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June wrote: "Hi, my book is a Memoir,
MY HERO IS MY MONSTER
Ava is only four when her life is destroyed by a "Hero" who turned into the monster in her bed every night." Each night she cries to her mother, ple..."

June wrote: "Hi, my book is a Memoir,
MY HERO IS MY MONSTER
Ava is only four when her life is destroyed by a "Hero" who turned into the monster in her bed every night." Each night sh..."
Hi Tina!!

I've got three novels out, two are scifi/fantasy and one is a historical espionage/mystery/thriller, you name it. There are also some scifi stories, and I've just released the first book in a series of fantasy novellas. I'm working on some a sequel and a new scifi novel as well.
I suck at promoting my work (didn't I already mention that?), so the best way to get an idea is to read something. There's free stuff of mine lying about at Amazon, Smashwords and all the places it retails to (like B&N, iTunes etc.).
This is what I've written so far:






Hope you like some of it!
I'll be glad to hear from you at kalampakas@stoneforger.com - I'll send you an ebook (MOBI, EPUB, or PDF or any format you need) copy to review. You could also visit http://www.stoneforger.com and get the FB links, the twitter, and so on.

Let Slip the Dogs of War: A Bard's Bed & Breakfast Mystery #1 by Sara Barton
Price: $0.99 USD. 46740 words. Published on August 29, 2012. Fiction.
On the tranquil shores of Lake Champlain sits the Bard's B & B -- not your typical vacation spot. Run by a Shakespearean scholar and a former bookstore owner, both with roots in the intelligence community, guests are often unruly, secretive, and occasionally downright dangerous. When a Syrian rebel leader's daughters are sent for safe-keeping, it's a spy free-for-all Shakespeare would have envied.
USE COUPON CODE MB73V
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
A Plague O' Both Your Houses: A Bard's Bed & Breakfast Mystery #2 by Sara Barton
Price: $0.99 USD. 56740 words. Published on November 8, 2012. Fiction.
The gang at the Bard’s B&B on Vermont’s Lake Champlain is back. Uncle Edward, Lorna, Bea, and Ben take on the task of providing hospice care for a former CIA chemical and biological weapons expert with a murderous streak. Ever passionate and protective, Bea works overtime to keep the guests of the Bard’s B&B alive, the bad guys at bay, her cunning husband on his toes, and the CIA behaving.
USE COUPON CODE HE49K
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

www.emandyves.com

The Paris Lawyer by Sylvie Granotier, a prize-winning psychological thriller that doubles as a legal procedural. Can we ever escape our past?
Treachery in Bordeaux by Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noël Balen, a classic whodunit set in French wine country.
The 7th Woman by Frédérique Molay, a police procedural that won one France’s most prestigious crime fiction awards and was voted best crime fiction novel of the year in France. It's an edge-of -your seat thriller set in Paris.

The Paris Lawyer by Sylvie Granotier, a prize-winning psychological thriller that doubles as a le..."
I'd love to read one/some of your books.I like thrillers. Are you interested in doing a return review for me? www.NextTimeLucky.com?Contact me,Siggy buckley

Forbidden Shades of Dracula

What began a..."
I couldn't send you a private message. I'm interested in reviewing your book. Please pm me. :)

Lily Bryg is a seventeen year old witch. She doesn't always know what that means, or how to control it, but she does know that to most, it paints a pretty little target over her forehead. If that's not bad enough, Ronan an evil king who believes she's his soul mate has been stalking her in her dreams. Should she fight Ronan and risk everything, or give up her freedom to possibly save her friends?
And what about Larkin, the attractive shape shifter who sparks a strong sense of deja vu within her? He claims they knew each other in her past life, but how could she trust something she can't remember? Dodging witches, demons, faeries, dragons, and much, much more, the Four are just beginning to realize that having power comes with a lot of responsibility. And sacrifice. But one question stands out among the rest, haunting Lily through out the nights and days. Should she fight Ronan and risk everything, or should she give up her freedom to the gorgeous, yet wicked, king in order to possibly save her friends?

Synopsis:
Soon-to-be twelve year old Miranda Moon's overactive imagination has landed her in trouble again. This time, she's been suspended from school. Since her Halloween weekend just got extended, her parents decide to take her and her straight-laced younger brother, Marcus, to her late grandparents' old cabin. That suits Miranda just fine. She's always felt there was something special about the place. Besides, she has a knack for making the best of things.
But when Miranda finds a curious water globe hidden in the cabin, she and Marcus are catapulted into a world even she never imagined. A world where everybody already knows their family name and magic flows through the trees. A world called Wunderwood. But their arrival happens to coincide with the release of a sinister warlock from a forty-year imprisonment. Thornton Crow resumes his deadly agenda to find the source of Wunderwood's magical power, the Tree of Mindala, and seize it for his own.
As Miranda learns of her own connection to Thornton, she realizes that it's up to her to end his cruel and relentless cycle of death that would steal not just magic, but also hope. With only the cryptic words of a prophecy to guide her, she holds the fate of the entire realm as well as the safety of Marcus and the newly found branches of her family tree in her hands. Miranda's signature optimism is put to the ultimate test when she chooses to carry out the task that will save Wunderwood... or doom it forever.

http://www.amazon.com/Jimmy-and-the-W...

SO, all three ebook for free just for book reviews. That is if you like Heroic werewolves vs evil vampires books. And the third is about heroic werewolves vs demons. If you message me or Rusty Nugent your email address you will be on our list to get the free third book and if everything works out you'll get all three books as ebooks.
http://www.facebook.com/mary.simmons....
http://www.goodreads.com/RustyNugent

My new novel, The Elementals, was released in late October, and I'm always looking for people to get their hands on it. I'll be happy to send you a free copy (ebook would certainly be the easiest, fastest way I could get it to you, but if you insist on a paperback I can let my publisher know and see about getting one snailed mailed).
It is book one of a planned trilogy. It is fiction, and could fall into the categories of fantasy, historical fiction (historical fantasy is more accurate), action, and supernatural. Here is a brief description:
"Upon unifying the seven warring states under one banner, the First Emperor of China began solidifying power for what he envisioned as a thousand-year reign. Using those he conquered, the Emperor began a series of arduous projects, Including the first Great Wall, the Linqu Canal, and a national system of highways. Ignoring the physical and emotional toll exacted upon the people, his insatiable desire to further his own power has led to a growing, and secretive insurgency. One such organization is the Dragon's Spite who wishes to usurp control of the throne by nearly any means. But first they must marshal their forces strewn throughout the kingdom. More importantly they seek out three extraordinary girls who hold vast supernatural powers that can tip the balance in their favor. But do these unknowing heroines realize the talents that they possess? Will the Dragon's Spite reach them before the agents of the Emperor?"
Here is a link to it:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...
If you'd like to browse before committing, feel free to preview the first 8 or so chapters at:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Elementals-...
Feel free to email me here at Goodreads or at troyjacksonauthor@yahoo.com.
Thanks, and I look forward to any honest reviews you may have.

1) N..."Great idea, Vincent. Very glad I found this thread.
John

Take Betsy. After sipping her heady Chardonnay, the smitten Mrs. Bunting hits upon a brilliant idea. Would he take her ill husband’s place on a prepaid Egypt tour? In a strictly platonic sense, of course. The dapper Edward buys himself a pith helmet.
Fate catches up with him in SIROCCO, Storm over Land and Sea, sequel to KHAMSIN, The Devil Wind of The Nile.
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This easy to read, small novella will be FREE on Amazon.com on SUNDAY, December 9. Any reviews on Amazon/Goodreads would be much appreciated.

Edward, Con Extraordinaire

Hi Sara, I've just downloaded "Let Slip the Dogs of War" - great title. I look forward to reading it and will post a review!

For anyone with a blog, I am more than willing to send a free copy by requesting it from me at sirjohn@wwisp.com
I also have over 80,000 followers on titter alone, and can send traffic to your site after you post.

Thanks, A.W. Hartoin
http://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/1...
Wishes are powerful things, if you belong to the MacClarity clan. You can ask Ernest for anything and he’ll make it come true, even though he’s been dead for nearly a hundred years. Puppy MacClarity doesn’t take the rumors about Ernest too seriously. But, when he’s had enough of his teacher’s harassment, Puppy asks Ernest to take care of Miss Pritchett for him. Ernest does and family secrets start to surface like magic. During a summer filled with both fear and fun, Puppy begins to realize that Ernest isn’t the only special thing about his family, and their oddities aren’t just skin deep. Too bad he didn’t know sooner.

The last weekend's free promotion was fantastic! Memoria. A Corporation of Lies, (an action-packed technothriller) reached #1 in High-tech! It only lasted for 24 hours, so I decided to offer Memoria for free again this Sunday Dec 9 2012. Come and grab your free copy!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008EM0D1M
Happy reading!

Book description:
“A killer lurks beneath the waves of the western Pacific Ocean. The USS Encinitas, the first attack submarine crewed by both men and women, stalks the Crescent Moon, a renegade Iranian sub armed with nuclear-tipped missiles. But another predator hides aboard the American sub, a murderer who has already left a trail of dead women behind on shore. While the crew of the Encinitas plays a deadly game of hide-and-seek with the Crescent Moon, NCIS investigator Linus Schag must discover the killer’s identity before his – or her – blood lust leads to the submarine’s total destruction.”

Anyone wishing a free review copy, please send me a personal message.
Cheers!
Martin

Condemned is a science fiction/action/mystery novel and revolves around Arigus Vanes, a man who wakes up at a murder scene and has no idea who he is or what happened. It follows him as he tries to recover his identity, and it is essentially an action movie set in a sci-fi setting with a twisted plot.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615727638 (For a sample)

I am looking for at 10 people interesting in reviewing a book about publishing if you are interested please send me a message and I will give you a free kindle version.
Thanks,
Ingrid
How to Self Publish and Start a Publishing Company

THANK YOU SO MUCH!<3

I look forward to hearing more about your book.
Best wishes.
Brenda

I have followed a few of your comments and found them interesting. I, too, would like for read and review authors to give me a hint as to what their books are about. Your comment on your rascal Nook caused me to lol. I have a Nook, but I tamed mine. A few little shakes is all mine takes to know who the boss is. However, after a visit from my grandchildren, my Nook is crazy for a day or two. (Grandchildren are twinplets ages ten, ten and nine.)

Thanks for your response. :)
I'm not able to give out actual free copies in print at this time, and I don't have a Nook version of the book (But I may soon). I'm sorry. :(
You can find some information and a preview of the book, though, right here: nayars.webs.com/books

Heart of the Witch
I can offer the format of your choice if you would read and review it.
Synopsis:
In a town struck by witch hunting fever, Zerrick Dhur holds a deadly secret. Magic stirs in his soul, and dreams call him to a mysterious woman, deep in the jungle of the newly colonized land. Driven to flee the civilized lands, he finds both friends and enemies, searching for the heart of magic. As he journeys deeper, the question remains. Will his powers lead him to good? Or to evil?

http://amzn.to/SNKB5p
It could be a nice surprise for some lucky children who will be getting Kindles from Santa ;) Or young-at-heart adults... :)
Reviews are welcome and appreciated.
Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Horror Bent


Now that I got your attention
Enter our Up-To-Date Santa Giveaway
http://up2date-reviewing.blogspot.com...

I'm always ready to give away (electronic) copies of my novel Loisaida, A New York Story if a review is promised, however, I would LOVE to give away electronic copies of my new novella Schrodinger's Telephone. The novella has NO customer reviews here, there, or anywhere at this point, and is beginning to feel bad about it. It's a difficult story to describe without spoilers. Let's just say it was written more for fans of The Twilight Zone than of Twilight.
Anyone interested in a free Schrodinger's, can message me on goodread with an email address, and I'll be in touch.


“Thou shalt maketh the electronic version of thy book available gratis!” (For some reason Horus always speaks in Charleton Heston’s voice.)
Even Horus is in on the spirit of giving this holiday season: for a limited time only, the Kindle edition of The Betelgeuse Oracle is available FREE!
The Betelgeuse Oracle
Download The Betelgeuse Oracle to your Kindle FREE while you can!
http://www.amazon.com/The-Betelgeuse-...

Just downloaded The Betelegeuse Oracle. While I'm a little backlogged on reading write now, I can't wait to read it. Who doesn't love a good apocalypse novel, right? =)

Thanks
T.D. Wilson

My first novel THE AWAKENING CLAN will be offered for a FREE download for kindle users from January 15th to January 19th 2013.
http://kimabooks.com/free-kindles
i would appreciate your review on Amazon.

My first romance book, Finding Pride, is NOW FREE on Smashwords (until 1/31)!!! Take a look and help me out by reading/reviewing/liking it.
You can learn more about me and the four book series at http://www.prideseries.com
Also, if you want to hit "like" on my amazon page the link.
http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Pride-S...
Thank you in advance.
--Jill Finding Pride



This is a short (but not so sweet) novella, mainly to introduce this "charmer," who plays a not so charming role later on in SIROCCO, Storm over Land and Sea.
I hope you'll enjoy (and heed) this booklet (and if anyone asks, I'll deny everything...after all, it is fiction).


The story is one of my heroine who is everyone's friend but hasn't yet found love. With the help of her batty mum and her friends she is encouraged to find someone by internet and speed dating - but also one friend introduces her to Angels...Read on as Chrissie goes on a roller-coaster ride to find love. Humorous and romantic I do hope you will take a look! Please message me via the site and I'll deliver promptly!

Lesbian Crushes and Bulimia: A Diary on How I Acquired my Eating Disorder


Quiet Ops by Bob Burton and L. J. Martin
http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Ops-Burto...
Enjoy


Hunting

Fantastic! I'll send you a message now with how to get a free copy!

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AY7PA2C
I would love to gift this book to you via amazon, or send it PDF, whichever you prefer. Just let me know. My website is www.edenwitch.com
Thank you so much for your time and consideration!
Sam Hammack

I have a children's picture book that could use some reviews. The Little Ant please pm me on GR and I can send pdfs to you.
Thanks!
Abha
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