Thursday 28 February 2013

Orangeberry FreeMe #249


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Thursday, 28 February 2013
Readers - Please note that listed prices are accurate at the time of posting and are subject to change. Availability and prices may differ from country to country.
Please be aware that Today's Sponsor may not always be free.
Authors - If you would like your book(s) to be included in this daily listing, please click HERE
***Today's Sponsor***
 
Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out - Pandora Poikilos
Genre – Women’s Fiction
Rating – PG
4.1 (44 reviews)
Free until 03 March 2013
Anya Michaels is having the time of her life. She has the man of her dreams by her side. She has graduated at the top of her class. She has the job others were lining up for. Between late night drinks at her favourite bar and fancy dinners at the most expensive restaurants, she has a string of adoring friends. Everything changes when she hears the dreaded words, “You are sick.”
Being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, her world starts to fall apart, one piece at a time. Now dumped, her four year relationship is nothing but a memory filled with pictures, thoughts and a very broken heart. Her job becomes an even further challenge as she tries to hide her condition. Her friends suddenly have more important things to do, what is a party without a party girl? Perfect could not crumble any faster.
Soon, caught between situations, people and pieces of life that she never dreamed of planning for herself, Anya begins to wonder if her brain condition is all that bad. As she absorbs the changes in her life and realization sets in, she begins to wonder if she is the only one saying: Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out.
(20% of royalties will be donated to the National Organisation of Rare Disorders)

Honour and Glory - Nathaniel Burns
Genre - Historical Fiction
Rating - G
5 (1 reviews)
Free until 03 March 2013
Europe, in the year of the Lord 772
Like a bloody storm, Charlemagne’s armies ravage early medieval Europe, leaving devastation and misery in their wake. They have subdued the kingdom of the Langobards, defeated the duchy of Bavaria; they threaten the Moors in the west and, in the south, the pope in Rome.
Yet Charlemagne has even more ambitious plans: he covets the Saxon territories in the north. The Saxons put up an unexpectedly fierce resistance. When Charlemagne’s troops destroy the Irminsul shrine, the Saxon holy of holies, there ensues a struggle to the death. Led by the legendary Duke Widukind, for decades the Saxons fight savagely for their beliefs and their independence. And they will have their revenge...
Honour and Glory will transport the reader right into this legend-shrouded part of the Early Middle Ages. With his story, Rory Liam Elliott has woven a a rich, dark tapestry of one the pivotal periods in medieval European history. His historically accurate descriptions rich in authentic detail bring this remote, mysterious world to life again before your very eyes.
Go ahead, stoke the fire in the hearth, draw your armchair closer and dive into this wonderful historical novel full of the love, the intrigue, the warriors and the battles of a bygone Europe…
Done With Being Fat - T.C. Hale
Genre - Self Help
Rating - PG13
5 (3 reviews)
Free until 01 March 2013
DONE WITH BEING FAT is brought to you by touring comedian turned natural
health expert, T.C. Hale (aka Tony Hale). Not only will Tony have you
laughing out loud while he reveals the secrets behind weight loss and
how the human body functions, you will also learn how to look at your
own body chemistry to understand the underlying cause of YOUR weight
issues. Since the reasons for weight gain vary from person to person,
once you understand what is going on with your chemistry, this book will
help you understand what foods, supplements, or lifestyle changes could
eliminate your need to continue buying bigger pants.
******
Don’t Throw it ~ Get To Know It - J. Wiltz Cutrer Jr.
Genre - Non Fiction
Rating - G
4.6 (25 reviews)
Free until 28 February 2013
In this digitally dependent world, we are surrounded by buzzwords and acronyms. In "Don't Throw IT ~ Get To Know IT" you will learn to tear down the walls and make sense out of it all and understand the answers to some of your most common questions:
    * How Can I Protect My Computer? Unfortunately, malicious software is a reality today. Learn what all those terms mean and how you can protect yourself.
    * Why Is My Computer So Slow? This is the most common complaint heard when dealing with technology. Learn how to address this yourself simply and safely.
    * How Can I Surf The Web Safely? It is hard to imagine life before the Internet. Learn how to do so safely and securely for you and your family.
    * What Do All These Terms Mean? Ever notice how the local computer nerd speaks a language all their own? Read on to remove the mystery of these terms with simple, easy to understand descriptions.
    * How Do I Set Up Wireless At Home? Wireless networking has become as common as the cold. Learn the proper way to configure and secure your wireless network.
"Don't Throw IT ~ Get To Know IT" is designed to teach the "normal" user how to use their computers safely and securely, Using analogies and light humor the author will guide you through the common issues faced daily when dealing with that silicon monster on the desk before them.
By pointing out the many free utilities and services out there, you can gain control over your technology in ways many only thought available to large corporations or those speaking "advanced nerd". Using your computer safely and securely should not have to cost you the proverbial arm and leg. For example, did you know you could have superb antivirus control without paying a cent? How about Internet monitoring to keep malicious sites from displaying on you or your children's computers or tablets? Even that can be yours free.
While designed with the computer novice in mind, even the computer geeks in the audience can learn from the items presented. While the material is geared toward the Windows user, Apple fans will find the information extremely valuable, as the principles and practices discussed affect all users of all operating systems.
Technology should be a tool and not a task.
...all presented in a way even the authors Mother-In-Law can understand!
Archangels: Rise of the Jesuits - Janet Tavakoli
Genre - Thriller
Rating - R
4.3 (35 reviews)
Free until 2 March 2013
WHEN CONTROL OF THE VATICAN IS AT STAKE—MONEY TALKS, AND NOBODY PLAYS FAIR.

Italian intelligence specialist Michael Visconte is shocked by the brutal murder of a Jesuit priest, who turns out to be a hedge fund manager for the Vatican. The victim, Father Matteo Pintozzi, achieved an unblemished record of extraordinary returns.
The next day, Michael is visited by two Jesuits who ask him to investigate the murder, and Michael soon finds himself in the middle of a struggle for power and control over the finances of the Vatican. Unfortunately, his lucky break—one that should provide critical evidence—blurs the line between good and evil and not only endangers the lives of Michael and the Jesuits, but also imperils the lives of his wife and children.
Superstition, Pirates, Ghost and Folklore - Malcolm Henderson
Genre - Travel, History
Rating - G
4.8 (22 reviews)
Free until 01 March 2013
Superstition, pirates, ghosts and folklore of Bocas del Toro, Panama is a collection of legends and stories as told by the local inhabitants of the archipelago. The tradition of 'story telling' has been recorded so that these folktales and folklore stories are never lost. Tales of pirate treasures, ghost sightings and the myriad of superstitions gathered from various tribes and indigenous folk are both telling and entertaining.
So...
When the sun's rays no longer touch the jungle canopy, the ground below is plunged into darkness. The howler monkeys on cue cease their calling and all await in fear the visit of the Tulieveja and the spirits of long dead pirates and their victims. It is a time when those who experience such spirits are home with the doors and windows closed.
Here's a bit of what you'll see inside:-
* Bocas Superstitions about the dead, snakes, fishing, pirate treasure warnings and many more.
* Pirates in the Archipelago
* Tuliviejas (The Wailing Women)
* The Darklands
* Accounts of Experiences with Spirits from many Bocas del Toro Locals
* A Consequence of Disobeying the Instructions Given in a Dream
* A Bocas Shaman – The Snake Man
* and so much more...
Some of the local superstitions include:-
Peel an orange without a break and hand the peel on one side of the main window and then do the same again and place the second peel on the other side of the window. No evil spirit can pass between the two peels.
When you return to your house in the dark, stand before your door, turn about three times and enter backside first. That way no evil spirit can follow you inside.
If you sleep along in your bed, put a pillow in the empty space beside you or a ghost will climb into bed with you.
These great stories are a wonderful way to understand the culture and the traditions of this eclectic archipelago of islands and its colorful population. Put your feet up and enjoy Superstition, pirates, ghosts and folklore of Bocas del Toro, Panama.
Vile Blood - Roger Smith
Genre - Horror
Rating - R
4.6 (16 reviews)
Free until 28 February 2013
THREE DESPERATE PEOPLE FLUNG TOGETHER IN A FLESH FRENZY OF BLOOD-DRENCHED HORROR
Terror has left Skye Martindale muted and stunted for most of her seventeen years. Terrified of the dark Other that lives within her. The Other that must be suppressed and controlled. At all costs. Then one night an act of random violence unleashes a savagery so ferocious that she is forced to face who--and what--she really is.
Fear and grief have ravaged Deputy Sheriff Gene Martindale, leaving him cold and remote, haunted by the lies he has told the world--and himself--about his foundling sister. But now the lying is over and he has to protect his young son from Skye. Even if that means killing her.
For five long years Junior Cotton--the twisted sadist who slaughtered Gene's wife and unborn child--has been a caged animal. Now he's broken loose and he's coming after Gene and his sister. To take revenge and to reveal the truth about Skye. A truth that will damn her for eternity.
Chasing Amanda - Melissa Foster
Genre - Mystery, Suspense
Rating - PG13
3.6 (299 reviews)
Free until 02 March 2013
An emotional read that tests the strength of one's own ability to deal with a parent's worst nightmare.
Nine years ago, Molly Tanner witnessed a young girl's abduction in the busy city of Philadelphia, shifting her occasional clairvoyance into overdrive. Two days later, the girl's body was found, and Molly's life fell apart. Consumed by guilt for not acting upon her visions, and on the brink of losing her family, Molly escaped the torturous reminders in the city, fleeing to the safety of the close-knit rural community of Boyds, Maryland. 
Molly's life is back on track, her son has begun college, and she and her husband have finally rekindled their relationship. Their fresh start is shattered when a seven-year-old girl disappears from a local park near Molly's home. Unable to turn her back on another child and troubled by memories of the past, Molly sets out to find her, jeopardizing the marriage she'd fought so hard to hold together. While unearthing clues and struggling to decipher her visions, Molly discovers another side of Boyds, where the residents--and the land itself--hold potentially lethal secrets, and exposes another side of her husband, one that threatens to tear them apart.
Dancing in the Arms of God - Connie Neal
Genre - Women’s Fiction
Rating - PG13
4.8 (32 reviews)
Free until 4 March 2013
Do you long for your own Cinderella story? Who doesn't long to rise from her humble past, discover the best in herself, and be appreciated by a true, lasting love. Yet, her own efforts to fill the yearning often end in tatters. And no man can rescue her. In Dancing in the Arms of God, the Cinderella fairy tale provides a powerful allegory for women's deepest hopes and dreams and the God who longs to fill them. It's a message proved true in the life of author Connie Neal. For all of us who have wrestled with disillusionment, abandonment, our own limitations, and the lies that whisper we're not beautiful, Connie's true-life insights reveal what it means to dance with God . . . following his lead until every promise he's ever made proves true.
Cold Open - Greg Clarkin
Genre - Mystery
Rating - PG
4.3 (54 reviews)
Free until 01 March 2013
When the nation’s number one cable news anchor, turns up floating in the East River, the cops label it a suicide. But his gorgeous widow is convinced he was killed and carries a secret that proves it.
Now she has Sam North believing it. The story-hungry TV reporter starts nosing around and discovers what Jack Steele found out the hard way...asking questions can get you disturbing answers, maybe even killed.
The Mind-Made Prison - Mateo Tabatabai
Genre - Self Help
Rating - PG
4.9 (44 reviews)
Free until 01 March 2013
A Self Help and Self Esteem Guide that actually works
  • Is your mind causing you pain and suffering?
  • Do you feel like it is a constant struggle to work towards your goals?
  • Are there thoughts and patterns holding you back that you just can't seem to identify?
  • Do you avoid going for your dreams because of reasons that you know make no "logical sense"?
This book is Designed for anyone who wants to take the quality of their life to the next level...
  • You will get a detailed understanding of how your psyche and beliefs function.
  • You will learn 2 highly effective methods for identifying limiting beliefs and emotions that are currently stopping you.
  • You will learn how to permanently delete and eliminate your current limiting beliefs.
  • You will learn a very powerful method for installing new and empowering beliefs into your psyche.
How much would the quality of your life improve if you could learn to let go of everything that is holding you back?

The Mind-Made prison is a must-read for anyone interested in the areas of self development and self esteem. By using the author's proven techniques of personal transformation, you can literally learn to design your life in any way you want.
This book will save you from going through life without ever truly tapping into your full potential...

The Mind-Made prison is one that we are all caught in, either knowingly or unknowingly, and this comprehensive guide explains how you can finally escape the iron grip of this prison.

Orangeberry Book Tours - Tainted Love: The Faith McKenzie Story by Erin Cawood



For anyone in a relationship, the words 'we need to talk' can only mean one thing. In the last twenty-two years, the McKenzies have been through it, survived it, learned by it, and grown stronger from it, because life didn't stop for breath when they needed it. Amongst the tears and the tragedies, the hopes and happiness, they've built something amazing: a happy family, a luxury lifestyle and a booming empire. Don't they deserve to have it all?

But for the perfect wife, those four sinister words mean something entirely different. They're a summons into a private world where what happens behind closed doors stays behind closed doors.
Faith has no doubt in Calvin's undying love for her. It's what kept her sane in the darkest hours. If only she could figure out what it is she does wrong... because it’s rapidly becoming apparent their tainted love is running out of time.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:
1 in 4 woman will be affected by domestic abuse. 50% of the royalties from sales of this series will be donated to charities supporting those affected by abusive relationships.

EXCERPT: 
You have to promise me something...
Promise me you won't tell a soul what you are about to read? Unless something happens to me, no one needs to know.

My babies, Georgia and Caleb, only need to know what I have told them. I am unhappy. I have been unhappy for a long time. And therefore, I have gone away to heal my heart, my mind, and my spirit. They'll understand, for me, their younger sisters are part of the healing process, and this is why I have taken the girls with me. I have promised to return, and I will. Somehow I'll find another way into Georgia and Caleb’s lives. But... I'll never go back.

I tell myself every day I should be thankful for what I have. Despite my sad situation I have you, my amazing younger brother. You’ve flourished into an all-state star quarterback and earned a scholarship to one of the best medical schools in the country. I have three wonderful daughters who still see fairy tales and dreams, and know how to reach for the sky. The eldest has high grades and a warm heart for children in need. She's taken herself down the path to follow Daddy into the family profession. The younger ones are a delight. Barely walking, already they have flair for drama, song, and dance. I see stars in their eyes and fame on their horizons.

And my son is… well, he’s frustrating. He can whip a top grade out of the bag without studying. But his priorities lay elsewhere for so many years. Then, one day he came home with college applications, a volunteering job in the community, and a path he'd chosen on his own. I'm not quite sure when it happened, but it was some divine intervention for which I'll be forever indebted.

We own a five bedroom house in the Hamptons, with vast gardens where I spend my days tending to roses and uprooting weeds. If I'm not in my gardens, I partake in coffee mornings, which entail little coffee and lots of shopping. I no longer try anything on in the store; I donate it to charity if it doesn't fit. I have lunch at the tennis club where I no longer play tennis; an injury took me out of the game some years ago.

My husband and I have a regular sitter and spend many evenings at the social clubs of which we're members. We dine on lavish food, drink the finest wines, and dance past the stroke of midnight. I drive a swift little roadster, top down, through summer, and a tough terrain SUV in the winter. I have a lot to be thankful for... including twenty-two years of marriage.

Oh, how I wish I could tell you this was some mid-life crisis! That with my oldest children flying the nest, I felt my life half-empty. I'm sure if you ask Calvin, it’s how he'll explain our sudden departure from his life. But it's quite the opposite, in fact.

I know it’s been years since we last spoke, and how angry you were when you left. But there are things I need you to know, little brother, and these things I kept hidden from you all.

Buy Now @ Amazon
Genre - Women's Fiction / Contemporary Romance
Rating – PG13
More details about the author
Connect with Erin Cawood on Facebook & Twitter & GoodReads

Rare Disease Day 2013 - Info & G!veaways



On this day, millions of patients and their families will share their stories to focus a spotlight on rare diseases as an important global public health concern.

“There are nearly 30 million Americans—and millions more around the world—affected by rare diseases,” said Peter L. Saltonstall, president and CEO of NORD.  “Everyone knows someone with a rare disease.  But, while many of these diseases are serious and lifelong, most have no treatment and many are not even being studied by researchers.  This leaves patients and families without hope for a better future.”

On Rare Disease Day, people with rare diseases around the world promote awareness of the challenges of living with a rare disease.  The global theme for 2013 is “Rare Disorders Without Borders.”  

World Rare Disease Day was launched in Europe in 2008 and last year was observed in more than 60 nations.  It is always observed on the last day of February.  On that day, patients and patient organizations will post stories, videos and blogs online and host events to raise awareness of these diseases, which are often called “orphans”.

This year, the observance has special significance in the U.S. because 1983 is also the 30th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act, which provides incentives to encourage companies to develop treatments for rare diseases, and of NORD, which was established by patient advocates in 1983.

 “More than half of the people who have rare diseases are children,” Saltonstall said.  “Challenges faced by patients and their families include delayed diagnosis, few treatment options, and difficulty finding medical experts.  Many rare diseases have no approved treatment.  Insurance may not cover treatments that aren’t approved.  Also, treatments for rare diseases tend to be more expensive than those for common diseases.”

In 1983, the Orphan Drug Act was passed by Congress to create financial incentives for companies to develop treatments for rare diseases.  Since then, more than 400 orphan drugs and biologics have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  It is estimated that approximately 15 million Americans benefit from these products, but that still leaves millions more with diseases for which there is no approved treatment.

For more information about Rare Disease Day activities in the U.S., go to www.rarediseaseday.us.  For information about global activities, go to www.rarediseaseday.org).

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In conjunction with Rare Disease Day, Pandora Poikilos' books will be free from 28th February 2013 till 15th March 2013. To download your free copy, please click on the links below.



Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out is free via KDP Select (Kindle) from now till 3rd March.

Dora's Essentials - Examining Anxiety is free via Smashwords from now till 15th March.

Genetically Modified Foods vs. Sustainability is free via Smashwords from now till 15th March.

Pandora's Reading Room (Short Story compilation) is free via Smashwords from now till 15th March.


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Orangeberry Book Tours - February Specials & Ongoing Giveaways



All special offers are valid on a first come first serve basis until Thursday, 28th February 2013. 


CHOOSE ANY 3 (THREE) of the Orangeberry packages listed below for only $35

1. ORANGEBERRY SOCIAL BUTTERFLY is a mini book tour (7 days). It consists of 5 blog stops, 1 Twitter View and 1 Twitter Blast. (Usual price is $29.99)
2. ORANGEBERRY PICK OF THE WEEK will appear at as a blog post on the Orangeberry site and my Peace from Pieces blog . You will also receive 1 Facebook Blast and 1 Twitter Blast. (Usual price is $19.99)
3. ORANGEBERRY SPREAD ME sees to it that you and your book receive long-term exposure on the web with 5 blog stops in 5 weeks. (Usual price is $30.00)
4. ORANGEBERRY BOOK OF THE DAY is a sweet tool if you want your book to appear on the same day on at least 50 different blogs. (Usual price is $49.99)
5ORANGEBERRY FREE ALERT will assist you in getting the word out about your free book promotion (1 book for two days) via a Twitter campaign and social media networking. This is currently available for Amazon and Smashwords only. (Usual price is $9.99)
6. ORANGEBERRY TWEET ME A STORM will increase awareness about you and your book via  a Twitter campaign. You will receive 5 Tweets a day over a period of 10 days, which are related to your book. (Usual price is $29.99)
1.Upon sign-up you will receive a starter kit with more details about your guest posts and interview questions.
2. Please sign up HERE
3. Payment is exclusively via PayPal.
 
More questions? Email us at info AT orangeberrybooktours DOT com
Next available date – We will need three weeks to finalise your book tour. 

ORANGEBERRY PHOENIX is a 30-day virtual book tour that offers you and your book an extremely sweet spot at some high traffic blogs.
How will you benefit? - You’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts, be interviewed, receive book reviews and daily social media presence.- You will also receive $25 worth of advertising on GoodReads specifically for your book during the book tour.
What will it cost you? Special offer for February – Book your Phoenix tour in February for $100.00 and you will receive the following add-ons for free … 1 x Tweet Me A Storm, 1 x OB Spread Me (20 weeks), 1 x Book of the Day, 1 x Pick of the Week and 1 x OB Sidebar (Usual price is – $320.00)
Payment is exclusively via PayPal.
1.Upon sign-up you will receive a starter kit with more details about your guest posts and interview questions.
2. Please sign up HERE
More questions? Email us at info AT orangeberrybooktours DOT com
Next available date – We will need three weeks to finalise your book tour. 

Terms & Conditions
*Any sponsorship received from your book tour or the other options listed on the Orangeberry website is NOT refundable. 
*We have the right to reject any sponsorship or book tour request for which you will receive a full refund.
*All tours & promos need to be booked at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance. Any tour or promo booked with less than this lead time cannot be guaranteed the number of stops quoted on this page. 
*GoodReads Advertising – Orangeberry Book Tours is in no way affiliated to GoodReads. Advertising credit will be purchased as per their advertising rates and terms. 

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Wednesday 27 February 2013

Orangeberry FreeMe #248

Orangeberry FreeMe #248

freeme

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Readers - Please note that listed prices are accurate at the time of posting and are subject to change. Availability and prices may differ from country to country.

Please be aware that Today's Sponsor may not always be free.

Authors - If you would like your book(s) to be included in this daily listing, please click HERE

***Today's Sponsor***

Owned Him - Victoria Beaumont

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Erotic Short Stories

Rating - R

4.5 (6 reviews)

Free until 28 February 2013

Three Sexy Stories of Loving Male Dominance and Female Submission

  • "What a scorcher - as British tabloids might say."
  • "Incredible and intelligent, raunchy and rollicking..Very entertaining and highly recommended!"

Welcome to a world where sexual power is freely exchanged with love through trust and romance. This quick read is three adult stories involving three strong and nurturing men who are so in tune with these lucky female submissives needs and so confident in their devotion that there is plenty of freedom to indulge every fantasy, even when it involves other partners. 

This naughty collection includes public sex, bondage, blindfolds, a foursome and more. The passion and deep emotion these couple's share supersede any need for bdsm toys or strict training. In these dominant, submissive relationships, they rely on blind trust and at times blindfolded trust. Curiosity, taboo, sexual hunger and unbridled lust await.

Honour and Glory - Nathaniel Burns

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Historical Fiction

Rating - G

5 (1 reviews)

Free until 03 March 2013

Europe, in the year of the Lord 772
Like a bloody storm, Charlemagne’s armies ravage early medieval Europe, leaving devastation and misery in their wake. They have subdued the kingdom of the Langobards, defeated the duchy of Bavaria; they threaten the Moors in the west and, in the south, the pope in Rome.
Yet Charlemagne has even more ambitious plans: he covets the Saxon territories in the north. The Saxons put up an unexpectedly fierce resistance. When Charlemagne’s troops destroy the Irminsul shrine, the Saxon holy of holies, there ensues a struggle to the death. Led by the legendary Duke Widukind, for decades the Saxons fight savagely for their beliefs and their independence. And they will have their revenge...
Honour and Glory will transport the reader right into this legend-shrouded part of the Early Middle Ages. With his story, Rory Liam Elliott has woven a a rich, dark tapestry of one the pivotal periods in medieval European history. His historically accurate descriptions rich in authentic detail bring this remote, mysterious world to life again before your very eyes.
Go ahead, stoke the fire in the hearth, draw your armchair closer and dive into this wonderful historical novel full of the love, the intrigue, the warriors and the battles of a bygone Europe…

Done With Being Fat - T.C. Hale

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Self Help

Rating - PG13

5 (3 reviews)

Free until 01 March 2013

DONE WITH BEING FAT is brought to you by touring comedian turned natural
health expert, T.C. Hale (aka Tony Hale). Not only will Tony have you
laughing out loud while he reveals the secrets behind weight loss and
how the human body functions, you will also learn how to look at your
own body chemistry to understand the underlying cause of YOUR weight
issues. Since the reasons for weight gain vary from person to person,
once you understand what is going on with your chemistry, this book will
help you understand what foods, supplements, or lifestyle changes could
eliminate your need to continue buying bigger pants.

 

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Magnus Opum

Magnus Opum - Jonathan Gould

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Humor, Satire

Rating - PG

4.4 (22 reviews)

Free until 22 February 2013

A story about a little person in a very big world.
Magnus Mandalora never thought he would leave the safe confines of the small homely village of Lower Kertoob. He certainly never expected to end up in the middle of a long-running war between the saintly Cherines and the beastly Glurgs. But when circumstance places him in such a dubious position, he finds himself on a rollicking adventure where nothing is quite as it seems.

The Angel's Assassin (Medieval Romance)

The Angel’s Assassin - Samantha Holt

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Historical Romance

Rating - R

4.5 (23 reviews)

A medieval story of love and betrayal.
As a rebellion sweeps England, Lady Annabel finds her home overrun by rebels. Much to her relief, a dark knight comes to her rescue, claiming to have been sent to protect her by her uncle.
But Nicholas holds a secret about the job he was sent to do and it is a far cry from what Annabel believes it to be. As the attraction between them grows, Nicholas begins to question the dark life he has lived. But is it enough to change him and will Annabel ever trust again after learning the true nature of his sinful duty?

Keys to the Coven - Vicky Loebel

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Urban Fantasy

Rating - R

4.0 (30 reviews)

Free until 01 March 2013

Get ready for "Keys to the Coven," a witty, tightly plotted, (adult) urban-fantasy/romance set in an original universe where karma is power, sex is karma, and it's not who you know but whose soul you own that matters.*
To become a demon, you must die in complete and utter despair. Three hundred years ago, Max passed that test with flying colors and joined the afterlife resolving never again to have innocent blood on his hands. Now a successful Demonic Intervention Agent, Max has been given the job of breaking a young woman's family curse. But what she doesn't know, what Max can't bring himself to tell her, is that completing his mission almost certainly means her death.
When Felicity Woodsen inherits her mother's coven, she learns each firstborn Woodsen daughter must become the consort of an evil-arch demon. Felicity's only hope is to ally with the mysteriously charming Max. But is saving her body from one demon worth the price of losing her soul to another?
Roxashael became a demon when his Roman captors sent his family, one by one to be devoured by lions. The lesson was clear: power is good; lots of power is better. Two-thousand years later, Rocky has power. He's purchased hundreds of souls, and he's created the Minsk Homunculus, a magic artifact that, by binding a human witch as his consort, turns him into an arch-demon and places him above the goody-two-shoes laws of karma.
Unfortunately, Rocky made a mistake. He fell in love with Felicity's mother and in a moment of weakness promised to give up his demon-consort charm. Now Felicity's mother is dead, the Minsk Homunculus is slated for destruction, and Rocky's power as an arch-demon is about to end.
No demon can break a promise. If Rocky refuses to give up the Minsk Homunculus, he'll become the lowest, most abject slave in Hell.
But then, why break promises when they're so easy to corrupt?

Murder and Other Distractions - Michael Estrin

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Comic Fiction

Rating - R

4.1 (55 reviews)

Free until 01 March 2013

If you’re wanted for murder, the last thing you should do is smoke a joint, eat a taco, and alienate potential alibis. Then again, Ethan isn’t a very good murder suspect.
Maybe it’s just been a lousy week for him. There are layoffs at the office, poorly written death threats, and a vapid, but alluring coworker sending Ethan mixed signals. The f-buddy who loves to loathe him doesn’t understand that it’s over, and his philosophizing best friend is pretty sure that Ethan’s problem is merely the dreary momentum of the hipster ethos. Or it could be that Ethan’s pot dealer is out of baggies once again.
But the cop who’s after him doesn’t buy any of that bullshit. Despite being lazy and crooked, Boyd is damn good at his job. He’s certain Ethan murdered his ex—The Girl Who Got Away—along with her nobody of a boyfriend. And the more Boyd hounds him for a confession, the more Ethan comes to see the murders as his way out of the existential crisis consuming him.

My Temporary Life - Martin Crosbie

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Literary Fiction

Rating - PG

4.5 (117 reviews)

Free until 01 March 2013

Malcolm Wilson learned that everything is always temporary. Growing up, he's raised by a promiscuous mother who can't stay out of trouble, his best friend is a thirteen-year-old alcoholic, and the masters at his tough Scottish school are always raising their canes in his direction. When he becomes an adult, he escapes, and chooses the safe route, watching the rest of the world from a distance. Everything changes the day he meets the beautiful, alluring, green-haired Heather, and when he learns of Heather's own abusive childhood and the horrific secret she's been carrying, Malcolm makes a decision-this time he's not backing down, whatever the cost.

Silver Justice - Russell Blake

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Thriller, Suspense

Rating - PG13

4.3 (117 reviews)

Free until 01 March 2013

Manhattan. A ruthless serial killer is butchering financial industry high rollers. FBI Special Agent Silver Cassidy, the head of a task force that's on a collision course with disaster, finds herself fighting impossible odds to stop the murderer before he can kill again.
Struggling to balance the hunt for a savage predator with the challenges of being a single parent, Silver finds herself thrust into a nightmare of brutality that will demand every ounce of determination she possesses to survive.

The Shut Mouth Society - James D. Best

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Thriller, Mystery

Rating - PG

4.3 (117 reviews)

Free until 27 March 2013

When a rich Santa Barbara collector acquires a newly discovered Abraham Lincoln document, he asks detective Greg Evarts and UCLA professor Patricia Baldwin to authenticate it. Their research launches them into a dangerous struggle with a secret society formed during Reconstruction. Before they can solve the mystery surrounding the Lincoln manuscript, a shocking murder forces them to run for their lives.
As they race across the country, they discover a Civil War secret that could upset the balance of power in North America. Now Evarts and Baldwin must unravel the 150-year-old conspiracy before it’s too late … and before they are silenced for good.

Beyond - Willow Rose

Amazon Kindle US

Amazon Kindle UK

Genre - Paranormal

Rating - PG

3.8 (26 reviews)

Free until 03 March 2013

Death is only the beginning ...

Meghan is 16 when she dies. 

She wakes up on a flying steamboat on her way to a school run by Angels in a white marble castle. 

On the boat she meets Mick who has been dead for more than a hundred years but still looks like a teenager. He helps her past the difficult beginning at the new school in a new world filled with magic.

One day some of Meghan's roommates find a mirror in the cellar of the school and they persuade her to go through it with them - well knowing it is strictly against the rules of the school. Meghan ends up back on earth where she meets Jason. But Jason is in danger and Meghan knows something important. Something that is a matter of life and death. Soon she is forced to choose between the two worlds. The one she belongs to now and the one she left.

 

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Books Sold - 6 Nov 2011 to 31 May 2012

Some of you have asked me for my total number of books sold to evaluate KDP Select so here it is. Bear in mind, that results will vary based on genre and author. Good luck and remember, Keep Moving Forward.

Total - 120,836

1. Excuse Me, My Brains Have Stepped Out
Amazon Kindle - 42,559
Paperback -
Smashwords -

2. Frequent Traveller
Amazon Kindle - 35277
Paperback -
Smashwords -

3. Dora's Essentials - Books, Blogs & Smiles 1
Amazon Kindle - 462
Smashwords -

4. Mirror Me Martha (Short Story)
Amazon Kindle - 281
Smashwords -

5. Drive On Hope (Short Story)
Amazon Kindle - 190
Smashwords -

6. Blog-A-Licious Directory 2012
Amazon Kindle - 1
Smashwords -

7. Pandora's Reading Room 1
Amazon Kindle -
Paperback - N/A

8. The Cat That Barked (Short Story)
Amazon Kindle -

9. Dora's Essentials - Examining Anxiety
Amazon Kindle -

10. Dora's Essentials - Books, Blogs & Smiles 2
Amazon Kindle -

11. Elevenses from Around the World
Amazon Kindle -

12. Genetically Modified Foods vs. Sustainability
Amazon Kindle -

Blog-A-Licius - Sherbet Blossom

SherbetBlossom

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Dealightfully Frugal

Blog-A-Licious - The Few, The Proud, The Wife

Blog-A-Licious

My Soul Slippers

Blog-A-Licous - Textbook Mommy

Blog-A-Licious - Blue Frogs Legs

Blog-A-Licious - Pretty All True

Pretty All True

Blog-A-Licious - tbaoo

tbaoo

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Blog-A-Licious - The Invisible Art

Blog-A-Licious - Rediscovering Domesticity

Rediscovering Domesticity

Blog-A-Licious - Quiver Full

Blog-A-Licious - Cori's Big Mouth

Blog-A-Licious - Great Fun

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Blog-A-Licious - Busy Wife

Blog-A-Licious - Steps To Happiness

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Blog-A-Licious - Toby & Max


Blog-A-Licious - Amelie

Raising Amelie

Blog-A-Licious - Peas In A Pod

Blog-A-Licious - Riley

Blognostics - Poetry

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My Awards - September 2010

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Awarded By Sulekha Rawat

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