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Read 'The Significance of Cherries' (Murder mystery) FOR FREE

One of my longer, previously unpublished short stories 'The Significance of Cherries' has just been published in the summer issue of The Loch Raven Review. It will eventually appear in a print anthology by the Review but for now the story is available to read FREE online at http://www.lochravenreview.net/2008Summer/porter.html

Check out the rest of the journal while you're there. It's a great… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 14, 2008 at 7:59am — No Comments

Award Received for 'Purple Death'

I'm delighted to have received the award earned by my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' for 'The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Design' for June 2008. this follows on from the success of 'A Study in Red' in the previous month's poll, and I would like to say a very big thank you to Graeme Houston for his wonderfully evocative design, and to all of those friends who supported my books nominations. More information about the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 11, 2008 at 3:19am — No Comments

'Purple Death' Wins Award

I'm delighted to announce that my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' has won The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Award for June 2008. I'd like to thank Graeme S Houston for his imaginative and brilliantly conceived design of the cover, and of course, everyone who placed their votes for the cover. I will of course put the award on view as soon as I receive it but in the meantime the results can be seen at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/BestCoverArt.htm Purple Death will… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 1, 2008 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

The Legend of Aezubah: The Crimson General

Synopsis

Dispossessed at an early age, Aezubah has wandered the world in search of vengeance. On arid mountaintops, remote glaciers and burning deserts he has conquered demons from the edge of creation, wicked sorcerers, and evil kings. As a General, he is beloved of all the warriors who follow him.

But his victories are never final; he goes forth again and again with nothing but his horse, spear and sword, in loneliness and solitude,… Continue

Added by Jean Lauzier on June 26, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments

Peter Bowerman (The Well-Fed Writer) at The Book Connection

Hello all,

Peter Bowerman has stopped by and left comments at my review of his latest book, The Well-Fed Self-Publisher. He's ready to take your comments and questions, so please stop on by.

Thanks.

Cheryl

http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on June 23, 2008 at 2:57pm — No Comments

Guest Post at StoryCrafters

Stop by StoryCrafters today and read a guest post from Slawomir Rapala on writing Fantasy. Slawomir is the author of The Legend of Aezubah: The Crimson General. You can read a synopsis and check out the great cover at Buzz the Book.

Added by Jean Lauzier on June 13, 2008 at 9:02am — No Comments

The Crimson General

Meet Aezubah, The Crimson General at Bragging Rites today.

Published by Bewildering Press, The Legend of Aezubah: The Crimson General is a sword and sorcery epic of human aspirations and tragedy. It shows how anyone can be both a villain and a hero and how even the smallest actions can change the world.

Added by Jean Lauzier on June 10, 2008 at 10:25am — No Comments

Heroic Fantasy, Web Comic and Free Fantasy Poster

Discover author Slawomir Rapala at Bragging Rites and read the synopsis to his new release, The Legend of Aezubah: The Crimson General.

The Legend of Aezubah: The Crimson General is a sword and sorcery epic of human aspirations and tragedy. It shows how anyone can be both a villain and a hero and how even the smallest actions can change the world. You can order your copy from… Continue

Added by Jean Lauzier on June 9, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Big thank you to everyone - now please can we do it again?

I wanted to say a big thank you to eveyone on the Ning network who placed a vote for my novel 'A Study in Red - the Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' in the recent Authors Lounge Cover Illustration Award Poll. Thanks to the wonderful response I received after showing the cover here, the book was successful in winning the May award.

Now I have to ask if we can please do it again, as my cover for 'Purple Death' has been nominated for the June award in the same contest. If anyone is… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 6, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Fantasy Free For All

Love heroic fantasy? Then you'll love what I have to share with you today.

First...

Read the synopsis of The Legend of Aezubah: The Crimson General by Slawomir Rapala at Buzz the Book. Click the Bewildering Press link for purchase info and author bio.

Next, click on over to Flashing Swords… Continue

Added by Jean Lauzier on June 5, 2008 at 12:26pm — No Comments

A Study in Red - The Award

I'd like to say another big thank you to everyone who voted for the book in the recent awards. Your support was greaty appreciated.

If anyone who isn't fed up of hearing from me would care to vote in the current design awards, 'Purple Death' has been nominated for the June award and can be found at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

Regards to…

Added by Brian L Porter on June 5, 2008 at 1:12am — No Comments

Virtual Book Tour; Lifetime’s ARMY WIVES; Ft. Knox Reporter

Check out the backstory of MRS. LIEUTENANT at http://mjroseblog.typepad.com/backstory and also my guest blog at www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com on this Day 3 of the MRS. LIEUTENANT virtual book tour.

Leave a comment at www.thewriterslife.blogspot.com to be entered into a drawing sponsored by Pump… Continue

Added by Phyllis Zimbler Miller on June 4, 2008 at 3:04pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' wins Cover Design Award, Now a Nomination for 'Purple Death'

I'm delIighted to report that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has won the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Award for May 2008. (General Category)

I'd like to say a massive thank you to all of those friends who supported the book by placing their votes for the design.

NEW NOMINATION - PURPLE DEATH

My cover for my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' has now received a nomination for the June award from the same company and… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 3, 2008 at 3:50am — No Comments

Special Guest Karen White to Chat at Author Day on June 2 - Win a Free Book!

Join us on Monday, June 2, 2008 when Karen White, author of the fiction novel, THE MEMORY OF WATER, visits us at the Author Day section of our Pump Up Your Book Promotion Social Network! Leave a question and Karen will answer them all, plus give away a free book to one lucky person who participates!

Visit Karen at this link tomorrow to… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on June 1, 2008 at 5:46pm — No Comments

Do you blog?

Stop by The Book Connection and join in our conversation about blogging.

Why do you blog? What are some of the benefits of blogging? If you don't have a blog, what keeps you from starting one?

Share with us at The Book Connection.

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on May 29, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Virtual Book Tours--why I love them!

Read about some of the advantages of virtual book tours at The Book Connection.

Have you been on a virtual book tour? Feel free to share your experiences with us.

Still undecided about whether a virtual book tour is right for you? Ask us your questions.

There are many reasons why this relatively new promotional tool is becoming so popular with authors. Come… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on May 29, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Online Fantasy Comic & Free Book Promotion Site

The Marsh God, written and scripted by Bruce Durham, inked by fantasy artist Miko, is now available. Each week on Thursday we'll add a new page. We start with the cover and page one. Just visit the Flashing Swords home page.

We'd love to hear your thoughts, so after you've read each installment, please consider clicking on the Flashing Swords Forum link on the side menu and posting your comments.

Also, remember the… Continue

Added by Jean Lauzier on May 23, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Money and Manifesting with Dyan Garris

Money and Manifesting is not just another manual about the laws of attraction and the power of positive thinking, Dyan Garris teaches what stands in our way of manifesting, how to unblock the energy flow of money, and how to actually transform energy to get what you desire. Parts of the book are fictionalized so that your left brain and right brain processes begin to integrate. So, when you get done with the book you've already begun the first steps toward manifesting.… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on April 10, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Free chapter, free book contests

Stop by StoryCrafters and read D. H. Brown's guest post on creating characters. David is the author of the mystery/action novel, Honor Due. We believe you'll love this book and want you to have the first chapter free. Just email me (at jeanlauzier @ gmail.com ) and I'll send it to you. There's a synopsis and author bio at Buzz the Book.

While at… Continue

Added by Jean Lauzier on April 2, 2008 at 10:52am — No Comments

Writers' Roundtable

Next Wednesday, March 19th, at 7PM, I'll be taking part in a writers' roundtable at:

Borders
1499 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

If you're in the neighborhood, please stop by. I'll be talking (at least a little bit) about my novel, The River, By Moonlight.

Added by Camille Marchetta on March 13, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments