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message 1: by S. Lynn (last edited Dec 30, 2025 01:59PM) (new)

S. Lynn Helton Active member Indie/SP authors, tell us about your books here!

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message 2: by Terry (new)

Terry Birdgenaw I prepared this trailer myself using MiniTool MovieMaker after making slides in PowerPoint:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFDG2...


message 3: by Ann (new)

Ann Birdgenaw Hi everyone! My name is Ann and I write sci-fi for middle grade readers. My first book Black Hole Radio just won The 2022 Reader's Choice Award in the YA/MG category!

https://www.tckpublishing.com/2022-re...


message 4: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton Ann wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Ann and I write sci-fi for middle grade readers. My first book Black Hole Radio just won The 2022 Reader's Choice Award in the YA/MG category!
https://www.tckpublishing.com..."


Congratulations!!


message 5: by Gary (new)

Gary Stringer Happy New Year

I've had this for a little while, but if anybody hasn't seen my promo video for the first 5 books of my Tempestria series in on my profile page

https://www.goodreads.com/videos/1950...

Also, Book 1, Shifting Stars is now permafree on

https://www.obooko.com/free-fantasy-b...

(Not a review request. Just sharing a strategy that got my previous work noticed. Hope that's within the rules for the thread.)


message 6: by S. Lynn (last edited Jan 04, 2025 10:27AM) (new)

S. Lynn Helton I realized I hadn't yet talked about my books, so here they are (current to "last edited" date). :)

My fantasy series The Deliberia Chronicles (now complete):
Crystalborne Sigils (The Deliberia Chronicles, #1) by S. Lynn Helton Songborne Gates (The Deliberia Chronicles, #2) by S. Lynn Helton A Galeborne Resolve (The Deliberia Chronicles, #3) by S. Lynn Helton
There is a ship that sails the seas of many different worlds, magically crossing from one to the next. Transformation and upheaval follow in its wake. Its name is the Deliberia.


My fantasy series Wild Heritance (3 novels and 2 prequel novellas):
Duplicity of Power (Wild Heritance, #1) by S. Lynn Helton Power Awry (Wild Heritance, #2) by S. Lynn Helton Power Redeemed (Wild Heritance, #3) by S. Lynn Helton _ Trial Run (Wild Heritance, #0.5) by S. Lynn Helton Trial and Tribulation (Wild Heritance, #0.6) by S. Lynn Helton
The magic called Wild Power is said to be rare, elusive, and potent, turbulent and dangerous. It’s rumored that some people can inherit Wild Power. Even the gods covet it.


message 7: by Rik (new)

Rik Ty Hi! I write a line of projects where the "Thrill Kings" close down interdimensional Bleed Zones. One of my promotional ideas is little, tiny 100 word Bleed Zone stories - I'm going to try and post one here.

No, it won't post a jpeg - oh well.


message 8: by Gary (new)

Gary Stringer Not sure if I qualify as an active member having participated once, but I just thought I'd mention that Book 6 of my Salvation of Tempestria series is out now.

Shattered Lives

Shattered Lives by Gary Stringer

As the Guardians’ quest to find the dangerous, unstable fragments comes to a head, they have learnt that their greatest strength is not their magic but their unbreakable bonds of friendship. Their enemy knows it, too, and tries to divide and conquer.
The Guardians have a ridiculous radical plan to identify their mysterious enemy, but it hinges on a girl who has sold her soul and believes the White Guardian murdered her father.
To save the world, they must first save her soul.
But their greatest threat comes not from without but from within, and it is not the magic of enemies but the secrets of friends that have the power to shatter their lives.


message 9: by Marco (new)

Marco Santucci Hey there-
So far, I have written two books, both non- fiction real life stories. Mind blowing ones. I think it's easier to leave my website link!

marcosantucci.biz May you be enlightened and entertained.

Ask me anything, yes, anything.


message 10: by Terry (new)

Terry Birdgenaw Hi all,

My trilogy (The Antunite Chronicles) is up for December's book of the month (series) in the Addicted to YA group. I would appreciate it if you could vote for Antuna's Story (they listed it as the first book in the series).Antuna's Story

I provide the link below. If you are not already a member, you must join the group to vote.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/2...

Thanks,

Terry Birdgenaw


message 11: by Sotto (last edited Nov 30, 2023 07:04AM) (new)

Sotto Voce I didn't realize we have this thread.
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I'm happy to say that my new book, All Ora, The Boiling Point, is out, it's the second and final book of the series.
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All Ora: The Boiling Point


And the first book of the series, In Ora: The Land of the Superior, will be free on 1st December.
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In Ora: The Land of the Superior


message 12: by Kat (new)

Kat I also have one of my books free this weekend in case anyone wants to grab a copy for future rounds:

Light My Pyre: Cozy fantasy romance/mystery


message 13: by S. Lynn (last edited Jan 04, 2025 10:29AM) (new)

S. Lynn Helton I've split out my children's books from my fantasy books, so my children's books are now under the pen name Lynn Helton.

Here are my children's picture books (current as of "last edited" date):

Bye-Bye Magpie by S. Lynn Helton Kids play in the sun. Meeting creatures that live near. Won’t you join the fun?

Min the Cat Who Guards the Castle by Lynn Helton When some of her family's prized belongings go missing, what is Min to do? After all, she is only a rather small cat.

The Mystery of the Spot by Lynn Helton Charlotte keeps finding a spot on her glasses. Where is the spot coming from? Can she solve the mystery?


message 14: by Eric (new)

Eric Gibson Press Heart to Join was accepted for a pilot program through Apple Books wherein it compiles and spits out an AI voiced audiobook in a couple months. Mine dropped last night. I'm impressed from a technological standpoint, but I personally found the reading a bit slow paced (especially for a comedy.) I'm being told, other than a few weird inflections where it's obviously read by a robot, it's pretty typical. I don't listen to audiobooks, so I'd love anyone's opinion who has time to listen to the sample.

https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/...


message 15: by Kat (last edited Mar 08, 2024 07:43AM) (new)

Kat Eric wrote: "Press Heart to Join was accepted for a pilot program through Apple Books wherein it compiles and spits out an AI voiced audiobook in a couple months. Mine dropped last night. I'm impressed from a t..."

Eric, I listened to some of the sample. I think for a screen reader/AI, it sounds fine. I read ebooks daily using the Alexa screen reader due to eyestrain and it sounds comparable.

Fwiw, I think most people change the speed on audiobooks to suit their personal preference anyway. I usually listen to mine at 2x speed, which drives my husband bananas. :)


message 16: by Ed (new)

Ed Morawski I also have a new book out:

Bird Streets Vampire Murders by Ed Morawski

(Another in my long list of weirdness)


message 17: by Eric (new)

Eric Gibson I've just released book two in my Traveler's Luck trilogy.
Poison Harbor (Traveler's Luck #2) by Eric Gibson
I took a month off from reviews to re-edit all three. A shout out to those reviewers who pointed out errors. It feels like you can never catch them all, but I'm sure going to try.


message 18: by Amber (new)

Amber Daulton Arresting Alan, my steamy romantic suspense novel, is now available.

A hacker, a federal agent, and a crime boss. The time has come to fight.
Computer technician Alan Harding is no saint, but his squeaky-clean image is unshakable in the eyes of his family and especially his young son. After he agrees to assist a drug lord and hack into a criminal database, he’s faced with an impossible challenge—keeping his hands and heart away from his sexy as sin bodyguard, DEA Special Agent Hannah Adler.
Hannah would rather go hand-to-hand with an assailant than go undercover as Alan’s girlfriend, but she’s determined to keep him safe and his illegal activities on the down-low. The handsome man and his adorable child, however, are more than she bargained for.
Once their enemies learn the truth and retaliate, they’ll have to race against the clock to save Alan’s son and bring a dangerous empire to its knees.


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message 19: by Gary (new)

Gary Stringer The latest entry in my Salvation of Tempestria series will be out at the end of next month. My series has always been a blend of fantasy and sci-fi, and here's where the clash comes to a head.

Check out the cover at https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...


message 20: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton Gary wrote: "The latest entry in my Salvation of Tempestria series will be out at the end of next month. My series has always been a blend of fantasy and sci-fi, and here's where the clash comes to a head.

Che..."


I've really liked all the covers for this series, but something about this one's got me saying "Wow! Oh wow!"


message 21: by Rik (new)

Rik Ty Terry wrote: "I prepared this trailer myself using MiniTool MovieMaker after making slides in PowerPoint:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFDG2..."


Nice job!


message 22: by Gary (new)

Gary Stringer Lynn wrote: "I've really liked all the covers for this series, but something about this one's got me saying "Wow! Oh wow!""

Thank you! It was tricky one to explain to my cover designer because it's kind of counter-intuitive. The background needed to be prominent, while the central figure disappears into the background making him difficult to see properly.


message 23: by E.K. (new)

E.K. Frances Three of my books are FREE at the moment, in case anyone wants to pick up a free copy for future rounds.

The Hybrid

The Beginning

The Compound


message 24: by S. Lynn (last edited Nov 13, 2024 11:22AM) (new)

S. Lynn Helton Min the Cat Who Guards the Castle by Lynn Helton
I'm thrilled to share that my children's picture book Min: the Cat Who Guards the Castle (written under my other pen name Lynn Helton) has made the Long List for the 2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards and Novel Competitions (The CIBAs) Little Peeps Awards for Early Readers and Children’s Books!

https://www.chantireviews.com/2024/11...


message 25: by Terry (new)

Terry Birdgenaw Congrats Lynn. All the best for future rounds.


message 26: by E.K. (new)

E.K. Frances Lynn wrote: "Min the Cat Who Guards the Castle by Lynn Helton
I'm thrilled to share that my children's picture book Min: the Cat Who Guards the Castle (written under my other pen name [..."


Congrats! Great news. Hope it does well in the other rounds.


message 27: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton Thank you Terry & E.K.!


message 28: by Kat (new)

Kat That's amazing, Lynn!


message 29: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton Kat wrote: "That's amazing, Lynn!"

Thanks, Kat!


message 30: by Gary (new)

Gary Stringer Lynn wrote: "Min the Cat Who Guards the Castle by Lynn Helton
I'm thrilled to share that my children's picture book Min: the Cat Who Guards the Castle (written under my other pen name [..."


Much belated congratulations.


message 31: by S. Lynn (last edited Jan 04, 2025 10:09AM) (new)

S. Lynn Helton Gary wrote: "Much belated congratulations."

Thank you!


message 32: by Vince (new)

Vince Savarin I'm late to the party, just here to say 🎊 belated congratulations to Lynn on your book's placement!
Enjoy the moment, and the fruit of your labor!


message 33: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton Vince wrote: "I'm late to the party, just here to say 🎊 belated congratulations to Lynn on your book's placement!
Enjoy the moment, and the fruit of your labor!"


Thank you!


message 34: by Terry (new)

Terry Birdgenaw If any of you are members of the Sci-Fi and Fantasy book club I would appreciate seconds and votes for Antuna's Story in the April 2025 book to read poll - Survival in Harsh Environments SciFi


message 35: by Terry (new)

Terry Birdgenaw I would appreciate a vote for Antuna's Story in the Sci Fi and Fantasy Book Club April 2025 poll for Survival in Harsh Environments.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1...


message 36: by Ann (new)

Ann Birdgenaw Terry wrote: "I would appreciate a vote for Antuna's Story in the Sci Fi and Fantasy Book Club April 2025 poll for Survival in Harsh Environments.

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/1......"


Good luck!


message 37: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton I'm thrilled to share that Crystalborne Sigils is a 2024 Incipere Award Winner, taking 2nd place in Fantasy!

And...

Min: the Cat Who Guards the Castle (under my other pen name) is a 2024 Incipere Award Winner, taking 2nd place in the Young Children category!


message 38: by E.K. (new)

E.K. Frances Lynn wrote: "I'm thrilled to share that Crystalborne Sigils is a 2024 Incipere Award Winner, taking 2nd place in Fantasy!

And...

Min: the Cat Who Guards the Castle (under my o..."


Congrats! That's amazing! 😁


message 39: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton E.K. wrote: "Congrats! That's amazing! 😁 "

Thank you!


message 40: by Gary (last edited May 23, 2025 05:30AM) (new)

Gary Stringer I have just approved the finalised cover design for the penultimate book in my Salvation of Tempestria series. A story within a story, about a woman changing the world through gaining power over her own life.

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...


message 41: by S. Lynn (last edited May 24, 2025 06:35AM) (new)

S. Lynn Helton Gary wrote: "I have just approved the finalised cover design for the penultimate book in my Salvation of Tempestria series. A story within a story, about a woman changing the world through gaining power over he..."

Oooooo! :D


message 42: by S. Lynn (last edited Aug 04, 2025 01:32PM) (new)

S. Lynn Helton Promotion & self-promotion in this group is a perk only for active members of the group. See message 1.


message 43: by S. Lynn (last edited Oct 12, 2025 02:46PM) (new)

S. Lynn Helton Hope wrote: "HI!!!
I'm Hope..."


Hope Redgrave, your post better belongs in the "RWR Club - introduce yourself!" topic and so has been copied to there (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...).


message 44: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton Promotion & self-promotion in this group is a perk only for active members of the group. See message 1.


message 45: by Terry (last edited Jan 15, 2026 09:11AM) (new)

Terry Birdgenaw The cyborgs are coming! The cyborgs are coming!
Book 4 of The Antunite Chronicles will be released soon. Look out for Cyborg Contact, where a cyborg ANT visits Earth twenty-five years in the future to warn of a looming climate catastrophe and gets hunted by ICE. Advanced reviewers call it A wild ride!


message 46: by S. Lynn (new)

S. Lynn Helton Terry wrote: "The cyborgs are coming! The cyborgs are coming!
Book 4 of The Antunite Chronicles will be released soon. Look out for Cyborg Contact, where a cyborg ANT visits Earth twenty-five years in the future..."


Yay, another book in the series! :)


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