The Quest for Freedom - The Conquest Trilogy Book 1 - Dark Epic Fantasy - Action - Adventure - 99¢ - and a Giveaway #DarkEpicFantasy #Action #Adventure #99¢ #Giveaway

Matthew Devitt is here to tell us about The Quest for Freedom, The Conquest Trilogy Book 1, dark epic fantasy, action, adventure.

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One man against the world

The Quest for Freedom

The Conquest Trilogy Book 1

by Matthew Devitt

Genre: Dark Epic Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Affer was once a peaceful planet, until a war broke out between its six inhabiting species. The humans, who were once the mightiest force on Affer, were massacred in droves, and the ones who survived the onslaught were reduced to mere slaves. The five other species divided the humans amongst themselves and returned to their respective kingdoms.
The years passed, turning into decades and centuries, without any change. Eventually, the humans had accepted their fate as slaves. All except one. Four hundred and seventy-three years later, Fletcher Rush starts his journey to free his kind...and conquer the planet.

 

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I've always had a love for fantasy, and to this day LOTR and The Inheritance Cycle remain some of my favorite books. There are limitless possibilities when you're writing, but with fantasy, it's different. You don't have to adhere to rules or logic; you can create whatever type of world you want. Characters can live in a dystopian society, a grand futuristic city, a picture-perfect world, or a medieval wasteland. Time, technology, and magic are all there for the taking, and as a writer, you get to choose what defines your story.

 

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A Version of the Truth - Memoir - and a Giveaway #NonFiction #Memoir #Giveaway

Marsh Rose is here to tell us about her memoir A Version of the Truth.

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Do we spend our lives searching in vain for an answer, 

or do we find a version of the truth we can live with, and live with it?

A Version of the Truth

by Marsh Rose

Genre: Memoir

Over forty years, Marsh and her partner built a life defined by love, devotion, and independence. He supported her when she bought her home in California wine country, when she grieved the deaths of her parents, when she built her career as a psychotherapist, and even when she overcame a lifelong fear of dogs to adopt a rescued greyhound.

They never married or shared a home—by choice. They were lovers and confidants, deeply committed to one another. Yet, they only met on Tuesdays and Fridays.

And then, one day, he vanished.

When Marsh finally tracked him down, she discovered the unimaginable: he had suffered a catastrophic stroke. His memory was gone. He could no longer speak. And he was living with a woman who knew him by a different name.

What was the truth? With him unreachable behind the devastation of his illness, and with the danger that exposing their relationship could cause irreparable harm, Marsh was left to confront a hall of mirrors—plagued by questions, silences, and uncertainty.

In the end, she discovered a universal reality: we all live with some unknowable mystery. The question is—do we spend our lives searching in vain for an answer, or do we find a version of the truth we can live with, and live with it?

 

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Marsh Rose is a freelance writer, psychotherapist and college educator. Her short stories have appeared in a variety of publications including Cosmopolitan Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, Carve Magazine, Hippocampus Magazine, and New Millennium Writings where she took first prize for creative nonfiction in 2018. She lives in the north San Francisco Bay Area with her greyhound, Adin.

  

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3-Book Marketing Toolkit for Authors - Non-Fiction - and a Giveaway #NonFiction #SelfHelp #Giveaway

Jolene MacFadden is here to tell us about her non-fiction 3-book marketing toolkit for authors.

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“Own your story, build your brand, and share it with the world—your author journey starts here.”

Authors- How To Brand You and Your Books

by Jolene MacFadden

Genre: Non-Fiction, Author Self-Help

Digital Marketing Assistance for the Business Challenged Writer

One of the most difficult tasks for any creative talent is to effectively brand ourselves and our stories.

This book will help you.

From websites to the most popular social media platforms, I have experienced it all, and will provide you with most of the tips and tricks I have learned through the years. This book will also help you gain some basic understanding behind the 'why you should do these tasks yourself'. It has become a requirement in today's publishing climate for both indie and traditionally published authors to have a social media presence. This book will show you the different places you should be spending your valuable time to, hopefully, be most effective at connecting with your readers and make more sales. I include some great ideas on what to post, how often, and when. (Of course, you do what is best for you and your schedule)

The main goal is to inform, encourage, and to show you that YOU CAN DO THIS or you, your readers, and your professional book writing business

 

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30 Day Social Media Challenge

Purple Leather Edition

by Jolene MacFadden

Genre: Non-Fiction, Author Self-Help

Welcome to the 30-Day Challenge Workbook. Within these pages are helpful forms that will help you get started on your digital marketing journey for your small business. This workbook along with my other beginner’s reference book called, “Top Ten Ways to Market Your Books for Free”, which works for authors and small businesses, will help you understand the how’s and whys of social media. Again, these are beginner guides only. At the end of 30 days, you will have actionable routines and data to help you formulate a plan of action that works for you and your business.

 

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Top Ten Ways To Market Your Book for Free:

And Other TidBits of Information for Writers

by Jolene MacFadden

Genre: Non-Fiction, Author Self-Help

Quick and easy information for writers who want to know how to market their book on a very tight budget. Tips and tricks gathered from years of working with writers, publishing my own books, and as a reader wanting to find more on the writers I want to read.

 

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Jolene MacFadden is a multi-published nonfiction author, digital marketer, and lifelong storyteller dedicated to helping writers build their brands and thrive in today’s publishing world. With decades of hands-on experience as a financial counselor, freelance web designer, and marketing strategist, she blends practical know-how with creative insight to guide authors through the often-overwhelming world of book promotion. Her popular guides—"Authors: How to Brand You and Your Books”, “30-Day Social Media Challenge Workbook”, and “Top Ten Ways to Market Your Book for Free”—have become go-to resources for indie, hybrid, and traditionally published authors alike.

An eclectic learner and enthusiastic community builder, Jolene has grown a vibrant multi-platform presence, engaging readers and writers through Pinterest, Mastodon, TikTok, Substack, and YouTube. She hosts the lively Jolene’s Book and Writer’s Talk podcast, where she interviews authors and industry pros across genres, and she regularly speaks at book festivals and writers’ conferences across Florida. Her passion for storytelling, education, and empowerment drives everything she creates—whether it’s a blog post, a marketing workshop, or her Solo Sojourn Project inspiring solo women travelers to explore public lands.

Jolene also writes historical fiction, mystery, and romance under the pen name L. J. Green (Lillian Jade Green), where she blends rich historical detail with intrigue and heart. A proud “Booming Xer,” she lives a life of exploration, blending authorship, digital entrepreneurship, and travel in her home state of Florida.

 

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Unfollow Me - A Terrifying True Story of a Sadistic Stalker - True Crime Memoir - and He Follows Me - Thriller - Suspense - and a Giveaway #NonFiction #Memoir #TrueCrimeMemoir #Fiction #Thriller #Suspense #Giveaway

Kathryn Caraway is here to tell us about her true crime memoir Unfollow Me, a terrifying true story of a sadistic stalker, and He Follows Me, suspense thriller.

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First comes the true story. 

Then comes her fictional revenge.

Unfollow Me

A Terrifying True Story of a Sadistic Stalker

by Kathryn Caraway

Genre: True Crime Memoir

#1 Amazon New Release!

 

What if the man stalking you worked in IT—at the police department?

"Think it couldn't happen to you? Think again. Read. This. Book.” —John DeDakis, Award-winning novelist, writing coach, and former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"

This true crime case is told with brutal honesty, exposing the silent terror of stalking. Gripping details of kidnapping, intimate partner abuse, and surveillance using everyday tools engrained in society—and most households—uncovers systemic blindspots. From overlooked police reports to exhausting court battles, it’s a story of a woman’s resilience in the face of relentless fear. A must read for fans of true crime, survival stories, and psychological thrillers.

Stalkers don’t just hide in the shadows. Some log in.

Kathryn meets Todd, a charming IT expert for the police department. He coaxes her into a brief relationship and turns a normal breakup into a reign of terror. Todd isn’t just obsessed—he’s inside Kathryn’s home network.

He doesn’t have to be in her house to watch her. Or hear her.

He sees her text messages—on his screen.

He can follow her car without ever leaving his house.

And he even tells her why: “You are mine. And I don’t share.”

When Todd asks Kathryn if she wants to see death coming, she tells him no. Now she waits for it every day. Dismissed by officers, Kathryn builds a case police can no longer ignore. But the more she learns about Todd’s past, the more she suspects he might be tied to the unsolved murder of a woman she has only one thing in common with: Todd.

And if she’s right, she might be next . . .

 

 

“A powerful, riveting account about a woman being victimized by a modern-day monster.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Urgency of feeling pulses throughout . . .” —BookLife

“An inspiring story of survival . . . the horrors of stalking and its devastating effects on the mental health of those targeted . . .” —Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media

“The specificity of emotion, the physiological response to trauma, and the intellectual clarity . . . give this book its power.” —Independent Book Review

“Unfollow Me kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Caraway’s will to get justice in her case and her composure through it all shows a resilience that not many possess.” —Memoir Magazine

* 2024 Grand Prize Winner in Narrative Nonfiction (Journey Award, Non-Fiction Overcoming Adversity)

* 2024 1^st Place Winner in Thriller/Suspense (Clue Award)

* 2024 1^st Place Winner in Non-Fiction Cover Design

  

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He Follows Me

by Kathryn Caraway

Genre: Thriller, Suspense

Kathryn Caraway thought a conviction would end the nightmare. She was wrong.

Todd Bennett is getting out of jail—and he hasn’t forgotten her. The government offers her a lifeline: new name, new life, new country. But freedom comes at a cost and safety is an illusion.

U.S. Marshal Wes Kade doesn’t care about feelings. He cares about results. Cold, disciplined, and relentless, he has built a career on keeping people alive. But something about this case doesn’t add up. He realizes this isn’t personal—it’s war.

With nowhere left to hide, Kathryn must face the terrifying truth that some nightmares never end.

A gripping psychological thriller where survival isn’t just about escape—it’s about fighting back.

 

Wow! I have absolutely DEVOURED this book, and Kathryn Caraway has become my new favorite author! He Follows Me is the fictional follow-up to Unfollow Me, and it does not disappoint. What starts as a semi-cozy read turns into a tense thriller with an absolutely explosive ending! Give this one a read, especially if you have read Unfollow Me!  – Goodreads reviewer

 

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Kathryn Caraway lived life as the target of a stalker for years. After her perpetrator’s conviction, Kathryn founded the Unfollow Me Project to raise education and awareness of the debilitating effects of stalking, as well as to offer support to those being stalked. For more information, go to https://unfollowme.com.

 

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Kennedy Sloane Gets Scooped - Contemporary Women's Fiction - Contemporary Romance - and a Giveaway #Women'sFiction #ContemporaryWomen'sFiction #Romance #ContemporaryRomance #Giveaway

Caila Klaiss is here to tell us about Kennedy Sloane Gets Scooped, contemporary women's fiction and romance.

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Contemporary Women's Fiction/Contemporary Romance

Date Published: November 6th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Faster than details break in a news story, Kennedy Sloane gets scooped.

On a rainy Manhattan afternoon, career-obsessed writer and news producer Kennedy loses the interview that was guaranteed to catapult her to senior producer status. Hours later, revered and feared book editor Muffin Evans, aka the Manuscript Eater, shelves the publication of her promising debut novel.

Over a night of tears and too many glasses of wine, Kennedy responds to an internet ad for a villa on the picturesque island of Hilton Head. She books a five-week “hiatus from life,” to focus on herself, free from distractions.

However, soon after arriving on the island, J.P. Long catches Kennedy’s hesitant eye. Despite a series of serendipitous encounters around the romantic oasis, Kennedy knows there’s no room in her life for a charming professional golfer turned businessman who is battling his own personal and professional insecurities.

But maybe he’s worth the trouble.

If there’s one thing Kennedy’s learned, it’s that life rarely happens as expected, and sometimes, the best stories unfold when you stop chasing the perfect headline.

  

About the Author

 

 A graduate of Fordham University, Caila Klaiss is an award-winning network news producer who spent seventeen years crisscrossing the country to cover breaking and developing stories for platforms across ABC News. The bulk of her career was spent producing true crime documentaries for 20/20.

Since making the difficult decision to leave a career she loved, Caila has pursued her other life-long dream of becoming a writer. When she is not reading, writing, or researching, Caila recharges by practicing yoga.

Born, raised, and currently living in northeastern Pennsylvania, Caila is a New Yorker at heart whose happy place is a warm sandy beach, under a palm tree.

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Hippie Mermaid - A Short Story - Fantasy - and a Giveaway #ShortStory #Fantasy #Giveaway

Joanne Guidoccio is here to tell us about her short story fantasy Hippie Mermaid.

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From sea to shore, betrayal follows her wherever she goes.

On Christmas Eve, psychic Kendra Adams reveals the secret she’s hidden for decades—she was once Rosina, a mermaid torn between sea and shore. Betrayed in her ocean kingdom and desperate to escape banishment, she persuades a politician to smuggle her into the human world. But freedom on land comes at a cost, as she soon finds herself ensnared in another web, this one spun by the politician’s power-hungry sister.

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A smile crept up on Aunt Lina’s face. “We have seven days to captivate your human.”

“What…How?”

“I heard all about the excursion from the Ettas,” Aunt Lina said. “They couldn’t stop talking about the attention you received from those four men. And that, my dear Rosina, is why Annabella is determined to get rid of you. She doesn’t want any reminders of a competition she didn’t win.”

“But I wasn’t competing. I said nothing and let the others pick their humans.”

“Ah, but the humans wanted you. And the one called Blake was not too happy when Annabella claimed him.” Aunt Lina spoke more briskly, “You made a good impression. You stayed much longer than the others, and you risked your life for a man.”

I shook my head. “I forgot about the time.”

“Something you cannot afford to do when you go up there tomorrow night.”

“I can’t go up there.”

“Did La Bella forbid you?”

“No, but I don’t want to upset her any further.”

“If she has mentioned Crete, she has already decided. You need to find a way out of this disaster. Go up there each night until you connect with the human. Persuade him to take you with him. If a human desires you, La Bella will not interfere. She will expedite the process.”

I tried to recall scattered bits of the conversation with Lloyd. At one point, he did mention wanting to take me with him, but there was uncertainty in his voice. He already had issues with the two women in his life.

“Cry,” Aunt Lina advised. “Humans cannot handle our tears. And if necessary, beg him to take you away.”

“His life is already complicated.”

“And yours is not?” Aunt Lina grabbed my shoulders. “This human is your only way out of this mess.”

About the Author:

Joanne Guidoccio enjoyed a rewarding career teaching mathematics, business, and co-operative education courses before retiring to pursue writing. A member of Crime Writers of Canada, Sisters in Crime, and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, she writes paranormal romances, cozy mysteries, and inspirational stories from her home base of Guelph, Ontario.

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Afghani - Historical Fiction - and a Giveaway #Fiction #HistoricalFiction #Giveaway

Brendon Patrick is here to tell us about Afghani, historical fiction.

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Two souls, 

one hundred years apart, 

bound by lands that both embrace and betray.

Afghani

by Brendon Patrick

Genre: Historical Fiction

War is a Racket, and Culture is Blind: The True Cost of Conflict

Journey through a century of strife in this gripping dual-timeline novel with:

George Sher Gul: A Muslim cameleer fleeing early 20th Century Afghanistan, seeking hope in Australia's unforgiving outback. He navigates harsh landscapes and the prejudices of White Australia, with his dream of belonging hanging by a thread.

Patterson: An Australian soldier in post-9/11 Afghanistan, questioning the war's true motives amidst corruption and personal demons.

Their intertwined stories challenge our beliefs on war, peace, and humanity.

Experience heart-wrenching choices, cultural clashes across generations, and a quest for belonging spanning continents.

This thought-provoking historical fiction exposes deep-rooted xenophobia, drawing parallels between early 20th century Australia and today's complex geopolitical landscape.

Together, it offers a witty yet unflinching critique of global politics—questioning the cyclical nature of conflict.

From sun-baked Australian deserts to war-torn Afghan streets, immerse yourself in a powerful journey through time and culture.

Will George Sher Gul find his future in a land that views him as an outsider?

Can Patterson discover peace amidst chaos and national expectations?

Uncover these answers in a compelling tale of resilience, hope, and the enduring human spirit.

Click Buy Now to embark on an unforgettable adventure that will challenge your perspectives and touch your heart!

 

What readers are saying:

Between breathtaking descriptions of Afghanistan's demonic and razor-sharp craggy edges and the sun-scorched Australian outback, Brendon Patrick weaves a tale that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about both nations' shared history.

~ Fionna

 

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Brendon Patrick is an emerging voice in historical fiction, drawing upon his experiences as a veteran of the Australian Army and his heritage as a descendant of Afghan Cameleers. His debut novel: Afghani explores the untold stories of Australia’s multicultural past.

Based in Brisbane, Brendon is a self-taught writer who founded Bulldog Self Publishing to bring authentic Australian stories to readers. When not writing, he can be found spending time with his beloved bulldogs and advocating for diverse voices in literature.

 

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