Another #SIAFBB! Come read about the authors giving away free books!

Hey guys! Support Indie Authors is doing another free book blast, and we want you to come get your next read! Lots of authors are giving away great titles, some of them are new favorite authors of mine. We wanted to take the chance to let you get to know the authors, so included below are some interviews from authors new and old. Don’t forget to do the blog hopping thing, and visit these other sites for more great interviews!

http://www.stefanyrattles.com/stef-anythings-blog/author-interviews-for-book-blast

https://sharisakurai.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/supportindieauthors-presents-the-ghost-of-christmas-book-blast

https://riannejar.wordpress.com/2015/12/12/year-end-free-book-blast

Happy Holidays! Tis the season when once again, the good folks over at Support Indie Authors are hosting another free book event. On Saturday, the 19th of December, forty authors will be offering more than fifty books in a wide variety of genres absolutely free! What better way to de-stress, decompress, and take a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays than to curl up with a good book? Once again, all of the free books will be listed on the official Book Blast website:

 

www.freebookblast.com

 

As is our tradition, each of the authors participating in the book blast has told us a little about themselves. Each name links to the author’s Goodreads profile, so feel free to give them a follow if you like what you see. Below are interviews for ten of the forty participating authors. At the end of this post are links to three other blogs with the additional thirty authors. Please be sure to visit each and thank you for continuing to #SupportIndieAuthors

What is your name?
Ann Livi Andrews
What genre or genres do you write in?
Superheroes
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Nice
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
The life of a superhero is not all glamour and fame. The truth is that they just want to live as close to normal lives as they possibly can, and they’ve found a man who they believe can offer that to them. Not only does he promise to find cures for their “powers,” but he offers a retirement plan as well!
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
My mother and I make trays and trays of Christmas cookies and candies every year, but my favorite is probably the fudge or the chocolate covered peanut butter balls. In addition, no Holiday Season is complete without white almond bark covered oreos, homemade snickerdoodles, and my mother’s homemade sugar cookies (the best EVER!)
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
My grandmother always used to give to the ASPCA, so that would probably be mine as well. I’ve always had a heart for animals and it breaks every time I see an animal purposefully neglected or injured. https://www.aspca.org
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: http://www.annliviandrews.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnLiviAndrews
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnLiviAndrews/
Other: https://www.pinterest.com/annlivi/

What is your name?
Charles Freedom Long
What genre or genres do you write in?
Science Fiction
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Nice
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
A jihadist trained for a suicide mission on the moon, begins to question his own beliefs when he falls in love with a coworker, a cat-like bipedal alien named Quenby and realizes that he must choose between his mission or love. At once a poignant human/alien love story, a science fiction thriller, and a foray into the realms beyond the veil called death, this novel explores the questions of what is truth, the power of love, and what lies beyond this present life.
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
Curling up with my three Maltese dogs in my lap.
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
The Salvation Army. I never pass by their little red baskets without putting something in. http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: http://www.charlesfreedomlong.com/

What is your name?
Marie Johnston
What genre or genres do you write in?
Romance
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Nice
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
Cassie Stockwell’s one night stand throws her into a world of wolf-shifters, their Guardians, and the menace out to destroy them all. It’s up to Jace Miller to keep her safe and convince her he’s worth more than one night – he’s worth forever.
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
Candy Cane Cookies
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
Goodwill http://www.goodwill.org
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: mariejohnstonwriter.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjohnstonwriter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marie-Johnston-593148834163855/?fref=ts

What is your name?
B.B.Wynter
What genre or genres do you write in?
Fantasy
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Naughty
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
A story of magic, monsters, cabbage-fairies, jester-pirates, earth born Gods and fated love.
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
I can only list one? Oh no, now I have to make choices 😦 !
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
The National Autistic Society – http://www.autism.org.uk
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: bbwynter.wordpress.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bb_wynter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeeBeeWynter/

What is your name?
Shannon Reber
What genre or genres do you write in?
Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Only a Sith thinks in absolutes.
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
My books are young adult fantasy. Two are swords and sorcery, the other a dystopian future with a powerful female MC.
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
Nothing is underrated in my world, but lemon sugar cookies are a MUST!
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
A local group called Union Relief which gives Christmas presents to kids whose families can’t afford them.
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: http://www.authorshannonreber.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShannonArtWrite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shannon-Reber-1450668291923946/

What is your name?
M. Ray Holloway Jr.
What genre or genres do you write in?
Science Fiction, Religious, Paranormal
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Naughty
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
“The Picture of the Ghost” is a novellette about a team of ghost hunters that get it all wrong. “Gretchen’s Shoot” is about two sisters have to work through a serious misunderstanding. “The Empath” is about a young man with a amazing ability.
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
Wassal. I am always so pleased when someone offers it to me. I need to learn to make it.
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters http://www.bbbs.org
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: http://mrayhollowayjr.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ray.holloway.77

What is your name?
CB Archer
What genre or genres do you write in?
Fantasy, Erotica, Humor & Satire, Elfrotica
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Naughty
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
Do the novels you read contain naked elf protagonists, magical sex powers, steamy Minotaur orgies, and no regard for the fourth wall? If your answer is no then perhaps you are reading the wrong novels. *Contains m/m content and vigorous monster banging.*
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
Stocking Stuffing (Giggle)
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
The Ovarian Cancer Society of Canada
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: http://www.annalsofgentalia.wordpress.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cb_archer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/CB-Archer/100006197627949

What is your name?
Christina McMullen
What genre or genres do you write in?
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Dystopian/Apocalyptic, Teen & Young Adult
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Only a Sith thinks in absolutes.
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
The Eyes of The Sun offers action, adventure, a little bit of romance, and a whole lot of genetically enhanced vampires. Kind of Like Life is a YA sci-fi thriller with one hell of a twist. And Going Green is the most lighthearted romp through the zombie apocalypse you will ever read.
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
I really like fruitcake and I can’t figure out why it’s got such a bad rep.
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
There are so many great charities, but one that sticks out is Hope for Paws. This is an animal rescue based in Los Angeles that finds and rehabilitates animals that are suffering either on the streets or in kill shelters. They also document every step of the way and host videos that would make even the hardened of hearts cry. Check them out at http://www.hopeforpaws.org
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: http://mcmullenwrites.blogspot.com
Twitter: Twitter.com/mcmullenwrites
Facebook: Facebook.com/mcmullenwrites

What is your name?
D.E. Morris
What genre or genres do you write in?
Science Fiction, Mystery/Thriller
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Nice
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
Join the adventures of alien scientists Quigbat and Zort, with their accidental companion from Earth, Marcy. “Aliens in the Gift Shop” follows their first and disastrous science mission to Earth. “Aliens and the Race to Earth” continues their exploits as the three try to save Earth from a deadly weapon.
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
Peppermint Mocha
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
World Vision provides child sponsorship and humanitarian relief for the poor and needy of the world. http://www.worldvision.org
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: http://www.authordemorris.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/author_demorris

What is your name?
Quoleena Sbrocca
What genre or genres do you write in?
Literary Fiction, Historical, Time Travel
Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Only a Sith thinks in absolutes.
Tell us a little about the book(or books) you are offering.
Time travel is a naturally occurring phenomenon. Every four and five years, invisible, time travel doorways open and close. Any person or creature caught within the magnetic, gravitational pull awakens incoherently to a future world.
What is your favorite underrated holiday treat?
I think holiday treats are pretty much on even footing, but my favorites are fruit pies, especially my mom’s peach cobbler. It’s my all-time favorite. The holidays are that much more grim without it.
In the spirit of giving, tell us about your favorite charitable organization.
The Dawn Saves Wildlife campaign. It’s the only brand I buy. http://dawn-dish.com/en-us/dawn-saves-wildlife
Where can readers find out more and connect with you?
Website: http://www.quoleenasbrocca.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/QJSbrocca

AUTHOR RESOURCES that are cheap, and I almost forgot to brag….that doesn’t happen very often.

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Remember, my first book is free on Smashwords! Click the picture to download.

So I received another review for my full series, and it got me thinking. Why is it that the opinions of people we’ve never met seem to matter so much?

I remember getting my DNF review, and how it made me feel hurt at first, which is unusual for me. Having been picked on and made fun off all my life, I’ve developed a very thick skin over time. I pride myself on my ability to rebound back from any criticism people give me, no matter what it is. I just don’t let it affect me, and I continue to be who I want to be. That’s part of what I think makes me great.

But that review hurt and shook my confidence, and it was about a week before I could really recover from it. And as I said, I’m normally the type of person that couldn’t give two shits what you think of me.

This latest review had the exact opposite effect. Though I was already in a good mood, the review shot me to new heights and so my head began to fill again with delusions of grandeur. Until Sara brought me back down to Earth that is.

I know it’s a normal human reaction, but I can’t help feeling that it shouldn’t affect me like it has. So, I’m going to strive not to let the reviews affect me. If I get a negative one, oh well. I had fun writing the books, and they helped me to start finding a healthier me. If I get a positive one, well, let’s just say while I hope at some future date to have it take off, it hasn’t yet.

I’ve just got to keep telling myself to keep it in perspective.

Oh, and here’s a copy of the review from Goodreads.com

Alysia said:

This book was great from beginning to end. I really enjoyed the idea of a 16 year old half dragon. I really like books with dragons in them. The story was very engaging and compelling. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*

She is also willing to read most works, so drop her an e-mail at Alysiaur (at) Yahoo (Dot) com if you would like a review, too.

Author resources:

These are the places I have to give a shout out to. You should check with them if you’re an author, they’re looking for more people to post.

Ann

She’s an awesome lady. When not struggling with her child or reading/editing others works(including her husbands) she wrote the books I did the first review on. A very positive and supportive woman, I applaud her.

Larissa

Offered me sound professional advice(But I love my e-mail and anonymity. Sara doesn’t want me to lose it). Also gave me an awesome interview posted to her site. A wonderful young woman.

Penny

(Holy crap, I’m starting to notice a theme here….) Another beautiful mother added to the list. She gave me an awesome interview and posted the cover of the book on her site, as well as links to where to get it. (Best way to get your work out is to spread the word! So use these resources, all it takes is the right person.)

Phillip

(Yeah! A dude….I think….maybe not….could be a conglomeration…Damnit women are taking over the world!)

If you’re book is on kindle, they will list it for free. Once again, resources people. They were very supportive, offering a ton of tweets about my book across many different genres for free. Definitely earned me lots of clicks.

Sci-fi Fantasy Betty

If you write sci-fi or fantasy, they will list your book for free until they hit their quota. I have no idea what that means, but you should jump on it now!

#Bookboost

If you use twitter, this is a way to get an auto retweet to over 100k readers 3 times a day for free. They are awesome.

Nonnie Jules

Partially another twitter resource, part place to place your book for a spotlight, part review service, and part looking for entertainment from independent authors like myself. They do a bit of everything. #RRBC Their members do retweet, and they have a staff of volunteer tweeters about new authors that have joined. They do charge to join them, plus you need to buy author books in the program, but they seem very supportive so far. They’ve listed my book in their catalog for other members to read and review as they’d like.

@Allbookbot

Another twitter resource, he will tweet your book for free at random, but also offers a paid service. I’m still thankful to him for the free tweets about my book.

I offer you these, because as a man who lives at the bottom rung of the economic ladder, I realize how important every dollar and every bit of support is. I may not be able to offer much yet, but I salute you people and all you do for the author just starting out.