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

[James Wood]

Have you ever run a Kickstarter to get your novel going? That's what I'm trying right now. Pre-selling the novel, essentially, as a way to build up an audience before the book actually launches. You can check it out here.

I'd love to know what you think.

[Libbyfh]

Hi, all. Digital Book World has reprinted my visit to a women's prison in Racine, Wisconsin. I went there several years ago, but it remains one of the most moving experiences of my career.

Just click here to take a look. The women had read AN IMAGE OF DEATH, my 3rd Ellie Foreman mystery, to which I just got the e-rights back.

[DaronFraley]

My newest novel, a religious romantic suspense story based on the Jewish legend of the Lamed Vovniks is now available.



http://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Six-ebook/dp/B008PSGIJ6

[fictionbrigade]

Last day to download "Byte-Sized" for FREE! [please replace with full url - moderator]

[R.Stephenson]

America is falling, ready to join the Roman Empire as a distant memory in the annals of history. The year is 2027. Tired and desperate, the American people are deep in the middle of The Second Great Depression. The Florida coastline is in ruins from the most powerful hurricane on record; a second just like it is bearing down on the state of Texas. For the first time in history, the Middle East has united as one and amassed the most formidable army the world has seen since the Third Reich. A hidden army of terrorists is on American soil. This is the story of three men: Howard Beck, the world’s richest man, also diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Richard Dupree, ex-Navy SEAL turned escaped convict. Maxwell Harris, a crippled, burned out Chief of Police of a small Texas town. At first they must fight for their own survival against impossible odds. Finally, the three men must band together to save their beloved country from collapse.

Praise from Amazon readers:

Sweeping, character driven apocalypse
"... held me in its grip from start to finish, a fast paced, character driven story that explores the best and worst of humanity.... Most of all, Stephenson tells a riveting tale that starts with a bang and doesn't lose momentum."

Terrifying glimpse of what could be a reality!
.... a post-apocalyptic rollercoaster ride....The fact that it is only 15 years in the future is extremely frightening to me because this book is so realistic."

Dystopian science fiction page-turner
"...Stephenson dares to imagine the worst case scenario ..The ensuing chaos makes for great reading."

As scary as it is plausible
"Author Richard Stephenson has hit one out of the park... entertaining, intriguing and scary as hell."

ON SALE NOW AT AMAZON

http://www.amazon.com/Collapse-New-A.../dp/B008HYUFWO

[Cliff Ball]

Times of Trouble is the book of the day on Read Indies: http://readindies.blogspot.com/2012/....html?spref=tw

Times of Trouble and Times of Trial are Bargain eBook of the Day here:
http://hollysbargainebooks.wordpress...in-ebooks-625/

[CrystalMarcos]

2nd Annual Summer Giveaway Hop
Co-Hosted by I am A Reader Not A Writer, Mary from BookHounds & Forever Young (adult).

My particular Giveaway is open internationally and one winner will receive ebook copies (Kindle versions) of BELLYACHE and HEADACHE (or $5 e-gift card if you already own them or don't have a Kindle)!

Have fun and good luck there are over 170 blogs participating! Ends August 7th 11:59 pm EST.

http://crystalmarcos.com/events.php

[tipplej]

Originally Posted by geoffnelder

Please watch this vid trailer of ARIA and tell me what you think?
http://youtu.be/oh0AAXIe8VU

A 'like' click would be wonderful!

I watched it. Very impressive video quality and voice over.
I just found it scary...! especially when the wheelchair rolled past empty... Creepy! But well done!

[HarrietSchultz]

A very teenage OMG! to find Lust and Honor at #1 (again) on Amazon's short story bestseller list this morning. So thrilling. It's a very short short and a prequel to my novel, Legacy of the Highlands.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087WZAIU

[sakman70]

THE CYDONIA OBJECTIVE - Book 3 (the final?) in my Morpheus Initiative series featuring psychic archaeologists - is out in ebook (print version coming soon!)



“…Indiana Jones meets the X-Files — an archaeologist adventurer with psychic powers of remote viewing who can see the past, ancient treasures, historical mysteries, action and adventure that crosses the world, and a damned good story.” — Kevin J. Anderson, #1 international bestselling author of The Edge of the World.

http://www.amazon.com/Cydonia-Object...onia+objective

[kiyote23]

I've run out of time to both market my novel and write my next book and do all the little quotidian things I need to do to get by, so I've decided to stop marketing. I still want to get the book into as many people's hands as I can, so I made it free on Smashwords.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/125214

To Trust the Wolf is a modern fantasy retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in an original setting. Sixty years after the Coven of witches defeated the demons who had enslaved mankind, the youngest member of the Red Cloaks finds herself having to defend the leader of the rebellious werewolves, Lupus Rex, as he seeks rehabilitation for his horrible war crime of devouring the Gran Mater of the Coven's grandchildren whole. As the wolf reveals his secrets to her, ancient prophecies unfold as plots and machinations are set in motion. To save the world, she must decide if she can trust the wolf.

If you are interested, you can read a little bit about my self-marketing experiences here: http://raioume.com/?p=135

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it.

[David Grace]

My 13th novel, The Concrete Kiss, was recently released. It is available on major ebook distributors ($4.95) and the trade paperback ($8.99) will be on Amazon on approximately September 1st.

In order to gain some market traction and reviews I am using a Smashwords coupon to give away free copies through the end of August. If you would like a free copy, here is how to get one:

1) go to: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/175650
2) Click on "Add To Cart"
3) Enter the Coupon Code GF35D
4) Click "Checkout"
5) Download the book in Kindle or ePub format

The coupon expires on Aug. 31st.

If you read and enjoy the book I hope you will give it a good rating.

Best,

David Grace

[R.Stephenson]

FREE this weekend (8/4 & 8/5) on Amazon!



America is falling, ready to join the Roman Empire as a distant memory in the annals of history. The year is 2027. Tired and desperate, the American people are deep in the middle of The Second Great Depression. The Florida coastline is in ruins from the most powerful hurricane on record; a second just like it is bearing down on the state of Texas. For the first time in history, the Middle East has united as one and amassed the most formidable army the world has seen since the Third Reich. A hidden army of terrorists is on American soil. This is the story of three men: Howard Beck, the world’s richest man, also diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Richard Dupree, ex-Navy SEAL turned escaped convict. Maxwell Harris, a crippled, burned out Chief of Police of a small Texas town. At first they must fight for their own survival against impossible odds. Finally, the three men must band together to save their beloved country from collapse.

http://www.amazon.com/Collapse-New-A.../dp/B008HYUFWO

[dariusjones]

My new novel, The Library of Lost Books, is free this weekend—August 4 and 5—on the Amazon Kindle store.



Please visit my Goodreads page for my blog, news and upcoming giveaways.

,Darius Jones

Book Synopsis:
Darius slips into an undiscovered world where a small group of guardians preserve the great lost books of all time. As he explores his new world, he learns the techniques for gathering and preserving lost manuscripts. However, Darius’s arrival has set in motion a series of events that threatens to destroy the Library and all it contains. And only he has the power to save it.

[Guido51]

I am a first time author trying to promote my anonymous autobiography. I grew up with deaf parents in an abusive household before finding my own path in life, which included making a decision on whether or not to end life support on my deaf, abusive, disabled mother. As much as I hope that my story helps those who have survived abuse, I am fairly certain you will find the unique combination of events interesting (much like a car crash). The most important piece to my story is that I didn't come out of my experiences angry or abusive; I'm a pretty happy guy when it comes down to it. If this sounds at all interesting to you, I invite you to check out my preview, or even to purchase the book, at: http://www.lulu.com/shop/guido/adytu...-20298452.html Thank you for your time, and your consideration.