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Just enough time for a short story. Check out Midnight and Holding.
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 short 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. (Not to be confused with my novel of the same name.) The Shed – A newly erected garden shed is the catalyst that reconnects a driven executive with his sorely 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. Thanks for reading. Joyce |
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For people with the courage to believe in goodness, a new free story on Smashwords. The Parade - A backwoods community hijacks a couple of tourists to maintain tradition and have some fun.
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SVEN THE ZOMBIE SLAYER
Hi everyone,
SVEN THE ZOMBIE SLAYER is out on kindle in advance of the paperback edition. Just wanted to let you zombie fans on here know, so you can grab some samples and see if it's for you. Description: When a zombie outbreak of unknown origin hits their town, strongman Sven, gun-lover Jane, track star Lorie, and video game warrior Milt find that their lives have become entangled in zombie gore. (138,000 words) http://www.amazon.com/Sven-the-Zombi...dp/B005GEWYV8/ Best, Guy |
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A Spooky New Anthology
A new short story collection of Ghost/Horror stories is now available through Amazon. What it lacks in gore will be made up for in chills, with the occasional dash of light humor:
![]() A short story anthology of six ghost and horror stories engineered for the information age: a pair of archaeologists find their computer simulation has an unwelcome visitor; a killer App does just that; a cloud sucks the fun out of all of us; a dead phone rings; a lucky day is anything but; and a computer repair technician joins the fight to defeat alien hordes. The first five are completely new stories; the sixth is an extended version of a previously published flash fiction story. In March 2011, another UK author challenged Peter Salisbury to write outside his usual science fiction comfort zone and produce at least one ghost/horror story. This collection is the result, in which some readers may believe that technology refused to fully relinquish its grip on the author, despite his struggle to wriggle free. (14,300 words plus samples of other stories, total more than 18,000 words) Amazon UK Spirit in the Circuits Amazon US Spirit in the Circuits Smashwords Spirit in the Circuits |
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My new Novella begins with some off the field excitement at the Super Bowl and that begins a trek to solve a 50 year mystery. I think you'll enjoy it!
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I dont think it is possible to shamelessly promote with only one book
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![]() This is so funny I had to post it. I sold one novel in Germany. And now Midnight Reflections is #34 in Romantic Suspense there. Hurray for Germany. Last edited by PamelaMary; 08-12-2011 at 06:06 PM. |
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A new review of Dogs of War, my 25,000 word novel, has been posted:
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If you’re looking for a different type of ghost story, look no further. Only $.99 Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/47960 BN http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Dog.../2940012191175 \ Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SHNS0K |
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An Improbable Tale...
There's a touch of Bill Bryson meets Douglas Adams in The Improbable Tale of How I Saved the Universe, a new sci fi comedy out now on Kindle at the promotional launch price of just 83p.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005D2K8RK The Improbable Tale is a first person space comedy written through the eyes of a failed journalist pursuing the ultimate story. From the frozen wastelands of Antarctica to the depths of outer space, the story follows the hilarious journey of narrator Tam Husband as he becomes the universe’s final hope in a vengeful alien race’s dastardly plot to destroy all of civilisation. From the secluded iron planet Fiz-Yelda to the mysterious Valley of Frozen Souls, Tam’s journey takes in some of the most mind-boggling locations imaginable with a misfit cast of characters who readers will come to love. But above all this is a tale of friendship, love and the determination of a small group of outcasts to succeed in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. The book reached the final 14 in the sci fi category in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards 2011, where leading US magazine Publisher’s Weekly praised its “light, consistent and fun tone” and the official Amazon review panel described the “very witty, flowing novel.” |
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Rubies and Other Gems - the Novel, available on most digital platforms.
Lily’s life isn’t going well. Her husband is clueless; her children are rudderless. It's little wonder she seeks comfort in her dreams, unaware that her grandmother’s rubies have transported her back through time to a safer, saner existence. When she learns that her dream lover is not a dream after all, but a real man who lived and died years before she was born, family problems mount. Because she can’t repair the damage from the past, she vows to stay in the here and now. She almost succeeds when she accidentally sends herself back in time without her return ticket, the rubies. "RUBIES AND OTHER GEMS is an enjoyable read of a modern woman's struggles to find out what she really wants in life.” Debra Martin of Two Ends of the Pen. |
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Nuke em in Je$u$' name...
"Nuke ’em in Je$u$’ name..Or...How the American Empire Can Avoid the Coming Economic Collapse" paints present-day America as a black comedy, where post-9/11 life has come to imitate art in a weird dysfunctional sort of way. The president’s been shot Christmas Day in downtown Washington D.C. at the Iraqi War Orphans Home by a 12-year-old female resident? What in the world is happening to America? It’s bad enough the economy is still stuck in reverse – now this? No doubt about it. Time to roll out the nukes. At least that’s what conservative American patriots and Evangelical Christians are screaming. Enough pussy-footing around. Nuke Iran. Hell, nuke somebody. Anybody.
Meanwhile, happily ensconced in this 369-page novel, eager to provide his favorite FAUX News reporter with some helpful political analysis, former President Johnny P. Barker is back to snorting endless lines of coke now that he’s retired from public office; his syntax still a jumbled mess. Not too far away, over at Walter Reed Army Hospital, President Barney Kenton has awakened from his coma only two days after being shot in the head; but uh-oh, he starts doing what none of his predecessors has ever done – he starts spouting the truth about war and economics in direct opposition to the rich-and-powerful people who put him in office. Will he survive this betrayal? Here's the Amazon link for anyone who might like to take a better look at the novel. Thanks: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rect=true#tags Last edited by Gregg Byron; 08-13-2011 at 04:10 PM. Reason: I'd like to add a thumbnail of the books' cover |
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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 |
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I wanted to announce the BRAND NEW release of my paranormal YA Red.
Elodie Rose has a secret. Any day, she'll become a wolf and succumb to the violence that's cursed her family for centuries. For seventeen years she's hidden who and what she is. But now someone knows the truth and is determined to exterminate her family line. Living on borrowed time in the midst of this dangerous game of hide and seek, the last thing Elodie needs to do is fall in love. But Sawyer is determined to protect her, and the brooding, angry boy is more than what he seems. Can they outsmart a madman? And if they survive, will they find a way to beat the curse for good? Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, and All Romance Ebooks. Image too large - MODERATOR] Last edited by Dr. Drib; 08-16-2011 at 05:41 AM. |
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If you only have time to read something short, why not try Midnight and Holding, my just released collection of short stories?
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. (Not to be confused with 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. |
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Night Owl gives 4.5 Stars to Father's Day!
Stesha from Night Owl Reviews has awarded Father's Day 4.5 stars, saying:
"Father’s Day is a creepy but thoughtful little short that will leave you cold. A tale that warns us that that sometimes even the most generous act can come back to bite you in ways you cannot imagine." Check out the full review: http://www.nightowlreviews.com/nor/R...r-C-Carey.aspx Quote:
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