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First, If you're an author fresh to the group, you don't want to miss the thread on how to promote in the group.

A lot of authors join the group and are eager to tell everyone about their books, so tell us here!

Also, feel free to make a new topic just for your book if you'd like, in the Authors/Publishers/Bloggers section.

Proximity Factor S S Jung
Glad to talk about this book with you. This is my first one.
Scott

Meet Cynthia Austin, a brilliant 32-year-old PhD neurologist whose career has taken her to the forefront of high-security scientific experimentation within the US Pentagon's Air Force Division.
Recently promoted to Scientific Project Manager to report and evaluate DARPA's most classified projects, she finds herself thrust into the intrigue and cutting-edge world of arctic region scientific research.
Assigned to evaluate a mysterious project gone wrong in the remote community of Gakona, Alaska, Cynthia soon discovers an global experiment with dystopian consequences. Fighting against rogue scientists, human experimentation, mind control and hallucinations. Her investigations uncover a plan to bring our government, institutions and environment— to an end as we know it. Only to open it up to other worlds.

https://www.amazon.com/Proximity-Fact...

Been very busy recently so not sure whether I promoted my most recent novel here. It's done reasonably well so the publisher just told me he wants books 2 and 3 in the series also. Hooray.

Asparagus Grass

Mitch Kuiper is a Sydney gardener and the bane of his life is asparagus grass - a tough spiky weed that conquers entire suburbs if not ripped out wherever it takes root.

Mitch becomes involved with two quirky young women, both of whom have profound secrets and soon finds himself flung into the most incredible adventure.

As it says on the front cover: Kurt Vonnegut meets Jason Bourne

Also just signed an agency deal with one of Australia's biggest agents which is very exciting also.

Good to hear Adrian! Good luck with the book(s). I promoted mine here so I think it's the right space.

I'm excited that I will soon have a series. The first book is out and the second is being published June 6th. To check them out:
Set in 2195, Elsa discovers a canister with a map and key to the Doomsday seed bunkers. She hops a train a train and plants the seeds of rebellion.

Switching Tracks: Out of the Trash
The Long Haul: Pursuit of Hope

Congratulations all of you!

My new book, The Fifth Seal, is available on NetGalley and will be published on November 19th. Hoping to get early reviews. Link and book blurb below:

https://www.netgalley.com/widget/6828...

When brilliant but socially awkward astrophysicist Barry Adams encounters a mysterious messenger during a dark energy experiment, he's thrust into an epic battle between order and chaos that will determine humanity's fate. Joined by Jane White, a compassionate art teacher grappling with a crisis of faith after leaving her strict religious upbringing, Barry must navigate a treacherous landscape of international politics, cutting-edge technology, and ancient prophecies.

Set against the backdrop of Berkeley, California, Barry struggles to reconcile his rational mind with prophetic visions, while Jane must embrace a spirituality that defies her fundamentalist upbringing. Their budding romance is tested by cosmic responsibility and those who would see the world burn.

Dark forces, armed with devastating weapons harnessing the ubiquitous power of dark energy, threaten to plunge humanity into oblivion. As the Seven Seals of Revelation begin to break, they find themselves facing an enemy beyond imagination.

The Fifth Seal blends science fiction, spiritual thriller, and geopolitical drama, challenging our understanding of reality, faith, and the human spirit. From the halls of power in Washington and Tehran to a climactic battle in an otherworldly dimension, Barry and Jane must forge unlikely alliances and confront their deepest beliefs.

Prepare for a mind-bending journey with a startling conclusion that could lead you to reconsider ideas about science, religion, and the nature of existence itself.

Sounds interesting, good luck!

I've recently published the final book in a trilogy. I haven't promoted the first installment here, however. For Home and Hearth is a small-town dystopian drama set in "misty taste of moonshine" West Virginia half a century after a calamity has sent civilization back to pre-industrial technology. When a mysterious drifter arrives with an army of pigmen at his heels, the Tucker clan will have to confront the harsh realities outside their walls, the lies they've told themselves, and even the specter of their own extinction.

Kirkus Reviews suggests fans of Justin Cronin's The Passage will also enjoy this series, and describes my debut as "Creature-feature material blended skillfully with Appalachian-style grievances in a post-apocalyptic world."




For Home and Hearth
For Peace and Purpose
For the Loved and Lost
Ethan Warrener

I've been posting in the group when I have free books or sales, but I hadn't seen this thread!

I have two Apocalypse series
1. My dystopian Train Hoppers series is set in 2195 and is in a dystopian world controlled by a corporation. The trilogy is one of hope and revolution started when a scrappy young woman finds the key to the Doomsday seed bunkers and decides to search for the bunkers and distribute the seeds so everyone can grow their own food.
The third and final book in this series will be published in April 2025. Switching Tracks: Out of the Trash
and The Long Haul: Pursuit of Hope

2. My other series is ongoing, two apocalypse romances. Each stands alone with new characters but they are connected. In both, the mc's search for safety in the wake of an asteroid impact. The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse
and
Aftermath: Into the Unknown

For more information, you can find me at: www.lenagibsonauthor.ca

Lena wrote: "I've been posting in the group when I have free books or sales, but I hadn't seen this thread!

I have two Apocalypse series
1. My dystopian Train Hoppers series is set in 2195 and is in a dystopi..."

Oooh, hey, I think I've been hearing some positive buzz around your second book!

Lena wrote: "I hadn't seen this thread!"

Some reorganizing and archiving might have made some threads more noticeable. :-)

I just released my first novel HUMAN on Kindle. It will be available on Kindle Unlimited and in print later this month. Here's the blurb:

A remarkable exploration of family, society, and what makes us human, HUMAN will take you from the post-apocalyptic world of the near future, to the two very different societies that emerge 15 million years later, where those few surviving individuals have evolved to become something that we might not fully recognize as human.

When Ayla’s research takes her to a remote river in Canada’s far north, Chris brings their daughter to an isolated island in the southern Pacific. Though at opposite ends of the earth, they both awaken one morning to black skies, and a night that doesn’t end. Slowly, Ayla and Chris begin to realize that humanity has been inexplicably wiped out, and only their isolation has saved them. Besides the handful of people around them, they are now alone in the world. As they struggle to build new ways to live, they must also struggle with how to let go of their past.

Millions of years later, when their descendants finally meet, they have evolved to become two very different kinds of humans, with two very different civilizations. As each tries to build a better world for themselves, navigating love, loss, betrayal and success within their own societies, their biggest challenge may be to recognize the humanity of the other.

HUMAN

Congrats and good luck!

Hello fellow readers!

My name is J.C. Toral, and I'm an author passionate about exploring the near future, AI, and high-stakes conflicts.

I wanted to let this group know that my recently launched sci-fi technothriller, "SWANWAKE: ECHOES OF FUTURE BATTLES," is available for FREE download on Amazon Kindle TODAY, Friday, May 23rd, AND TOMORROW, Saturday, May 24th!

"SWANWAKE" plunges you into a hyper-advanced future where technology is king, but survival becomes a luxury when a catastrophic blackout ignites a devastating AI war. Follow Elena, a mother-to-be, as she's thrust into a desperate fight for survival amidst relentless cyberattacks, swarms of autonomous drones, and shadowy conspiracies that could seal humanity's fate. It's a story of action, technological intrigue, and impossible choices.

Here is the booktrailer: https://youtu.be/LEvg6LjKuHU?si=-vLgk...

I'm excited to share this story, and I hope it resonates with readers who enjoy fast-paced, thought-provoking sci-fi. (For Spanish-speaking readers, please note the original version is also available as "LA FIRMA DEL CISNE.")

If you do decide to pick it up during this free promotion, I would be incredibly grateful for any honest feedback or a review you might be willing to share here on Goodreads or on Amazon once you've had a chance to read it. Your insights are invaluable and truly help authors connect with new readers.

Thank you for your time and for being part of such a great community of book lovers! I hope you enjoy the read if you give it a try.

Best regards,
J.C. Toral

Key Genres: Science Fiction, Technothriller, AI War, Cyberwarfare, Drones, Conspiracy, Survival.

Congrats!

Hi all, I'm Alexander Addams, a Indigenous writer, or more accurately, a traditional storyteller, and my debut, 'Gardeners of Consciousness,' is a unique work of sci-fi Indigenous Futurism that I've crafted using voice-to-text, as if I were telling it directly to you. This groundbreaking narrative of decolonization and rebirth is an essential addition to any Indigenous/Native books group and I noticed that you did not have any Apocalypse books that were of this nature, so I added it to the bookshelf. It is told through the eyes of Aidan O:nenhkwe, a Mohawk archivist and story-teller, who witnesses society's downfall and the rise of unexpected individuals who guide humanity to its next level. My book reclaims power structures, elevates matriarchal governance, and demonstrates how Indigenous ways of knowing are vital for survival, offering a challenging yet ultimately uplifting exploration of what happens when oppressive systems collapse. Written in a traditional spoken word style, 'Gardeners of Consciousness' is a pro-feminist, LGBTQ2S+ narrative deeply rooted in Indigenous traditions and the necessity for cooperation, exploring the fascinating concept of a storyteller chronicling the journey of another storyteller through a pre-, post and post-post-apocalyptic world saved by the most unlikely of heroes. Feel free to check it out and let me know your thoughts on this layered narrative experience!

Gardeners of Consciousness

Freedom Rising: The Dying Time Book 3

Freedom Rising is the finale of my Dying Time Trilogy.

Civilization crumbled when asteroid Havoc hit the Earth. Power failed, billions died, fires and earthquakes shook the world. Twelve years later came the rise of a king from the ruins of California. In Colorado, the Freeholds, a band of survivors trying to create a peaceful world from the ruins of the old, fought the king and won a tentative peace.

Now, two years later, the disaster looms again. The king is back, set on destroying the Freeholds, a second asteroid—Havoc’s Twin—threatens to destroy what’s left of the world, and a courageous woman makes a desperate gamble to save everything.

As the king assembles his forces, the Freehold undertakes a bold plan to build a revolution starting from scratch. Can a small band of fighters succeed against an army? Or will Havoc’s Twin snuff out the fragile remains of humanity?

Thousands of five-star reviewers loved the first two books, and the final battle promises even greater action and surprises.

You won’t want to miss the earth-shattering conclusion as Freedom Rising finishes the epic saga begun in The Dying Time: Impact.

The Dying Time: Impact

The Dying Time Impact is book one in my Dying Time Trilogy.

When the Impact destroyed civilization and re-sculpted the globe the extinction of humanity began. Fire rained from the sky, megaquakes ruined all infrastructure, tsunamis and hypercanes devastated coastal areas. And then came plague, Impact Winter with its unending cold, starvation and seemingly endless suffering. But amidst the chaos there were a few survivors gutsy enough to stand against both Nature and the desperate hordes who would do anything—eat anyone to survive.

After the Dying Time

Book two of my Dying Time Trilogy. http://amzn.to/29ozBtb

Twelve years ago Fire rained from the sky, Megaquakes, Tsunamis, and Hypercanes destroyed civilized infrastructure and re-sculpted the globe. In the ensuing years Plague, Impact Winter, Starvation and Despair almost completed the extinction of humanity. Now the survivors in the Freeholds, the Tribes and the Mormons in Deseret—those hardy few who endured the unimaginable horrors of The Dying Time have begun to rebuild.
But in California a King has risen—and he wants what they have.

Izzy wrote: "The Silence Dividend

Hi, just released my first ever short fiction story on Amazon. It's a dystopian style read with hopefully a fresh take on things. Appreciate any reviews and f..."

Congratulations!

Hi gang,

I have just released my first novel.

My debut novel ELIAS: A World Unraveled is a dystopian sci-fi story set mostly in the year 2367. It follows humanity’s struggle against a powerful AI machine god that rules through faith, surveillance, and manipulation.

The story blends futuristic themes with real-world history, especially the forgotten mysteries of the Knights Templar and Norse mythology. It’s about rebellion, prophecy, and the search for truth in a world where even faith has been rewritten by machines.

If you enjoy dark, atmospheric science fiction with philosophical and historical layers, you might like this one.

Thanks for having me here!