#Book Spotlight with Paths Not Taken at #ReadingIndie

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Paths Not Taken (A Hidden Beauty Novel Book 8) by Mary Crawford

Jordan Shepherd has regrets. Big ones. When she makes a seemingly rash decision which potentially costs her everything, she must come face-to-face with her family and start rebuilding her life.

Cristiano Romero knows a little bit about starting over after a catastrophe. He is trying to make it as an on-air talent covering the X Games, yet he still has the heart of a competitor. When he crosses paths with Jordan, he finds himself wanting to compete in a whole new game.

Can Jordan and Cristiano come to grips with the paths not taken and begin a life together?

Content Rating: NA

Author Mary Crawford I have been lucky enough to live my own version of a romance novel. I married the guy who kissed me at summer camp. He told me on the night we met that he was going to marry me and be the father of my children. Eventually I stopped giggling when he said it, and we just celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary. We have two children. The oldest is in medical school, where he recently found and married the love of his life, and the youngest is now tackling middle school.

I write full time now. I have published over a dozen books and have several more underway. I volunteer my time to a variety of causes. I have worked as a Civil Rights Attorney and diversity advocate. I spent several years working for various social service agencies before becoming an attorney. In my spare time, I love to cook, decorate cakes and of course, I obsessively, compulsively read.

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For your convenience: Book one in the series, Until the Stars Fall from the Sky is free to download. See the trailer for it below.

Did you know?...by Reading Indie

What most people consider the modern age of self-publishing has existed parallel to the traditional publishing industry since the 16th century, though the economics, technological advancements, and distribution took a long time becoming comparable to the traditional industry standards.

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So, aren’t you feeling a bit romantic, now?

#Book Spotlight with Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter at #ReadingIndie

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Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter by C.A. Verstraete

Every family has its secrets…

One hot August morning in 1892, Lizzie Borden picked up an axe and murdered her father and stepmother. Newspapers claim she did it for the oldest of reasons: family conflicts, jealousy and greed. But what if her parents were already dead? What if Lizzie slaughtered them because they’d become zombies?

Thrust into a horrific world where the walking dead are part of a shocking conspiracy to infect not only Fall River, Massachusetts, but also the world beyond, Lizzie battles to protect her sister, Emma, and her hometown from nightmarish ghouls and the evil forces controlling them.
Content Rating: PG-13

Author's Inspiration: The Borden murders were always fascinating as to this day, you still wonder, did she or didn't she? One look at the autopsy reports and photos, and I knew there was a "different" solution to the crime as to why she did it.

Authors Recommendation: The book appeals to different readers - those interested in history (it's based on the real-life trial and events, and includes trial excerpts); those interested in alternate history; horror and zombie lovers. Plus, it has a little romance and a mystery.

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Did you know?...by Toi Thomas

Aside from pure memoirs, many works of fiction contain biographical elements from the author's life.

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So, does this ‘what if’ have you intrigued?

July 14 is #IntlAuthorsDay! Let's celebrate authors at #ReadingIndie with a #giveaway.

There’s a lot going on in the world of publishing, but that’s not what this celebration is about. International Authors Day is about celebrating the people who create, write, and develop the case studies, the worlds, the characters, and the tales that we all love. Whether a book becomes a best seller or remain obscure throughout the ages, if someone loves it, then the person who wrote it deserves praise. On my blog, The ToiBox of Words, I have a saying I often quote because I truly believe it; “I believe authors are just as important to the world of entertainment as music groups and movie stars.” So, yay authors. Thank you for eons of entertainment.

Now, here’s what’s coming up tomorrow, July 14th.

International Authors Day – A Facebook event set up as a place to praise authors, find and share recommendations, and simply have fun. While this is not a sales event, I have a feeling you might see some deals on display. Check it out, come and go as you like.

Go to event.

Discover an Author, blog swap. Be sure to stop by the blogs listed below to discover new books and authors in the genres you like most (or just visit them all). And of course, there’s a giveaway. Be sure to enter for a chance to win a $10 Amazon GC or PayPal cash.

MYSTERY & ROMANCE

Devorah Fox | Toi Thomas

PARANORMAL

Lily Luchesi | Patricia Lynne

FANTASY

Mackenzie Flohr | Michael E. Dellert

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So, there you have it. International Author’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. As admin of this blog and an author myself, why wouldn’t it be.

Did you know?...by Reading Indie

Anytime someone posts words anywhere, they are essentially publishing them. This is why copyrighting is so important. It protects words and ideas, original or creative thoughts unique to or originating from a specific person or entity.  

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Happy International Authors Day; gonna try out these authors?

#Book Spotlight with Descent (The Birthrite, 1) at #ReadingIndie

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Descent (The Birthrite, #1) by Tiffany Apan

Visions of infant twin boys, clouds, a young woman taking her own life, and a collision of space, time, and realms...

On the eve of Summer Solstice in 1844, four men in different areas of the world share an experience that impacts not only their own lives, but those of the future generations. The first man is Nicolae Ganoush, a young Romany fugitive from a slave village in Wallachia. The second is Jonathan Blake, an eighteen-year-old Irishman in the American Midwest who finds himself falling in love with a young woman from a nearby Sioux village. The third is James Livingston, a prominent figure in colonial America, and the fourth is Hector de Fuentes, a sixteen-year-old from Tuxpan, Mexico with special gifts and visions enhanced by a mysterious and wondrous cave. Each man carries his own inner battle, unbelievable ancient truths deep within their lineages, and demons that are much closer to home than any of them would like.

Later in 1931, seventeen-year-old Dorothy Blake, a descendant of Jonathan and his Sioux wife, is living in Plains, New York, the town founded by James Livingston. The notorious Fleming Orphanage has long fallen into disuse but kept by the town as a landmark. The buildings loom high on a hill, overlooking the town, taunting the townsfolk with its lore. On Halloween night, Dorothy ventures up with friends, and the group of six expects nothing more than a good time along with a few laughs. But they fall into a dark, brutal evil; one that extends beyond the orphanage and town of Plains, far back into history. Their descent is only the beginning…

The Birthrite Series is an epic journey into the vast unknown, plunging deep into the dark crevices of the mind, begging the question of what sanity really is and if the insane truly are. Are we really shown the whole truth of what surrounds us or is it an illusion? It also tells of deep-rooted love, planted centuries ago and a story of family, forgiveness, and redemption.

Content Rating: R

Author's Inspiration: A few years ago, I had a dream that I was talking to a person who would later end up being a main character in the series. I can't recall the conversation, but the person's presence stayed with me enough to start writing stories around him.

Authors Recommendation: Ideal for readers that want to escape into a good Dark Fantasy /Supernatural-Historical with Romance, Mythology, Hidden History, and Lore.

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Did you know?...by Reading Indie

Book lovers write book reviews for books they like and don't like. The average reader only writes a review when he/she is unhappy with the book.

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So, are you ready to escape into this dark fantasy?

#NewRelease Tuesday at #ReadingIndie July 2017

Happy Independence Day U.S.A
&
Happy Belated Canada Day

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Science Fiction

Evaline Transcendent by Timothy Bateson

Evaline is the computer on the Miranda Two, destined for the planet Karman-III-Delta. She is possibly Earth's last hope of establishing a working off-world colony, and after twenty years in space, it's time to wake the colonists. Can Evaline and the crew figure out what happened to the previous expedition, and at what price?
Content Rating: PG
Release Date: July 27, 2017

Also, check out this wonderful giveaway from our founding group.

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Many modern fiction writers get their start writing fan fiction.

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So, are you going to try this new release?

#SundayMorning News at #ReadingIndie July 2017

Mark Your Calendars

New Release Tuesday will be on: July 4, 2017. There are still spaces available to promote your new release.

Book Spotlight, with Descent (The Birthrite, #1), will be: July 6, 2017

First Impressions, Author interview- space available, will be: July 11, 2017. Amazon Prime Day.

TBA: July 13, 2017. 

Recommened Reading will feature Dark & Humorous and Desperate Love themes on: July 18, 2017.

Book Spotlight, with  Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter, will be: July 20, 2017

First Impressions, Author interview- space available, will be: July 25, 2017.

Author Talks, guest article with space available, will be: July 27, 2017

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Readers

Be sure to stop by your page and see what you missed on Indie Pride Day and see what's in store for International Authors Day, July 14th.

Authors

Don't forget to visit your page; submissions are always open for promotional opportunities. We have new promotional rewards to offer with our short story blog hop and our monthly author giveaway. Be sure to check those out... Did you see the notice for Amazon Prime Day? Are you ready?

Bloggers

Thank you for your continued support. This month will begin our social media shouts to all who have listed their blogs. Be sure to link up on your page if you haven't already.

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Did you know?...by Patrick Null

Writer's block is often caused by not knowing where the story is going? An outline beforehand helps to fix that.

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Any questions or suggestions for us at this time?

#ReadingIndie presents Happy #IndiePrideDay, a video

Did you know?...by Toi Thomas 

The average word count for a romance novel is 50,000 words. The page count varies based on the trim size and formatting. 200 pages is a good average.

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So, whacha think of our video?