THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

I'm being interviewed on WEBBWEAVER BOOKS Blog talk radio (http://bit.ly/HWQKW)on Friday at Noon. The subject is my 2nd novel, "A 3rd Time to Die," and I'll be doing a 15 minute reading. This is apparently one of the top Blog Talk Radio sites around. It's a 30 Minute show. Stop by, and then leave your comments.

A 3rd Time to Die

One of my good buddies, Michael Martens, from the Sleepy Little Village, makes this early report about "Inside a Pair of Dice." Thanks, Mike

"...Just got through the first single alphabet and you just had to bring up my '69 Cubbies didn't ya ? "All hat and no cattle" a phrase being used to describe Cliven Bundy the nut job out in Nevada. Amazing how Red's perspective on blacks and slavery parallel Bundy's. The JFK story is interesting. Gonna like this one ! ! ..."

"...Your description of the Princeton campus and history inspired me to get on Google Earth and check out the buildings you were referring to. Having worked on three college campuses in Colorado during my career constructing facilities for the next generation of students I had to check it out. What incredible architecture and landscaping. The CU Boulder campus that I worked at for ten years is very similar but not as old and storied, only since 1876..." ‪

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JWTIAMAGeorge Pritchard Harris

"like", share, and pass along to your friends... https://www.facebook.com/TheCelticRos... Book two "A Wild Rose in Spring" is out this fall!

Howdy!
Hosting a Goodreads give away for my second political-military thriller, Chita Quest.

Here's the link:
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Thank you!!!

Free kindle 5/2-5/4
Hemingway House
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Welcome to Hemingway House, a halfway home for residents under repair. My name is Richard Raymonds. I'm one such resident. In 1975, I was admitted here after spending five years in a much worse place. For the next nine years, I passed the time taking notes on the comings and goings of the myriad of characters that passed through. This is their story

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If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat. Hilarious and even touching at times. Creative, imaginative . . . a true gem.

I do buy books from both Indie and traditionally published authors in my city and attend their events and book launches as well.

Lucy the Cat Lucy The Cat” is a 5-Star book for kids and cat lovers. It’s a charming story about Lucy, the curious, cute Sacred Birman cat.

Amazon USA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IARLDCY
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I hope you like cats. I love them all.
White and black and big and small.
Fluffy or striped – doesn’t matter at all.
They are so cute I love them all.
Here comes my friend, Lucy The Cat.
Miss Lucy, please, tell your story. This book is yours.

Writing withdrawal

I recently completed and published my tenth book. It took nearly fourteen months working at my computer from three to five hours a day. Seeing the book for sale worldwide is both exhilarating and relieving. I had planned to finish it while on my recent vacation but since I completed it a month ahead of schedule I found myself on vacation with nothing to write.

This has never happened before. I’ve always had a project that I could tweak while sitting on a dock or with my feet in the ocean. I told myself that I would not start a fresh new novel while on vacation because my first drafts tend to consume me for weeks and I wanted to spend time relaxing and enjoying the tropics.

Strange feelings started to happen. I suddenly found myself with an extraordinary amount of free time, like an alcoholic who quits consuming and realizes there are many more lucid hours to the day than ever imagined; time that I would have spent writing. I found myself feeling anxious and bored, as if my mind needed my imagination to stimulate it. It didn’t feel normal when I sat on the dock or dipped my feet in the ocean. There was something missing. I’d go to sleep feeling like I hadn’t really accomplished anything that day.

After spending decades writing feverishly I discovered that not writing was actually psychologically painful; withdrawal from a narcotic unreality. While I thought that not writing would have freed me up to enjoy more of the real world I found just the opposite. I enjoyed doing these things because I could write while doing them. Writing for me is not a burden, or a chore, it is a necessity of my life.

Though I spend many hours marketing and promoting my material (you can check out all my advice, experience, and tips on this subject on my blog) to sell books and get noticed, I realized on this recent vacation that none that recognition really means anything in the end. Whether people read my books or not, I cannot not write. It’s a part of me.

To learn more about my books and myself, please check out my blog: ALWAYS WRITING.

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Neil wrote: "Writing withdrawal

I recently completed and published my tenth book. It took nearly fourteen months working at my computer from three to five hours a day. Seeing the book for sale worldwide is bot..."

Great post, Neil. I can relate to a lot of what you wrote. For me it's not only a necessity, but it's the most fun I've ever had doing a job, and yes, it is a job. But then my books are lighter reading with a little humor, so working on them is both therapeutic and uplifting a good deal of the time.

Grant wrote: "Mike wrote: "Wow! My THE THREE KITTIES THAT SAVED MY LIFE is a #1 best seller at Amazon, and it is still on sale for only $0.99 until midnight tonight, December 29th.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr..."

Grant: That link does not take us to your book!Here is the bitly link. It works: http://amzn.to/1k9jlFc

Jackie Weger

Bogey Nights - A Bogey Man Mystery (cozy) will be free on Amazon on Friday, May 31st. I hope you've got time to try it.
Bogey Nights: A Bogey Man Mystery

When their forties-themed restaurant burns to the ground, Chris and Pamela Cross buy a 1920s brick house to convert into their new restaurant, Bogey Nights. They soon discover a murder that stems from the 1940s.

They uncover the fact that the house they’ve bought was used as a boarding house during the World War II era – the time of the murder – and most of the suspects are octogenarians plus. At the request of the victim’s family, they investigate the old murder.

Lesson learned? Don’t underestimate a senior.

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When you participate as a writer in an anthology of short stories (Giant Tales), from a writing contest such as the Writers 750 group at Linkedin, we read everyone's short story and then we vote on the top 3. These contests are held monthly. These eventually get published to Amazon and/or Barnes & Nobel. One was just published this passed Wednesday: Giant Tales Dangerous Days, Tales of Climate Change and Crowns. I find it enjoyable to participate in this venue; it's very rewarding.




http://www.amazon.com/Giant-Tales-Dan...

I am a contributing author with my short story World Net Utopia . "'Christa lives 150 years after the global nuclear war when electrodes are programming the brains of most of the citizens. Christa and her husband accept this as normal activity even after a suspicious package arrives.'

I drew my inspiration from current sci-fi flicks as well as some political overtones of our present day. If the human race is to survive a nuclear war, what would the government do? Would the world fall into a one-government mommy state?"

Requesting pre-release reviews for new Coming-of-Age novel. One with a twist.
Do you enjoy untypical coming-of-age stories? Well you find one more untypical that Moxie’s Problem. Moxie is an obnoxious, teen-age princess who has never been outsider her father’s castle. Until now. The real world is quite different and she struggles to come to grips with reality. The story take space against a backdrop of Camelot. But it isn’t the Camelot of legends. It’s Camelot in a parallel universe. So, all bets are off!

Available in pdf, epub and mobi formats

http://strangeworldsonline.com/wp/?pa...

I know the coming of age novel that outshines coming of age novels. Want to know what it is?

Sure. You can tell me

For a limited time, my award-winning Tales From Gundarland is a free download on Smashwords. It contains six humorous short stories and two novellas. Check it out: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Giant Tales short story anthologies are a collection of writings by mostly indie authors. Check out what is happening now:

Free Book Giveaway - Giant Tales Dangerous Days
If anyone is interested, The Giant Tales folks want to do some #FREEBIES book giveaway. Just visit their Facebook page and share their post to enter and win.

I am a contributing author of one short story in this anthology, Witch's Island.


#FREEGIVEAWAY:Dangerous Days book 4, go to Giant Tales Facebook page for more details.
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Hi,

The sixth in my Murray of Letho series (crime fiction set in early 19th century, usually Scotland this time India) is out and will be 99p till the end of the month.

The Tender Herb: A Murder in Mughal India

1812 – Recovering in Naples from the intrigues of Scottish politics, Charles Murray is drawn further afield by urgent news of an old servant in distant Mughal India. Going to the aid of one woman, he finds another and is pursued by a third. But that is no recipe for an easy life, and with imperial spies on the streets of Delhi, Murray must investigate the murder that brought him to the East, and redeem himself in his own eyes.

Knight of Jerusalem: A Biographical Novel of Balian D'Ibelin now available in Kindle.

Hi there, I'm a new author of a children's picture book Journey to Jazzland but also just created this page https://www.facebook.com/PromotingPic... to help promote other picture book authors - feel free to join and share!

I created an interactive mind-map to display my fiction books. Go here first to read the instructions since it’s a bit complex: http://strangeworldsonline.com/wp/?pa...

You can go to the web brain from that page, or if you're feeling adventurous, use this direct link: https://webbrain.com/u/16sw

Please let me know what you think of it.

Hi everyone! I'm new to the group, and have been an Indie Author since 2009. More about me at BlueHonor.com. Thanks!

Want to know all my secrets? Well, at least a few. Head on over to http://terryodell.com/in-the-intervie...

My 3rd novel, DEATH'S ANGEL (the first of my Detective Al Warner series) is published, in print & Kindle, by small Indie publisher, GnD Publishing LLC. My 1st novel, TRAPPED, was an Amazon Top 100 Novel, with over fifty 5* & 4* reviews. My 2nd, A 3rd TIME TO DIE (a paranormal romantic suspense) has also recieved all 5* & 4* reviews, likening my writing to Dedan Kontz & Stephen King. Heady praise.

Here's a brief synopsis of DEATH'S ANGEL novel, and the Amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P2V63X0


The second serial killer in less than a year is prowling the streets of Miami, systematically killing off some of South Florida's most beautiful young women. Detective Al Warner is just back on The Job, fully recovered from a bullet wound that cracked his skull during a deadly chance encounter with another madman.

Warner is in the best shape of his life, but his days are laced with headaches and his sleep fraught with terrifying dreams. Lack of rest clouds his usually laser-sharp mind but doesn’t slow his single-mindedhunt for this new killer.

Warner and the FBI’s BAU become more frustrated as each new death provides plenty of evidence it’s the same Unsub, but no new clues to his identity. They learn the killers name, Angie Dedios, and realizes it’s really Angel de Dios… the Angel of God… but they are helpless as more beauties dies with no new leads as to his real identity. Then Warner’s love, Sharon Clark, becomes a target for this mad man, and Warner must stop him before she is his 8th victim. Only chance again brings them all together in one final deadly dance of terror.

Audiobookreviewer.com gave it 5 Stars! "SECTOR 64: Ambush was a highly imaginative action packed apocalyptic assault on your mind."

I have free ebook copies and several Audible codes available. All I ask in return is an honest review.

Incredible events thrust Air Force Captains Jake Giard and Sandra Fitzpatrick into a long-term conspiracy to integrate humanity into a galactic government. Then, the plan renders present-day Earth a pawn in an extraterrestrial civil war. Wading through looters and apocalyptic infernos, can Sandy save her family? Can Jake save humankind?

Thanks,
Dean M. Cole

Dean M.:

Very cool covers: variation on theme.

I can relate.

Carry on & much luck to you.

Howard wrote: "Dean M.:

Very cool covers: variation on theme.

I can relate.

Carry on & much luck to you."

Thanks, Howard. Having checked out your covers, I see what you mean. Nice work. Best of luck to you, as well.

Kelli puts the gun in her mouth. She can feel the heaviness of the barrel pressing against her lips. The taste of gun oil and steel fill her senses. She pulls back the hammer and looks into the mirror. Where did the woman she used to know go? Who was this woman starring back at her now?Her beautiful brown eyes were now reddened and tear stained. It was the look of desperation in her reflection.

Black and Blue coming this January.

Reissues of my books coming February or March along with a new title, the first in a trilogy. The Trailokya Trilogy, Book 1: The Shadow Soul.

Blue Honor
OP-DEC: Operation Deceit

Kimberly wrote: "Black and Blue coming this January."
this book will eventually become a series

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The Ege of Revolt



Book Description:

Struggling to find the right balance between loving his sons and upholding justice, David is silent when Amnon rapes his daughter, Tamar, and when Absalom lures Amnon to his death. These crimes go unpunished, because a mysterious change has come upon the king, which his court scribes note even before he does. In the past he had to explain his actions, such as the affair with Bathsheba, to them. Now, they want to understand the opposite thing: his lack of action.

In families other than his, such matters may be a mere matter of gossip. Yet when assault, incest, and murder occur in the king’s family, they affect matters of the state. David is toppled from his throne and must escape from the son he adores, Absalom.

Even as he finds a way to quell the revolt and come back to the City of David, the road ahead seems unclear. How will he find the right successor amongst his remaining sons, the one who will connect to him and continue his legacy?

This is volume III of the trilogy The David Chronicles, told candidly by the king himself. David uses modern language, indicating that this is no fairytale. Rather, it is a story that is happening here and now.

HBS Author's Spotlight features outstanding Authors, their profiles and book list. Today it is showcasing our boxed set: At Odds with Destiny. Bestselling, critically acclaimed, and notoriously creative authors from across the book continuum join forces to bring you At Odds with Destiny, 10 Full Length Novels. These are some of the BEST DEALS from outstanding Authors for the Kindle at Amazon.

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March is National Women's History Month. My blog this week pays tribute to women of the American Revolution. Comment welcomed. http://jrlindermuth.blogspot.com/

OP-DEC is finally out! So excited.

Double, double misfortune, trouble 
Burning coal and blackening rubble
Let the blood in my caldron boil
Feed the flames... Oh, such a toil!—

To read more click here:
Let the blood in my caldron boil

"Knight of Jerusalem" AND "St. Louis' Knight" are both Finalists for the 2014 Chaucer Award for Historical Fiction. This is very exciting news, and wonderful validation of my decades long search for writing excellence.

For "St. Louis' Knight," this represents the third award, after the book earned the "Bronze" in both Historical Fiction and Spiritual/Religious Fiction in the Feathered Quill Book Awards earlier this year.

Thank you all for your encouragement and support over the years!

Helena P. Schrader

Knight of Jerusalem: A Biographical Novel of Balian d'Ibelin
St. Louis' Knight

Helena wrote: ""Knight of Jerusalem" AND "St. Louis' Knight" are both Finalists for the 2014 Chaucer Award for Historical Fiction. This is very exciting news, and wonderful validation of my decades long search fo..."

Congratulations!

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Today only, in honor of Earth Day, Untreed Reads is offering 50% off on all ebook titles (this includes two of mine). Check it out: http://store.untreedreads.com/

Great news! Knight of Jerusalem: A Biographical Novel of Balian D'Ibelin


has been awarded a "B.R.A.G. Medallion."

You can find out more about the Medallion's here:
http://www.bragmedallion.com/about
It will take a few days for "Knight of Jerusalem" to be posted. 

Fellow writer/historian Wayne Turmel interviewed me about one of my historical novels. He's looking for other Indie/small press authors to interview. Read my interview here: http://www.wayneturmel.com/2015/06/jr...

J.R. How can I get in touch with Wayne about a possible interview?

Here's his Goodreads page Helena: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3...

Mary's Mountain, my novelette, is FREE on Kindle, June 8- June 12. Go to my blog www.aworldontheedge.com for more information, then click on the book cover to go to Amazon

New reviews for The Tithing Herd. Don't just take my word for how good it is. See what others are saying: http://www.amazon.com/Tithing-Herd-J-...

At long last the proper versions of all three of my Epic Fable Time Travel books (and eBooks) are up on Amazon.

I’m pleased, as I had a hard time getting the old ones taken off, something I foolishly thought would be a perfunctory thing to accomplish.

Given the eBooks had been an easy switch on Smashwords I was very frustrated with Amazon who, being preeminent in the field, should be more receptive in this regard.

The three books, two Novels and a collection of Short Stories, are not sequels, each being independent with no background needed, and so they can be read in any order, but they do all relate and explain the overall context.

So, the order in which you read determines how the hidden insights arrive and, better yet, the newest book can even be read backwards.

Here’s the link, thanks:

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Read an excerpt from my new novel, The Tithing Herd--an exciting Western set in Mormon country in the 1890s.
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