THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

I recently released my novel, The Truce

It is a fantasy story about two strangers, Aaron and Amber, who die in a car accident. Unable to rest in Purgatory they choose to enter Hell hoping to find Heaven on the other side. Once there they become the last hope of a rebellion that needs them to reach Heaven in order to overthrow Hell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF7YFj...
Here is the trailer I have posted on youtube.

My site is www.emilanfiction.com. I have other writing and my blog on the site as well.

Thanks for checking it out.

E. Milan

O.K. I've searched around a bit and this seems like the place to tell you about my books...here goes.

(1) The Secret Keeper
This was the first one I posted and it's a novel I wrote. It took seven years to research and write and I had tried traditional publishing routes before I got sidetracked by scriptwriting and put it in a cupboard.

But now it is on Amazon and Smashwords and all the other affiliates through SW (all 4 are). It has about 20 five and four star reviews and has sold around 17,000 copies and is #1 for Jewish fiction. It's 99c at SM and affiliates and free at Amazon US but not UK at the moment. It's part historical and part contemporary fiction, spans from pre-war Berlin to the modern day and centres around musical instruments looted from the Jews by the Nazis in WW2 and the quest to get one, a violin, back.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Keep...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Secret-Ke...

(2)"Stirred not Shaken" is a book of five short stories, some funny and some a touch heart wrenching. The title one is a fantastical take on a fictional spy who ends up in a strange place talking to Poirot, Marple, Marlow, Smiley etc. and mixing a martini for Bond.

http://www.amazon.com/Stirred-Not-Sha...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stirred-Not-S...

(3) "Our Father's War" is non-fiction. My late Dad was a Spitfire pilot in WW2. He served from 1939 until early 1944, in the UK and the Middle East. I inherited a box of his letters home and later writings and I have edited them into a book. He wrote brilliantly and they have proved very popular, with some four and five star reviews and about 7,000 sales (they are free in some places) I wrote them for the younger members of our family who never knew this modest and amazing man (he died in 1991) but they have found a larger audience and he would be thrilled.

http://www.amazon.com/Our-Fathers-War...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Fathers-W...

(4) I have just put up my fourth book. It's a wine crime novella and the first in a trilogy. It's about murder and mayhem in a vineyard and features some interesting ways to die, murder by Petrus and drowning in a vat of must! "In Vino Veritas" full of yummy wine, chocolate, black comedy and twists and turns!!

http://www.amazon.com/Vino-Veritas-Bl...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vino-Veritas-...

If you'd rather have Smashwords I am here:
http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie...

And my blog has excerpts from some of the books and links etc.
http://thomasbrowne.wordpress.com/

Thank you for bearing with me. I am writing book two of the 'Blood and Wine' trilogy now, same characters, continuing the drama and lots and lots of very dangerous chocolate!!

Cheers

Julie Thomas

Rick wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi Rick, and Liam,
clearly a case of great minds etc, or is just a case of a misspent youth all round!
There is something about a drop of the Irish, it sort of lul..."

and since the ole geezer and I have stretched our misspent youth out to more than 80 years...we've managed a lot of that lulling :-)... right?

Free Today! MY HUSBAND's ON FACEBOOK! Wake up with a smile. A quick humorous read. This is the 2nd issue of a monthly series. See review on Goodreads. http://www.amazon.com/Husbands-Facebo...

THE FAMOUS UNION, a rollicking romp through the halls of academia with characters you won't soon forget, is featured in my interview today.
Mike
http://www.theindiespotlight.com/

Science and Religion, Theism and Atheism, a calendar discovery in Genesis 5, faith (religious and otherwise), wisdom and foolishness, and a massive failure to understand the Bible.

In From Adam to Noah--The Numbers Game: Why the Genealogy Puzzles of Genesis 5 and 11 Are in the Bible I describe my discovery of a fully functional calendar encoded in Genesis 5. This book, I hope you will agree, is not one of those "Bible Code" books that invite you to see things that are not there. It shows you, step by step, how a calendar is hidden within Genesis 5. Working through that proof involves a bit of math (arithmetic) so if you can't handle numbers, this book might not be right for you.

The calendar discovery was a result of a process; a way of looking at the Bible that is probably unlike anything you have ever encountered before. It is a radical view. But I think I understand the worldview of the people who wrote the Bible. I think my discovery of the calendar is evidence that my view of the Bible is useful in understanding the entire book.

The larger discovery is that there are many more puzzles and riddles in the Bible. In fact, I was solving those puzzles and riddles before I discovered the calendar puzzle of Genesis 5. It turns out that much of the Bible is composed of puzzles and riddles written to make serious philosophical statements. "Why would anyone do that?" you might ask. My answer is that the huge cultural differences between us and the writers of the Bible have prevented us from understanding them and their writings: the Bible.

Visit http://www.adamtonoah.com for more information and to preview the book.

I'd like to announce the release of the paperback edition of The Warden Threat, a humorous science fiction parody of epic fantasy adventure novels. Technically science fiction, it is almost an anti-fantasy, which pokes a fair, or perhaps an unfair amount of good-natured fun at the serious tone and dependence on magic common to many epic fantasy adventure genre novels. With its charming and truly likeable characters, witty, intelligent humor, and prose style blending humorous science fiction and epic fantasy elements, The Warden Threat is a fun read. I believe it will appeal to readers of these genres who may be looking for something fresh and different.
http://dlmorrese.wordpress.com/2012/0...

My short story 'The Hat on the Bed' is now up at http://www.thewesternonline.com/haton...

Great books posted on here everyday! love it!

The Ninth Orphan
This thriller novel is FREE for Kindle readers now to March 19 PST.

My co-writer/co-producer/son James and I have adapted this novel to a feature film screenplay and have put it into development with our production co., Morcan Motion Pictures. It will be a great film!

A regular on Amazon’s bestseller list in its Conspiracy Books category, it’s a high-octane thriller with an edge.

How do you catch a man who is never the same man twice? That is the question posed in The Ninth Orphan...

An orphan grows up to become an assassin for a highly secretive organization. When he tries to break free and live a normal life, he is hunted by his mentor and father figure, and by a female orphan he spent his childhood with. On the run, the mysterious man's life becomes entwined with his beautiful French-African hostage and a shocking past riddled with the darkest of conspiracies is revealed.

Here’s what reviewers are saying about this mainly 5 Star-reviewed novel:

★★★★★ "Action-packed and very well written" –Have You Heard Book Review
★★★★ "A Cloak and Dagger Grand Prix" –The Kindle Book Review
★★★★ "In the spirit of all great spy stories" –The Write Edge Bookshelf
★★★★★ "Do yourself a favor, read this book!" –Holy Smoley Book Review

More reviews are welcomed!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0056I4FKC
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0056I4FKC


Best from

Lance & James –
authors of The Ninth Orphan and Fiji

Lance & James - I couldn't resist the description and free, but I've got to read Fiji first.

Longtime Member Steve Stone released his third Intrepid Book in the series- happy to post info- as I am for any member!!

Who was Jack the Ripper?
Did Hitler commit suicide, or survive the war?
Who really shot JFK?
And did OJ Simpson really do it?

Paperback - http://tinyurl.com/75bntcr
Kindle - http://tinyurl.com/77ro5ft

Rick, thanks for your invitation to list my new book here.



It’s an epic fantasy romance—Seeking a Scribe: Enchanted Bookstore Legend One—available for only 99 cents!

Blurb:
Lyra McCauley is a writer and loves fantasy novels, but until she opens a selection from bookstore owner Cullen Drake, she has no idea he’s a wizard character who lives a double life inside that volume…or the story’s magic will compel her from the edge of depression to adventure, danger, and love.

His gift to Lyra, the Book of Dragonspeir, was actually her copy, misplaced years ago. Lost in her pain following divorce and death, she fails to recognize him as her childhood playmate from the fantasyland. Friendship builds anew. Attraction sparks. But Lyra doubts whether a wizard is capable of love. She’s torn—should she protect her fragile heart or risk new love?

Opening the book’s cover, she confronts a quest: save Dragonspeir from destruction by the Black Dragon before he utilizes power of August’s red moon to expand his strength and overthrow the opposing Imperial Dragon. Lyra accepts the challenge, fearing Cullen will perish if evil wins. Along with magical animal guides, Cullen helps her through many perils, but ultimately Lyra must use her own power…and time is running out

Purchase for only 99 cents at Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Scribe-...

Thanks!
Marsha
www.MarshaAMoore.com

Hope this is the right place to do this!

My romantic mystery THE MAN IN THE BOAT is now out from MuseItUp Publishing. Will shortly be available at B&N and ibooks, and is already on Amazon at:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Man-Boat-eb...

Hi everyone,

This weekend - March 17 & 18 - you can get a free ebook of Still Life With Brass Pole on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/BrassPoleReviews

Hope you like it!

Thanks,

Craig Machen

My second EPIC FABLE, 'Piercing the Elastic Limit' was published in January, but for some reason the cover just came up on Goodreads.

What's up with that I wonder?

Howard wrote: "My second EPIC FABLE, 'Piercing the Elastic Limit' was published in January, but for some reason the cover just came up on Goodreads.

What's up with that I wonder?"

Maybe you forgot to load it?

Actually I had to become 'a librarian' to load it this time, not the same procedure as the first book & I'm not too savvy about such things, but it's up now so I'm happy.

That's how I added mine. Took a bit to figure it out.

Hi Liam,
Although I might have a bit of catching up to do in the years bit, I can confidently claim to be well in the lead in the 'lulled' stakes, it almost became a problem, now I can enjoy 'just the one', or two or,
my maths never were very good! and I always press the wrong buttons! hence the 'oldgeezer' thingy.
While I'm here a quick thank you to all who have been buying my reissued [as a kindle] first book 'RO'.
it is $1 for 80,000+ words, it's got to be worth a look. It is, for those who do not know, the story of the rescue of a British agent back in the '70's and the lads involved in getting her out.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]
[aka Timothy Pilgrim]
You take care Liam, and stay in touch!

Howard wrote: "Actually I had to become 'a librarian' to load it this time, not the same procedure as the first book & I'm not too savvy about such things, but it's up now so I'm happy."

I'm one of the unsavvy ones, too! I keep trying, though. Glad you got it up.

Thanks.

The two covers are variations on a theme.

Fans are starting to call them 'the blue one' & 'the green one,' and now that they're both up new fans can see it, too.

Persevere Cheryl.

Good morning everyone. It's the beginning of Spring and my family/love story AN UNCOMMON FAMILY which takes place in Switzerland, New York City, and Guadalajara, Mexico is FREE ON AMAZON TODAY.
http://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Family...

More on my blog: http://christa-polkinhorn.blogspot.co...

Christa wrote: "Good morning everyone. It's the beginning of Spring and my family/love story AN UNCOMMON FAMILY which takes place in Switzerland, New York City, and Guadalajara, Mexico is FREE ON AMAZON TODAY.
ht..."

Got it!

R.S. wrote: "Just released my latest book "Sometimes They Follow You Home" on Goodreads, Smashwords, Amazon, etc.
Here's the description-

This is a CAUTIONARY tale that presumes you have an avid interest in th..."

CONGRATS!!!

Discovered yesterday that my debut novel, The Seahawk's Sanctuary, is a Best Book 2011 Nominee on The Romance Reviews!!! Please go and vote. http://www.theromancereviews.com/view... Thank you.

Cheryl wrote: "Christa wrote: "Good morning everyone. It's the beginning of Spring and my family/love story AN UNCOMMON FAMILY which takes place in Switzerland, New York City, and Guadalajara, Mexico is FREE ON A..."

Thanks, Cheryl, I hope you like it!

I published my second last week, a sci-fi noir mystery. You can get it here on Goodreads through its page, or through Amazon!


The Process Server

Here's the blurb:
Bob is a Process Server, a lowly functionary. Worse, he's a "Smith," lowest on society's rung in 2253. Well, almost: the poor bastards still living on Earth have it worse than anyone, addicted to the fully immersive MultiNet and doomed to short, pointless lives working for the Big Six Corps. Now Bob's been given a job, to deliver a summons to a bureaucrat halfway across the Galaxy. His 251-year-old pilot Jayde Chen -- a war veteran trapped in the body of a 14-year-old -- is by his side as Bob dodges intergalactic gangsters, rogue AI, religious extremists and marauding corporate tycoons. Can Bob and Jayde free an enslaved race, uncover a murderer and save their ship?

Hey, congrats on that nomination Lynne, that's really cool.

I don't post much here, so I apologize if it appears that I'm spamming. However, as what I'm offering is FREE, hopefully this isn't too egregious of an offense!

My novel, River in the Sea, is available as a FREE download in honor of my mother's 80th birthday! With 31 5-star reviews, this is for readers who love historical, coming-of-age, literary, and even young adult novels. http://amzn.to/n9QZLi

You can also read an interview I did with my mom here: http://bit.ly/GCbCl6 Thank you!

Tina wrote: "I don't post much here, so I apologize if it appears that I'm spamming. However, as what I'm offering is FREE, hopefully this isn't too egregious of an offense!

My novel, [book:River in the Sea|1..."

Sound interesting and who can resist good and free?

I hope no one can! :-) Thank you!

Tina wrote: "I don't post much here, so I apologize if it appears that I'm spamming. However, as what I'm offering is FREE, hopefully this isn't too egregious of an offense!

My novel, [book:River in the Sea|1..."

I agree with Lee! Sounds like a great book! And no shame!!! ALL James Mason member writers are WELCOME to post about their books and projects- true Cummunity spirit!!

So excited! Yesterday, I was finally able to load the cover for my July romantic mystery in my profile page!

I won't tell what stupid thing I kept doing for three days that meant it wouldn't load.

Hey, I can't help it if I'm a techno klutz!

Cheryl wrote: "So excited! Yesterday, I was finally able to load the cover for my July romantic mystery in my profile page!

I won't tell what stupid thing I kept doing for three days that meant it wouldn't load...."

Wonderful Cover!!!

Cheryl wrote: "So excited! Yesterday, I was finally able to load the cover for my July romantic mystery in my profile page!

I won't tell what stupid thing I kept doing for three days that meant it wouldn't load...."


great cover!!

You're lucky Cheryl, the cover art instantly conveys what your book is all about, well done.

I thought that my books, being somewhat convoluted in nature, required a more neutral theme, so I went geometric.

Howard wrote: "You're lucky Cheryl, the cover art instantly conveys what your book is all about, well done.

I thought that my books, being somewhat convoluted in nature, required a more neutral theme, so I wen..."

I really like your covers Howard- there is a sense of depth and movement as well as connection between the two!

Many thanks Rick'

'Tales from the Elastic Limit' currently is in the works although I haven't decided on a color scheme as of yet.

So what would you do if you found out you were a reincarnated, demon-fighting warrior and you've loved a demon through the ages, betrayed him, and been killed by him?

Enjoy Silver Knight:

Hello! You might have heard that I recently signed Sophie’s Turn with Sapphire Star Publishing, whooop whoop! (Yes, I am still celebrating) Sapphire Star will publish Sophie’s Turn in ebook and paperback editions on 6 September 2012.

I’m just writing to let you know that Sophie’s Turn will be TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE in Kindle edition from 1 or 2 April until the relaunch in September. Thanks for bearing with me, and I hope you’ll enjoy Sophie’s Turn whether you read it now, or in its newly published version in September.

With all best regards
Nicky Wells

PS: feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, I'm always happy to hear from you! http://nickywellsklippert.wordpress.com/ Twitter Facebook Goodreads XXX

Howard wrote: "You're lucky Cheryl, the cover art instantly conveys what your book is all about, well done.

I thought that my books, being somewhat convoluted in nature, required a more neutral theme, so I wen..."

Thank you, Rick. I think the artist did a nice job, too. My big problem was uploading. Then I found out I had to pick a jpeg file. After several days trying unsuccessfully! Hey, I'm a writer! Not a computer genius!

"What if everything you thought you were turned out to be wrong? A Prince discovers he was born a slave and sets out to free his people." The Saga Of Davi Rhii Book 1 The Worker Prince

Coming in June, the sequel The Returning "Assassins are back killing off the slaves turned citizens and Davi and his friends must find out who's responsible. Meanwhile, Boralian citizens uncomfortable with the new citizens cause trouble and Tela and Davi struggle in their relationship."

My prequel is also available (a short): Rivalry On A Sky Course.

I have an anthology I edited coming in April (Space Battles) and a kid's joke book as well. Busy, busy. Plus Davi Rhii Book 3, an epic fantasy trilogy, a sword & sorcery, and a SF noir. heh. Can I breathe now?

I write science fiction about people. I would hope my favorite authors, Asimov and Heinlein, rubbed off a bit.

My first book is a short story collection. It is currently available at Smashwords, Amazon, & Barnes & Nobel

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
http://www.amazon.com/Edge-of-Hypersp...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/edge-...

My second book (my first novel) is currently only available at Smashwords.

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

Visit my website/blog at http://sites.google.com/site/scottrse...

FREE BOOK DOWNLOAD 3/24: Just thought I'd let the Goodreads community know the ebook version of The Meaning Of Children will be available FREE TOMORROW from Amazon.com http://amzn.to/AiGGsm Find out why on my blog, http://bit.ly/GJMhUP! It's had many, MANY glowing reader & reviewer comments. But don't take my word for it: try it yourself...sample a slice a mah "Pie" http://beverlyakerman.blogspot.ca/201.... And please let me know what you think!

Hi, everyone:

Just wanted to let you know that, if you add my novel "Wind and Fire" to your TBR list, please use the most current edition, i.e. the one that shows two hands holding fire on the cover. Thanks so much.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13507838-wind-and-fire

Hi all, Come take a thrill ride through Chinese medicine with my novel, The God Complex. As you solve a gripping mystery, discover the secrets of Eastern medicine.

Participate in a Q&A session through April 15th. The story was inspired by actual events, so there's plenty to talk about. Receive a 20% discount on the book when purchased through my website (code on site) - http://www.godcomplexnovel.com/. There's more than enough time to order, read it, and still get your taxes done :o)

Q&A Session: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/6...

I look forward to meeting you in the session.

SUPER SOUNDING BOOKS -ALL!!!!

My book MURDER AND ENLIGHTENMENT has just been published as a paperback on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_nos...

It is a Victorian thriller with a hint of enlightenment!

Read my author interview with Goodreads author Joyce Strand on:

http://joycestrand.com/BLOG/Joyce/Blo...

Anthony wrote: "My book MURDER AND ENLIGHTENMENT has just been published as a paperback on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_nos...

It is a ..."

congrats Anthony!!!

There's a new review of THIS LITTLE PIGGY BELONGS TO THE DEVIL by Washington Square News critic Jason Bowers. http://wsnhighlighter.wordpress.com/2...