Sebastiana Randone's THE HOUSE @sebasti29567440 #Romance #Fantasy #HistFic

She had developed into a very beautiful maiden; tall and svelte with thick golden hair, a long swanlike neck, and blue-green eyes that enchanted by their tendency to change colour with mood. These blue sapphires won young William over. Many suitors had come and gone. But...

John Smith Last Known Survivor of the Microsoft Wars by Roland Hughes #Excerpt #Dystopian

This is definitely my kind of book, the kind that messes with your head and I can't wait to start reading it. Thank you Mr Hughes for sharing an excerpt from your recent release - John Smith Last Known Survivor of the Microsoft Wars  SK:     ...

The Soul of the World (Legends of Amun Ra #2) by Joshua Silverman @jg_silverman

Kem dives to the ground in desperation, covering his head and neck from the rocks raining down. I didn’t see that coming. I thought I was quiet, he thinks. The announcement of Cadmus’ elimination booms over the intercom. Well, at least I don’t have to worry about a vengeful...

CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE by Gledé Browne Kabongo @gkabongo #Excerpt #Suspense #TBR

She would never be able to have children on her own. That was the bombshell diagnosis from Nina’s doctor. Apparently, both her fallopian tubes were blocked because of massive scarring. IVF seemed to be the most viable option. Marc wasn’t completely on board but Nina made...

Lethal Journey by Kim Cresswell @kimcresswell #Excerpt #AmReading #Thriller

Detective Eric Brennan sat at his usual table and sipped the night’s beverage of choice—a cola. In Chunkers Bar and Grill loud pointless chatter overpowered the ‘80s rock and roll band on stage. The last week was a blur. Every waking hour he pounded the streets in search...

@SMMceachern on Knowing Absolutely Nothing About Being an Author #AmWriting #SciFi

I knew absolutely nothing about being an author until after I published.  Yes, I realize that’s a bit like tying my shoes before I put them on, but that’s the point. If I have hard time putting on my shoes, odds are I’ll go looking for a different pair, which will...

Steps Into Darkness (A Shakertown #Adventure) by @BensWoodard #YALit #Mystery

The unknown figure’s back was to them as he connected the wires to the detonator. Will shoved Tom. Only minutes remained. They located the last connection point where the blasting caps were wired to two sticks of dynamite. The wires to the plunger snaked up the hill. The...

A LIFE LESS ORDINARY #Excerpt by @VicBernadine #AmReading #ChickLit #Fiction

Manny laid in bed, staring up at the ceiling and waiting for sleep. She plucked restlessly at the blanket and wished she could relax. Tomorrow was Steph’s first staff meeting. Today she’d reacquainted herself with everyone in the office then spent the rest of the day with...

HEAVYWEIGHT by @MBMulhall #YA #Excerpt #AmReading

As usual, I’m the first student in the room. I give Ms. Yang a weak welcome. She looks me over with a keen eye but says nothing other than hello. I pull out my sketch of Mei-Li, thinking it’s ready for oils, but find I can’t look at it. She hasn’t done anything wrong,...

Five Writing Tips from @DeanfWilson #SelfPub #Fantasy #AmWriting

In almost every interview I have been asked to give advice to aspiring writers, sometimes on how to get published, how to finish a book, or just how to write in the first place. These tips should prove helpful for all of these desired outcomes. 1. Read Often and Widely Without...

@DMoncrief0131 Shares 10 Surprises for the Unpublished Author #AmWriting #SelfPub

You should have heard me squeal when I got the email offering my first publishing contract. There is nothing more magical to an unpublished writer than the words, “If your story is still available, we would like to offer you a contract.” My family thought I’d found a snake...

@TheobaldSprague Shares an #Excerpt from "The Other Side of the Ice" #AmReading #Family

Before grabbing a book and heading below, I took a stroll out on deck to try and gather in the towering strength and beauty of the mountains that surrounded our still and peaceful anchorage, perhaps the most stunning I’d ever seen. Low, shrub-covered flats quickly ran...