Renee Pierce-Williams: This Week’s Flash Fiction Star

This week, Renee Pierce-Williams’ entry was chosen by readers as the favorite in the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. Congrats, Renee!

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.

Without further ado, here’s the winning entry:

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Caring Enough to Try

It has been one of those weeks. This and that and some other thing goes wrong. Then some wackadoodle goes off in a Facebook thread, sets up a fake account and starts attacking everyone who disagreed with her, and extends the venom to include members of their families. That sort of thing leaves a bad taste in your mouth and puts you in a crappy mood.

Then I got a message from my friend Catherine Mahoney. She’s asking for a little help to draw attention to some authors who are out there trying to do a little good.

Indies Unlimited does not support or endorse any specific charity or cause. This isn’t just about that though. This is about people who see others suffering and decide to do something about it.That deserves to be applauded, and it reminds me of the greater good in this wonderful community of indie writers.

So, here are three projects aimed at extending a helping hand to those in need. You can click on those covers and buy the books.

Angels Cried – 40 authors and artists who contributed to create the anthology “Angels Cried.” This inspiring collection is a wonderful way to make a difference for those who truly need it the most. The proceeds from this book go to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, managed by the United Way. Thank you for sharing hope. http://indiesinaction.blogspot.com

April Rains benefits victims of the West Texas plant explosion and the donations go to the United Way of Texas which will distribute them to the first responders, their families, and others injured in the explosion.

United We Stand – This anthology was created by compassionate individuals who desired to assist the victims and survivors of the Boston Marathon Tragedy. All the proceeds will be donated to Wounded Warriors.

I know there are lots more examples of this kind of goodness in the community, like our own K.S Brooks heading up the Indie Authors for Hurricane Sandy Library Relief, and Matt and Danielle Drake, who established Kourageous Kids Storybooks for children with cancer. So, if you’re involved with an effort to help others, or know of an author who is, go ahead and slap a link in the comments. We salute you.

New Indie Titles

You’ve been waiting to learn about the new indie author releases, haven’t you? Well, wait no more. Here are five new books which recently went into publication. So, pour yourself a cuppa and acquaint yourself with these new releases.


How Not to Murder Your Grumpy by Carol E. Wyer

From collecting airline sick bags to zorbing, you will be sure to find an absorbing pastime for your beloved curmudgeon.

How Not to Murder Your Grumpy is available through Amazon.com and Amazon UK.

 


Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder by Steven M. Moore

Detective Chen is arrested for murder. Partner Castilblanco proves her innocence and fights the illegal weapons trade.

Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder is available through Amazon.com and Amazon UK.

 


Hunter’s Moon by Helen Haught Fanick

Wealth and murder collide in the Canaan Valley, resulting in one of the most puzzling and dangerous cases for sisters Andrea and Kathleen.

Hunter’s Moon is available at Amazon.com and Amazon UK.

 


Ulterior Motives  by Mel Parish

Kidnap victim Jake Cornish discovers he’s worth more than just money to his captors when his wife fails to respond to the ransom demand.

Ulterior Motives is available at Amazon.com and Amazon UK.

 


In Our Selves by Ken La Salle

A new collection of essays from Ken La Salle. Dreams make us happier, healthier people. They help us become the person we want to be.

In Our Selves is available at Amazon.com, Smashwords and Amazon UK.

 


 

Rich Meyer Doubles

For the second week in a row Rich Meyer’s entry was chosen by readers as the favorite in the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.

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.

Without further ado, here’s the winning entry:

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