Monday, November 19, 2012

A Unique Historical Romance with Plenty of Intrigue




M.B. Nasdeo’s ‘Pharaoh’s Lightning’ is a phenomenal combination of history, mystery, and romance that will have readers hooked from the first page.





Author M. B. Nasdeo has crafted a true masterpiece with her book, Pharaoh’s Lightning.  Weaving equal parts history, romance, and mystery into one phenomenal tale, readers will be enthralled from the first paragraph, furiously turning pages to follow the twists and turns to the thrilling end.

Kelly, a young photojournalist, has been given a particularly strange assignment: capture the image of King Tut on film.  It appears that the “Boy King” has grown weary of being alone in the afterlife, and has returned to the world to search for his concubine, Resha.  Only eighteen when he died, with the details of his death shrouded in mystery even today, Tutankhamen’s reappearance is both startling and terrifying to most.

Not to Kelly, however.  Determined to complete her assignment, she begins to see King Tut when she is alone, as he appears and fades away right before her eyes.  His attention seems to sharpen on Kelly, sending her on a search for answers.  When she discovers that she looks exactly like Tut’s beloved concubine, Resha, she begins to wonder if she is, in fact, the reincarnation of the Boy King’s lover.  Faced with a decision of epic proportions, Kelly must decide whether or not she will return with Tut to ancient Egypt, leaving behind everything she knows for the possibility of a love that has spanned more than a few lifetimes and was powerful enough to defy even death.

M.B. Nasdeo draws the reader in instantly with her vivid prose and detail to both ancient and present-day Egypt.  Already being touted as “a delightfully suspenseful tale” that is “a true page-turner”, Pharaoh’s Lightning is available now, on Kindle, Nook, and in paperback.  


M. B. Nasdeo



M.B. Nasdeo was born in raised in New Jersey, where she still lives with her husband Kevin, sons Alex and Zach, and their pets, a dog named Max and a cat named Yowser.  A born storyteller, she and her friends would create elaborate tales as young girls, until finally, M.B. decided to try her hand at putting them on paper.  Between family and a full-time job, finding time to write was a challenge, and the results are fantastic.  Pharaoh’s Lightning is her first book.

For more information, please visit http://www.mbnasdeo.com/
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Thursday, November 15, 2012

A Fascinatingly Realistic Science Fiction Adventure



Wallace Provost’s ‘The Moon Is Not for Sale’ uses technology as we know it to create a futuristic world on the moon that lovers of sci-fi will revel in.




Author Wallace Provost gives lovers of science fiction a book to truly revel in with The Moon Is Not for Sale.  Provost’s attention to detail and intriguing characters make this a novel that readers will be easily drawn into, losing themselves in the futuristic and fascinating world that Provost has created.

Life on the Moon is not all it’s cut out to be.  Temperatures both day and night are deadly and unbearable.  There are few places to hide from the blistering heat and the freezing cold.  However, two people are determined to make it work, despite the danger and difficulty that challenges their dreams.  Annie Taylor, a law student, came to the moon to harvest Helium 3, a precious element that not only solved the energy crisis, but also prevented World War III.  

Trapped on the moon during a Helium storm, she is saved by Clint Baker and taken to his family’s ranch, started by Tex and Dolly Baker, who simply wanted to create a bit of their Dallas, Texas home on the strange and airless moon.  Although Annie must return to Earth to solve her sister’s murder, she follows the murderer when he escapes to the Moon.  Once there, her life becomes a complicated series of events involving power, control, and law.  Appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Moon, she must arrange a world where the land is not under control, and the people are free to live out their hopes.  

Already being lauded by readers as being “about science, not fantasy”, The Moon Is Not for Sale is an exciting science fiction ride to the Moon and back, and will capture readers’ imaginations from the first page to the last.


Wallace Provost


Wallace Provost has led a fascinating life.  His work as an electronic technician allowed him a glimpse into science, and his eagerness to learn prompted him to return to school after the age of 50 and receive Master’s degrees in both Philosophy and Sociology.  He taught at several schools before moving to Amarillo, Texas, to open up his own computer repair shop.  Now retired, Wally spends as much time writing as he can and enjoys his time with his large family: 11 children, 50 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren.  The Moon Is Not for Sale is his first full novel.

For more information, please visit http://www.wallaceprovost.com/

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

An Inspiring Gift for Those You Love



Janice Hale-Harris tells a beautifully moving story and introduces a new way to stay in touch with ‘Hand in Hand’





Janice Hale-Harris offers readers of all ages a compelling story and inspiring concept in her new book, Hand in Hand.  It’s equal parts story and journaling concept is aimed at keeping friends and family close at heart even if they are miles apart in life. Hand in Hand combines a beautifully moving story with an innovative idea for physically staying in touch with those you love.

Hand in Hand tells the story of four young women, each eager to take on the world.  The girls grow together, learning to embrace friendship, life and each other. As they discover the world, they come face to face with loss and must learn to work through it alone and together. The girls embark on a life change with Nana Rose, the grandmother of one of the girls, which leads them to begin a movement of love that quickly spreads among their peers and classmates. The crusade takes on a life of its own and becomes a worldwide phenomenon.  

The journal, the second piece of Hand in Hand, allows readers to experience the movement through tracing their hands onto its pages and sharing these tracings with friends and family, making troubles seem easier and distances seem shorter.  A beautiful way to share with a friend that you’re thinking of them, pray with a family member, or strengthen the bonds that we all have between us, the Hand in Hand journal is a perfect gift for someone that readers love.

Whether a friend is moving away, a family member going off to college, or someone far away just needs a friend, Hand in Hand will remind them that they are not alone.  Readers will love the story and the option to share that love with people they know, making Hand in Hand a perfect book to pass around in a circle of family or friends.


Janice Hale Harris



Originally from Buffalo, New York, Janice Hale Harris attended Syracuse University and graduated with a BS degree in Broadcast Journalism.  In addition, she holds an MBA from Texas Women’s University and is also a certified International Spiritual Director.  Janice currently lives and works in Houston, Texas, and has been connecting to others for the past decade through her personal Hand Journal.


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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Does Book Promotion Really Work?



Connie Wilson
 Author Success Story


 
Frequently, perspective clients ask me if book promotion really works. Today, I received an email from a recent client, Connie Corcoran Wilson, sharing her success story with me. She says, "I/we/you drove "Hellfire & Damnation II" to #8 in Free downloads on Amazon genre fiction at 1 p.m. on Oct. 28 and #232 for all books." While I recognize that my promotional efforts were not solely responsible for her success, I am grateful to her attribution to me as a part of her team. I congratulate Connie on her focus and determination!

New authors should understand sending out one press release is not going to automatically generate a following. It takes repeated exposure using multiple rounds of various kinds to keep your material in front of the public. Over time, this develops a readership. Major corporations spend millions of dollars a year to promote goods and services to the public with multiple strategies. You see the brand over and over. Repetition works! Self-published authors may not have the budget of major corporations. However, successful marketing requires repeated exposure.

I desire to help self-published authors create exposure for their books using a variety of sources. I am passionate about making book marketing affordable for everyone. Some have more success than others. However, authors dedicated to long-term repetitious book exposure strategies become the most successful. Connie Corcoran Wilson is doing what it takes!

A Powerful, Inspiring Story that will Move Readers to Achieve their own Dreams



Bryan Kraft’s “The ‘Hammer Time’ Touchdown” is a tale of overcoming loss and facing life’s odds to become someone great





Author Bryan Kraft offers readers a story of resilience, pride, and defeating the odds in his book, The “Hammer Time” Touchdown.  Both powerfully moving and strikingly poignant, The “Hammer Time” Touchdown is an inspiring story that anyone who has ever faced hardship will relate to and appreciate.

Hammer Risten is on the verge of glory, a young man with a gift on the football field.  Considered a hero in his small town, he’s well on his way to a bright and successful future when his world comes crashing down in nearly an instant.  After a knee injury renders him unable to play football for a time, Hammer sees the girl he loves kissing another guy.  Making these misfortunes seem miniscule in comparison, he then loses his father and must leave school to work on his family’s farm.

Jaded by the hand that he has been dealt, Hammer soon loses his reputation as town hero, and instead becomes known as being cocky and arrogant.  Struggling to keep his head above water, Hammer jumps at the opportunity to re-enroll in high school and reclaim his true self, “Humble Hammer”.  The town he lives in encourages him to become who he truly is inside, and as he takes his place on his beloved football field, the clock counts down to his life’s greatest achievement.  As the crowd chants his name and he feels his elation soar over the crowd, the coach calls for the same play from Hammer that caused his injury in the first place.  Unwilling to lose his chance to be great, Hammer readies himself to make the play of a lifetime.

An inspiring story that challenges readers to imagine their own actions in the face of incredible odds, The “Hammer Time” Touchdown is a wonderfully touching story.  Adversity is a familiar foe to many, and readers will find comfort in Hammer’s resilience and inspiration in his ability to overcome his struggles to embrace who he truly is inside.  


Bryan Kraft

Bryan Kraft is no stranger to odds, as an injury in his senior year of high school left him unable to play football, a sport he both loved and excelled at.  He wrote The “Hammer Time” Touchdown to celebrate the sport and those who play it, and to work through his own experience to inspire others to do the same.


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