Indie News with Author J. C. Brown

One more great website to share with everyone who is both an author and avid reader of books.

A quick snapshot of what weebly.com has to offer is as follows: If you are an author you can purchase a .99 book plug on J. C. Brown's website. That book plug will feature your book and promote it on a massive scale. As you can imagine this is especially advantageous for readers because J. C. Brown will not only add the book to the website, but she will also include book trailers, book reviews, Author Interviews. It truly is a one stop shop that is a must for both the reader and the author.  I have included my personal book plug for STRUMP: A World of Shadows below to show that I have taken advantage of this more then gracious promotion for all to partake in. Hope you enjoy and welcome all comments.

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"I started this page to help myself and other Indie authors along. Though I have recently been picked up by Death Throes Publishing, that does not deter me from trying to help spread the word about all the fantastic authors I have met over the last year. It has been an amazing journey so far and it has only just begun!" J.C. Brown

Big Thanks to all of the ebook readers in the UK!

Wanted to thank everyone in the UK who has purchased STURMP: A World of Shadows on ebooks. It is definitely a Milestone for me to reach the 14,346 Sales Ranking Spot considering there are over  1Million + ebooks out in the marketplace today. 

Happy Reading to All!

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Book Preview of Crash Lane News

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Crash Lane News

by George Kitching

Review offered by

Author Michael Alexander Beas

“Live a peaceful and safe life with crashlanenews.com”

Crashlanenews.com is one of the best up and coming self-help books I believe to be out in the market. It truly is a must have for any traveler who is looking to not only make the most of their trip, but to also travel safe.

Author George Kitching is truly a mastermind who has managed to create an epic and comprehensive guide that connects Federal, State and Local public safety laws in a simple easy to follow guide that will help to the reader get to their destination.

There are two main reasons why I believe that this book is a must have. The first is that I am an avid traveler and am constantly on the road visiting different venues. The second is that I am a father of two children. Both give me more a tremendous reason to travel safe on today roads. The ability to have a one stop self help guide that can provide me with the tools need to get from point A to point B in one piece is simply priceless.

In closing if you are a drive, passenger, bicyclist, or pedestrian then this is a must have that only help you achieve one outcome… “Live a peaceful and safe life.” 

Blueink Editorial Review for STRUMP: A World of Shadows

New Editorial Book Review For STRUMP: A World of Shadows goo.gl/IGKvNJ

Strump: A World of Shadows
Michael Alexander Beas
Xlibris, 445 pages, (paperback), $23.99, 9781493148219 (Reviewed: February, 2014)

Michael Alexander Beas gets right to the dense details in his ambitious fantasy novel Strump: A World of Shadows. Within the very first paragraphs of the first in a scheduled trilogy, Beas describes a detailed world with an extremely detailed history. That approach sets the tone for this involved story set in a faraway fantasy realm called the Blue Kingdom.

A prologue spells out a complex origin story: An epic battle between forces of good and evil hinged on a game known as Strump and its playing pieces, each with magical powers. The noble King Aerostat won that battle, secured the important game pieces and divided the Blue Kingdom into four separate realms. Aerostat’s fellow heroes in the battle for the future of the world include mice, mermen and pixies, and the king divides the kingdom between these races.

As in the most standard fantasy works, that tale is just the backstory for a much larger story of good versus evil. After King Aerostat dies, his sons Prince Gorgan and Prince Alexander vie in an epic battle for the game’s pieces. That struggle holds huge consequences for the Blue Kingdom and pulls in an imaginative cast of pirates, sorcerers, talking animals and magical pixies.

Beas’ attention to the smallest detail of his imagined world is impressive, and he offers a tight narrative style that helps keep the story moving. That’s no small task, considering the breadth of this work, which spans more than 400 pages. In fact, though, that sheer density may be the work’s greatest downfall. The amount of lore, legends and mythology within the first 50 pages is difficult to remember and makes persevering through the entire tome challenging.

That said, the characters and plot structures are bound to appeal to hardcore fans of the fantasy genre. Beas has created a wide-ranging tale that, while missing the mark for casual fantasy readers, should appeal to the most hardcore fans of epic fiction.

Also available in hardcover. 

Book Review from Book Viral!

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Book Review for Crystal Ships by RIchard S. Sharp

Book Review 
Offered by Michael A. Beas 

Crystal Ships 
By Richard S. Sharp 

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 Having not grown up in this era “Crystal Ships” definitely took me back to a place in history that’s time span spread out over 20 years. As the pages turned I found myself reading about some of the most influential figures of all time, namely John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy that for me are some of the make this novel both unique and epic in scale. It seems that people in this era, from all walks of life and from all countries had a very difficult time adapting to the constant changes that were set in motion by the leaders that tried to make difference in our world. Crystal Ships, allows the reader to get a different vantage point that take you to places such as Vietnam, South Africa, Spain, and US Countries such as Boston, San Francisco and New Orleans to name a few.

 The story is extremely well written and well researched. The personable characters, each with their own unique stories, makes the story come to life as they take you back in time where our world was in constant change. Some might arguee for the better or some for the worst. Richard S. Sharp paint a great picture through a carefully chosen plot that allows you as the reader to grow with the characters and be part of a challenging time in American History. If I had to critique something on a negative standpoint it would be the bad language used. For me personally it was a bit harsh, but then again the author was placing us in the era and mindset of the characters.

 In closing Crystal Ships a 5 Star Rating. Author Richard S. Sharp has done an outstanding job and hope to read from him in the future.

Steve Jobs: Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom from one of the best innovators of all time: Mr. Steve Jobs.
Remember time on this earth is limited. Make the most of your life and live your DREAMS!

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