THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

I've posted an article on caregiving at Women.com. If you're a caregiver, or know of anyone who might find it helpful, please share. The link is http://www.women.com/there-is-life-af....

It's about my experience as caregiver for my elderly parents, which I wrote about in my memoir, The Box of Daughter: Overcoming a Legacy of Emotional Abuse
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Hi Folks, Book Three in my thriller PROJECT Series The Seventh Pillar is FREE today and tomorrow (May 11/12) on Kindle. Fast paced, stands alone Then you will want to read Books One and Two:)
Comments welcome. Thanks

Hey all!

My debut novel, HONEYMOON WITH HARRY, is now available on Amazon.com in kindle and paper versions. The movie rights to the book were bought when it was in galleys by New Line Cinema, Paul Haggis (CRASH) did the film adaptation and Bradley Cooper is interested in starring.

It's the hate/hate relationship between Todd and his never-to-be-father-in-law, Harry, as they travel together to the island Todd was to honeymoon with Harry's daughter to spread her ashes after she's killed days before the wedding. The anger and pain that devours these two men leads to touching and often hilarious results as these enemies must help each other survive the death of the woman they both loved.

I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much!

Free!

Originally published separately in print form, The Golden Web ~ Three Magic Women are at last together as a Kindle book.

Haven't been around much lately due to kindling, so to celebrate completing this particular project, I've made the ebook free until the 21st May.


As a child, Ellie heard the spirits speak and possessed a mystical connection to the earth, and an instinctive feeling for its magic and that of the gods and goddesses of our ancestors. But a single act of bloodless sacrifice, performed by the dim light of the new moon, alienates her parents and alters the course of her life.

The Golden Web and Three Magic Women are together the story of Ellie’s long quest to find some unbroken thread of belief from ancient times, a people with whom she feels at one, and to come to terms with the consequences of the practice of the Art Magick and the implications of the Witches’ Law: An’ it harm none, Do what ye will.

Here's the Amazon US link.

And one for Amazon UK.

I invite you to check out my new Pinterest page.
Mike
http://pinterest.com/temmike/#

Congratulations, Michelle. Way to go, it ain't easy...

Hello, I've recently posted a second short excerpt from my novel Brushstrokes of a Gadfly entitled:

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What has become of liberty, freedom and democracy today? Socrates and Plato try to find the answers to restore America's politcal system in this thought-provoking brain twister. Enjoy!

As usual- AMAZED at the wonderful work of our members!!!!

Hi Folks, If you can't sleep or have problems sleeping,one of my non-fiction books is free today and through Sunday. A proven and practical how to guide. Publisher's Weekly liked it, so will you...

http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Well-Deep...

Hello! While I only have a short story published in Christmas Lites, I am an editor for several books, including:
The Reluctant
The Willing
The Taint: Sorrow's Child

I have also worked with a few more authors here as well. You can see all of the books I've worked on my website. And if you're looking for an editor, my info is there as well.

E.A. wrote: "Liberty Peals Silent in Our Times"

Provocative cover and interesting title. Good Luck. Appears you are off to a good start.

Ken wrote: "E.A. wrote: "Liberty Peals Silent in Our Times"

Provocative cover and interesting title. Good Luck. Appears you are off to a good start."

Hi, thanks Ken! Imagine, "Liberty" is actually in a romance novel. Talk about adding variety!

That's no 'chic lit' cover.

Ken wrote: "That's no 'chic lit' cover."

LOL!!!!

My new book "What Women Think About" has been published.
The interesting, amusing idea telling all truth about women. Women's thoughts, dreams are presented by the jolly and interesting situations.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1475...

Ken wrote: "That's no 'chic lit' cover."

LOL! I suppose not! Here's the cover to the actual novel, which isn't completely "Chick lit" either, romance with a lot of other heavy stuff included...hard to classify actually.

Suren wrote: "My new book "What Women Think About" has been published.
The interesting, amusing idea telling all truth about women. Women's thoughts, dreams are presented by the jolly and interesting situations...."

BEST WISHES on book!!!!

"She Was A Real Oxymoron"

http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

Announcing the new short story by Jeffrey Howe, mining the pathos of family mistrust for your reading pleasure. Out now worldwide courtesy of Untreed Reads.

D.C. al Fine by Jeffrey Howe

Apart from running the family farm, Jake’s daily routine is simple: Late every afternoon he searches his son Joey’s room to make sure Joey didn’t bring something unwelcome or alien into their house. Joey doesn’t appreciate his father’s intrusions, but it’s Jake’s house, Jake’s rules, right? Besides, Joey has nothing to hide. Nothing at all. A short story.

How to Purchase D.C. al Fine:

D.C. al Fine is $0.99 from The Untreed Reads Store. When you purchase from our store, you receive five of the most popular formats all for the same price: EPUB (compatible with Nook and most other readers), HTML, MOBI (for Kindle devices), PDB (for Palm Reader) and PDF.

You’ll also find the titles at virtually every ebook retailer around the world including Amazon, B&N, Apple, Kobo, WHSmith and Waterstone’s.

I have the distinction of being the very first person interviewed on this brand new Goodreads blog. I hope you check it out. She did a great job!
Mike
http://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_...

Hey friends,

Just an update... Both of my novels are now just $4.99 for the Kindle versions.

Find them here: http://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Byr...

Thanks!
Chris Byron

Voyage of the Dead is FREE today on Amazon. It is also at the top of the free book list on http://www.squidoo.com/the-best-of-am... and my interview is featured on http://www.DigitalBookToday.com
Welcome Aboard and enjoy the ride!

Join a desperate professor in his search for a literary artifact. A new short story by Tim Black, brought to you by Untreed Reads.

The Importance of Being Ernest by Tim Black

Hemingway scholars have long postulated on the whereabouts of Hadley’s valise, a satchel containing several of Hemingway’s early manuscripts. Yes, his first wife lost the valise on her way to join Papa in Pamplona for a little bull dodging, but did she lose it or was it stolen? Pilfered by someone who had a grudge against young Ernest Hemingway?

In The Importance of Being Ernest, an untenured literature professor, facing the peril of “publish or perish,” travels from Key West to Paris in pursuit of Hadley’s valise, only to discover the bastard child of a Left Bank literary legend as well as the answer to the question: what happened to Hadley’s valise?

About Author Tim Black:

Tim Black is a multi-published author of numerous short stories and magazine articles. In 2011, Untreed Reads published the memoir of Tim’s daughter Taylor entitled Daydreams & Diaries. 2011 also brought forth the satirical short Doxology, also from Untreed Reads.

How to Purchase The Importance of Being Ernest:

The Importance of Being Ernest is $0.99 from The Untreed Reads Store. When you purchase from our store, you receive five of the most popular formats all for the same price: EPUB (compatible with Nook and most other readers), HTML, MOBI (for Kindle devices), PDB (for Palm Reader) and PDF.

You’ll also find the titles at virtually every ebook retailer around the world including Amazon, B&N, Apple, Kobo, WHSmith and Waterstone’s.

Here is the 3rd stop of the DEADLY EYES blog tour. What a site!
Mike
http://kasonndraleigh.blogspot.com/

Beth Mathison’s Young at Heart romantic short story series continues to enchant readers around the world. We’re happy to announce two new entries in the series.

About The Young at Heart Series:

Frannie and David Young have been married over twenty years, have two kids, busy jobs, a house in the suburbs and a dog named Max. To keep the romance alive in their relationship, they plan a “date” twice a month. Their block of time together includes very few rules—no kids or dogs, but requires an open mind. Frannie and David take turns planning dates, depending on the NFL’s schedule and how the planets are aligned that particular month.

French Romance Cooking Class by Beth Mathison:

In this second short story in the series, Frannie chooses a hands-on French cooking class as their outing. As they struggle with the “right” way to spice up their lives (both in and out of the kitchen), they discover that their strength as a couple depends on their ability to “wing it.” They also discover that “winging it” with raw oysters, a bottle of wine and an eccentric French cook can make for one interesting date.

A Mission to the Mustard Museum by Beth Mathison:

In the third short story of the series, Frannie and David visit the Mustard Museum where they encounter life-sized bottles of condiments, Louisiana hot sauce, and crowds of elderly tourists. Fearing their relationship has lost its “zing” as they head towards being Empty Nesters, they reaffirm their passion for each other, Mustard Museum style.

Beth joined Untreed Reads with her humorous Thanksgiving story A Mobster's Guide to Cranberry Sauce. The story became such a hit that an entire short story line grew around the characters through most of the holidays in 2011. Summer 2012 will bring a return of these oddballs in A Mobster’s Independence Day Picnic.

How to Purchase the Young at Heart Series:

All stories in this series are $0.99 from The Untreed Reads Store. When you purchase from our store, you receive five of the most popular formats all for the same price: EPUB (compatible with Nook and most other readers), HTML, MOBI (for Kindle devices), PDB (for Palm Reader) and PDF.

You’ll also find the titles at virtually every ebook retailer around the world including Amazon, B&N, Apple, Kobo, WHSmith and Waterstone’s.

I will simply say it again- I am AMAZED!!! at the quality of work our James Mason members produce!!!

Just thought I'd let everyone know that Silver Knight is free on Amazon today and Saturday. Get a free download for the weekend for an enjoyable read.

Any members with kids 6-16 Free today at Amazon. RHYMES AND RAMBLINGS OF CANTANKEROUS CREATURES-Adventure-Humor Have a great day
http://www.amazon.com/Rhymes-Rambling...

I'm delighted to tell you about my new novel THE SECRETS OF MARY BOWSER, just published by HarperCollins/William Morrow.


Synopsis: Thanks to the film Glory, the contributions that black soldiers made during the Civil War have become well known. Now, a new novel, The Secrets of Mary Bowser, based on a true story offers insights into the amazing, long-forgotten role one black woman played in the war that ended a slavery—a role that took her into the very heart of the Confederacy.

I was working on my Ph.D. in African American literature when I first learned about Mary Bowser’s real-life achievements. Born into slavery, but freed by the daughter of the family that owned her, Bowser was sent North to be educated. But she made the daring choice to return to Virginia, where she pretended to be a slave in the Confederate White House so she could spy on Jefferson Davis, passing what she learned to the Union Army. To craft Bowser’s story, I drew on my wide knowledge of slave narratives and literature by free blacks, while also undertaking extensive new research on the Civil War. The result is a novel that dazzles readers as it explores friendship, family, courage--and the ultimate cost of freedom.

I never thought I'd write a spy novel, or a Civil War novel, until this story captivated me. So even if you don't think you're a spy novel or Civil War novel reader, you can still fall in love with this book.

You can learn more about the novel, watch a trailer, and read an excerpt and reviews at www.thesecretsofmarybowser.com And please check out what other goodreads members are saying about it: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...

Just wanted to say thanks so much to those here who managed to download ‘The Meaning of Children’ during last weekend's Amazon.com giveaway. The book peaked at #15 on the free list for literary fiction, which is fantastic! Of course, it’s still available for purchase at http://amzn.to/KznFvA . Hope you enjoy the read; please message me if you'd like, or send me your comments here or via FB or on my book page: http://www.facebook.com/TheMeaningofC.... Always looking for 'likes' there or on the Amazon (reviews much appreciated, too). I'm very grateful for many things today: a peaceful country, good friends, the chance to do fail better soon.

Best to you,

Beverly


PS Readers call 'THE MEANING OF CHILDREN': "captivating," "pitch perfect prose," “resonates with the sad truth of being a grownup,” “touching without being maudlin, a true literary feat.”

SO HAPPY to see member writers doing well!!

Rick wrote: "SO HAPPY to see member writers doing well!!"

Thanks, Rick!
Mike

Once again, kudos to Rick for creating this wonderful group. Book One in the Project series,White Jade is free today through Sunday on Kindle. This is the last time it will be offered for free. 21 reviews and 4.7 rating on Amazon. If you like fast paced action thrillers, WJ is for you.
Now doing final revisions on the fourth book in the series.
Thanks!

Hi.
Here is my new book has been published recently "What Women Think About". Please, check it out. This is a jolly book about women's thoughts.
The interesting, amusing idea telling all truth about women.

Just wanted to say a quick thanks to the nearly 750 people that requested The Blood Hawk Brotherhood during last month's giveaway... To the winners, your books are on the way! Please let me know what you think once you've finished.

Cheers,
Chris

I want to call for a personal shout out to the one guy who bought my book and then returned it.

Hi Rick and friends. For the babyboomers among us who enjoy light comedy,try my March Edition of the monthly serial, My Husband's On Facebook! FREE Saturday, June 2, on Kindle
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
http://www.amazon.com/Husbands-Facebo...

My book is available from Barnes & Noble as an ebook as well as paperback....(-:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/out-o...

Hey Rick et al.

'And that's why I'm Single' is the kind of book little kids somehow get their hands on and start asking you really embarrassing questions in public

Hi Folks, A Goodreads reader pointed out that the link to my Kindle giveaway of White Jade is incorrect: here's the right one. http://www.amazon.com/White-Jade-The-...

Thanks, Meg. Free through Sunday, currently ranked #2 in action/adventure and #47 over all. If you like thrillers, take a look...

Thanks

Alex wrote: "Hi Folks, A Goodreads reader pointed out that the link to my Kindle giveaway of White Jade is incorrect: here's the right one. http://www.amazon.com/White-Jade-The-...

Than..."

Josh wrote: "Hey Rick et al.

'And that's why I'm Single' is the kind of book little kids somehow get their hands on and start asking you really embarrassing questions in public"

Richard wrote: "Hi Rick and friends. For the babyboomers among us who enjoy light comedy,try my March Edition of the monthly serial, My Husband's On Facebook! FREE Saturday, June 2, on Kindle
http://www.goodreads...."

SO IMPRESSED as always by the amazing talent of all our James Mason member Writers!!!

The Last Ark by Ben Portus

Kidnap. Betrayal. A secret past and a lethal virus. Who do you trust when everything you know is a lie ... and the entire planet's at stake?

Sammy Twice is a normal kid - that's what adults always tell him. Until his mum gets abducted in the dead of night. Then everything changes forever. Because Sammy has a hidden past. His home, his parents, even the person he is ... they're all a lie.

And who is The Professor? Why is he stealing animals? What is The Ark? Sammy needs to find out fast. The countdown has already started. The flood is coming, and it will destroy everything on Earth.

Here's a taste of what's inside. To see the video trailer and read the first two chapters for free, visit the author's website at www.benportus.com

"The gap between his feet and the fence around the lion enclosure was at least a metre wide. The drop was the height of five men. In the darkness, curving rolls of barbed wire shimmered along the top of the fence, each razor prong waiting to snag and incise.

Sammy took a deep breath. He lifted his chin. Rain poured over his face, running into his eyes, blurring his vision.

He blinked.

Lightning split the sky ahead. The air fizzed and a billion drops were frozen like diamonds in the wintry sky. In the distance a sudden macabre silhouette: his mother, clinging crucifix-like to the wire, three lions reaching up with great sharp claws to drag her down.

Darkness. The thunder cracked like an explosion.

He jumped."

Here are some of the reviews The Last Ark has received on Amazon:

"5* Gripped from the first page to the last
1 Jun 2012 By StaceyHedge

I settled down to read this, not really knowing what to expect. I was hooked after the prologue, let alone the first chapter. I couldn't wait for the next time I could read this to find out what was happening - so many twists, turns and shocks that I feel breathless even thinking about it. I very quickly forgot that this was written for young adults, as I was so swept up in the characters and plot. It is also really thoroughly researched and oozes authority and conviction - such a fantastic debut!"

"5 out of 5 stars - Highly recommended

8 May 2012 By Capt Jim Ltd

The Last Ark is a brilliant read. I simply couldn't put it down. An action packed adventure with a twist in the tail that made me gasp aloud. Ideal for teenagers from 9 to 90! Can't wait for the next Sammy Twice adventure - this story begs a sequel."

Buy it now on lulu or amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/The-Last-Ark-ebook/d...

Just wanted to say thanks to all who supported White Jade the last few days. 10,768 downloads, #2 in Action/Adventure, #10 in Mystery/Thrillers, #41 in top 100. Now we see if it makes a difference...thanks!White Jade

For JUST TWO DAYS, eight of the bestselling indie authors have banded together to bring you their highly rated books for FREE! No wasted time searching through lists. The best of the best are organized and ready for you to download! Check out the participating books at http://bit.ly/JqOsK6!

Participating Books:

Allegiance by Derek Blass

Red is an Attitude by Kathy Hall

Sundered by Shannon Mayer

Black Beast by R.S. Guthrie

A Hint of Murder by Lia Fairchild

The Ninth District by Douglas Dorow

Iona Portal by R.David MacNeil

Cassidy Jones and Vulcan’s Gift by Elise Stokes

Thank you again Rick for the invitation to this group.

My novel THE LAST JUSTICE, a legal thriller, is available today through June 10 as a FREE Kindle giveaway. From the promotion, it currently is #1 in contemporary fiction and #6 in the top 100. I hope you'll check it out.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Justic...

"A stunning opening, an action-packed, intriguing middle, and a pulse-pounding ending. Who could ask for more from a thriller. Welcome Anthony Franze a great new voice has entered the genre."
- STEVE BERRY, New York Times bestselling author

Thanks, Anthony, I look forward to reading it...

Thanks. I'm checking your book out as well. Looks great.

Anthony wrote: "Thank you again Rick for the invitation to this group.

My novel THE LAST JUSTICE, a legal thriller, is available today through June 10 as a FREE Kindle giveaway. From the promotion, it currently ..."

My pleasure Anthony- really loved your book!!

I appreciate that. I'd love to know what you think.
Best

Anthony wrote: "Thank you again Rick for the invitation to this group.

My novel THE LAST JUSTICE, a legal thriller, is available today through June 10 as a FREE Kindle giveaway. From the promotion, it currently ..."

Hi, Anthony. I just picked this up for my kindle and look forward to reading and reviewing it. Thanks. I'm also entered to win the print giveaway. If, by some chance, I do win, please don't send it to me. I can't figure out how to un-enter.