Too Many Books, So Little Time!

I recently mentioned the Based Book Sale going on, and how there are so many books in it. The total is easily over 200, which is quite crazy to think about. What I haven't mentioned is just how do you sift through so many books for something to read without scanning the entire list multiple times? After all, that is a lot of books! More than anyone could possibly decide between before the sale ends, especially when you have other things to do.

Well, author TJ Marquis has done exactly that. In the above video, he goes through the over 200(!) books on sale chooses some of his highlights. Glance through it yourself and see what you can spot. Mr. Marquis has great taste, and I'm not just saying that because he recommends my work. He has a keen eye for out there and exciting stories.

It is at this point I should give the reminder that all four Gemini Man books are on sale, as well. Book 1 and Book 4 are each a buck, on top of it! Book 4 will keep its lower price up until the end of the year, so you better jump on that one, because it ain't going this low again!

But enough about me. I'm going to highlight a five projects in the sale for the first time that you might have missed! Here are some interesting projects in the sale, not in any particular order:

Book of Seasons & Feasts

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"The Book of Feasts & Seasons is a beautifully mind-bending stroll with a grandmaster of science fiction through the annual Catholic calendar. Over the course of the year, from January to December, the author takes his inspiration from 10 different holidays and explores their meanings in a series of stories of marvelous imagination. The book begins with New Year's Day and "The Meaning of Life as Told Me by an Inebriated Science Fiction Writer in New Jersey".

"The Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin is represented by "A Random World of Delta Capricorni Aa, Called Scheddi", while "The Parliament of Beasts and Birds" is the story for the Feast of Pentecost. The calendar and the anthology culminate on Christmas Eve with "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus".

"John C. Wright is not only a deeply religious man, he is also a devout Catholic philosopher who regards reason as an intrinsic aspect of his faith. The Book of Feasts & Seasons is an imaginative embodiment of that faith, taking many different shapes and forms throughout the vast expanse of God's creation."

Wild Souls: A Werewolf Collection

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"Julie Frost is best known for her Pack Dynamics series. However, in this collection, she explores other aspects of lycanthropy, with stories running a gamut of timelines from the ancient Celts to American weird west to modern day—and even into the outer reaches of space. Ranging between humor and horror, with a cast of characters varying from witches to hunters to soldiers to angels and demons, there's something here for everyone. Stories of families lost and found, new packs and old, love and loathing and loneliness...

"And, above all, what makes us human, and who the real monsters are."

The Mighty Sons of Hercules: Volume 1

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"Long ago, in ages past...

"There were men who travelled the world, seeking adventure, fighting injustice, defending the weak and the helpless, looking to right wrongs wherever they are found:

"These were the Mighty Sons of Hercules!

"Cirsova Publishing invites you to join eight of the Mighty Sons of Hercules on their daring adventures!

"You’ll be amazed by their impressive feats of superhuman strength. You’ll be dazzled by the exotic and dangerous beauties who would seek their downfall. You’ll cheer as they save the innocent from peril and mete out justice to dastardly villains.

"Wherever righteousness must have a champion, there you will find the Mighty Sons of Hercules! Whenever there is need and no mortal man can suffice, a Mighty Son of Hercules shall appear!"

Gods in Darkness

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The Balance of Wonder and Terror 

"Learn the truth of the secret war in space with both the Soviets and dark technomancers bent on world domination in Gods in Darkness. Thrill to incredible truths buried in the sands of ages or in our own Area 51 in The Dig. Ride along with some crazed truckers dealing with Lovecraftian horrors in At the Highways of Madness. Know the stark terror of reading a forbidden book of the damned when the stars are not right. Love knows no bounds through time and space--especially for one of Lovecraft's Elder Things in The Queen in Shadow. And finally, go beyond the past and future in The Sleepers of Tartarus. All these and more lurk at the edge of reason waiting to pounce."

Jiao Tu’s Endeavour

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"Jiao Tu has been hired to rescue a young kidnapped mousling. A tip leads him to the Below, home to the engines that keep the world in motion. His mission has hardly begun when an encounter with a monstrous being plunges him into the midst of a struggle not only for control of the Below but for the world itself.

"Teamed with an untested ratling warrior and the ratling leader of a gang of thugs, Jiao Tu must stop the monster and save the mousling—and the world—before it is too late.

"Drawing inspiration from sources as diverse as Leigh Brackett’s planetary romances, Gene Wolfe’s Book of the Long Sun, Robert E. Howard’s Solomon Kane stories, Hideyuki Kikuchi’s Vampire Hunter D, Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo, and the wuxia tradition starting with Water Margins and Journey to the West, Uitvlugt has created a world all his own that promises a far-future adventure unlike any other.

"This volume contains the complete first story arc compiled from the web serial Jiao Tu’s Endeavour, as well as the bonus stories “The Festival of Sweets” and “The Last Oracle.”"

On top of this, there are a few books in the fan favorite section you might have missed. Cirsova's edition of three Julian Hawthorne books are on sale. That includes Sara Was Judith, Doris Dances & Fires Rekindled, and Absolute Evil and A Goth from Boston! Jacob Calta also has the first volume of his massive 365 Infantry project in the sale, as well. Lastly, all three of Alexander Hellene's Swordbringer books are a buck. Those are just some of what is available in the Fan Favorite section, there is plenty others I have missed.

There are even more books to browse through beyond these, but I thought I would give a bit of a boost to projects that might get lost in the flood otherwise. After all, as I said, it is over 200 books. Chances are you are going to miss some.

There's a lot of great stories out there, so it's always nice to be able to highlight them every now and then. NewPub has more than enough good stuff worth sharing. You can't built a tower without a foundation, after all. We're going to be building this puppy high into the clouds. Every now and then we just have to point out just how valuable the bricks themselves are.

That's all for this time! Have a great weekend and I will see you soon enough!

The entire Gemini Man series is on sale RIGHT NOW!

Holiday Book Sale!

The Gemini Man Series is on sale!

Welcome it the holiday season! I hope you like cheap books, because there are a lot of them starting this week!

This year you can get the first book in the Gemini Man series, Gemini Warrior, for a buck, as well as the last (and just-released!) book Gemini Destroyer, on top of it! That's not all, because Gemini Drifter and Gemini Outsider are also on a bit of a discount, too, so you can grab the whole series today in quite the bargain! That's less than a trip to McDonalds!

The entire series is on sale right here on amazon, and you need to jump on it before it's too late. Starting in 2024, the price on Book 4 will go up to match the other entries in the series. So this is a limited time offer! Grab all four books of planet hopping adventure, cross country mayhem, and small town destruction, for cheaper than it takes to buy a combo at McDonalds!

"Set in the world of Heroes Unleashed, and as relayed by Thomas Plutarch, this is the story of the Gemini Man! Join Matthew White and Jason Vermilion as they are given ancient artifacts that thrust them into the world of heroes. Now they must traverse unfamiliar worlds, fight uncompromising villains, and face magic of the like no one has yet seen before. This is the story of Castor and Pollux, the two warriors who would become the Gemini Man!"

This series has been a long time in the making, and the biggest adventure I've put out yet, so enjoy! You definitely won't read anything else like it. In case you are curious, you can read some great reviews by Ben Espen of Book 1 and Book 2 on his site. I recommend reading his blog just generally, he always has interesting things to say. You can find it here.

However, this isn't just about me. Dozens of other authors have also put their books on sale for the holiday season. It's that time of year again!

That's right, it's time for the Black Friday Based Book Sale!

In case you are new or unaware of how the event works, in this sale dozens of authors combine their efforts to give you, the reader, the best sale possible going into the holiday season. Over a hundred books can be got for a buck or free and stay that way for a week, giving you plenty of time to sift through them all. So you better jump on!

Here is the description of the new entries for this year's sale:

"These are some of the titles new to the Based Book Sale or that haven’t appeared in recent sales. Authors include science fiction grandmasters, established mainstream authors and emerging indie talent.

"The contributors include Tony Andarian, J.M. Anjewierden, D.S. Blake, Graham Bradley, Henry Brown, R.J. Burle, C.J. Carella, J.D. Cowan, C.M. Craig, Richard Davis, Mel Dunay, Jeff Duntenmann, Declan Finn, Milo James Fowler, Julie Frost, Karl K. Gallagher, Mark Goldblatt, Josh Griffing, M. Anthony Harris, Rob Howell, Michael F. Kane, Joseph Kellogg, Chris Kennedy, L.S. King, Robert Kroese, L. Jagi Lamplighter, Frank B. Luke, TJ Marquis, Russell May, Christopher Menkhaus, Diana Murray, Ron Nielsen, M.A. Nilles, Melanie Nilles, John M. Olsen, Chance Paladin, S.Kirk Pierzchala, George Phillies, Thomas Plutarch, Francis Porretto, James Pyles, David Rowlett, Denton Salle, Steve Stark, K Steele, Kevin Steverson, James R. Strickland, Donald Jacob Uitvlugt, Allison Wade, Matt Waterhouse, David J. West, Ryan Williamson, Marisa Wolf, John C. Wright, and Page Zaplendam.

"And every title is either free or $0.99! Note: prices are set by the authors, so please confirm before you buy. And some of the offerings are short stories or novellas instead of full-length novels. A few titles won’t be on sale until Thursday November 23. With 75 titles from 55 authors, there’s sure to be something for every based reader."

So be sure to check it out here! There is much more than just me, but dozens of authors from all over the place. You can also find returning books to the sale here!

That's all for this time!

Have a good holiday and I will see you again soon enough.

Get every book of the Gemini Man series on sale here!

Big Black Friday Sale 2022!

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It's that time of year again when author Hans Shantz organizes the Big Black Friday to Cyber Monday sale! It's a huge one. There is quite the selection this time. Get yourself some great books, including some from yours truly!

Every book is either a buck or free, so be sure to check this one out. There is something for everyone. Fill your NewPub collection today!

The description:

These are some of the top offerings from previous book sales including science fiction grandmasters, established mainstream authors and emerging indie talent. Authors include James Alderdice, Tony Andarian, J.M. Anjewierden, Leigh Brackett, Jonathan P. Brazee, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Rachel Fulton Brown, Carlos Carrasco, Kit Sun Cheah, Paul Clayton, Alexandru Constantin, Travis J.I. Corcoran, J.D. Cowan, Lucca DeJardins, Jon Del Arroz, Declan Finn, Amanda Fleet, Milo James Fowler, Erin Furby, Adam Furman, Michael Gallagher, Charles E. Gannon, Peter Grant, Fiona Grey, Paul Hair, Harry Harrison, Frederick Gero Heimbach, Alexander Hellene, Daniel Humphreys, C.S. Johnson, Steven G. Johnson, Joseph L. Kellogg, Tom Kratman, L. Jagi Lamplighter, Christopher Lansdown, N.R. LaPoint, Frank B. Luke, Loretta Malakie, T. J. Marquis, Russell May, Michael McCloskey, Paul McKesley, Yakov Merkin, Bradley J. Mitzelfelt, Jonathan Moeller, Alexander Nader, Morgon Newquist, Brian Niemeier, Andre Norton, Christopher G. Nuttall, Deidre J. Owen, Richard Paolinelli, Iris Paustian, Francis Porretto, Matthew W. Quinn, John Ringo, Timothy Scott Roach, Justin Robinson, David Roome, C.A. Sabol, Denton Salle, Cedar Sanderson, Hans G. Schantz, Richard Sezov, Jonathan Shuerger, David Skinner, Benjamin A. Sorensen, Emily Martha Sorensen, Kevin Steverson, David V. Stewart, John Taloni, Kevin Trainor, Jr., Kalkin Trivedi, Bev Vincent, Henry Vogel, Patrick Walts, Mark Wandery, David Weber, H.G. Wells, David J. West, Barry Scott Will, Michael Z. Williamson, Ryan Williamson, Fenton Wood, John C. Wright, and Timothy Zahn.

My included works include Grey Cat Blues, Someone is Aiming for You & Other Adventures, and Brutal Dreams. These three still do surprisingly well even years later, so if you still haven't jumped aboard then now is your chance to see what the fuss is about. As for what I have coming next? Well, you will learn that information soon. There is no point revealing it in this post on an entirely different subject. For now, enjoy the sale!

The full thing can be found here.

There is also an entry for NEW inclusions in the same. Here is the list of authors who have books never before included:

The contributors include science fiction grandmasters, Dragon Award winners and nominees, established mainstream authors, and emerging indie talent. Authors include Patrick Abbott, James Alderdice, J.M. Anjewierden, Graham Bradley, Henry Brown, Misha Burnett, Paul Clayton, Mel Dunay, Marina Fontaine, Karl K. Gallagher, N. Gray, Steve Griffiths, William Hastings, Chris Haught, Daniel Humphreys, Becky R. Jones, M.R. Kayser, Chris Kennedy, Moe Lane, B.P. McCoppin, Jon Mollison, Chance Paladin, S. Kirk Pierzchala, Alex Rath, Denton Salle, Cedar Sanderson, David Skinner, R.H. Snow, Glen Sprigg, Henry Vogel, David J. West, Thomas Wilson, John C. Wright, and Page Zaplendam.

You can find the new inclusions list here.

That isn't all for 2022, though. As I said, I have information for you that my next book will be revealed on Friday. Full details will come out then. Until that moment, kick back, relax, and enjoy some good reads. You have no shortage of the good stuff coming.

And much more to come!

Siege on the Shadow Planet!

Seven Tales of Mayhem in the Magic City!

A Living Nightmare!