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May-Day: May 2019 Sales, Freebies, Prizes & Special Promotions
Cabello: Petrika comes out 05/15/19....just a short time after the release of the original. (cough. cough). In line with my vow to keep my ebook prices as affordable as possible, it will hold the $2.99 line.
It's on presale now via Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, etc.
You can also get your hands on the first chapters here: https://claims.prolificworks.com/free...
The 3rd and final book in the series, Cabello: Acadea, js slowly coming alive within the next couple of days and will go on presale (at $2.99 as well).
Find it on presale on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, etc.
Lastly, here's a handy directory of all of Grea Alexander's retailers. Click on a retailer's name and it will take you directly to her page (and thus these titles): http://greaalexander.seamonkeyink.com...
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Ok, so really quickly, here's a rundown of the free ebook giveaways, sales and other promotions I have stuck my fingers into for the month of May. They are on various sites, run by various promoters and have various participants.
Unless otherwise designated, it's likely a free ebook giveaway.
Want the pretty graphical version? Go here: http://seamonkeyink.com/seamonkey_ink... (May additions will update on 5/1)
Lastly, feel free to share this information with whomever you choose, however you choose.
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SCI-FI/FANTASY
- Fantasy Fix: 5/1 - 5/31 https://mybookcave.com/g/63357be9/
- Paranormal May: 5/1-5/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/z...
- Free & 99c Fantasy Firsties: 5/4 - 5/18 https://storyoriginapp.com/to/Sswd7HI3
- SFF Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 5/13-5/19 http://sffbookbonanza.com/freebooks/ This group also offers BIG prizes such as the chance to win $100 Amazon gift cards & Kindle Gift Baskets
SFF Sci-Fi & Fantasy 99c Books: 5/20 - 5/26 http://sffbookbonanza.com/99c-books/ Same group as above with the same level of prizes
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HORROR
- Mayhem: 5/1-5/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/n...
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ROMANCE
- Eternal Love: 4/25 - 12/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/G...
- Spring Into Romance: 5/1 - 5/31 https://mybookcave.com/g/ed4684ca/ Includes a chance to win a $25 giftcard
- Reading Is Sexy: 5/1 - 5/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/c... Includes Erotica (Yes, there are multiple authors, just keep scrolling down. (wink))
- Hot Girls & Ladies in Hot Books: 5/1-5/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/n... same as above
- May by Moonlight: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/2... Paranormal romance
- Summer Nights Romance Giveaway: 5/13 - 6/13 https://storyoriginapp.com/bundles/26...
- Romance, Romance & Romance: 4/28 - 5/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/s...
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HISTORICAL FICTION
- Those Who Forget the Past: 5/1 - 5/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/c... Historical Fiction & Non-Fiction
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NON-FICTION
- No Myth: 5/1 - 5/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/M...
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MULTI-GENRE
- Celebrate Diversity - Authors of Color: 5/15 - 6/15 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/t...
- The Write Stuff - Female Authors 5/15 - 6/15 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/l...
- My Summer Reading List: 5/1 - 5/31 https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/F...
--Re-Kindle - Kindle Unlimited Authors: 5/12 - 5/18 https://storyoriginapp.com/bundles/25...
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ONGOING
- Dark Fantasy: 4/9 - 6/7 https://storyoriginapp.com/to/OYDG1G5X
- Free Romantic Suspense Books - 4/8 - 5/7: https://storyoriginapp.com/bundles/1e...
All of these run 04/11 – 05/10:
- Step into the Past - Historical Fiction: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/Z...
- Steamy Romance Giveaway: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/A...
- Hell-Raising Horror Giveaway: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/k...
- Love Bites - Paranormal Romance Giveaway: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/I...
- Forbidden Planets - Science Fiction Giveaway: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/J...
- Easter Romance Giveaway: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/7...
- Discover the Magic - Fantasy Giveaway: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/P...
The True Story behind the novel Cabello
In honor of my recent release of Cabello: Petrika, I've decided to share some Fun Facts about Cabello.
Story Origin
The story of Cabello was borne out of a bizarre nightmare I had had when I was a teenager. (Yes, I tend to remember my dreams).
When I was in high school, I had this kitten that one day mysteriously disappeared. This little kitten was very beautiful and we had already by that time foiled a cat-napping attempt on her.
After her disappearance, I started having these bizarre nightmares that this cat was out to get revenge on me.
While most normal people would have simply been freaked out, I instead wrote down the first scraps of what would later evolve into Cabello.
The REAL Cabello
While the IDEA for the story of Cabello came from that freaky nightmare, Cabello's characteristics are actually those of another cat I had as a teen.
This cat in particular was a rescue. My aunt had seen a homeless person throw it into a drainage canal and had called the fire department to save it (telling them it was hers). She then gave the kitten to me.
Picky (my aunt named her not me) never grew bigger than about half the size of an average house cat. She hated everyone except for me and was known to hiss at and even attack anyone aside from me who tried to touch her.
The thing is, as when she was next to me she was very well-behaved (and very beautiful) people always wanted to touch her. No matter how many times I warned people in advance, they never believed me based on how docile she was with me, and they couldn't seem to resist her charms.
However, the moment a hand got within 2 inches of her WHAM!
Needless to say, it generally only took one try before the interlopers quickly realized the error of their ways and backed off - hurt and bloodied.
Picky also thought she was human. She slept at night (often chastising another rescue kitten we had taken in and even training it to do the same) and watched TV. She was very quiet and never "complained" - often content just to sit in my lap or next to me, often stroking me with her tail.
While I adored Picky and to this very day consider her to be the best cat ever, others found her extremely disconcerting. She had this kind of intense gaze - as though she could see right through you. She also had brown and white fur....one green eye and one golden brown eye.
However, Picky was NOT a Maine Coon.
Cabello's Evolution
Cabello was written some time ago and initially intended as a strand alone (though I did use an ending that begged for a book 2 (which I just released 5/15)).
It was only as I started writing Miael Friends (Book 2 in the Miael series) that it occurred to me that I could have a lot of fun with Cabello (a character I had had a great time writing) if I added him to this series. And thus Cabello joined Miael and Miael (a series I conceived of many years after Cabello: Mineau) became the Cabello series prequel.
Cabello would also go on to be a supporting character in Miael: Lovers.
Just like the other characters in Miael (including Acadea), Cabello is not what he appears to be at first glance.
Cabello is not actually a cat at all, but a cursed supernatural being.
Cheers!
Grea
Story Origin
The story of Cabello was borne out of a bizarre nightmare I had had when I was a teenager. (Yes, I tend to remember my dreams).
When I was in high school, I had this kitten that one day mysteriously disappeared. This little kitten was very beautiful and we had already by that time foiled a cat-napping attempt on her.
After her disappearance, I started having these bizarre nightmares that this cat was out to get revenge on me.
While most normal people would have simply been freaked out, I instead wrote down the first scraps of what would later evolve into Cabello.
The REAL Cabello
While the IDEA for the story of Cabello came from that freaky nightmare, Cabello's characteristics are actually those of another cat I had as a teen.
This cat in particular was a rescue. My aunt had seen a homeless person throw it into a drainage canal and had called the fire department to save it (telling them it was hers). She then gave the kitten to me.
Picky (my aunt named her not me) never grew bigger than about half the size of an average house cat. She hated everyone except for me and was known to hiss at and even attack anyone aside from me who tried to touch her.
The thing is, as when she was next to me she was very well-behaved (and very beautiful) people always wanted to touch her. No matter how many times I warned people in advance, they never believed me based on how docile she was with me, and they couldn't seem to resist her charms.
However, the moment a hand got within 2 inches of her WHAM!
Needless to say, it generally only took one try before the interlopers quickly realized the error of their ways and backed off - hurt and bloodied.
Picky also thought she was human. She slept at night (often chastising another rescue kitten we had taken in and even training it to do the same) and watched TV. She was very quiet and never "complained" - often content just to sit in my lap or next to me, often stroking me with her tail.
While I adored Picky and to this very day consider her to be the best cat ever, others found her extremely disconcerting. She had this kind of intense gaze - as though she could see right through you. She also had brown and white fur....one green eye and one golden brown eye.
However, Picky was NOT a Maine Coon.
Cabello's Evolution
Cabello was written some time ago and initially intended as a strand alone (though I did use an ending that begged for a book 2 (which I just released 5/15)).
It was only as I started writing Miael Friends (Book 2 in the Miael series) that it occurred to me that I could have a lot of fun with Cabello (a character I had had a great time writing) if I added him to this series. And thus Cabello joined Miael and Miael (a series I conceived of many years after Cabello: Mineau) became the Cabello series prequel.
Cabello would also go on to be a supporting character in Miael: Lovers.
Just like the other characters in Miael (including Acadea), Cabello is not what he appears to be at first glance.
Cabello is not actually a cat at all, but a cursed supernatural being.
Cheers!
Grea
Ho, Ho....Heave
Let's face it. I don't post too often; because, well, who has the time - what with building the next Scientology type cult and plotting to take over the world - one adjective at a time.
But fear not, for all is not lost! I somehow managed to get my hand caught in a couple more cookie jars. As a result, I am granting you, dearest reader, the chance to win a bunch of random crap you can pass off as (insert December holiday here) gifts you actually paid for! These include a very good chance for you to rack up a ridiculous number of entries to potentially win one of TWO $100 Amazon gift cards and miscellaneous other things you are too stingy to pay for out of pocket. (You cheap bastards!)
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Though most of these offers are ebook centered, you can always Mr. Monopoly it, sell Park Place and buy the paperback version instead.
But Grea, I can't read ebooks because I don’t have a kindle or other mobi capable device.
Liar!
Any device you can read this blog post on can be instantly transformed into a kindle or mobi capable device with the click of a link....and the acceptance of an app download complete with more permissions than you can shake a stick at....or than you give your significant other.
Amazon has a free app that lets you read Kindle or mobi ebooks on your laptop, tablet, computer, mobile phone and/or toilet. In short, if you can read this post, you can read any mobi ebook...that's in a language you actually know how to read.
How do you get it? From here: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp
Want a free epub (such as Nook) ebook reader that does the same thing except for .epub files? https://www.adobe.com/solutions/ebook...
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Now, on with the shameless self promotion.
Please note: These are sci-fi and fantasy titles 'cause well, I'm whoring my dark fantasy/horror books these days like a high class pimp who just bought stock in a condom factory.
Win one of TWO $100 Amazon Gift Cards: http://sffbookbonanza.com/amazon-gift...
Sure they'll want your name, email address and the soul of your first born, but let's face it, you never really liked that kid anyway and just think of how much you'll save on not having to take them to church anymore! #WinWin
99 Cent Ebooks
For those of you ballin' enough to buy Velveeta to go with your boxed wines, SFF is also featuring a haphazardly curated collection of 99 cent Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles thru 11/29: http://sffbookbonanza.com/99c-books/
And yes, this time I do have a dog in this race.
Which one?
Why the one with the wag-a-ly tail of course:
Miael: The Couturier
Is this a story about a poor mountain man named Jed? No.
But I will tell you what it is. The Couturier is a really hard to spell and troublesome to pronounce word describing a sexy little paranormal romance short story I put together as a supplement to Miael: Lovers.
I had so much fun with it, in fact, that I've decided to create a new prequel trilogy using the protagonists in Miael as the stars....eventually.
Synopsis:
As the hour came now upon midnight, as Duchess Cressida Courtlandt stood alone on the nearly deserted London street, she could not quite compel herself to enter the Groversner Hotel - to carry on towards the couturier's penthouse suite and some horrible temptation, some horrible ruination worse than anything Bedlam had to offer.
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On Goodreads, the Miael series is rated 4.02 based on 44 ratings & reviews.
This short read is available at all the usual suspects for only 99 cents: http://greaalexander.seamonkeyink.com...
If it's not, you take that retailer aside and you shake a mighty stick at them!
And finally, more 99 cent offerings running at least between November 23-29th (as most place their books at 99 cents prior to the start date and keep it at that price for the month or longer): http://sffbookbonanza.com/99c-books/
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And the Hits Just Keep On Coming!
Now through 11/28, all Grea Alexander first in series ebooks are 50% off. No coupons needed. All platforms (not just Amazon). All countries.
All of my retailers are listed here and include the usual suspects such as Walmart, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo: http://greaalexander.seamonkeyink.com...
All except for Rebellion: Quay (the mammoth monster that it is) are currently only $1.99 USD. Rebellion: Quay is $2.99 USD.
This sale includes Amarna Book I: Book of Ida (currently ranging from top 5-20 in three categories of Amazon Bestseller Rankings on Amazon U.S. (though it changes hourly)), Miael: Family, Cabello: Mineau, Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay and The Pack: Addison. As many of you know, the last time I had a sale was Pre-Covid.
And well, August Farrow really went to town with these so here are some more. These are also on sale now....as in you can buy them, not as in they are discounted:
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Win Even More!
Aren't you glad you read all the way to the end of this blog post?
My Book Cave is offering a chance to win Ereaders and Giftcards (along with other consolation swag for those who don't win the big prizes) through November 26, 2020 at 10:45 pm PST. There will be a whopping 28 winners: https://mybookcave.com/giveaways/book...
Good luck & please feel free to comment below if one of you wins any of the above. Only then can I rub it in the faces of the other authors.
The End!
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Am I going to post again anytime soon? (As if I'd tell the likes of you!)
Cheers!
Grea Alexander.
SeaMonkey Ink
Please note: The views, opinions and words written by Grea Alexander do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or words that would have been chosen by SeaMonkey Ink had she not got us all drunk and made us play pin the tail on the flunky.
But fear not, for all is not lost! I somehow managed to get my hand caught in a couple more cookie jars. As a result, I am granting you, dearest reader, the chance to win a bunch of random crap you can pass off as (insert December holiday here) gifts you actually paid for! These include a very good chance for you to rack up a ridiculous number of entries to potentially win one of TWO $100 Amazon gift cards and miscellaneous other things you are too stingy to pay for out of pocket. (You cheap bastards!)
________________________________________
Though most of these offers are ebook centered, you can always Mr. Monopoly it, sell Park Place and buy the paperback version instead.
But Grea, I can't read ebooks because I don’t have a kindle or other mobi capable device.
Liar!
Any device you can read this blog post on can be instantly transformed into a kindle or mobi capable device with the click of a link....and the acceptance of an app download complete with more permissions than you can shake a stick at....or than you give your significant other.
Amazon has a free app that lets you read Kindle or mobi ebooks on your laptop, tablet, computer, mobile phone and/or toilet. In short, if you can read this post, you can read any mobi ebook...that's in a language you actually know how to read.
How do you get it? From here: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp
Want a free epub (such as Nook) ebook reader that does the same thing except for .epub files? https://www.adobe.com/solutions/ebook...
________________________________________
Now, on with the shameless self promotion.
Please note: These are sci-fi and fantasy titles 'cause well, I'm whoring my dark fantasy/horror books these days like a high class pimp who just bought stock in a condom factory.
Win one of TWO $100 Amazon Gift Cards: http://sffbookbonanza.com/amazon-gift...
Sure they'll want your name, email address and the soul of your first born, but let's face it, you never really liked that kid anyway and just think of how much you'll save on not having to take them to church anymore! #WinWin
99 Cent Ebooks
For those of you ballin' enough to buy Velveeta to go with your boxed wines, SFF is also featuring a haphazardly curated collection of 99 cent Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles thru 11/29: http://sffbookbonanza.com/99c-books/
And yes, this time I do have a dog in this race.
Which one?
Why the one with the wag-a-ly tail of course:
Miael: The Couturier
Is this a story about a poor mountain man named Jed? No.
But I will tell you what it is. The Couturier is a really hard to spell and troublesome to pronounce word describing a sexy little paranormal romance short story I put together as a supplement to Miael: Lovers.
I had so much fun with it, in fact, that I've decided to create a new prequel trilogy using the protagonists in Miael as the stars....eventually.
Synopsis:
As the hour came now upon midnight, as Duchess Cressida Courtlandt stood alone on the nearly deserted London street, she could not quite compel herself to enter the Groversner Hotel - to carry on towards the couturier's penthouse suite and some horrible temptation, some horrible ruination worse than anything Bedlam had to offer.
--------
On Goodreads, the Miael series is rated 4.02 based on 44 ratings & reviews.
This short read is available at all the usual suspects for only 99 cents: http://greaalexander.seamonkeyink.com...
If it's not, you take that retailer aside and you shake a mighty stick at them!
And finally, more 99 cent offerings running at least between November 23-29th (as most place their books at 99 cents prior to the start date and keep it at that price for the month or longer): http://sffbookbonanza.com/99c-books/
________________________________________
And the Hits Just Keep On Coming!
Now through 11/28, all Grea Alexander first in series ebooks are 50% off. No coupons needed. All platforms (not just Amazon). All countries.
All of my retailers are listed here and include the usual suspects such as Walmart, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo: http://greaalexander.seamonkeyink.com...
All except for Rebellion: Quay (the mammoth monster that it is) are currently only $1.99 USD. Rebellion: Quay is $2.99 USD.
This sale includes Amarna Book I: Book of Ida (currently ranging from top 5-20 in three categories of Amazon Bestseller Rankings on Amazon U.S. (though it changes hourly)), Miael: Family, Cabello: Mineau, Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay and The Pack: Addison. As many of you know, the last time I had a sale was Pre-Covid.
And well, August Farrow really went to town with these so here are some more. These are also on sale now....as in you can buy them, not as in they are discounted:
________________________________________
Win Even More!
Aren't you glad you read all the way to the end of this blog post?
My Book Cave is offering a chance to win Ereaders and Giftcards (along with other consolation swag for those who don't win the big prizes) through November 26, 2020 at 10:45 pm PST. There will be a whopping 28 winners: https://mybookcave.com/giveaways/book...
Good luck & please feel free to comment below if one of you wins any of the above. Only then can I rub it in the faces of the other authors.
The End!
________________________________________
Am I going to post again anytime soon? (As if I'd tell the likes of you!)
Cheers!
Grea Alexander.
SeaMonkey Ink
Please note: The views, opinions and words written by Grea Alexander do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or words that would have been chosen by SeaMonkey Ink had she not got us all drunk and made us play pin the tail on the flunky.
Yes, Sir, I Like It!
It has been a most interesting week for Miael: The Couturier.
Amazon US:
12/8/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i0hW...
- Best Sellers Rank: 5,408 Free Kindle
- 4 in Black & African American Historical Fiction
- 15 in 45 minute Romance Short Read
- 16 in U.S. Short Stories
Amazon Australia:
12/09/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lsAa...
- Best Sellers Rank: 1,164 Free
- 1 in Black & African American Historical Fiction
- 24 in Short Stories (Kindle Store)
Amazon Canada:
12/08/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k_O1...
- Best Sellers Rank: 1191 Free
- 25 in Short Stories (Kindle)
- 85 Paranormal Romance (Kindle)
Amazon India:
12/08/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGkK...
- BestSeller Rank: 1,208 Free
- 40 in Fantasy, Futuristic & Ghost Romance
- 82 in Short Stories (Kindle)
Amazon Italy:
12/08/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1igre...
- 3 Stories in English
- 39 in Romance in Other languages
- 32 in Romance in English
Amazon Spain: : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LG2m...
12/08/20
- Best Seller Rank 794 in Free Store
- 4 in Historical Fiction in English
- 6 in Stories in English
- 54 in Romances in English
As you can see, I also finally got a #1 spot on a Top 100 list (though I am probably the least known, least earning person who frequents Amazon Top 100 lists in the history of Amazon): https://drive.google.com/file/d/13_BJ...
Still it's pretty damned amusing to see the authors I have managed to outrank (albeit even briefly).
Yay me! Not bad for a female author of color.
To everyone who downloaded a copy, you rock!
If you haven't downloaded a copy yet, it's still free until I get tired of it being so.
More info here:
Synopsis:
As the hour came now upon midnight, as Duchess Cressida Courtlandt stood alone on the nearly deserted London street, she could not quite compel herself to enter the Groversner Hotel - to carry on towards the couturier's penthouse suite and some horrible temptation, some horrible ruination worse than anything Bedlam had to offer.
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On Goodreads, the Miael series is rated 4.02 based on 44 ratings & reviews.
This short read is available at all the usual suspects:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Apple ITunes: https://books.apple.com/us/book/miael...
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/miae...
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/miae...
Enjoy!
Grea.
Amazon US:
12/8/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i0hW...
- Best Sellers Rank: 5,408 Free Kindle
- 4 in Black & African American Historical Fiction
- 15 in 45 minute Romance Short Read
- 16 in U.S. Short Stories
Amazon Australia:
12/09/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lsAa...
- Best Sellers Rank: 1,164 Free
- 1 in Black & African American Historical Fiction
- 24 in Short Stories (Kindle Store)
Amazon Canada:
12/08/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k_O1...
- Best Sellers Rank: 1191 Free
- 25 in Short Stories (Kindle)
- 85 Paranormal Romance (Kindle)
Amazon India:
12/08/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGkK...
- BestSeller Rank: 1,208 Free
- 40 in Fantasy, Futuristic & Ghost Romance
- 82 in Short Stories (Kindle)
Amazon Italy:
12/08/20: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1igre...
- 3 Stories in English
- 39 in Romance in Other languages
- 32 in Romance in English
Amazon Spain: : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LG2m...
12/08/20
- Best Seller Rank 794 in Free Store
- 4 in Historical Fiction in English
- 6 in Stories in English
- 54 in Romances in English
As you can see, I also finally got a #1 spot on a Top 100 list (though I am probably the least known, least earning person who frequents Amazon Top 100 lists in the history of Amazon): https://drive.google.com/file/d/13_BJ...
Still it's pretty damned amusing to see the authors I have managed to outrank (albeit even briefly).
Yay me! Not bad for a female author of color.
To everyone who downloaded a copy, you rock!
If you haven't downloaded a copy yet, it's still free until I get tired of it being so.
More info here:
Synopsis:
As the hour came now upon midnight, as Duchess Cressida Courtlandt stood alone on the nearly deserted London street, she could not quite compel herself to enter the Groversner Hotel - to carry on towards the couturier's penthouse suite and some horrible temptation, some horrible ruination worse than anything Bedlam had to offer.
--------
On Goodreads, the Miael series is rated 4.02 based on 44 ratings & reviews.
This short read is available at all the usual suspects:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Apple ITunes: https://books.apple.com/us/book/miael...
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/miae...
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/miae...
Enjoy!
Grea.
I'm Number 1!
Ok, so as many of you know, Miael: The Couturier is now and has been in the Top 100 Free of Amazon in multiple categories in multiple countries since November/Decemberish of 2020.
However, what many of you may NOT know is that the little freebie that could is actually #1 in English Dark Fantasy in France! Not only that, I happen to have THE ONLY TITLE in the Top 100 Free in English Dark Fantasy in France ! (laughing hard)
Yes, really!
I can not make this stuff up folks: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/bestsellers/...
One free quick read to rule them all!
Yay me!
It's also #8 in free Gothic Romances and #17 in free Historical Fiction in France at the moment.
Not only that, but Miael: Lovers's bastard kid brother is also killing it in:
U.S.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MYCZNBQ#...
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08MYCZNB...
Germany: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B08M...
Italy: https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B08M...
Spain: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B08M...
Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Couturier-Lover...
Which just blows my mind.
If you scroll down the page to Product Details, you can see the three categories in which it is ranked the highest (though it is on the Top 100 Free in other categories as well).
Thank you freebie loving fan people!
As a thank you (and as I'm apparently never going to make more than bill money as a writer) I've decided to go back to my old prices. Effective now on all platforms thru March 2021.
Cheers!
Grea Alexander - the most successful failure of a writer most people have never heard of.
However, what many of you may NOT know is that the little freebie that could is actually #1 in English Dark Fantasy in France! Not only that, I happen to have THE ONLY TITLE in the Top 100 Free in English Dark Fantasy in France ! (laughing hard)
Yes, really!
I can not make this stuff up folks: https://www.amazon.fr/gp/bestsellers/...
One free quick read to rule them all!
Yay me!
It's also #8 in free Gothic Romances and #17 in free Historical Fiction in France at the moment.
Not only that, but Miael: Lovers's bastard kid brother is also killing it in:
U.S.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MYCZNBQ#...
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08MYCZNB...
Germany: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B08M...
Italy: https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B08M...
Spain: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B08M...
Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Couturier-Lover...
Which just blows my mind.
If you scroll down the page to Product Details, you can see the three categories in which it is ranked the highest (though it is on the Top 100 Free in other categories as well).
Thank you freebie loving fan people!
As a thank you (and as I'm apparently never going to make more than bill money as a writer) I've decided to go back to my old prices. Effective now on all platforms thru March 2021.
Cheers!
Grea Alexander - the most successful failure of a writer most people have never heard of.
Double Dip All You Want!
Until I reach a certain magical internal number I will never disclose to any of you, I am offering more FREE and BRAND NEW samples of my books - no blood sample, ID card, social security card or report card required!
The new samples include:
Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Rebellion Book III: Book of Choi: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Miael: Friends: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Miael: Lovers: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Cabello: Petrika: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Cabello: Acadea: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
You can get them on Amazon.com, Kobo.com or BarnesAndNoble.com, regardless of your country (looking at you pointedly, Goodreads). The link information is the same. Just plug in your country's site information (for instance tack .au after Amazon.com for Amazon.com.au for Australia or change the /us/ to /uk/ in the Kobo url for UK).
Of course you could also do something crazy like type "Grea Alexander" in the search bar instead. (wink)
The U.S. links are here:
Amazon...ia:
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/ent...
BarnesAndNo....bell
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22G...
Kobo....bo
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?que...
The original Sample Chapters are also available for free (or should be), as well as my super short story, Miael: The Couturier (fancy French talk for High-Dollar Fashion Designer).
Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay: SAMPLE CHAPTERS: 1-3
Amarna Book I: Book of Ida: SAMPLE CHAPTERS: Prologue - II
The Pack: Addison: SAMPLE CHAPTERS: 1-3
Miael: Family: SAMPLE CHAPTERS: 1-2
Miael: The Couturier
So, screw everyone giving you the stank, side-eye for hoggin' all the goodies and double dip my free samples all you want! Hell, sextuple dip if you dare and let's see if I can knock myself out of the number 1 spot in Amazon France for English Dark Fantasy (https://www.amazon.fr/gp/bestsellers/...)! (wink)
Enjoy!
Grea.
Oh, and by the way, my Sample Chapters should ALWAYS be free in all markets at all times. If you see Amazon creeping up the price, just "report a lower price" to make them knock it back down to Free.
Cheers!
The new samples include:
Rebellion Book II: Book of Soung: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Rebellion Book III: Book of Choi: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Miael: Friends: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Miael: Lovers: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Cabello: Petrika: SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Cabello: Acadea: SAMPLE CHAPTERSYou can get them on Amazon.com, Kobo.com or BarnesAndNoble.com, regardless of your country (looking at you pointedly, Goodreads). The link information is the same. Just plug in your country's site information (for instance tack .au after Amazon.com for Amazon.com.au for Australia or change the /us/ to /uk/ in the Kobo url for UK).
Of course you could also do something crazy like type "Grea Alexander" in the search bar instead. (wink)
The U.S. links are here:
Amazon...ia:
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/ent...
BarnesAndNo....bell
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22G...
Kobo....bo
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?que...
The original Sample Chapters are also available for free (or should be), as well as my super short story, Miael: The Couturier (fancy French talk for High-Dollar Fashion Designer).
Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay: SAMPLE CHAPTERS: 1-3
Amarna Book I: Book of Ida: SAMPLE CHAPTERS: Prologue - II
The Pack: Addison: SAMPLE CHAPTERS: 1-3
Miael: Family: SAMPLE CHAPTERS: 1-2
Miael: The CouturierSo, screw everyone giving you the stank, side-eye for hoggin' all the goodies and double dip my free samples all you want! Hell, sextuple dip if you dare and let's see if I can knock myself out of the number 1 spot in Amazon France for English Dark Fantasy (https://www.amazon.fr/gp/bestsellers/...)! (wink)
Enjoy!
Grea.
Oh, and by the way, my Sample Chapters should ALWAYS be free in all markets at all times. If you see Amazon creeping up the price, just "report a lower price" to make them knock it back down to Free.
Cheers!
Speculative Fiction Showcase
Happy 2022!
As 2021 wound up, I did an interview with Speculative Fiction Showcase - the 1st one I've done in quite a while. For those of you who don't know, Speculative Fiction Showcase is a blog dedicated to....showcasing speculative fiction. (wink).
What is Speculative Fiction? According to their masthead and William D. Richards: "Speculative Fiction—an all-encompassing genre created to describe stories of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and other stories that have an element of “What if...” in them. A story in speculative fiction is one that adds an element of the unreal, or asks, what would become of our society if history took a different direction at some important event? Fiction with a little something extra thrown in."
In short, this encompasses everything I've published to date with the exception of the Rebellion Books and the soon to be published Sedition:
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You can read my interview here: https://indiespecfic.blogspot.com/202...
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Also, a quick thank you to August Farrow, the multi-talented visual art...essa and photographer of all trades for the lovely banner work included in the article (as well as on my Amazon detail pages and my Author updates).
For those of you wondering: Yes, she does have more wildlife photobooks from her travels for 2020 and 2021; however, as Amazon has switched over from .mobi to .epub, that's a whole new learning curve for her.
She's aiming to find a work around by Spring 2022 at the latest.
Her other works are still available and in Kindle Unlimited for anyone interested in checking them out.
Cheers!
Grea.
As 2021 wound up, I did an interview with Speculative Fiction Showcase - the 1st one I've done in quite a while. For those of you who don't know, Speculative Fiction Showcase is a blog dedicated to....showcasing speculative fiction. (wink).
What is Speculative Fiction? According to their masthead and William D. Richards: "Speculative Fiction—an all-encompassing genre created to describe stories of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and other stories that have an element of “What if...” in them. A story in speculative fiction is one that adds an element of the unreal, or asks, what would become of our society if history took a different direction at some important event? Fiction with a little something extra thrown in."
In short, this encompasses everything I've published to date with the exception of the Rebellion Books and the soon to be published Sedition:
.You can read my interview here: https://indiespecfic.blogspot.com/202...
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Also, a quick thank you to August Farrow, the multi-talented visual art...essa and photographer of all trades for the lovely banner work included in the article (as well as on my Amazon detail pages and my Author updates).
For those of you wondering: Yes, she does have more wildlife photobooks from her travels for 2020 and 2021; however, as Amazon has switched over from .mobi to .epub, that's a whole new learning curve for her.
She's aiming to find a work around by Spring 2022 at the latest.
Her other works are still available and in Kindle Unlimited for anyone interested in checking them out.
Cheers!
Grea.
Let's do Banners!
Banner, banner, bo banner,
banana fanna fo fanner,
fee fi mo manner:
banners!
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Ok, so last post we mentioned that August Farrow does the graphics for SeaMonkey Ink. To refresh your memory:
"Also, a quick thank you to August Farrow, the multi-talented visual art...essa and photographer of all trades for the lovely banner work included in the article (as well as on my Amazon detail pages and my Author updates)."
In honor of her hard work, I'd like to take the opportunity to share a few more of the banners she has created for my titles. You can view them all by clicking into my product detail pages or scrolling through my "Author Updates": https://www.amazon.com/Grea-Alexander...
For those of you wondering: Yes, she does have more wildlife photobooks from her travels for 2020 and 2021; however, as Amazon has switched over from .mobi to .epub, that's a whole new learning curve for her.
She's aiming to find a work around by Spring 2022 at the latest.
Her other works are still available and in Kindle Unlimited for anyone interested in checking them out.
Cheers!
Grea.
banana fanna fo fanner,
fee fi mo manner:
banners!
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Ok, so last post we mentioned that August Farrow does the graphics for SeaMonkey Ink. To refresh your memory:
"Also, a quick thank you to August Farrow, the multi-talented visual art...essa and photographer of all trades for the lovely banner work included in the article (as well as on my Amazon detail pages and my Author updates)."
In honor of her hard work, I'd like to take the opportunity to share a few more of the banners she has created for my titles. You can view them all by clicking into my product detail pages or scrolling through my "Author Updates": https://www.amazon.com/Grea-Alexander...
For those of you wondering: Yes, she does have more wildlife photobooks from her travels for 2020 and 2021; however, as Amazon has switched over from .mobi to .epub, that's a whole new learning curve for her.
She's aiming to find a work around by Spring 2022 at the latest.
Her other works are still available and in Kindle Unlimited for anyone interested in checking them out.
Cheers!
Grea.
