Month: April 2014

Video Trailer: The Wall of Broken Dreams

wall of broken dreamsDuring the height of the Vietnam War, a Chicago street kid, boxer, and blues guitarist – Johnny Richards – is drafted and sent to fight with an elite Army combat platoon in Vietnam. On an “in country” R&R at Vung-Tau, Johnny meets and falls in love with Mai, a local Eurasian beauty. Johnny and Mai engage in a five day whirlwind romance, and they plan a life together in the USA after the war.

But shortly after returning to his combat unit, Johnny takes a bullet for a buddy and is gravely wounded on a combat air-assault into an enemy stronghold. Are Johnny and Mai allowed to live out their dreams? In 1983, at The Vietnam Memorial, better known as “The Wall,” Johnny’s hopes, dreams, and survival come face-to-face with an emotional but spiritual realization that can only be his.

The Wall of Broken Dreams, the historical fiction book by author Duke Barrett, is available from Amazon US, Amazon UK, and other online retailers.

Don’t forget, you can cast your vote for trailer of the month on May 31, 2014 at 5 p.m. Pacific time.

Indie Reads – April 2014

Indies Unlimited does not review books, but we do have a couple of renowned reviewers on staff. We thought a great way to celebrate indie writing would be to ask those reviewers for their top indie picks of the month. Here are this month’s top picks from our experts:

WILLWILL by Dan Cardinal

“…tight writing, clean editing, engaging and compelling scene setting.”

Read the rest of the review by Pete Barber.

WILL is available through Amazon.com.
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Raising ChaosRaising Chaos by Elizabeth Corrigan

“…if you want to be pulled into a unique story with depth this is a good one….”

Read the rest of the review by ?wazithinkin.

Raising Chaos is available on Amazon.com.

HustleHustle by Tom Pitts

“Hustle is a tightly written novel with a straightforward, no nonsense plant, excellent cast of characters and a real treat to read…”

Read the rest of the review by Keith Nixon.

Hustle is available through Amazon.com.

Keeping Private IdahoKeeping Private Idaho by Rick Just

“It’s a cautionary tale … Keeping Private Idaho also explores some universal themes, dealing with change and the concept of geographical and cultural roots…”

Read the rest of the review by Big Al.

Keeping Private Idaho is available at Amazon.com.
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battle of stryker passBattle of Stryker Pass by Susan Stuckey

“This is a powerful coming-of-age war story … The plot is well paced and Ms. Stuckey has done an excellent job building her fantasy world and the magical elements…”

Read the rest of the review by ?wazithinkin.

Battle of Stryker Pass is available through Amazon.com.

April Video Trailer of the Month

Book Trailer Award It’s time to check out the great book trailer videos we ran this month during the month of April on Indies Unlimited. Now, you have the opportunity to let us know which one you liked best by voting for Trailer of the Month. Take a look and pick your favorite. No cash. No prizes. It’s all for the glory! Check ’em out for yourself by clicking the links!
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The contestants this month are:

The Royal Wizard

Undertow

Mr. Pish Goes to the Farm

The Merry-Go-Round

Which video trailer was YOUR favorite during April 2014?

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Flash Fiction Challenge: Rescue

PishTraxWe had deliberately steered our crippled stardisc to this remote area to avoid any casualties among the native population.

It is a frightening thing to crash on an alien planet. My shipmates, Xax and Xenu, were badly injured. I was hopelessly pinned in the wreckage.

Our only hope lay with the small white quadruped who saw us fall. I sent my thought-waves to him.

I am called Xuru. We are hurt. We need your assistance.

He sent thought-waves in response. I am called Mr. Pish. I will bring the others.

Now I wait in the cold, staring at the tracks he left behind. It is not until the blackness envelops me that I hear the distant sound of a party approaching…

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

On Wednesday afternoon, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday afternoon, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Then, at year end, the winners will be featured in an anthology like this one. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.