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If you like to read historical fiction, especially family sagas, you may be interested in my trilogy of novels. I am an Australian journalist and author. The books are all set in Scotland and based on real people, places and events. 'Faeries, Farms and Folk' is set in the mid-1600s to 1700s and takes you into the lives of the agricultural workers of southern Scotland, their belief in witchcraft and the hold that the church had on them. As common lands are swallowed up by The Enclosures, the security of their tenure on the land is taken away and families must move from farm to farm in search of work. Eventually, with the industrial revolution and the invention of farm machinery, many leave the farms and move to the coal mines which is detailed in 'Ours, Yours and Mines'. It is a hard life and the family is affected by tuberculosis - seven out of eight children die in their little two-room house. 'Far Across The Sea' takes a family member to France to fight in WWI and ends with a much-loved son moving to Australia (which is how I came to be here).For the month of May, all kindle versions of the books have been reduced to $2.99 each. The novels are also available in paperback via amazon. They have received great reviews.
I would be happy to answer any questions from readers.
http://www.amazon.com/Faeries-Farms-F...
Ever wonder about the lives of medieval warhorses? Well, Centurion, Balian d'Ibelin's destrier, has given me the exclusive rights to his autobiography. Read Episode 1 at: http://schradershistoricalfiction.blo....
Open Invitation:All authors are invited to promote their work on my FB page from now through Tuesday, May 5th. All fiction genres, as well as non-fiction are welcome. This is a monthly event that I host for my fellow writers. Hope to see you there.
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My new thriller, "Silent Waltz," is scheduled for release June 23rd.https://www.amazon.com/author/ronaldp...
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My 3rd novel, DEATH'S ANGEL, is going on Kindle Countdown, starting at $0.99 on May 9. Every 22 hours thereafter the price will go up by $1.00, until it's back at the current price of $4.99. So far, all 5-Star reviews, so don't pass up the chance to get it cheaply. And if you like it, please leave a review and tell all your friends. That's how books become Best Sellers.George a Bernstein
Hello all,Liberated: A Novel of Germany, 1945 was reviewed in the May 2015 issue of the Historical Novels Review. An excerpt:
"If you like reading about World War II, you will enjoy reading about its immediate aftermath. If you like the noir novels and films of the mid-20th century, you will enjoy the prose and the femme fatale of Liberated."
Here's the link: http://historicalnovelsociety.org/rev...
The story in Liberated begins 70 years ago today, on VE Day.
Difficult and depressing subject matter in many ways. Good luck!
Helena wrote: "Difficult and depressing subject matter in many ways. Good luck!"Thanks, Helena. I take it you're talking about mine in the previous post? Considering the subject matter. In any case, congrats on the BRAG Medallion and good luck as well!
Starting Monday...just in time for Memorial Day.Blue Honor Virtual Tour, May 11-23, 2015
Join the group on Facebook to conveniently follow the event. Enter by the 18th to win a copy.
Blue Honor follows the lives of four Civil War Era families and how the war brings them inextricably together.
tinyurl.com/l86t4ll
Blue Honor K. Williams
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OP-DEC: Operation Deceit deep sale, May 11-31, 2015
A dark thriller that infiltrates Nazi Germany with an untrustworthy spy as the only hope of survival. An homage to the 1940s noir, OP-DEC is a sexy and fun read.
Get the e-book for only $0.99.
tinyurl.com/lprmcgj
OP-DEC: Operation Deceit K. Williams
Steve wrote: "Helena wrote: "Difficult and depressing subject matter in many ways. Good luck!"Thanks, Helena. I take it you're talking about mine in the previous post? Considering the subject matter. In any ca..."
Yes, post-war Germany was not a pretty place to be for anyone. I may one day attempt a novel set in the period because I love the story of the Berlin Airlift, but for now I'll finish my Balian trilogy.
And, thanks, I am very pleased with the B.R.A.G. medallion!
For those who like anything fantasy, historical romance, HEALER ebook is on FREE Download this weekend 5/9-10/15http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00O3PNOIS
In recognition of Short Story Month, Untreed Reads is holding a big sale. All short stories in all categories are only a quarter each. If you haven't read The Man Everyone Loved or Open And Shut, here's your chance: http://store.untreedreads.com/index.p...
"Great book! Very engaging and compelling. Paxton does a superb job developing the plot and twisting it in new ways. Could not put it down!"http://tinyurl.com/p5au9s3#thriller
Mystery writer James R. Callan is guesting on my blog. Read about his unusual experience in Chile. He'd welcome comment. http://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/2015...
Lots of interviews and articles around the web. I keep a rolling record here: http://bluehonor.com/blog/about-k-wil...Historical articles, excerpts, interviews, playlists and writing advice...
Daily additions through May 24 as I tour online, and more to come when Trailokya releases!
Subscribe to the blog for my weekly articles.
One of my new short stories has been published, as well as a 5 Star Review of my latest book from whence it comes, in the Weeping Cherry International Literary Review.
Now I'm published as well as self-published, a good thing.
Here’s the links & please pass them on:
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Hi folks my new book HARSH LIVES is free on kindle unlimited. It is an anthology of short stories. Will be grateful if members can download it and write some reviews for me. www.amazon.com/James-Amoateng/e/B00J7...
Howard wrote: "One of my new short stories has been published, as well as a 5 Star Review of my latest book from whence it comes, in the Weepin..."
Congratulations and good luck.
My Western novel, The Tithing Herd, will be released May 25, but pre-orders are now available at http://www.amazon.com/Tithing-Herd-J-...
Ruby, sorry didn't see this sooner, that pesky Time Travel, you know?Many thanks.
Dreams make life worth living: It’s is my first book signing for Pieces of TenAuthor Event
Meet an amazing group of authors during our spring local author event! With varied genres and writing styles, you are sure to find a new favorite among this dynamic group of authors. Saturday, May 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Saturday May 30, 2015 1:00 PM
Carolina Place Mall
11025 Carolina Place, Pineville, NC 28134, 704-544-9985
Rolando wrote: "Dreams make life worth living: It’s is my first book signing for Pieces of TenAuthor Event
Meet an amazing group of authors during our spring local author event! With varied genres and writing st..."
In my book 24 Hours Between Dream & Reality, dreams actually do not make life worth living, the hero suddenly realizes that in order to find a solution to life problems, he must wake up and take action.
Ruby, dreams are our motivation. In order to, as you put it, act or find a solution to life's problems one must be willing to dream; think out of the box or simply reach for the stars. I followed through on my dream. Although I've spent most of my life as entrepreneur, my dream was always to be a published writer...I took action and the fulfillment of such is Pieces of Ten... but I'm hardly one and done.
"Charley's Gift," a new short story is up at http://www.thewesternonline.com/charl...A free read. Comment appreciated.
In the mood for a classic Western tale? The Kindle version of The Tithing Herd releases today: http://www.amazon.com/Tithing-Herd-J-...
"Defender of Jerusalem," the second book in my biographical novel about Balian d'Ibelin just went to the publisher. Find out more about the historical Balian, his life and times and my biography at: http://defenderofjerusalem.com.Book I in the series is:Knight of Jerusalem: A Biographical Novel of Balian D'Ibelin
The Western is the only truly American contribution to fiction. An interview with me on the writing of The Tithing Herd: http://www.thewesternonline.com/inter...
Cover Reveal today for 'A Killing Among Friends.' I hope you'll drop by and check it out! ToniMorrowWyatt.com. Thanks!!
So excited right now. Following the re-release of my two historical novels from Booktrope Publishing, my newest work: Trailokya Trilogy, Book One: The Shadow Soul, is not available! The Shadow Soul is an epic fantasy adventure that spans dimensions and tells the story of duta (what we call angels) and their interaction with our world. 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
My new thriller, "Silent Waltz," is scheduled for release June 23rd. For a sneak preview and to pre-order a copy visit www.limitlesspublishing.com
While waiting for the release of book three in the Jake and Laura historical mystery series, Wings in the Dark on July 14, Random House Alibi has reduced the price, for a limited time, of book two, All That Glitters. Download for just 99 cents! Glittershttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L...
Death of an Officer's Lady, the latest in the Murray of Letho detective series, set in Georgian Scotland, is now out on Kindle and Smashwords, and print-on-demand at Amazon.No trace: good. No way of following her.
Lt. George Murray needs his brother Charles’ help. One of his fellow officers has not heard from his wife in Edinburgh for several weeks, and he’s worried. George would go himself but Charles is only in Fife and besides, George is waiting in Belgium while a small man named Bonaparte, newly back from Elba, decides whether or not to leave Paris and fight.
But what Charles Murray finds out in Edinburgh will not be straightforward, and in the end both brothers’ lives will be in danger, in more ways than one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-Officer...
If you prefer short stories, then try Thrawn Thoughts and Blithe Bits, which includes some stories featuring Murray and some not!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrawn-Though...
Hope you enjoy them!
Mystery. Murder. Blood. Sex. Come on, the dance is starting. It's a waltz. Don't be afraid.http://tinyurl.com/nmty5zs
My first novel, "Orphans, Assassins and the Existential Eggplant" is scheduled for an upcoming review from CJ Leger. Check it out here:http://www.cjleger.com/2015/06/upcomi...
Hello, just launched my first novel this week on Amazon. It has been a labor of love and stress as I am sure we have all experienced. Titled BLOOD DEATH AND SALT, I hope you find it unique and interesting. It should be a fast read, Maybe for he beach if you like crime stories.It is available in Paperback and in Kindle version. I welcome your thoughts.
Thank you J. I appreciate it very much and I hope you enjoy the storyline. Before the drive slows in me, I have started my second Johnnie King Novel. Hope I get this one done quicker than the first. Thank you Again.
Hi J, For now I will stay an independent, I believe publishers are looking for individuals with more than just one book under their belt. So I am going to keep going and who knows what the future holds. For now, back to work.
A guest post here on how a mystery writer came to pen a Western. Leave a comment and you could win a book: http://www.franorenstein.com/new-blog
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there. BAHALA NA (Come What May) is a tribute to my father. It is his story before and during WWII in the Pacific. There were unpublished events that only a witness could tell you and my father told me his WWII story near the end of his life. BALAHA NA (Come What May) is available at Amazon.com. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/BAHALA-Come-Wha...
Hi - I have been contacted by a few people who missed my recent FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY - unfortunately I can't extend this with Amazon, however, I have decided to leave my books - 'Corpalism'
and 'Daydream Believers'
on special offer of 0.99p and $1.52 for a few more weeks - they will be available from Amazon for Kindle/PC download, all I ask is that you kindly leave a review.Click this link for Corpalism and Daydream Believers on Amazon.Co.Uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_n...
Click this link for Corpalism and Daydream Believers on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_nos...
To help you decide if these are your kind of books I've attached a brief description of each
Corpalism -
The first part is based in an economically dystopian future, a fast-paced thriller that moves in a believable way between fact and fiction, the second part plunges the unsuspecting reader into the distressed mind of Stephanie White a political activist from the new Independent party and victim of the latest terror atrocity locked in a coma fighting a trivial persona her mother has imposed upon her through years of brainwashing, whilst the third has several characters, including Stephanie and Donald from the previous volumes, in a pub arguing various topics from various points of view; the reader being left to decide which is valid. Part four brings all the threads together and the final part is set 20 years in the past.
Daydream Believers-
Revolutionary pensioners who are fed up with unchecked immigration and hell bent on removing corrupt politicians, sexually predatory murderous fat ladies, Machiavellian political intriguers, a mad-eyed Preacher trying to reach the souls of a disinterested public, a chivalric knight, men at work, an avenging 'hand of god', a celebrity 'golden' couple sleeping with everyone but their partner, jackpot winners and a homicidal diarist all combine to create an entertaining story of modern-day Britain.
If you know anyone else who might be interested please feel free to let them know.
Cheers
Arun
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