Month: April 2012

Week 14 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: David Antrobus

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the 14th weekly Flash Fiction competition at Indies Unlimited.

The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

A total of 51 votes were cast in the contest this week. The winner (with 28% of those votes) is our very own David Antrobus.

Congratulations to David, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release the celebratory bats) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 14 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: David Antrobus”

Get Your Free eBooks Here!

Welcome to another edition of  “Freebie Friday” – our celebration of free e-books!

We had an amazing 27 books posted yesterday, and it was difficult selecting only five freebies and one bonus book from all the choices! But you’ll find them below. Five free books? On a Friday no less? Damn straight. We adore alliteration here at Indies Unlimited. And don’t you forget it. So click on the links below and get your free e-books today!

“Flashy Fiction and Other Insane Tales” by Jen Wylie and Sean Hayden

A paranormal anthology of the strange, bizarre, and just plan weird.

http://www.amazon.com/Flashy-Fiction-Other-Insane-ebook/dp/B007Q33YB6

“The Scarab” by Scott Rhine

There are very few problems that can’t be solved with a little help from your friends and the proper application of high explosives.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Scarab-ebook/dp/B004XJ4HN0

“Anthology of Evil” by JZ Murdock 

A collection of short Horror and Sci Fi stories by the author, including a favorite of actor Rutger Hauer.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/146744

 

“Godspeed Inc: A Naomi Kinder Adventure” by Vincent Miskell

The Science Fiction Encyclopedia calls Godspeed Inc. “a tense thriller set at the edge of the solar system and the first of the Naomi Kinder stories.”

http://www.amazon.com/Godspeed-Inc-Adventure-Adventures-ebook/dp/B005DV9X90/

“Killing Anniversary” by Ian St James

Epic family saga which grips to the very last page.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007IXEKF8

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IXEKF8

BONUS BOOK!

“Outside the Box: A Short Story“ by Laurie Boris

Although he’d rather be home watching football, Pete attends an avant-garde gallery opening with his fiancée and learns more about modern art than he’d ever imagined.

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/144330

Ed’s Casual Friday: When good research goes bad

Today, I’ll be pushing the bounds of the “Casual” part of the column title, as this is more of a story than a post. However, it’s the sort of thing that often makes my fellow writers smile ruefully, while “regular people” look at me like I’m psychotic. So here we go.

Back in the mid ‘90’s, when flannel-clad Grunge bands roamed wild and free, I was an apple-cheeked (just go with it) student at a Midwestern university. I was studying Literature, with a Creative Writing emphasis, which of course means I was writing a lot of short stories. And reading a lot of short stories. And talking about a lot of short stories. But because nobody actually wants to grow up to be a short story writer (“I have a burning need to express myself through the written word…briefly.”), of course I was working on a novel. Continue reading “Ed’s Casual Friday: When good research goes bad”

Best Indie Books of 2012 Contest!

Indie AwardsIt’s time for The Kindle Book Review’s biggest contest ever: Best Indie Books of 2012 Contest! They want to find the best independent and small press Kindle books published between April 1, 2011 and April 1, 2012. If you think your book has what it takes, submit today! They are giving away up to $2,100 worth of prizes including cash, ebooks, advertising packages, and a Kindle Fire!

The entry fee is $15, and they will NOT accept more than one (1) entry per author, so send your very best work. The deadline for entering is May 15, 2012.

For more information, visit their site here.

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Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers.  We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition.  Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.

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