Thursday, June 30, 2011

Bargain eBooks #245:

Olga- A Daughter's Tale by Marie Campbell

Genre: Biographical Fiction, Famil Saga

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)Smashwords (all eBook formats)




Based on a true story, 'Olga - A Daughter's Tale' is a family saga about heritage, culture, identity and belonging with an epic feel - from Jamaica to England amidst World War II at a time when Jamaica was a jewel in the crown of the British Empire.

Written in the form of diary entries and letters, it is about the cruelty, revenge and jealousy inflicted on an innocent young woman and about her moral courage, dignity, resilience and, in particular, love.

It is the story of a remarkable woman who, because of circumstances, made a choice which resulted in her losing contact with her beloved family in Jamaica until nearly half a century later when her daughter discovered her mother's past.

What they're saying about it:

"Fascinating true story, a very touching and moving book about an inspirational personal life, and which has an epic feel about it, from Jamaica to England amidst World War II ! Can't help but thinking that it's screaming "Make a movie of it, make a movie of it!!"--Amazon reviewer

"Olga- A Daughters Tale is the story of one family and their trials and tribulations that they have gone through. Marie-Therese (Browne)Campbell would never had known about her family in Jamaica. A true story that deals with prejudice, deceit, cruelty all heaped on women during the war. When her mother was sick in the hospital if she had died Marie never would have known about the family behind in Jamaica. It's a fast read that is strictly taken from diaries not only from her mother Olga but her great aunt Lucy and her grandmother.

As she relates how the family ended up in Jamaica from England and how her grandmother at that time married a black man which was highly frowned upon. Olga goes to England to attend a dance school and live with her Aunt Martha, whom she soon learns is a liar and an alcoholic. With the advent of the war she is unable to return to Jamaica. When she is raped by an army doctor she did not realize she could get pregnant and that now ends her training to be a nurse and she is forced to leave that position.

As we follow the life of Olga who was not about to give up her child, even though she falls on hard times, she manages to send her to a good Catholic Boarding school for a time. In all this time she never writes home as she feels this would bring shame to her family. In the end her daughter Marie places an ad in the Jamaica Paper and after 50 years Olga finally talks once again to her family and Marie now has a connection.

This is a powerful story of a close knit family that takes the reader through the marriages, births of children and the war and how the family drifts apart as some moved to the United States . Through their family history, their heritage and their culture and how the war and events of that time separated one young lady from her entire family. Did Marie ever get to meet her father, No he also moved to the United States and died in an accident, more than likely never knowing he had a daughter in England.

If you like Biographical genre's then I feel you will enjoy this book. Would make a great movie."--Amazon Reviewer

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Bargain eBooks #244:

Promise Kept by Brandy Hunt

Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
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Sony Reader
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Kobo



Currently on Bestseller lists for General Fantasy and General Science Fiction.

In a world full of the relics of the past and the toys of the future, Lila Howell is a psychic who struggles to remain ethical in the face of her government's demands. Finding her too valuable to force into the role the Security Ministry wants her to take, the government allows her to take the job she was trained for, archival historian. In this role, she is still controllable and they can still use her gifts.

Currently, her government is demanding that she use her job, interviewing people for the Passing Project, in order to retrieve Brandy hero in the formation of the current regime, the New Dawn. This regime insists that Susanne Newton is keeping information from them and has been for years.

Lila must make a decision between keeping her life or reaching for something more. She is being pressured on all sides to made a decision between the ethics that go along with her gift and the life that Susanne describes. Will she make the right decision?

What they're saying about it:

"Well developed, her characters are endowed with strengths as well as flaws, which draw you to them. They are likable and real, or the alternative, looking out for number one, not caring about others. This is much of what we see every day and it appears as though humanity remains much the same in this futuristic world."--Leslie Wright at Blogcritics

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Bargain eBooks #243:

Apolo Drakuvich by G.W. Jefferies

Type: Novella

Genre: Psychological Thriller, Contemporary Fiction

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
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G.W. Jefferies' Apolo Drakuvich captures the life of a petty criminal whose story is summed up by a quote from his long-time crush: "He may look smart, but he really isn't." The book is a pleasurable read ranging from bizarre and senseless to utterly tragic. Revolving around parasitic journalism, media and government corruption, and a ruthless, conniving judge who milks the citizens out of millions of dollars, Apolo Drakuvich can be described as a compilation of wild and sheer madness--captivating the readers' attention from beginning to end. With its raw descriptions, penetrating dialogue and crisp writing, this book is like no other.

Within all the madness that so epitomizes the life of Apolo, G.W. Jeffries presents a live of regret in epic proportions. Sitting in a jail cell, Apolo reflects, "One thing is for sure, I let it all slip away...so many opportunities lost." Apolo sadly examines the events and decisions of his life, and the paths he took and should have taken. Apolo seeks peace of mind and justice, but flashbacks of his past continuously haunt him; moreover, he seems to be victimized by a corrupt justice system everywhere he goes.

Initially, the book has Apolo eight years removed from his troubled past. The story then flashes back from different stages of Apolo's life, giving the audience the background it needs to understand his character as a whole.

From being called "dork" and bullied by "Cocaine Shane" during his school days, Apolo goes through a number of life changing events. One of the most defining moments of the book, peering deeply into his character, is the scene in which Apolo states, "I wasn't always like this. I'm a hardened, thicker skin, arrogant fool. Like all of us, past events have shaped me into the person I'm today. But I've gone through so much crap. This environment has changed me. The people. The stupidity." As an offender, Apolo discusses pertinent issues of today's society, where it is next to impossible for offenders to live normal lives, despite the desire to do so. Essentially, law enforcement and authorities seem to systematically destroy the offender by placing constraints on the offender such as restrictions on where to live, GPS monitoring, registering as offenders on websites, and more.

Apolo Drakuvich is a must-read, highly recommended thriller that is a microcosm of numerous real-life issues encompassing the wild, the bizarre, and the tragic.

What they're saying about it:

"Apolo. Poor Apolo. The pale skinny guy with the god-like name. You can't help but feel sorry for him. And yet, his problems are of his own design (or dismantling). The author does a great job at portraying a character in a way that makes the reader like Apolo, if not relate to him. The book catapults readers into Apolo's world from the very first sentence and then takes us on a whirlwind journey while we discover the character's reactions to relationships, situations, and life in general. I was captivated by G. W. Jefferies' depiction of the character's personality through Apolo's perspective."--Amazon Reviewer

"My wife recently got this book for her Kindle; and it is fantastic! I quickly got pulled in to the world of Apolo Drakuvich and was mesmerized. It's the kind of book you still keep thinking about even hours after you put it down. Apolo's journey is raw, dark and moving, told in a refreshingly direct way that both entertains and enthralls. I highly recommend this book!"--Amazon Reviewer

Monday, June 27, 2011

Bargain eBooks #242:

SQ Magazine Edition 2 by Various(IFWG Publishing, editor Sophie Yorkston)

Type: Magazine

Genre: Speculative Fiction (horror, science fiction, fantasy)

Price: $4.00

Where to Get It:

Publisher's eBook Store



Short stories including the winning story and finalists from the annual Story Quest contest.

SQ Magazine gathers together the work of new and established writers to the reading public. Through short fiction, essays, articles and illustration, we want to showcase writers from among IFWG Publishing's ranks of authors, visiting talent, and the winner and finalists in our Story Quest annual competition. Our objective is to delight the reader, and encourage growth for all authors. In this issue. Story Quest Contest Winner and Finalists. Short story, What Women Want by guest author, Daniel Pearlman, bonus graphic novel by Dalian Artanian, and many more short stories.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Bargain eBooks #241:

Wingless By Holly Hood

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)




When Eve's brother Marcus dies, she knows there will never be another person that compares to him. She is sucked into a debilitating depression that she fears she will never survive. She never feels the same after his loss. And after a few years, the pain has found a way to turn into a nagging state of contemplation for Eve.
And when she feels she will never find a way to gain her sense of normalcy back, she meets an unusual guy who keeps her on her toes, and longing to know more. But, there is nothing normal about him and this pulls her into his world. He is the part of life Eve has been trying to get past, a part she never thought existed in real life- Death. And when death literally walks the earth, and creeps into your heart, it is very hard to see any part of life the same way again.

Wingless is a book about life through the eyes of a young girl who simply wants to live and learn. It takes a look at life through deaths eyes. And you see the struggles for two beings one human, and one not to love one another when that shouldn’t be possible. Would it be possible to love someone who could hurt you as nobody else could? Would you love a person who could take everything away from you? It lets you see that not everything is quite, what it seems and it can have you maybe for a quick moment look at things from another point of view. In all the chaos that is life, it is possible to find love amongst all the ugliness.

What they're saying about it:

"I wanted to be the first to recommend this book. It was extremely hard to set this read down once I started it. The story is captivating and draws you in. The characters are memorable and this book leaves you really wanting more. Be on the look out for the other books of this series."--Amazon Reviewer

"So im kind of a sappy romance kind of person but this boook.....WOW! There was just something about it that draws you in without all the gushy stuff.

This an amazing book. So much so, that I actually paid the money to order it from another site.

Eve and Evan are a sweet couple. The story is riveting! Im not gonna say much about it cuz it would just give it away but i will tell anyone looking for a great book to just read it. YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!"--Amazon Reviewer

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Bargain eBooks #240:

Open Source by M. M. Frick

Genre: Thriller

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)



What if a ship carrying a cargo of stolen Russian missiles bound for Iran was mysteriously hijacked? What if Israel was secretly behind the hijacking? What if the guy who fills the vending machines in the office break room figured the whole thing out?

Based on actual events, OPEN SOURCE is a geopolitical thriller that follows Casey Shenk, a Savannah , Georgia , vending route driver with an insatiable curiosity, as he uncovers a black-market arms deal-gone-bad and the truth behind a high-level plot to shape world politics. Casey draws his evidence from open sources; by reading beyond the headlines. When his theorizing catches the attention of the wrong people and anonymous threats turn deadly, Casey looks to Susan Williams, an intelligent, but insecure, analyst for the New York-based consulting firm Intelligence Watch Group for help. The two soon find themselves in the crosshairs and fighting to save their own lives, while preventing an even greater injustice that could affect the balance of power in the Middle East and plunge the world headlong into the next Great War.


What they're saying about it:

"Open Source is a riveting read that will be hard to put down."--Michael J. Carson, The Midwest Book Review

"Open Source is an intriguing novel of international politics played out in the shadow world of diplomacy...torn from today's headlines....an enjoyable and informative read."--Weymouth Symmes, Military Writers Society of America

"Matthew M. Frick has "hit one over the wall" with his debut novel....I hope he continues the exploits of Casey Shenk.., and brings out more from the creatively complex mind of M. M. Frick."--Gary Sorkin, Pacific Book Review

Friday, June 24, 2011

Bargain eBooks #239:

Burned by Bobby DeVito

Genre: Memoir

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)



Note: 10% of the proceeds are going to MUSICARES, the Grammy Award Foundation that helps musicians in distress.

BURNED is the story of a young guitarist as he navigates his way through the music business. Starting in the 80s in a New Wave band, then Rock bands in the 90s, he gets signed to a major label deal and tastes success. But he also tastes a bit more than he bargained for, ending up in multiple rehabs and eventually a mental ward. He then recovers and looks back on a life run wild.


What they're saying about it:

"Although it may be no surprise that the story includes the stereotypical lifestyle excesses ultimately leading to rehab, the level of humor and lust for life Bobby injects throughout makes it impossible put down... Even in the roughest parts.

Unlike similar books by rock superstar legends, this one wasn't written by or for one of those. But DeVito's bio is about being so close to legendary that you can taste it-- sometimes tasting too much.

Having read Clapton's bio, "Up & Down With The Rolling Stones", "Miles" and Aerosmith's "Walk this Way" I can honestly say this book was the fastest paced of all the above. And Bobby's life experiences from a nomadic childhood to touring Italy with Texas Bluesman Sherman Robertson, to studying Aleister Crowley, to living & playing on the Santa Monica Pier, to a mental hospital along with some intense spiritual epiphanies are as interesting and compelling as the best of 'em. And the humor throughout reveals an artist willing to experience a broad spectrum of living despite the costs."--Amazon Reviewer

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Bargain eBooks #238:

Honor Bound by C.J. Archer

Genre: Historical Romance

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Amazon UK
Smashwords (all eBook formats)




Isabel Merritt's quiet life as an assistant to one of London's famous apothecaries hides a deadly secret. A secret that could see her put on trial for witchcraft if the authorities, and her husband, uncover the truth.

When royal spy Sir Nicholas Merritt stumbles upon his estranged wife during an investigation, he can't believe his luck. He's been searching for her for seven long years and now he has her again, in his bed and his life. Except she's resisting all the way. Worse still, she's somehow tangled up with a plot to assassinate the queen. To hold onto her this time, he must find out why she left him while hiding a secret of his own that could tear them apart forever.

What they're saying about it:

"This book grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go until the end. It had everything I love in a story - mystery, adventure and romance with great characters, a sexy hero, lots of funny dialog as well as a plot with plenty of twists."--Amazon Reviewer

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Bargain eBooks #237:

Shifting Fate by Alexis Leno

Genre: Fantasy

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)




Times in the mystic realm of Lizon are changing. The Great War remains a distant past for many, but for others, the bleak past is all too clear. When the royal family of Alii is targeted, the kingdom's only Princess begins a quest to set things right. In a world completely controlled by fate, Brynn of Alii must fight against the Shifters, bent on altering the predestined future, to save the world she knows and secure destiny.

What they're saying about it:

"This story is about a heroic female who defies the odds and leaves her kingdom for the first time on her own and discovers much more than she ever bargained for. It is well written by a first time author attempting to break out onto the stage." - Daniel De Sousa

"Shifting Fate is top notch, first rate fantasy book, full of every element that makes for great fantasy. It is fast paced, rich with strife and conflict, clear good and bad guys and characters I cared about"- G. Rutz


Red Sand and Other Stories by Alexis Leno

Type: Short Story Collection

Genre: Science Fiction

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
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This book of short stories includes 4 various science fiction stories that are meant to tickle your senses. The four stories include Red Sand, Trial and Error, Specimen E3101, and In Space.

•"Red Sand" - A thriller surrounding an up and coming base on the planet Mars. When a science team goes missing, military man Alexander Castillo is sent to investigate. What he brings back with him changes the lives of everyone on the base, forever.

•"Trial and Error" - When Doctor George Peters gets the funding pulled on a project he has put his blood, sweat, and tears into, he'll do anything to get it back.

•"Specimen E3101″ - In a world where babies are few and far between, Elizabeth learns what she was made for. And in the process, she finds something else she hadn't been looking for along the way.

•"In Space" - In space, everything is quiet. There is nowhere to run.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Bargain eBooks #236:

A Very Merry Chase by Teresa Thomas Bohannon

Genre: Regency Romance

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)




Set in early 19th century Regency England, and harking back in style to the heyday of Georgette Heyer and Barbara Cartland, A Very Merry Chase is a comedy of manners and errors that boasts empire fashions, handsome highwaymen, villainous rogues, dashing characters, verbal sparring matches and witty repartee mingled with just a hint of mystery, danger and intrigue.

What they're saying about it:

"This was a very fun, quick read. There are some very witty and humorous parts that I really enjoyed. I expected the outcome, but things didn't come about the way I thought they would in the end and it's always nice to have some twists in the plot. It was also very clean except for some brief mild language. 4.5 stars."

"A Very Merry Chase is a classic Regency Romance. If you love Georgette Heyer you'll love this book. It was nearly bed time when I started reading. I told myself I'd just read the first chapter. Ha! By four in the morning I had to force myself to stop and go to bed. After about two hours sleep I got up to see my husband off to work and then after waving him away with bloodshot eyes, I finished the book...."

Monday, June 20, 2011

Bargain eBooks #235

Dangerous Times by Phillip Frey

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com
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Barnes & Noble (Nook)
Kobo
Sony (for Sony Reader)




Dangerous Times is a crime thriller. The story is contemporary noir with dark humor and the pull of the unpredictable.

Not for the squeamish, it begins as a creepy slow burner that soon leads to sex, violence, murder, and betrayal.

Frank Moore's impish playfulness makes him an alluring antagonist. He has an outrageous, malevolent plan, and has found the key to its success. Frank has found his look-alike, a close-enough double: John Kirk.

John Kirk leads a troublesome life in San Pedro, common troubles that escalate to the dreadful when Frank Moore comes to town. John Kirk, hunted down and pegged for death without knowing why.

What they're saying about it:

"I was a little skeptical when starting this book, but man was I wrong. It takes a few pages for the author to grab you, but when he does he doesn't let go until the last page. Do not miss this one."

"I thought that this was a very well written thriller that kept my attention throughout. I would recommend this to everyone who enjoys fast-paced thrillers."

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Bargain eBooks #234:

The Perfect Rose by Felicia Rogers

Genre: Contemporary Romance

type: Novella

Price: $2.99 to $3.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Astraea Press
Omnilit
All Romance eBooks
eFiction Bookstore
One Place For Romance




Abandoned by his wife and left to raise a child alone, Caleb Reed falls short of the ideal work-from-home dad. He needs a woman to help him, in every sense of the word. At the suggestion of a friend, Caleb agrees to hire Ariel Lauren on a trial basis.

As an orphan, Ariel has more issues than just how to make it on her on. Yes, she needs the money that Caleb offers her, but more than anything she finds she desires his love. One calamity after another befalls her and jeopardizes her new job and her chance at having a family. But through it all, Caleb is by her side, his gruff exterior threatening to melt in the face of their shared attraction. Will they decide to continue life alone or will the magic of Valentine's Day bring them together?

What they're saying about it:

"An excellent read. Extremely sweet story. Enjoyed from beginning to end with a few surprises along the way. Good recommended read."--Amazon Reviewer

"This book cover is awesome!!! This is a sweet romance novella that is a keeper. I only wish that is was longer. Maybe Ms. Rogers will continue with the story and write a sequel. I fell in love with the Caleb, Ariel and Joshua. I was rooting for them to have a happy ending. The story line is great! I enjoyed this read in one afternoon. I will be looking for more from Ms. Rogers. I am excited to have found another author."--Amazon Reviewer

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Bargain eBooks #233:

Teenage Vigilante by Eric Spudic

Genre: Thriller

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)



TEENAGE VIGILANTE is the new ebook from writer Eric Spudic, screenwriter of the cult horror b-movies AQUANOIDS and CREEPIES. The story deals with 18 year old Trevor Buchinsky, who's recently graduated and come home to find his family murdered. He teams up with his uncle to get revenge.

It turns out that a gang of Vietnam vets are tracking down an arsenal of weapons and are hellbent on destroying anyone in their path. In order to stop this ring of terror, Trevor is gonna need a lot of weapons, a lot of bullets, and a whole lotta body bags.

If you dug films like DEATH WISH, THE EXTERMINATOR, SAVAGE STREETS, THE PUNISHER, or KILL BILL, you'll dig this. Lots of action, guns, explosions, martial arts, and revenge. He traded in his diploma for a 12-gauge!

Part screenplay, part comic book - it's a new breed of storytelling from this rookie author. The book plays out as a tribute to 80's action and exploitation films, made by the likes of AIP Home Video, Cannon Pictures, and Cirio Santiago.

What they're saying about it:

"If you're the type of guy who likes vigilante action movies that pit a remorseful and vengeful individual against the decadent, underworld punks that murdered his family in cold blood, TEENAGE VIGILANTE is for you. This is a very light book, which is not surprising since it was adapted from a script. The writing is tight and one can easily imagine the events unfolding on the big screen word-for-word. This thing kept me wholly entertained for the hour it took me to read this while on the elliptical, and with my wandering attention span, that can be tough."--Amazon Reviewer

Friday, June 17, 2011

Bargain ebooks #232:

Possum Dance by Maddie Broome

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Amazon UK




When you believe in the impossible, something wonderful can happen. (And okay, so sometimes something weird happens instead. Whatever.)

After reviving the fortunes of her hometown of Possum Dance, Texas – thanks in large part to an ALF wannabe named Bubba spotted roaming the local Piney Woods – Riley Dare has it made. She owns and operates her own store specializing in the weird and wonderful – Alien Autopsy videos, Bigfoot slippers, and plush Bubbas included. She's a respected member of her community. She's even become something of a local media darling. And okay, so the highlight of her love life in recent days was the blind date with a guy who was expecting his date to be a guy. Still, life is good. If somewhat safe and predictable. And maybe a little boring. Or possibly even a lot.

Enter then Bren Reynolds, a former high school nemesis who'd spent the four months of their shared senior year looking down his nose at the local hicks from the sticks, holding illicit keg parties at the mayor's house, and coming up with new and better ways to convince Riley he was a jerk. The bad news then gets worse – he's Riley's blind date for the local Bubba Festival. And not only does he not remember her, he thinks she's weird – and not particularly wonderful.

All, however, is not lost. A near-riot, a close encounter with a Conspiracy Nut, a dancing Tribble, and a few dozen cookies later, the weird proves to be more than a little wonderful.

What they're saying about it:

"Summer is coming along and this is the perfect book to sit by the pool or at the beach and enjoy on your Kindle. It is a fun and playful book with engaging characters you can't help but like with a full cast of supporting characters that had me laughing through the whole book. Buy the book. You won't regret it."--Amazon Reviewer

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Bargain eBooks #231:

A Scatter of Bones by Maureen Lougen

Genre: Historical

Type: Short story

Price: $0.99

Where to find it:

Smashwords.com (all eBook formats)




In the spring of 1865, Stephen McPherson, recently home from the Danville Civil War prison, finds the bones of a missing young neighbor while out hunting with his brother. Feeling 'as bare as the bones that lay in front of him', Stephen pushes himself to bring the bones back to the boy's family, and realizes something about himself in the process.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Bargain eBooks #230:

Invisible Tears by Abigail Lawrence

Genre: Memoir

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Amazon UK
Smashwords (all eBook formats)





This is the story of Abbie's struggle to survive, the grim details of child abuse of the worst kind all told from the perspective of a little girl.

As a teenager Abbie is uncontrollable. A Modette during the 80's revival, she finds a love of scooters, rebellion and gang life on the wild side. Dulling her pain with alcohol, drugs and promiscuity at a very young age, Abbie loses control and becomes well known to the local police. Not one person can get through to her because she has no fear, no self respect, no morals or self worth. With nothing to lose, she throws herself into one battle after another, blood and guts brawling between the skin heads and the mods on the streets of London.

Her family eventually disowns her realizing they are unable to help. Abbie finds herself in the care of the Court until she is abandoned by children's homes and Social Services too. Alone, penniless and pregnant at the age of 16. Haunted by the secrets of her unspeakable past. Will anyone ever see her invisible tears?


What they're saying about it:

"Over 3 million reports of child abuse are made every year in JUST the United States alone. 7.6% of these are sexual abuse claims (approx. 228,000 children.) Almost five children die everyday as a result of child abuse. More than three out of four are under the age of 4.

Harsh statistics right? Horrifying actually.

A few weeks ago I received a review request from an awe inspiring woman named Abigail Lawrence. She wanted me to read her book "Invisible Tears." I hesitantly agreed knowing that the journey I was about to embark on would be heart wrenching and hard to read, but at the same time, completely and undeniably necessary.

At the age of 6 Abbie's mother died, and with no one there to pick up the pieces she was shipped off to whomever would take her. Unfortunately, the loving and caring home she needed was not what she got, instead she was forced to live with a woman that physically and mentally abused her, and then eventually... in seek of fame... handed her over to local pedophiles in the "entertainment" business. After her father (who had been relatively absent up until this point) finally accepted what was happening to his children he whisked them away for a better life, but sometimes people can be to late, sometime the damage has already been done. Keeping, and constantly reliving the secrets of what really happened to her, forced Abbie to grow into a damaged and rebellious teenager, looking for comfort and drugs where ever she could get them. This is the story of Abbie's struggle to survive, her struggle to understand that not everything was her fault, and the struggle to finally find love and acceptance. This is a story of a small girl, who had to learn to dig her own way out of the trenches... just to be able to breathe.

The novel was written in Abbie's dialogue so it is imperative you be prepared for several things.

1. You are going to experience the worse side of life through the eyes of a child for the first several chapters. They are excruciatingly difficult to read (especially if you have small children) and will, at times, make you feel physically ill.

2. The story will eventually move past blatant gruesomeness, however the story as a whole continues, and can be as equally emotional as the first few pages. (so grab some Kleenex.)

3. If you start reading, do not stop. This is not a book you can put down half way through and wish you had never picked it up to begin with. The epilogue is a very VERY important part of the story and if you don't read it you will never get the intended point of the book. (Pace yourself if you have to but don't give up on it.)

This novel is in no way intended for a young audience, or the faint of heart. It is rough, it is damaging, and it is horrifyingly descriptive. The fact that it is based off of someone's' "real life" experiences makes it only that much more difficult to handle, so read at your own risk.

Until tomorrow my fellow Kindle-ites I bid you ado and leave you with something to think about:

Children who have been sexually abused are 2.5 times more likely to abuse alcohol

Children who have been sexually abused are 3.8 times more likely to develop drug addictions

90% of child sexual abuse victims know the perpetrator in some way; 68% are abused by family members

Maybe one day we will open our eyes."--Amazon Reviewer

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Bargain eBooks #229:

Seeing for the First Time by Nicole Zoltack

Type: Short Story

Price: $0.99

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)
Omnilit
Barnes and Noble (Nook)




For the last ten years, Ana has spent summers with her Gram. With nothing to do, the closest beach two hours away, and Gram, who Ana is convinced is crazy, always in her garden talking to things that aren't there, Ana is bored out of her mind.

One day, Ana sees strange colors floating around Gram as she works in her garden. Gram says they're fairies. She can "See" them, and there are others who can see things. Ana's a Seer, too.

When Gram gives Ana a book that explains about the many different creatures, like selkies, unicorns, vampires, and others, Ana gets curious. She is shocked when she comes across the entry about famous werewolf hunting parents.

Determined to learn where she fits in, Ana's summer gets a lot more exciting as she sets off to find out what she can "see." Only problem is, she's not sure what to do when she finally discovers the truth. And she's not sure she'll live to tell anyone.


What they're saying about it:


"The characters definitely were likable and the story was catching."--Smashwords Reviewer

"this short story is a nice taste of of a new YA universe."--Smashwords Reviewer

Monday, June 13, 2011

Bargain eBooks #228:

Hungry For You by A.M. Harte

Genre: Dark Speculative Fiction

Type: Anthology, Short Story Collection

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon (Kindle)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)




There is no greater drug than relationships; there is no sweeter death than love.”
Love is horrible. It’s ruthless, messy, mind-altering, and raw. It takes no prisoners. It chews you up and spits you out and leaves you for dead. Love is, you could say, very much like a zombie.

In this haunting short story collection, anything is possible—a dying musician turns to tea for inspiration; a police sergeant struggles with a very unusual victim; a young wife is trapped in a house hiding unimaginable evil....

With Hungry For You, A.M. Harte explores the disturbing and delightful in an anthology that unearths the thin boundary between love and death.


What they're saying about it:

“Ms. Harte writes with such beautiful subtlety that I really needed to pace myself reading Hungry For You . . . This a brilliant collection that I recommend to any zombie lovers, those of us who like our fiction on the dark side, or for readers who love love, no matter what it does to you.” — Soleil Noir on Black Sun Reviews

“Who would have thought zombies could be so… tender? [Hungry For You] makes zombies less scary, more revolting, but also morbidly fascinating . . . it’s smart and spunky, bringing together horror, tragedy, romance and dark humour.” — Inkspot on Violin in a Void

“British author A.M. Harte is one of those who takes the zombie folklore and spins it around to give us a different taste of zombies. I think there is something for everyone in Hungry For You.” — Tina Mats on One More Page

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Bargain eBooks #227:

Through Smoke by Jessica Tate

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)




Firefighter Michael McGinnis is no stranger to intense situations. Veteran of New York’s Ladder Twenty-One Company as a search and rescue man, he has seen his share of burning infernos, high-rise saves, and intense emergency situations. Despite McGinnis’ years on the job, nothing can prepare him for getting tangled in his brother’s mistakes as a drug addict and gambler, especially when a blood thirsty bookie gets involved. A romance sparks between him and fellow paramedic, Eva Crisante, catching him even more off guard. Morals are tested, lies are told, and relationships are built and then torn to ruins. The problems ahead are more challenging than any fire McGinnis has experienced. He learns that bravery is not only needed in his job with the department, but also in dire situations away from work. His tough love for his brother is tested, proving that there truly are things more dangerous than a five-alarm fire.

What they're saying about it:

"I read this author's first book, Modern Day Drifter, and said I would like to see her add some depth and complexity to her story. Well, she certainly added those items for this book. In Through Smoke, the characters were well-developed and the story was well-plotted. I wanted to keep reading to see what would happen with Mikey, Casey, and Eve. I cared about these characters and wanted to see their lives settle down and be good for them. Mikey and Casey are brothers and seemed very different from each other at first, but I don't think they were really that different. Casey was a true drug addict and gambler and Mikey struggles with alcohol. They had lost their father when they were very young and had a tough time dealing with his death, having never really grieved properly. Although their brotherly relationship has issues and Casey's gambling debts cause both brothers to become involved with a violent bookie, the love between the brothers is always evident. Eve is Mikey's love interest and also likeable. Their relationship develops and grows throughout the story, and they seem to be good for each other. This book held my interest until the end. It was filled with action and emotion, and I recommend it to others."

"I received an advanced reader copy of this book, actually as it was being written. I have to say, I loved watching the plot develop and the characters grow complex and fully fleshed out with each new chapter. There is plenty of action, from raging fires to encounters with a violent bookie, but it never overshadows the characters, especially Michael, the main character."

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Bargain eBooks #226

Unconventional by J. J. Hebert

Genre: Inspirational Fiction

Price: $2.99 - $3.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)




YOUNG JAMES FROST just knows, deep in his bones, that he's a writer. He writes far into early mornings, after his wearying hours of scrubbing toilets and sweeping floors. He loves writing that much.

But it's not only the joy of words that keeps him grinding; it's his desire to retire the janitor's mop. He sees being published as the key to living an improved life. James has another deep-seated conviction: that he's not good enough. He secretly longs to be accepted. However, the conventional others in his life seem all too willing to remind him that he's wasting his time.

Then he meets and falls in love with Leigh, the one bright spot in his endless misery of self-doubt. A quiet but resolutely religious girl, she has to fight off disapproval of her own from overly critical parents, whose insults are countered by James's often-voiced admiration of her. Likewise, Leigh's faith in his talents begins to build his confidence, eventually allowing her to introduce him to a different way to help himself: relying on God.

Ultimately, James's newfound faith is sorely tested to the point of doubt when his dream to be published seems to melt into a mirage, smothered by countless rejection slips from agents and publishers. His faith is also battered by having to fight highly emotional battles and suffer fear and loss. Just when James appears hopelessly sapped by devastating events, one last door opens, and he's rocked by an epiphany.


What they're saying about it:

"Unconventional is a wonderful story full of heart, humor, and what it means to truly be successful. An A+ novel for the keeper shelf." —Gemma Halliday, award-winning author

"I loved Unconventional, a stirring love story and spiritual journey that will surely touch your heart. You’ll remember James Frost for a long time!" —Cecelia Dowdy, inspirational romance novelist

Friday, June 10, 2011

Bargain eBooks #225:

Hemingway Point by Nora Carroll

Genre: Romance, Women's Fiction

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)




When Jess spends the summer in her late grandmother's rambling Victorian summer cottage, she uncovers heart-rending mysteries and lost love. It has been seventeen years since Jess has last visited the elite lakefront summer club where she had spent the summers of her youth. Now, she returns with her photographer boyfriend who wants to write an article about the distinctive old house. Sifting through old letters and pictures she finds in a hidden trunk, Jess unravels long-hidden family secrets, including, just maybe, the secret to her own heart. In this vivid, cinematic debut, Nora Carroll tells the story of love lost and found in lyrical and evocative language that touches the heart.


What they're saying about it:

"By turns heart-rending and emotionally powerful, this tale of family secrets and lost love is a steal at only 99 cents."--Amazon Reviewer

"This is a deeply written story that deals with love, heartache, deceit and hidden secrets. There is a mildly hint at sexual encounters but nothing extra sensual which makes for a good read. This is the authors first novel and I feel she will become an up and coming author in the near future if she keeps writing novels like this one and does not go into erotic or heavy sexual encounters in her works. She should go far with this first book. Recommended"--Amazon Reviewer

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Bargain eBooks #224:


Madeline Mann by Julia Buckley

Genre: Mystery

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)



Madeline Mann is a small town reporter whom nobody takes seriously until her old high school friend disappears; when Maddy begins her search for Logan Lanford, everyone takes notice.

This might be because just about everyone is a suspect in Logan's disappearance, from his neglected wife to the shady mayor to Logan's jealous brother. Even Madeline's boyfriend seems to harbor some resentment toward the AWOL Logan and his reputation as a philanderer.

In searching for her old friend, Madeline is also searching for vindication of her career choice and a chance to be independent from a family that threatens to drive her crazy.

What they're saying about it:

"In her bright debut, Maddy is a welcome addition to the cozy scene."
--Kirkus Reviews

"An intriguing debut in an engaging, fresh new series. Make mine Madeline Mann!"
--Julia Spencer-Fleming, author of I SHALL NOT WANT

“This tightly plotted mystery is a fast-paced exhilarating ride, and investigative reporter Madeline Mann is by far the best fe-male lead to come along since Stephanie Plum. A cool, clever, funny read, and the beginning of an absolutely delightful series. Julia Buckley rocks.”
—Anne Frasier, bestselling author of HUSH and PALE IMMORTAL



Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Julia Buckley

Genre: Mystery

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)



Only months after solving her first mystery, Madeline is called to do God's work--or so says her former English teacher, Sister Moira--by investigating the mysterious death of a young nun named Sister Joanna.

Joanna's death is ten years in the past, but Moira has been troubled by dreams of her young friend, and she is convinced that Joanna was murdered.

Having heard of Madeline's investigative skills, Moira asks her to look into Joanna's death and find out if a murderer still lurks in the town of Webley, and if the dark secrets behind the death of a nun have somehow placed other people in danger.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Bargain eBooks #223:

Demon Accords Series by John Conroe

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Series

Price: $2.99 to $3.99

Where to Get It (all 3 Books)

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Sony (Sony Reader)
Kobo Books




God Touched is an approx. 85,000 word novel in the Urban Fantasy genre. The story chronicles the life of Christian (Chris Gordon), a rooke NYPD cop with an irresistable ability to exorcise demons.

Chris saves a beautiful girl in a spooky nightclub from a demon in a human body. Tatiana Demidova is heir to the Demidova real estate fortune, but more importantly, she is the world's only known 'born' vampire. Chris quickly has his hands full with overprotective vampires, werewolves, were weasels, a secret unit of the NYPD and an unstoppable Damnedthing that wears the shape of a giant short-faced bear.


Demon Driven continues the story, following Chris through his own fight to control the changes in his body and mind. Sometimes the hardest fight is against the demon within.






Brutal Asset pits Chris and Tanya against a gang of outlaw weres and a secret govenrment blackops project.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Bargain eBooks #222:

A Heart in Sun and Shadow by Annie Bellet

Genre: Fantasy

Price: $4.95

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)



In an ancient Wales that never was…

The twin brothers Emyr and Idrys are cursed to live as hounds; Emyr by night, and Idrys by day. The twins believe they will be trapped this way forever until they meet the fierce and curious Áine, a changeling woman born with fey blood and gifts struggling to fit into a suspicious human world.

Áine unravels the fate of Emyr and his twin as all three of them fall in love. To free her lovers from the curse, she embarks on a journey to the realm of the fey where she confronts her own unique gifts and heritage. Ultimately, she must decide where her heart truly lies and what she’s willing to risk to get what she desires most.


What they're saying about it:

"A Heart in Sun and Shadow was an enchanting novel that had me riveted from beginning to end. The premise reminded me of the 80s fantasy classic Ladyhawke, with a dash of treacherous Fey. The language and characters were rich and inviting and can't wait to read the next book."--Amazon Reviewer

"This book makes me feel like the real world melts away, and i am fully enveloped in a fairy tale world. I've read every fairy tale i can get my hands on, since i was a kid. this book reminds me of those classic fairy tales. the cleverness, the magic, the beauty. The other thing i like about this story is the original way the author describes things. The sentences hit the ear nicely, and are so descriptive. it's a beautiful adventure."--Amazon Reviewer

Monday, June 6, 2011

Bargain eBooks #221:

Heirs of Mars: Preludes by Joseph Lewis

Type: Short Story Collection

Price: $0.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)



To Reign in Heaven (19 years before the novel) – India is a synthetic woman in love, passing a blissful year studying Venus and reveling in a shared dreamspace with her silksteel lover. But when her Mother chooses to sacrifice her children, India’s memory of love is her only weapon to save her brothers and sisters.

To Walk the Earth (18 years before the novel) – Victoria is ready to move into the wilderness, far away from the manufactured monotony of modern life. But her boyfriend decides to go to Mars instead, leaving her to enjoy one last motorcycle ride all alone.

To Serve in Hell (1 day before the novel) – Neil is just a man struggling to get through another day on Mars: lousy food, cramped quarters, and a child who doesn’t understand why he can’t have a puppy. But when a cloner arrives, Neil has a chance to take control of something for once in his life, and to avenge the death of his parents.


What they're saying about it:

"`Preludes' is a collection of 3 stories set in the world of Heirs of Mars.
`To Reign in Hell' is set 19 years before the events in the novel and tells us more about the AI intelligence Mother aboard the satellite around Venus.

`To Walk the Earth' is set 18 years before and details Asher's last days on Earth and the lover he left behind.

`To Serve in Hell' is set 1 day before and deals with a Martian colonist's view of the Cloners.

These stories are an excellent addition to the Heir of Mars universe. They expand the story out from the central themes of the novel giving interesting insights into the back stories of the characters."

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Bargain eBooks #220:

Threads: The Reincarnation of Anne Boleyn by Nell Gavin

Genre: Historical Fantasy, Paranormal

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)




In 1536, Henry and Anne are at the mercy of influences outside their control, explosively incompatible, and caught in a marriage that ends in betrayal so shocking that Anne requires lifetimes to recover.

Henry, seemingly in defense of Anne (but more likely acting out of "stubborn perverseness", she observes), terrorizes England and decrees widespread political murder in order to protect her. Ultimately, to Anne's horror, this once passionate husband turns on her and has her executed as well.

Threads, a reincarnation fantasy, opens with Anne's execution. Her fury at her husband’s betrayal has enough momentum to survive centuries, but in Threads she learns that she has been assigned a hard task: she must review their history together through a number of past lives, and find it within herself to forgive him. This may prove difficult and take some time. The husband in question is Henry Tudor, the notorious Henry VIII. The narrator is the stubborn, volatile Anne Boleyn, who is not at all inclined to forgive.

It is a very unusual love story.

William Faulkner Competition finalist for best novel.


What they're saying about it:

"Never, ever have I even considered writing a review, but this book deserves far, far more praise than it has received. The language is elegant and jewel-like and the story is transcendant. The use of the Hindu concept of reincarnation and the historically notorious relationship of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII are wonderful devices to explore love, trust, betrayal and forgiveness, in all types of relationships, throughout time. "Each society-each group within each society-chooses something with which to assign inferiority. ... Among the powerful, it is the powerless; among the rich, it is the poor; among the men, it is the women. ... Neither side sees the humanity in the other. Both sides are equally wrong in this." There are so many levels to the passionate, intricate and exquisitely expressed stories told here. It is a story of love, forgiveness, choice and redemption with some of the most beautiful contemporary prose I've ever had the pleasure to read. And I'm really glad my copy is hardcover, although I may have to order a softcover to loan to friends. I'm not letting my copy out of the house."--Amazon Reviewer

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Bargain eBooks #219:

Modern Malice by Walton Dornisch

Price: $2.00

Where to Get It:

Smashwords (all eBook formats)




"Modern Malice" is the nightmarish tale of a man trapped in a maze of hallways that are filled with his deepest desires and his most frantic fears. He goes from the knowing at birth that in his true being, he is a comet and ends up becoming the monster of his choice, in order to find true happiness, but just for the now. It's all about relationships and disconnects, all the haunts and ghosts and monsters that live in our hearts and our heads. It showcases many of the monsters with messages that we meet daily.

Everyone is in this book. Find yourself.


What they're saying about it:

Here are some comments that I have received:

"A dizzy trip down the rabbit hole, with startling imagery and insight. Buckle up - it's going to be a bumpy and illuminating ride!"--Smashwords Reviewer

Warren Peece read it and called me and said "It gave me a different way of seeing the world and thinking about the impact that we have on each other in our lives. Made me want to be more gentle"--Smashwords Reviewer

Friday, June 3, 2011

Bargain eBooks #218:

Priscilla the Great by Sybil Nelson

Genre: Middle Grade

Price: $0.99 - $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)



Today I'm glad to host Sybil Nelson, main organizer of the Kindle Indiependence Contest to win a free Kindle, and her book, Priscilla the Great!

If you think your middle school years are awkward and traumatic, try going through them with fire shooting out of your fingers!

Hey, I’m Priscilla and all I want is to be a normal seventh grader. That’s hard enough with an older brother annoyingly obsessed with Christina Aguilera, mischievous baby twin brothers who could scare the sin off of Satan, and parents more puzzling than a Rubik’s cube in the Bermuda triangle.

But when psycho, genetically enhanced assassins start trying to kill me and my family, being normal is downright impossible.

What they're saying about it:

"Priscilla the Great is a wonderfully funny book! I have had the pleaure of reading this book and, as a grade school teacher, I have plans to get a copy for my classroom as well. Priss in no simpering heroine, waiting to be rescued by a cute boy. She's spunky and has a great sense of humor. Priss really is a positive role model for girls. Priscilla's younger brothers add a little bit of grossness to the story that boys will appreciate as well. I would definitely recommend Priscilla the Great to anyone looking for something for their child."--Amazon Reviewer

"This book is full of action and I was always either laughing like crazy, or awing like crazy (is that even a verb?) or giggling like crazy. I was never bored, never pissed off at anyone. This is a highly entertaining read, and though it's obviously aimed at Middle Grade audiences, I think older people would enjoy it too."--Amazon Reviewer

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Bargain eBooks #217:

The First Day After Life by Cristian YoungMiller

Genre: Spiritual/Metaphysical Fiction

Price: $2.99

Where to Get It:

Amazon.com (Kindle)
Smashwords (all eBook formats)



Tian, a young psychic with overwhelming personal demons and a strong sense of purpose dies suddenly and arrives in the afterlife to an unexpected world outside of heaven. Irabell, his guide, shows Tian that the afterworld is a repository for more than just humans, and explains to him the mystery behind his psychic abilities.

Disturbed by what he learns, Tian escapes his guide and breaks into heaven. There Tian meets a 1500 year old, discontented heavenly resident who shares with him the secret of heaven and god.

Tian's otherworldly journey is cut short when he is forced to make the most important decision of his life. He can choose to stay in the afterlife and reap the rewards he has sown during a difficult life, or he can return to his broken body and complete the journey he was truly meant to take.


What they're saying about it:

"Cristian YoungMiller is a secure writer who is perhaps best known for his brief but entertaining AND educational books 'Happiness May Vary (previously titled 'Happiness thru the art of penis enlargement'), 'Everybody Masturbates', 'Everybody Masturbates for Girls', 'Everybody Has Those Thoughts...so it doesn't mean you're gay'. But in this current major novel Cristian YoungMiller deals with issues that were born in his birthplace in the Bahamas and have followed him through his career as a director and screenwriter: he is on an ongoing journey to explore 'the gap between science and spirituality'.

THE FIRST DAY AFTER LIFE is a fascinating tale/fable that incorporates time travel, exploration of life after death, the netherworld of the soul of the universe, contemporary religions, speaking with the spirits or souls of the departed and even visiting them after some rather bizarre circumstances that bounce between this world and the next to come, between scientific study and spiritual realms of thought. As such it is not always easy to follow the story line: frequent backtracking to read prior chapters again in order to grasp where the author has taken us is necessary to stay on track.

Our main character is Tian, a unique lad with occult psychic abilities who dies at the beginning of the novel (he returns to his pre-death state frequently to re-think his relationships and incidents that occurred in his time on earth) and enters a purgatorial region where he discovers his guide Irabell (who has a very strange life story of his own!) who provides asides into the composition of the universe and the various 'compartments' that range from souls of the deceased and aliens and other strange concepts and informs Tian of the origins of his psychic abilities. Tian eventually escapes to heaven and there goes through a mental metamorphosis that allows him to make some rather shattering decisions.

Along the way YoungMiller takes time to explore the concept of atoms and the structure of matter and motion (very beautifully explained for the novice student of physics), the multi-dimensionality of all living creatures. But these are just topics this book explores in the form of a novel. It is YoungMiller's writing that is intoxicating: 'But after all of the years of his [Tian's] studying the spiritual books and the books on physics, a stone cracked the surface of his peaceful mind. "A loner stays alone, wants for nothing, and affects nothing around him. A discontented person constantly reaches out to others drawing them closer and then pushing them away," he considered. A discontented person is driven to search for more and has an effect on others. That person goes up and down. And more importantly, that person's discontented life is like all of the other discontented lives that are reaching and pushing through the malaise.'

Cristian YoungMiller's style of writing finds almost no comparisons as far as novel writing is concerned. Yes, there are aspects of 'Le Petit Prince', 'Gulliver's Travels', Moody's 'Life After Life', 'The Tibetan Book of the Dead, etc. But what YoungMiller has succeeded in creating is a character who in many ways can be Everyman. His journey may be a bit strenuous to follow at times, but it is consistently entertaining, gripping, compelling and educational. There probably is a screenplay hiding within the covers of this fascinating novel...Grady Harp, April 11"--Amazon Reviewer

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Would You Like to Win A Kindle?

Does your kid love your Kindle as much as you do and won’t leave it alone?

Is he or she borrowing it so much that you’ve sent out a search party?

Would you really, really like your kid to have their own Kindle so you can have yours back, but you don’t want to drop another hundred bucks (or more) in this lousy economy?


Look no further, because starting today, twenty independent Young Adult and Middle Grade authors will host a contest to give away a free Kindle! Not only that, but it’s a free Kindle loaded with all the top independent Young Adult and Middle Grade titles from a variety of genres. Additional entries may also be obtained by reading participating authors’ books and leaving honest customer reviews on Amazon.com or Goodreads.

This is an event celebrating YA and MG independent authors and the love of reading. In order to enter, participants can register at the official INDIEpendence Day website, found HERE. Or, you can click the widget on the upper right hand corner of the screen.

Additional entries can be obtained by Tweeting about the event, and ‘Liking’ the event on its FaceBook page. More info can be found at the main page.

Sign up here for FREE!

Read the rules HERE


The contest opens on June 1, 2011, with the winner to be announced on July 4, 2011.


Prizes!


Grand Prize: 1 FREE Kindle with all participating authors' ebooks loaded on to it.

First Place: 1 FREE copy of each eBook

Second Place: 10 FREE (participating( eBooks of their choice

Third place: 5 FREE (participating) eBooks of their choice