Month: February 2015

Indie Reads – February 2015

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:

The Reach of the Banyan Tree by Mark W Sasse 120x177The Reach of the Banyan Tree by Mark W. Sasse

“…a powerful story that examines a romance stretched to the absolute maximum by tragedy, culture and history.”

Read the rest of the review by Cathy Speight.

The Reach of the Banyan Tree is available through Amazon.com..

The Ribs and Thigh Bones of Desire by Sandra Hutchison 120x177 The Ribs and Thigh Bones of Desire by Sandra Hutchison

“…entertaining all readers while providing grist for the mill to those who are looking for something deeper.”

Read the rest of the review by BigAl.

The Ribs and Thigh Bones of Desire is available through Amazon.com.

Homeowner with a Gun by Samuel Hawley 120x177Homeowner with a Gun by Samuel Hawley

“From an unlikely beginning, the novel grows and develops into an action-packed, well-written thriller..”

Read the rest of the review by Pete Barber.

Homeowner with a Gun is available on Amazon.com..
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Heads You Lose by Rob Johnson 120x177Heads You Lose by Rob Johnson

“…a highly entertaining, well-constructed screwball comedy that is as enjoyable as it is well written..”

Read the rest of the review by Keith Nixon.

Heads You Lose is available at Amazon.com.
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They Call Me Crazy by Kelly Stone Gamble 120x177They Call Me Crazy by Kelly Stone Gamble

“…an entertaining read that pulled me in and kept me reading till my eyes wouldn’t stay open any longer.”

Read the rest of the review by ?wazithinkin.

They Call Me Crazy is available through Amazon.com.
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Saturday Book Showcase: Mister Darcy’s Dogs

Mister Darcy's DogsMister Darcy’s Dogs
by Barbara Silkstone
4.4 star average on 29 reviews
178 pages

Doctor Lizzie Bennet, struggling against her conservative English countryside upbringing, determines to prove her worth as a dog psychologist. Nothing will deter her from her career until she meets the uppity and oh-so mysterious Londoner, Mister Darcy. His on-again, off-again flirtatious manner and his pompous putdowns challenge Lizzie’s short temper. When Mister Darcy hires her to train his lovable basset hounds for an important foxhunt, Lizzie accepts the task despite knowing next to nothing about the sport and harboring an intense fear of horses.

Will Lizzie keep her focus or succumb to her fate?

Mister Darcy’s Dogs: A Pride and Prejudice Contemporary Novella is available from Amazon and Amazon UK. Continue reading “Saturday Book Showcase: Mister Darcy’s Dogs”

Flash Fiction Challenge: Questions for Greg

The Blurb Doctor Is In
Photo copyright K. S. Brooks. Do not use without permission.

Adrift on what felt like a sea of cotton, Greg was oblivious to everything around him. He could not move. He could not think.

He heard a soothing female voice speaking words that made no sense. His brain could not keep up.

With great effort, he mentally swam upward to the surface – toward a light. He opened his eyes. Everything was blurry.

He could see the doctor looming over him. Then he remembered it wasn’t a doctor. The pain came again. The pleasant female voice spoke once more, “Where is the microchip, Greg?”

Welcome to the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. In 250 words or less, write a story incorporating the elements in the picture and/or the written prompt above. Do not include the prompt in your entry. 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. No political or religious entries, please.

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. Please note the rule changes for 2015.

Dragonfly Arts Magazine Seeks Submissions

Dragonfly Arts MagazineDragonfly Arts Magazine seeks submissions of prose, poetry, art, and photography in the theme of reflections on sexual, domestic, and dating violence, as well as healthy relationships and self-renewal.

Entry Fee: NONE
Deadline: February 28, 2015
Prizes: Publication

Visit the website for more information.

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