We’re reaching a real milestone today on Writing in the Modern Age. It’s been a year since I’ve invited guest authors to appear on the blog. A year of guest authors!
Since then, we have seen authors from many walks of life and from every genre. From the first guest article, “Practical Advice for Beginning Fiction Writers” by Stefan Vucak, to the most recent interview with Doc Krinberg, it has been very interesting to watch the blog grow.
First of all, I want to thank all of the guest authors who appeared on the blog this year (well, last year and this year…LOL). It’s been a real treat to have you all visit. I have enjoyed getting to know you and seeing samples of your work. A lot of you have offered really good advice, advice I hope aspiring writers use in their journeys. That, after all, was the real aim of Writing in the Modern Age – to not only show what the writing journey is like these days, but to help writers at any stage in their careers. With our guest articles, writing tips in interviews, even comments given about the steps they took to be successful, I think there is a lot to offer for anyone browsing through the blog. And with the launch of poetry spotlights, we suddenly got a flash into the minds of poets from time to time. Take a moment to browse through our interviews, guest articles and poetry. You won’t be sorry and you may find a new favorite author. I am proud to call these Writing in the Modern Age authors, or #WritModAge as our hashtag says on Twitter.
It has been a really exciting ride. And the success of the Writing in the Modern Age blog would be nothing without its readers. Whether they came as loyal followers or to simply check it out from a social networking link, we have had over 36,000 page views, and numerous followers by Google and by email. I am still surprised by the comments on the blog posts. Sometimes they are directly on the blog, thanking the author for their insights, or just a comment on Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn. Either way, I feel blessed by the wonderful participation from our readers. So, thank you all for making this a great year of having guest authors on the blog!
As a thank you, we’ve all put together a big multi-author book giveaway. We have 38 participating authors and 54 books to give away. We have something for everyone, encompassing many different genres such as science fiction, mysteries, thrillers, paranormal/urban fantasy, romance, non-fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, new adult, erotica, literary fiction, drama, and young adult or children's books. Below you will see each book listed under the author as well as a blurb and buy link for more information. Also included are the genre, format and number of Copies available. To make this giveaway more interesting, we’re ONLY picking winners based on their comments on this post.
If you’d like to be considered in the giveaway and get the chance to win a book or books, please comment below. Instead of telling us which book you want, please give us a range of different of genres you’re willing to accept. The same goes for a genre you absolutely don't want to read. Please say so. We want this giveaway to be as fair and random as possible, but if you don’t give us a range of genres you like or are willing to read, then some of those books won’t be given out and that would be a real shame for the authors involved. These talented writers have given us their time and copies of their books. And please don’t be shy. If you like erotica, just say so. If you’d like to remain anonymous in that case, just leave your first name and your email in the comments and we will contact you with further details. Oh, that reminds me. Although the blog does allow anonymous comments, please do give us contact details. It is a lot of work to hunt down winners on various social networks. And we want to locate the right person. At least give your email so that we can find you to send your book along.
If you’d like to be considered in the giveaway and get the chance to win a book or books, please comment below. Instead of telling us which book you want, please give us a range of different of genres you’re willing to accept. The same goes for a genre you absolutely don't want to read. Please say so. We want this giveaway to be as fair and random as possible, but if you don’t give us a range of genres you like or are willing to read, then some of those books won’t be given out and that would be a real shame for the authors involved. These talented writers have given us their time and copies of their books. And please don’t be shy. If you like erotica, just say so. If you’d like to remain anonymous in that case, just leave your first name and your email in the comments and we will contact you with further details. Oh, that reminds me. Although the blog does allow anonymous comments, please do give us contact details. It is a lot of work to hunt down winners on various social networks. And we want to locate the right person. At least give your email so that we can find you to send your book along.
Our participating authors for the giveaway are Stefan Vucak, D.J. Swykert, Sarah Baethge, Rebecca L. Frencl, Kathryn Elizabeth Jones, Jessica Tornese, Robert Fanshaw, Paula Hrbacek, Susan Mac Nicol, Elaine C. Pereira, Lois W. Stern, Linda Lee Williams, Rita Plush, Shannon MacLeod, Renee Novelle, Maxine Flam, Mark Conte, Caryl McAdoo, Margo Bond Collins, S.C. Rhyne, Jean Erhardt, Belinda Y. Hughes, Liza O’Connor, L E Barrett, KC Sprayberry, Nancy Wood, L. Anne Carrington, Kristal McKerrington, Ann Morris, Annie Edmonds, KateMarie Collins, Doug Bolton, Laura Graham, Nina Soden, Penny Estelle, T.J. Banks, Adra Young and LaRae Parry. As you can see, I have included links here to their interviews or articles relevant to the blog. Also, if you are an author who hasn’t appeared yet on the blog and you are interested, please contact me (the details are at the bottom of the blog). Even if you have appeared before and want to do a guest article, we’d be happy to have you back. We still have availability in April for guest spots. Back to the giveaway for now.
Authors and Books
Stefan Vucak
In the Shadow of Death (Shadow Gods Saga, Book 1)
A backwater system in the Deklan Oligarchy, the Four Suns hides a sinister plot to destabilize the Serrll Combine government. An Envoy is sent to uncover the scheme before the Serrll explodes into factional warfare. Having ‘volunteered’ as a military aide to the Envoy, Second Scout Terrllss-rr uncovers a link between slavery and local government’s plans to cede the Four Suns. That knowledge marks him for death. Fleeing, his survival blister crashes on Anar’on, the fabled world of the Wanderer nomads. Terr is found in the deep desert, lost, without memory, without a past. To restore himself, Terr undergoes training in the Discipline. Facing the god of Death, he receives more than he bargained for.
Genre: Science Fiction
Format: ebook
# of copies available: 1
Cry of Eagles
Iran’s nuclear capability represents a clear national threat to Israel. Although concerned, the United States and Europe are reluctant to increase sanctions. Frustrated that nothing is being done, Mossad decides to force the United States into action. A black ops team sabotages a refinery complex in Galveston and plants evidence that incriminates Iran, confident that an enraged America will retaliate. Congress and the public urge the U.S. president to bomb Iran, but the administration lacks direct evidence. With carriers positioned in the Gulf ready to strike, the world waits to see if the Middle East will explode into open conflict. With tension mounting, the FBI uncovers a shocking truth.
Genre: Political Drama/Thriller
Format: ebook
# of copies available: 1
D. J. Swykert
Alpha Wolves
Maggie Harrington is deeply in love with Jeremy Paull and they become engaged. Maggie feels as if she has found her prince. Strong and protective Jeremy loves her to his core. It appears they are a perfect match and a long and loving marriage lies
straight ahead.
Just before the wedding Maggie's past comes back to haunt her in the form of Tommie Stetter. Maggie and Tommie shared a powerful love until he abruptly left her after their adventure in the wilderness trying to save a pack of young wolves from a bounty hunter. Maggie can't help herself when love comes around again with Tommie.
Her love for both men complicates the simple life she desired at Central Mine on Michigan's wild Keweenaw peninsula of the early twentieth century.
straight ahead.
Just before the wedding Maggie's past comes back to haunt her in the form of Tommie Stetter. Maggie and Tommie shared a powerful love until he abruptly left her after their adventure in the wilderness trying to save a pack of young wolves from a bounty hunter. Maggie can't help herself when love comes around again with Tommie.
Her love for both men complicates the simple life she desired at Central Mine on Michigan's wild Keweenaw peninsula of the early twentieth century.
Format: ebook
# of copies available: 2
Sarah Baethge
Radiant Shadows
Say there is an official organization to control how vampires and humans interact.
What would happen to violators of its 'laws'?
How would the breaking of its rules be fixed?
What could even be the motivation for members of this alliance?
What would happen to violators of its 'laws'?
How would the breaking of its rules be fixed?
What could even be the motivation for members of this alliance?
Genre: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Format: ebook
# of copies available: no limit
Rebecca L. Frencl
Ascent of the Fallen
Free will is ever our blessing and our curse . . .
Rue has stood over human souls in judgment as a guard at Hell’s Gate for millennia. He has seen the worst humanity has to offer. In response to his harshness, Heaven’s Princes have sentenced him to life among humanity until he regains his compassion. He finds not only compassion, but love. Now he must choose: his newfound life with humans or return and share his compassion with his brother judges.
He has been dropped feet first into a game between the powers of hell and the might of heaven. He’s a pawn who must choose—temptation or righteousness, mortal love or immortal indulgence? A war is about to begin with earth as the battle ground and the souls of humanity as the counters. Rue is the first of heaven’s chosen soldiers, if only he chooses the right path.
Genre: Paranormal, Urban FantasyFormat: ebook
# of copies available: 1
Kathryn Elizabeth Jones
Marketing Your Book on a Budget
How does an author best get book reviews? What of interviews, blogs and social media? How can a new author expect to be seen while crowding the lane with other authors of his/her genre?
Marketing Your Book on a Budget is tiny for a reason; any author can afford it. But be prepared for the endless information enclosed. You'll never wonder again about the best ways to speak up about your book, get free advertising, or learn why postcards can help you get the word out faster and easier than any other way.
It's easy to say you're going to market your book, far more difficult to actually do it, but this handy guide will help you every step of the way, even while your heart is pumping wildly the first time you have to speak about your book to someone else.
Genre: Non-fiction, Writer's ReferenceMarketing Your Book on a Budget is tiny for a reason; any author can afford it. But be prepared for the endless information enclosed. You'll never wonder again about the best ways to speak up about your book, get free advertising, or learn why postcards can help you get the word out faster and easier than any other way.
It's easy to say you're going to market your book, far more difficult to actually do it, but this handy guide will help you every step of the way, even while your heart is pumping wildly the first time you have to speak about your book to someone else.
Format: ebook
# of copies available: 2
Jessica Tornese
Linked Through Time
Fifteen year old Kate Christenson is pretty sure she’s about to experience the worst possible summer at her grandparent’s farm in rural Baudette, Minnesota. Without cable, cell phones, or computers, Kate is headed for total isolation and six tedious weeks of boredom. Until the storm.
A freak lightning accident has Kate waking up in 1960. But she is not herself. She is the aunt she never met, but has eerily resembled her entire life. Thrust into living a dirt poor, rural farm life, Kate struggles to make sense of her situation- a boyfriend with a dark side, a “townie” who steals her heart, and the knowledge that 1960 is the very summer her aunt drowns in the local river.
Even with every precaution, Kate cannot stop fate, and an unexpected twist adds to her dilemma. To her horror, Kate finds out firsthand her aunt’s death was not an accident or a suicide, but something much, much worse.
Genre: Time Travel Romance Format: ebook
# of copies available: 1
Robert Fanshaw
Shameless Ambition
On a management development course Caroline is tempted into indiscretions with some of her colleagues, a fact that is noticed by course leader and former chief executive Melody.
Melody sees in Caroline aspects of her younger self and a barely suppressed exhibitionism. She draws Caroline into a plot to put pressure on Von Wolfswinkle, the German delegate to the European Central Bank. His opposition to Eurobonds is causing hardship across southern Europe, and Caroline is inveigled into a peculiar relationship with Von Wolfswinkle based on his voyeurism and her exhibitionism. Melody wants Caroline to influence the banker’s recommendations to the forthcoming European economic summit.
As Caroline is drawn into a seedy world of private parties for bankers and politicians, she soon realises she has damaged her reputation and her marriage. How will she ever be able to face her colleagues and her husband again?
Melody sees in Caroline aspects of her younger self and a barely suppressed exhibitionism. She draws Caroline into a plot to put pressure on Von Wolfswinkle, the German delegate to the European Central Bank. His opposition to Eurobonds is causing hardship across southern Europe, and Caroline is inveigled into a peculiar relationship with Von Wolfswinkle based on his voyeurism and her exhibitionism. Melody wants Caroline to influence the banker’s recommendations to the forthcoming European economic summit.
As Caroline is drawn into a seedy world of private parties for bankers and politicians, she soon realises she has damaged her reputation and her marriage. How will she ever be able to face her colleagues and her husband again?
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Format: ebook
# of copies available: 1
Paula Hrbacek
On Higher Ground
Melanie Worlds has run out of luck; no job, no friends, no future. Desperately wanting to replace the middleclass life she once knew up on “the Hill”, her faith is being tested to the limits. JT, her newest friend, is up to something, but Melanie isn’t sure what it is. And then Brad, her high school crush, comes back to town. She can’t let him know how bad it is, or he’ll lose all respect for her. And, to make matters worse, someone is trying to break into her apartment.
None of her prayers are getting answered, and she feels all alone. But she’s not. Two guardian angels have been assigned to help these three humans. The angels know God’s plan, and it’s going to take everything they’ve got to pull it off. To battle temptation, the angels will need to instill courage; courage to dare, courage to dream, and most of all, courage to love one another.
People who have read the manuscript have this to say:
“A stunning story of angels, wonder and redemption. Prepare to be amazed.” - Duffy Brown, author of “Iced Chiffon” and “Killer in Crinolines”
“This is a novel with a lot of heart and soul. But it's also a very grounded one, thanks to the vivid, sometimes gritty details that Paula Hrbacek weaves into the narrative. So many spiritual novels aren't, and the characters end up being mouthpieces for the author's beliefs. That doesn’t happen with “On Higher Ground”. Hrbacek gets her message across without ever losing sight of the story itself or making her characters into cardboard cut-outs. The main characters -- Melanie, J. T., and Brad -- are fully fleshed out. We see them -- faulty lines, good intentions, and all -- and we care about what happens to them.” - T. J. Banks, author of “Sketch People: Stories Along the Way”.
# of copies available: 1
Susan Mac Nicol
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