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My novel, "Andre's Reboot: Striving to Save Humanity," now has an appended new short story, "Andre Goes to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally." It can be read for free, being published in segments. Please click on the link: http://andretherobot.com/index.php/an...

What’s it like to sail across the ocean?

Catamaran Crossing: A Sailing Adventure from La Coruña to Antigua

Hi everyone! 😊✨

Please you can download a Free Book Promo copy of my new collection of poetry: Black Love♥ from tomorrow 26-27th Sep 2020.

Black Love is not only a reflective collection of poetry but also, a life Walkman― as poetickofi has carefully sandwiched it with thrilling paintings and photography by some of the most talented African American artists in the world.

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"The Contest" by Nora Katzir
When BETH was dared by her friends to make an entry in a hypothetical contest about how to kill her cheating husband JOHN, without getting caught, the words that spilled out of her mouth were; “Bury him in a speed bump!”

After her friends stopped cheering, they shared their own methods; poisoning his toothpaste, pushing him out of a hot air balloon, and . . . . . It appears the game to lighten her misery was a success.

But when John ends up dead as a result of one of the contest entries, this comedic band-aid stopped being humorous and causes all fingers to point toward Beth. She and her three equestrian loving friends, JESSICA, NINA AND LAURI, embark on a mission to prove her innocence. Even though they believe she is guilty.

Things appear bleak for Beth until a letter from a surprise eyewitness is delivered to the Malibu Police station. The new information leads DETECTIVE SPENCER to the house of SHEILA, John’s lover. The drugs used in the murder are discovered, and Sheila is arrested tried and convicted of the crime. But is she the one who really did it?
https://www.amazon.com/Contest-Coteri...

The Poinciana Tree

This story is set around the beautiful Poinciana tree, with its amazing red flowers.
Suzanne Matthews arrives home from work to find the kitchen in disarray and her daughter missing. After searching the house, her eyes turn towards the garden, drawn to the Poinciana tree. Underneath its canopy she sees her daughter, slumped against its trunk.
When the police are unable to identify Jennifer’s killer, they turn their attention to her husband, Mark. Whilst trying to cope with her grief, she finds herself fighting to prove her husband’s innocence, as her world is turned upside down. She is inspired by another woman, who went with her husband to the Sudan as medical volunteers for a charity organisation.
A tale of raw emotion, desperation and acceptance.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XGGY2PZ
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Greetings Everyone,

First thank you for reading this and allowing me to introduce myself and promote my self-published work. Please visit my website to find out more .

I am a new author and currently have three books out on Sale Now with various outlets. I hope you have an opportunity to read, comment, and provide a review. I would very much appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Tony Brunal

The Swim - A free original story based on personal events that details the struggle to save a family member from the dangers of an ocean rip-current.



As Time Narrows - Is a story about humanity's last gasp. Years of war, famine and pestilence have eroded the population from a multitude of 8 billion to a barely present 200 thousand. The struggling survivors strewn over multiple continents. The huddled masses have been reduced to little factions; whose sole purpose is to keep on living. Now, after years of watching the skies, a group of scientists have discovered a far off signal that can provide hope.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088SLWH4F
Follow the book with Pinterest .

https://youtu.be/MWRE9tD_RZk

The Man In The Bowler Hat - Is a story about Detective Christian Santorino. He was not supposed to be here. It's his day off. He can't believe he has to leave his New Year Eve party to investigate a theft at the Metropolitan Museum of art. An Egyptian cross, called the Ankh artifact, has been stolen under heavy security. Christian must crack the connection to the other thefts. Then, when a mysterious man appears on surveillance video, Detective Santorino is duty bound to capture him.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BWCFY1S

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https://youtu.be/ZlsZnuW2Vzg

On Sale Now!
The King's Tower - Ava Alexander has just discovered why they are performing so many HLA genotyping’s in her lab in the Yuma desert. She has followed the clues to a solar generation plant next to her facility and the underground sub-facility that hides a morbid secret. Ava is way over her head, but breaking protocol is the only way to be sure. What she finds will shock her. Her intuitions will lead her to a secret government program called The King’s Tower .

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BY2H5V1
Follow the book with Pinterest .

https://youtu.be/SEEh6qd6EBs
https://youtu.be/KSvopP3r-hs

Choosing Life: My Father’s Journey in Film from Hollywood to Hiroshima

I am excited to share that my nonfiction account of my family's deep ties to Hiroshima is FREE on Kindle for a short time. This year is not only the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings, but also the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The stark choice between death and life, war and peace, has been before us all these years, but it has never been more urgent than now.

The United Nations has declared September 26 as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Choosing Life is meant to help people understand the real stakes of nuclear weapons and make the right choice for life and peace for us all.

SO in honor of the UN’s anniversary and its day to eliminate nuclear weapons, Choosing Life will be FREE this week on Amazon Kindle! (You don’t need to own a Kindle device as you can read on your computer with the free Kindle app.) The zero price will be available now to September 30! Enjoy and tell your friends! (And please consider posting a review or rating if you enjoyed it so others will know.)

Wheat Stalk: Swaying not Severed- A Book of Quotes On How to Tackle OCD, Avoid Relapse And Sustain Recovery
Fatima Yusuf

I'm pleased to share that my self-pub book is of the self-help genre. It takes from my own experiences, translated via quotes, real-life cases and illustrations, on how it is possible to overcome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), deal with relapse and sustain recovery.

Helping those looking to help themselves.

The Foundation Game: Beginning

Political and financial suspense series Book 1

The Foundation Game: Deceptions

Book 2 of the Series

Svalbard Winter..my self-published book. Escape to the Arctic for a story about an Arctic biologist and her adventures. She struggles to heal from old trauma while Svalbard encounters new challenges.

Also....self-publishing is no easy road. Kudos to everyone on this list!!Svalbard Winter

Hi, I'm a self published author. I hope I can refer myself. I just released my book The Quest: Search for a Lost Brother, on Amazon. It's a young adult fantasy adventure book. You can check it out here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KGY3N8Y

I would also like to promote Briana Owczarzak. She just published a book 'Tangled love' and adult romance. It's available on Amazon.

Thank you for the opportunity and for doing this.

Dorothy Mbori

Hello, everyone! I just want to announce that the second book to Souls of Elkwood County is out now in the world. It's a continuation of The Weight of Our Souls, where Gwendloyn Hill helps spirits alike when something goes amiss. And she teams up with Mickie McCarron, an investigative reporter, to solve what is going on. It's available on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I will provide the links below. And if you haven't check out the first book, now is your chance! I will also provide a link as well if anyone is interested.

Just want to make a note, I'm in the process of having print on Barnes and Noble. I will update when it is available. Until then, have a great day!

The Fate in Our Blood:

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Fate-Our-Blood...

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...

The Weight of Our Souls:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...

Hi:

I am a self published author. I have released a FREE short story - CRAVINGS. It's a prelude to my romantic suspense novel - Wunderland.

I would love if you check it out and let me know what you think.

Cravings

I've currently been on a roll of reading only indie authors and so far the one's I've really enjoyed include:
The Shard
Honey Hawk
Spellbound
Island Girl
An Imperfect Death

If I am allowed, I'd like to also mention my own book:
Through Hell & Highwater

Lisa Y. Potocar

I have two books self-published in my "Glory: A Civil War Series" and soon-to-be a third. The first two are:

Sweet Glory

Train to Glory

Both include mystery/suspense, adventure, romance, and drama true to the times (some happy, some sobering). In Sweet Glory, my primary protagonist, Jana Brady, plays a woman soldier, nurse, and spy; in Train to Glory, she's asked by suffragists Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony to travel their lecture circuit speaking about her time in uniform to prove: Women ought to be granted the same rights to tackle anything a man can if they have a mind to it. Although the third book in the series (Gold, Guts and Glory) is soon-to-be published, the plot spins its own legend of lost Union treasuries and continues with Jana Brady hunting for it by request of President Andrew Johnson.

Just finished The Cannibal Gardener which is definitely on the darker side of horror.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Some other very good ones so far this year include, Snowborn https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5... and Darklands Online https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

I am a self-published author and I'd like to refer myself(?)
My book Red Sugar, No More is a coming of age story with a focal point that healing is messy but necessary.
Website: www.thesugarseries.com

I am a self-published author of two novels.
Please check them out.
viewbook.at/MyRachel
viewbook.at/TheCuttingEdge

I am the author of the science fiction series "Venerable." It is the story of the town of the same name, a 25th century utopia. But what dark secrets are hidden behind the idyllic way of life there? The curtain hiding the truth is about to be pulled back, shattering the serenity and changing the lives of its citizens forever.
Book one "Venerable: The Price of Paradise" is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The second, "Viceroy: the Cost of Peace" is available for pre-order and launches May 1.

https://www.amazon.com/Venerable-Pric...

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vene...

I am a self-published author. I have a total of four books. Please check out Garetchristopher.com and view the samples. Let me know what you think.

Last Day it's free is today.
A book that have hooked everyone who had taken a chance on it so far.
Blurb in book link. Free on Kindle and available on KU.

I am an independent writer - I have published 3 novels with Troubador/Matador and my website is www.judehayland.co.uk
My novels are reviewed here on GOOD READS -
please look at MILLER STREET SW22, THE LEGACY OF MR JARVIS and COUNTING THE WAYS.
They are all available as paperbacks as well as eBooks. At the moment, there is a special lockdown price reduction that you can find on my website!
I also blog from my website and write a newsletter.
My novels would appeal to readers of character driven novels that concern themselves with the complexities of family life and relationships.
Please take a look - and do follow my blog! A

I love to read new authors and self-published books. I’m just starting to interact with the community. One of the things I would also love to help with is proofreading. For free and just the chance to read your book. I read mostly sci-fi, paranormal and mystery but will gladly help with anything. 25+ years in scientific writing

I don't think you will ever be out of work or out of reading material Kara. I just self published my own book - War Baby - it was proof read by three different people and typos are still showing up. After 30 uploads on Kindle to correct the mistakes and layout I have now left it in the laps of the Gods and hope that the book finds some interest.

Hey All!
A little twisting and reimagining of the typical fantasy tropes bring my contributions to Writing Commnunity land. Fall away into Aeryth and the magical journey of Arias and his creature friends.
https://t.co/nZWDuWmdRX
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I'm a self-published author and I have written novels, short stories and textbooks. You can visit www.amazon.com, www.lulu.com and www.pothi.com to see some of my books. You can read for now the title, 'Chukwuma' at $0.00 in www.amazon.com.

Looking forward to diving into some of these! If interested, check out my book awards contest, Stellar Media Club, the Stellar Book Awards 2022. Indie authors only.

So proud of the talent I’ve been introduced to in our self-published community so far.

To your success,

Sheena

Rod wrote: "I don't think you will ever be out of work or out of reading material Kara. I just self published my own book - War Baby - it was proof read by three different people and typos are still showing up..."

Yep, I keep finding typos (so does my mum!) along with "ugh, that's not a great sentence by any means..." despite several reads, re-reads, re-uploads and so on. That said, I read the first paragraph of a very famous book recently and thought to myself, "if that was me I wouldn't have said ...and...and....and...and" the way the author did - but, it sold millions, so what the heck do I know! As a friend of mine once said, "A good story will carry bad writing." I hope he's right.

I am an indie author, and you can find my three horror/thriller novels in the links:
The Schoharie The Schoharie is about a bridge collapse in a rural community that unleashes a Native spirit seeking vengeance.

The Perfect Prophet series Perfect Prophet is about a death metal atheist mistaken for a dangerous prophet, and the Satanist who wants to kill him.

So, those are my books. But this thread alludes to indie books I’m reading or have read? So here are a few recommendations:

I’m currently reading Grave Robbers Wanted, No Experience Necessary . It’s too soon for me to rate it, but I’m enjoying it so far.

Here are a few other titles I’ve enjoyed:
Duckett Dyer: Dicks For Hire (sci-fi/fantasy comedy)
Bayou City Burning (father/daughter period detective drama)
Blood of My Enemies (Dark inspired short stories)
Affinity’s Window (paranormal horror/thriller)

I also recently finished The Only Good Indians - A highly recommended horror read, but I’m not sure if that one qualifies as an Indie anymore.

I'm a self-published author of seven books. My latest, Missing in France is FREE on Kindle Unlimited.

Book #4 in the Anna Davies Mystery Series (stand-alone books)

When Mike accepts a two-year contract in France, Anna is delighted at the prospect of spending time in Paris and Marseille. She doesn’t anticipate being drawn into yet another mystery, one which puts her own life in danger.

Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WZ4KCN3/

Hello to you All,

How many of you are interested in the Author Interview/Interaction? I'd be glad to host you in this amazing series with me.

Thank you.

Message or email me: [email protected]

Hello all - I am a self-published author with two books and a third in progress.
SWARM - an AI action-thriller with geo-politics and religion has been reviewed and praised by KIRKUS, Reader's Favorite and many others.

Inspired by a TRUE story of a program that escaped the NSA labs at Sandia. Yes, I said escaped - and never recaptured.

https://www.amazon.com/SWARM-Artifici...

The next book, launching June 1, is called the Curse of Cortes, which is a modern day action-thriller that integrates three TRUE historical mysteries that intersect on a Caribbean island. A lost billion dollar plunder, a claim of finding Atlantis nd the origins of the Maya creation myth. Beta readers LOVE this book which borrows from my own adventures in the region.

PreOrder:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...

MY website has LOTS of extras including video, images, fact vs fiction and more at: www.guymorrisbooks.com
Or contact me at: [email protected]

Enjoy the adventure!!

Hi All!

I am a self-published author that just released my first YA book: The Cooper Brothers: In the Beginning

When the mysterious new boy in town shows up at Jasmine’s baseball game, she is immediately intrigued. Dylan is kind and handsome, and he drives a gorgeous car. But there’s something strange about his relationship with his brothers, Kevin and Kyle.

Witnessing a violent altercation between Dylan and Kevin is Jasmine’s first clue that something is very wrong. As she gets to know the brothers, she discovers that the family is hiding a dark secret. The question is, whose secret is it?

You can find more information including a book trailer on my website: www.JodiRoyer.com

Thank you in advance for your support!

Hi everyone. So glad someone is talking about self-published authors. I am a self-published author and new to this topic. I write mystery/suspense/thrillers. The Promise is my debut book and I'm working on Chain of Trust, second in the Blackbird series. Hope to have Chain of Trust available soon.

I recently discovered Emma L. Beal, another self-published author of Relentless and others. I recommend it as a good read.

I challenge other self-published authors to recommend an author in the self-published group for us to support.

Happy writing, Nora Wolfenbarger - Author

Jodi wrote: "Hi All!

I am a self-published author that just released my first YA book: The Cooper Brothers: In the Beginning

When the mysterious new boy in town shows up at Jasmine’s baseball ..."

Hi Jodi. Your book sounds interesting. Good luck.

Guy wrote: "Hello all - I am a self-published author with two books and a third in progress.
SWARM - an AI action-thriller with geo-politics and religion has been reviewed and praised by KIRKUS, Reader's Favo..."

Hi Guy. I am an avid supporter of self-publishing and only recently discovered this topic on Goodreads. Hope we can generate more interest here. Good luck with your new release. Happy writing Nora Wolfenbarger - Author.

Diane wrote: "I am an indie author, and you can find my three horror/thriller novels in the links:
The Schoharie The Schoharie is about a bridge collapse in a r..."

Hi Diane. Your books sound interesting. I love your idea of recommending other self-published authors. Good luck with your writing. Nora Wolfenbarger - Author

Hello, I'm an indie author, I published my first book Night Angel : The Dead Island It's about Xana Star who is a very unique fairy with celestial powers no other fairy has, with angel’s wings and magic within her. A legend predicted her birth, members of the enchanted council ( the leaders of all enchanted creatures) sworn loyality to her. The angels trained her and gave her adamas swords, along with her two best friends, Michael who is a werewolf and Alston who is an elf they keep the order and enforce the law on all Downworlder, they slay the demons, rogue vampires and fairies who break the law. She meets Jamie, the mundane, falls in love with him but it's against the law while an evil warlock is trying to awaken the Egyptian lord Anubis to take over the world and let all enchanted creatures live out in the open and feed on the humans. Xana and her friends has to stop the warlock, while doing their ocissional missions and keep her relation with Jamie a secret. Together they go through hard times, get injured, Jamie gets kidnapped by vampires, the evil warlock’s son wants Xana to join him and abandon her friends. The story is about love and friendship and keeping promises.
It's live now on Amazon https://t.co/xtpooCyAHo?amp=1

https://amzn.to/3gZ391J
I have written a story about a woman who suffered abuse and betrayal through family, friends, and church.

Nora wrote: "Diane wrote: "I am an indie author, and you can find my three horror/thriller novels in the links:
The Schoharie The Schoharie is about a bridge c..."

Hi, Nora. And Thanks. I guess I think that recommending an indie book I've read has more weight than recommending one I've written. Not that I don't want anyone to read and recommend my own books! We'd love that too, right?

Nora wrote: "Hi everyone. So glad someone is talking about self-published authors. I am a self-published author and new to this topic. I write mystery/suspense/thrillers. The Promise is my debut book and I'm wo..."

I will add it to my TBR list

Diane wrote: "Nora wrote: "Hi everyone. So glad someone is talking about self-published authors. I am a self-published author and new to this topic. I write mystery/suspense/thrillers. The Promise is my debut bo..."

Right back at you. I added The Schoharie to my TBR list as well.

Bethany wrote: "https://amzn.to/3gZ391J
I have written a story about a woman who suffered abuse and betrayal through family, friends, and church."

Bethany wrote: "https://amzn.to/3gZ391J
I have written a story about a woman who suffered abuse and betrayal through family, friends, and church."

Bethany wrote: "https://amzn.to/3gZ391J
I have written a story about a woman who suffered abuse and betrayal through family, friends, and church."

Hi Bethany. I looked up your book and it sounds very interesting.

Hello My name is Melissa Betts
and I am a self-published author
I write werewolf romance
my book The Love Of An Alpha can be found on amazon.ca here is the link if you would like to check it out.
https://www.amazon.ca/Love-Alpha-Lyca...

Hello,
My name is Michael J. Scharen and I am a self-published new author. I only began writing early in 2020.
I write science fiction from a voluntaryist/agorist perspective. Early reviews say in the classic tradition of Robert A. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, and Kim Stanley Robinson.

My books, in the order they were written are

Sol is Not Lost
For the Ages

The Van Leeuwan Trilogy (prequel to the above)
The Gifted
The Serendipity Factor
Treason

Books may be read as stand alone novels, though more could be gleaned from the Trilogy by reading them in order.

I wrote the books, learned Sigil to create .epubs and .mobi formats, then learned Audacity to record and edit the audio versions.
I then went through several iterations of my website in rapid succession to the current one at michaelsbookcorner.com. I've learned a lot more about Javascript, CSS, and HTML in the bargain, though its been a hard slog. I get to have a website not dependent on plugins and themes created by others. Soon, the new shopping cart will be in the offing to make things even easier for customers.
Learning VSDC I created the book trailers for goodreads.com, my website, and YouTube.

I don't sell on Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble, but only on my website where I take a variety of crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, and Dogecoin.

Goodreads.com is wonderful place to exchange ideas and even reviews with others or to discuss the far more esoteric topics we come up with.

I hope to have many interesting exchanges with others here in the near an distant future.

Best Regards,

Michael J. Scharen

hello I am Cassadi and I self published a book that is based on true events within my life that gives insight into what it's like to live within a toxic family dynamic aka narcissistic family's. What it's like trying to break the cycle and the depths of what people go through to try and break you. I hope to inspire others and expand further on other topics. Please follow the link below for book. thank you.
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0941322KK

Melissa wrote: "Hello My name is Melissa Betts
and I am a self-published author
I write werewolf romance
my book The Love Of An Alpha can be found on amazon.ca here is the link if you would like to check it out...."

One of my favourites to read! Do you sell it anywhere besides Amazon?

just on amazon

Melissa wrote: "Hello My name is Melissa Betts
and I am a self-published author
I write werewolf romance
my book The Love Of An Alpha can be found on amazon.ca here is the link if you would like to check it out...."

Welcome to the self-publishing tribe.

Cassadi wrote: "hello I am Cassadi and I self published a book that is based on true events within my life that gives insight into what it's like to live within a toxic family dynamic aka narcissistic family's. Wh..."

Hello Cassadi. So glad you joined us. The gang is growing.