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I wanted to let you all know about a contest being run by a good friend and fellow author, Peter Damian Bellis, author of The Conjure Man

Any of you who follow my reviews will know that I really enjoyed this novel. Peter is offering a free pdf copy of the book to anyone who registers for this competition. Really a chance not to be missed!
All you have to do is read the book and write a personal reaction to it and you'll be in with the chance to win a great prize. See Peters website for details. Here's the blurb with all the information you'll need. Good luck!


One Million Dollar Writing Contest for Readers
Why let the writers get all the awards? We thought it was about time someone gave the READERS some awards. After all, without readers, there wouldn't be any awards! So here's your chance to win a prize for reading a book.

STEP ONE: Read The Conjure Man, a mythic novel set in South Carolina. (We'll send you a FREE pdf copy of the novel to read - all you need to do is REGISTER!). Go to www.riverboatbooks.com/page9 to REGISTER!

STEP TWO: Write a personal reaction to the novel - this can be anything from what the novel means to you, how it speaks to you, what it reveals to you, how it changed the way you thought about something, anything, spiritual things, love, sex, death, whatever you like. You can write a personal reflection essay, compare the book to other books, movies, your experiences, art, - what you write about is wide open.

STEP THREE: SUBMIT your essay. Go to www.riverboatbooks.com/page9 for details.

As many of you know, I am a resident author at BestsellerBound

For the past couple of weeks I have been involved in a fun writing exercise with a fellow writer on the site, Jason McIntyre author of, 'Shed', and 'On the Gathering Storm'.

We are effectively writing a joint novel/story.

Jason has blogged about it on his blog, click here to read more:
Jason McIntyre's Blog

To read the story so far go here: The online novel

I came across the name L.C. Evans in my travels on the Internet, here and there, but never actually knew this author. Earlier this month I was contacted by author Simon Royle, who knew L.C. Evans. He had interviewed her on his blog last year. Here's a link to that interview: L. C. Evans -- author interview

Simon heard about the author's death earlier this month, after her battle with cancer. He contacted me, along with all the other indie authors he'd interviewed on his website, to put together a tribute for LC.

Today (24th January), when you purchase any one of LC's books from Amazon and send your receipt to Simon, you can claim a free ebook by one of the participating authors in this tribute. I am offering a free copy of Second Chances or The Dream. There are many other books on offer. Here's a link: eBooks on offer

Here's a link to Simon Royle's post about the tribute on his website: L C Evans Tribute

In addition, anyone who buys one of LC's books and claims a free book by another author, will be entered into a draw to win a bundle of ALL of the ebooks in the giveaway.

I understand that Simon has also contacted Amazon.com in the hope that they will be promoting LC's books today. I think this is a great tribute, and it would be wonderful if LC's books became bestsellers. From reading her interview on Simon's blog, I can tell that she was a hard working indie author who loved writing and, like all writers, just wanted her books to be read.

Here's a link to LC's books on Amazon (Remember, if they're not the sort of books that would appeal to you, you can always buy one as a gift for someone): L C Evans - Amazon Author Page

My good friend, Helle Gade, is currently offering her latest collection of poetry FREE for Kindle. It will be available to download free on the 9th and 10th October. Please download a copy and help spread the word about this talented poet. She is also a photographer and takes the most beautiful photographs (you can see some on her blog: http://hellegade.wordpress.com/). Some of her photos are included in Nocturnal Embers.



Remember, you don't need a Kindle e-reader to be able to read Kindle books. You can download free apps from Amazon that allow you to read the books on your PC, Mac, iPad, and smartphone.

Here are the links you'll need:

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Nocturnal-Ember...

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nocturnal-Emb...

Amazon CA: http://www.amazon.ca/Nocturnal-Embers...

Amazon FR: http://www.amazon.fr/Nocturnal-Embers...

Amazon IT: http://www.amazon.it/Nocturnal-Embers...

Amazon ES: http://www.amazon.es/Nocturnal-Embers...

Amazon DE: http://www.amazon.de/Nocturnal-Embers...

Amazon.com.mx: http://www.amazon.com.mx/Nocturnal-Em...

Amazon JP: http://www.amazon.co.jp/Nocturnal-Emb...

Amazon.com.br: http://www.amazon.com.br/Nocturnal-Em...

Amazon IN: http://www.amazon.in/Nocturnal-Embers...

While you're there, I recommend you pick up a copy of her debut collection, Silent Dreams.

Here are my reviews of her books:



I have to start by saying I don't read much poetry, but I really liked this collection. It's a quick read, but these are the types of poems that you can read again and again. Many of the poems are very brief, only a few lines, but somehow the author has managed to say so much in a few words. There are four sections to the book, Chaos, Nordic, Darkness, and Joy. Each section contains a selection of verse relating to the theme. Helle Gade writes with passion whether she is writing about something that is disturbing or a happier subject. My particular favourite is 'Watching'; a poignant poem. I also like the poetry inspired by Norse mythology. 'Thunder & Mischief' has a wonderful nostalgic feel to it. Helle Gade's poems seem to have been effortlessly written and like a true poet her verse seems to be utterly personal and tells the story of her life. There are poems of pain, regret, fear, love, and everything in between, in this collection. A wonderful debut.



After reading her debut collection of poetry, Silent Dreams, I was keen to read more from this writer. In this collection, as well as poetry, Helle Gade is also showcasing some of her photography. Just like her first book, this is a passionate collection of poetry. These are words from her soul. Many of the poems focus on pain, loneliness, and isolation, as seen through the eyes of someone who has a chronic illness. Her poem, 'Excruciating Pain' gives us some idea of how someone suffering Fibromyalgia feels. It's a touching and heartfelt collection of poetry. I think the photographs really fit with the poems and added a little extra. A nice touch. Some of my favourites are 'Dust', 'The Sting', and 'Hush Hush'. The title for the collection is great because there is a real dreamlike feel to much of the poetry and you really get the sense of the silence and darkness of the night when reading it. At the end, there is even a poem which was written while the author was asleep! I enjoyed this collection as much as Silent Dreams, and look forward to reading more from this talented artist in the future.

As you know, I like to keep you updated with the best free books out there. Don't miss this one, it sounds great.

I met author Malika Gandhi at The Literary Consultancy's conference in June. Malika has just published a new book, "The Empire Crystal (The Witches of Zrotaz)".



Book Description:

Larissa's life is as normal as can be, for a low-key witch. She has a best friend and a great mother, she likes the new boy in town, and, by all accounts, is a regular girl.

Strange things begin to occur and Larissa’s life gets flipped upside-down. Her friends, life, and new crush are not what she thought they were.

When her best friend is abducted, Larissa is tasked with finding the Earth Spirits and repairing the Aurora Borealis. The Empire Crystal chose her, and only they can defeat the High Witch. Will Larissa be brave to face the reality of her life, or will her abnormal existence be too much to bear?

A YA fantasy of witches, unicorns, spells and magic. ....

It's free between 28-29 November 2013

Here are the links you'll need:

Amazon US

Amazon UK

Amazon CA

Amazon IT

Amazon IN

Amazon AU

Amazon BR

Amazon FR

Amazon ES

Amazon MX

Amazon DE

Amazon JP

Find out about more about Malika and her books on her website: http://malikagandhi.wordpress.com/

If you are looking for free and bargain books to read, you should head over to Smashwords this week. The "Read an Ebook Week" sale is currently underway with discounted and free books available in every genre across the site.

Here's the link you need: Read an Ebook Week - Smashwords

Two of my novels are available on Smashwords, so I have decided to offer those to readers for free between 6th and 12th March 2022, as part of the promotion.

The Dream



Lynne cannot shake her feelings of dread; her dreams tell her she is making a terrible mistake, she must not marry Adam. But, how can she believe the dream? Lynne and Adam have shared their lives for three years now. She is certain she loves him.

It is not that love, which her dream warns against.

It doesn't matter that she loves this man she will soon marry. If she marries him, the voice in her dream says her soul mate will die. Her true love will perish.

Soon, Lynne's world is transformed and becomes almost unrecognisable, except for the déjà vu. Time doesn't seem to mean much anymore, and things are not quite as they seem. As her world spins out of control, Lynne must sort out what's real and what isn't to fulfill her destiny.

Link to Smashwords: The Dream

Goodreads link: The Dream

Haunted



Nigel Price has MURDER on his mind.

He can run but he cannot hide. Nigel's past has come back to haunt him. The truth is, his past has never left him... it follows him without remorse, catching him at every turn. There is no escape.

Regret, guilt, nightmares, despair... these fill his every waking hour and disturb his sleepless nights.

Take a trip inside Nigel's mind, in this dark, psychological thriller with a paranormal twist.

Link to Smashwords: Haunted

Goodreads link: Haunted