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

[Peter Salisbury]

Stock up for Halloween:



Brand new this week - British Zombie Breakout - After the first zombie breakout infected half the country, the authorities should have been more careful. No-one in Kilkorne, a tiny fishing village with a picturesque castle and harbour, expected an attack. Now five teenagers and five adults must attempt to survive a horde of highly infectious, half dead creatures, the army's attempt to burn down the village and a suspected case of haunting (14,500 words).

British Zombie Breakout - so new it's only on smashwords
Smashwords British Zombie Breakout



A short story anthology of six ghost and horror stories engineered for the information age.

(14,300 words plus samples of other stories, total more than 18,000 words)

Early feedback: "I thought you had a nice balance with some blood freezingly "horror" endings (Ms Fixit and Chrissy's Phone) - Dig it - which was engaging and more complex, and Vampire Cloud, which was nicely original and had a really rather heart warming ending. My favourite, however, was Lucky Day Card, because it really was the perfect example of a short story - short but fully developed and very topical, with a really very neat and clever ending."

still only 99 cents everywhere

Amazon US Spirit in the Circuits
Amazon UK Spirit in the Circuits
Smashwords Spirit in the Circuits

Other bargains include the 99 cent Post Apocalyptic SF anthology 'The Old Store'

and

the universally free Science Fiction limerick book

[UntreedReads]

How fitting for the month of Halloween. Teagan S. Boyd of the esteemed BookWenches has just laid heavy praise down for Rick R. Reed's twisted trip through the mind of a killer. She says, in part:

"As I read, I felt I had this macabre sense of deviant human understanding while getting this glimpse into the inner workings of a killer. The characters kept me quickly turning the pages. I couldn’t help but be awed by the depth of each one, and I enjoyed being pulled into the sick reality of what was happening."

Check out the full review over at BookWenches:

http://www.bookwenches.com/october11....htm#797546301

Originally Posted by UntreedReads

About Obsessed:

I kill, therefore I am…

Voices slam through the corridor of his wounded mind. The words of his dead sister cry out. His parents’ taunts fill the silent room where he sits and waits–waits for the murderous rage, filling him with strength, driving him to kill, to touch the cold flesh, taste the warm blood–to feel alive again… A witness has seen him, but his killing only turns her on and now she wants to protect him. His wife suspects him, but the private detective she hired cannot stop him. Joe MacAree fears nothing–except that he may no longer be human. The thirst that drives him is relentless, moving deeper and deeper into his own shattering, private realm, where each murder is a delicious new gift of life, where revulsion is beauty, and the obsession will never let him go.

Obsessed was part of Dell Abyss’ remarkable horror line, lauded by none other than Stephen King.

About Author Rick R. Reed:

In their October 2006 issue, Unzipped magazine said: “You could call him the Stephen King of gay horror.” And Dark Scribe magazine said: “Reed is an established brand – perhaps the most reliable contemporary author for thrillers that cross over between the gay fiction market and speculative fiction.” To date, Reed has fifteen books in print, and his short fiction has appeared in more than 20 anthologies. Rick joined Untreed Reads in 2010 with his bestselling short story Crime Scene. His novel, ORIENTATION, won the EPPIE Award for best LGBT novel of 2008. He lives in Seattle, WA. Visit him on the web at www.rickrreed.com.

How to Purchase Obsessed:

Obsessed is available for $4.99 from The Untreed Reads Store (click the link at the beginning of this sentence) in a variety of formats, including EPUB and Kindle formats. You’ll also find the titles at virtually every ebook retailer around the world including Amazon, B&N, Apple, WHSmith and Waterstone’s.

If the title hasn’t arrived at your favorite retailer, it soon will! It sometimes takes our retailers a few weeks to process new titles.

Untreed Reads ebook titles are also available for sale to public libraries through our distributor Overdrive. If you’d like to see our titles available for electronic checkout at your local library, please let them know.

[UntreedReads]

Here are the top ten bestselling titles in The Untreed Reads Store for the month of October, 2011. All titles can be found in our store by clicking their link below, but they are also available at ebook retailers around the world.

Through October 15th, these bestsellers are discounted 15% in The Untreed Reads Store (with the exception of titles by Infusion Nurses Society or others that are part of our monthly promotions):

1. Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice by Infusion Nurses Society

2. Journey to the Heart of Luna (Space: 1889 & Beyond #1) by Andy Frankham-Allen

3. Policies and Procedures for Infusion Nursing by Infusion Nurses Society

4. Stolen: Requiem for Humanity: Book 1 by Catherine Stovall

5. Ballistic by Trey Dowell

6. One Shot by B.K. Stevens

7. The Camaro Murders by Ian Lewis

8. Discount Noir edited by Patricia Abbott and Steve Weddle

9. Where the Dead Fear to Tread by M.R. Gott

10. A Doctor in La Paz by Tatjana Greiner

[Claire Robyns]

My new book has just hit the virtual shelves



Can She Outwit Fate?

Gemma is on a collision course with heartbreak. At least, according to the fortune-teller her best friend drags her to see. Gemma doesn't believe a word of it, but when other predictions start to come true, she begins to suspect that gorgeous, gray-eyed Nick is the man foretold to break her heart before she can find her soul mate. Too bad she's never met a man she's wanted more, because now she has to get him to dump her before she falls too hard.

Nick has plans of his own. He's ready to settle down with Ms. Right, and everything points to the beautiful Gemma. He's determined to prove to her that he's the perfect boyfriend—even if she does seem to be trying her best to scare him off…

Read the first two chapters

Available now on Nook and Kindle

Thanks for the shameless book pimping opportunity, I hope you'll check it out

[DreamWriter]

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FAIRWAY
Golf fiction by Ric K. Hill

Kindle (DRM-free): US | UK | Germany | France
Paperback: Amazon | CreateSpace

Eccentric characters and a multilayered, unpredictable plot.

Ben Richards lives for the weekend, when he can forget about his boring job and have fun with his colorful, quirky friends at the golf course. A wayward golf ball changes his life in an instant, and he is miraculously transformed from hapless hacker into a PGA-caliber golfer. This sets into motion a chain of events that alters the direction of his life, both on and off the golf course.

Exhilarating triumphs and heartbreaking setbacks.

As the story evolves, Ben's new status as a golf prodigy opens the door to the community of golf's elite, where he is befriended by the number-one ranked golfer in the world. He meets a special woman who is not only smart and beautiful, but an avid golfer as well. Ben's interest is piqued, but she is reluctant to get involved. The plot thickens. Who is this intriguing woman, and how will her past affect Ben's future?

Join Ben as golf leads him down the bumpy road of life, with all its unpredictable twists and turns, until he lands on The Right Side of the Fairway.

[joycedb]

Where Dreams are Born, a Kindle or print book from a small publisher.

It was supposed to be a win-win situation—a safe environment in which to raise a son for single mom Vicky, housekeeping and childcare for widowed Jack. Neither one wants or expects anything more. Life, however, has more in store than either one imagines.

“WHERE DREAMS ARE BORN is a delight to read and I'm looking forward to more books from Joyce DeBacco!” Ann of The Romance Reviews.

“Joyce DeBacco does a really good job of getting the reader invested in the outcome of this unusual pairing. Enjoy.” S. Wurman of Night Owl Reviews.

“This is truly a compelling novel of real life and will stay with me a long time”. Judith of The Book Binge.

“Joyce DeBacco pens one of those tales that is warm and loving while still mixed with trials that will touch a reader's heart.” Dee Dailey of The Romance Studio.

“ A well-written romantic novel with elements of suspense. Writing is fresh and evocative, highly readable and interesting.” Corina of Big Al’s Books and Pals.

“A stellar read.” Vine reviewer Wendy Hines of Minding Spot.

“I would recommend this book to those who like women’s fiction, romance and suspense, and who want to keep it light.” Stephanie Laymon of Five Alarm Reviews.

[GlennGThater]

The Gateway, Book 1 of my fantasy series Harbinger of Doom is now available for FREE from Amazon! See link below. Get yours while you can!

Below is some info on my epic fantasy series, Harbinger of Doom. BTW - Book 1, The Gateway, won 3rd Best Fantasy Novel of 2009 in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll.

Summary of Reader Reviews:

“...as good as any fantasy tale you will read, it honors the tradition, and adds to our lore a story so good, so well told, I hope it will be remembered forever.” *--- Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands

“Thater writes with a realism like no other; fantasy lovers of sword and sorcery--check out this short first battle and be ready for the entire saga awaiting you!” -- Glenda Bixler

“...The author paints each scene and battle so clearly that I felt I was in the middle of the action.” --- Mike Monahan, author of Barracuda.

“...fast paced and exciting with characters real enough to leap out of the pages...leaves the reader craving more.” *--- Franz McLaren, author of Demon Drift and A Night of Dark Delicacies

“...Non-stop action that is written so well you can't stop reading it!” -- G.A. Endless, author of Issla: A Vampire Living in the 21st Century

“If you are a hard core fantasy fan, you are sure to love this swords and sorcery adventure.” -- Tim Greaton, author of The Santa Shop.

“...hugely entertaining. One of the best sword and sorcery/historical fiction tales i have read in years. A truly classic yarn that i will read again and again.” -- Jimmyonly

“...The Gateway delivers straight up heroic fantasy with unapologetic hack and slash action.” *-- Tracy Falbe, author of The Rys Chronicles

“...a well written fast paced story that will keep you on your seat.” -- Glenn Skinner, author of the Keya Quests

“...the characterization is simply amazing. I would highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys Epic Fantasy. -- Nathalia

“...fast-paced, action-packed fantasy.” --- Debra Purdy Kong, author of Taxed to Death and Fatal Encryption

“...An adventure into magic and fantasy that pulls you in and does not let go...left me wanting more.”
--- R.M. Putnam, author of Destiny’s Warriors

“...the action never stops.” --- Susan McLeod, author of Soul and Shadow

“...A great adventure which I could not put down...” -- Larry B. Gray.

“...an excellent foray into dark story adventure.” -- Jacamo Peterson, author of A Hard Place: A Sergeant's Tale, and Blademaster of Norda.

THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA

The Harbinger of Doom saga centers around one Lord Angle Theta, an enigmatic warrior of unknown origins and mystical power. No mortal man is his match in battle. No sorcery can contain or confound him. No scholar or sage can outwit him. But for all his skills, he is but one of us; a man, a human, who shares our faults, our dreams, and our ambitions. He boldly strides across the land, fearless, peerless, and cloaked in mystery; all his will bent on righting such wrongs as he deems fit.

Until the day the Gateway opened and turned the world on its head. On that fateful day, Korrgonn came and washed away our dreams. And his outre' realms of chaos set their unholy mark upon our world and claimed it for their own.

Only Theta and his companions see the enemies aligning against us. Only they foresee our end coming -- the end of civilization, the end of the world of man. Only they can hope to turn the tide of madness and preserve all that we hold dear.

But no man, not even our greatest hero, can stand against the Lords of Chaos and the dark armies of Nifleheim at their command. Fiends that infiltrate unseen within our ranks, that tear down our temples and our traditions; that devour us from within, unseen, unknown, unheralded, and unopposed until the hour grows far too late.

Through the murk and mist that hangs before our eyes, one man only sees true. One man pierces the veil of magic that blinds us all and marks the world as it truly is, revealing secrets, secrets of Angle Theta, so horrifying as to shatter a man's mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
Join us now on our journey back to the days of high adventure.

Book 1: The Gateway (FREE on Kindle)
http://www.amazon.com/GATEWAY-Harbin.../dp/B0017H1LCQ

Book 2: The Fallen Angle
http://www.amazon.com/FALLEN-ANGLE-H.../dp/B0018G55BY

Book 3: Knight Eternal
http://www.amazon.com/Knight-Eternal.../dp/B002TG4NN8

Books 1 & 2 combined: Harbinger of Doom
http://www.amazon.com/HARBINGER-DOOM.../dp/B0017RHXAK


Glenn G. Thater
www.glenngthater.com

[joycedb]

When time is short, why not read something short? Midnight and Holding, my new short story collection contains timely stories of interest for wives and mothers everywhere. No blood, gore, or otherworldy specters involved.

Sometimes we wish we could stop the clock and rewind time. Maybe to savor a happy moment, take back words spoken in haste, or fulfill an ambition. Other times we want to turn the clock ahead, hopeful of better times or fortunes. Midnight and Holding is a collection of stories reflecting those desires. Total words: approximately 12,000.

Rubies and Other Gems – A woman’s trip back in time puts her present problems in perspective. (This is the short that inspired my novel of the same name.)

The Shed – A newly erected garden shed is the catalyst that reconnects a driven executive with his neglected wife and children.

Harvey’s New Suit – A woman buys her husband his first new suit in years.

Rainbow Years – A carefree youth calls to mind a woman’s own dreams and desires.

Mad Dogs and Fishermen – A humorous account of an innocent suggestion taken to extreme.

Midnight and Holding – A parent’s rite of passage.

Free coupon code for Smashwords is on my website. Take a look.

Joyce

[jljarvis]

ANA MARTIN
by J.L. Jarvis

On the eve of revolution
a young woman fights for land, liberty,
and the man she loves.

A stranger appears on Ana Martin's Galveston doorstep, summoned by her father before his untimely death. When Ana boards a train bound for her uncle's vast hacienda, Eduardo is there to see her safely to her new home in the stark desert landscape of northern Mexico.

Eduardo's passionate ideals set him at odds with the corrupt Mexican government as his writings fuel a revolution and draw Ana closer. But it is Carlos, the dashing rodeo rider and freedom fighter who touches her soul, setting Ana Martin on a journey that will test her strength and forge her destiny.

Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords

[jljarvis]

WATERMARKS
by J.L. jarvis

Ordinary hearts with extraordinary passion
fight to survive clashing classes, forbidden desire,
and the flood of the century.

Maggie MacLaren longs to leave her small town, even if she must quell her attraction to rugged steelworker, Jake O'Neill. When Andrew Adair walks into Maggie's library, he sweeps her into his world of wealth and power, where at last dreams seem possible. However, Andrew's world is not all it appears to be.

High above town, reclusive young widow, Allison Kimball, arrives at her wealthy family's mountain resort home to find tucked into her carpetbag a love letter. So begins a series of secret epistles and midnight trysts with a man known only by his cryptic signature, “D.” Their passionate love story unfolds to reveal a truth that will threaten to tear them from their world and each other.

Watermarks: Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords

[joycedb]

Rubies and Other Gems - the Novel, Women’s fiction with a time-travel twist.

Seeking relief from her unhappy family life, a woman travels back in time only to discover she may have put her future happiness at risk.

Grace Krispy of Motherlode says, “Overall, this was a quick and quite enjoyable read. As I read, I also was prompted to reflect on my own life and relationships, which was an added plus. If you’re a fan of women’s literature and stories of emotional growth, this book is sure to be pleasing.”

[UntreedReads]

Andy Frankham-Allen just passed along word that there's a review of the first two volumes of Space: 1889 & Beyond posted over at The Traveler's Steampunk Bog:

The e-book series Space 1889 & Beyond is out and I have already been lucky enough to get a review copy of Journey to the Heart of Luna and Vandals on Venus. Both are relatively quick reads, which is why I am going to review them in one go.

Check out the full review:

Originally Posted by UntreedReads

A brand new series of ebooks based on the world-renowned Role Playing Game, created by Frank Chadwick and headed by best-selling author Andy Frankham-Allen, Space: 1889 & Beyond takes the concepts and ideas that have thrilled steampunk gamers for over two decades into new and unexpected directions.

Season One of Space: 1889 & Beyond consists of five novellas and one full-length novel. Purchasing a Season Pass will save readers $5.00 off purchasing the titles individually. The Season Pass is only available for purchase through the Untreed Reads store until September 30, 2011.

This series follows the exploits of “Professor” Nathanial Stone, scientific genius and unwilling adventurer, and Miss Annabelle Somerset, born adventuress and niece of infamous scientist Doctor Cyrus Grant, as they travel the inner worlds uncovering secret plots and encountering strange creatures. From the unexplored subterranean world of Luna, all the way to the divided sands of Mars, and back again, adventure and wild daring-do is never far away.

The inaugural episode, JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF LUNA, is now available.

The first series of six ebooks is brought to you by some of the best names in the field of steampunk, science fiction and horror:

Andy Frankham-Allen is a Welsh-born author of many short stories and several Doctor Who anthologies. In early 2011 Hirst Publishing and Untreed Reads published the first novel in his new real-world dark fantasy series, The Garden. In June 2011 he was also Author of the Month with Queer Magazine Online.

K.G. McAbee writes steampunk, fantasy, horror, science fiction, pulp and YA, plus a few more genres from time to time just to keep her hand in. She’s had seventeen books and over ninety-one short stories and novellas published so far, and is coauthor of the new steampunk series The Brass Chronicle.

Mark Michalowski is the author of four BBC Doctor Who novels, a Doctor Who spin-off novel and a BBC Being Human novel, as well as more short stories than he can count (mainly, he says, because he’s never been very good at counting).

L. Joseph Shosty lives in Beaumont, Texas with his wife and son. He is the author of nearly fifty short stories, as well as numerous essays, articles, book reviews and poems. A novel, Sign of the Hanged Man, was serialized on the web, and his story collection, Hoodwinks on a Crumbling Fence, was published in 2000.

Frank Chadwick is the creator of the Space: 1889 universe, with over a hundred published games. He is also well-known in the history and military affairs field, with over two hundred books, articles, and columns. His 1991 Desert Shield Fact Book reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list.

J.T. Wilson is an author, a script consultant and a musician. He is the manager of the band Deathsex Bloodbath and the wrestling zombie Chris Stone, is a traveller in Unspace, and describes himself as a renowned lover and a compulsive liar. He is best known for his far-fetched fiction novel Cemetery Drive.

[UntreedReads]

October is both Gay History Month, and also features National Coming Out Day on October 12th. In honor of these celebrations, Untreed Reads is offering 30% off all fiction and nonfiction titles in both The Untreed Reads Store and at RainbowEbooks.com.

With titles for as little as $0.69, this is a great time to stock up on extremely talented authors such as Anne Brooke, Neil Plakcy, Dorien Grey, Sara Elizabeth and many more. Be sure to look throughout all of the Untreed Reads Store for LGBT titles in a wide variety of genres.

Throughout the month, The Untreed Reads Blog will also be featuring guest posts from our authors with their insight and commentary on being and writing about LGBT.

[UntreedReads]

Reporter Catherine Colmerauer sat down with Joshua Calkins-Treworgy, mind behind Roads Through Amelia and other feverish flights of fancy, for an interview:

A devotee of the fantasy and horror genres, Calkins-Treworgy is constantly spinning stories involving alternate universes and mythical creatures.

His most recent published work is the short story, “Mr. Big Ugly,” the fourth installment of his horror series, “Roads Through Amelia.”

Take a moment to get to know the man at the Hamburg Sun website.

Originally Posted by UntreedReads

About Roads Through Amelia: Mr. Big Ugly:

Everybody has cherished childhood memories; favorite toys, comfort objects, that blankie that kept you warm in the dark, cold nights. For a lot of us, there was also the joy of the imaginary friends. Sometimes, unfortunately, there were also the monsters under the bed or in the closet. For little Phillip Montrose, the monster in the closet, Mr. Big Ugly, is about to make an appearance like few others have before. A new, disturbing stop along the Roads Through Amelia.

About Author Joshua Calkins-Treworgy:

Joshua is the author of the popular Bob the Zombie novels and The Tamarian Tales series, both available through BooksForABuck.com. In early 2010 Joshua introduced a new series centered around the evil-dominated town of Amelia. To date, the series consists of The Beast and the Forgotten Tribesman, Comedy and Tragedy and Faith in Amelia in addition to the new release.

How to Purchase Roads Through Amelia: Mr. Big Ugly:

Mr. Big Ugly is available for $1.50 from The Untreed Reads Store (click the link at the beginning of this sentence) in a variety of formats, including EPUB and Kindle formats. You’ll also find the titles at virtually every ebook retailer around the world including Amazon, B&N, Apple, WHSmith and Waterstone’s.

If the title hasn’t arrived at your favorite retailer, it soon will! It sometimes takes our retailers a few weeks to process new titles.

Untreed Reads ebook titles are also available for sale to public libraries through our distributor Overdrive. If you’d like to see our titles available for electronic checkout at your local library, please let them know.

[joycedb]

Serendipity House. Now with new cover and lower price.

Sylvie was a pleaser. She did as her mother pleased, and she did as her fiancé pleased. Then she did as she pleased. Determined to take back her life, she heads to the hills instead of the altar on the day she’s to wed. Coming across a quaint, country inn with an intriguing name, she impulsively checks in. Peopled with an odd assortment of characters, the inn has clearly seen better days; even the regulars have a bit of wear on them. So when Alex arrives and is strangely comfortable vacationing among the geriatric set, Sylvie is wary and tries to ignore him.

But Alex will not be ignored, pushing her buttons until she admits, if only to herself, that she's falling for him. Not until she's hired to manage the inn does she learn he's not the businessman he pretends to be, but a streetwise PI hired by her ex to find her. Adding insult to injury, he buys the inn and asks for her help in restoring it to its former glory.

“Conflict, goal, and motivation! This book has them all. Ms DeBacco’s understanding of human nature creates a heartwarming story that, for me, is a ‘keeper’.” Fennel of The Long and Short of It.