Swords and Spaceships! Romance and adventure! Special Invitation.

[E.G.]

Kicking off the new year, Goodreads' Shut Up & Read has sponsored a Q&A blog about The Cartel, The Twelve Systems and yours truly, author E.G. Manetti.

http://shutupandreadgroup.blogspot.co...

In appreciation, January 29 - February 2, 2015

The Apprentice Volumes 1 & 2: The Cartel & Bright Star for a combined price of $5.99 - 25% off the normal low price of 7.99.

GoodReads Rating: 4.6
Amazon Rating: 4.4 Stars

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QER85W8
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-t...

THE CARTEL, - The Apprentice Volume 1

Raised to wealth and privilege, Lilian’s future was shattered when her father was convicted of terrible crimes. By law and custom she should have followed him into death to redeem her corrupt genetics. Desperate to avoid execution for crimes not her own, Lilian accepts an indenture contract with a powerful warrior. For three years he will have total control of her body, will and intellect.

BRIGHT STAR - The Apprentice Volume 2

Lilian’s enemies are more determined than ever to see her destroyed. A ghost from her past will imperil her future and threaten to destroy Lucius’ slowly developing trust. To survive the next set of challenges Lilian will need to find new reserves of courage, wit and determination.

[Brian]

EG,

I didn't end up buying the books because I didn't feel that they were a good fit for my tastes, but, wow, other authors could really learn a lot from your presentation!

The formatting makes the post easy to read and understand. You link to the appropriate websites so that I don't have to search for you on Amazon. And the blurbs do a good job of succinctly giving me a good sense of the story.

Everything about the post made me feel that I was dealing with a true professional.

Well done.

(Regarding my tastes: I have a strong preference against present tense. A book would have to totally knock my socks off to overcome that particular characteristic for me. Sorry.)

Thanks.

Brian

[E.G.]

Brian, Thank you for the kind words and thank you for checking out the books. I love the 'preview' feature for e-books, it's so easy to screen purchases. No worries about present tense, I've seen that bias before. Someday I may experiment with writing in past tense, but so far it doesn't work for me.

[Brian]

E.G. wrote: "Brian, Thank you for the kind words and thank you for checking out the books. I love the 'preview' feature for e-books, it's so easy to screen purchases. No worries about present tense, I've se..."

EG,

There's absolutely nothing you can do that will appeal to every reader. I'm sure there are some people who feel the same way about past tense.

Good luck with your books!

Brian

[E.G.]

Thanks Brian. Maybe someday Showtime or HBO will wisely pick up my books for a series. You can find out what happens then. ;D

[E.G.]

Only one week left before this Holiday Special expires!

[E.G.]

Final Day for the Holiday Special!