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Josh and Scott interview Chris Pourteau and David Bruns on tonights Monday Night LIVE! David shares his story going from the corporate trenches to becoming a full-time writer. It involves a supportive spouse, lots of dedication, working solo and with collaborators, and now a hybrid author deal. Chris introduces his journey in self-publishing. Nick Cole and other authors convinced him that indie publishing wasn’t just a vanity publishing thing, but a legitimate way that disciplined authors could get their well-crafted books out there.

Author Website: chrispourteau.com   davidbruns.com

 

This episode of LIVE! is brought to you by: THE LAZARUS PROTOCOL by Chris Porteau and David Bruns

Four lives collide as Earth stands on the brink of mass extinction…

Mother Nature is mad as hell. Monster hurricanes … freak sandstorms … roasting wildfires. Species disappear every day. Is humanity next?

 Though some believe our future lies among the stars, the American President funds the Lazarus Protocol—a last-ditch attempt to reverse Earth’s climate crisis through geoengineering. But the New Earth Order—a mysterious league of reactionary activists with sleeper agents around the world—pursues another outcome: the subjugation of mankind to nature itself.

 A brilliant billionaire who wants to save the world. A lunar engineer called home to bury her father. A disgraced veteran haunted by yesterday's mistakes. A US Army colonel, desperate to save as many people as possible.

 Four lives. One planet. And one last chance to save it…

 Brought to you by the best-selling writing team of Bruns & Pourteau, The Lazarus Protocol is the first installment in The SynCorp Saga, a new series of dark sci-fi thrillers about the corporate takeover of our solar system.

 Pick up The Lazarus Protocol to discover this exciting new series today!

Book Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Lazarus-Protocol-Corporate-Technothriller-SynCorp-ebook/dp/B07H9LKVCF/

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Tonight, Scott, Chuck and Ralph talk with Richard Fox and Jon Del Arroz about their upcoming graphic novel set in the universe of the best selling Ember War Saga!

 

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Worldbuilding is the key to making any work of fiction believable and is a fundamental part of any science fiction and fantasy story. Building a world that is immersive and real is hard work sometimes.

 

This episode of LIVE! is brought to you by: Psychonautz by Gentry Race and Justin Sloan

Alien-tech/magic systems, leveling up, and space dragons—all set to the backdrop of a fun-fueled Space Marine adventure.When Marine badass Nathan Collins finds that their newly terraformed planet is under direct threat, he takes it upon himself to corral the colonists. He has his hardcore brother at his side, but it's not enough.That’s when the new alien-tech exosuit comes into play. With the ability to thought-manifest weapons with new levels of badassery combined with Nathan’s never-back-down conviction, humanity might just stand a chance.Colonizing outer planets in preparation for a defense against an alien invasion. The Universe’s fate is at stake. WARNING: Contains adult situations and adult language.

Book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H35NT2L

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Craig Schaefer's books have taken readers to the seamy edge of a criminal underworld drenched in shadow (the Daniel Faust series), to a world torn by war, poison and witchcraft (the Revanche Cycle), and across a modern America mired in occult mysteries and a conspiracy of lies (the Harmony Black series).Despite this, people say he's strangely normal. Suspiciously normal, in fact.Schaefer currently lives in North Carolina, where he can be found haunting museums, libraries, abandoned crossroads, and other places where dark fantasy authors tend to congregate. He also practices sleight of hand in his spare time, though he's not very good at it.

Author Website: http://craigschaeferbooks.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Schaefer/e/B00JYJPVG6

 

This episode of LIVE! is brought to you by: Aethon Books

A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Publisher that will break the mold to bring you fresh ideas and incredible novels from bestselling and debut authors!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of this brand new publisher. Founded by two bestselling Sci-Fi & Fantasy Authors, our desire at Aethon Books is to publishing the next generation of Science Fiction & Fantasy. Our mission is to build a bridge between authors and their potential readers. In Ancient greek, the word Aethon meant 'burning' or 'blazing,' and we hope to blaze a new road for publishing.

Though we're authors, we exist for the readers, because we are readers too! We are passionate about genre fiction and are fans of it in all mediums. Movies, TV, Books, Audiobooks—it's all storytelling, and there is nothing we feel more strongly about. Whether it's helping produce the next great Space Opera or Game of Thrones, or taking books from stagnant genres and breathing new life into them, we vow to only give you exciting, toe-the-line books from both established authors and up-and-comers.

Support on Kickstarter now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aethonbooks/aethon-books-the-launch-of-a-sci-fi-and-fantasy-pu?ref=user_menu

 

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Josh and Scott talk with Shannon Mayer tonight on Keystroke Medium LIVE!

Author Website: https://www.shannonmayer.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Shannon-Mayer/e/B005L43124/

This episode of LIVE! is brought to you by: Start Marketing Your Book by Ella Barnard

Have you always wanted to be a writer?

Are you excited by the possibility of self-publishing, but nervous about the idea of marketing?

This book is designed for writers who are just starting their self-publishing journey. It’s also for those who have been focused on putting books out there, but haven't given much attention to their marketing.

 

In this book, you’ll learn fundamental marketing principles that will stand the test of time.

These strategies won’t become irrelevant or obsolete when algorithms change. PLUS you’ll get simple, actionable steps you can take right now.

You’ll learn

* How to market so you don’t feel sleazy

* How to interact with your potential readers even if you’re an introvert

* How to identify your ideal readers and where to find them

* How helping other authors actually benefits you

* How to build your author brand

* The number one marketing tool and how to utilize it most effectively

* What to post on social media to get engagement from your ideal readers

If you want to know the marketing strategies that successful indie authors use to quit their day job and write full-time, get this book.

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Chuck and Scott are back with another Thursday Night Wildcard! They are speaking with four Dragon Award Nominees and the books that got them there.

 

Kacey Ezell: Minds of Men (The Psyche of War Book 1) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0778SPKQV

Christopher Woods: Legend (Four Horsemen Tales Book 1) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4256YN

Jon Osborne: A Tempered Warrior (The Milesian Accords Book 2) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CGS7MGJ

Mark H Wandry: A Time To Run (Turning Point Book 2) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BLYLFHX

 

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Josh, Scott, and Chuck discuss ad copy and the elusive blurb. Good, bad, ugly - What makes a reader buy a book based on the description.

 

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Tonight on LIVE! Josh, Scott and Chuck critique two short samples from author Luke T Barnett.

 

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Welcome to the first Thursday night Wildcard Viewers Choice Q and A! Chuck Manley has been handed the reigns and is joined by Scott Moon.

In this Wildcard episode, they will address some of those topics that don't always get the attention they deserve on Monday night – LIVE! They talk dialogue, keeping a series fresh, promoting you and your work with marketing strategies and of course, all the shenanigans.

 

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This episode of LIVE! is brought to you by: Master of Hounds by Chuck Manley

Clint Mercer is about to get a crash course in magic.

After he barely survives an attack on the hospital where he works, Clint is quickly recruited by the brilliant but often unstable wizard, Arlo Dandridge.

Working on behalf of the mysterious Pickman Institute, the two men soon find themselves in a race to recover an ancient relic of deadly power before a centuries old warlock and his cult of militant followers can beat them to it.

With the lives of an entire city on the line, failure is not an option.

Master of Hounds is the first book in the Pickman Files series, a dark urban fantasy filled with magic, monsters, secret societies, and dark conspiracies.

Get yours now and keep the hounds at bay!

 Book Link: http://www.amazon.com/Master-Hounds-Pickman-Files-Book-ebook/dp/B07CVPY2MB/

 

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