New Book, Little Freebie, and Coming Kindle Countdowns

jorobinson176's avatarJo Robinson

I was planning on trying to organise a little launch tour this weekend for my Beginners Guide to Publishing on Amazon, The Absolute Indie, but what with being out for the count lately and my internet connection behaving badly, it’s too late for that now. Still, there are Kindle countdown deals set to run to the eleventh of September which I can’t cancel for African Me & Satellite TV, Echoes of Narcissus, and Shadow People. I’ll post again when the countdowns start today sometime. Fly Birdie will be free from now till the ninth. Click on the cover below if you fancy a short read, and I’ll share here when The Visitation goes free tomorrow.

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My other short story, Nkoninkoni’s rights have reverted to me, and is live for sale on Amazon but not enrolled in Select yet until I find out from the publisher of the anthology that it’s…

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Special Labor Day Release! LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE #FANTASY SERIES BUNDLE #1

Cover Art by Jason Pedersen 3D Conversion by Bestt_graphics

Cover Art by Jason Pedersen
3D Conversion by Bestt_graphics

*This Book Bundle contains the first 3 volumes of the LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE fantasy series.*

Every hero must take that first courageous step into adventure. For Luke Callindor, it’s more of a blind stumble. From battling a demonic assassin to facing the family he left behind, this warrior’s adventuring career has been one awkward mistake after another. Most days the only things that keep him alive, yet never unharmed, are his trusted friends and his reckless courage. How long can his luck hold out before the gods of Windemere decide to cut his legend short?

CLICK HERE TO BUY ON AMAZON for $4.99

That’s right.  Guess who just released a book bundle that includes the following:

  1. BEGINNING OF A HERO
  2. PRODIGY OF RAINBOW TOWER
  3. ALLURE OF THE GYPSIES

If you wanted to get into LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE, but feel like it’ll be pricey to catch up then grab this 3-in-1 bundle.  Start off with Luke Callindor in Hamilton Military Academy and face the Hellfire Elf.  Meet Nyx and travel down the L’dandrin River where many dangers await.  Then finish off with a visit to Luke’s hometown where an orphaned gypsy and zombie army are waiting to greet him.  All of this for less than $5.

So escape reality for a while and catch this fun series from the very first swing of Luke’s sabers.

And don’t forget:

THE MERCHANT OF NEVRA COIL
COMING SOON!

(I swear)

 

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It’s A-L-I-V-E!!! Seeking Control of The Myths That Never Should Have Been

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My New Young Adult Fantasy book Seeking Control of The Myths That Never Should Have Been Is Alive!  It is finally released.  Give it a try! myBook.to/SeekingControl

Source: It’s A-L-I-V-E!!! Seeking Control of The Myths That Never Should Have Been

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Jaw Flexers Enchanted Gum Shoppe

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Welcome to my unique little corner of the shopping mall.  Don’t mind the cobwebs because they’re fake.  We just had a little Halloween party.  I know it’s September, but if Christmas can start around Labor Day then so can we.  Now, what kind of gum are you looking for?  We have hundreds of flavors and effects in stock, so take your time and look around.

I see you’re eyeing our Mind Share brand.  A fun trick created by the telepathic goblins of the Crusty Coastline.  Don’t let the name fool you.  It’s nowhere near the ocean.  Anyway, you take one of the sticks and split it down the middle.  You’ll see that there’s a perforation between the gold and blue sides.  The colors mean nothing besides taste, which is blueberry and jagermeister. Once you two start chewing, you can speak with your minds and see through the others eyes.  The effect lasts only as long as you’re both chewing, but it’s a fun way to communicate over distances.

If you’re not sure about a flavor then we have these Fill Ins.  Good for pranks too.  The gum is white and resembles a blank fortune cookie slip.  You write down what you want it to taste like and wait a minute for the magic to work.  Then enjoy.  I should warn you about these. Writing too many flavors on them will cause a gastric backlash.  Also, certain things are not possible due to health concerns.  If it’s a taste that is associated with something toxic or . . . basically, you cannot make it poo-flavored.

Now if you have any food allergies then this area might interest you.  This is where we keep our ‘Life Improving’ gums, which go way beyond kicking a smoking habit.  Some of these can be chewed while ingesting a food you are allergic to.  The juice from the gum negates the reaction.  It’s important to remember that you need to start chewing less than a minute before eating and the gum must be swallowed to continue the effect through digestion.

Those are only a fraction of what we have.  There are Daredevil Brands that always change level of spiciness or flavor.  We have Bubble Breath Makers that are perfect for children during the summer.  Cooling types, heating types, electric crackling types, voice changing types, and the list keeps going.  If need be, we can make a special order.  You might even get a gum named after you if you come up with something unique.  So, what did you have in mind?

Gums with baseball cards . . . Try the 7-11 down the block, kid.

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Interview With Author John Howell

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John Howell

This week I welcome John Howell to the interview. You can find John on his Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Authors db, LinkedIn, Google+, Goodreads, Shelfari, Amazon and finally Martin Sisters Publishing. 

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Catch me at Bookmarks

JS Riddle's avatarJ.S. Riddle

September 12th at WSWriters table from 3-4PM

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Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors that is.  In Winston-Salem, NC I’m very pleased to say that I will be making an appearance courtesy of WSWriters.  I will be there to promote Rise of a Queen and give more information about an event scheduled for late October that will go perfectly with the release of my upcoming book Of Darkness and Light.

I’m really excited about this because I get to meet up with people just like me; author and avid reader.

If you’re around or just want to see all the wonderful things this event has to offer feel free to stop by and say hi!

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Questions 3: It’s the end of the world. Do you feel fine?

Fallout 3 . . . Duh

Fallout 3 . . . Duh

The usual rules that you can either reply in the comments or answer in a post that connects back to this.  The topic stems from the book I’m writing now.  I’m not going as dire and widespread desolation as Fallout or Mad Max, but I’ve learned that saying post-apocalyptic brings those to mind first.  This means I have no idea what to label my book as since it’s a bit more ‘positive’ in terms of how far society fell.

Enough about me.  What about you?

  1. If you survived the apocalypse, what would be your first priority?
  2. Would you be a loner or gather a group and why?
  3. If one object survived the initial chaos, what would you want it to be?
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TOUGH TRAVELING — LABORERS

A great list of fantasy books that involve ‘traveling laborers’. Give them all a look. 🙂

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Every Thursday, Nathan over at Fantasy Review Barn hosts a weekly party where blogs set out with Diana Wynne Jones’ hilarious book The Tough Guide to Fantasyland: The Essential Guide to Fantasy Travel in hand to explore all the tropes from their favorite stories. So sit back and enjoy the fun.

3rd of June, 2015 – LABORERS

Not everyone can be a Prince. There is only room for one Queen. A few spoiled nobles can sit around and play cards. But fantasyland can’t build its own castles and roads, nor can it plow its own fields, nor cook its meals. Someone has to do the hard work. And often, as a reward of course, these laborers get pulled from their hard but simple life into a bigger plan.

Okay, I really am drawing a blank with this one. Guess it is time to dig deep in the old brain and…

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Bookbub Insights: 9 Ways to Market your Book

The end of a very informative series. Enjoy.

Nicholas C. Rossis's avatarNicholas C. Rossis

From the blog of Nicholas C. Rossis, author of science fiction, the Pearseus epic fantasy series and children's booksAfter focusing on both stand-alone releases and books that are part of a series, this last post in my Bookbub Insights series suggests nine different ways to promote any book. Some of these you may be familiar with; others will probably be news to you.

The post is based on an excellent recent post by Diana Urban, titled How to Market Your Book After the New Release Buzz Dies Down.

1. Use discounting to hook new readers

Use a backlist book to hook new readers. Readers are more inclined to try a book or author they’ve never heard of if it’s offered at a bargain price or free. However, they’re less likely to risk spending full-price before they’re a fan of an author’s work. Sixty percent of bargain readers purchase other books from an author they discovered through a price promotion, so after they buy a discounted backlist title they’ll often be willing to buy…

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Cover Reveal & Pre-Order: The Experimental Notebook of C.S. Boyack

Available for 99 cents on September 15th!
BUT YOU CAN GET IT NOW
JUST CLICK HERE

What is this collection you may ask?  I’ll let the blurb speak for itself:

A speculative fiction selection of micro-fiction and short stories. These were designed to be short reads for your commute, coffee break, and other times when readers are pressed for time. This book contains a bit of science fiction, some fantasy, and paranormal stories.

I’m excited to see short fiction returning in popularity. I hope you will enjoy these stories as much as I did.

More?

Yes, I actually had the privilege to be an early reader and I thoroughly enjoyed these stories.  Each one had a fun twist and the characters were well rounded even for the brief time I knew them.  Personally, I liked the Lisa Burton story the most since it felt like it could be leading to something bigger down the road.  Yet it still had a great pace and conclusion.  I highly recommend pre-ordering your copy and spending September 15th with this short collection.

Author Bio

Craig Boyack 01I was born in a town called Elko, Nevada. I like to tell everyone I was born in a small town in the 1940s. I’m not quite that old, but Elko has always been a little behind the times. This gives me a unique perspective of earlier times, and other ways of getting by. Some of this bleeds through into my fiction.

I moved to Idaho right after the turn of the century, and never looked back. My writing career was born here, with access to other writers and critique groups I jumped in with both feet.

I like to write about things that have something unusual. My works are in the realm of science fiction, paranormal, and fantasy. The goal is to entertain you for a few hours. I hope you enjoy the ride.

Follow my blog: http://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com
Check out my novels here: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00ILXBXUY
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Virgilante
On Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9841203.C_S_Boyack

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