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Nickel City Con is coming May 17th!

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I will be at Nickel City Con this year! Will you?

I’m really hoping you’ll be able to make it to see me at the Nickel City Con in a couple weeks. It’s going to be a HUGE 3 day show at the Buffalo Convention Center with hundreds of guests lined up.

I can’t believe the number of comic creators and celebrities they’ve managed to snag for this one.

Don’t believe me? Take a peek at the special guests for the show.

Ross Marquand alone makes it worth it for me. You did see his rendition of the Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War right? (INCREDIBLE)

Tickets are on sale now for the show. Pre-Order prices are still in effect and save you $5 for a one-day pass and $15 for the three day pass. Find out more here.

I’m a little excited if you can’t tell…

There is a buzz around this show like no other. Everyone seems to be aware of it and wants to attend. I hope you’ll make the trek and visit. I’ll be part of the HorrorFest show on the first floor with another good author friend of mine, James Alan Ross.

Check out his books below.

Forevergreen

The first day of seventh-grade brings news that sends fear through the entire student body: the new girl is missing. The once-innocent halls now harbor echoes of broken relationships, secret romances, invasive police officers, and the question asked with glances and whispers:

What happened to Sissy Daniels?

The trees behind Lakewood Pines Middle School hold deep, dark secrets…

 

The Haunting of Dylan Klaypool Book One – Whispers in Black Willow

To hear the truth, she must listen to the silence.

Dylan Klaypool’s dark history has her searching for answers that can only be found down a single path: paranormal investigation. Battling demons from her past, the high school junior’s obsession with proving the existence of ghosts has become the only consistent aspect of her troubled life.

Now living with her estranged grandmother in a new town and attending a new school, Dylan’s focus has not wavered. And the boarded up, abandoned house she discovered on Cemetery Road might hold the key that can unlock the secrets that have long haunted her.

Book Two arrives this October!

Both are only $0.99 right now on Amazon for the ebook.  Learn more about the books and the author!

Flower City Comic Con is this weekend!

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If you’re in the Rochester area you have to stop by the Blue Cross Arena this weekend for the Flower City Comic Con!

April 13th and 14th!

Two days of incredible deals, celebrity guests, panels and cosplay, this show has it all. I’m so excited to be a part of the guest list. It looks to be a fantastic lineup of talent.

Greystone Deal

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned it here on the blog but for shows like this I offer a huge discount on my paperbacks. Typically, a Greystone novel costs $13.99 online. Plus tax. Plus shipping in some cases. I hate having to charge that. Hate it.

That’s why I love these conventions.

This weekend, you can get any Greystone novel for $10. No tax. No shipping. And a sweet autograph from yours truly.

That’s not even the end of it. The deals get sweeter the more books you buy and all come with a genuine scribble from the author and his eternal gratitude.

2 Books = $18
3 Books = $25
4 Books = $30
And all 5 Greystone novels are only $35!

Why I do it…

It’s not for the money. Much as I would love to live off this amazing gig of mine, the discounts are there to promote Greystone to a local audience. To spread the word about my writing and hopefully earn a few devoted fans along the way.

I might not bring home enough to pay off that last college loan but if I am able to connect with a few special readers at each occasion, if I can inspire someone to dig into the world of Soriya and Loren just a little, I know I’ve done my job.

Beyond that, the joy is in being able to talk to people. To hear what they’ve been reading and what drew them to the table. Anytime I am able to break away from the cave and step into the light is a good one. A good exercise for promoting the series and for showing readers how enthused I am to keep living with these characters and the stories coming up for them.

See you in Rochester!

I do hope you’ll make the trip. I’ve spoken with a number of the guests already and they are so pumped to meet you, to share their stories with you. Pick their brain, ask them about their pets or their kids. These are regular folk doing everything they can to give you the best convention experience they can.

Enjoy it and I’ll see you there!

Upcoming Appearance Schedule!

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That’s right! The slave-drivers at Eleven Ten Publishing are letting out from the basement and into the world for 2 upcoming conventions!

Buffalo Comicon is this Sunday!

A one-day show at the Buffalo Marriott and sponsored by the wonderful people at Queen City Bookstore, this show has it all. Cosplay, deals, freebies – and me! Visit my table for a signed copy of your favorite Greystone novel. You are also welcome to chat me up about the upcoming DSA releases… I might even spoil a secret or two.

It’s going to be a blast. Hope to see you there.

But, if you can’t make it then you definitely have to attend…

Flower City Con in Rochester

April 13th and 14th at the Blue Cross Arena. Thousands of your fellow geeks will be nerding out over comics, games and, of course, Greystone! I’ve spoken to the wonderful people hosting the event and they are putting together a murder’s row of authors and artists that you have to see.

Tickets are on sale now!

Ending this week –

Series Starters Promo

Bookfunnel, a fantastic site for free books, has put together a tremendous collection of series starters. Sci-fi, fantasy and horror titles have been included and there are over 150 novels to choose from!

 

Explore Promo

Sponsored by MyBookCave and the always incredible Rachel Branton, The Explore promo features close to 50 new worlds for you to discover. Sci-fi and fantasy titles are included in this collection as well as the chance to win a gift card so be sure to head over there right now and start reading!

What do you want to learn about or read about?

I’ve never done this before and thought it would be interesting to throw out there. I am very curious what you would like to hear about on the blog.

I have some cool writing tips coming your way next month but beyond that my schedule is wide open, so if there is a topic you’re dying for more information on, anything from drafting, editing, even the publishing side, reach out to me at lou@loupaduano.com.

Thanks for reading!

A Call for Reviews – 2019 Edition

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There are certain things are difficult for me, tasks with which I struggle. Acquiring reviews for Greystone appears to be one of them!

I love my books. Yes, there was an enormous pain in producing them as all writers would attest, but they are my creative darlings and I am the better because of them. If I could, I would talk Greystone all day. From the setting to the characters, every nuance, every stray thought that’s been put into why certain things occur in the books and where we are heading with the second half.

I could talk for hours and if you know me that is a feat and a half.

But this isn’t about me. I can’t leave a review, much as I would love to, on my books. I need your help to make it happen.

Now last year I set some goals with reviews. I failed miserably.

My hope is this year will go better. Truly, I hope you are enjoying the story and want to share that with others. If you have read any of the novels, any of the box sets, please consider leaving a review today.

I am including a master link for each book. From there you will be able to click on any retailer of your choice to leave a review. I hope you will. They are crucial to building up the Greystone’s rep, as it were, and I would love to hear your thoughts.

Thank you.

Click on the links below and post your review!

Signs of Portents – https://books2read.com/u/b5MEwR 

Tales from Portents – https://books2read.com/u/49xOJp

The Greystone Saga Volume One – https://books2read.com/u/3nerW5

The Medusa Coin – https://books2read.com/u/mVZjPl

Pathways in the Dark – https://books2read.com/u/mvj6g2

The Greystone Saga Volume Two – https://books2read.com/u/47879E

A Circle of Shadows – https://books2read.com/u/bazYXx

 

February Promotions

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I’ve been slacking on the marketing side of late. My fault, for many reasons, not the least of which is a focus on building new content. But while I toil away on the DSA Season 1 edits and the makings of a new Greystone novel, how about some love for what has come before?

Signs of Portents is FREE this month!!

The first book in the Greystone series is FREE right now on all major platforms. Is it weird that I miss writing this book? It was such a process but the energy behind it, the thoughts that went into building the world were so much fun and thrilling at the time. Part of the upcoming novel comes from a specific moment in Signs as does most of the series. So many seeds planted and little nods to items on my very hefty checklist.

Plus, it’s a great mystery. If you haven’t already picked up a copy be sure to snag it while it’s free this month. And if you have a copy and read it, please be sure to leave a review. They are always appreciated and help out tremendously with promoting the series and soothing my fragile ego.

Download your FREE copy of Signs of Portents now.

How about more FREE books?

The SFF Book Bonanza Mega Promo is going on this week! There are over 70 titles included this month, all free for your reading pleasure. Top talent authors like Dean F. Wilson and Patty Jensen as wells as dozens more are showering you with presents this month so be sure to check them out!

Not enough for you? Tales from Portents and The Medusa Coin are on sale now!

That’s right. Not only is the first book in the Greystone series free but books 2 and 3 are only $0.99 each! This is a great time to dive into the Greystone world. I’d love to have you along for the journey and to hear your thoughts on the books.

Get your copy of Tales from Portents now!

Dive into the quest for immortality with The Medusa Coin today!

Happy Reading!

Amazon Exclusive

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This is something I’ve been toying with for the last few months. I’ve held some reticence for the change but now stand poised to go Amazon exclusive for my eBooks to test out the model.

Why Amazon Exclusive?

I love the other retailer streams. Kobo has been an amazing retailer with tons of promotions geared toward independent authors. Their customer service is fantastic as well. Smashwords’ founder, Mark Coker, is one of the best advocates of the self-publishing industry ever and I love his passion for bringing readers what they want.

The truth of the matter is that after almost two years, Amazon makes up 97% of my readership. That can’t be ignored. So as of July 1st, the Greystone series will be part of KDP Select.

What does this mean for you?

Probably nothing. If you’ve purchased a book through another retailer it will not disappear. It will always be yours and nothing will happen to it.

For those worried about not being able to order a paperback through other channels, this change only relates to the eBook. Physical copies will always be available anywhere and everywhere.

For those Kindle lovers, the benefit is all yours. Being part of KDP Select means all my books will be in the Kindle Unlimited program. You can now borrow my books from their extensive library along will thousands of others. Tell your friends!

“But I hate Amazon! They are taking over the world!”

This was one of the issues I was concerned about when considering this move. If this relates to you, if you only buy through Kobo or Smashwords is your retailer of choice, there is a solution and one I credit author Jay Allan for giving me:

  1. Buy my book through Amazon.
  2. Send me the receipt by emailing me at lou@loupaduano.com.
  3. I will send you the format of your choice. Be it ePub or PDF. Whatever works best for you.

That way everyone wins.

The Greystone Saga Volume Two…

The launch sale ends tomorrow! Snag your copy of this digital box set at $2.99 now before it jumps to its regular price of $4.99!

Grab your copy today!

Thanks for reading!

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