gets quite a few views. Authors are welcome to comment with their latest reviews, giveaways, sales, blog posts, etc. Please do keep it PG rated :) All I ask is that you like the post (and my page if you haven't already) so your friends can see it too.

My author's page is: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferSAlde...

I start a new post every few weeks but the current one is here:
https://www.facebook.com/JenniferSAld...

Looking forward to seeing what you share!

I recently read The Baby on the Back Porch: A Short Story by Lucia N. Davis and really enjoyed it! It's a great set up for a new series.

Glad to be of help Christine and Lyra!
Carole, I know what you mean! I find myself randomly clicking on silly photos when I'm supposed to be busy marketing... but you can find the funniest stuff on Twitter :)

Don't miss your chance to win a paperback of The Lover's Portrait, an art mystery set in WWII and present day Amsterdam!
Goodreads Giveaway ends May 16.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...