Featured Book: Rock ‘n Roll Heaven

Rock N Roll Heaven by Shawn InmonRock ‘n Roll Heaven
by Shawn Inmon
Available from Amazon.com and Amazon UK

Jimmy ‘Guitar’ Velvet isn’t a has-been; he’s a never-was. After a horrible accident, Jimmy undertakes the adventure of a lifetime. The celestial bureaucracy ships him to Rock ‘n Roll Heaven, where he learns that ‘heaven’ is relative. But, what impact can Jimmy make on the biggest stage in the universe?

How is BookLikes for Authors?

Booklikes logoYou may have heard about BookLikes during the last Goodreads kerfuffle a while back, when people were looking for an alternative platform for sharing and promoting their books. I’m just now getting around to setting up my BookLikes info. Yes, as usual, I am right on top of things.

Signing up for BookLikes is super easy. You can even use your Facebook account if you don’t want to set it up using your email address. Continue reading “How is BookLikes for Authors?”

Thrifty Thursday: 50 Shades of eBook Deals

Thrifty Thursday ebook dealsThere’s a big new movie coming out this week, but if you’re not into that kind of thing, check out the super hot free and 99 cent eBook deals on Thrifty Thursday!

Readers: look in the comment section below. If you see one you like, click over and buy it. How easy is that? (If you don’t see the book covers, adjust your browser’s adblock settings.)

Authors: if you have a book priced at 99¢ or less (that’s right, post your free eBooks here, too!), follow the instructions below and post it right in the comment section. Got more than one bargain book? Go ahead and post them all if you like, but only one book and ONE link per comment please!

We will convert your link to a clickable book cover. Do not attempt to insert an image in comments on your own. Just put the following information in the comment section:

1. Book title
2. Author name
3. A one sentence
blurb (~140 characters – longer descriptions will be deleted)
4. ONE link to download the book (only secure retail sites – Amazon, Smashwords, B&N, Kobo, Apple/iStore, or Sony)
5. Whether your book is free or 99 cents (and for how long/what dates)

Then let your friends and fans know your book is available here today. Use the share buttons below, or copy the link in the address bar above and share the news on your favorite social media platforms. The more, the merrier, right?

So let’s give it a try, shall we? Please make sure to follow the RULES above. Now, go ahead and tell the world about your cheap read. IU is a safe-for-work site. PLEASE do not post links to erotica, religious, or political titles.

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Which “Recalculating” Flash Fiction Story Gets Your Vote?

Vote5It’s that time again…time to choose your favorite flash fiction story of the week! The judges have made their choices – their picks for the top entries are included below. Confused? Check out our rule change for 2015. The judges have spoken, and now it’s your turn. It’s super easy – choose your favorite and cast your vote below for this week’s Flash Fiction champion.

Remember, the winning entries will all be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology.

Check out this week’s entries here. Make your decision, then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.

Voting polls close Thursday at 5 PM Pacific time.

Which "Recalculating" Flash Fiction Story Gets Your Vote?

  • Kira Flynn (43%, 9 Votes)
  • William C. Busch (38%, 8 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (19%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 21

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions are not relevant to the prompts and/or exceed the 250 word limit are eliminated from the poll. ONE VOTE PER PERSON, please. Duplicate votes will be deleted. The results displayed above are unofficial until verified by administration.