Indie and Self-Pub Book Corner discussion
I'm an indie/self pub author and my book is...
Adam wrote: "Hi, my name is Adam Santo and my debut novel is Temperature: Dead and Rising.Here is a little bit about it.
Sally has died and come back to life without understan..."
Wow. That sounds a lot like one of my WsIP for which I have only notes. I'd better read your book before I continue to make sure they're not too similar!
Tracy wrote: "Hi, I write YA fantasy and science fiction novels. My first two novels are:
Verita is the first book in a SF seri..."
Nice covers!
And more greetings to everyone!I had a very successful run with my giveaway on goodreads (I hope some of you joined in!), so I'm having another giveaway on my blog, for a paperback + swag. Please drop by and see if you might be interested in winning a humorous YA novel about a teenage half-vampire who keeps getting himself into ridiculous situations.
Here's a link:
http://lisashafer.blogspot.com/2012/0...
Hi, my name is Caterina Torres and I just recently self-published my first book - Zombie Whisperer. You can find it on my website: www.caterinatorres.com. Here's a blurb:She can speak to the dead. Only problem is, they’re still walking around.
After enduring a week-long flu, Jane Smith wakes to find out a terrorist organization has spread a deadly virus over the nation, changing anyone who’s infected into the walking dead. With no choice but to flee her home, Jane teams up with her boyfriend, Josh Williams, as they venture to find something better than the desolate land that was once called the home of the brave and the land of the free.
Driving across the country, Jane encounters some of the newly turned and finds she can hear their thoughts inside her head. Before she can understand her link to the undead, Jane and Josh are captured by the terrorists responsible for the virus because of one special reason: they know she can communicate with the infected and they want her to be a part of their fight to take down the rest of the world.
Afraid for their lives, Jane must decide if she should join the terrorists or use her new found powers to stop them.
Kindling - an award winning collection of twelve diverse short stories.Best wishes, Stephen Livingston.
I recently self-published "Unforgivable". A lonely housewife can't seem to get her son to come out of his room for his first day of high school. What follows is an examination of suburban strife and a shocking twist that will leave you reeling and craving more. Unexpected is how I will describe this story...
http://www.amazon.com/Unforgivable-eb...
Barry wrote: "I recently self-published "Unforgivable". A lonely housewife can't seem to get her son to come out of his room for his first day of high school. What follows is an examination of suburban strife ..."
It is also available on the Nook as well. 99 cents on either the Kindle or Nook!!!
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unfor...
"Say Not What If" is a nearly 10,000 word story written as a long rhyming poem. I have never seen a story written in this format. It has characters and dialogue just like a regular story, and is extremely easy to read and understand, regardless of whether you have a GED or a PHD. You can read it in about an hour, so it doesn't require a lot of time. “Say Not What If” is about a man on death row, and has as its theme the concept that time is our most valuable commodity. As someone once said, “waste anything but time, because we really are promised no tomorrows.” This theme is explored through the life of a man who sacrifices his marriage and everything else for his career. He realizes much too late the terrible consequences of this decision, and then desperately tries to regain those lost years by making a much worse choice. The resolution of this latter choice involves an additional examination of the concepts of accountability and responsibility, redemption, and the morality of the death penalty.
The story has an average rating of about 4/5 stars on Goodreads. See http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12.... It was self-published using CreateSpace.
It is available for purchase from major booksellers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and also as an ebook for Kindle. You can read the first few pages on my website, www.ascensionenterprise.com.
Nice to meet everyone :) I have enjoyed reading many of the book descriptions shared here!Here is my offering to the list:
The Evangeline Heresy is a novel of suspense with a swirling dash of the paranormal. It is a story of an ancient legacy embodied in the mystifying healing ability of one woman, Ana Lagori, and the cynical Boston biologist, Dr. Ethan Broughton, who has come to East Tennessee to uncover the method behind her extraordinary cures. What Dr. Broughton doesn't anticipate, is that his own haunts may be uncovered in the process and nothing is ever granted without a payment in return.
Thank-you,
Thayer Berlyn
Hi, I'm Julie, and my self-published YA novel is called Cardboard Characters. It's about a girl named Leah who accidentally gets cast as the lead in her school play, even though she has no interest in acting. She quickly gets sucked into the world of the crazy drama kids, who like to stare deeply into corners and make up stories about doors. But then she gets wrapped up in a big lie to protect her friend Eddie. Chaos ensues...It's available only as an ebook.
On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cardboard-Chara...
And for Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cardb...
I hope you'll read it. Oh, and it's only 99 cents. Thanks!
My first book is titled "Luminaries".
It's a story about Harry Houdini, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Orson Welles, each embued with psychic powers, joining forces to stop a serial killer bent on world domination. I just had a snazzy new cover created for it. I'm well into writing the sequel, and I'm also working on the screenplay for the first one.
The Weeping Empress came out in January of this year. It is an epic fantasy with some YA crossover appeal. I'll add the official synopsis below. It follows the adventures of a woman forced by fate into notoriety, and questions the proper place of religion. It has ruffled a few feathers, but was never intended it to be antichurch. If you like stories about women who can hold their own in a fight. You'll likely like this book. Fights in this case usually involve Japanese style katana.
It is available for $0.99 on Kindle, Nook, Goodreads, etc.
synopsis:
Chiyo Alglaeca was happy in her life. That is, until it was all taken away. Forced into notoriety, stalked by a mysterious cult, hunted by the emperor, and facing betrayal at every turn she clings to the only safety she can find: two enigmatic men and the sharp bringer of death, Salvation. The Weeping Empress explores the devastating effects of loss, the hunt for redemption, and the price of destiny. It questions the true meaning of evil and asks what monster is not also an innocent?
Danielle wrote: "Here is a place to tell readers about your book! Please participate some in the discussion instead of just posting a link."I'd love to tell people about my self-published book but it's not in your database even though it's for sale on Amazon.com. I tried author/title/ISBN for BLOOD AND MATZAH, by Christine Brown, my first novel about Jewish, time-travelling vampires, bloodandmatzah.com. How can it be added to the database/what should I do next? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Kind regards, C.
Hi all, So many great indie books, so little time to read them all! I've just ventured into the world of self-publishing with my short story Written in the Stars. It's a romantic comedy if that's your thing, and will be free on Friday & Saturday (16 & 17th March).
http://www.amazon.com/Written-in-the-...
I have two novels with e-publishers, but I really like the freedom of indie publishing and got such a thrill of putting my story up on Amazon myself that I will keep on doing it.
I'm also brand new to good reads and feeling like I'm heaven with all these fanatastic groups to choose from! Looking forward to meeting you and learning more about your indie experiences!
My book is called Love is Blind. It's urban fiction and if you like drama, you will love this book. I have just completed the spin-off of Love is Blind. It's called Running with Wolves, and it is expected to launch in May. Check out my reviews on this site.
My debut novel, Yellowstone Heart Song (book 1 in the Yellowstone Romance Series) is FREE today on Amazon. 
http://www.amazon.com/Yellowstone-Hea...
check out my new book, out this week!: Soft Rot
This is my first book, and is a collection of five short stories.
Available in paperback for just $6.50 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1475060459
Hello everyone! My name is Annabell and I am a reviewer for a site called Open Book Society. We are always looking for new authors and new books to be introduced to and enjoy. We handle the following genres: supernatural, fantasy, paranormal, and sci-fi. We read books published either through traditional publishers, Indie published, Self-Published or Aspiring to Be Published. If anyone has written books in any of those genres and would be open to having it reviewed through the OBS staff, please send me an email at writingfien (at) openbooksociety (dot) com =)Looking forward to hearing from you and getting to learn about new books!
~Annabell, OBS Manager
Rachel wrote: "Hi, I wrote Emeline and the Mutants (http://www.amazon.com/Emeline-and-the... ). It's about an AIDS cure that goes wrong and transforms people into zombies, trolls, vampi..."
Your cover is amazing! I'm a big fan of books about viruses...that's really weird, I know.
...and my book is "The Silk Weaver's Daughter" available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.Here is the latest review. I couldn't explain the story better myself.
"Elizabeth Kales' storytelling lives up to the front cover statement, emphasizing love, loyalty, and faith when a heavier hand might have dwelled on the violence and terror of the era she writes about. In THE SILK WEAVER'S DAUGHTER, well-drawn characters bring to life the period during which Louis XIV attempted to eradicate Huguenots from his French Kingdom. Unavoidable descriptions of violence and death are skillfully handled in a way to produce grief rather than revulsion in the reader. Cleverly inserted historical facts and the author's direct link to the silk weaver authenticate the writing; her obvious knowledge of geographical settings and familiarity with Huguenot doctrine are further validations.
With meticulous attention to detail, Kales has attractively packaged an intriguing tale and told it in a manner that makes seventeenth century history far more accessible and enjoyable than it was in school. We all can thank her for that and hope for a sequel."
http://www.amazon.com/The-Silk-Weaver...
BLOOD AND MATZAH by Christine Brown is my new novel and is a genre-bender about Jewish, time-travelling vampires and it blends religion, paranormal, and sci-fi and also adds humor, politics, history, and romance so it's really a grab bag of themes. My sites are: bloodandmatzah.com, blogandmatzah.com and cafepress.com/bloodandmatzah.
It's listed on Amazon and is available as pb and kindle.
I recently ran a FB contest for a free paperback and would now like to run another contest for a free Kindle version and swag from my online store. Any tips on how to do the free e-version? I'm a bit of a greenhorn when it comes to technology. Thanks!
Hello everyone, another epic fantasy author here. The Weeping Empress is about a woman's unwilling quest to defy fate. Its full of action, swords (of the katana type), and intrigue.Synopsis:
Chiyo Alglaeca was happy in her life. That is, until it was all taken away. Forced into notoriety, stalked by a mysterious cult, hunted by the emperor, and facing betrayal at every turn she clings to the only safety she can find: two enigmatic men and the sharp bringer of death, Salvation. The Weeping Empress explores the devastating effects of loss, the hunt for redemption, and the price of destiny. It questions the true meaning of evil and asks what monster is not also an innocent
I've presumptuously added it to the group list, and it happens to be free to download here at GR at the moment so why not go ahead and grab a copy.
Hi my name is Kay Vincent and have just hit fourty!! Eeeek!!I adore historical fiction, growing up on a diet of my mothers Jean Plaidy novels probably did it ;-) Also love a bit of mystery thrown in, which is why I love Steven Saylor, C J Sansom and Paul Doherty's novels. Presently trying the first tentative steps as an author myself and have just put one of my books up on Kindle, "A Class Act" , I have also put the first two chapters up on here too so would appreciate your thoughts on them, if you enjoy the 1920's period as much as I do, please have a nose. And if you want me todo the same for you, I would be very happy to. Thanks Guys!
Hi, I'm Kate and I'm so excited to have found this group! Congrats everyone on your published works and YOU CAN DO IT to all of you trying to finish up a project. I recently self-published my first novel "Creative Chaos." It is a romantic fiction that falls into the category of chicklit. It is intentionally light-hearted and an easy read. It is available here: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Chaos-...I know it has so editing issues I thought we'd taken care of, however when my computer died I didn't realize the final version was on it and not my external hard drive. Issues are too bad and for the most part the feedback I've gotten has been positive people are really enjoying the story, which still blows me away.
I'm looking forward to using this discussion as a new reading list.
This is a great thread for finding some quality self-pubbed books! I am interested in reading and reviewing self-pubbed ebooks for my blog - http://aderynwood.blogspot.com/There are many, many bad self published books out there (I've read a few of them), and it's concerning because these bad ones are giving self-pubbed books a bad reputation. So I am on a quest to find the good ones and help to bring them to the attention of readers!
I am particularly interested in fantasy and historical fiction. I have bookmarked a few from here so I'll be posting some reviews in the coming weeks/months.
I am also a writer and hope to have my first novel, a YA fantasy, self published early next year!
Hi! My name is J.S.Egan and I'm an indie author!(To be honest, I find the term "self-published" a bit patronising, but...)
Anyways, my book is called The Ghost of Mandy Rosental and it is set in London/Oxford/Paris in the 1920/30s.
My name is Dara Harper and I am navigating the interesting and challenging waters of self-publication.My genre is literary fiction and I would love to discover novelist in my genre who have managed to find an audience. It's an ongoing process for me and I'm open to feedback and suggestions.
I am giving my book "Grits & Grace" away today and tomorrow for free in the Kindle Store. My other book is "Magic In Moon Time." I hope to get more reviews :)
Grits & Grace
Magic in Moon Time
Hey guys!I'm a newbie but wanted to let you know about a couple of initiatives I've started for indie writers.
I post links to new release indie books on Twitter and Pinterest. You can check them out here:
http://twitter.com/kindiebooks
http://pinterest.com/kindiebooks
In addition, I've started creating lists on Goodreads of the best new release indies I find. The lists are here:
http://www.goodreads.com/list/user_vo...
Finally, my debut novel is available on Kindle, Nook, Smashwords, and in paperback. It's a comedic thriller called "Train Wreck." For more information, check out:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KDD3TC
Looking forward to getting to know more of you!
- Bennett
Hi everybody. I have recently published on amazon, a Civil War espionage thriller. Here is a blurb;"Henry Galloway is a seasoned MI6 officer who finally returns home, from India, on the eve of WW II. Galloway, who is in his retiring days, starts picking on his old acquaintances when he surprisingly finds that his protégé and friend, Michael Aniston, had fled arrest after charges of treason. However, Galloway believes in his innocence without any doubt. After all, he was one who relayed the orders in one of those incriminating missions. Believing that the Directorate is infiltrated and that he cannot start a search from within, he recruits the services of Zach Taylor, a fellow WW I veteran, who excels as a detective journalist.
Suddenly the novel shifts gear and jumps back in time tracing the unbelievable adventure of Idris, a Sudanese soldier in the army of the Egyptian Khedive, who joins the French invasion of Mexico in 1863. With a twist of fate, Idris crosses the Northern borders, into the United States, in the midst of the American Civil war, where he encounters a major battle, the result of which he bears witness to a terrible secret. He encodes his secret onto a parchment and leaves it in safe hands before returning back home and gets himself engulfed into obscurity.
A bunch of Confederate aristocracy, a British Governor-General and a discrete organization are on his track and are just about to strike gold when Zach Taylor jumps into action miraculously once again."
You can download it for free today.
Hi Everyone:
My new book A Hell Of A Woman is out on Kindle and Nook and other e-book devices as well. Here is the description and link.
It's the summer 2010, Allentown, Pennsylvania. Doc Halladay has joined The Philadelphia Phillies in a bid to go back and win the World Series after losing to the New York Yankees in 2009.
6 months ago, Don Gunn's wife died in a car accident. Now he is on the verge of losing his job and career at Blake & Yurman, an advertising agency, because of his non-compete agreement which will keep him out of the industry for 2 years.
Things seem to look up for Gunn when he meets Kim Hunter, a woman who is nearly half his age, a woman that he can only dream about. He goes on a date with Kim that night which will be the beginning of his worst nightmare. Suddenly, people are following him, camping out by his apartment. 5 people are murdered by a serial killer and Kim Hunter is a person of interest in all of the murders.
As Gunn races through interviews in order to find a job before he is fired from Blake & Yurman, his life is spiraling out of control, putting the lives of his closet friends - Natalie Mendoza and Doug Kimball - in danger. As a result, Gunn is forced to determine who the serial killer is before he is the next victim.
A Hell Of A Woman is a story about love, friendship, and what happens when a man loses everything that he worked so hard for because of corporate greed in America.
http://www.amazon.com/A-Hell-Woman-eb...
My new book A Hell Of A Woman is out on Kindle and Nook and other e-book devices as well. Here is the description and link.
It's the summer 2010, Allentown, Pennsylvania. Doc Halladay has joined The Philadelphia Phillies in a bid to go back and win the World Series after losing to the New York Yankees in 2009.
6 months ago, Don Gunn's wife died in a car accident. Now he is on the verge of losing his job and career at Blake & Yurman, an advertising agency, because of his non-compete agreement which will keep him out of the industry for 2 years.
Things seem to look up for Gunn when he meets Kim Hunter, a woman who is nearly half his age, a woman that he can only dream about. He goes on a date with Kim that night which will be the beginning of his worst nightmare. Suddenly, people are following him, camping out by his apartment. 5 people are murdered by a serial killer and Kim Hunter is a person of interest in all of the murders.
As Gunn races through interviews in order to find a job before he is fired from Blake & Yurman, his life is spiraling out of control, putting the lives of his closet friends - Natalie Mendoza and Doug Kimball - in danger. As a result, Gunn is forced to determine who the serial killer is before he is the next victim.
A Hell Of A Woman is a story about love, friendship, and what happens when a man loses everything that he worked so hard for because of corporate greed in America.
http://www.amazon.com/A-Hell-Woman-eb...
One of my short stories "The Wheel of Justice" is available to download for FREE today (16th April 2012)."The Wheel of Justice" - hilariously funny dark humor and biting satire combine in this short story set on an American TV game-show of the near future.
US – http://www.amazon.com/The-Wheel-of-Ju...
UK – http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Wheel-of-...
Best wishes, Stephen Livingston.
Bennett wrote: "Hey guys!
I'm a newbie but wanted to let you know about a couple of initiatives I've started for indie writers.
I post links to new release indie books on Twitter and Pinterest. You can check the..."
The book looks interesting.
I'm a newbie but wanted to let you know about a couple of initiatives I've started for indie writers.
I post links to new release indie books on Twitter and Pinterest. You can check the..."
The book looks interesting.
Ronhummer wrote: "The book looks interesting."Thanks, hope you get a chance to check it out!
himy book is
and it was published my night publishing in march its not doing amazingly well at the moment but Im working on promotion so hopefully it'll take off soon fingers crosssed!
Hello, I'm Gina but my pseudonym is Red Harvey (thanks to a wacky but wonderful dream I had, that's my writing name). So far, I've written two adult paranormal/sci-fi novels and am at work on a third. I am only self-published, with my first novel "Becoming, and the Tale of Lamashtu" available on Amazon, Lulu, and on Smashwords, it's free! That's right. Free :)
Here is a blurb for "Becoming, and the Tale of Lamashtu"
Death/marriage in the family? About to come into some money? Imogen Ameore can warn you before something is about to happen, not that it will do much good. When she moves back home to Graydon, Florida, she begins a new life. Still, her prescient gift makes her vulnerable to a bombardment of ancient spirits that wish once more to be a part of the world through the use of her body. Also, her new boyfriend seems to know more about her power than she does...
After another psychic informs Imogen of her impending death, she tries everything she can think of to prevent it, even as she knows that fate is inevitable. Once she's dead, Imogen's true test of character is how she can stop the body-thieving demons from destroying all of mankind.
"Becoming, and the Tale of Lamashtu" is the first novel from author Red Harvey, who takes the reader on a journey involving Native American legends, Hernando De Soto, and the world of a new kind of superhero.
Hi everyone! If anyone likes science fiction/mysteries, my novel, The Warning is available for free until May 15th on Smashwords. http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/... Here's the code needed. HA28T
Blurb: The longest night in Nikolai Crowe’s life begins when he’s framed for murdering his ex-girlfriend, Jade Sho. To save himself, he must find the real killer without getting caught by crooked cops, who rather see him dead than captured. Luckily Nikolai has help from a human clone identified as Alpha Replica 3007. This clone’s mission is to guide Nikolia toward something Jade left for him before her death.
Review:“Wow, the best of two worlds, a good sci-fi story and a great mystery all rolled into one. The author has woven a superb tale of murder, double-cross, conspiracy, and betrayal. The characters are first rate, and the plot is intricate enough without being over the top. Very nicely done.”
—Readers Favorite
Gina wrote: "Got it; thanks, Michelle!"Thanks, Gina! I just got your book, Becoming, and the Tale of Lamashtu. I love the cover. :)
Thanks! Your cover is great too; the background with the red text makes the words pop.
Hello everyone, I'd like to introduce my new book, Circle Spinner and Other Tales. It's a collection of fantasy/sci-fi short stories.
Circle Spinner and Other Tales
Circle Spinner and Other Tales by Elizabeth Baxter
Five fantasy and science fiction stories that will sweep you to other worlds.
Circle Spinner
Edith longs for a quiet retirement. She longs for her cottage by the sea and the company of her dogs. But the world, it seems, hasn’t done with her yet. For Edith is a Circle Spinner, the only one who can save the city of Shine from the terrifying Pantheon. 6000 words
The Following Star
Angus walks the corridors of a starship with only his dog for company. He guards a precious cargo: a population of colonists searching for a new home. But when a sudden course change threatens the ship, Angus discovers that all is not as it seems. 6000 words
One of those Days
Simon is a high-flyer. Good job. Nice apartment. It’s not his fault if his company is involved in shady dealings with the fairy realm is it? No, if he keeps his head down and mouth shut, Simon is sure everything will be okay. But the Prince of Fae and his motley band of followers have other ideas. They have Simon in mind for a very special mission. 7000 words
The Blessing of Silence
The game has been played for years uncounted. Sakara has watched players come and go and been powerless to save them. She is a slave. What difference could she possibly make? But when a new player suddenly enters the game, Sakara begins to realize that she holds within her the power to end the game forever. 6000 words
Fallen Angel
Matthew’s faith is unshakable. A soldier in the United Church, he has dedicated his life to hunting demons. But when his latest mission goes wrong he discovers a secret that will cast everything he believes into doubt. 6000 words
It's available here: Amazon US
Hi all! I'm giving away my erotic ebook, The Replacement Wife, at www.smashwords.com/profile/view/epics...Download it now!
Hello! My name is Nikki and I am a new paranormal romance author. My fist book will be available on Amazon, B&N, Smashwords, and Lulu by the end of June!Falling- by N.L. Dufour
The book is about a 22yr old girl, Rosalee Devereaux who has everything life has to offer. She is beautiful and rich and smart. Too bad none of that matters when she is forced to be the perfect little daughter and never gets to enjoy living life. After a traumatic experience after her engagement party, Rosalee falls through a time warp landing her back in time. She ends up in Austin, Texas in 1886. She is found by none other than Harlan Taylor, a vampire cowboy. Harlan has been left alone and secluded even before he was turned into a vampire. He wants desperately to be apart of society but knows that he will never be accepted as the monster he has come to be. After finding Rosalee his life is forever changed. For once someone has a secret just as dark as he does. For once someone accepts him for the man he is, not just the monster he is destined to be. The two are thrust into a world neither are familiar with, but will it save them or forever change them? Can love be the secret that unites two lost souls or will it be a bitter-sweet taste of something that can never be?
**Also... I am looking to feature an author at the end of my novel. If anyone would like to submit a few chapters as part of a bonus story, please contact me!**
Hi. Just found this group and joined. Thanks for the opportunity to mention my book. Killer Protocols is the first in a series. It's about a killer working for the U.S. Government. The second book should be available sometime this summer. A short blurb follows:Richard Paladin works in the shadows eliminating terrorists, spies, and just general riff-raff who threaten the security of the United States. At least, he assumed that's who he'd be killing when he was hired into a secret department of the Environmental Protection Agency. But when one of his "clients" turns out to be a seemingly harmless Missouri housewife, then he's ordered to eliminate the owner of the local northern Virginia bar he frequents, he starts to ask himself a few questions—like what any of this has to do with the U.S. Government's reluctance to sign the Kyoto Protocol. Still, if he can run the gauntlet of spies and goons who keep cropping up unexpectedly, he might just be able to hold onto his job and keep doing what he loves—arranging fatal accidents and suicides. Because Richard Paladin hasn't got a clue what he would do for a living if he loses his job as a government killer.
It's available as an e-book and in paper on Amazon.
Hi, I just completed my newest novel. It's filled with adventure, ghostly encounters, and new concepts! Check out the book description:
Jody, an aristocratic teenager, falls into a deadened coma, after a surreal accident in the woods. Awakening, she discovers that she has gained an exceptionally powerful memory, which soon allows her to learn the violin at an extraordinary speed. Once her town becomes infected with an intruding group of seeming phantasms, she is swept into an adventure, together with ghosts from the present and past, to rescue her town from the intruders. Before Dark is a maze of political, financial and spiritual intrigue whose many conflicts, pursuits and legends will capture the reader in a thrilling chase until its dramatic conclusion.
I'm new to GoodReads, just posted a profile. I e-published my novel, THE RELATIONSHIP SHOPPE in April. A short description follows ... I look forward to learning more about Good Reads!Marian Sheffield longs to climb out of the pits, but before she can transform her career and romantic life, she must contend with the indiscretions of Belle, her business partner and best friend. Along the way, Marian learns the difference between a crush on her guy friend and the very real advances of her company’s investor—and how to apply the relationship advice she promotes in her own bookstore. http://tinyurl.com/7ra7gda
Hey everybody. So I just self-published my first book. It's a collection of creative writing pieces about my time living in South Korea titled "Eating Kimchi and Nodding Politely."It's a small book (around 21,000 words), but I've been working on it on and off for about a year. I went through a lot while living abroad, but I wrote this collection with a selective eye for experiences that could translate well in any country. Themes like love, sex, death and discovery flow in and out of all of our lives.
I'm just hoping you read these stories and get from it not just a smile from some clever phrasing, or a few chuckles (yeah those are there too) but a sense of intimacy with the things that we all share. If you check it out you have my thanks. :)
http://www.alexclermontwrites.com/201...
"Sink your incisors into a sexy summer story! BLOOD AND MATZAH Limited time only: $2.99 on Kindlehttp://www.amazon.com/Blood-and-Matza...
http://bloodandmatzah.com
Genre-blending? Party of one! I’m so there. Jewish, time-travelling vampires on a mission from G-d, waging a holy war against evil? Check. Romance, crime-fighting, lust, disco, annoying Jewish mothers, sexy vampires who travel back in time just in time to see the rescue of the Danish Jews in 1943? Why not? Politics, religion, history, chicken soup, gun control and the kitchen sink? You have to ask? If one is not pissing off enough people, why bother? Don't worry, you don't have to be Jewish to read it. But it couldn't hoit. Eh, it's up to you.
I'm an indie author, and my book is The Bones of the Earth.I call it "historical magic realism," but others have called it epic fantasy. I have tried to break the rules of the fantasy genre, however. The story is really about a young man, just 16, who faces huge challenges: he has a disability, his parents have been murdered and his own community does not want him around.
Until the end of June, I'm giving away electronic copies to smart readers who can discern two rules of the fantasy genre that I broke. For details, visit my blog, http://scottswrittenwords.blogspot.com
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Captain Haslow is one of the many people who have fled into deep space to escape the Versal expansion. He has found his niche: training up terrorists to send into Versal territory to cause havoc. However, the Versals are no longer satisfied and, despite the codes forbidding it, have started to move into deep space. They offer him an ultimatum: join them or die. But how could he join the people responsible for his sister's death?
Haslow's only hope is to venture into the mysterious 'Grey', a part of space that is shrouded in myth and legend.
Legeve is a Versal who has spent most of her time in a small room, living her life in virtual reality. After she undergoes 'The Dance of The Suns' she will never see existence in the same way again.
Marta is a new recruit aboard Captain Haslow's ship. She is one of the many lust born forced to flee when the Versals expanded to take over the outer planets. She is not used to ship life and has no idea about what is in store. What will she become?\