THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

Hi Goodreaders! My novel REPLICA is free for two days.

Replica has a total of 79 reviews in the US and UK, 59 five star and 13 four star, and spent 76 days in the UK Kindle Top 100. It’s a fast-paced thriller/romance.

BLURB: Beth Chandler works in a government research institute, and is accidentally replicated in a flawed experiment. When the replica overhears plans to liquidate her she goes on the run. With no official existence, homeless, penniless and pursued by MI5, she has to learn how to survive on icy London streets. Meanwhile, the original Beth, unaware of what has happened, becomes romantically involved with Nick Cavanagh, the spec op she believes is there to protect her. In fact, he’s hunting her double.

US: http://amzn.to/ylw2Ek
UK: http://amzn.to/yYn6KJ

Lexi

I have learned that I have been nominated in the Best New Writer category in the 1012 Pulp Ark Awards, and the Black Centipede has been nominated as Best New Character.

Here is a link to a free, complete Black Centipede short story:

http://theblackcentipede.blogspot.com...

And a sample chapter from "Creeping Dawn":

http://theblackcentipede.blogspot.com...

Rick asked me to post something about my books--

They are fiction of course-from the mind of a reasonably insane writer-

Saskatchewan-a book-post first world war province of Saskatchewan-family type saga with lots of family like stuff-two families that come together form an oil empire-wait!!! That is for the second book-anyway a bit of murder mayhem and stuff

They Ate Peaches-not a gay book although two of the three protagonists are gay-rather it is a book about love, hatred, that-takes place for a bit in New York but much of it is in Israel-might be an interesting read-or so they say

Torture in the Garden of Eden-a madman's look at his own insanity-Hanoi Hilton-freak circus-teli-evangelism-how Dillinger Flaikwaiter gets through a stay at the aforementioned hotel, or does he?

four or five manuscripts in the works-plus a book of prose-etry already published under the pseudonym of Burtrand Bone-Eye Fours-

Thanks for having a listen-Dave

The Dark Age Survivors of the Pulse, a post-apocalyptic thriller, is FREE TODAY-January 29th ONLY on Amazon US. Share a FREE book with friends and family!

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Leighton wrote: "My publisher is giving away a few free hard covers of A VINE IN THE BLOOD right here on Goodreads.
To participate, to here: http://bit.ly/z5qcYO
Just four more days to go."

Justin wrote: "Hello everybody,

I am pleased to advise my next book, 'Paul & Sam' will be released next month.

Paul & Sam is a 33,500 word novella which I categorise as a gay romance murder mystery.

Several c..."

Chuck wrote: "I have learned that I have been nominated in the Best New Writer category in the 1012 Pulp Ark Awards, and the Black Centipede has been nominated as Best New Character.

Here is a link to a free, c..."

R.S. wrote: "I'd like to submit these for the group. Both are available on Amazon Kindle.



A tale from Mount Hood Oregon. This attempts to weave a story that connects various aspec..."

Jeff wrote: "The Dark Age Survivors of the Pulse, a post-apocalyptic thriller, is FREE TODAY-January 29th ONLY on Amazon US. Share a FREE book with friends and family!

http://www.amazon.com/Dar..."

SO MANY AMAZING BOOKS BY MEMBERS- WISH I COULD POST EVERY ONE OF THEM HERE!!!

Last Chance to download a free copy of The Dark Age-Survivors of the Pulse. I hope that everyone who has already downloaded a copy enjoys it! The link for the download is below...

http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Age-Surviv...

Jeff wrote: "The Dark Age Survivors of the Pulse, a post-apocalyptic thriller, is FREE TODAY-January 29th ONLY on Amazon US. Share a FREE book with friends and family!

http://www.amazon.com/Dar..."

Impediments
Last two days to enter for a chance to win one of three print copies on GR Giveaway.

Lee wrote: "Impediments
Last two days to enter for a chance to win one of three print copies on GR Giveaway."

wonderful cover- wonderful book Lee! best wishes!

Rick wrote: "Lee wrote: "Impediments
Last two days to enter for a chance to win one of three print copies on GR Giveaway."

wonderful cover- wonderful book Lee! ..."

Thanks very much, Rick.

THE MAZE is now available at KDPSelect. I don't think I am allowed to use the Goodreads link. But you can do sampling and stuff here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061SB3TC

Have a look, won't you? I would appreciate it greatly.

Virginia wrote: "THE MAZE is now available at KDPSelect. I don't think I am allowed to use the Goodreads link. But you can do sampling and stuff here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061SB3TC

Have a look, won't you? ..."

VERY impressive looking book! great plot!!!!

I'm Robert Downs, and I just had my first mystery novel, Falling Immortality, published last August. My publisher and I are hoping it is the first in an ongoing series.

Book Description:

Debut, hard-boiled mystery fiction for men. Stephen King’s son describes a fitting genre as MANfiction (the opposite of Chick lit).

Casey Holden, former cop, current PI in Virginia Beach, VA, screens his clients the way he screens his women, based on whichever drop-dead gorgeous woman happens to waltz through his door first and manages to hold his attention. So when Felicity Farren, widow-at-large, struts into his office asking him to solve the two-year-old murder of her husband Artis, she intrigues him. When Casey starts digging, he learns the murder isn’t what it seems to be and he doesn’t have a big enough shovel to unearth the truth. And to top it all off, his former rival at the police department, Greg Gilman, is determined to disrupt his investigation. Casey's challenge is to learn what really happened to Artis, and why Gilman can’t seem to remove his head from his butt. And he’ll need all of his wits to complete the task.

Robert Downs
Author of Falling Immortality: Casey Holden, Private Investigator

Hello everyone!

My name is Annalise (Anna) Grey and I recently published an older (17+) YA Paranormal Romance - . I'm looking for reviewers and so will provide a Smashwords free coupon for anyone willing to review.

Book description:

Nineteen year old Sophie Matthews is a line-walker between two worlds - human and werewolf. She lives around humans but is never truly part of their world. That is, until she is spotted by a hiker.

What should have been been a passing glance becomes so much more as Sophie falls for the one thing she is forbidden from ever having: a human mate.

Adding to her stress is newcomer Daniel, the arrogant wolf on Sophie's tail.

Then several humans are killed by a mysterious and dangerous beast within the pack's hunting grounds. The humans begin whispering of wolf-men roaming the forest and the threat of discovery looms heavy around the pack.

Everything is falling apart and Sophie realizes just how little control she has over her future.

Will she risk everything - her heart, her family, and her safety - for a chance to control her own fate?

Annalise wrote: "Hello everyone!

My name is Annalise (Anna) Grey and I recently published an older (17+) YA Paranormal Romance - .


Hi Annalise,

Sounds like an interesting novel. I'm partial to novels in which female werewolves figure prominently.

A question, if I may... Will this book also be issued in paperback? I'm not a fan of e-books or Kindle.

Thanks for your attention.

KOMET - I haven't printed any yet, unfortunately. :( Only e-book. But thanks for asking.

Robert wrote: "I'm Robert Downs, and I just had my first mystery novel, Falling Immortality, published last August. My publisher and I are hoping it is the first in an ongoing series.

Book Description:

De..."

Sounds interesting. I put it on my TR list.

My novel Helsinki White comes out March 15. Both the Amazon Vine program and Goodreads have giveaways, and I'll have one of my own after I receive my author's copies, the winner to be chosen from people on my mailing list (A sophisticated winner system. I close my eyes and point)http://jamesthompsonauthor.com/site/m...
Best, James

Free Amazon downloads Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th February only.

The Girl Who Tweaked Two Lions' Tails.

http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Tweaked-Li...

Among the top ten most liked novels on Smashwords. Five star reviews from Panama to Borneo.

Most frequent comments, 'I love this story and could not put the book down.'

Some people have read it in a single sitting.

Fourteen year old Angelina Freyer, lost and abandoned in the African wilds, has to find her own way home.

This is a novel to fall in love with.


Pierre.

James wrote: "My novel Helsinki White comes out March 15. Both the Amazon Vine program and Goodreads have giveaways, and I'll have one of my own after I receive my author's copies, the winner to be chosen from p..."

James IT HAS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH..MARCH 15TH is my BIRTHDAY!!!

Hi Folks, we all know that covers are-well-something. I'd like feedback on a possible cover for my next thriller, The Seventh Pillar (Book 3 in the Project series). Here's a preview link. If anyone is so inclined, I would greatly appreciate comments. Do you like it? Hate it? Indifferent? etc. The link:
http://captivesouls.weebly.com/-previ...
Thanks!

As part of a Mega Tour promotional event, my international thriller COVERT DREAMS is now available at the Amazon Kindle store for only $0.99 through Sunday. I hope you take advantage of this great offer. This novel of suspense has received wonderful reviews. I hope you check out the Click to Look Inside Feature to see if this action thriller is for you. And reviews are always graciously accepted.
Mike
http://www.amazon.com/Covert-Dreams-e...

THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG (2011)

by Doug Bremner

(Nonfiction, memoir)

A psychiatrist takes on a multi-billion dollar drug company, gets chewed up and spit out, and finds his mother along the way.

The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg

99 cents on Kindle, 2.99 on Nook

Mike wrote: "As part of a Mega Tour promotional event, my international thriller COVERT DREAMS is now available at the Amazon Kindle store for only $0.99 through Sunday. I hope you take advantage of this great ..."

This is a terrific book. I gave it 5 stars. Don't miss it!

Mike wrote: "As part of a Mega Tour promotional event, my international thriller COVERT DREAMS is now available at the Amazon Kindle store for only $0.99 through Sunday. I hope you take advantage of this great ..."

Lee wrote: "Mike wrote: "As part of a Mega Tour promotional event, my international thriller COVERT DREAMS is now available at the Amazon Kindle store for only $0.99 through Sunday. I hope you take advantage o..."

I agree Lee- COVERT DREAMS is a winner!!!

Doug wrote: "THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG (2011)

by Doug Bremner

(Nonfiction, memoir)

A psychiatrist takes on a multi-billion dollar drug company, gets chewed up and spit out, and find..."

Doug
I read the info page on your book- VERY facinating...well done!!!

[image error]src=" http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/f... Hello everybody,

'Boyfriends Paul & Sam', will be released Feb 15 by eXtasy Books.

I’m rapt the release coincides with Valentines Day celebrations because the book’s central theme is the love relationship between the main characters, teenagers Paul and Sam. Theirs is a story of fulfilled love that culminates after two years separation, and of the anguish, the wondering, the hopes and dreams of meeting each other again.

Cupid’s arrow strikes the hearts of two other major characters, Adam and Chris, who discover how their long-term surf-club friendship can blossom to ease the agonies of loneliness, intolerance and pain.

The story is a gay romance murder mystery. A number of issues confronting gay youth underlie the story. As the cover indicates, surfing is the dominant background to the story’s romances and dramas.

In one sense, the work is my debut gay YA book because of the under 20-years-old ages of the main characters and their friends, except in the last chapter where ages have matured into the twenties. However, because of the murder mystery component, I’m sure the story will appeal to adult ages as well. My beta readers reckon so, too.

Earlier, I posted a detailed description on this thread. If you missed it, just scroll to message 1258. As soon as editing is completed, I’ll post an excerpt.

'Boyfriends Paul & Sam' will be my fourth published book. Details of the others, primarily all gay adult romances, are posted at http://www.goodreads.com/author/list/444...

Bye for now,

Justin

The Ides of March. A harbinger. I was wandering around the wreckage of ancient Rome and ran across the little shrine that marks the spot where Julius Caesar's body was supposedly burned. It had fresh flowers on it. Surprised me.

André wrote: "Hi everyone, I recently published the first in a series of short stories about a highly fictionalized Middle East. "

Looks interesting. Husband is a Viet Nam vet but is active in the VFW and I know several Iraq/Afghanistan vets, including one dog handler, injured by an IED in Afghanistan.

Rick wrote: "Doug wrote: "THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG (2011)

by Doug Bremner

(Nonfiction, memoir)

A psychiatrist takes on a multi-billion dollar drug company, gets chewed up and spit ..."

Rick wrote: "Mike wrote: "As part of a Mega Tour promotional event, my international thriller COVERT DREAMS is now available at the Amazon Kindle store for only $0.99 through Sunday. I hope you take advantage o..."

Thank you!

This isn't a new book; it came out last year. But as I have only just joined this group, please allow me to post it here.



It is a contemporary novel about how, whatever hopes and dreams we may have, life does not always go to plan.

If anyone does get a chance to read it, then I would love to know what you think - good and bad.

Ian wrote: "This isn't a new book; it came out last year. But as I have only just joined this group, please allow me to post it here.



It is a contemporary novel abou..."

Looks like a winner Ian!!!

I went to the downtown library a few days ago and borrowed the following book, which I'm now reading: The Duchess of Duke Street: A Novel by Mollie Hardwick.

It's a delightful novel about a young woman in late Victorian Britain, who, having been in service since she was 12, resolved to become "the best cook in England" and, by dint of hard work and a bit of luck, succeeds and becomes the proprietoress of a classy London hotel.

Although I am a published author with Ebooks abounding on Amazon and elsewhere, I will tell you about another group I'm in. The Writers Collection was set up in November by the American Author, Dennis Sheehan. The idea is, each week, ten of the worlds best contemporary writers of different genres and backgrounds are given the same title, and each then produces a short story, extract or poem which is posted on the site. These stories are great, amusing and sometimes challenging. Please pop in and see at http://thewriterscollection.com Its worth it, I promise!

Hi all. My Victorian thriller, 'Murder and Enlightenment' is free on Kindle until Tuesday 7th Feb.. If anyone reads it I would be grateful for a review.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MURDER-AND-EN...

Philip wrote: "Although I am a published author with Ebooks abounding on Amazon and elsewhere, I will tell you about another group I'm in. The Writers Collection was set up in November by the American Author, Den..."

sounds like A GREAT GROUP!!!!

Hi Rick,
sorry I haven't been around much of late.I typed up over 100 pages of poetry, and arranged publishing for a wonderful lady brought up in the east end of London. She always dreamed of getting it published, if only so her family and friends had something to remember her by.
I remember how I felt, holding that first proof copy of my first book. Talking of which! 'Ro' is now available on kindle price 79p about $1 your side of the pond! I've taken out all the typos [I think!] wouldn't you know it one crept in on the Amazon page for 'RO' as a kindle, seems it was written by TOmothy, rather than Timothy Pilgrim! must be brothers!! still it's there as a red banner at the top of the Amazon page for the old paper back.
As well as all that my new one, the follow up to The Day the Ravens Died' is all but finished. I will be at OLYMPIA in London 24th, 25th, and the 26th with it! I'm a nervous gibbering wreck even contemplating something so high profile!
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

Here's a nice review of my novel "Creeping Dawn: The Rise of the Black Centipede"by Don Gates (Author of "Challenger Storm: The Isle of Blood."

http://www.amazon.com/Creeping-Dawn-R...

5.0 out of 5 stars "Creeping Dawn" Twists and Turns Like its Multi-Legged Namesake, February 5, 2012
By 
Don Gates "Don" (Somewhere in unoccupied Florida...) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creeping Dawn: The Rise of the Black Centipede (Paperback)
I can honestly say I've never read a book quite like "Creeping Dawn: Rise of the Black Centipede".

Chuck Miller's take on classic pulp vigilante tropes first came to my attention through his blog, where he's been posting bits and pieces of his writing for some time. The Black Centipede isn't the only character Chuck's been working on, but it's the one that grabbed me personally due to my love of Shadow-like pulp heroes and after reading the short stories on the blog I eagerly anticipated the full-length Centipede novel. I was not disappointed with the novel, and was actually very pleasantly surprised: I was familliar with what Miller did that made characters like Centipede and his world unique creations, but wasn't prepared for what the sustained reading-experience of a whole novel would be like.

If you are expecting an untarnished hero with a heart of gold pitted against plainly obvious "eeevil" characters, you may be disappointed. There are no blacks and whites in this book, only shades of gray. It sounds like a cliche, but it's true... it's also true that Miller pulls it off in ways I've never seen a writer do it. For an example, start with the Centipede himself: a wry and sardonic narrator who channels the croaky "voice" (among other traits) of William S. Burroughs into a Spider/Shadow hybrid- a master of skills both martial and esoteric and who seriously enjoys cracking the skulls of criminals. There are quite a few times that the Black Centipede's witty and conversational narrative made me chuckle out loud... it's been a while since a character- especially in a pulp- made me do that. The Black Centipede ultimately comes off as human (even though his skills are often obviously fueled by something more) and it's this humanity- with all the pitfalls and shortcomings that being human includes- that makes him a terrific character.

The Centipede's world is also a unique creation: from the phantasmagorical origin sequence involving Lizzie Borden and eldritch forces to the strange parallels of the JFK assassination that come later in the book, "Creeping Dawn" is a funhouse mirror of figures from our histories both real and imaginary, infamous and legendary. There was quite a few times I thought "Wow, I can't believe he's doing this" in regards to people or events referenced. Many writers squeeze in events from history or fiction into their works, but none of them do it in this particular way... it feels both natural and weird, and by "weird" I mean "weird in a good way" since weirdness is a key element in the story.

And what of the story? Well, it's hard to discuss it too much here without giving away some of the finer plot points, but it involves an eternal dance of death and love between the Black Centipede and his friend/lover/enemy Bloody Mary Jane Gallows, an entity not quite of this earth yet not entirely otherworldly. The story also involves the rise of a mysterious criminal mastermind in the nowhere/everywhere city of Zenith, a man known as Doctor Almanac who echoes (to me, at least) some of the earlier Batman villains. Lastly, much of the story also deals with the public's perception of the Black Centipede himself, as he rises from "masked-nut" to unacknowledged force for good to media-darling and "sanctioned masked-nut". It's these threads, Centipede's place in them, and the movers and shapers behind the threads that make this a fun read.

I can't find too much wrong with the book. Modern pulp books are often fraught with typographic errors within their pages, but this book has almost none that I was able to find. If I had to find any fault with it, it would be with the climax, or rather the series of climaxes in the story: one of these is related to Centipede via one of the supporting character's flashbacks. This technique makes for a bit of an unusual feeling that I'm not used to when it comes to a pulp's boiling-point of action. Then again, this book is a unique experience all around and this just goes to add another special twist to the book's storytelling.

I can't recommend "Creeping Dawn: Rise of the Black Centipede" enough. It may not be for everyone, but if you want to experience a truly unique and one-of-a-kind pulp novel then give it a shot.

My debut novel, The Sister Queens, comes out one month from today. To celebrate I am holding a giveaway on my blog. Tell me your sister story and you might just win TWO copies (signed) of mine.

http://www.sophieperinot.com/blog/201...

Sophie wrote: "My debut novel, The Sister Queens, comes out one month from today. To celebrate I am holding a giveaway on my blog. Tell me your sister story and you might just win TWO copies (signed) of mine.
..."

Superb book!!!Sophie- I wish you all the best on the launch- well deserved!!!

I'm sorry to announce that my novel Lifeblood and the short supernatural e-fiction, both of which were mentioned in the thread above, are no longer being published by Trestle Press (long story), and so are presumably out of print again. Sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause! I'll post a notice in the event that any of this material becomes available again.

Trestle Press is also no longer publishing the stories from my collection, The Smoking Gun Sisterhood. The six e-stories published online as stand-alones are, I'm assuming, out of print. However, I'm going to explore various avenues for getting the whole book back in print, in paper form and as an e-book, and will try to notify this group when and if that materializes!

Werner wrote: "I'm sorry to announce that my novel Lifeblood and the short supernatural e-fiction, both of which were mentioned in the thread above, are no longer being published by Trestle Press (long story), an..."

Thad wrote: "Trestle Press is also no longer publishing the stories from my collection, The Smoking Gun Sisterhood. The six e-stories published online as stand-alones are, I'm assuming, out of print. However,..."

By all means Werner and Thad- let all of us know any news that you turn up- and always feel free to post links to new locations to find your wonderful works

Times of Trouble is my 6th novel, a Christian fiction thriller for $2.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

Thanks for the kind words, Rick; we appreciate it!

Anthony wrote: "Hi all. My Victorian thriller, 'Murder and Enlightenment' is free on Kindle until Tuesday 7th Feb.. If anyone reads it I would be grateful for a review.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MURDER-AND-EN......"

Also free in US Kindle store

Just wanted to mention that I'm hosting a Goodreads Giveaway for my middle grade fantasy/horror/comedy novel EVE HALLOWS AND THE BOOK OF SHRIEKS. I'll be giving away 5 scribbled copies. Here's the link if you're interested

Robert wrote: "Just wanted to mention that I'm hosting a Goodreads Giveaway for my middle grade fantasy/horror/comedy novel EVE HALLOWS AND THE BOOK OF SHRIEKS. I'll be giving away 5 scribbled copies. Here's th..."

Makes me want to sell up in England and move to US - just to be in with a chance!

David wrote: "Anthony wrote: "Hi all. My Victorian thriller, 'Murder and Enlightenment' is free on Kindle until Tuesday 7th Feb.. If anyone reads it I would be grateful for a review.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/M..."

Thanks - I've got it!

I have put a new short story on my Goodreads page, "Brazil" Hope you enjoy it. http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...

Philip wrote: "Makes me want to sell up in England and move to US - just to be in with a chance!"

Very kind of you, Philip. And my apologies for not mentioning the giveaway is for U.S. residents only.