WW II Spy Novels discussion

I've had some good results in my other groups lately, re-organizing author promo. Making it more of a group thing, rather than the usual state-of-affairs: authors popping up randomly with a giveaway or sale and then disappearing out-of-sight. I think all that leaves readers bewildered and suspicious.

The first step to getting it all sorted out is to discover who our authors are. If you're in this group and you do any kind of publishing, please raise your hand. Thanks!

Thanks Felix. I have had one novel published The Blue Pencil which deals with attempts by shadowy establishment figures to quell opposition, especially in the media to appeasement.
My second novel Two Families at War is a crime story set in pre war Berlin, on board the MS St Louis, on the Isle of Man and blitz torn London. I have also a book about to be published which tells of the liberation of Belsen by, amongst others, soldiers of the Durham Light Infantry. I am currently preparing a espionage thriller set in London immediately before the war Summer of Thirty Nine. The first three are published by Sacristy Press

Got it. I might be able to figure it all out myself since we have just 90 members.

Let see. Including yourself, I spot


K. Williams
Jon Spoelstra
Graeme Shimmin
Don Satalic
Steve Anderson

Michael Karner
David Lowther
A.R. Zander
J.E. Bandy Jr.
Clive Lee
Jack Shaw
Paul Schwartzmeyer


p.s. looking through our members, I see quite a lot of readers with LeCarre in their hands! Its time for me to put some of these folks on our 'hotseat', I think! (dust it off first, of course)

Hi! I'm one (new).

Well hullo there! Welcome! Yes I added your name to the list above, a day or so ago. Your book was mentioned around here but I didn't actually see you present. Glad ya joined up. Now we've got quite a passel of authors!

Aye Dan. I coralled ya right out tha' chute. see:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Just need to update the correct novel for you. I chose something from 'Baker Company' series.

Congrats on these extensive series of works!

Update! As far as I can see, I should have everyone listed so far. That is, our member authors.

You lot should review how I have composed your entry and verify it is the way you prefer to be cited. In some case I had to guess at your latest release or your genre. Feel free to correct me, as just happened above with Dan McMartin.

In other cases (just fyi, to you guys) I noted places on your Goodreads pages where several of you leave out salient info which could help your marketing. For example, your Goodreads author profile should always have a link to (at least) your Amazon page or your Facebook page or some other external site. Even if you don't have a personal website somewhere on the web, you could be missing out on a sale. You could even just link readers to somewhere on the web where you participate in a discussion or whatever. A wink's as good as a nod, y'know!

awk! None of our in-group authors have seen fit to 'tag' their books...

groan!

I'm an author, though I haven't written anything in the WW2 spy genre, I have read a lot of WW2 fiction and nonfiction, and still have a soft spot for it.

You're still mentioned in our author-ranks, simply for being a member of the group. As you can see, your latest book is promoted on our groups' front-page right now.

The book is still lacking the 'pitch' element, fyi; and you are welcome to mention your release in the 'promo' section. It is a war-related book after all.

My latest novel Two Families at War is at the printers. Just on the market is my non-fiction book LIBERATING BELSEN Remembering the Soldiers of the Durham Light Infantry (Sacristy Press). Also available as an E Book.

that's impressive work. i'll certainly highlight these publishing events in any group I moderate where you are a member.

please send me the usual bits-of-info I need, and I will get started.

Liberating Belsen is essentially about the role played by The Durham Light Infantry between 18 April and 21 May 1945. They, along with the Royal Army Medical Corps, some volunteer medical students from London and German nurses recruited locally bore the brunt of trying to stem the tide of death amongst the freed prisoners.
Despite what must have been an enormous temptation they got on with their work with taking revenge of the captured SS guards. The book also tells of the long term effect that their Belsen experiences had on the soldiers' post war lives.
At the liberation masses of sound and film recording took place and the importance of this in our understanding of the Holocaust cannot be overemphasised.
The target audience for Liberating Belsen is young people who should not forget the terrible enemy that their grandparents fought but it should be of interest to all ages.

David, please read this thread to understand better what I need:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks Feliks. I'll send all the info when Two Families At War, my latest nove, appears on my Goodreads page

I'll be ready! Congrats on the writing. Its not easy these days...

Thank you, Feliks, for forming this group and allowing me to join. Although I have not been too active on GR, I have been a member for some time and I plan to be more active in the future. So many social options, so little time to write!!

I was happy to find this group! I am an author of three works of historical suspense, including my latest, Casablanca: Appointment at Dawn. It is set in 1943 in the weeks leading up to the First Allied Conference. I'm looking forward to group discussions of the era. It truly was the greatest generation!

A hearty welcome to ye! I will be sure to add your info to our author-rolls as soon as I can. Make sure you inform me when you have a new book on the way, so our readers can hear about it!

Feliks wrote: "A hearty welcome to ye! I will be sure to add your info to our author-rolls as soon as I can. Make sure you inform me when you have a new book on the way, so our readers can hear about it!"

Thank you for the warm welcome!! I sent a message to you with the information I believe you are asking for. I sent it through the messaging system because the Authors Promo section is closed to new comments. If there is something else I should do/have done, please let me know. Again, looking forward to interacting with the group.

You did a-right...yep, I often lock threads to reduce clutter.

Hi. I am an author, but not a spy novel author. I want to identify myself so that you know who I am. My Book is political satire.

I still wanna know about this! Thanks. In my groups I highlight the work of *any* active author. It doesn't always matter what the genre is.

I will add your info to our rolls, presently. Welcome aboard!

Well done Cphe

Hey Feliks, I'm not sure I've properly raised my hand. I've joined the group and have a Goodreads author page but I don't show up in the Group Authors section here. What step did I miss? I have not seen a "Promotions" folder, if that is the first step. Please advise.

Hey there

No mystery. I simply haven't promoted you yet. That is because, I have no 'material' to work with. I need links, links, links. Everything is based on links. As far as I know your book does not yet have a Goodreads page because it has not yet been published. So, nothing for me to link people to.

Then, what will I see if I visit your author page, is everything filled out?
~link to author's Amazon page (or other author hosted website)
~book cover?
~genre?

Next answer: the 'promotions' folder is called 'Author Promo' and that is where authors can post notices about themselves. (Same folder name found throughout not just my readers' groups but many other readers' groups as well).

So all this is just the first step to 'list' you in our front page. For me to tip people off about your release, I need several other pieces of info. You're doing well by inquiring. No rush. This group is pretty quiet/uneventful, sad to say...

Hey Feliks,

Got it, thanks.

Website link (to book, summary, preview, and Amazon link):
http://www.LarryLoftis.com

Direct Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/Into-Lions-Mout...

Yes, my author page is completely filled out.

Goodreads link:
Into the Lion's Mouth: The True Story of Dusko Popov: World War II Spy, Patriot, and the Real-Life Inspiration for James Bond

Genre: Nonfiction, WWII, espionage, thriller

Let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks!
Larry

Okey dokey! Now ye'r talking..voila, I'm finished. Just 1:90 seconds when I have all the goodies in my hands. Well done, Larry.

Thank you, sir, and likewise!

I'm currently writing my third novel The Summer of 39 which is an espionage thriller.

Recently I came across Ken Follett's Hornet Flight. What a great read, amongst the best 'boy's own' type spy story that I've read.

Cool. I remember collecting your info and listing 'Blue Pencil' in our 'in-house' titles directory. Congrats on the current project! Let me know when its ready to be announced..

Hi I'm Adam Chance. A first time amazon author & new member to this group.

I know it's a big ask from a new member who has not yet had time to participate fully in the group & has only made a few posts but I wonder if members would be so kind as to download my debut WW2 espionage thriller. It's available free today from amazon (& free all the time to Kindle unlimited subscribers). It's currently sitting at no 43 in the 'free' charts.

Here's the link:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01L3XJLWA

That's a fair bargain...

As a brand new author I'm really pleased to see that my debut WW2 espionage novel has collected it's first 'Goodreads' review. It was given five stars & the comment 'it was amazing'. High praise indeed & one which makes all the effort worthwhile.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01L3XJLWA

That's a post for the 'author promo' discussion zone, Adam. But yes, congratulations to you.

I've bought this on Kindle - the synopsis sounds very interesting. I will read it as soon as I can and promise to review it on Goodreads.

My third novel The Summer of 39 is a spy novel. I'm about half way through and enjoying writing it very much.

Best wishes

Feliks wrote: "That's a post for the 'author promo' discussion zone, Adam. But yes, congratulations to you."

Apologies. I'm still feeling my way around the site & am unfamiliar with what goes where.

Thanks David. I hope you enjoy it. Good luck with your own book.

Adam wrote: "Feliks wrote: "That's a post for the 'author promo' discussion zone, Adam. But yes, congratulations to you."

Apologies. I'm still feeling my way around the site & am unfamiliar with what goes wher..."

Thanks Adam

Hello you all!

I am a debut author and my first novel is 'Lucifer's Game', a WW2 espionage thriller set in Rome, in 1942. Cordelia Olivieri is a young, determined hotel owner desperate to escape Mussolini’s racial persecution. But as Fascist leaders gather in Rome, Cordelia is suddenly surrounded by the world’s most ruthless and powerful commanders.

In an effort to keep her Jewish heritage a secret and secure safe passage out of Italy, Cordelia forms a dangerous alliance with the British army who want to push the Axis out of North Africa once and for all.

Going undercover, Cordelia begins obtaining and leaking military intelligence to a British agent, hoping the intel will secure her freedom. But the more Cordelia uncovers, the greater the risks – especially for one handsome German Afrika Korps officer.

How far must Cordelia go to protect her identity and secure passage out of Rome?

It is based on a true event. I have always been passionate about WW2, I extensively researched this historical period.

My book will be published in all English-speaking countries on 14th October 2021 by Lume Books, an independent London-based house.

I am pretty new to Goodreads, so happy for the moderator to give me suggestions and advice.
Thanks for your kind attention.
Cheers, Cristina