THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

Michelle wrote: "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/......"

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..."

Rachel wrote: "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 Murd..."

sounds like three winners to me!

If you like thrillers and mysteries, you might want to take a look at my new international thriller, COVERT DREAMS, set in both Saudi Arabia and Germany. I'd love to hear what you think.
All the best,
Mike
http://www.amazon.com/Covert-Dreams-e...

And if you don't yet own a Kindle, you might want to download a free reading app here:

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Mike wrote: "If you like thrillers and mysteries, you might want to take a look at my new international thriller, COVERT DREAMS, set in both Saudi Arabia and Germany. I'd love to hear what you think.
All the be..."

Looks like my kind of read, Mike. It's on my TR list. Check out my thrillers
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Hello Everyone.


Just over two weeks left for the Goodreads giveaway of a signed, paper copy of The Dark Age Survivors of the Pulse, the sequel to the 2010 thriller The Great Collapse. Just follow the link below to enter. I hope you'll take a look at this futuristic, post-apocalyptic thriller, and forward this to family and friends, re-post, re-tweet, and help spread the word.

The Dark Age is a story set in a post-modern dark age, in which a courageous few risk everything in the hope and belief that humanity can one day emerge from the darkness which follows the instantaneous collapse of civilization across the planet.

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Just over two weeks left for the Goodreads giveaway of a signed, paper copy of The Last Prophet. Just follow the link below to enter. Please forward to family and friends, re-post, re-tweet, and help spread the word. This is a book written for the times we live in!

The Last Prophet is the fictional story about the end of days as told by a man named John March, who awakes one morning to find that he has been chosen to become one of the most pivotal individuals in human history, one of two prophets mentioned in the book of Revelation in the Bible. Together, these two prophets will struggle against the Antichrist, while also preparing the way for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Hi, everyone. Just wanted to let you know that my latest fantasy novel is now available as a Kindle e-book on Amazon. It will also be coming out as a paperback very shortly.

New Members, a bit about my novel, "Whispers from the Mirror."

Belle Deville is a Civil Rights lawyer, news commentator, and single parent. Although deceased in the book’s opening, she still has tremendous control over daughter Brianna’s mind.

Brianna Deville is the protagonist. She is a feminist/activist in her early forties and has never been married. She is afraid of giving or receiving commitments because of her mother’s constant warnings about distrusting men. She never meets her father; her parent’s relationship ends before she is born. This weighs on Brianna’s mind for years.

Then there is Brianna’s guardian angel sent by Belle to protect her daughter after her death. Mirror-Lady is an apparition and appears in Brianna’s bathroom mirror at will with words of caution and warns if she doesn't open her heart she will have a loveless existence and die like her mother--alone.

"Whispers from the Mirror" is available in paperback on amazon.com. I'm preparing to publish it in eBook format.

Thank you, Rick, for the opportunity to talk about my latest novel.

Minnie wrote: "New Members, a bit about my novel, "Whispers from the Mirror."

Belle Deville is a Civil Rights lawyer, news commentator, and single parent. Although deceased in the book’s opening, she still has..."

my pleasure- important to me that James Mason Group be a place where both readers(like me!) and writers feel at home!

Hello All! My historical romance is available here at Good Reads for $2.99. Please visit my website for an excerpt and other links. Add me to your shelf!

Romancing Olive . . . 1891 . . . Spinster librarian, Olive Wilkins, is shocked to learn of her brother’s violent death at a saloon gaming table. Compelled to rescue and raise his children, Olive travels to Ohio, intending to return to her Philadelphia home with her niece and nephew. Little does she know that the children have come to love their caretaker, widower Jacob Butler. Will Olive return home without them or learn to love Jacob as well?

My publisher is featuring my Victorian romance, How To Tame A Rake and priced it at $2.63!
http://newconceptspublishing.com/magg...

It was plain to see from the moment Wilhelmina arrived at his country estate that the devastatingly handsome Blake, Viscount Dangerfield, disapproved of most everything about her.The codicil to his father’s will came as an unpleasant shock to Blake, Viscount Dangerfield.
Website: http://www.maggiandersenauthor.com

My debut book, The Aristocrat's Lady, came out in September, and I really thank Goodreads for giving me opportunities to get it into the view of readers!

My next one, Lord willing, could come out this coming year, but can't give details on that one yet.

In Him,
Mary MooreThe Aristocrat's LadyMary Moore

Hey everyone, book two in the Aaron and Jake Time Travel series – The Inverted Cavern - is now available in paperback and Kindle. Please consider adding it to your shelf or going on Amazon and clicking the "like" button.

Also, book one is available at the super low kindle price of $0.99 ( The Time Cavern )

The Inverted Cavern: Aaron and Jake Time Travel Adventures

The Inverted Cavern: Book two in the acclaimed series

WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH TIME, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
Aaron and Jake received a message from the Amish boy they had returned a hundred years back in time, proving their experiment had been a success. When they discover the diary containing entries of their own adventures, it gives them the confidence to explore the past and future for themselves. They made careful preparations—thought of every possibility—and took every precaution.

So how could everything go so incredibly wrong?

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Here is a link to where you can read a sample of book one:



Todd



REVIEWS

"Wow! What a terrific book - especially for young adult readers. What more could you ask for? Mystery, time travel, history - all rolled into one heck of a yarn." -- Joseph Perrone Jr, author of As the Twig is Bent

""The Time Cavern will stimulate and captivate the imagination of young readers, girls and boys alike. I urge parents and teachers to add this book to their libraries. " -- D. B. Pacini, author of The Loose End of the Rainbow

""The Time Cavern showcases masterful storytelling that will immediately be passed forward to one of my nephews. I highly recommend picking up a copy for the young explorers that you love." -- Roy L. Pickering, author of Patches of Grey

""The mystery of The Time Cavern is clever, well-thought out, nicely researched in its details, and leaves me wanting more. I hope a sequel will be forthcoming. Very well-written & highly recommended to readers of all ages! " --Rai Aren, author of Secret of the Sands

Looks great. Love the cover.

Thanks Albert and Maggi - I like the cover as well, I think the publisher did a great job!

"I just received a wonderful review for my book, here is the link!"
http://www.enidhi.net/2011/11/comical...

http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1321...

Mayuresh - congratulations!!

Todd wrote: "Mayuresh - congratulations!!"
Thank you :)

Congrats, Mayuresh!

Hello,
My latest middle grade book, Funny Pages, has just been released. It's being offered as a Goodreads Giveaway now. My website provides more information, http://www.veronicabatterson.com. I'd be happy to have new goodreads friends and/or follow me on twitter @VRBatterson (I'll follow back).

Thanks for allowing us to promote here!

Regards,
Veronica

Mike wrote: "If you like thrillers and mysteries, you might want to take a look at my new international thriller, COVERT DREAMS, set in both Saudi Arabia and Germany. I'd love to hear what you think.
All the be..."

I love my new cover. I think it really captures the essence of my new international thriller.
Mike
http://www.amazon.com/Covert-Dreams-e...

I have two works available for interested readers. One is the first book in a new fantasy series and the other is a fantasy short story.

The Path of Light
While an ancient evil stirs, a nearly forgotten prophecy heralds the coming of the Chosen One. Kallum Syer Theras must embrace his birthright and embark on an epic journey across Vlandamyuir with only the clues hidden by the secret Accenderes Order to guide him.

Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006139K88

Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-p...

iBookstore:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-p...

My short story Legend:

Tales told around a campfire on a cold winter's night are where legends live.
The story of two boys, Caleb and Darrion, explores the creation of a hero. From carefree days of mock battle to the final epic conclusion, Legend is a peak into destiny and fate.

Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006G4H2DW

Smashwords:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

My young adult adventure, Waving at the Moon makes a nice Christmas gift for those tricky teenagers.Waving At The Moon

so many great books by our member writers!! congrats to you all!!

Wow, this is a creative bunch! Just wanted to throw my book in as well. That Which Should Not Be is Lovecraftian horror with a lot of other Gothic influences. Check it out, and read some of my other writing at http://www.brettjtalley.com. Thanks!

Brett wrote: "Wow, this is a creative bunch! Just wanted to throw my book in as well. That Which Should Not Be is Lovecraftian horror with a lot of other Gothic influences. Check it out, and r..."

love that term Brett "Lovecraftian horror" !
book looks great!

Lots of great works here! I would like to add my novel to the list for anyone who might be interested.



Moral Authority is a dystopian gay novel set in America of 2050, where homosexuality is a crime, cursing is a punishable offense, and lifestyle legislation keeps American citizens on a prescribed moral path. Yet the moral age comes at a price. Americans either live like mindless cattle or in fear. Told from three points of view, Mark, the brash young hero who finds love in the most desolate of places; Isaac, the renegade, who searches for redemption; and Samuel the dictatorial megalomaniac intent on maintaining his power, Moral Authority exposes what happens to a nation that continues to restrict, instead of broadening, civil rights.

You can read a couple of excerpts from my books Sex, Death & Mind Control (for fun and profit) and Self-help for Stoners on my GR blog at http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/....

I have three books out right now and novels on the way.

Sex, Death & Mind Control is a dark collection of suspenseful short fiction which includes two award-winners. This book comes dangerously close to a how-to on controlling people, body and mind. Each story ends with a gut punch of surprise and discovery.


Self-help for Stoners, Stuff to Read When You're High is a book of parables, brain tickles and exhortations which reaches back to Vonnegut for inspiration in that these are short stories with a point, unselfconscious and unapologetic. No, you don't have to be a stoner to enjoy the suspense and surprise.

I read excerpts from this book each week on my comedy podcast Self-help for Stoners, Stuff to Listen to When You're High (subscribe on iTunes or download from my readers' site allthatchazz.com).

If you're a writer, you may also enjoy my writing blog, chazzwrites.com.

The Dangerous Kind is a novelette about two brothers who have just lost their father. With tension mounting over their inheritance, the pair enter the Maine woods to hunt deer. Only one will ever see home again in this twisted and twisty tale of psychological horror.

The novels (a coming-of-age thriller, a post-apocalyptic odyssey through the eyes of an autistic boy and a mystery) are coming in 2012.

The Man Everyone Loved, a Sticks Hetrick short story, is now available at http://store.untreedreads.com/index.p...

Imagine an early morning walk on the beach punctuated by the discovery of the nude corpses of a couple arranged at the lighthouse to perfectly tickle the serial killer's fancy.

By the Light: A Novel of Serial Homicide

AS USUAL!! all top class books by James Mason members!

Wow, everyone has posted new books, and they all sound so amazing. Good luck to everyone!

Jacob wrote: "Lots of great works here! I would like to add my novel to the list for anyone who might be interested.



Moral Authority is a dystopian gay novel set in America..."

Just bought the Kindle version. Sounds like a great (if not frightening) read! Can't wait!

Hi to all.

Rick suggested I make mention of my new psychological thriller, The Lion, the Lamb, the Hunted. Many of you helped make my first novel, While the Savage Sleeps a #1 bestseller, and I'm so grateful for it. Below is some info, and you can also read an excerpt from the new novel here: http://www.andrewekaufman.com/The_Lio...

Best to all!


The Lion, the Lamb, the Hunted



Andrew E. Kaufman

David wrote: "Jacob wrote: "Lots of great works here! I would like to add my novel to the list for anyone who might be interested.



Moral Authority is a dystopian gay novel ..."

Thanks, David!

Andrew wrote: "Hi to all.

Rick suggested I make mention of my new psychological thriller, The Lion, the Lamb, the Hunted. Many of you helped make my first novel, While the Savage Sleeps a #1 bestseller, and I'm..."

great looking cover and plot Drew!

Alexandra wrote: "Wow, everyone has posted new books, and they all sound so amazing. Good luck to everyone!"

I agree Alexandra! amazed at the amount of talent we have in James Mason Group!! I want to respond to each posting but would be a bit too much!

Rick wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Hi to all.

Rick suggested I make mention of my new psychological thriller, The Lion, the Lamb, the Hunted. Many of you helped make my first novel, While the Savage Sleeps a #1 best..."

Thanks, Rick :)

Hi everyone. Just wondering, does anyone know anything about selling books on Google Books? It's a bit confusing to me. I'm not sure if authors are supposed to publish a new version of their book, or use the link from CreateSpace, Smashword, or Amazon Kindle. Or if you just publish the same story with a different cover. The instructions were really confusing to me.

There is only one week to go in the exciting Goodreads giveaway of The Dark Age-Survivors of the Pulse AND The Last Prophet!!



The Dark Age (the sequel to the 2010 novel, The Great Collapse), is a story set on a post-apocalyptic Earth. A ruthless madman named Kraken attempts to stop a group of brave men and women from finding The Great Oracle, an ancient artifact which can restore civilization and rescue humanity from The Dark Age.


The Last Prophet is a story set during the end of days, as told by one of two men who discover they are the two prophets/witnesses mentioned in revelation Chapter 11. They must battle the Antichrist, while preparing humanity for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

The Dark Age Giveaway:
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

The Last Prophet Giveaway:
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Patricia wrote: "Hi everyone. Just wondering, does anyone know anything about selling books on Google Books? It's a bit confusing to me. I'm not sure if authors are supposed to publish a new version of their book,..."

I hope there are some out there who can answer Patricia's question- important as a community that we share our knowledge and I am so amazed at the talent and skills of our James Mason members! I simply do not know the answer to Patricia's question..as I am not a writer! hope you can help!!

Hi Everyone,

Very pleased with the bump sales of "This Little Piggy Belongs to the Devil" got from the Post-Star article (poststar.com). Would like to thank everyone who made that possible.

Also, I wanted to announce that "This Little Piggy..." is now available on Amazon Kindle and participating in the Kindle Select program.

Rick wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Hi everyone. Just wondering, does anyone know anything about selling books on Google Books? It's a bit confusing to me. I'm not sure if authors are supposed to publish a new versi..."

Thanks Rick. I have posted on those other linke too, maybe someone there will know.

Haveing trouble with internet server in Australia today. Major shut-down of Bigpond. So frustrating as no one cane send or receive emails from Bigpond. It's been out since yesterday.

ONLY THREE DAYS TO GO to go in the exciting Goodreads giveaway of The Dark Age-Survivors of the Pulse AND The Last Prophet!!


The Dark Age (the sequel to the 2010 novel, The Great Collapse), is a story set on a post-apocalyptic Earth. A ruthless madman named Kraken attempts to stop a group of brave men and women from finding The Great Oracle, an ancient artifact which can restore civilization and rescue humanity from The Dark Age.


The Last Prophet is a story set during the end of days, as told by one of two men who discover they are the two prophets/witnesses mentioned in revelation Chapter 11. They must battle the Antichrist, while preparing humanity for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ/

The Dark Age Giveaway:
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

The Last Prophet Giveaway:
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

I trust this shameless promotion may be forgiven. I have written a play about a working class teahouse in Beijing during the civil war (nationalists vs communists) and WW2. It's called "Heaven is High and the Emperor Far Away, a Play." In an exchange for a good faith undertaking to review or blog about it I am giving away five copies to those who email me. Details on http://hockgtjoa.blogspot.com/
Thanks in advance!

My collection of short fiction, SMALL HISTORIES, is free on Amazon today and tomorrow.

http://www.amazon.com/Small-Histories...


From the front page news story to major historical events, these stories explore the intersection between ordinary private lives and public events. Alex joins up with a nomadic group seeking to expose themselves to lightning strikes. Two women meet up in San Francisco during World War Two to share their grief over the loss of their shared lover. A competitive runner makes headlines as he grapples with a streak of losses. No one here is a celebrity or a public figure, these are normal people, whose sense of personal meaning and loss becomes, for a time, the purview of public sympathy and scrutiny.

Hock wrote: "I trust this shameless promotion may be forgiven. I have written a play about a working class teahouse in Beijing during the civil war (nationalists vs communists) and WW2. It's called "Heaven is..."

There are no "shameless promotions" on the James Mason Group- only members who are writers, proudly (deservingly so) announcing news about the works they have spent so much time and effort on!

Rick wrote: "Hock wrote: "I trust this shameless promotion may be forgiven. I have written a play about a working class teahouse in Beijing during the civil war (nationalists vs communists) and WW2. It's call..."

Well said, Rick : )

I start a Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing at Northwestern University January 5th. Nothing like starting the new year off right. In the meantime, I'm writing a novel titled, "For Better Or Better." A woman discovers she has Multiple Sclerosis, and her husband divorces her because he secretly felt he married for better or better, not for better or worse.

She then works to reconstruct her life and find happiness again.

In the meantime, I started a blog which I would love for you to check out. It's at: www.michaelanson.wordpress.com. I'm always open to feedback from other writers, and I'd love to hear from you.

Hi Everyone: Just released -- the first in a new paranormal romance series.

Shelly's Second Chance -- The Wish Granters, Book One
http://amzn.to/rzSRp6

Wherein Shelly is going down the tubes when Alanna and Joe who've died (sort of) and been given special wish granting powers, return to Earth to help her get her life on track. A big job. Shelly's a handful and much of the action takes place in -- of all places -- Las Vegas.

Kindle edition on special thru New Year's @ 99c.

Just dropping by to let people know that I have a giveaway listed to win a copy of my second book, Deadlock.

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Also, if you have a Kindle the same book is currently free at Amazon for readers in the US and elsewhere. It's only free until tomorrow though.

http://www.amazon.com/Deadlock-Ryan-L...