GALAXY OF HEROES -- FREE on Kindle

Gus Flory · 06-19-2010, 05:13 PM

Greetings all!

GALAXY OF HEROES is now FREE on Kindle.

Also FREE on Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/5190

And on the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gala...laxy+of+heroes

From Amazon reviews:

"Galaxy of Heroes is set in the distant future - a future where the human race is scattered far from Earth and under the constant threat of violence and extinction from the more powerful inhabitants of the universe. It focuses around the experiences of four main characters who share a common history and who meet again as the action unfolds. ... The most memorable of these characters is easily the larger-than-life Captain Jace Spade and this is ultimately his story."

"Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Lots of action. Strong Characters. Loved the cyborg. I hope Mr. Flory writes a sequel."

"I would urge you to buy it and read it. For a buck, you CANNOT lose and we may have a star on our hands and we can say WE bought and read his FIRST BOOK!"

gxtal · 06-20-2010, 06:15 AM

Was willing to try it but comes up as "Not currently available" for Australian readers.

Over · 06-20-2010, 06:30 AM

Yep. One of those books with geographical restrictions. Their loss.

sabredog · 06-20-2010, 06:35 AM

damn, another one.....

Love to buy it, sorry...cannot....

As an aside, are you bound by only placing your novel on Amazon. For an indi author, Smashwords or such might give you a bigger reader base as there are no geo restrictions.

Gus Flory · 06-20-2010, 04:20 PM

Thanks for the interest.

I've been unhappy with Smashwords -- mainly because of the interface, uploading snafus, and other nit picks. I prefer Scribd to Smashwords.

I suppose I should bite the bullet and make my book available there.

I'm curious if anyone was able to download my sample from Scribd. Do people with e-readers use Scribd?

sabredog · 06-20-2010, 07:15 PM

Not really. I tend to purchase rather than buy a sample.

Gus Flory · 06-26-2010, 01:04 PM

GALAXY OF HEROES is still 99 cents. I'll be switching to $2.99 in a few days to qualify for Amazon's new royalty rates. So if you want to save a couple bucks and read some military sci-fi action adventure, now's your chance!

sabredog · 06-26-2010, 08:18 PM

Would love to try this book, but many of us are not able to as our resident country is not on Amazon's white list.

I would be most happy to pay you directly for an EPUB version and I am sure others on Mobileread would as well

Gus Flory · 06-26-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabredog

Would love to try this book, but many of us are not able to as our resident country is not on Amazon's white list.

I would be most happy to pay you directly for an EPUB version and I am sure others on Mobileread would as well

Sabredog,

So Australians are unable to download a Kindle version? Does that include Kindle for PC?

How about I send you a free copy of the paperback? I have a few extra copies lying around.

Email me your snail mail address and I'll send you copy.

gusflory@yahoo.com

sabredog · 06-26-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus Flory

Sabredog,

So Australians are unable to download a Kindle version? Does that include Kindle for PC?

How about I send you a free copy of the paperback? I have a few extra copies lying around.

Email me your snail mail address and I'll send you copy.

gusflory@yahoo.com

Hi Gus and thanks again for replying.

There are workarounds to get a geographically restricted kindle version by using a VPN. But for most Aussies wanting to read your ebook, it is a no-go and too complicated a task to use VPN.

I will email you, thanks again.

Gus Flory · 08-12-2010, 02:30 AM

Here is a recent Goodreads reader review of GALAXY OF HEROES.

Warning! Spoilers!

From Jerry in Australia:

"Galaxy of Heroes is somewhat reminiscent of the best bits of Firefly/Serenity and the Star Wars movies, but still manages to be an original and fun story in its own right. It has that space cowboy and Captain Tightpants aspect of Firefly, combined wi...more Galaxy of Heroes is somewhat reminiscent of the best bits of Firefly/Serenity and the Star Wars movies, but still manages to be an original and fun story in its own right. It has that space cowboy and Captain Tightpants aspect of Firefly, combined with Star Wars-esque aliens and battle scenes, but kickass original characters and intriguing mythology.

Also, along with Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series, I found that Galaxy of Heroes is one of the few books I like that manages to blend young adult fiction and fantasy/sci-fi themes seamlessly, making the concepts easy to understand without feeling too juvenile. I feel like age really isn't too much of an issue with this story, as long as you have an interest in sci-fi and you cheer for the underdog.

Speaking of the underdog, I really enjoyed the characters in this book. Captain Spade made me laugh, and reminded me of a mix of Mal and Jayne from Firefly, along with someone else I can't quite put my finger on. He was kickass and made me laugh, and I enjoyed his sarcastic sense of humour. I quite liked Mina Casey too, which I didn't expect - usually when authors create strong I-will-kill-you female characters like Mina Casey they just annoy the shit out of me and I want to punch them.

I really want to hear more about Grimes and Genie too! I'd love to see and hear how their voyage to the Calli Sector goes, and in setting up a new colony - particularly when Spade and Casey show up with tonnes of refugees in tow. I expected them to show up at the end and help fight on Portogallos, and was a bit bummed when that didn't happen =/ I really loved watching/reading about Genie's transformation though, in terms of her relationship with Grimes and fighting with the organic and inorganic sides of herself.

I also wanted Spade to actually track down Dr. Zander, and have to admit I half rolled my eyes when Mina said 'he's in YOU' (or something to that effect). Much of Spade's story was tied up in his quest for the doctor, so I was a bit confused when that never really eventuated. I'd like to see this novel turn into a series, so I can see some of these plotarcs unfold a little more.

On that note, I found the Craaldan view on war and their evolution to be really fascinating, and would also love to hear more about their conquests before and after the events that take place in the novel. I was really struck by how war was so ingrained in their being that they'd simply accepted that in the end there'd be nothing left to destroy, and that they'd return to the mutinous behaviour they were originally known for.

I'd also love to hear more about the Diocons, both before and after the events of this novel. Much more brutal and cold than the Craaldans, I'd really love to explore their twisted psyche and learn how they became what they are.

So overall, I really quite enjoyed this novel. It's a light, fun read that blends young adult and sci-fi almost flawlessly, and I'm more curious than disappointed about some loose ends being left untied. I do hope the author turns this into a series if that isn't in the pipeline already, because I would love to hear more on everything. Hell, I'd even settle for some short stories or something.

FTC disclaimer: I received this book through the Goodreads First Reads program, and as such should probably say something about how that doesn't affect my opinion yadda yadda yadda. Well it doesn't - a shit book is still a shit book, and I've torn the author a new one on a couple of occasions ;] just check my first-reads shelf!"

Gus Flory · 09-25-2011, 07:17 AM

GALAXY OF HEROES (Part I) is now free on Smashwords.

RCcoleinger · 09-25-2011, 07:41 AM

Just found Galaxy of Heroes on Smashwords. I think you made a wise choice using Smashwords. Since I write science fiction, I will download your book yet today.

Best of luck with your writing career
Ronnie Coleinger

Dr. Drib · 09-25-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus Flory

GALAXY OF HEROES (Part I) is now free on Smashwords.

I updated the title to reflect the change you indicated.

Don
(Moderator)

xg4bx · 09-26-2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus Flory

GALAXY OF HEROES (Part I) is now free on Smashwords.

d'oh i bought it on amazon 2 days ago. oh well lol.

06-19-2010, 05:13 PM	#1
Gus Flory Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 100436 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naos Device: Kindle	GALAXY OF HEROES -- FREE on Kindle Greetings all! GALAXY OF HEROES is now FREE on Kindle. Also FREE on Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/5190 And on the Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gala...laxy+of+heroes From Amazon reviews: "Galaxy of Heroes is set in the distant future - a future where the human race is scattered far from Earth and under the constant threat of violence and extinction from the more powerful inhabitants of the universe. It focuses around the experiences of four main characters who share a common history and who meet again as the action unfolds. ... The most memorable of these characters is easily the larger-than-life Captain Jace Spade and this is ultimately his story." "Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Lots of action. Strong Characters. Loved the cyborg. I hope Mr. Flory writes a sequel." "I would urge you to buy it and read it. For a buck, you CANNOT lose and we may have a star on our hands and we can say WE bought and read his FIRST BOOK!" Last edited by Gus Flory; 12-03-2011 at 12:45 PM.

06-20-2010, 06:35 AM	#4
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	damn, another one..... Love to buy it, sorry...cannot.... As an aside, are you bound by only placing your novel on Amazon. For an indi author, Smashwords or such might give you a bigger reader base as there are no geo restrictions. Last edited by sabredog; 06-20-2010 at 07:00 AM. Reason: added a bit more

08-12-2010, 02:30 AM	#11
Gus Flory Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 100436 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naos Device: Kindle	Now at $2.99 Here is a recent Goodreads reader review of GALAXY OF HEROES. Warning! Spoilers! From Jerry in Australia: "Galaxy of Heroes is somewhat reminiscent of the best bits of Firefly/Serenity and the Star Wars movies, but still manages to be an original and fun story in its own right. It has that space cowboy and Captain Tightpants aspect of Firefly, combined wi...more Galaxy of Heroes is somewhat reminiscent of the best bits of Firefly/Serenity and the Star Wars movies, but still manages to be an original and fun story in its own right. It has that space cowboy and Captain Tightpants aspect of Firefly, combined with Star Wars-esque aliens and battle scenes, but kickass original characters and intriguing mythology. Also, along with Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series, I found that Galaxy of Heroes is one of the few books I like that manages to blend young adult fiction and fantasy/sci-fi themes seamlessly, making the concepts easy to understand without feeling too juvenile. I feel like age really isn't too much of an issue with this story, as long as you have an interest in sci-fi and you cheer for the underdog. Speaking of the underdog, I really enjoyed the characters in this book. Captain Spade made me laugh, and reminded me of a mix of Mal and Jayne from Firefly, along with someone else I can't quite put my finger on. He was kickass and made me laugh, and I enjoyed his sarcastic sense of humour. I quite liked Mina Casey too, which I didn't expect - usually when authors create strong I-will-kill-you female characters like Mina Casey they just annoy the shit out of me and I want to punch them. I really want to hear more about Grimes and Genie too! I'd love to see and hear how their voyage to the Calli Sector goes, and in setting up a new colony - particularly when Spade and Casey show up with tonnes of refugees in tow. I expected them to show up at the end and help fight on Portogallos, and was a bit bummed when that didn't happen =/ I really loved watching/reading about Genie's transformation though, in terms of her relationship with Grimes and fighting with the organic and inorganic sides of herself. I also wanted Spade to actually track down Dr. Zander, and have to admit I half rolled my eyes when Mina said 'he's in YOU' (or something to that effect). Much of Spade's story was tied up in his quest for the doctor, so I was a bit confused when that never really eventuated. I'd like to see this novel turn into a series, so I can see some of these plotarcs unfold a little more. On that note, I found the Craaldan view on war and their evolution to be really fascinating, and would also love to hear more about their conquests before and after the events that take place in the novel. I was really struck by how war was so ingrained in their being that they'd simply accepted that in the end there'd be nothing left to destroy, and that they'd return to the mutinous behaviour they were originally known for. I'd also love to hear more about the Diocons, both before and after the events of this novel. Much more brutal and cold than the Craaldans, I'd really love to explore their twisted psyche and learn how they became what they are. So overall, I really quite enjoyed this novel. It's a light, fun read that blends young adult and sci-fi almost flawlessly, and I'm more curious than disappointed about some loose ends being left untied. I do hope the author turns this into a series if that isn't in the pipeline already, because I would love to hear more on everything. Hell, I'd even settle for some short stories or something. FTC disclaimer: I received this book through the Goodreads First Reads program, and as such should probably say something about how that doesn't affect my opinion yadda yadda yadda. Well it doesn't - a shit book is still a shit book, and I've torn the author a new one on a couple of occasions ;] just check my first-reads shelf!"

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06-20-2010, 06:15 AM	#2
gxtal Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Cybook Gen 3, iPad, iPhone	Was willing to try it but comes up as "Not currently available" for Australian readers.

06-20-2010, 06:30 AM	#3
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	Yep. One of those books with geographical restrictions. Their loss.

06-20-2010, 04:20 PM	#5
Gus Flory Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 100436 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naos Device: Kindle	Thanks for the interest. I've been unhappy with Smashwords -- mainly because of the interface, uploading snafus, and other nit picks. I prefer Scribd to Smashwords. I suppose I should bite the bullet and make my book available there. I'm curious if anyone was able to download my sample from Scribd. Do people with e-readers use Scribd?

06-20-2010, 07:15 PM	#6
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Not really. I tend to purchase rather than buy a sample.

06-26-2010, 01:04 PM	#7
Gus Flory Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 100436 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naos Device: Kindle	GALAXY OF HEROES is still 99 cents. I'll be switching to $2.99 in a few days to qualify for Amazon's new royalty rates. So if you want to save a couple bucks and read some military sci-fi action adventure, now's your chance!

06-26-2010, 08:18 PM	#8
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Would love to try this book, but many of us are not able to as our resident country is not on Amazon's white list. I would be most happy to pay you directly for an EPUB version and I am sure others on Mobileread would as well

09-25-2011, 07:17 AM	#12
Gus Flory Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 100436 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naos Device: Kindle	GALAXY OF HEROES (Part I) is now free on Smashwords.

09-25-2011, 07:41 AM	#13
RCcoleinger Member Posts: 12 Karma: 502012 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan Device: nook	Just found Galaxy of Heroes on Smashwords. I think you made a wise choice using Smashwords. Since I write science fiction, I will download your book yet today. Best of luck with your writing career Ronnie Coleinger