SA reads discussion

A place for group members to create links to their own works.

The Dragonian Series, Firebolt will be published on the 20th of November.

Once it's published you must add it to our bookshelf.

Thanks Lisa,

Link to a review of Leon Mares's book.

http://lowvelder.co.za/17601/game-ran...

and a short story:

http://leonmare.blogspot.com/2013/08/...

Hi everybody. I am posting this at Lisa's request. Basically I have recently published two books on Kindle via Amazon (both YA paranormal fantasy. The Guardian is also sci fi):

The Journals of The Guardian 'Dawn of a Hero'
http://thejournalsoftheguardian.weebl...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Jo...
http://www.amazon.com/Journals-Guardi...

Miao Shan 'The Awakening'
http://miaoshan.weebly.com
https://www.facebook.com/MiaoShan.awa...
http://www.amazon.com/MIAO-SHAN-Awake...

I am going to be doing a give away on both soon. Please contact me if you are interested in downloading a free copy from amazon and I will keep you informed.

My contemporary women's fiction novel "Jozi Gold" is about the wife of a dentist who, on the arrival of her sister from Sydney, discovers that her husband is having an affair. Set in Johannesburg during the run-up to the 2010 Soccer World Cup, it presents an authentic picture of what it is like to suffer personal crisis amidst the crisis of a fast-changing society. The book is currently available from Amazon and Kindle at amazon.com/author/leannehunt

Hi there. I'm just letting you guys that my new book "Fighting for Love: From One To Another" is available at amazon and other bookstores. And here is the link as well; http://sbpra.com/EzekielMosoatsi

Your support means a lot to me, I'll really appreciate that as well as the reviews and rates for this wonderful book. I'm so sure that you'll enjoy it.

Thanks. ;-)

Welcome Ezekiel. We'll check it out.

Hi everyone.

I have recently published two poetry books which are available on Kindle. If anybody would like a free copy of any of them, let me know and I will send you one in exchange for an honest review on Amazon and/or Goodreads.

Here are the links to my books:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Thanks for the support and looking forward to interacting with fellow South African readers and writers. :)

Welcome Maja

Vicki wrote: "When I promoted my free book here I had a wonderful response - thank you. I however have run out of free promotional days but I have enrolled the book for a 0.99 promotion while awaiting the releas..."

When will your sequel be released Vicki?

Vicki wrote: "I cant give an exact date, but two maybe three weeks. Kill Mandela is also taking up valuable editing time. So probably four weeks."

Cool, keep us posted

Excited to hear about your sequel, Vicki. I'm going to have to read number one first - has it been reviewed by the group yet? So much to read; so little time. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

Vicki wrote: "Lisa's read it. But maybe we'd do a review at a later time. I can see how time consuming your book is."

Yes - perhaps best to wait until you have got your sequel published and marketed.
The review of Kill Mandela is time consuming, but I am loving it...and learning a lot about my own book - invaluable to me as far as the sequel is concerned.
I am deeply grateful to all of you for making this review so stimulating - especially you, Vicki - being so pressed for time with your own book.

Hey everyone :D I've just recently self-published my first novel, a crime thriller called "The Sorrow"

I'm a young author of 20, so my only ambition is to improve and get better. I'm very positive, but I'm also realistic of where I am right now.

Here are the links:

Paperback: http://www.lulu.com/shop/azhar-lorgat...

eBook: http://www.lulu.com/shop/azhar-lorgat...

Get the first four chapters (plus some of five) as a free sample: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...


The book is still being distributed to other stores like Apple, Kobo and Amazon :)

Here is the book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...


Any feedback or support would be very much appreciated! Thank you so much for your time :D

I've started working on my next two novels so I'm excited to share those in due time.

Hi Everyone. I have recently started a blog to showcase some of my short stories. Only two at the moment: The Circle (a time-travel sci-fi), and Going Home (family drama). My aim is to post a new short story every few weeks. I hope you enjoy!

And thanks Lisa for this great platform to share my writing with others!

The blog address: http://brentonsfiction.blogspot.com/

Welcome Brenton!
As you know, I'm a fan! Can't wait to see your new stories.

Vicki wrote: "Book two of my 'How To' books was released 27 Feb. Please read reviews for book one, as this book contains adult criminal and sexual content. ( It is not erotica). Unfortunately you have to read b..."

Congrats, Vicki, on becoming a two-book author! Few know how much hard work and mental strength goes into achieving this milestone. Please keep going - we are all proud of you. I look forward to reading the further adventures of the new Ariel as soon as I am finished with a LWTF.

Vicki wrote: "Book two of my 'How To' books was released 27 Feb. Please read reviews for book one, as this book contains adult criminal and sexual content. ( It is not erotica). Unfortunately you have to read b..."

Amazing Vicki, congrats on releasing book 2

Leanne,
All the best for your Montecasino book-signing tomorrow. I would love to be there, but shall be thinking of you.

Sterkte

Brenton wrote: "Hi Everyone. I have recently started a blog to showcase some of my short stories. Only two at the moment: The Circle (a time-travel sci-fi), and Going Home (family drama). My aim is to post a new s..."

Hey B,

I remember you gave me The Circle to read before. I liked it because the events were inevitable.
Your sophisticated language use for Going Home is astounding! For me, it's very real.

Can't wait for more!

The first of my books is called Hordes. This is a two part book, one set in the now, and one set in the future. (Both parts are combined in one book though, so you don’t have to buy two books to read the whole story.)
You can see a review at Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/Hordes-Leon-Koc... (I hope this link works!)
Or you can go to my website for a link to a 20 page preview at http://www.leondekock.com/books.html

This is by far the longest of my novels currently, and is quite an epic read.

Story of Enchantment, my second book, was an experiment in poetry that I wanted to do, and I was quite pleased with the outcome.
This is a collection of 250 poems, and tells the story of a young smith who falls in love with a gypsy girl. It involves, amongst others, witches, wizards, dragons, knights and elves. Oh, and also gypsies, lovers and ghosts.
See it at Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/Story-Enchantme...
Or check out the preview on my website at
http://www.leondekock.com/books.html

My third book is called Dream World.
This novel is all about a bad guy who learns how to manipulate people through their dreams, and the good girl who has to stop him.
Look inside at Kindle
http://www.amazon.com/Dream-World-Leo...
Or see the preview at my website at
http://www.leondekock.com/books.html

My fourth novel, and currently the last one to have been published to date, is called Dream School, and is the sequel to Dream World.
Meet the children who were conceived in the dream world, but born to the real world. Everything is going well, until strange deaths once again start occurring.
The Kindle link is here
http://www.amazon.com/Dream-School-Wo...
And of course the preview on my own website at
http://www.leondekock.com/books.html

Having made everybody read about my four published books in quick succession, I now run the risk of boring my audience with yet another post, but I have to give you something in return.
Here it is, something for free.
I sometimes write short stories, very short ones, to some that are a bit longer. These I post on my website, for free, as a thank-you to my readers. So get yourself a warm cup of coffee, because winter is not quite over yet, and surf over to http://www.leondekock.com/short_stori...
for a couple of short stories to warm you up. Err no, considering that I wrote them, they will probably chill you to the bone. Or just bring a smile to your lips.


Hi fellow SAs!

Five
Five is a young Adult paranormal romance novel - the first book in the series, about a girl who gets ripped out of her beloved SA and sent to live in the Forest of Dean, where she discovers some supernatural secrets about herself.
It will be FREE on Amazon 4 and 5 September 2014!
Hope you enjoy the touches of home!

Hi All.

There are three titles, each a separate story where fact and fiction are fused together, and combined they form a Trilogy


Here are the links to my work.
https://www.createspace.com/5122191

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1503352471

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1503352471

Plus the free copy.

Blood Moon Over Africa
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

I am also looking for reviews at this link

https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1...

I hope I have not overdone this, anyway I really hope that you enjoy.

Regards
Paul

Hi, my name is Richard Gradner from Cape Town. I have recently published my first indie novel, Return To Lemuria. It's an exciting cross-genre story about the descendants of an ancient civilisation. If anyone is interested in some holiday reading, I am happy to gift some digital copies in return for a review. Just inbox me your details...

Happy holidays!

Rich

Hi Richard, that sounds like a plan.

My e-mail is paul@pathofdiscovery.co.za

Regards
Paul

Hi Paul, epub or mobi?
Rich

Paul and Richard, both your books sound interesting. Why don't you nominate them for group reads?
Nominations close today, polls go up tomorrow.
There's always next month too.
Welcome to you both.

Hi Lisa,
I would love to nominate my work, but the problem being is that they are only available in e-book format at the moment.

If someone would like to leave a review for me, here is a link at createspace.
www.createspace.com/Preview/1159691

Thank You

Richard wrote: "Hi Paul, epub or mobi?
Rich"

Hi Richard,
I have kindle on my PC and would love to read your work. A free copy of my "Blood Moon Over Africa" is available at
www.smashwords.com/books/view/488185

Have a great day

Hi, I'm running a Kindle countdown deal for Return To Lemuria starting at $0.99 from 14-19 January!

Blurb:
Billy Bayer has just alerted the mysterious descendants of an ancient civilisation. A civilisation that claim responsibility for every major historical event.

Billy is taken prisoner by a secret organisation after conspiring against his mob-boss. He is taught how to tap into his extra-sensory abilities and his life changes forever. This newfound power gives Billy the courage to confront his captors and challenge their age-old ideals.

Together with his crew of loyal companions, he devises a plan to thwart the organisation’s very existence. But how can one man stand up to a 12,000-year old prophecy that predicts adversity for all mankind?

The answer, it seems, is hidden deep in the Brazilian Amazonia with anthropologist Dr David Steel, who, together with the FUNAI Foundation, is on a mission to save the endangered tribes from persecution. It’s his research that appears to contain the key to the survival of the human species.

Here's the Amazon Kindle Link: Return To Lemuria Amazon Kindle Link

Howdy all

I added the first volume of five volumes series of books, called Thoughts Discovered, to the bookself.

The book is called Thoughts Discovered: Love, Adventure and Other Noble Quests and can be downloaded for free at http://chronicles.co.za/books/#though...

Thoughts Discovered: Love, Adventure and Other Noble Quests

I will add the rest of the series, so far volume one to four has been published, if any one is interested.

Hi!

My book Twisted is FREE on Kindle for two days - 29/30 January!



Gripping Adult Suspense Thriller / Realistic Fiction / Coming of Age...

Honorable Mention of The London Book Festival 2014 Competition!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Lola-Sm...

* * *
In the corrupt economy of post-Soviet Ukraine opportunities are scarce. Young and eager sisters – Natalia, Lena and Julia – harbor dreams of a better life. Naïve and tempted by the allure of ‘quick’ money, the girls set off on an adventure that changes their lives forever.

Can they stay out of trouble enough to fulfill their ambitions? Can they hold on to their idealism in a world where depravity and danger are constant companions? How far are they willing to go to make a buck?

TWISTED is a true life shaped into fiction story of vulnerability, courage and the art of making a living in the sex trade.
* * *

Enjoy the read and please leave your precious review if you like it! :)

Hi - I have written a full length novel, Silk Threads https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
and two short stories featuring the same characters.
Jack and Jill, https://www.smashwords.com/books/view... is a short story that can be read as a stand alone and I often suggest people read it first - its only 22 pages long and will give you some idea if you like my writing style.
Reckless Gambol https://www.smashwords.com/books/view... is a Silk Threads vignette and will make no sense to you unless you have read Silk Threads.

All are free on Smashwords and set in Johannesburg and Bulawayo.

I've downloaded them, and I'll start on them poste haste. As always, welcome to a new author.

Thanks, I hope you enjoy!

Hi all.
This Friday, the tenth, my book Dream World will be on a Free Promotion on Amazon Kindle. So, get your Kindles charged up, have your hot chocolate ready for the weekend and make sure you get your free copy of Dream World off Amazon on Friday.
Happy Reading!

Welcome again Frankie.
Good luck Leon

The Free download period for Dream World on Kindle is now live, don't forget to grab your copy. :)

Got one!

Hi, I'm Evadeen Brickwood and I live in Johannesburg. I write novels mostly about my experiences in foreign lands and interesting topics I research.
My latest novel
Singing Lizards
is set in Southern Africa and has a traditional African aspect.
In 1988, Bridget Reinhold's sister Claire disappears in Botswana under mysterious circumstances. Bridget rushes to Africa and is faced with age-old traditions and political change. Struggling to find her place in rural Africa and an urban society with its many distractions, she is getting no closer to the answers she desperately seeks. Should Bridget enlist the help of witchdoctors to find Claire or just accept and live her new exciting life?
I believe there is an excerpt of the book in my profile, otherwise Singing Lizardsis available as a free read on Wattpad until the end of April.
Happy reading

Evadeen wrote: "Hi, I'm Evadeen Brickwood and I live in Johannesburg. I write novels mostly about my experiences in foreign lands and interesting topics I research.
My latest novel [bookcover:Singing Lizards|25134..."

Cool, good luck with the book.

Leon wrote: "The Free download period for Dream World on Kindle is now live, don't forget to grab your copy. :)"
The free download day was a massive success, thanks to all who participated and got their free copy of Dream World, enjoy!
I hope to have another giveaway soon, I will keep you posted.

To celebrate the fact that I have finished the monumental task of re-editing Hordes, I have just launched my next Free Book campaign on Amazon Kindle.
On the 15th and 16th of May, 2015, my book Hordes will be available for FREE download (Kindle version) from Amazon. Bookmark the date, and be sure to get your copy of this book.
The new version is, I hope, much easier to read, with all or as close as I could get, of the typos removed. Hordes was the first book I wrote, but I still enjoy reading it and hope that you will enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed writing it.