Download or read book Junkyard Druid written by M. D. Massey and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JUNKYARD DRUID A New Adult Urban Fantasy Novel From M.D. Massey A cursed druid, blackmailed by a faery queen to find a missing magic rock. Let's just hope they don't hack the druid off... for everyone's sake. Name's Colin McCool. Folks call me the Junkyard Druid. I hate that name. Despite my last name, I'm not "cool" like the other hunters in town. I don't run an occult bookstore, I've never owned a Harley, and I didn't inherit a family fortune passed down through generations of hunters before me. And I kind of have this curse on me that's messed up my life. So, things have gone to hell since I was cursed. I live in a junkyard, my mentor Finn is a heroin addict, I've got the Cold Iron Circle breathing down my neck, and the local Fae Queen Maeve is blackmailing me into doing her dirty work. Now I'm in way over my head trying to retrieve Maeve's stolen magic rock, all while helping my friend Belladonna solve a series of murders that may or may not involve the local werewolves. And did I mention that my girlfriend is a ghost? If I can just get the Faery Queen's tathlum back, and help Belladonna solve the murders... Then I just might live long enough to finish my first year of college. - - - Junkyard Druid is a new adult fantasy novel that interweaves elements of paranormal mystery and suspense to introduce an exciting new world and characters in the urban fantasy paranormal genre. It is the first book in the Colin McCool urban fantasy series for adults. Readers of Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Kevin Hearne, and Al K. Line will enjoy exploring this new fantasy world through the eyes of Colin McCool. Get your copy today!

Download or read book The Indie Author Guide written by April Hamilton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is Your Roadmap to Success! The Indie Author Guide takes you through every stage of the self-publishing process. With e-books, print on demand and the power of Web 2.0, you have the ability to publish your own high quality books and go indie—just as filmmakers and musicians have done. Get detailed instructions, complemented by screenshots, so you can get the most of cutting edge publishing options. April L. Hamilton, founder of Publetariat, an online news hub and community for indie authors, gives you insight to the latest technology and step-by-step advice for making the most of your self-publishing options. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to: • organize your files • create your brand • explore your self-publishing options • format your book for POD • edit and revise you work • design your own book cover • publish through a POD print service provider • publish in e-book formats • build an author platform • promote your work • transition from indie to mainstream publishing Plus, you'll get worksheets to help you plan and organize your book, your business, and your writing life, as well as an HTML primer so you can build your own website—even if you're not tech savvy. The Indie Author Guide gives you the skills and confidence you need to take full advantage of today's unique publishing opportunities and grow your readership yourself.

Download or read book Run Lab Rat Run written by Shawn C. Butler and published by Shawn C. Butler. This book was released on 2022-08-06 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To escape the lab, she has to survive the deadliest race on Earth The tests never stopped, but they told her she'd be fine. She was nearly indestructible. She knew it was a lie. Genetic test subjects like her usually died by thirty, and they always died in pain. But on her 21st birthday, she’s given a chance to escape the lab and live forever. She just has to survive the deadliest race on earth. Critical Praise “Vivid and fast-paced, Run Lab Rat Run explores the coming era of human augmentation at every level, from scientific to ethical, asking ‘What if every possibility comes true? Might we split into dozens of species?’ This is the real deal in speculative fiction.” – David Brin, author of The Postmanand Existence. "Gattaca meets the Hunger Games in this dystopian science fiction adventure" - K.A. Fox, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Murphy's Law Series "Shawn C. Butler pulls the reader into a world of genetic enhancements and mutations, artificial intelligence, robots and implants...a cautionary tale; a complex, thought-provoking and twisted story of specieism and discrimination, competition, power and control." - ReadingCafe "5 stars! Recommended tolovers of gripping futuristic tales with themes of society, inequality, and genetic modification. Run Lab Rat Run proved to be an insightful and gripping read, surrounding core themes of society, discrimination, and genetic modification. It was a highly thought-provoking read." - Bookish Beyond “I was instantly immersed in the book. Such fantastic, descriptive language without being verbose. Written so that it was a scarily believable future. A strong female lead who is also beautifully flawed such that we can empathise with her.” – Isobel Ross "A fun and entertaining read that presents science fiction in a very believable way. Brilliant metaphors and imagery that could only be written by someone with personal experience in pushing a body to its limits." - Tim Y “Shawn Butler presents us with a glimpse into this possible future in an entertaining tale of an athletic competition gone mad.” – Lazarus Lake (aka Gary Cantrell), Founder of the Barkley Marathons Inspiration Run Lab Rat Run's core message is about what it means to be genetically engineered. What does “human” mean, and how will we share the planet with bioengineering humans who are, possibly, far superior physically and mentally to our “natural” selves? Will we have a caste system, a hierarchy analogous to white supremacy, with the most modified on top? Those questions and many more occurred to me when CRISPR was introduced to the world.CRISPR offered new way of genetically modifying pretty much anything, cheaply and easily. It’s obvious that within a few years, and far less than a generation, human beings will be editing themselves–first for disease resistance, then for genetic anomalies, and then for, well, whatever we want. If that doesn’t scare you, you’re not paying attention. Run Lab Rat Run is about one very possible world where value is determined by degrees of modification; a world I sincerely hope we do not choose.

Download or read book 100 Days of Sunlight written by Abbie Emmons and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When 16-year-old poetry blogger Tessa Dickinson is involved in a car accident and loses her eyesight for 100 days, she feels like her whole world has been turned upside-down. Terrified that her vision might never return, Tessa feels like she has nothing left to be happy about. But when her grandparents place an ad in the local newspaper looking for a typist to help Tessa continue writing and blogging, an unlikely answer knocks at their door: Weston Ludovico, a boy her age with bright eyes, an optimistic smile...and no legs. Knowing how angry and afraid Tessa is feeling, Weston thinks he can help her. But he has one condition -- no one can tell Tessa about his disability. And because she can't see him, she treats him with contempt: screaming at him to get out of her house and never come back. But for Weston, it's the most amazing feeling: to be treated like a normal person, not just a sob story. So he comes back. Again and again and again. Tessa spurns Weston's "obnoxious optimism", convinced that he has no idea what she's going through. But Weston knows exactly how she feels and reaches into her darkness to show her that there is more than one way to experience the world. As Tessa grows closer to Weston, she finds it harder and harder to imagine life without him -- and Weston can't imagine life without her. But he still hasn't told her the truth, and when Tessa's sight returns he'll have to make the hardest decision of his life: vanish from Tessa's world...or overcome his fear of being seen. 100 Days of Sunlight is a poignant and heartfelt novel by author Abbie Emmons. If you like sweet contemporary romance and strong family themes then you'll love this touching story of hope, healing, and getting back up when life knocks you down.

Download or read book Self Publishing 3 0 written by Alliance Of Independent Authors and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-Publishing 3.0 is a concept and a publishing era defined by the concept: that any author (with the requisite skills) now has the means to establish a sustainable and scalable business. It is also a campaign from the Alliance of Independent Authors (#selfpub3.0) that works with authors, readers, literary organizations, and creative industries to support independent authors in acquiring the three necessary skills: writing, publishing and creative business. The Self-Publishing 3.0 era, the era of author enterprise, began around 2018. In this era, writers are moving beyond exclusively signing all rights to a single 3rd-party publisher, or exclusively self-publishing with one platform or service, into true creative and commercial independence. This short book outlines both the concept and campaign and aims to explain to self-publishing authors why Self-Publishing 3.0 is important, the tools and techniques driving this trend, and how to take part in this movement that is enabling authors in more number than ever before to earn a living from writing and publishing books.

Download or read book Don t Breathe a Word written by Jennifer McMahon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-05-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Don’t Breathe a Word is a haunting page-turner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime.” —Joshilyn Jackson, author of Never Have I Ever On a soft summer night in Vermont, twelve-year-old Lisa went into the woods behind her house and never came out again. Before she disappeared, she told her little brother, Sam, about a door that led to a magical place where she would meet the King of the Fairies and become his queen. Fifteen years later, Phoebe is in love with Sam, a practical, sensible man who doesn't fear the dark and doesn't have bad dreams—who, in fact, helps Phoebe ignore her own. But suddenly the couple is faced with a series of eerie, unexplained occurrences that challenge Sam's hardheaded, realistic view of the world. As they question their reality, a terrible promise Sam made years ago is revealed—a promise that could destroy them all. “Jennifer McMahon never flinches and never fails to surprise…as [she] weaves a young couple into a perverse fairyland where Rosemary’s Baby could be at home.” —Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Murderer’s Daughters

Download or read book The Plot Dot written by Derek Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Adult Coloring Book for Authors!This book will help you paint powerful visual scenes that stick with readers long after they're finished your book. The techniques described within are simple and easy to use. Think of this as a guided coloring book adventure. YOUR adventure.There are lots of systems and guides to plotting, but if you're like me you have journals filled with notes, scenes and description... it can get overwhelming. I've based this book on traditional three-act story architecture, but it's greatly simplified. Plotters and pantsers can use the guided exercises to gain greater visual clarity and build more meaningful scenes with resonance. This book will help you get organized and unlock hidden potential in your scenes that you didn't know was there, by going beyond words and focusing on drawing and coloring your scenes until you have a full outline.This book makes an excellent workbook for writing retreats, is simple enough for children to use (it's never too early to write your first novel), and introduces a new, and hopefully useful, way to organize your novel, improve your writing, and create unforgettable scenes that will make a deep and lasting impact.

Download or read book Marrying Miss Marshal written by Lacy Williams and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inspirational historical romance"--Spine.

Download or read book Indie Writing Advice written by Denice Shaw and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of being an indie author is to strive for exposure. Of all the challenges with writing, it's being ingenuous with getting the word out there about your work that is the most taxing. Ask any indie author and they'll likely agree. We can all throw hundreds of dollars at promotion, and I'm sure we've all tried that, but the most inventive way of spreading the word about your craft is by blogging. That is what brings me to this book. Indie Writing Advice Volume II is effectively all the blogs which I've written during the year 2013. Through my blogs I shared all the knowledge and tips I learned while focusing on three things: writing more books, submitting my completed manuscripts to publishers, and researching more productive ways to promote my work. The year 2013 was an important one for me; it was the year I was awarded a traditional publishing contract. It is my hope that if a publishing contract is your objective, that by following at least some of the guidelines from this book, that you will get closer to achieving your goal. Some Topics Discussed: Relax, Being an author is a process 10 Things I never thought I would do as an author What do you do when you're stuck writing a scene? Book Layout: it's a little thing but makes all the difference How to create a book trailer Things to be careful of when self-publishing How do you define success as a writer? How do you create powerful, realistic and interesting characters? How to deal with negative reviews My top ten list of reasons why writers/bloggers need to get a good night's sleep If the word fits, use it Why I've gone back to the 80/20 rule for writing I've finished writing my manuscript. Why am I not as excited as before? Why is there such a gap in your resume? 10 Query Letter tips to get better responses A book trailer...with a twist Can we treat book sales the same as product sales? What's that, Mr. Timer? Yes, I'm indebted to you How to translate a publisher's rejection letter How to grow your writer's toolbox one word at a time Why do we love to hate certain characters? Creating a main character readers will love to hate 10 Simple things you can do today to improve website engagement Your website: what makes them come? What makes them stay? How do you create memorable secondary characters? What should you be posting on social media sites? When is it time to shift gears on Twitter? Do you have an Amazon author central profile? Guest Posts: Five Ways to Avoid Spammers What is important about Google analytics? Writing Style: As individual as your own reflection And much more!

Download or read book Become a Successful Indie Author written by Craig Martelle and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demystifying the tangled web of self-publishing to put you on the road to success. This is a motivational guide based on my two and a half million published words (mostly with Amazon) to help you see past the hurdles that are keeping you from climbing the mountain of success. Nothing is overwhelming once it's been explained. If you are smart enough to write a book, you are smart enough to do everything else needed to make your indie author business a success. "Craig, thanks to the book, I went from kicking around vague concepts for my first series to knowing exactly how to proceed with it, and because of that I know it'll be far more successful than it would have been if I hadn't read this." "This was insightful and motivating, I'm inspired and wiser for it. Thank you, Craig." "Over the years, I've read many How To Books, Self Help Biographies, and Industry Books. Become a Successful Indie Author is one of the best. It reads like a novel, teaches specifics like a field manual, and shines light on pathways through the dark jungle of self-publishing." Clocking in at nearly 50,000 words, this guide has something for every budding author as well as those who have already published, but for whom success remains elusive. In this business there is only one hard and fast rule - you must find readers willing to pay for your stories. It starts with the first sentence. You have to write a gripping story that people want to read, wrap a cover around the book, and then do the marketing. There's no doubt that you can do it. Let me show you how.

Download or read book How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method written by Randy Ingermanson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Snowflake Method-ten battle-tested steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story.

Download or read book The Blood That Binds written by Dave Sivers and published by . This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quiet Buckinghamshire village is reeling. After twelve year old Leanne Richards has been killed by a hit and run driver, the two classmates who were with her that night disappear. DI Lizzie Archer and DS Dan Baines search for the truth, unearthing buried pasts and secret loves. But is time running out for the girls? Or is it already too late?

Download or read book The Enclave written by H M Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Survivor. Hunter. Prey.Federation officer Katherine Kirk, a survivor of the Alliance holding facility at Yunga, is now on the brink of capturing its infamous commander.But that joy gets ripped away from Kirk when her ship is abruptly pulled from the line and sent to ferry a Federation Ambassador to Junter 3. Once there, Kirk finds herself quickly embroiled in the bitter politics between the New Holland Government and the Val Myrain Refugees claiming asylum.After an attack on the New Holland Government Center, Kirk and her team hunt the enemy across the planet and discover an Alliance facility hidden deep beneath one of the Val Myrain enclaves. And contains a secret to horrifying to believe possible. If you are after a fast-paced, action-driven story that will have you wanting to reach for the next book in the series...Then you'll love H.M. Clarke's series starter! Buy The Enclave today.

Download or read book Catch Your Death written by Mark Edwards and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-01-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fear is contagious... The No.1 bestselling book from Mark Edwards and Louise Voss.

Download or read book The Opportunist written by Tarryn Fisher and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Opportunist Olivia Kaspen never imagined she'd get a second chance with her first love, the one she foolishly let slip away. When fate brings them together in a chance encounter, Olivia discovers that not only has Caleb Drake moved on, but he's forgotten her too. Olivia finds herself asking how far she is willing to go to get him back. Standing in her way is his new girlfriend, a red-headed viper named Leah Smith. Olivia must fight for what was once hers, and in the process discover that sometimes love falls short of redemption.

Download or read book Indie Writing Advice written by Denice Shaw and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publishing a book today isn't just about writing. With the turbulent industry we all need to establish our platform, mostly on our own, and before our book hits the shelves.In my experience with self publishing six books, I've learned many things from others and independently. This book outlines all the useful tips, advice and awareness that I've picked up along my writing journey.Here's what you'll find in this book:• Being a writer is easy, right?• Your first book, is it all about ego?• Subsidy publishing; friend or foe?• Character development: letting your baby go• Let your readers fall in love with your character, not your plot• Tips on how to write an honest book review• How to write a crappy book• 10 common mistakes made in your first draft• Do you like weak blogs or strong blogs?• If you wouldn't read it to your mother, would you read it yourself?• 15 Tips for the First Day of Your KDP Select FREE Promotion• 5 More Tips to Make the Best out of Your KDP Select FREE Promotion Days• My Kindle FREE promotion is over….now what?• Should you help promote a book you haven't read?• Are you actually reading other people's blog posts?• What is your literary lifeline?• To join KDP Select or not…that is the question• The writer/reader: a Jekyll and Hyde character• What if readers don't use the 'Look Inside' feature?• Book sales hit a slump?• How to tweet your book-5 easy steps• Places to market your book for free or minimum cost• How important are reviews and likes anyway?• How to come up with book ideas• Don't get stuck in the promotional time warp

Download or read book Write to Market written by Chris Fox and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many authors write, then market. Successful authors write TO market Have you written a book that just isn't selling? Would you like to write a book that readers eagerly devour? Many authors write, then market. Successful authors write TO market. They start by figuring out how to give readers what they want, and that process begins before writing word one of your novel. This book will teach you to analyze your favorite genre to discover what readers are buying, to mine reviews for reader expectations, and to nail the tropes your readers subconsciously crave. Don't leave the success of your novel up to chance. Deliver the kind of book that will have your fans hounding you for the next one.