IWSG Wednesday

 

The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.

April 6 question - Have any of your books been made into audio books? If so, what is the main challenge in producing an audiobook?

MATEO’S LAW is an audiobook. I went through Amazon and found the process to be a lot easier than expected. My challenge is marketing.  I'd be quite interested to hear how others have approached this.

 

March/April reviews

I’m afraid I’ve fallen down on my Indie reads and reviews.  I’ve been pretty caught up in the Pendergast series. Has anyone else read any of these books?  I’m both repelled and fascinated.  It’s occult suspense that meanders into horror.  The horror side is what repels. But the characters are fascinating.  So, I keep reading😊

I did read one book that I absolute loved and here’s the review.

 

CASSADARK by Alex Cavanaugh

CASSADARK is a Sci-Fi with heart and non-stop action.

 

In book four of the Cassa Series, Bassan, a nerdy young man with incredible talents, must navigate a plethora of mine fields on and off planet. For someone who is a legend in the galaxy, Bassan has no confidence in himself or his abilities. When his friend nearly loses his life, Bassan blames himself and his self-doubts increase.  An unplanned trip to a prison planet will put his capabilities to the test and make him prove his mettle to the people relying on him to save them and to himself. The journey into the stars sends him hurtling into the adventure of a lifetime.

While genre is important it takes second place to a well-told tale. Sci-Fi isn’t my go-to genre, but I thoroughly enjoyed CASSADARK. The characters are well-developed, the world-building phenomenal and the action never stops.  I highly recommend it.

Available at Amazon.

 

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MATEO'S BLOOD BROTHER will be released April 22. If anyone can help me get the word out it would be much appreciated. And to those who have already offered, mega thanks:)

 

Behind the amicable façade is a man who’s tough and determined. He’s Mateo’s Blood Brother. 

https://tinyurl.com/MateosBloodBrother

 

 

What about you? Have any books on audio? Read any good books?

 

It's Tuesday

 Tuesday's Question.

My son just turned forty. How is that possible when I'm only thirty-nine?   

 

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This was taken at our friend's property. The flowers are growing alongside their creek which ripples and whooshes continually.

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Yes, my interests are limited. Rocks and flowers:) Today I'm concentrating on the rocks.

 

 

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This series sounds like fun doesn't it?

$2.99 - SAVE $7 off the first three books of this bestselling mystery series! April 4-11

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Grab the first three books in the bestselling Pineapple Port Mysteries series by USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant at a discount off the single book prices!

Call it a cozy mystery, call it a feel-good thriller -- by the end you'll be calling Pineapple Port your new favorite series! Murder, romance & laughs strike a Florida community full of characters you'll never forget.

Book One: Pineapple Lies - Growing up in one of Florida’s fifty-five plus communities, Charlotte never expected life to be wild. Golf cart racing with her surrogate mothers Mariska and Darla was about as nutty as life got...until she found the hot pawnbroker’s mom buried in her backyard. Talk about making a lousy first impression. Armed with nothing but her wits, Pineapple Port’s questionable cast of characters and a growing crush, Charlotte is determined to solve the mystery of Declan’s mother’s murder. Hey, at least this guy’s skeletons aren't in his closet.

Book Two: Pineapple Mystery Box - When a giant inflatable Halloween witch goes missing in the Pineapple Port retirement community, Charlotte’s eager to nab the culprit. Before she can lift a fingerprint, someone threatens to kill a new neighbor who looks like an adorable Pomeranian but possesses a disturbing talent for revenge. Moments later, a stranger demands the return of a mysterious wooden box… or else. Charlotte's boyfriend, Declan, isn't having a great morning either. His calculating ex-girlfriend has returned to claim she's the rightful owner of his pawn shop. She’s livid he’s found a new lady, too.Eh. Things could be worse. At least Charlotte doesn’t know that a mojito-swilling killer who fed his grandmother to a cat is on his way to Pineapple Port…

Book Three: Pineapple Puzzles - The infamous Puzzle Killer returns to Charity, Florida, in search of a rival murderer, and when two serial killers battle, Charlotte, Declan, Seamus and a naked cat find themselves on the chopping block!

 

Got rocks? Need a good read?  Thirty-nine still? Or younger?

Friday's Great Read: CassaDark

 

CassaDark
By Alex J. Cavanaugh

His world is unraveling…

Bassan’s father is stepping down from command. His best friend almost dies when Bassan freezes. Now, he’s being sent across the galaxy to speak at an important conference. Despite saving the eleven races years ago, he’s paralyzed by fear and doubt. Could things get any worse?

Once there, new acquaintance Zendar convinces Bassan to visit his planet for a humanitarian mission. Bassan’s special connection to ancient technology is the key to saving Zendar’s people. One problem though—it’s a prisoner planet.

On Ugar, he discovers things aren’t so straightforward. As each secret reveals itself, the situation grows more desperate. If he can’t find the right answers, he might die along with Zendar’s people. Can Bassan summon the courage to be a hero again?

 Bassan’s parents both fly ships, but he hates to fly.

He’s hated herron roots (think a mixture of turnip and carrot) since he was a child. Naturally, they are a Tgren staple.

Bassan is a creature of habit in the real world but an avid explorer in the virtual world.

Release date – April 6, 2022
Trade paperback, 226 pages, Dancing Lemur Press, LLC
Science fiction - Adventure (FIC028010) / Space Opera (FIC028030) / Space Exploration (FIC028130)
Print ISBN 9781939844842 $16.95 / eBook ISBN 9781939844859 $4.99

Links:
iTunes – https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id1574189874
Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0982FL3SH
Barnes & Noble – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940164947033
Kobo – https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/Search?Query=9781939844859
Scribed – https://www.scribd.com/search?query=9781939844859&language=0
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58461762-cassadark

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Alex J. Cavanaugh works in web design and graphics, and he plays guitar in a Christian band. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games. Online he is known as Ninja Captain Alex and he’s the founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group.
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 Any help getting the word out is appreciated.