"The Shameless Promotion and Endless Plug-Your-Novel Thread"

[Simon M.]

Hello everybody

After thinking about it for a very long time, finally took the plunge and have published my stories on Amazon Kindle's Direct Publishing platform. Found it remarkably easy - the registration process took longer than prepping the books (and as one of them is a screenplay, which has format issues, that's saying something!)

The screenplay is End of Days

I've often read about how difficult it is to format screenplays for ebooks - one of the things that had stopped me publishing them in the past. But I found it a lot simpler than expected - I'll post re this at another time and place.

I've followed it up - and I only joined KDP on Sunday! - with a small collection of short stories: Memories Lose Their Meaning

These are six short (two very short) stories I wrote during the first half of 2014 and includes one, Minute that won the (sadly now defunct) Global Short Story Prize and was thus the first piece of writing ever to make me any money at all!

I must admit that I lean quite heavily towards the melancholic - my work isn't likely to cheer anyone up! I once described my themes as "faded dreams and faded lives" - not necessarily the most appealing of promotional blurbs!

Anyway

Simon

[SidneyW]

For Black Friday shopping - all of my titles on Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Thrills-Chills...R3DNMSRYDVCPFV

[DreamWriter]

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LAST MULLIGAN
Golf Fiction - NEW!

Everyone deserves a second shot…

A leading money winner on the Nationwide Tour, Dan Tanner is destined for stardom until a reckless lifestyle derails his dreams.

Penniless, broken, and removed from the game for nearly a decade, the downtrodden former pro starts over from scratch after securing a temporary job as a manual laborer at prestigious Bentwood Country Club. Despite the fact he hasn't touched a stick since the collapse of his professional career, he is determined to qualify for an upcoming club-hosted PGA event. Past his prime, Dan regards this as his last chance to prove he still has what it takes to compete against the new generation of golfers. Two obstacles stand in his way: He has only weeks to find the game he lost years ago...and Frank, the club owner's insolent son.

Unscrupulous Resident Pro Frank Daly is not about to let the interloper steal the limelight, or his girlfriend, away from him. Fueled by jealousy and spite, the malcontent is willing to take extraordinary measures to thwart his archrival—and he is not above breaking the law in order to achieve his objectives.


LOTTO: BLOOD MONEY
Thriller/Suspense

A Gamble She Can’t Afford to Win

Len Thompson leads a reckless life. Conservative college student Kate Miller prefers structure and tranquility, yet she finds the volatile bad boy intriguing. When the two unlikely former friends reunite during a chance encounter at the convenience store, he buys a lottery ticket for her twenty-first birthday. After she wins the multimillion-dollar jackpot, Kate's sweet dream of fortune turns into a nightmare.

Obsessed with the illusion that he deserves a share of her newfound wealth, master manipulator Len lures the trusting young woman into his tenacious web of deceit. Unsuccessful in initial attempts to convince her of his entitlement, he devises a new scheme. When Len and his brother Chris bungle the plan, the consequences are devastating for Kate and her family. The conflict escalates at the edge of a secluded cliff, resulting in a no-win outcome for both predator and prey.


DUST BOWL JUSTICE
Western Action/Adventure

Jim Palmer is a good man
...his brother, Willie, is not.

TEXAS, 1934 ~ Willie Palmer is unpredictable and dangerous. Wherever he goes, trouble is never far behind. On the run after committing a felony, he evades the Texas Rangers, leaving his innocent brother, Jim, to endure the consequences left in his wake.

While serving hard time for a crime he didn't commit, Jim kills a man in self-defense. He flees, igniting a relentless manhunt spearheaded by Roger Buckskin, the best tracker in the region.

Driven to locate his renegade brother now living the high life in Mexico, Jim is forced to rely on a woman he just met and trust in the justice system that has failed him at every turn. He is determined to restore his good name...but time is running out.


THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FAIRWAY
Quirky Golf Fiction

An offbeat tale with unexpected twists and turns

Ben Richards lives for the weekend when he can have fun with his eccentric friends at the golf course affectionately nicknamed Hackin' Oaks. The hapless hacker is miraculously transformed into a PGA-caliber golfer when struck on the head by a wayward ball. This incident changes the direction of his life, both on and off the course.

Now living every golf addict's fantasy as a pro, Ben is befriended by both the top-ranked player in the world and the most powerful man in the industry. He feels invincible. Then tragedy strikes.

Forced to adapt to new challenges, he realizes there's more to life than just golf. By adopting an alternative lifestyle that few would choose, Ben learns the true value of friendship and community before resuming his passionate affair with the grand old game.


PURCHASE LINKS ~

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Apple: iBooks
Paperback: Amazon US • UK • Germany • Italy • France • Spain • India | CreateSpace

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[LunaBallantyne]

Hi,

I am new to this forum and really appreciate this opportunity. Trust me, my skin is as tough as it gets and I welcome comments from everyone.

My erotic romance, Freedom, is currently available to download via Smashwords for just 99 Cents.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/496778

Freedom introduces a new and exciting fantasy man in the shape of Giraldo De Lograno, otherwise known as the Bastard of Bilbao. Of Spanish descent, and from a time when the plague was raging in Newcastle, England, he has spent the last 400 years living his life as a gigolo. A time-travelling highwayman, who has been cursed to bring his own special brand of pleasure and pain to the women who cross his path. Women just like Zara.

Out on the town and looking for a random stranger to spend the night with, Zara knows just how to celebrate her recent divorce. A petite blonde, she is no shrinking violet and has a naughty little kit to prove it and fully intends to have a night that she will never forget… it is just a case of choosing the lucky guy. Then she meets ‘Max.’

‘Max,’ the most exciting and dangerous man she has ever set eyes on. Sinfully good-looking and with a seductive charm that leaves her breathless. The fact that she would choose him for her Freedom night was never in question.

What is in question is the role she will play in a twisted mind-game between her chosen lover and a young woman executed for witchcraft in 17th Century England. Elizabetha, a beautiful and cunning temptress and she has more to do with Zara’s fate than she would ever have dreamed possible.

Who is the Highwayman and what does he need from her? Will Zara seal her fate or gain her coveted Freedom?

One thing’s for certain; her life will never be the same again.

Freedom is the first in a series of erotic romances chronicling the journey of the Highwayman as he makes his way back to the young woman who holds the key to his heart.

Due to sexual content of an explicit nature, this book is recommended for ages 18+

[gkwerner]

Hi folks!

Just wanted to let you know:

ROBIN OF LOCKSLEY is on sale for 99¢
now through December 12, 2014.


Robin Hood and Maid Marian—what is the truth behind the legend?

Robin's and Marian's lives intertwine, unbeknownst to them. But just when they are about to meet, Robin is outlawed for a crime he did not commit (as opposed to the one he did), and Marian slips away from her guardian, the Sheriff of Nottingham, to avenge her parents' deaths.






Robin and Marian – the traditional tales as they've never been told before.


Taken from the Clerk of Copmanhurst's second letter and including: childhood heroes; the abruptness of childhood's end; how paths may crisscross without converging; the likelihood of being outlawed for a crime one did not commit as opposed to a crime one did; the blessing of unconditional forgiveness; the inconvenience of foes who come to dinner and don't leave; the convenience of a castle's hidden passages; arguments for and against leaving old friends behind; new friends found at unlikely times and in unlikely places (such as during an abduction in town and an assault in the forest, not to mention on a log-bridge); disguises; warrants; a dunking; a drunking; and a battle.

[DreamWriter]

LAST MULLIGAN is currently ranked
#13 in "Golf Best Sellers" at Amazon.com!

Everyone deserves a second shot…

A leading money winner on the Nationwide Tour, Dan Tanner is destined for stardom until a reckless lifestyle derails his dreams.

Penniless, broken, and removed from the game for nearly a decade, the downtrodden former pro starts over from scratch after securing a temporary job as a manual laborer at prestigious Bentwood Country Club. Despite the fact he hasn't touched a stick since the collapse of his professional career, he is determined to qualify for an upcoming club-hosted PGA event. Past his prime, Dan regards this as his last chance to prove he still has what it takes to compete against the new generation of golfers. Two obstacles stand in his way: He has only weeks to find the game he lost years ago...and Frank, the club owner's insolent son.

Unscrupulous Resident Pro Frank Daly is not about to let the interloper steal the limelight, or his girlfriend, away from him. Fueled by jealousy and spite, the malcontent is willing to take extraordinary measures to thwart his archrival—and he is not above breaking the law in order to achieve his objectives.


Amazon Kindle (DRM-free):
US • UK • Germany • Italy • France • Spain • India • Japan • Brazil • Canada • Mexico • Australia • Netherlands

B&N ePub (DRM-free): US • UK

Apple: iBooks

Paperback (e-book is only 99 cents with paperback purchase!):
Amazon US • UK • Germany • Italy • France • Spain • India | CreateSpace

. . .

[SidneyW]

Haven't mentioned the ebook and audiobook editions of my first novel, Azarius, here in a while. The original mass market paperback edition lists for $175 or so at the moment on Amazon. The electronic editions are much more economical.

It's the story of a girl who talks to angels, or are they?



http://www.amazon.com/Azarius-Sidney.../dp/B0065QUFXU

[DreamWriter]

GIVE A BOOK & TREAT YOURSELF TOO!

25% OFF ONE PAPERBACK—EXPIRES DECEMBER 16
AMAZON.COM CODE "BOOKDEAL25"
and
MATCHBOOK: KINDLE EDITION JUST 99¢ WHEN YOU BUY THE PAPERBACK

LAST MULLIGAN
Golf Fiction - NEW!

Everyone deserves a second shot…

A leading money winner on the Nationwide Tour, Dan Tanner is destined for stardom until a reckless lifestyle derails his dreams.

Penniless, broken, and removed from the game for nearly a decade, the downtrodden former pro starts over from scratch after securing a temporary job as a manual laborer at prestigious Bentwood Country Club. Despite the fact he hasn't touched a stick since the collapse of his professional career, he is determined to qualify for an upcoming club-hosted PGA event. Past his prime, Dan regards this as his last chance to prove he still has what it takes to compete against the new generation of golfers. Two obstacles stand in his way: He has only weeks to find the game he lost years ago...and Frank, the club owner's insolent son.

Unscrupulous Resident Pro Frank Daly is not about to let the interloper steal the limelight, or his girlfriend, away from him. Fueled by jealousy and spite, the malcontent is willing to take extraordinary measures to thwart his archrival—and he is not above breaking the law in order to achieve his objectives.


LOTTO: BLOOD MONEY
Thriller/Suspense

A Gamble She Can’t Afford to Win

Len Thompson leads a reckless life. Conservative college student Kate Miller prefers structure and tranquility, yet she finds the volatile bad boy intriguing. When the two unlikely former friends reunite during a chance encounter at the convenience store, he buys a lottery ticket for her twenty-first birthday. After she wins the multimillion-dollar jackpot, Kate's sweet dream of fortune turns into a nightmare.

Obsessed with the illusion that he deserves a share of her newfound wealth, master manipulator Len lures the trusting young woman into his tenacious web of deceit. Unsuccessful in initial attempts to convince her of his entitlement, he devises a new scheme. When Len and his brother Chris bungle the plan, the consequences are devastating for Kate and her family. The conflict escalates at the edge of a secluded cliff, resulting in a no-win outcome for both predator and prey.


DUST BOWL JUSTICE
Western Action/Adventure

Jim Palmer is a good man
...his brother, Willie, is not.

TEXAS, 1934 ~ Willie Palmer is unpredictable and dangerous. Wherever he goes, trouble is never far behind. On the run after committing a felony, he evades the Texas Rangers, leaving his innocent brother, Jim, to endure the consequences left in his wake.

While serving hard time for a crime he didn't commit, Jim kills a man in self-defense. He flees, igniting a relentless manhunt spearheaded by Roger Buckskin, the best tracker in the region.

Driven to locate his renegade brother now living the high life in Mexico, Jim is forced to rely on a woman he just met and trust in the justice system that has failed him at every turn. He is determined to restore his good name...but time is running out.


THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FAIRWAY
Quirky Golf Fiction

An offbeat tale with unexpected twists and turns

Ben Richards lives for the weekend when he can have fun with his eccentric friends at the golf course affectionately nicknamed Hackin' Oaks. The hapless hacker is miraculously transformed into a PGA-caliber golfer when struck on the head by a wayward ball. This incident changes the direction of his life, both on and off the course.

Now living every golf addict's fantasy as a pro, Ben is befriended by both the top-ranked player in the world and the most powerful man in the industry. He feels invincible. Then tragedy strikes.

Forced to adapt to new challenges, he realizes there's more to life than just golf. By adopting an alternative lifestyle that few would choose, Ben learns the true value of friendship and community before resuming his passionate affair with the grand old game.


PURCHASE LINKS ~

Kindle (DRM-free): US • UK • CA • DE • FR • ES • JP • IT • BR • IN • MX • AU • NL
B&N ePub (DRM-free): US • UK
Apple: iBooks
Paperback: Amazon US • UK • Germany • Italy • France • Spain • India | CreateSpace

. . .

[dgosnell]

The Wielder Series revolves around the adventures of a gentleman by the name of Arthur MacInerny, who happens to have six spirits grafted to his soul that he can summon at anytime. It’s set in today’s world – only that part of the world that’s kept hidden from “normal” people.

There are two books in the series currently with a story arc of six envisioned.

There’s action, drama, and even a little humor.

The Wielder: Betrayal is free and has over 20,000 downloads and a 4.3 star rating on Amazon.
The Wielder: Sworn Vengeance is the follow-up and has a 4.3 star rating on Amazon.

Links to my author pages on Amazon and Smashwords are here
Smashwords Author Page
Amazon Author Page
And they’re available on Nook and Ibook Store too.

If you enjoy Urban Fantasy, check it out. After all, the first one’s free.

[Dr. Drib]

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[Stormie55]

I have written a book about making all the pieces of your life's puzzle fit together so that you can become the magnificent person you were meant to be. Fittingly, and is indicated by the title of this post, it is called, Life is Making the Pieces Fit: how to be who you were meant to be, by Mary Anna Anderer.

Below is the link at Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/Life-Making-Pi...the+pieces+fit

For information about the author, me, my blog is at:
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[Steve Anderson]

The favorably reviewed WWII espionage thriller The Losing Role is only 99¢ until December 30 in all ebook versions, including Kindle, iBooks, Kobo and Nook.



The sale is part of a promotion for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Three of my books tell the story of a desperate and doomed German secret mission during the battle: English-speaking but mostly unprepared German soldiers infiltrated the shocked American front lines disguised as Americans in US Army jeeps and other vehicles. It only made a bitterly violent campaign all the more tragic.

More on the books and offers here: http://www.stephenfanderson.com/late...special-offers

Thanks and happy reading,
Steve Anderson

[Cliff Ball]

Enjoy Christian end times fiction? Times of Turmoil is free for a limited time on Nook, Kobo, Apple, Google Play, and Smashwords, since Amazon has yet to price match as of December 23rd.

In this first novel of seven in The End Times Saga, we follow how the Evans family gained their riches and eventually their power to influence events in the United States. We see important events that the Evans family gets themselves involved in: such as the return of the Israelites to Israel, the assassination of President Kennedy, the terrorism of 9/11, and eventually events that lead to government tyranny in the United States with the sole purpose of destroying Christianity and its influence in the United States.

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