THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

The first book, Essence in my new EVE series was released last month. It's YA fiction under the crossover genres of romance, science fiction and time travel. Please check out my author profile, website, http://www.alwaddington.com or your favorite bookstore for more information. Thanks!!

My latest novel (humour/satire) has been out in Australia for a while as a print-on-demand ink-on-paper book. If you like it that way, it's available at
http://www.equilibriumbooks.com/major...

But I am more excited that's it's recently been listed as an ebook with Amazon - because it spreads the readership area worldwide. I'm not quite a master of the universe yet but I'm getting there.

If you want to take a look, it is at

Thank you for the opportunity to do a little promoting of my new book just released on Kindle.

Call down the Hawk is a thriller set mostly in the wild bogland of the West of Ireland but with the action swinging also to the arid deserts of North Africa and to the troubled province of Ulster.

The past comes back to haunt a reformed, former assassin when he is made an offer he cannot refuse, one that has the potential to fatally derail the growing movement for peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland.

I have added the link to Amazon below and would love to have any comments or, even better, reviews if any of you try it out.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005UQXOCU/r...

Maurice wrote: "Thank you for the opportunity to do a little promoting of my new book just released on Kindle.

Call down the Hawk is a thriller set mostly in the wild bogland of the West of Ireland but with the..."

Maurice- how did you do the research on the various locales in the book? facinated by the attention to detail

Maurice wrote: "Thank you for the opportunity to do a little promoting of my new book just released on Kindle.

Call down the Hawk is a thriller set mostly in the wild bogland of the West of Ireland but with the..."

Hi Maurice - I read thrillers as well as write them. I will put Call down the Hawk on my TR shelf as soon as I finish this post. If you read them as well as write them, you might want to check out my two assassin thrillers:

The Abomination Assignment: a Bowin novel

The Honeymoon Assignment

Rick wrote: "Maurice wrote: "Thank you for the opportunity to do a little promoting of my new book just released on Kindle.

Call down the Hawk is a thriller set mostly in the wild bogland of the West of Irelan..."

Hi Rick, I had a home in the West of Ireland for ten years and I set the book primarily in that locale. I had lived and worked in the Arabian Gulf and Saudi Arabia for some time so it was great to have that experience to call on. It was there that I learned about falconry too so I made the protagonist in Call down the Hawk a falconer too.

Thanks for that Lee. I will check out your two books and get them on my to read list.

Lee wrote: "Maurice wrote: "Thank you for the opportunity to do a little promoting of my new book just released on Kindle.

Call down the Hawk is a thriller set mostly in the wild bogland of the West of Irelan..."

SUPERB BOOKS!! Lee!

Rick wrote: "Lee wrote: "Maurice wrote: "Thank you for the opportunity to do a little promoting of my new book just released on Kindle.

Call down the Hawk is a thriller set mostly in the wild bogland of the We..."

Thanks, Rick - are you taking about the blurbs and covers or did you read the books?

Would be delighted if you could spare a few moments to have a look at my new collection of stories, Crutches For Ducks. To quote from the blurb:


Enter the slightly odd world of Phil Whiteland and slip back a few decades to a time when a John Bull Printing Outfit was the height of toy technology, when the telephone never stretched more than two feet from the front door, when every boy's knee was covered by a three inch square of brown sticking plaster and when a trolley-bus into town was a great adventure. This bumper collection of 'nostalgedy' stories (what happens when you mix nostalgia and comedy) coupled with some contemporary observations, guarantees a smile on every page and a chuckle in every chapter. Settle down for a step back in time and a giant leap forward in enjoyment, and if anyone asks you what you're doing, just tell them "Leos for meddlers…" (Complete with pictures - you have been warned!)

I'm writing a blog novel about several people who must find a way to survive as creatures of every kind invade and destroy Earth. I've written fifteen short chapters for this book. You can read them as short stories too. http://www.himtim.com/tims-blog.php

A world hidden right under our noses for thousands of years. A secret dating back to it's founding fathers that threatens to throw it into chaos. It's savior ... a boy from our world.

REVIEW:
"It is not very often that I open a book package in my house and set everything else aside, seeing as that I usually already have a pile to review. But when this one came into my hands, let’s just say that the first page ‘had me at hello,’ (not that I ever like using a Tom Cruise reference.) But to be given a young adult title with no vampires, no ‘yearnings’ of love, no thoughts of suicide - I mean, this was not only a great plot with fantastical characters - but it was also a total breath of fresh air.

I am telling you, readers - take a wee bit of Harry Potter, combine it with Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, throw in some Eragon, and infuse all of that with a new author whose imagination has such an appeal that you will want to read every book in this series - and you end up with the world of Grim’s Peak. The carriage called a ‘Sleeker’ is beyond cool; the dead lake in Hel-mir is frightening and creepy; the Water Arch that protects the city, and even the odd foods from Coral Sweets (candy) to the glasses of creamy whale’s milk - there is not one scene that doesn’t bring you into a seriously glorious world that SHOULD be looked at as the next ‘big’ YA fantasy series! This is a truly great read!"

Until Next Time,
Amy (Lignor)- Professional reviewer, interviewer, ghostwriter and editor (www.thewritecompanion.com


Available in paper and e-book format. Go to www.seanjquirk.weebly.com for details.

Want to learn more about the EMP threat I refer to in The Great Collapse and The Dark Age? Watch this video then read the report from the EMP commission. I used the report in my research for both novels. With Iran getting close to getting a nuke as well as their interest in EMP weapons, perhaps The Great Collapse and The Dark Age are not so far-fetched!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qIvs8...
http://www.empcommission.org/docs/A24...

Twenty-five years ago, invaders captured Andropolis, the capital of Thalacia, and ended the rule of King Leonard. According to prophecy, the invaders can be ousted and the royal line restored only by wielding the Aglaril, seven elven gems of unprecedented power.

However, the circlet in which the gems were set was destroyed millennia ago and the gems lost. At least, that was the common belief. Evan Pierce, a priest of St. Michael, discovers one of the gems belongs to the town jeweler. He also uncovers a plot to steal the gem and does what he can to keep it safe. But it is not enough.

Now, Evan must recover the gem by relying on a motley group of adventurers for help. Together, they must overcome a series of obstacles or humanity's one hope for restoring the royal line will be lost forever.

http://feitelberg.net/aglaril/book1.html

Hello, I'm looking for some advice. My third book is coming out soon and to celebrate I'd like to make books 1 and 2 free to Good Readers for a fortnight - but I don't know how!! Can anyone advise?

Lexie

Wetwire: Part One- The Human Technology


In a near future where scientists have engineered clones that have ESP-like ability to foresee the future, they discover that one clone has ability not only to predict the future, but to shape it as well.

When she is kidnapped by a rogue group who hope to use her to incite a clone revolt, the government sends out a task force to recover her, and prevent society from collapsing again into civil war between human and clone.

Lexie wrote: "Hello, I'm looking for some advice. My third book is coming out soon and to celebrate I'd like to make books 1 and 2 free to Good Readers for a fortnight - but I don't know how!! Can anyone advise?..."

Go to your author dashboard, scrowl down to Giveaways, click and follow the directions.

Lee wrote: "Lexie wrote: "Hello, I'm looking for some advice. My third book is coming out soon and to celebrate I'd like to make books 1 and 2 free to Good Readers for a fortnight - but I don't know how!! Can ..."

Thanks!

Lexie wrote: "Lee wrote: "Lexie wrote: "Hello, I'm looking for some advice. My third book is coming out soon and to celebrate I'd like to make books 1 and 2 free to Good Readers for a fortnight - but I don't kno..."

send it to them via a word document and they can download it to a kindle or nook or read it on their computer. No cost to you that way

Living in Mexico really allows the creative juices to flow. Finished second book, 'Learning to Love the Peso about our move here. Started third book, 'Centavo, Dog from Mexico' about a street dog being pick up off the streets of a small fishing village in Mexico and brought back to the states to live. Cutural shock for sure. 2nd edition of Living Beneath the Radar on e book it soon.

My friend Cambria's prequel, "Before", comes out tomorrow! It's a prequel to the start of her Heven and Hell series, the first book of which will be out in December. Check it out and grab a copy!

Her website: http://www.cambriahebert.com

The prequel:

Teenager Rhyllann’s biggest ambition is to join the Royal Air Force, his cousin has his sights set on solving an ancient mystery, even if it costs their lives. The machiavellian Wren pits a ruthless gang against the indomitable Crombie of the Met, in the race to be the first to discover King John's Treasure.
A Raucous Time available free on Smashwords. http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

Hi fellow book addicts -

I am running a contest to win a $25 Amazon (or BN, Kobo, iTunes) on my site right now. For more info you can visit my site, http://www.leebroad.com/2011/11/win-a...

Good Luck and thanks to Rick for suggesting I post it here!

Lee

Phontaine's Gifts - The Survival Legacy
Join three families and experience their struggles and triumphs as they deal with the end of civilization. How does anyone prepare for a time when water, food, medicine, and shelter are more valuable than diamonds? How do you find the answers you need when electricity is gone, the Internet has vanished, and computers are useless? The answers are much closer than you think; however, you may be taking them for granted.

More information here, including full-sized images of the front and back covers, story description, sample pages, author's bio, and questions for book discussion groups.

Thanks, Jeffrey - that sounds like a nice techno-idiotproof method!

Lexie

My novel Roses of Winter is set in World War 2 Scotland. Although the story contains several action scenes, the main focus of the book is how the characters experience the war and react to it.

My memoir A Hole Without Sides recalls my time as a volunteer for Community Service Volunteers and subsequent time working in mental health in Britain in the early 1970s.

Greetings,

I'm actually having the time of my life, somewhat occasionally of the devil of a kind variety, as an Indie author and publisher. From ground zero as a book publisher, six months later I've succeeded in self-publishing a product I believe that ranks with any on the marketplace.

I recently posted the epub edition on Goodreads you can sample to see what I mean.

All reviews are welcome.

Cheers.

Puramore: The Lute of Pythagoras

Steven Wood wrote: "Greetings,

I'm actually having the time of my life, somewhat occasionally of the devil of a kind variety, as an Indie author and publisher. From ground zero as a book publisher, six months later I..."

facinating plot Steven!!! congrats!!

Puramore

Hi Readers and Authors,
I have a new book out on Amazon. Here's a short blurb:

Dashing Druid continues Lyn Horner’s unique Texas Druids saga. This western romance stars Tye Devlin, the eldest of three psychically gifted siblings. Descended from legendary Irish Druids, Tye is a sensitive, an empath in modern terms. He “feels” other’s emotions. Over time, he has erected mental barriers to block out most of the “racket” in order to save his sanity, but when he meets Texas cowgirl Lil Crawford, her troubled feelings easily breach those barriers.

Unlucky in love, Lil sees herself as a gangly old maid. She guards her bruised heart behind a tough façade, working alongside her father’s cowhands. When a handsome stranger with an Irish brogue calls her beautiful, she thinks he’s mocking her. Learning he’s the brother of the woman who wed her lost love, Lil tries to put Devlin out of her mind, yet she can’t help wishing such a man might truly find her beautiful.

Set against a backdrop of Texas ranch life, an iconic cattle drive, and feuding families, this action packed story delves into Tye's painful empathic ability and the impact it has upon his life and those he loves. As he and Lil struggle to survive raging rivers, hostile Indians and a vicious, gun wielding enemy, they must face their personal demons and decide if love is worth the consequences. Explosive surprises will determine their fate. Dashing Druid

If you'd like an idea of what the first book is about, check out the book trailer: Darlin’ Druid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om4QX4...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ASNDES
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/book...

One of our (Oceanview Publishing) titles, The Perfect Assassin by Ward Larsen has been optioned for a major motion picture to be produced over the next few years. In the meantime, I am looking for readers who are willing to post reviews on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com to increase awareness of the book.

I am offering either an ePub file or Universal PDF of The Perfect Assassin in exchange for reviews on the two sites. Please let me know if you are interested via email at davidi@oceanviewpub.com. I'll need your preference and email address.

Thanks!
David

Virginia,
Thanks for replying. My Texas Druids books are quite realistic and are basically western historicals. Since I believe psychic powers exist, having experienced prophetic dreams myself, I truly don' t consider my psychically gifted characters that much of a stretch.

Have you ever visited Celtic Hearts Romance Writers online? You might find authors you would enjoy there. I recently joined the group. Sorry, no, I haven't read Circle of Stones, but I'll look for it.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Lyn

Hi, if anyone is interested in a (short) play about the regulars at a Teahouse in Beijing before and after WWII; it is a world of the poor caught up in the spin-cycle of world historical change, it's available from Amazon-- http://www.amazon.com/Heaven-High-Emp...
Also on Smashwords--http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/.... Discount code (good for the rest of 2011) YS76C will get you an e-Book for 0.99.

I'm a reader and fan of books of all genres, with a bent toward mystery, suspense and thrillers.

My own novel, The Delta Chain, is a suspense thriller with a scientific edge:

In a small coastal town, Detective Adam Bennett's investigation of an unidentified drowning victim leads to a sinister discovery - a pattern of similar cases - six bodies, washed ashore along the coasts of Australia and the United States over a two year period.

Who were they?

And who is the powerful group that will stop at nothing to keep the secret?

In all ebook formats and paperback.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Delta-Chain...

Thanks guys for the opp to promote books.

Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a giveaway underway for a signed copy of each of the following two novels...




The Dark Age
"As the world falls to pieces, evil will flourish and only the bold will dare stand in its way. "The Dark Age: Survivors of the Pulse" is set on a post apocalyptic Earth... "The Dark Age" is a riveting blend of science fiction and fantasy, recommended reading." Midwest Book Review
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...


The Last Prophet
"This book reminded me a bit of the Left Behind Series. I was quickly caught up in the tale... The plot is well developed and interesting. The characters are believable. I very much enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to others."
Reviewed by Lynn F. for Readers Favorite
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Iain wrote: "I'm a reader and fan of books of all genres, with a bent toward mystery, suspense and thrillers.

My own novel, The Delta Chain, is a suspense thriller with a scientific edge:

In a small coast..."



excellent plot!!

Jeff wrote: "Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a giveaway underway for a signed copy of each of the following two novels...




The Dark Age
..."

superb books both Jeff!!

Hey and Thanks for inviting me Rick to the group.

My name is Stephen Biro and I just released my 1st book. It's a memoir and it's really different from most. I could go on and on about it but I'm not that much into hyping myself. Just let the work and the words, speak for themselves. Check it out if your interested.



I just had a forward written by a psychobiologist on LSD studies that is available on my blog on Goodreads. The book is heavy into theology, psychology, reincarnation, the splitting of the ego and finding God, the Devil and then being sent to Hell.

I know... you don't have to say it. I'm trying to get used to the fact, of releasing my book and telling people point blank, I have met God, Satan and have been to Hell. It's so different but it is me.

My memoir has been doing really well. Everyone who reads it has been giving me 5 stars and the funny thing is, I just noticed that everyone who reads it, says it's powerful and a book, that shouldn't be taken lightly.

I guess I did something right with the written word.

I'm thrilled to be a member of this thriving book community and wanted to share the news that my latest novel, Bright and Distant Shores, was recently chosen for Kirkus Reviews' "Best Books of 2011."

http://www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/...



Thanks for helping to keep books alive and thriving!

Dominic

Rick wrote: "Iain wrote: "I'm a reader and fan of books of all genres, with a bent toward mystery, suspense and thrillers.

My own novel, The Delta Chain, is a suspense thriller with a scientific edge:

In a s..."

Many thanks Rick.

Thanks, Rick!

Rick wrote: "Jeff wrote: "Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a giveaway underway for a signed copy of each of the following two novels...




..."

Dominic wrote: "I'm thrilled to be a member of this thriving book community and wanted to share the news that my latest novel, Bright and Distant Shores, was recently chosen for Kirkus Reviews' "Best Books of 2011..."

Wonderful news Dominic!!!

Stephen wrote: "Hey and Thanks for inviting me Rick to the group.

My name is Stephen Biro and I just released my 1st book. It's a memoir and it's really different from most. I could go on and on about it but I'm ..."

seems like a facinating read Stephen!

Thanks Rick... Yeah... I'm sort of in a weird place because it's my memoir and not something I made up. My next book, yeah... but it will have some of the experiences in it cause you write what you know.

Thanks for doing the James Mason group. It is interesting and quite large if you know what I mean.

Stephen wrote: "Thanks Rick... Yeah... I'm sort of in a weird place because it's my memoir and not something I made up. My next book, yeah... but it will have some of the experiences in it cause you write what you..."

Haha- yes- James Mason group is large- yet there is a real feel of a small-town like feeling in our threads and posts- such a pleasure to be a part of- but as I always say- and MEAN- 99.99999999% of the credit goes to our members - the rest..to goodreads for having this platform!

Hey Everyone,

I finally have my new site up and I hope you stop by and check it out at http://www.WorldsToDiscover.com.

And what's great about the new site is that you can read both of my books on my site for free. Yes I said FREE!!! I hope you stop by and read them and recommend them to your friends with children. And if you like writing reviews please write a review on goodreads and amazon.

ALSO TODAY ONLY!!! I have a sale for 20% off. It's a great deal.

Blog Post: http://worldstodiscover.com/Storytell...



Warmly,

JMcManus

My first novel is now available. Hope you get a chance to check it out. According to my one and only review to date, I like "gritty" language. Probably true. "This Little Piggy Belongs to the Devil" is a fast-paced, concise and passionate point of view account presented in blunt, brutal, vulgar, irreverent, glib, off-the-cuff and occasionally comical language. As psychological thriller, revenge pieces go, it's fun. I think so anyway.

http://www.mycroftpress.com

Good morning, JMCBC members! Hope you all had a restful Thanksgiving holiday. Just wanted to share with you my newest novel -- No One Knows You're Here.

If you like James Patterson's Women's Murder Club, you may enjoy this. Here's the synopsis:

Three weeks out of cancer surgery, crime reporter Syeeda McKay is in the pursuit of Los Angeles’s most active serial killer. Over the last twenty years, the Phantom Slayer has hunted African-American prostitutes working in one of the worst parts of South Los Angeles, killing eight victims in the alleys off Western Avenue, and then disappearing into the shadows. But Syeeda doesn’t know that the killer has turned his sights on her.

Detective Adam Sherwood, a hotshot investigator with the Robbery-Homicide Division of the LAPD, has been handed the Phantom Slayer cases, and together, he and Syeeda must figure out who is doing the killing . . . before Syeeda becomes his next victim.

It's available on Amazon, B&N, Smashwords and Kobo. And if you like it, then please pop over to the book's FB page and 'like.'

Thanks so much!
Rachel

No One Knows You're Here

Hi!
My first ever published work came out recently. It is a short horror story called Consequences, and is available from my publisher's Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85591483/...

Chelle

I have worked on my blurb a bit, any feedback would be welcome...

Third Realm is the world’s most popular fully immersive game world. Here, players can become gods. However, some forces have found a way to kill even the most powerful of gods…

Stephanie Kane is the newest recruit to Omega Division, Europe’s elite armed service. A competent Information Warfare Lieutenant, her first mission may well be her last. Tasked with investigating the real world murder of a prominent Third Realm player, it quickly becomes apparent there is more at stake than she could ever have imagined.

Lara is a troubled teenage ballerina with a bun in the oven and blood on her hands. Seeking an escape she forges a reputation in Third Realm as a deadly assassin. Then her real problems begin…

James is a gifted Academy student with a bright future. He is having the time of his life until his actions in Third Realm bring real world consequences. When his family comes under threat, it’s no longer an adventure he seeks, but vengeance.

Thrown together, the unlikely three face dangers in multiple realities and uncover a secret that nations will kill for.

Stephanie, Lara and James will face everything from Special Forces raids to magic duels and a struggle between gods, angels and humans. The future is a dangerous place and they will quickly discover that even virtual worlds can turn deadly…

www.godsthirdrealm.com

Justin wrote: "I have worked on my blurb a bit, any feedback would be welcome...

Third Realm is the world’s most popular fully immersive game world. Here, players can become gods. However, some forces have found..."

very well done Justin. LOVE the last six words!!