Research shows that the word free is one of the most compelling in the English language. Everyone wants something for free, even if they don't need it.
And we know that nothing is really free, right?
Still, if you're a mystery reader, you can get a free e-book right now using the link below. I joined with a group of mystery writers who offer their book free for a very limited time in order to get attention and interest. The "free" books will usually require you to submit your email address, which means you'll get a newsletter from the author at some point. I don't think that's a huge price to pay, because you can always unsubscribe if you don't want more of them.
I chose KIDNAP(.)org as my giveaway, and I put up 500 copies. They're already half gone, so I think it's going well. I'm at work on the second book of the series (of at least 3), so if you enjoy the free book, it won't be long before you can read further adventures of this "gang" of kidnappers.
NOTE: The second book will probably never be offered for free. That's how we get you!😉
Here's the link for a free copy of this book or a bunch of other intriguing titles:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/limitlessmystery/6huhogahx0
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Nov 25, 2015
30 Days of Christmas DAY ONE
We'll start with a giveaway--How's that for getting in the Christmas spirit?
I have 2 copies of HER MAJESTY'S MISCHIEF in large print to give away. If you have someone on your Christmas list who needs/prefers large print, here's a chance to get them Book #4 of the Simon & Elizabeth series.
What do you do?
If you're signed up for my newsletter, just say so in the comments below and I'll put your name in the drawing for one of the books.
If you're not signed up for my newsletter, you can sign up below.
(You might want to know that I only send a newsletter when I have a new book coming out, and I'll never give your name/email to anyone else.)
If your name is drawn I'll contact you and you can decide if you want the book mailed to you or directly to the person on your gift list (personalized, of course!.
Once you're signed up, you'll also be eligible for freebies I plan to send out after Christmas, so you can get a print book or try out that new e-reader you're going to get from Santa!
Sep 15, 2015
Saturday, Sept. 26: Alpena Book Festival
Welcome
to the Alpena Book Festival!
All visitors who register for the ABF will receive a free Passport. At
each panel or participating business they visit, they’ll get a stamp on their
Passport. A completed Passport (10 stamps) enters the visitor into a drawing
for baskets of prizes donated by authors, publishers, and Downtown businesses.

Sessions listed below are open to all, but space might be limited. All
sessions run 50 minutes, leaving 10 minutes to get to the next one. Authors will return to the bookstore that has their books after their
sessions to meet readers and sign.
10:00
Panel discussion: Stories That
Inspire-Olivet Book & Gift
Panelists: Christine
Johnson/Zachary Bartels/Delores Liesner/Tedd Galloway/Jenna Mindel
Inspirational books are reader favorites:
great stories, great characters, and a sense that with the right outlook, the world
isn’t such a terrible place.
Panel discussion: The Allure of
Mysteries-Blue Phoenix Books
Panelists: PJ
Parrish/ Dan Ames/ Elizabeth Buzzelli/ Susan Froetschel/ Douglas Cameron
Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Join 5
excellent mystery writers to discover how they devise those deadly plots!
Children’s
Program-Alpena Public Library (10:00-12:00)
Children of elementary school age will be entertained at the library
with book-related activities.
11:00
Panel discussion: Non-fiction:
Real Books-Art in the Loft
Panelists: Mark
Thompson/Elaine Stenger/Tedd Galloway/Delores Liesner
They say truth is stranger than fiction.
These authors tell stories they didn’t make up: stories of things that really
happened.
Panel
discussion: Exotic Times, People, & Locales-Olivet Book & Gift
Panelists: Susan
Froetschel/ Peg Herring/Pegg Thomas
Other times and places fascinate readers.
Join these authors who write about them and learn how they research to get it
right and write it to pull you in.
10:00-12:00
Pitch Advice (15 minute
sessions)-Cabin Creek Coffee Meeting Room
Some of our panelists have agreed to meet with aspiring writers and
talk with them about their work and how to present it to agents and editors in
order to grab that publishing contract.
NOTE: You must register for these sessions before the Festival. Call
or email Blue Phoenix Books to set up an appointment
READ is the
Alpena Library’s adult literacy program, promoting communication development
among those who face reading challenges.
12:00-3:00
The Long Conversation-Thunder
Bay Winery Meeting Room
Join the authors for an informal discussion of books, writing, reading,
and publishing. We’re sure the Winery won’t mind if you buy yourself one of
their wonderful wines as you chat.
1:00
Panel
discussion: Creating Memorable Characters-Blue Phoenix Books
Panelists: Connie
Doherty/Christopher Chagnon/Zachary Bartels/Colleen Nye
Readers often argue about whether plot or
character is more important in creating beloved books. These authors discuss
how they create characters you love—or love to hate.
YA Session: The
Many Current Choices for Young Adult Readers-As You Wish
Session leaders: Chanda Stafford/Laura Kolar
Dark or sunny, romantic or adventurous, realistic or fantastical:
Writers today offer readers “in the middle” some great choices. Join our YA
authors to talk about books and get some for free!
2:00
Q& A Session: Comics &
Graphic Arts-Bob’s Bullpen
Join owner Bob
LeFevre to learn about comics, drawing, and working in the field.
Panel discussion: Local History-Alpena
Public Library
Marjorie Brandenburg/Tuffy & Bonnie Cross/ Deloris Law/Gerald
Micketti/John Porter/Janet Young
What makes Michigan such a wonderful place to read about? The history,
the land features, the people—and more.
What Makes a Genre, & Which
One Do You Read?-Blue Phoenix Books
Panelists: P.J.
Coldren/Christopher Chagnon/Connie Doherty/Laura Kolar/Christine Johnson
Genres, subgenres—what are they? When you
look for a book, it helps to know what the industry calls what you like. Are
you a cozy person or a noir fan? We’ll help you figure it out.
3:00
Panel discussion: Series:
Continuing the Story-Olivet Book & Gift
Panelists: Peg
Herring/PJ Parrish/Dan Ames/Elizabeth Buzzelli/Douglas Cameron
Writers of series face unique problems:
keeping it fresh, allowing for characters’ life changes, and even killing off
characters (but never the dog!)
Panel discussion: Romance
between the Pages - Alpena Library
Panelists: Chanda Stafford/, Pegg Thomas/ Jenna Mindel/Colleen
Nye/Angela Aaron
Stormy courtships, intriguing secrets, happy ending--romance is a
wildly popular genre with a wide range of heat levels. Join these romance
authors for a run-down, from sweet to Oh My!
4:00
Poetry Slam-Fresh Palate
Come and hear
the Alpena area’s creative types read their work!
Panel discussion: Publishing in
2015-Alpena Library
Panelists: P.J.
Coldren/Elaine Stenger/Mark Thompson/Angela Aaron
What does it take to sell books at this
point in time? In some ways it’s easier than ever. In others, it’s much harder.
5:00 Drawings for many wonderful prize baskets with gifts from downtown stores and books from visiting authors and their publishers.
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