The Power At Our Fingertips

In this week’s post, I want to demonstrate the power of what Mark Coker calls the “rise of the indie author collective” (The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success). Indies Unlimited is every bit a part of that rise, that revolution really, one that has eroded the power of traditional publishing and significantly democratized the entire process.

Now, there are as many tips and tricks out there for helping independent authors “maximize their brand” or “utilize the tools of the internet” as there are slightly dodgy-looking punters at a female mud wrestling contest, and the debate continues to rage over the effectiveness of reciprocal Facebook “liking” or Amazon “tagging” every bit as fiercely as it does over that of Mona’s standing moonsault and tilt-a-whirl crossbody press on Dolores back in the Fifth Round.

And I have no more answers to those questions than your average… well, dodgy-looking punter at a female mud… But enough of that; in the tradition of great pitchmen everywhere… I wanna tell ya about what works, folks! Continue reading “The Power At Our Fingertips”

Week 13 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: JD Mader

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the 13th 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 94 votes were cast in the contest this week. The winner (with 49% of those votes) is: Contestant #3 our very own JD Mader.

Congratulations to JD, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release the hounds) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 13 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: JD Mader”

Freebie Friday – Get ‘Em While They’re Hot!

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

We had an amazing 25 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!

“The Storm Glass” by Fred Limberg

When a regular guy comes across an amazing ring that lets him become, um…more transparent his lover says things to him like, “Jim, invisibility doesn’t mean the same thing as invincibility!”

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00641GGPM

 

“Her Latin Lover” by Katheryn Lane

Escape from danger with Her Latin Lover!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007LQD292

 

“Admissions” by Michael Ribisi 

Jeremy and Amy split up three years ago – find out why.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005TXQHO6/

 

“A Measure of Disorder” by Alan Tucker

Join Jenni Kershaw and her eighth grade science class in their adventures to discover who, and what, they really are!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SUOZHM/

“Sudden Death” by Michael Balkind

“You like golf, you like murder mysteries – – then Sudden Death is your book!” James Patterson.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/18741

BONUS BOOK!

“Mending Fences” by Lucy Francis

Victoria Linden, soul scarred by abuse, knows she can’t handle a man like CEO-turned-rancher Curran Shaw, but she can’t walk away from her fantasy without stealing one searing kiss first.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0077I0OIG/

Story Time: Elisavietta Ritchie

Lunch is served…

LUNCH TIME

by Elisavietta Ritchie

I’m wrestling this can of tuna. Not that I like tuna but he does and he’s out mixing concrete, says it would set if he stopped. His music so loud out there, he’d never hear me ask Help, he’d shout back to go –I won’t say what he’d say. Another reason I hate canned tuna — not just that tinny taste, though he grew up in a can-opener family –who knows if fishermen hauled in a dolphin. Stupid can-opener’s cranky. Rusty. Like me.

My Swiss Army knife in his toolbox. I use the long blade to cut bread, fish or bait, or all at once with a swipe on my jeans in between. Last week he snapped off my corkscrew. He’s that strong. Screwing around with this thick pry-hook you risk an artery or is it vein. Maybe those Swiss are trained for it, scared they’ll bleed chocolate or gold. Continue reading “Story Time: Elisavietta Ritchie”