Bisky's Twitterling's Scribbles! discussion

Hey everyone, every so often when I am able to buy books, I like to support my fellow indie authors, because I know how it can be trying to market your books and getting nowhere. So if you are an INDIE (Self-published) AUTHOR, and you need some love, respond to this thread and link to your book(s) and I'll try to pick some up as I'm able.

*NB* Very important: This is NOT an offer to review your book. I do not in any way guarantee a review, although I may or may not do so.

Haha I foresee a very long list since I don't know of any author who wouldn't want that. Good luck :)

Hi J. David,

I'm not sure if you are much of a fan of historical fiction but I'll suggest my book which you can find here:

http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Merra-Wi...

As an indie author, I appreciate the love!

Don't know how you feel about science fiction and fantasy but you can find my books here...

http://wordboy1.wix.com/wordboyswords...

Picked up:

The Golden Merra by Kevin Moore
With Eyes Open... by Michael P. Dunn

Keep adding to this thread and I'll pick up books as I am able!

G.G. wrote: "Haha I foresee a very long list since I don't know of any author who wouldn't want that. Good luck :)"

The idea is to pay it forward, GG! Maybe some folks will return the favor and we will all end up doing a better job supporting each other. :)

J. David wrote: "Picked up:

The Golden Merra by Kevin Moore
With Eyes Open... by Michael P. Dunn

Keep adding to this thread and I'll pick up books as I am able!"

Thanks a lot! I hope you enjoy it :) Tomorrow is pay day so I think I need to pick up an indie book and pay it forward as you say.

This is a great idea - I'm off to buy yours now J. David!

http://www.amazon.com/Scar-That-Bleed...

J. David wrote: "Picked up:

The Golden Merra by Kevin Moore
With Eyes Open... by Michael P. Dunn

Keep adding to this thread and I'll pick up books as I am able!"

Thanks! Hope you like it!

J. David wrote: "G.G. wrote: "Haha I foresee a very long list since I don't know of any author who wouldn't want that. Good luck :)"

The idea is to pay it forward, GG! Maybe some folks will return the favor and we..."

I understand. However, I just can't buy a book (now) that I don't foresee being able to read soon enough. I already bought many indies I haven't read yet.

Anyway, I bought one of yours (Missing Time) since contrarily to the title, I will find time to read it within a month or so. ;) I just can't commit in buying books just to buy books.

That being said, I'm not asking you to buy mine in return (especially that it's free on Smashwords (not on Amazon) for the month of July) As I said, if I can't commit, I won't ask others to commit.

Good luck with this idea. I can see a lot of good coming out of it. I just wished I could read faster. :P

Check out Hollow Towns: The Beginning (a character introduction to the full length book which will be released this year) It's free today on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Hollow-Towns-An...

Just got your book G.G. Read the description and I can't wait to dive in. Sounds very interesting.

Ah! Thank you Devrie!
I hope you'll find the rest of the book also interesting. :)

Picked up:

Augustus Baltazar by Neil Bursnoll
The Legacy: Fate by G.G. Atcheson
Hollow Towns: The Beginning by Ann Livi Andrews (I like this title, Ann!)

That's probably about it for now. I'll check back as I'm able, thanks to those who picked up any of mine as well!

-JDC

Tks J.David!

I picked up:

With Eyes Open by Michael P. Dunn
The Golden Merra by Kevin Moore
The Legacy Fate by G.G. Atcheson
Augustus Baltazar by Neil Bursnoll
The Wizard in my Window by J. David

I think this is great!! I think the Indie Author community is one of the most encouraging and supportive groups I've ever come across. I am always willing to help out as well!

I'm prepping for my first week long vacation with my hubby minus our one year old son, so I will read all of these!!! It will be a magnificent week!

J. David wrote: "Picked up:

Augustus Baltazar by Neil Bursnoll
The Legacy: Fate by G.G. Atcheson
Hollow Towns: The Beginning by Ann Livi Andrews (I like this title, Ann!)

That's probably about it for now. I'll ch..."

J. David,

Which of yours do you recommend for a new reader?

Thank you Ann!
I picked up yours too and moved it to my next, which is starting to turn into a monster 0_o but all is good. I know I can do it. (Maybe not in a week, but soon.):p

Thank you as well G.G.! I'm pushing for an epic summer reading adult program via Goodreads :) I loved my library's reading programs when I was a kid. Why don't they still have those for adults?? I'd like to win some paperbacks, a bouncy ball, or some other little toy like they gave me back when I was a youngster :)

That sounds like fun Ann! I just wish I had more time to read.

Kevin wrote: "Which of yours do you recommend for a new reader? "

If you just want to sample my writing style, THE RUBBERBAND MAN is a quick collection of stories that'll give you an idea of what I do. It's a REALLY odd amalgam of very short stories that do not share a common genre at all.

If you like YA fantasy, THE WIZARD IN MY WINDOW is a standalone which also serves as book 1 of a fun series, sort of like Harry Potter meets Jumanji.

If you like sci-fi, MISSING TIME is book one of a bit darker and somewhat insane series about a group of kids who gain strange powers after their school bus crashes.

Any of these is a good starting point! Thanks!

I picked up:

THE WIZARD IN MY WINDOW by J. David (I had to get it...it was published on my birthday!)

HOLLOWTOWNS: THE BEGINNING by Ann Livi Andrews

Thanks for the couple people who picked up THE GOLDEN MERRA. This was a lot of fun. I'm really grateful for the community in this group. It makes this writing thing a little easier knowing I'm not the only one crazy enough to try self publishing!

Ann wrote: "I picked up:

With Eyes Open by Michael P. Dunn
The Golden Merra by Kevin Moore
The Legacy Fate by G.G. Atcheson
Augustus Baltazar by Neil Bursnoll
The Wizard in my Window by J. David

I think thi..."

Thank you very much! Hope you like it!

Thank you!

J. David this is so thoughtful and nice of you :))

Very nice thread.

My book, Guarding Angel was released in May. I wouldn't expect anyone to buy it just to buy it (since I'm the same in return and I have specific tastes :P), but if you're interested, I wouldn't turn down a buy. ;)

I'm trying to get caught up on my TBR list this summer. I can't tell if I'm going to have extra time on my hands or not when I'm on mat leave until January, but if I do, I'll definitely keep this thread in mind.

Kindle US link: http://amzn.to/1jTRde0
It's also on Kobo, Google Play, Nook, and paperback format and you can find links here: http://bit.ly/GuardingAngel

Mine are here:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

If you were to read only one, I would probably recommend "Stand Alone". But I don't know your tastes, so one of the others might suit you better!

Hi there! This thread is such a good idea!

Here's my collection of short stories:
http://www.amazon.com/Not-Be-Read-at-...

And the ones I picked up:
The Wizard in My Window by J. David Clarke
The Legacy: Fate by GG Atcheson
Hollow Towns: The Beginning by Ann Livi Andrews

Just picked up J. David Clark's Wizard in My Window.

As for my book, Rapture of the Deep, why don't you all hold off for a bit. I'm going to offer a kindle give away soon...will let you know when.

Once I finish up my current list, I will come back here to pick out some more! Very awesome group of writers and people! :)

Sandrine wrote: "Hi there! This thread is such a good idea!

Here's my collection of short stories:
http://www.amazon.com/Not-Be-Read-at-......"

Thanks Sandrine!! I will pick up a copy of yours soon!

I picked up J. David's Wizard in My Window yesterday and am about halfway through it. Great piece of YA so far!

I also wanted to share for anyone interested that I made my flash fiction story "My Lovely Wife, Edith" free on Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Sandrine wrote: "Hi there! This thread is such a good idea!

Here's my collection of short stories:
http://www.amazon.com/Not-Be-Read-at-......"

Hey Sandrine, thanks for picking up Fate. :)
I just picked up a copy of your short stories. I was torn between the French book and this one because the other seemed good too. ;)
It's going to my 'next' shelf. That's my most urgent ones to read. Although it's getting longer, it's still a lot shorter than my regular to-read. It should be done soon.

David, this is a wonderful and thoughtful thing to do! Bravo! With heartfelt gratitude, Harmony :))

@GG, thanks! The French one is my very first novel :) I'm translating it, but it's a longer process than I'd expected so I don't know when it will be available in English.

@Ann, thank you as well :)

Kevin wrote: "I picked up J. David's Wizard in My Window yesterday and am about halfway through it. Great piece of YA so far!

I also wanted to share for anyone interested that I made my flash fiction story "My ..."

Thanks Kevin! And thanks to all supporting this thread. Keep posting books here for all to see. I'll pick up more as able.

Wow! How fun!
My debut novel is currently entered in a Writer's Digest contest.
Crossing fingers that it's well received.


http://goo.gl/etZ5uO

@Karey, I read the blurb of your novel, and it sounds totally awesome! I think I'll pick it up very soon. And I wish you good luck with the contest.

Sandrine wrote: "@Karey, I read the blurb of your novel, and it sounds totally awesome! I think I'll pick it up very soon. And I wish you good luck with the contest."
Very kind of you.
Thank you for wishing me well with the contest.
Crossing fingers & toes, then trying to remain too busy to think about it.
Thus far, I've thought of nothing else :D

On a side note, I loved, LOVED, yes L.O.V.E.D. Missing Time

G.G. wrote: "On a side note, I loved, LOVED, yes L.O.V.E.D. Missing Time"

:D Woot! Glad you loved it, GG! I responded to your review on my FB page, btw, as I do to all my reviews.

Please everyone keep adding to this list, I will be buying more books in a few weeks. And, of course, lots of others have joined in the effort, so let's keep it going!

There are a whole ton of really interesting books here. I'm going to pick some up this weekend when my KDP payment comes in and hopefully find some time to actually read them!

I've got a science fiction with hints of fantasy and mystery and is told from both human and alien points of view. c: (It's currently available for 99c, just in case anyone wanted to pick it up before the sale ends on Thursday. ^-^ )

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HG0B07Y/

If anyone likes horror check out RANA on kindle. Good fun and paced. The Darker Side of Midnight, is for stronger stomachs.

Judging by your writing (which is excellent!), J.David, I think the book of mine which is most likely to appeal to you is my collection of quirky short stories, Something Nice. It's up at http://bit.ly/1mrv04v (link will take you to your local Amazon store as I'm a bit vague where everyone in this group comes from).

Andrew wrote: "Judging by your writing (which is excellent!), J.David, I think the book of mine which is most likely to appeal to you is my collection of quirky short stories, Something Nice. It's up at http://bi..."

Thanks for the compliment and the recommendation, Andrew!

Nicole wrote: "J. David this is so thoughtful and nice of you :))"

Shhh I have a rep to maintain! You're ruining my street cred!

(Note: I have no street cred.)

S. wrote: "Very nice thread.

My book, Guarding Angel was released in May. I wouldn't expect anyone to buy it just to buy it (since I'm the same in return and I have specific tastes :P), but if you're interes..."

Linky, please, S. :)

Picked up:

Stand Alone by P.D. Workman
Not to Be Read at Night by Sandrine Spycher
Shadows of the Keeper by Karey Brown

Updated original post, too.

Kindle US link: http://amzn.to/1jTRde0
It's also on Kobo, Google Play, Nook, and paperback format and you can find links here: http://bit.ly/GuardingAngel

Hi I already picked up Wizard in my Window, Magpie and Jynx, and Missing Time. I liked all three though I've read Wizard and Magpie like twice already. lol

My book is out too. It's a science fiction story that seems to have a fantasy feel to it.

You can find it at Amazon. Um, I guess I should give you the link there instead of having to type in the title and stuff. Well okay. Though the book is also at Smashwords and until the 31st (my birthday that is) will be free), also at Createspace its there too.

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