"The Shameless Promotion and Endless Plug-Your-Novel Thread" - Page 25

neilmarr · 05-02-2010, 03:30 AM

Just a quick note to say that I read Nick Spalding's shamelessly self-promoted Life Without a Break without a break. I'll explain why this was a single-sitting book in a fuller review later.

For now, I'll just say that it was the most compelling, honest and fun read I've had for a long, long time. Much more than beginner's luck. As I read, it came as no surprise to find that, when it comes to snappy, grabby writing, Nick has more than a little pro experience under his belt.

This is the best buck-and-a-half I've spent since the mid-sixties, when I could have got smashed out of my brain on good English ale for an entire weekend on that kind of loose change ... and stlll had enough left over to pay someone to carry me home.

Here's karma to ya, Nick. Neil

HistoryWes · 05-02-2010, 04:11 AM

Now Available at Smashwords:

Tesla's Stepdaugters by Wesley Allison

In a world where men are almost extinct, someone is trying to kill history's greatest rock & roll band. Science Police Agent John Andrews must negotiate a complicated relationship with Ep!phanee, the band's lead singer; drummer Ruth De Molay, bassist Steffie Sin, and the redheaded clone lead guitarist Penny Dreadful, as he protects them and tries to discover who wants to kill the Ladybugs.

$2.99 at Smashwords. Use the code DA94B to get $1.00 off.

Donna Callea · 05-02-2010, 09:53 AM

I'm on a shameless promotion roll!
Just got another terrific review on Amazon for New Coastal Times from someone I'm not related to and have never met.

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for our times, May 1, 2010
By Karin Lib "avid librarian" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: New Coastal Times (Kindle Edition)
I had read the haircut back in January, and had to download New Coastal Times when it came out. I really enjoy callea's writing. This is a post-apocolytic story that is so apropos for today. The story starts out with several major disaster throughout the country all at one time. Great writing and story.

Donna Callea · 05-02-2010, 09:55 AM

I'm on a shameless promotion roll!
Just got another terrific review on Amazon from someone I'm not related to and have never met. Go figure.

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for our times, May 1, 2010
By Karin Lib "avid librarian" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: New Coastal Times (Kindle Edition)
I had read the haircut back in January, and had to download New Coastal Times when it came out. I really enjoy callea's writing. This is a post-apocolytic story that is so apropos for today. The story starts out with several major disaster throughout the country all at one time. Great writing and story.

Ricky Sides · 05-02-2010, 10:02 AM

Hi Lene,

Yes, the books are all on smashwords. I'm new here and I'm still learning. I found the writer's corner this morning and posted all links there in this thread:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82229

Thank you for your interest in my books.

Sincerely,
Ricky

EricM · 05-02-2010, 12:54 PM

Across The Sea tells the story of Francis Bright, a twelve-year-old boy living in sixteenth century England. Six months after his older brother’s mysterious disappearance, Francis stumbles upon a clue which might reveal what really happened. As everyone around him questions his find, Francis is stolen away by the notorious Brotherhood of Blood and taken aboard a ship bound for the high seas. With the duplicitous Royal Navy fast on their trail, and the Spanish Armada conspiring with his murderous captors, Francis discovers that he is the key to unlocking the biggest mystery of all – a nine thousand-year-old riddle named Atlantis.

The complete novel is FREE for a limited time when you enter coupon code WE99S at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/13283.

joycedb · 05-03-2010, 01:15 PM

Time to roll out another plug.

If the following blurb interests you, I invite you to read the first two chapters of my full-length novel, SERENDIPITY HOUSE, on my website, joycedebacco.com. Also, if you missed my thread on the deals and freebies forum, ritareviews.blogspot.com is giving it away after she reviews it.

Sylvie was a pleaser. She did as her mother pleased, and she did as her fiancé pleased. Then she did as she pleased. Raised by a domineering mother, Sylvie doesn’t like the submissive woman she’s become. Determined to take back her life, she heads to the hills instead of to the altar on her wedding day. Coming across a quaint, country inn with an intriguing name, she impulsively checks into SERENDIPITY HOUSE. Peopled with an odd assortment of characters, the inn has clearly seen better days. Even the regulars have a bit of wear on them.

Thus, when debonair Alex arrives and is strangely comfortable vacationing among the geriatric set, Sylvie is suspicious and does her best to ignore him. But Alex will not be ignored, pushing her buttons until she admits, if only to herself that she’s falling in love with him. Not until she’s hired to manage the inn does she learn he’s not the pedigreed gentleman he purports to be, but a streetwise PI hired by her ex to find her. Adding insult to injury, he’s bought the inn and asks for her help in restoring it to its former glory. Forced to work together, both learn about relationships, expectations, and acceptance—among family members as well as strangers who become like family.

Thanks for reading , and I hope you’ll visit SERENDIPITY HOUSE.

Joyce

delphidb96 · 05-03-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HistoryWes

Now Available at Smashwords:

Tesla's Stepdaugters by Wesley Allison

In a world where men are almost extinct, someone is trying to kill history's greatest rock & roll band. Science Police Agent John Andrews must negotiate a complicated relationship with Ep!phanee, the band's lead singer; drummer Ruth De Molay, bassist Steffie Sin, and the redheaded clone lead guitarist Penny Dreadful, as he protects them and tries to discover who wants to kill the Ladybugs.

$2.99 at Smashwords. Use the code DA94B to get $1.00 off.

That is a SMASHING cover!

Derek

HistoryWes · 05-03-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

That is a SMASHING cover!

Derek

Thanks Derek.

ellenoc · 05-03-2010, 09:31 PM

I hope that a full length novel for $1.99 is considered a "deal." Rottweiler Rescue, a mystery set in the world of dog rescue, remains at that price at Amazon for the Kindle and at Smashwords in other ebook formats. It has to date garnered 24 very complimentary reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Rottweiler-Res...2936467&sr=8-1

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/10613

ImogenRose · 05-04-2010, 08:31 AM

Here is my dog plugging my book

Dr. Drib · 05-04-2010, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImogenRose

Here is my dog plugging my book

Now THAT'S an intelligent reader and deserves another full-quoted plug!

Don

Helen Smith · 05-04-2010, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Here is my dog plugging my book

Very, very sweet.

MaMiller · 05-04-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImogenRose

Here is my dog plugging my book

Now that is the best plug ever!
It's like me at Christmas with the Humane Society, when they have the dogs with the reindeer antlers on their heads infront of the food store asking for donations. I get out the checkbook and say "Okay, have your way with me!"

ImogenRose · 05-04-2010, 02:10 PM

Thanks Dr. Drib, Helen and MaMiller! I couldn't help sharing this one, she looks so serious, lol. Tallulah (that's her name) is the inspiration behind "Gertrude" in the book. We even had some "Team Gertrude" t-shirts made for the kids at my daughter's school with this pic on the front.

05-02-2010, 12:54 PM	#366
EricM Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 30000 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Sony Reader	Across The Sea - Historical YA FREE until May 25 Across The Sea tells the story of Francis Bright, a twelve-year-old boy living in sixteenth century England. Six months after his older brother’s mysterious disappearance, Francis stumbles upon a clue which might reveal what really happened. As everyone around him questions his find, Francis is stolen away by the notorious Brotherhood of Blood and taken aboard a ship bound for the high seas. With the duplicitous Royal Navy fast on their trail, and the Spanish Armada conspiring with his murderous captors, Francis discovers that he is the key to unlocking the biggest mystery of all – a nine thousand-year-old riddle named Atlantis. The complete novel is FREE for a limited time when you enter coupon code WE99S at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/13283. Last edited by EricM; 07-17-2010 at 01:46 PM.

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05-02-2010, 03:30 AM	#361
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Just a quick note to say that I read Nick Spalding's shamelessly self-promoted Life Without a Break without a break. I'll explain why this was a single-sitting book in a fuller review later. For now, I'll just say that it was the most compelling, honest and fun read I've had for a long, long time. Much more than beginner's luck. As I read, it came as no surprise to find that, when it comes to snappy, grabby writing, Nick has more than a little pro experience under his belt. This is the best buck-and-a-half I've spent since the mid-sixties, when I could have got smashed out of my brain on good English ale for an entire weekend on that kind of loose change ... and stlll had enough left over to pay someone to carry me home. Here's karma to ya, Nick. Neil

05-02-2010, 04:11 AM	#362
HistoryWes Teacher/Novelist Posts: 632 Karma: 2274466 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nevada Device: Nook STR, iPad	Now Available at Smashwords: Tesla's Stepdaugters by Wesley Allison In a world where men are almost extinct, someone is trying to kill history's greatest rock & roll band. Science Police Agent John Andrews must negotiate a complicated relationship with Ep!phanee, the band's lead singer; drummer Ruth De Molay, bassist Steffie Sin, and the redheaded clone lead guitarist Penny Dreadful, as he protects them and tries to discover who wants to kill the Ladybugs. $2.99 at Smashwords. Use the code DA94B to get $1.00 off.

05-02-2010, 09:53 AM	#363
Donna Callea Author Posts: 47 Karma: 50000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Device: kindle	I'm on a shameless promotion roll! Just got another terrific review on Amazon for New Coastal Times from someone I'm not related to and have never met. 4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for our times, May 1, 2010 By Karin Lib "avid librarian" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: New Coastal Times (Kindle Edition) I had read the haircut back in January, and had to download New Coastal Times when it came out. I really enjoy callea's writing. This is a post-apocolytic story that is so apropos for today. The story starts out with several major disaster throughout the country all at one time. Great writing and story.

05-02-2010, 09:55 AM	#364
Donna Callea Author Posts: 47 Karma: 50000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Device: kindle	I'm on a shameless promotion roll! Just got another terrific review on Amazon from someone I'm not related to and have never met. Go figure. 4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for our times, May 1, 2010 By Karin Lib "avid librarian" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: New Coastal Times (Kindle Edition) I had read the haircut back in January, and had to download New Coastal Times when it came out. I really enjoy callea's writing. This is a post-apocolytic story that is so apropos for today. The story starts out with several major disaster throughout the country all at one time. Great writing and story.

05-02-2010, 10:02 AM	#365
Ricky Sides Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 520340 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Athens, Alabama Device: none	Hi Lene, Yes, the books are all on smashwords. I'm new here and I'm still learning. I found the writer's corner this morning and posted all links there in this thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82229 Thank you for your interest in my books. Sincerely, Ricky

05-03-2010, 01:15 PM	#367
joycedb Guru Posts: 997 Karma: 1086596 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Device: none	Time to roll out another plug. If the following blurb interests you, I invite you to read the first two chapters of my full-length novel, SERENDIPITY HOUSE, on my website, joycedebacco.com. Also, if you missed my thread on the deals and freebies forum, ritareviews.blogspot.com is giving it away after she reviews it. Sylvie was a pleaser. She did as her mother pleased, and she did as her fiancé pleased. Then she did as she pleased. Raised by a domineering mother, Sylvie doesn’t like the submissive woman she’s become. Determined to take back her life, she heads to the hills instead of to the altar on her wedding day. Coming across a quaint, country inn with an intriguing name, she impulsively checks into SERENDIPITY HOUSE. Peopled with an odd assortment of characters, the inn has clearly seen better days. Even the regulars have a bit of wear on them. Thus, when debonair Alex arrives and is strangely comfortable vacationing among the geriatric set, Sylvie is suspicious and does her best to ignore him. But Alex will not be ignored, pushing her buttons until she admits, if only to herself that she’s falling in love with him. Not until she’s hired to manage the inn does she learn he’s not the pedigreed gentleman he purports to be, but a streetwise PI hired by her ex to find her. Adding insult to injury, he’s bought the inn and asks for her help in restoring it to its former glory. Forced to work together, both learn about relationships, expectations, and acceptance—among family members as well as strangers who become like family. Thanks for reading , and I hope you’ll visit SERENDIPITY HOUSE. Joyce

05-03-2010, 09:31 PM	#370
ellenoc Author Posts: 87 Karma: 501132 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle	I hope that a full length novel for $1.99 is considered a "deal." Rottweiler Rescue, a mystery set in the world of dog rescue, remains at that price at Amazon for the Kindle and at Smashwords in other ebook formats. It has to date garnered 24 very complimentary reviews. http://www.amazon.com/Rottweiler-Res...2936467&sr=8-1 http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/10613

05-04-2010, 08:31 AM	#371
ImogenRose PORTAL Posts: 7,204 Karma: 2884640 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (3G), iPhone	Here is my dog plugging my book

05-04-2010, 02:10 PM	#375
ImogenRose PORTAL Posts: 7,204 Karma: 2884640 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Kindle 1, Kindle 3 (3G), iPhone	Thanks Dr. Drib, Helen and MaMiller! I couldn't help sharing this one, she looks so serious, lol. Tallulah (that's her name) is the inspiration behind "Gertrude" in the book. We even had some "Team Gertrude" t-shirts made for the kids at my daughter's school with this pic on the front.