Indie Author Tuesday: Take II

Okay, so I have yet another week with no blog interview (though I owe one myself on another indie author's website). It's Tuesday and before you know it, Friday will be upon us and that same age-old adage will be asked out loud, "What's worth reading?" 


Well, unless, you have a back log like I do (299 ebooks and counting... it'll be a LONG time before I mutter that utterly useless question). For your information, I am beta reading a novel for a friend, still reading Easy Innocence by Libby Fischer Hellman, I Zombie I by Jack Wallen, Wolf Hunt (The Burning Ages) by Sebastian P. Breit, and Game 7: Dead Ball by Allen Schatz. You don't even want to know what my TBR list looks like so you have the guarantee there isn't an author on this list I don't own at least one novel by so without further ado, here are some more indie gems which are just dying to be discovered!


Steven Montano: The only male on a list of genuine talent. This is the genius behind the post-apocalyptic series, Blook Skies. Black Scars, the second book in the series, was recently released and I am really, really waiting with breath that is baited to read both books (did you see my list up there... I need to finish all those books before I tackle a post-apocalyptic thriller filled with action, adventure and horror of course... Did I mention both books are 99 cents on Amazon for a limited time? Bon appetite and an early happy Halloween!  

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Skies-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0054GQHIY

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Scars-Blood-Skies-ebook/dp/B005TDZI3M

Heather Adkins: How many times have I neglected you my dear? Please let me count the ways. You are known for your formatting skills but beneath that talent lies a fascinating storyteller as well. Anyone interested fascinated in paranormal, drama, chick-lit and fantasy ought to check out this talented indie writer who works very hard for her money (so you better treat her right!). ;-)

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Temple-ebook/dp/B0057XOQ1E

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Abigail-ebook/dp/B005F28PU0

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cause-Effect-Novella-ebook/dp/B005PDSP54

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Constant-State-of-Disaster-ebook/dp/B005PPOHBS

Julia Crane: Here is a truly talented YA author who I plan to surprise my daughter with as a birthday gift for her brand new Kindle: both of her novels in her fascinating series about elves. The covers of her work aren't too shabby either.  

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Coexist-Keegans-Chronicles-1-ebook/dp/B0055HFZ3A

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Conflicted-Keegans-Chronicles-2-ebook/dp/B005N8WN5Y

Michelle Muto: Yet another YA author who has some very interesting paranormal fiction. Both her books are very different yet extremely emotional and are just a glimpse of what this gifted author will offer in the future. I wish her all the luck in the world. . . we need more YA authors like her! 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Book-Souls-MacTavish-Novels-ebook/dp/B004QWZ8LO

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Fear-the-Reaper-ebook/dp/B005P4534O

Sarah Billington: This one is a very interesting author. Not only has she dabbled in YA under her name but she has also done fiction for adults under the name, Edwina Ray. Whether you are looking for a short story for yourself or a e-book or short story for your tween/teen, SB has you covered!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Cool-Until-Popular-ebook/dp/B005JFRGRG

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Easier-When-Stupid-ebook/dp/B004W4M7DI

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ballerina-My-Best-Friend-ebook/dp/B004WF3EOI

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/I-Zombie-ebook/dp/B005227RPW

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Runaway-ebook/dp/B004Y1JUJS/

H.C. Elliston: Okay, here is a very fine British indie author who loves to mix thriller and mystery with a touch of romance. She has two fine novels out that are just itching to be realized by the American buying e-book public. Let the book buying begin!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/TICK-Romantic-Mystery-Thriller-ebook/dp/B004SHNYM2

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Fast-Die-Last-ebook/dp/B005T74XOI

Saffina Desforges: Here is yet another British author who tends to take hardboiled mysteries like her tea, with absolutely no milk. Her runaway bestseller, Sugar & Spice, sold 100,000 copies in Europe and there is even a U.S. edition of S&S (which happens to be free on Smashwords and 99 cents on Amazon)! 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-amp-Spice-controversial-ebook/dp/B004AYDK22

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Snow-White-crime-thriller-ebook/dp/B005H8HHYC

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Spice-American-controversial-ebook/dp/B004W0IJCU

Sibel Hodge: Yet another wonderful Brit who happens to excel at women's literature, she has some great novels on offer and plenty more where they came from! Did I also mention she has a powerful novella about a victim of human trafficking.

Amazon (Shh! It's free!!!): http://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Police-Amber-Mystery-ebook/dp/B003B3NYS8

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fourteen-Later-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B003B3O0UE

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Trafficked-Diary-Sex-Slave-ebook/dp/B005GAC5VQ

Dani Amore: Here is a popular hard-boiled mystery writer who takes her cases very seriously. Not only is this great fiction but a wonderful niche for someone who knows their stuff!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Death-By-Sarcasm-ebook/dp/B004PYDESM

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Wood-ebook/dp/B005KKUVX6

Camelia Miron Skiba: Lastly, I introduce a wonderful European indie author who has written a moving and telling drama of a woman and the man who loves her deeply. This is a lovely story for anyone just looking for sweet storytelling and insight to the human heart. It is my pleasure to introduce her to my list!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/HIDDEN-HEART-ebook/dp/B004QGYAG4
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/44942

Until next time, I hope there is someone on this list for everyone. Happy reading and there will be more indie authors introduced next Tuesday. In the mean time, hopefully I will also have an indie author interview. If that doesn't happen then I bid you all adieu and Happy Reading!

Authors You Should Definitely Know About (In more ways than one)!

I'm absolutely terrible. I know, I should have blogged at least once this week but between real life and trying to write my new book, my indie author didn't send her interview in time and thus, no post.


I am really starting to enjoy promoting other authors and their books. I am reading quite a few books at the moment but first thing's first: I know the vast majority of people who follow my blogs are authors. Nothing wrong with that as I love blogging and I love to share my post, regardless who happens to be reading. Are you suffering from a lousy cover even though your work is awesome and your book has been edited and polished to within an inch of its life? Why struggle any longer? Before we get to the books you should be reading, let's talk about people in the writing community you should know about, period.


If you're on the market trying to find a good cover artist, I can't recommend these two enough!


Christine DeMaio-Rice: The woman is a writer and a genius. She's easy to work with and has pre-made covers from about $35 to the most difficult cover assignment you could think of, she is more than capable of helping. I have worked with her personally so I know what I am talking about. She can be found here at: http://flipcitycovers.blogspot.com/.


Athanasios: Another brilliant cover designer. He is very much hands on and easy to talk to as well about your vision and what you want your cover to be like. Did I mention he works magic with Photoshop? I have used him myself as he's done all the covers for The Beautiful People series. The man is a genius and reasonable as well. Check him out: http://www.mad-gods.com/.


Formatting: Okay, so you have written the perfect novel and you just can't be bothered with formatting your e-book or your paperback book for Createspace. No worries! I have officially entered the arena in formatting and I have very reasonable rates. Contact me at vegasgyrl007@gmail.com if I can help you with any of your formatting needs!


Okay, now that's out of the way, let's get down to the nitty gritty, great books and authors we should be reading but aren't! Are you ready? You better be cuz here we go! ;-)


Jack Wallen: Do you like to be scared? Do you like thrillers? What about cross dressing? This very talented writer has it all and in spades! Of course, since it's the month of Halloween, I will be introducing his zombie series first!

Shh! Don't tell anyone it's FREE for a limited time!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/I-Zombie-ebook/dp/B004LGTRX0 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/My-Zombie-ebook/dp/B005RNN6EW

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/A-Blade-Away-ebook/dp/B002NPBSME

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Gothica-Fringe-Killer-ebook/dp/B002OL1Y3A

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shero-ebook/dp/B001J000RI/

Lizzy Ford: Yeah, I did her last week but did you know this woman is seriously talented and I didn't cover all her books, you know! Here are a few more worth looking into if you love this young lady's work!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Damians-Assassin-ebook/dp/B004PLNQQ0

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Katies-Hope-Rhyn-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B005KT3Q52

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kieras-Moon-ebook/dp/B005GM1O1Q

Melissa A. Smith: This is one talented woman of paranormal YA and did I mention she has the best and most interesting ideas? I am just waiting for Christmas as everything she writes is going on my daughter's kindle. That doesn't mean adults can't enjoy her work too! She writes for everyone. 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Nine-Paranormal-Guardians-ebook/dp/B004D9FF54

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Thunderhead-Paranormal-Romance-Guardians-ebook/dp/B005GFJGYA

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Heir-Apparent-Waiting-Throne-ebook/dp/B004SI48J4

Alan Nayes: This talented author is the James Patterson of indie authors' (I mean that as a compliment). He has not only wrote a very intriguing medical thriller, a horror novel and a beautiful romance novel as well. Talk about the Jack of all trades.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Barbary-Point-ebook/dp/B0050O7TTG/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Unnatural-ebook/dp/B005FQSZE2

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Gargoyles-Resurrection-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B005CXVVIK

  
Cheryl Bradshaw: Not only is this wonderful indie author one of the best mystery-thriller writers, she is also an editor. She has two books out in her very popular Sloane Monroe series.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Sloane-Monroe-ebook/dp/B004RCNW2U

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sinnerman-Sloane-Monroe-Novel-ebook/dp/B005ORQRBK

Sarah Woodbury: Another repeater from last week but this woman has a lot of work underneath her belt and thus here are some more of her fantastic novels which are just waiting to be picked up!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Time-Travel-Fantasy-Bundle-ebook/dp/B0050DEY54

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cold-My-Heart-Arthur-ebook/dp/B004W0C890

Laura Eno: Yet another repeat but I didn't get down to the half of it. Ms. Eno has not only dabbled in mystery, thriller and science fiction but she has also dabbled in romance and *gasp*, erotica! Enjoy!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Fall-Asleep-Assassin-ebook/dp/B00457XMNG

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stone-of-Destiny-ebook/dp/B005H4V34G

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Seducer-of-her-Dreams-ebook/dp/B002E9IFOI

Kenneth Paul Jones: The author of an immense epic fantasy that is a must for anyone looking for something intensely complicated and involved. This is the series for you.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Final-Gelon-Part-Raeben-ebook/dp/B005G0NJKM/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Final-Gelon-Part-Raeben-ebook/dp/B005M8FJ60

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Final-Gelon-Part-Raeben-ebook/dp/B005MGBEBG

Penelope Crowe: Well, this newbie is busy already. She has released a novella and a full length novel. I felt it my duty to give a shout out to this hard working indie writer.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/100-Unfortunate-Days-ebook/dp/B005R1F5CU

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Absorbed-ebook/dp/B005SUBYYI

So, ladies and gents, if you can't find any reading material, cover artist or formatter from the list above, no worries! There is always next week when I will do yet another expose of indie peeps for you to enjoy! Until then, have a lovely weekend all!