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Thanks, Rick!

My latest book, A Dangerous Remedy, a crime/suspense novel,is published by Synergebooks and the following is a brief summary :
The owner of a multinational pharmaceutical company fears that the arrival on the market of a scientifically tested herbal medicine, shown to halt the onset of a common disease, will seriously damage his profits. He is so opposed to the new product that he sets out to destroy his competitor with extreme violence.
Mike Brecon

Rick, I'm glad that you have no problem with authors promoting their books in this group. Other book clubs seem to take issue with self-promotion, but, if we don't advertise ourselves somewhere, how are readers going to learn about our work? Thanks so much for providing us starving authors with a forum!

Yes, Cheryl, I agree with your comment and think that Rick is showing a very positive approach to writers.

Hi, Mike:

Since I had my book published last year, I've been scouring the Internet for book review sites and places to get my name out there. It's so amazing and wonderful how many bloggers are willing to help support and promote new authors and their books. And, really I don't mean to diss other book clubs. Their issue is with authors who continually talk about their own work to the exclusion of everything else and the moderators consider this spamming. So, I can understand how they want to put some rules around self-promotion.

Mike wrote: "Yes, Cheryl, I agree with your comment and think that Rick is showing a very positive approach to writers."

Cheryl wrote: "Rick, I'm glad that you have no problem with authors promoting their books in this group. Other book clubs seem to take issue with self-promotion, but, if we don't advertise ourselves somewhere, h..."

I appreciate the kind words! To me, I feel strongly that Members should have the option of talking about their writing- as a Community (I prefer that to book club)- I strongly support all our members and their various projects.

Mike wrote: "My latest book, A Dangerous Remedy, a crime/suspense novel,is published by Synergebooks and the following is a brief summary :
The owner of a multinational pharmaceutical company fears that the a..."



Great plot and great cover, Mike!

Cheryl wrote: "Rick, I'm glad that you have no problem with authors promoting their books in this group. Other book clubs seem to take issue with self-promotion, but, if we don't advertise ourselves somewhere, h..."

:>)

G'day all, my publisher just posted this on his twitter page.

ASAPubNews ‘Out of Australia� by David J Delaney soon to be released on a wide global distribution level. BookMasters and ASA are working hard together.

Getting closer now eh!

David wrote: "G'day all, my publisher just posted this on his twitter page.

ASAPubNews ‘Out of Australia� by David J Delaney soon to be released on a wide global distribution level. BookMasters and ASA are wo..."

congrats David!!!!!!!

LOL, Rick! Thanks for advertising my book!

Cheryl wrote: "LOL, Rick! Thanks for advertising my book!"

My pleasure Cheryl!

Have you checked out "Some Rivers End on the Day of the Dead"? It's my debut novel, a coming-of-age story that intertwines Hispanic traditions of El Dia de Los Muertos and trying to fit in at a rich American high school. I hope you'll love Marisol's adventures!

There's a giveaway on goodreads that ends Jan. 31.

Eileen wrote: "Have you checked out "Some Rivers End on the Day of the Dead"? It's my debut novel, a coming-of-age story that intertwines Hispanic traditions of El Dia de Los Muertos and trying to fit in at a ri..."

seems a wonderful book!!

Hi, my novel Dry Season is currently out in Orion hardcover, trade paperback and ebook. The paperback is due in March, with my follow up novel Dark Horizons due out in May. I'd love to see it pick up a bit on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, garner a few reviews, perhaps. I had a giveaway sometime ago (with good response) and will probably have another close to the arrival of the paperback.

Kindle store and ibooks both offer a sample of DRY SEASON - quite a large sample from the kindle store. You can also read the first chapter via .



Hope you enjoy it.

Hi, I'm Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author George C. King, and I'm currently doing a giveaway of my latest novel, THE RUPTURE, a sci-fi satire of the Rapture. You can go to the giveaway site on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ to toss your name in the hat. I've also converted all four of my novels to ebooks, which are selling on amazon for $4.99, a big savings off the paperback prices. Two of my novels have been on amazon's bestseller lists: SIXTY IN SARASOTA and THE RUPTURE. Here are the links to my novels:

THE RUPTURE
Kindle version:
Paperback:
THE YOUNG BALBOAS
Kindle version:
Paperback:
SIXTY IN SARASOTA
Kindle version:
Paperback:
SEXY IN SARASOTA:
Kindle version:
Paperback:

Hello friends. My debut suspense/thriller The Father's Child reached #44 on the Amazon techno-thriller list. Limited time pricing only $0.99!

"edge of my seat","mind bending","twists and turns","Great read","masterful plot","master at witty dialogs","thrilling journey", "I LOVED this book"

John Truman, a bright, introverted, college student belongs to the New Dawn...he just doesn't know it yet. The 300-year-old, Oxford-based, secret society designed him and built their organization to interface with him. They cannot survive without him; he cannot survive without them. All he wants is to get through today; all they want...is to rule the world.

Cheers,

Mark

Links to my published poem, this organisation is very hard to be published in their magazine & on their site & have strict requirements in what & who are allowed, so I'm quite chuffed to be accepted (-:

Dan wrote: "Hi, my novel Dry Season is currently out in Orion hardcover, trade paperback and ebook. The paperback is due in March, with my follow up novel Dark Horizons due out in..."

George wrote: "Hi, I'm Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author George C. King, and I'm currently doing a giveaway of my latest novel, THE RUPTURE, a sci-fi satire of the Rapture. You can go to the giveaway site on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ to toss you..."

Mark wrote: "Hello friends. My debut suspense/thriller The Father's Child reached #44 on the Amazon techno-thriller list. Limited time pricing only $0.99!

"edge of my seat","mind bending","twi..."

David wrote: "Links to my published poem, this organisation is very hard to be published in their magazine & on their site & have strict requirements in what & who are allowed, so I'm quite chuffed to be accepte..."

best wishes to all of you! may your books sell millions!!

Rick wrote: "Dan wrote: "Hi, my novel Dry Season is currently out in Orion hardcover, trade paperback and ebook. The paperback is due in March, with my follow up novel [book:Dark Horizons|9459463..."

Millions! Wow. That would be great.

Cheers, Rick!

Hi,
Seriously folks, check out Dan's book, 'Dry Season', he might not be an 'Indie' but he ain't half bad!! It took Terry Pratchett to beat him [and me] at the 'Brit Writers' awards.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

Timothy wrote: "Hi,
Seriously folks, check out Dan's book, 'Dry Season', he might not be an 'Indie' but he ain't half bad!! It took Terry Pratchett to beat him [and me] at the 'Brit Writers' awards.
All the..."

Thanks for that, oldgeezer, even if you are an 'indie'.;p

I thought it was about time I did a contest. I haven't done one for ages and so what a better way to start a new year?

So, to win a ebook pdf copy of my modern romance, Hooked on You, all you have to do is leave a comment on my blog - and your name will be put into a hat. I'll ask a member of my family to pull out a winner's name on February 1st.

I'm also giving away a second prize, a ebook pdf copy of my short story, Avenue of Dreams to the second name picked, as a consolation prize.

Not sure this is the right place, but seeing as we are into 'give aways' I have donated a copy of my 'grow your own' book to an on line gardening site called 'real gardeners', It is world wide and I'll be paying the postage, first class, to ANYWHERE for who ever bids the most for a signed, dedicated copy. They have a monthly auction to fund the site.
So if you are into 'grow your own' and want a signed copy of 'Beyond the Potting Shed' written by little old me, pop over to 'real gardeners'.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

Dan wrote: "Timothy wrote: "Hi,
Seriously folks, check out Dan's book, 'Dry Season', he might not be an 'Indie' but he ain't half bad!! It took Terry Pratchett to beat him [and me] at the 'Brit Writers' aw..."

Timothy wrote: "Hi,
Seriously folks, check out Dan's book, 'Dry Season', he might not be an 'Indie' but he ain't half bad!! It took Terry Pratchett to beat him [and me] at the 'Brit Writers' awards.
All the..."

In the James Mason Group World- there are no indies or Major Publisher Writers- only fellow James Masoners who are fine writers.

Hi Rick,
point taken, it's just a bit of friendly banter, and Dan's book 'dry season' is good.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer']

And on that note . . . In anticipation of the mass market paperback release of my novel Dry Season I am giving away a signed copy of the trade paperback. It's all set up as a Good Read giveaway, so if you want to be in with a chance, go here and click to enter.

Rick wrote: "FROM LeAnn Neal Reilly


I'm very excited about my first professional review last week from the Midwest Book Review (5 stars at Amazon) and wanted to share it with the group:

When the magic ..."

well done , but when you say first professional review what does this mean? i am very new to the book scene
hugs liza x

Timothy wrote: "Hi Rick,
point taken, it's just a bit of friendly banter, and Dan's book 'dry season' is good.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer']"

I know Paul! I just felt like patting myself on the back :>)

Dan wrote: "And on that note . . . In anticipation of the mass market paperback release of my novel Dry Season I am giving away a signed copy of the trade paperback. It's all set up as a Good Re..."

best wishes Dan! Dry Season seems like a fantastic read!

Hi Rick,
I can't reach from here, so I guess you'll have to do it yourself! [pat your back that is]
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

Hi Dan,
You'll have to let me know if you get a signing down in my neck of the woods [norfolk] so I can come along and heckle!!
Seriously though, I wish you all the best with 'Dry Season', you beat me 'The Day the Ravens Died' fair and square at the Brit writers, not by much!! Let's see if I can turn the tables with 'The Unguarded Land' next time around, It's getting close!
And I'll add to Rick's good wishes, I genuinely hope you have a million seller on your hands, 'Dry Season' is streets ahead of a lot of the over hyped, so called, 'block busters out there at the moment.
Good luck.
All the best Paul rix [oldgeezer]

Hi Liza,
You were asking about 'professional reviews'' call me an old cynic, and you would be right. Such reviews are written by people who do nothing else, they are usually paid by the publisher.
Personally as an author I wouldn't take a bit of notice of them. A review by a reader who went out and bought the book in question is a great deal more valuable.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

Those are actually the ones I look at before I buy a book. Money is tight right now so if I look at a couple of books and I only have money for one of them on Amazon I'll compare to see which has the better reader reviews

Hi Ottilie,
smart young lady! You shouldn't get many duff ones. G.R. isn't a bad place to check either.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer]

Emerald

If you enjoy epic fantasy and adventure, check out the first novel in the World of Samar series.

My short story, "A Japanese Custom," was recently published in the online journal MTLS. You can read it through my blog, It's based on memories of my grandmother, who was such an eccentric, outspoken woman - the complete opposite of the stereotype of a delicate Japanese lady. I want to write more about her.... maybe after I finish my memoir.

Congratulations. I look forward to reading it.

All right, I'm actually INVITED to plug my books.

I've written two:

A technical book about building computer databases.

A collection of claims of errors and contradictions in the Bible, with my rebuttals to each. Ranges from "Where did Cain get his wife?" to "How could all the millions of species of animals have fit on the Ark?" to "Were the 'Books of Moses' really written by Moses?", and about 90 more.

Both are available from Amazon, BarnesAndNoble.com, and various other places.

Mark wrote: "All right, I'm actually INVITED to plug my books.

I've written two:

A Sane Approach to Database Design A technical book about building computer databases.

No Errors in My Bible, Sorry About Your..."

Wonderful Mark! by all means feel free to plug away!

Leslie wrote: "My short story, "A Japanese Custom," was recently published in the online journal MTLS. You can read it through my blog, It's based on memories of my grandmother, who wa..."

WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY!!!!!

Leslie wrote: "My short story, "A Japanese Custom," was recently published in the online journal MTLS. You can read it through my blog, It's based on memories of my grandmother, who wa..."

Enjoyed the read, Leslie. Definitely not a stereotype.

My latest book, 'The Biocide Conspiracy is due to be released on Amazon this month. You can read a preview at:
It's about experimentation into the offensive use of biological weapons being secretly conducted in a laboratory on board the International Space Station.

I just did a guest post/interview for Mike Angley's blog about my novel "The Wrong God." I don't know how he chooses authors to interview, but he does accept volunteers. The post is at . The e-book is available here at Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ as well as the usual places.

Wonderful Mark! by all means feel free to plug away!

Like many aspiring authors, I think I usually am wondering, "Could I slip in a plug here without sounding too obnoxious?"

Mark wrote: "Wonderful Mark! by all means feel free to plug away!

Like many aspiring authors, I think I usually am wondering, "Could I slip in a plug here without sounding too obnoxious?""

but..of course!!

Good news!
ETA - Estimated Time of Arrest is ranking at # 3 in hot new releases in Mountaineering on Amazon!

Delphine wrote: "Good news!
ETA - Estimated Time of Arrest is ranking at # 3 in hot new releases in Mountaineering on Amazon!
"

congrats Delphine!!!!

My novel has been published and release date is Valentine's Day, February 14, 2011. Story of a woman in her late 40s who finds love.

Thanks Rick for allowing me to mention it here. Cheers!