News for April 27th, 2009

Sue Dent has republished her first book, Never Ceese. The hardback was discontinued by Journey Stone, and the stock sold off to liquidators, so even the few copies left for sale didn't make her any royalties at all. So she redid the cover and re-released it (no changes to inside text) as a self-published paperback. You can buy it direct from Sue on neverceese.com or several online retailers, including Parables, B&N, and Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Never-Ceese-Sue-E-Dent/dp/0976994704/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1 Amazon is showing "out of stock" but it's printed on demand with Lightning Source, so orders should get fulfilled quickly. If you've always wanted to read Never Ceese and Forever Richard together, now you can.


Derek Gilbert says: My new novel, The God Conspiracy, has just been released by PID Publishing. It's a sci fi/conspiracy thriller that fits into the "Laodicea Chronicles" series authored by my wife, Sharon K. Gilbert. (She graciously allowed me to borrow a couple of her characters.)

Synopsis: The deadliest terror attacks in American history are triggered by a mysterious e-mail from "God", and the government blames a fanatical group of apocalyptic Christians. An FBI agent reluctantly teams with a reclusive Internet radio host to expose the plot -- and discovers that he's not wrestling against flesh and blood.

Now available here; click here to view the trailer movie.



Reposted at Splashdown Reviews:
The Duke's Handmaid by Caprice Hokstad

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Peter J. Grant says: I've put up the first six chapters of my current military SF novel, and
linked to it on my blog, asking my readers to take a look and comment as
they see fit. I'd be grateful for your input. Thanks in advance. You'll find the
book at this link - Introduction to Ensign Bowles.

Check out this new review by Frank Creed:
The Christian H.P. Lovecraft: Michael Vance’s Weird Horror Tales

And this one by Grace Bridges:
Feast for the Soul: Transforming Realities by R.L. Copple

And Jeremy Robinson's cranking up a huge contest with amazing book prizes:
The PULSE Viral Video Contest


Star Ship Sofa presents:
Complete podcasts of Nebula Best Short Story Nominees 2008


Mindflights Magazine presents:
Wakescape by Audrey E. Marquis
Ryan lives in a society based on three commandments: 1) Feel what is good. Subdue what is negative. 2) You may excel inasmuch as you do not displease other members. 3) Love yourself enough to be without discomfort. Then he meets someone who challenges this way of life.

CFRB Tour of The Chronicles of Soone

SPIRITUAL DARKNESS

A devastating interplanetary war has been raging for decades. The fallen ones have instigated mankind's downfall, waging a sinister campaign leading towards a singular goal, universal domination.

A WARRIOR RACE

Long the ordained guardians of peace, the Barudii, have been reduced to a scattered remnant struggling to survive. All but wiped out by the Vorn clan, they have little hope of stopping the genocide that threatens mankind's survival.

THE LAST HEIR

Young Tiet soone, the only remaining heir to the Barudii throne, returns from exile to avenge his fallen people. He is the final hope for restoration, and the only one that can mediate a peace between the warring clans before its too late...before the dark forces opposing his every effort succeed in enslaving humanity. To claim victory he will do what Barudii warriors do best-fight-to the death if need be.

Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Breakneck Books

Publishing date: (October 31, 2006)
ISBN-13: 978-0978655129

Heir to the King is the first book in James Somers' The Chronicles of Soone trilogy is available at amazon.com

Some reviews:

Jeremy Robinson, bestselling author of Raising the Past and The Didymus Contingency "...an intense, action packed sci-fi story with a heart. A gripping story, not to be missed!"

"The Chronicles of Soone took off at warp speed and didn't dock until the
very last page. I enjoyed it immensely!" —Steven Manchester, Editor,
Sunpiper Media Publishing

For more reviews, check out the author's website, amazon.com, and David Brollier's Christian Fiction Review Blog.

The Author:

I live in Tennessee, and work primarily as a surgical technologist. I am an assistant pastor in my church and of course I am the author of the new sci-fi thriller, The Chronicles of Soone. This is a trilogy series with book 2 and 3 on the way. I am also the author of the christian thriller series, Perditions Gate, that will hopefully be published sometime soon.

In addition to writing, Rev. James Somers currently serves in the ministry as the Assistant Pastor of Martindale Baptist Church. He also works as a Surgical Technologist, specializing in Neuro-Spine surgery and has a family including his wife Christy and five boys. He plays several musical instruments and enjoys being a big kid with his children.

James' blog: www.jamessomers.blogspot.com

James website: www.jamessomersonline.com