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[B.B.]

Hi everyone,

my name is B.B.Vayk, I am the author of Reign of the black flame - Book I: The Waterglobe that is the first book of a YA fantasy series.

If you could be interested in a fantasy world inspired by European folklore and by the unique personification of the mighty Forces of Nature, I think you will like my novel... I hope so...:)

In an age when the mighty Forces of Nature rule, the eternal battle between Fire and Water flares into war. One human is chosen to regain the ancient equilibrium at any cost, but a dangerous love threatens to sabotage his mission.
The evil Fire, fueled by ancient jealousies and a lust for power, commits the ultimate treachery - the theft of the Waterglobe. Equilibrium between the Forces is lost, leaving a drought-plagued world that only one brave human can restore. Robert Ground, longing for adventure, lives in a peaceful, sleepy little village. One day, Fire appears, laying to waste everything Robert has ever known. Determined to find out why he has become a target of the Prime Evil, Robert begins a journey to uncover his family’s secrets, and soon discovers a link between his past and the elemental battle waging around him. Robert is joined by the lovely, secretive Marian as they forge an unlikely partnership. Unknown to Robert, Marian is a fireling, and Fire’s cruelest, most loyal apprentice. As Marian pursues her own dark mission, two others join the travelers: Gider, the vicious, coarse, fermad, and Shine, the brave and noble rainsteed.
Reaching the Cloud Realm, Robert is tasked with an impossible mission, one that will test him beyond the limits of his endurance. The four adventurers navigate the perilous realms of the Forces, gathering powerful weapons for the final battle with Fire. Each is forever altered, as they must choose between self-sacrifice and treachery. Ultimately, Robert faces Fire and finally learns why he is destined to fight the ultimate evil...

[Henry]

"The Price of Money", the 5th novelette from fantasy novel-cycle “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Price-Money-Son...
and on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Historical adventure and poetic fantasy; Medieval Europe.
19,340 words, $0,99 only!

One winter night, Oswald van der Groot got lost in the forest and came to an unknown city. Local residents were hospitable and generous; they never required a coin for food, services, or dwelling. Later, Oswald found out what price he paid. The citizens of the town knew the real price of money.

"The Price of Money" is the 5th novelette from the book “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie. The entire novel consists of 12 novelettes. The book received the "Sigma-F" Grand Prize at "Sigma-F Conference" in Moscow, Russia, in 2005. 8 hard cover editions are in Russian! Now for the first time in English!

Book trailer: http://youtu.be/TrN0I7KoPNQ

The 6th novelette from “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” is coming soon!

Translators: Irena Pevzner, Michael Pevzner (Israel)
Editor: Melissa Bikichky (USA)
Proofreaders: Kevin Sterne (USA), Ekaterina Kimaeva (Canada)
Cover painting: Vladimir Bondar (Ukraine)
Cover design: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)
Book trailer: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)

H. L. Oldie's official English WEB-site: http://oldie-worlds.com/news.html

Welcome!

[Greta]

Hi all, my novel "Stone Witch" is available free until Sunday 19th of October on Amazon. Thank you!! Here are the links:

US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JES5JAK

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0...

DE: http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00JE...

[Tim]

Goodreads Authors/Readers post

Hi,
I'm Tim Stead, I've self published three books so far, all of them on both Amazon and Smashwords (Barnes & Noble etc.)

The books are epic fantasy. So far they have been well received - check out the reviews here and on
Amazon. Only one of these comments is from a friend...

The Sparrow and the Wolf comprises:

The Seventh Friend
The Bloodstained God
The Pity Stone

The Seventh Friend is now permanently free on Smashwords

Like all independent authors I'm finding it difficult to gain traction, so if you DO happen to download the free book, and you DO happen to like it, then a rating would be greatly appreciated, a review adored, and an email welcomed. Anyone who wants to discuss the book can email me and I'm happy to review the occasional book, but prefer epic fantasy written for adults - think George Martin, Robin Hobb, Pat Rothfuss.

I have another three books complete and very soon a fourth, but they still await revision, covers etc.

The Seventh Friend

Hero. Monster. Saviour. Butcher. Madman. Recluse. Wolf Narak, the deadly and charismatic god of wolves, has earned all the names men give him, and since the climactic and bloody final battle of the Great War he has shunned the company of mortal men and withdrawn to his forest home. There he is troubled by dreams of blood and fire, tormented by memories of his own deeds.

But fate has not quite finished with the victor of Afael.

He receives an impossible message, and as he follows the trail a suspicion grows to a certainty within him. War is coming again, and Narak must leave his beloved wolves and once more take up his twin blades. Once again he must become the general of the six kingdoms, the terror of his enemies, a hero, a butcher, the bloodstained god.

[R.C.]

Hello everyone. My name is Ricardo Tucker and I just recently published my first book on Amazon: Story Untold: A New World

This is the first book in a planned trilogy and I'm very proud of myself for finally accomplishing something I never thought I'd be able to do. I can't say much about the book out of fear of spoiling it, but here's a breif description that I think sets the tone rather well:

Three cities. Two Merchants. One Steward. A life of relative peace and safety. This is the world Talios was born into, and all he has ever known. But a small, worn journal, gifted to him by a close friend of the family, has led to him questioning his reality. Curious to learn the truth, he embarks on a journey that will take him far away from his home, and all he has ever known, to discover a history and a world long since forgotten.

The book is currently available in e-book format only and is 2.99. The first four chapters are available for preview.

I don't think I've ever been so neverous about anything in my entire life! Having put so much into this book and then laying it out there for the public, hoping they'll enjoy reading it as much as I did creating it.

Thanks for giving it a look.

[Avery]

Hi all, I'm Avery. I write speculative fiction, though maybe a little atypical (as the blurb below demonstrates). I'm editing my second book right now, which is a sequel to my first one, The Wicked Instead.

Here's the blurb for The Wicked Instead:

Cary and Lindsay Delaney have always known they were special. Warriors for God, their father said, meant to bring about the Rapture, and every moment in their family’s isolated Ozarks compound was spent preparing for that day. Cary’s paraplegic injury put an end to that dream, however, and the brothers, now estranged from the father who once exalted them, find a different kind of magic in the streets of Springfield, Missouri.

Dubiously blessed with the title prince and heirs to powerful táltos magic, the brothers find themselves embroiled in a struggle for the health of the World Tree, the structure that supports not only their world, but every world. The Tree is rotting, and it’s only a matter of time before the corruption reaches its heart. Can Cary and Lindsay make their own way and heal the Tree, despite those who would use them for their often shadowy ends?

A coming of age urban fantasy with a twist, The Wicked Instead combines the voice of a redneck haint tale with an unerring modern sensibility and sensitivity. As much about struggling to survive and the bonds forged between unlikely friends as it is about fantasy, The Wicked Instead will change the way you think about the genre.
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I'm hoping the sequel will be published early next year. We'll see how the editing process goes. :)

[Mara]

Greetings all. My name is Mara Fields, and I am an author of fantasy for both adults and YA. I've loved fantasy all my life, beginning even before I knew my letters, when my mother read the Moomintroll books allowed to my brother and me. As I got older, I would sneak in at recess to read Stephen R. Donaldson's books in the library. Recently I've fallen totally in love with Patricia McKillip's amazing prose, and Ursla Le Guin's YA literature.

My books focus on character growth and development and I work really hard on my craft (I was an English Lit major, and make a living with my professional-technical writing as well). I hope to touch very human emotions and experiences, in a world that is outside our own. Matchmaker of Magics

[Brian]

Hello everybody, I'm Brian Gottheil, the author of Gateways which was just released this week! It's had some positive reviews as you'll see below and I hope you will check it out! Get your copy here for only $3.99.



"The book is a fantastic blend of war strategy, political relations, mystery, and magic. There is something for everyone here. ... There are enough twists in the plot to keep the reader on his or her toes. The characters are multidimensional and full of surprises.": Under the Oak Reviews

"This is exactly the kind of historically-inspired fantasy I enjoy the most. ... Excellent debut, and I'd love to read more.": Jamie Maltman

In the midst of a devastating war, pacifist politician Caryn Hallom finds herself trapped with a member of the enemy's royal family, and seizes on the opportunity to try to negotiate an end to the fighting. Little does she know that a new faction is about to enter the conflict, armed with a frightening magical weapon ... or that it will be led by the one person who knows the truth about her past.

[Colleen]

What if being left-handed really was a sign of the devil? Find out in Sinister.

My book is FREE on Kindle this weekend until Monday October 27. Link here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MLGSOKE



Matt Reynolds knows he isn't crazy. But on the day he turns sixteen, he begins to question that assumption. First he starts seeing invisible creatures, and then he meets a stranger who tells him he needs to save the world. With the help of a few new friends and his burgeoning powers, he has just days to uncover the nefarious plot of one of the most powerful men in Madison before the balance of good and evil shifts irrevocably.

[J.L.]

Hello, My name is Bond...no seriously it is, J.L. Bond. My co-author, Val Richards and I write Fantasy/Adventure. Our YA trilogy is called The Primortus Chronicles. Our first book, Eleventh Elementum, will soon be available FREE at Amazon on Kindle Select. Our second book, Hollowed Humusara, is set for publication around mid November. We'd love to have you drop in and like our Facebook page. It's here... https://www.facebook.com/ThePrimortus...
We do our best to like you back!!

[Lela]

I've just released a SF&F collection of short stories called Competitive Fauna for Amazon Kindle. The stories feature lesbian protagonists, and vary from the serious to the sensual. They translate well for all readers. Message me for a free copy if you'd like to do a review. Otherwise, check it out!

[George]

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[Dan]

Hi there!

I'm Dan McClure and I write a fantasy series that blends noir detective mystery with thrilling espionage action set in a world slipping quickly into an age of darkness.

Series: Adventures of Grant Scotland
Book One: Spy for a Dead Empire
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K5ZOR8Q)
Book Two: Spy for a Troubled King
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQUT52O)

Like AoGS on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/grantscotlan...)

Follow the author on twitter!
@DMcClure17

[Henry]

"The Blind Hear Well", the 6th novelette from fantasy novel-cycle “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Blind-Hears-Son...
and on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Historical adventure and poetic fantasy; Medieval Europe.
8,210 words, $0,99 only!

Cassandra, a prophetess, foretold only bitter events. Her prophecies always came true, but everyone hated them. Why did Troy fall—because of insidious Achaeans or Cassandra’s gloomy prophecies?

"The Blind Hear Well" is the 6th novelette from the book “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie. The entire novel consists of 12 novelettes. The book received the "Sigma-F" Grand Prize at "Sigma-F Conference" in Moscow, Russia, in 2005. 8 hard cover editions are in Russian! Now for the first time in English!

Book trailer: http://youtu.be/TrN0I7KoPNQ

The 7th novelette from “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” is coming soon!

Translators: Irena Pevzner, Michael Pevzner (Israel)
Editor: Melissa Bikichky (USA)
Proofreaders: Melissa Bikichky (USA), Ekaterina Kimaeva (Canada)
Cover painting: Vladimir Bondar (Ukraine)
Cover design: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)
Book trailer: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)

H. L. Oldie's official English WEB-site: http://oldie-worlds.com/news.html

Welcome!

[Soji]

Soji Adesanya

If you enjoy reading Fantasy/Mystery novels, then i hope you give my book a try.

The book is a Fantasy Novella, and i hope you would give it a try. You can also read a sample before you purchase. Please leave a review, and let others know what you think about the book.

Synopsis: A ruthless and a bastard prince inherits the throne from his father, but with a cruel heart, he decides to rule unjustly, while striking fear throughout the kingdom. With a prophecy that his child would challenge his existence on the throne, the king tried to abstain from having any children. But with untrustworthy allies and a drunken night, his worst fear came to past.

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

The Kingdom Without A Throne

[C.]

The video trailer for the epic fantasy, The Dragon Ring, is up on YouTube! Check it out. I wish someone would post the URL on Instagram.

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%...

[Dwayne]

free ebook copies of Bluestone: The forest,the Path, and the River are available for kindle readers for the next couple days 7th- 10th - read, enjoy, and please if possible tell us how you liked it and rate the book and post a review
http://www.amazon.com/Bluestone-Fores...

[Lenita]

Dwayne wrote: "free ebook copies of Bluestone: The forest,the Path, and the River are available for kindle readers for the next couple days 7th- 10th - read, enjoy, and please if possible tell us how you liked it..."

Nice cover! I look forward to reading it! I will rate and review it when I finish it.

[Antara]

Hi fantasy authors! I am searching for beta readers and would love to exchange reviews and books.
If you're interested, shoot me an email antaraman9@gmail.com
Happy to join your group and Goodreads.
Currently I am reading Divergent and I am hooked (so far).

[Raven]

Greetings folks!

My debut epic fantasy, Amaskan's Blood will be out in January. Folks can pre-order it now, or enter to win it via the Goodreads Giveaway.

Here's a bit of info about Amaskan's Blood:

Her name was Adelei. She was a master in her field, one of the feared Order of Amaska. Those who were a danger to the Little Dozen Kingdoms wound up dead by her hand. The Order sends her deep into the Kingdom of Alexander, away from her home in Sadai, and into the hands of the Order’s enemy.

The job is nothing short of a suicide mission, one serving no king, no god, and certainly not Justice. With no holy order to protect her, she tumbles dagger-first into the Boahim Senate’s political schemes and finds that magic is very much alive and well in the Little Dozen Kingdoms.

While fighting to unravel the betrayal surrounding the royal family of Alexander, she finds her entire past is a lie, right down to those she called family. They say the truth depends on which side of the sword one stands. But they never said what to do when all the swords are pointing at you.

Amidst her enemies, in a land from the darkest reaches of her past, she must decide if she is to be more than another brainwashed puppet. No matter her choice, she must fight to do what is just and right to save the people of the Little Dozen.

You can find out more about it at www.ravenoak.net.

Glad to see so many fantasy authors here! Greetings to you all and happy writing!

[Dwayne]

Lenita wrote: "Dwayne wrote: "free ebook copies of Bluestone: The forest,the Path, and the River are available for kindle readers for the next couple days 7th- 10th - read, enjoy, and please if possible tell us h..."

Thank You

[Dwayne]

Lachesha wrote: "Dwayne wrote: "free ebook copies of Bluestone: The forest,the Path, and the River are available for kindle readers for the next couple days 7th- 10th - read, enjoy, and please if possible tell us h..."
Thank You

[Al "Tank"]

The Land Behind the Veil series (3 fantasy books) is now available as one, rather large, volume. A $7 value for just $4.99.

Go here for links where you can buy it: http://www.akwbooks.com/BookStore/pro...

[Morris]

I have a link to a fantasy novel I wrote years ago. I am working on a new one now, but I just want to get this one out there and see what folks think. Anyway, Please enjoy this work. It is quite long, but I still think it is a pretty good read.

Song Magic, Song War
by Morris Stevens...

http://spyglass.stacktracings.com/rol...

[Chris]

Hey all.

I'm a reader and recently an author.
I enjoy pretty much all the escapist genres: sci-fi, fantasy, horror, steampunk.

Hate Ghost, my first Kindle ebook, is ... a dark fantasy, I suppose? Basically, it's a horror story dressed in fantasy pants (or a fantasy wearing horror skin, depends on your outlook) ;)

[Chris]

@Lachesha

Thank you. It might be a bit too disturbing for the traditional fantasy readership, but I hope it will find an audience :)

Best of luck with your own book!

[Lenita]

Dwayne wrote: "Lenita wrote: "Dwayne wrote: "free ebook copies of Bluestone: The forest,the Path, and the River are available for kindle readers for the next couple days 7th- 10th - read, enjoy, and please if pos..."

Hi Dwayne,
I reviewed your book and visited the website. Did you really create all those pictures? If so, you are a truly talented artist as well as a good writer. I left a similar comment on the site, but wasn't sure you'd get it as I didn't join.

[Dwayne]

Missed this one. answered here

[Paul]

Hey everyone. My name is Paul Morabito and I write across different genres. My Fiction Fantasy series is called Plane Hell. Two books are complete to date and currently working on the third. It's actually in a free giveaway contest today if anyone is interested. Would love to make friends and chat or even swap reviews. Would be honored if anyone would take the time out to write one up. Here are the books below. Thanks and enjoy the adventure!

1. Plane Hell: The Hell's Plane Amulet (Book 1)

2. Plane Hell: The Amulet of the Dead (Book 2)

The Kingdom's of Auria and Falruff alike, become flooded with an unknown source of demon-breed. The alliance does everything in its power to assemble the greatest warriors from across the lands in hopes of pinpointing the source of these disturbances. Knowing that the powers of evil and the forces of the parallel Planes of Hell are too much for the alliance to handle alone, they take on a new task of acquiring allies. Ordered by the High Counselor of the Kingdom, and led by the Keeper Of The Realm, the heroes carry out their assignments with cunning intellectual wit and refined skills of combat. The expertise of brave warriors and the concealed history and talents of a young boy, brings them closer to their goal. They soon realize, however, that the hunt for an ancient artifact becomes the death of them. With confrontations from superior Demon-Lords, their numbers dwindle drastically. Not only do they face unbeatable odds against their enemies, but they also begin to find the weaknesses that dwell deep within themselves.

GIVEAWAY CONTEST: 11/19/2014-11/22/2014

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

Paul-Morabito.com

[Angela]

Hi everyone,
Just to let you know my YA Fantasy Romance, Everlong is free on Amazon from 21/11/14 until 23/11/14.
Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everlong-Book...

Please take a look if it's your thing.
Thanks
Nikki

[Cat]

Hello!

My newly released debut novel, The Girl from the North, is out now, and the paperback will be out next month.

The Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PHDRA3K

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

Short synopsis:

When a dark stranger, beautiful and haunting, approaches the flame-haired girl on a solitary stretch of beach, she senses that her life at the Healer’s Academy is about to change. As his hands reach for her forehead, gliding across it with intimacy and purpose, suddenly, she remembers who he is, and who he has been. Yet, still, Bronwen wonders why she was chosen, and fears what the mysterious man's presence in her life will mean. Before he turns to leave, she asks why he has come and why it has been her he sought.

His reply silences her.

“Rexaria,” he whispers, low and gruff, yet louder than the tumbling sea and the screaming gulls flying overhead.

Somehow, Bronwen understands.

Kingmaker.

The first book in the Pathway of the Chosen series, we meet Bronwen, a healer-in-training, who arrived at the Academy as a child with no memory of who she was or where she had come from. Soon, we learn that there is much that she keeps hidden. Her fire-streaked hair marks her as a Northerner, far from her homeland, yet she recalls nothing. Until she is visited by Conri, the High Lord of the Wolf Tribe, who lets her remember. But what will those memories be? Follow Bronwen as she explores what it means to be god-touched.

Also, if anyone would like to exchange read and reviews, I'm available!

Thanks!
Cat Bruno

[A.P.]

Hi, my name is A.P. Jensen. You can visit my website at apjensen.com. I have two books in my YA Fantasy Series, Birthright and Heart of Shadows.

A madman creates a massacre that leaves hundreds dead. There’s one survivor. The problem is, according to the death certificate, fifteen-year-old Jordan died two years ago in a psychiatric hospital.

Birthright: Jordan has many secrets. So does Mr. Parker, the father who abandoned her before she was born. When Mr. Parker is forced to acknowledge Jordan, he brings her into a world filled with magic, wonder and danger. Through him, Jordan will learn the secrets of her birthright, what makes her power special and why she is a pawn in a deadly war for power.

I have some audiobooks to give away so if you're interested, message me!

[Isabel]

Hello Fantasy Readers,

My name is Isabel Brown and I write YA fantasy and beyond! My debut novel, Son of the Tides, is available at Amazon in ebook and paperback formats. Here are the links:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O1AAQHW

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1502438631

When I started writing in 2010, I wanted to write something totally entertaining because that’s my goal as a writer: to entertain you, the reader, with words. Son of the Tides is a fun YA fantasy anyone can enjoy! If you like a little mystery, action, romance, and a coming-of-age type of superhero, you’ll love my book.

The ebook version is available at Amazon today for half price until December 1, 2014.

Son of the Tides


I also write children’s picture books under my pen name, Bella Brownley. You can read more about Son of the Tides or my Simon Snake picture book series here:
http://www.isabelbrownbooks.com

Finally, after you’ve read my book and liked it, why not like me too on Facebook? Just like my main character, Lucas, I’m a pretty nice person once you get to know me. Or you can go ahead and like me now because who doesn’t like to be liked?
www.facebook.com/isabelbrownauthor

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

Best wishes,

Isabel Brown

[Tim]

Hello all! The fantasy community is such a passionate bunch.

I've been writing a trilogy. It's called "The Dark Word", and I plan to publish book 2 next month. For that reason, book 1, A Humble Heart, is free on the Kindle today through Friday (11/25-11/28). Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/Humble-Heart-Da...

Here's the page for book 2 - The Resistance:

[Laura]

Vincent wrote: "This folder is for readers and writers of fantasy fiction.

Welcome! Please post your books or leave a comment!"

[Paul]

Hey All,

I would like to present my e-book for your review.

NANOVISION / What Would You Do With X-ray Vision?

By Paul T Harry


Left for dead after a mob hit, a blind sixteen-year-old becomes super-sighted with x-ray vision enabling him to take revenge on the Las Vegas mobster who ordered the hit on his father.



Available Now on Amazon: http://bit.ly/Nanovision

Genre: YA Science fiction / Fantasy

Available in MOBI and PDF formats

Synopsis:

Daniel Raye was only sixteen when he walked in on a mob hit against his father. Brutally beaten and left for dead, Daniel awakens in a hospital to find himself blind and with no memory of the hit. Placed in the FBI’s witness protection program, Daniel is relocated to Northern California where he’s given residence with a long, lost Aunt who runs a bio-tech firm called NanoBytes. Over time, Daniel rebuilds his life and adapts well to his newfound family, but as fate would have it, comes under the scrutiny of the mob once again–but not before his Aunt finds a cure for his blindness. Using a radical untested procedure incorporating robotic nanites spliced with the DNA from animals and insects, Daniel is injected with a serum that only a mad scientist could create.

Does it work?

Better than anyone imagined.

What would you do with x-ray vision?

If interested please contact me at spherepublishing@gmail.com for a free copy.

[Pauline]

Hi! I'm Pauline and I've wanted to be an author since I was a kid. I have written a novel and its other sequels. Now the problem is I want to publish them but I have no idea how the publishing industry works or what are the steps. I've read in the following posts here that some members are already authors and had published their books. Perhaps any of you could offer a guide on how to publish a book? I have already edited my novel after letting a friend of mine read it. Do I go to an editor first or should I let people read my novel first and get their feedback?

Thank you!

[Michael]

Pauline wrote: "Hi! I'm Pauline and I've wanted to be an author since I was a kid. I have written a novel and its other sequels. Now the problem is I want to publish them but I have no idea how the publishing industry works..."

Pauline, I've heard authors say that publishing is a long, frustrating, and tedious process. There are waaaay many more failed manuscripts in the trash bins of the big publishers than there are selections on bookstore shelves.

I recently decided to self-publish my first novel, for two reasons. First, it's cheap and easy! CreateSpace got me up on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle format at no cost. Second, I don't expect to make writing my career. As a hobby-novelist, self-publishing just made sense. That said, some self-published authors do pretty well earning royalties, but I'm guessing it takes some blood, sweat, and tears to establish yourself that way.

I have written a few details about my self-publishing journey on my weblog. Feel free to ask any questions if you plan on going this route.

Happy writing!
Michael L. Lewis

[Betty]

I have self-published 5 books with CreateSpace. Happy with the results.There are other self-publisher you could use too. I may check out others for my new book coming up.

[Henry]

"Lower My Eyelids: The Day of All the Outcasts", the 7th novelette from fantasy novel-cycle “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/…/…/B00QI86BYM/...…
and on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Historical adventure and poetic fantasy, horror; Medieval Europe.
19,270 words, $0,99 only!

One day, Peter Sliadek, a drunken lutenist, came to a graveyard. Peter decided to please a recently buried fellow with the music. Suddenly, a dirty hand crawled out of the grave… Peter Sliadek learned a story about Viy, an ancient monster with a lethal stare.

"LOWER MY EYELIDS: THE DAY OF ALL THE OUTCASTS" is the 7th novelette from the book “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie. The entire novel consists of 12 novelettes. The book received the "Sigma-F" Grand Prize at "Sigma-F Conference" in Moscow, Russia, in 2005. 8 hard cover editions are in Russian! Now for the first time in English!

Book trailer: http://youtu.be/TrN0I7KoPNQ

The 8th novelette from “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” is coming soon!

Translators: Irena Pevzner, Michael Pevzner (Israel)
Editor: Melissa Bikichky (USA)
Proofreaders: Jessi Olson (USA), Ekaterina Kimaeva (Canada)
Cover painting: Vladimir Bondar (Ukraine)
Cover design: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)
Book trailer: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)

H. L. Oldie's official English WEB-site: http://oldie-worlds.com/news.html

Welcome!"Lower My Eyelids: The Day of All the Outcasts", the 7th novelette from fantasy novel-cycle “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/…/…/B00QI86BYM/...…
and on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Historical adventure and poetic fantasy, horror; Medieval Europe.
19,270 words, $0,99 only!

One day, Peter Sliadek, a drunken lutenist, came to a graveyard. Peter decided to please a recently buried fellow with the music. Suddenly, a dirty hand crawled out of the grave… Peter Sliadek learned a story about Viy, an ancient monster with a lethal stare.

"LOWER MY EYELIDS: THE DAY OF ALL THE OUTCASTS" is the 7th novelette from the book “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie. The entire novel consists of 12 novelettes. The book received the "Sigma-F" Grand Prize at "Sigma-F Conference" in Moscow, Russia, in 2005. 8 hard cover editions are in Russian! Now for the first time in English!

Book trailer: http://youtu.be/TrN0I7KoPNQ

The 8th novelette from “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” is coming soon!

Translators: Irena Pevzner, Michael Pevzner (Israel)
Editor: Melissa Bikichky (USA)
Proofreaders: Jessi Olson (USA), Ekaterina Kimaeva (Canada)
Cover painting: Vladimir Bondar (Ukraine)
Cover design: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)
Book trailer: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)

H. L. Oldie's official English WEB-site: http://oldie-worlds.com/news.html

Welcome!

[Clair]

Good morning everyone. I am releasing my debut novel tomorrow (12/12/14) and thought I would pop in and share the online launch party I am hosting on Facebook for it. The book is called The Soul Conductor and will be out on Kindle. The online party is open to everyone and I'd love to see more of you there - there's even a chance to win a copy of the book!
Here is the blurb for the book to give you an idea of what to expect from Quinn and co:

'The Soul Conductor’

They live among the people. Quiet, even shy, but with the ability to defend themselves with sword and dagger, and much more besides... Their purpose is to guide the souls of the dying away from their physical bodies and on to their final destiny, be that reward or punishment. Led by a powerful Archdeacon, in turn supported by the Keepers and their fearsome Guardians, these beings ensure no soul remains trapped in the realm of the living for eternity.
Quinn is one such being. He is a Soul Conductor. And he's one of the best.
So, what happens when it suddenly goes horribly wrong, leading Quinn into tragedy and changing his life forever?
Facing attempts on his life and being dragged into the insane plans of a malevolent sheriff, Quinn must rely on the loyalty and strength of friends, new and old, if he is to discover what really happened to him and prevent innocent lives from being lost – along with their souls.
A flawed – and reluctant – hero, Quinn wonders if he will get out of it alive...

The online party can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/15136...
I look forward to seeing you there - bring cake!

[Lisa]

An illustrated, paranormal adventure. Can you stop being lonely when your touch destroys everyone you love?...Haylee is turning into something - but what?

FREE audiobook promo codes while supplies last. Send me a Goodreads message with your e-mail address to receive your code.

[Ty]

[Rhea]

No ones probably gonna click the link but I grew up participating in everything. Makes me feel a little less of a loser. I Know it's weird that my book mostly secretely speaks about my dark fears and past. But atleast it gives me comfort that someone out there can relate.

http://www.wattpad.com/story/24114690...

Breathe by MinDQuAd. Hope you find the time to open the link while you're mindlessly scrolling through random comments in this group. *fingers crossed* :/

[Helen]

Beauty and the Beast with a twist--or several! Why the archetypal story continues to fascinate. See the interview on http://abigailowen.com/blog/
Bloodstone

[Henry]

This is a special Christmas and New Year’s gift from Henry Lion Oldie to all readers and book lovers! This fantasy novelette “The Cruel Choice of Anika the Warrior” is FREE to load during 5 days from December 22nd, 2014 to December 26th, 2014!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cruel-Choice-An...
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
(The code for free download on Smashwords: ND94K from December 21st, 2014 to January 5th, 2015!)
Historical adventure and poetic fantasy; Medieval Europe. 8,900 words.

“The Cruel Choice of Anika the Warrior” is the 8th novelette of the cycle “Songs of Peter Sliadek.” It’s a historical adventure and poetic fantasy; Medieval Europe.

A legend, known among mercenaries, says that Anika the Warrior walks around, killing the best fighters and warriors. A lot of warriors dream to defeat Anika; they look for him and sometimes, if they unlucky, they find him. Anika the Warrior always says the same to them, “If you seek strength -- you have found it.”

The entire novel-cycle “Songs of Peter Sliadek” consists of 12 novelettes. The book received the "Sigma-F" Grand Prize at Sigma-F Conference in Moscow, Russia, 2005; There have been 8 hard cover editions in Russian; this is the first publishing in English!

Book trailer: http://youtu.be/TrN0I7KoPNQ
Translators: Irena Pevzner, Michael Pevzner (Israel)
Editor: Melissa Bikichky (USA)
Proofreaders: Katrina Haritos (USA), Ekaterina Kimaeva (Canada)
Cover painting: Vladimir Bondar (Ukraine)
Cover design: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)
Book trailer: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)

H. L. Oldie's official English WEB-site: http://oldie-worlds.com/news.html

Welcome to the World of Oldie’s books!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!

[E.L.]

Hello all!

I am a new author who is releasing my debut novel: Michael Hanson and the Desolate Woods, on January 14th. It is a YA Fantasy novel and the first in the Powers of Ezron series. It is for those who enjoy books like Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, LOTR and the Merlin series. I would love if you could check out my novel and let me know if you are interested in reviewing it. I will send you a free pdf or word document copy, since it is a pre-release.
Here is the book trailer and my website for you to look at, if interested.

http://youtu.be/NBu_HmeH0Sw
http://www.elervin.com

Please contact me via email: here on goodreads, elervin1087@gmail.com or twitter @elervin1087

Thank you!

[Richard]

FREE 1/17-1/19!! The Zombie Times- December Report

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QE2MGQE

[Henry]

"An Island that Is Always with You", the 9th novelette from fantasy novel-cycle “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Always-S...
and on Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Historical adventure and poetic fantasy, horror, vampires; Medieval Europe. 18,640 words, $0,99 only!

Andrea Sforza, a healer, lived in the beautiful city of Naples. Andrea was known by his ability to cure mental diseases. No one knew how Andrea did it. People who were unlucky to reveal the truth about Andrea Sforza lived in fear until the day they died.

AN ISLAND THAT IS ALWAYS WITH YOU is the 9th novelette from the book “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” by Henry Lion Oldie. The entire novel consists of 12 novelettes. The book received the "Sigma-F" Grand Prize at "Sigma-F Conference" in Moscow, Russia, in 2005.
8 hard cover editions are in Russian! Now for the first time in English!

Book trailer: http://youtu.be/TrN0I7KoPNQ

The 10th novelette from “The Songs of Peter Sliadek” is coming soon!

Translators: Irena Pevzner, Michael Pevzner (Israel)
Editor: Melissa Bikichky (USA)
Proofreaders: Kevin Sterne (USA), Ekaterina Kimaeva (Canada)
Cover painting: Vladimir Bondar (Ukraine)
Cover design: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)
Book trailer: Bronya Gromova (Ukraine)

H. L. Oldie's official English WEB-site: http://oldie-worlds.com/news.html

Welcome!

[Benjamin]

Both Sides of Nowhere is a thrilling ghost story with a twist that will knock you out of your chair! Search on gr for the synopsis, but the cover is missing, sorry. Find on authorhouse.com. Please pm me if you're interested.