BOTM JULY 2015

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1. Now - 10th Title submissions are posted. Submission guidelines allow for a maximum of 500 words and your books title only. As the shortlisted books will be judged purely on this post it is recommended that the authors think outside the box (no posts to other websites, good reads link only) and post something which draws people in and gives enough away to leave everyone wanting more! (Check out the CODE OF CONDUCT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING -https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)

2. Late July 10th: the shortlisted/finalists will be announced (selected by the EBM team) - NOW, LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

3. July 10th - 15th EBM members vote for the title they feel best represents our groups 'book of the month' here's the important part ***IF YOU VOTE FOR A TITLE & IT WINS, YOU MUST READ & REVIEW IT FOR THE AUTHOR!*** It needs to be completed by July 31st.

We understand sometimes "life" gets in the way but we don't want this to be habitual, if you can't commit to reviewing your choice, please don't vote.

4. July 15th Winning title announced based on tallied votes. The author provides the EBM team with three copies of their book (pdf/mobi/epub format.) This is required within 48 hours of winning. If you are an author and don't know how to format your book to this format, we will do it for you. As an author you MUST agree to donate the book to all who voted for it and you must also agree not to extend deadlines for readers. The program exists with a purpose.

5. Members have from July 17th to July 31st to read/review the book for the winning author!

6. EBM itself will support the winner by promoting their book on our Facebook page (17,000+ followers) our Twitter page (49,000 followers) and on our Goodreads group & Newsletter (2,100 members and growing!)

7. Send us your email address and preferred format if your book wins, within a 24 hr period of the end of voting. You can do this by messaging it to us here on good reads.

Nominate the book you want to read below, the AUTHOR MUST BE A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP and THE AUTHOR MUST NOT BE PUBLISHED BY A MAJOR PUBLISHING HOUSE/COMPANY. The book must have been edited and be of an acceptable publishing quality.

If you have any questions, please pm us directly. Thanks!

GOOD READS LINKS ONLY, NO SALES INFORMATION INCL DISCOUNTED PRICES ETC, THERE ARE OTHER THREADS FOR THAT!

[Claudette]

I'd like to submit my novel, Rising Tide: Dark Innocence

2015 RONE Award Finalist for YA Paranormal

ARE YOU A FAN OF VAMPIRE LITERATURE?

Rising Tide will sink its fangs into you, keeping you awake into the wee hours of the night

Could Maura's life get any worse? ...turns out it most certainly can.

Isolated and sheltered by her lonely mother, Maura's never been able to make friends. She seems to drive her classmates away—except for the odd times they pay enough attention to torture her—but she doesn’t understand why. Maura considers herself to be a freak of nature, with her unusually pale skin and an aversion to the sun that renders her violently nauseous. Her belief is only worsened by the fact that almost everyone around her keeps their distance.

Even her own father deserted her before she was born, leaving Maura alone with her emotionally distant mother, Caelyn. Even though Maura is desperate for answers about her unknown parent, Caelyn remains heartbroken and her daughter can’t bring herself to reopen her mother’s wounds. Or is there a more sinister reason Caelyn refuses to utter a word about her long-lost love?

When a cruel prank nearly claims Maura’s life, one of her classmates, Ron, rushes to her rescue. Darkly handsome & mysteriously accepting, Ron doesn’t seem to want to stay away, but Maura is reluctant to get too close, since her mother has announced she’s moving the two of them to Vancouver…nearly 3,000 miles away from their hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania.

If life wasn’t already challenging enough, Maura begins to experience bizarre, physical changes her mother seems hell bent on ignoring, compelling Maura to fear for her own life. Vicious nightmares, blood cravings, failing health and the heart-shattering loss of Ron—as well as the discovery of a tangled web of her own mother's lies—become obstacles in Maura's desperate quest for the unfathomable truth she was never prepared to uncover.

[Leo]

Hello! I would like to submit my latest novel, Saxual Healing. The blurb is as follows:

How does friendship become obsession?
Why need any romantic love be forbidden?
Does there exist a sound more seductive than the reedy bray of a saxophone solo?

All these questions and more are posed by the diaries, emails and notebook scraps of Billy Medicine, finally made available by an object of Billy's obsessions: Leo X. Robertson. The seedy, hysterical and unforgettable account presented herein tells of a lonely young man whose typical teen angst snowballed from mischievous trickery into the saxophone-related murders of two innocent men, and Billy's disappearance. And yet, Billy's efforts ultimately culminated in the production of the world's most beautiful and unknowable artistic expression of homosexual love.

The creation of this stranger-than-fiction narrative was as much Leo's personal journey to discover what it was about him that had so unbalanced a disturbed soul, how much of the fallout he was personally accountable for, and how it was that Billy's unwanted persecution led Leo straight into the arms of his soulmate.

Now, for the first time ever, read Billy's side of the story.

[Stevie]

I would like to submit my latest book 'Revenge', which is due to be published on July 20th. Alistair Veale is a schoolteacher, just coasting along in his 20 year marriage to Ann. When he and a new colleague, Carly Jessop, take 14 children on a school trip to the Isle of Wight, he steps out of his comfort zone. The resultant consequences of his actions not only shake the foundations of Alistair's marriage, but also threaten his livelihood and the relationship he has with his own 3 children. Revenge

[Libby]

Hi. I would like to submit Nobody's Child. It's the 4th installment of my Georgia Davis PI series, set in Chicago. In it, Georgia discovers she has a half sister she never knew about, but that sister is in deep trouble. In trying to extricate her, Georgia comes up against an old enemy who wants both sisters dead. NOBODY'S CHILD is a finalist for the Daphne Award for excellence in mystery and suspense. It is also a finalist for the Shamus (Private Eye Assocation) for Best Indie novel. And it was just named a semi-finalist in the Kindle Book Review contest. Thanks for considering this.

[S.K.]

The Given Garden
My Dystopian Fantasy is blowing people's minds, only weeks after publishing. God destroyed the earth only to have Satan save it and now, the future of the human race depends on the Barachiel family's ability to rule with absolute power, fairness and equality and if they fail,they will fail God, and the earth will be Satan's for the taking.

But what if that's not a bad thing?

'They told us that this new world was perfect

They told us that we were all equal under the eyes of the only God

They told me that I was nothing

He told me that he would protect me

They swear that I can trust them

I don't

How can I believe in something, in a world where faith isn't optional?

The Given Garden is Book #1 in the True Eden Chronicles, and is set six hundred years after Armageddon, where Utopia is the goal, but chaos is the result. Larkin had no choice to be an illegal third-born child, so does that mean that she should give her life to the crown in penance? And if so, can trust that she will find a friend in Prince Kohen Barachiel, and not a Nephilim master? The kingdom is in his family's hands,her life in his, the clock is ticking until god's return, and Satan is watching, waiting for her moment to strike back.

[C.D.]

I would like to submit my novel, Avant Nation.

A teenage medic teams up with ruthless soldiers during a war over the human gene pool. Perfect for fans of Divergent, The Giver and Brave New World.

Clara Spinner's genetic code, occupation and expiration date have been predetermined by the government. So when her innermost desires conflict with her rigidly planned life, she must hide them or risk losing everything. Fresh out of school, Clara loathes her assignment as a medical technician, but those who complain tend to disappear, so what can she do? Determined to make the best of the situation, she works hard to become one of the top techs at the hospital, specializing in the field of memory retrieval. It isn't long before her skills catch the attention of the military. Sent on a secret mission across enemy lines, Clara retrieves a memory nobody was supposed to see. Suspenseful, thought-provoking, with a touch of romance. Recommended for readers 16 and up.

[James]

Here is the link to The Assiduous Quest of Tobias Hopkins: The Complete Novel

It is October in the year 1675. New England trader, Tobias Hopkins, arrives in Jamaica to discover the truth about his missing father. It transpires that, not only has the man been dead for six years, but he has left Toby with a half-brother and the clue to an inheritance which promises to change the course of their lives. However, Toby's inquiries have attracted the attention of others who will stop at nothing to achieve their aims. Will the cryptic message written by his father lead him to a promised fortune, or will it lead him into the hands of those who aim to destroy him?
Haunted by nightmares from his past, Toby continues with his quest. But who can he trust? His faithful associate, John? the astute businesswoman Elizabeth? or Magdalena, mother of his half-brother Eduardo? Some of those around him are not what they seem to be, and it soon becomes clear that Toby and those closest to him are in imminent danger.
He sets a course for the Island of Nevis where he reaps the fruits of his search. All appears well until he continues his voyage bound for Virginia. It is only here that Tobias Hopkins and his crew have to face the consequence of his actions.

[D.]

Please consider my new novel "Whims & Vices."

In the early ‘70s, Max and his best friend, Sam share an apartment with Molly, the bartender they both love. They’re young and wild and live by their whims and vices in an endless party of drunken flirtations, freedom and experimentation, transcendent drugs, and easy sex. Sam is charismatic and unpredictable and easily charms Molly. Max struggles with insecurity and jealousy and, through a twist of fate, finds himself in her bed. Things get complicated as their lives tangle into a romantic knot that threatens to divide them. How can Max fight for Molly without betraying his best friend? Sam’s drug experimentation is spiraling out of control while Molly craves freedom. Max’s choices will change the course of their lives, and things will never be the same. This is a story of friendship and love, hope and regrets, highs and lows, and how people can forever affect you.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Thanks for giving indie writers a chance to promote the books that demand so much of us and that we release out into the wide world hoping they will find appreciative readers and not fall into a black hole.

[B.M.B.]

Please consider my book, Melody Jackson and the House on Lafayette Street

The house next door had always been a little creepy. But when her father began to tell stories of his own childhood, Melody Jackson knew this wasn't going to be an average summer vacation.

This is the story about a smart girl who hates new-fangled technologies, and is more interested in machinery and objects of the past. Melody also believes little in the ways of spiritual, metaphysical, or the unprovable. She's home schooled, a little nerdy but a stern realist.

It isn't long, however, before Melody stumbles into some very old truths of the world and the universe.

Dark, horrible things.

It was the house next door, which was really the start of it. The house had always been a little creepy, but when her father began to open up with stories of his own childhood, Melody Jackson knew this wasn't going to be an average summer vacation.

Join Melody, her parents, and her friend Flutter (who becomes fixated with the creepy neighbor next door) as they travel through a whirlwind of adventure, suspense and terror. Starting at the local, haunted amusement park and ending with a terrifying night drive to nearly bottomless lake in the dark, Melody's view of the world would never quite be the same again.

[Marcy]

I would like to have my book, Down & Out, considered.

Going home again can be deadly.

Suddenly jobless, enterprising Candace Downs returns to the parched and dusty oil-town of Odessa, Texas as a trainee for her cousin's towing company.

Rejecting the romantic obsessions of a maniacal stranger intent on capturing her heart throws her life into a terrifying spiral downward.

As the clock ticks, and her hunter ups the ante, the charismatic, handsome security consultant, Josiah Bradley, is determined to keep her alive – at any cost.

Will they win this harrowing cat-and-mouse game? Or will the unrelenting stalker bury them both deep in the desert?

[G.J.]

I would like to submit my latest novel So What Do I Do?: A Crime Thriller from the High School for consideration.

The So What! series of books from G J Griffiths:
Each novel carefully crafted to present his readers with an enjoyable stand-alone story but with links between each to favourite characters from Birch Green High School.

Readers laughed and they cried at So What! Stories or Whatever!
Readers gasped and they sighed at So What's Next!
Prepare to be fooled and defied at So What Do I Do? the latest stand-alone novel in the So What! series from G J Griffiths.
A crime thriller from the High School that has Detective Nigel Shantra chasing a ruthless criminal from his past - with surprising assistance from a class of cheeky chimps and a large black spider monkey!

[Charles]

Please consider, "The True Virus", for EMB's July BOTM.

The True Virus: Thriller Novel
Could a hacker break into a computer and plant a program to create a deadly virus like Ebola? The answer is YES in the biotech thriller - “The True Virus”. In this action filled novel, Hamas bioterrorist corrupt the DNA component of the CIA’s main computer and transfer a true virus to an agent’s cell phone in Israel. The result is a life threatening epidemic which must be stopped.
Review comments:
“I couldn't help but think this is the kind of plot you might see on a TV show like 24.”
- George Esler, thriller novel writer
“The plot is well-developed and the story is action-packed. A page turner from start to finish, the suspense and mystery that carries on throughout the book is engaging and has a lot of twists and surprises.”
- Official review from OnlineBookClub.org

[James]

Traphis: A Wizard's Tale

As the son of a great wizard, Traphis doesn’t understand why his mother and father have forbidden him from learning magic. Raised to tend fields, he often dreams of a bigger life–one in which he performs in front of an awe-stricken crowd.

A year after the death of his father, Traphis, now fifteen-years-old, spies his mother tossing a collection of magic books into a nearby creek. Unbeknownst to her, he is able to rescue them and read their contents hidden within his secret cave.

Opening himself up to the world of magic, a dark presence surfaces–one which has been seeking to track him down for years. Hidden secrets of the past unfold as Traphis joins other trainees in hopes of learning the skills necessary to survive. The more answers he uncovers the more mysteries arise, sending him down the path of a true wizard, which is far more dangerous than he ever imagined.

[James]

I submit: James Lingard
BRITAIN AT WAR 1939 to 1945 What was life like during the war?

This short insight into life in wartime Britain will help later generations understand what it was like and evoke memories for those who were there. It contains dramatic episodes and reflects the emotions of the time.
To commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War, my publishers have launched a second edition.It describes life in wartime Britain from the perspective of people who were there; with an overview of the major campaigns. How did a family with a small child survive the air raids and rationing? Life in Britain was harsh, full of drama and the danger of impending death. ‘If a bomb has your name on it, you are dead; if not it will miss you.’ The reader may be surprised at how close the Allies came to disaster.
Reviewers have said: ‘This book was a relatively quick read. James Lingard has meticulously researched and presented the timeline of events for the war, but where this book really shines is in the sharing of his own family’s experiences as they were personally impacted. Another enjoyable part of the book was the quotes Lingard used at the beginning of each chapter. Many of these quotes were taken from speeches by Churchill or other prominent men of the time and they add to the general picture and emotions of the period.’
‘Great book. A book I could not put down. We see war in Britain through the eyes of a young child.’
‘History isn’t just about the events that happened, but the impact those events had on the people, on society. I feel history can never be complete unless we see it through the eyes of those it affected, which Lingard does a great job with.’
The seventieth anniversary of the end of the war has greatly increased public enthusiasm for learning what life was like.

[Jennie]

NOTHING IS EVER WHAT IT SEEMS....
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...



Christian Fiction - Fun - Fantasy
Reading age 9 to adult
250 pages

Beyond The Pond takes the reader on a journey back in time from the Indian Legend of the Cedar, to the almost near tragedy that changed Cathryn Price's life forever. Today, Cathryn's great granddaughter, Linda, and her nine year old son, Brady, live in Cathryn's old Victorian home. Brady struggles with changes in his life and finds bringing back his great grandmother's old pond helps to distract him from his own real life tragedies. What he doesn't know is that the pond and Cedar are in danger due to night prowlers and a Texas drought. The answer is for Olivia, a new fish, to leave the pond in search of a hidden spring and its inhabitants to save the legendary Cedar. And so, a new journey begins deep beneath the earth through an ancient passageway.

Olivia's adventure not only encounters danger, but she discovers a secret kept safe by Brady's grandmother for over 50 years. Will she want to return to the pond or choose to stay in the mysterious spring? Maybe she has no choice.
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Brady learns to cope with embarrassment and defeat, and finds that God has a plan for him after all.

Beyond The Pond presents an interesting collection of characters, including one who has been around since The Beginning. The gospel message is explained in a simple truth between the most unlikely couple.

Free pdf ebook via Goodreads, or visit Amazon for free kindle version this week until July 23, 2015