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COMING SOON: Short Story Contest

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Marc’s Book Shelf-Short Story Contest

January 29, 2016–  Marc’s Book Shelf is excited to announce its 1st annual Short Story Contest.  Here are the rules:

  1.  Entries will be accepted from February 1, 2016-March 31, 2016;
  2. The entry Fee is $5.00 per submission;
  3. The Winners will have their story published in a new book to be released in April 2016.

Stories may be emailed to: mmasuperstore@gmail.com

 

 

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The Best of 2015

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January 25, 2016 · 3:45 am

Coming Soon: The Arctic Night by Alexis Miller (1/28/15)

January 20, 2016-

 

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Coming 1/28: The Arctic Night                       by Alexis Miller

Title: The Arctic Night

Author: Alexis Miller

Genre: Fiction/International Thriller

Format: Paperwork

Publisher: Olympia Publishers

Publication Date: January 28, 2016 (UK)

Synopsis:

Arctic Night is an action-packed thriller, full of international intrigue. Follow Max Orloff, a diplomat and playboy, from Norway to Russia to Geneva to New York, as he battles the evil within himself and the consequences of that evil on the world. Caught in his plans are Arctic Shipping’s owner, William, and his wife, Ingeborg. Suspense rises when illegal weapons are found on a ship belonging to William Nordholm, which he immediately investigates. This proves to be a decision that introduces him to his own mortality. The beautiful lawyer, Victoria Bech, suspects Max of the murder. Add in Greenpeace activists, nuclear waste and Interpol, an environment twist, with a series of sizzling sexual encounters. Like a spider web, Arctic Night shows the interconnectedness of a group of people pulled together by fate – many by a single decision – in to a world where the stakes are high, the consequences higher and everyone is changed in the end.

Amazon Link: (UK & US)  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Night-Alexis-Miller/dp/184897650X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1453108382&sr=8-4&keywords=Alexis+Miller

(Japan) http://www.amazon.co.jp/Arctic-Night-Alexis-Miller/dp/184897650X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453325509&sr=8-1&keywords=Arctic+Night

This title is now Available.    A Review from Goodreads:
Jake Fowler
Jan 22, 2016 – Jake Fowler rated it 4 stars out of 5
This story is an action packed thriller filled with sophisticated characters and an international jetset-esque backdrop right out of a good James Bond movie.
Lively prose makes this suspenseful plot a page turner, from the moment I started reading it.
Many times, if this were later made into a movie, the usual parlance by voracious readers like me is: “The Book is better than the movie.”
While this could be adapted for a screenplay and be a pretty good film, something would be lost because you can’t get immersed in a movie the same way you can in a book, since you can’t use your imagination the same way

 

 

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New Release: 40 Dates & 40 Nights

January 16, 2016-

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40 Dates & 40 Nights by Amy Main

Title:  40 Dates & 40 Nights

Author: Amy Main

Genre: Romance/Self-Improvement

Format: Paperwork and eBook

Publisher: Adaptive Books

Publication Date:   January 5, 2016

Synopsis:

A charming yet eye opening look at modern dating through the eyes of a young woman in Los Angeles. Very empowering and a must read for young women.

After a particularly rough breakup, Amy Main found an unusual way to get over her ex: go on 40 dates in 40 nights. The ground rules:
A date a day for 40 days
All dates using Tinder only
Maximum of three dates with the same guy
No sex till monogamy
But it turns out that just because dozens of potential guys are a phone swipe away doesn’t mean that dating is easy! Amy finds that following her own rules is a lot more difficult and exhausting than she expects.

Based on the viral blog of the same name, 40 Dates & 40 Nights is the fun and mind-boggling account of Amy’s experiences riding the Tinder roller coaster of romance with hot flings, awkward meals, and genuine connection.

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/40-Dates-Nights-Amy-Main/dp/0986448478/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452974248&sr=1-1&keywords=40+dates+and+40+nights

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Nominate the Best Independent Books of 2015

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“Stair In Library” by Sura Nualpradid

January 12, 2016– We are accepting nominations for the Best Independent Books of 2015.  The nominations will be open for submission between January 13, 2016-February 29, 2016.

The categories to be covered are:

  1. Best Fiction
  2. Best Non-Fiction
  3. Best Children’s
  4. Best Cover-Any Category

The Criteria for nomination are:

  1. The work must have been published in 2015
  2. The work must be self-published or published by independent publishing house

To Nominate a work:

  1. Submit your nomination before 11:59PM EST on February 29, 2016
  2. Send an email to: mmasuperstore@gmail.com with:
    1. The Title
    2. The author
    3. A link to the work
    4. The year of Publication
    5. The Publisher’s Information
    6. A copy of the cover
  3. Once reviewed you will receive a PAYPAL request for a $5.00 fee to cover expenses
  4. Once paid we will request a copy of the work in hard copy or ebook format.

The Winners:

  1. Will be announced on March 15, 2016
  2. Will have their book promoted:
    1. On our site
    2. On Facebook
    3. On Twitter
    4. Through a Press Release to the major news outlets

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Coming Soon: Angry Movie Guy by Izzy Church (2/14/16)

January 7, 2016

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Angry Movie Guy By Izzy Church (Coming 2/14/16)

Title: Angry Movie Guy

Author:  Izzy Church

Genre: Fiction/Romantic Comedy

Format: Paperwork and eBook

Publisher: Square Monkey Publishing 

Publication Date: February 14, 2016

Synopsis:

This offbeat film industry romantic comedy stars Charlie Zimmerman, an awkward film reviewer who chooses to become a sensational, verbally incontinent film critic known as the “Angry Movie Guy” in order to achieve fame and success. When his biting review and explosive T.V. fit threatens to destroy the career of Alexa, an absent minded fiery independent filmmaker whom Charlie has fallen in love with, he must re-examine his personal life and career. This event serves as a catalyst for his Grinch-like personal redemption. More in touch with his feelings, Charlie relentlessly pursues Alexa like a love-struck fool while Harry, the lewd producer of his show unrelentingly plots against the budding romance using the “bad publicity” model as his tool to keep them apart. Charlie won’t give up without a fight! In the end, he is able to move beyond his egocentric personality and win the heart of Alexa. This book flawlessly blends witty dialogue, inadequacy, self-hatred, and a comfortable familiarity with the types of personalities that readers will connect with.

 

Amazon Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Angry-Movie-Guy-Izzy-Church/dp/0996499504/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1452177512&sr=1-1

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Featured Book: Surf Social Waves Reviews – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets

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Surf Social Waves by Chris Chandra

Title: ‘Surf Social Waves – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets’ 

Author: Chris Chandra

Genre: Non-fiction/self help

Format: eBook

Publisher: Self

Publication Date: 2009

Synopsis: 

Chris Chandra’s book,‘Surf Social Waves – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets, asks its reader to consider the following questions:

  1. Have you ever had a good conversation with people you thought were friends and when you walked away you can hear them snickering and laughing at you?
  2. Do you become self-conscious and stilted at social gatherings because other people ignore you?
  3. Do you get really freaked out when others become upset or dramatic at you…and not know what to do?
  4. Would you Really like to have exceptional friends…who don’t use others…and who are there when you need them?
  5. Have you ever felt like NOTHING you ever do will change your situation and you should just accept it?
  6. Would you like to have really outgoing, fun friends who are social and outgoing, but have no idea how to connect with them?

If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, then Chandra’s book promises to provide specific, life changing steps to help you transform your social experience.

Through personal narrative and practical exercises he  promises teach how  to fit in, to make friends effortlessly and handle bullies.

In short he offers the roadmap on how to make friends.

“Most Shy Guys Never Figure Out What It Takes To Become Socially Savvy. They Try The Same Things Over And Over Again…And Fail.”

Chandra offers SUPER-SUCCESS in this area of your life through his revolutionary  ebook by employing “behind the scenes” techniques of what it’s like to have the success most people wish they had and live their lives without.

Purchase Link: http://www.surfsocialwaves.com

Book Review:  I approached reading Surf Social Waves – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets  with some skepticism.  I was pleasantly surprised by Chris Chandra’s honest, plain spoken, easy to read approach to the subject matter.

Chandra provides an overview of personal interaction and rejection, placing it in social and historical context.  He mixes personal, historical, and biological/parapsychological support for the premises he outlines throughout the work.

The second Part of his work, entitled Communication, is the heart of the work.  It provides some specific examples and practical techniques for improving social skills and meeting the express goals of the work:  which is to be more social and to enlarge one’s social circle.  He identifies useful methods and exercises for improving one’s social skills and becoming more successful in the communication game.

Two things that I found, particularly, useful in the work were the Chapter summaries, which really outlined with clarity the salient points the author was looking to address, and the “talking points” to be used and avoided in conversation in order to achieve the stated goals of the work.  These are unique and elevate the work from a work of theory to a helpful guide.

I think anyone, at any social level, can find something of value in‘Surf Social Waves – Shy Man’s Guide To Cutting Edge Social Secrets’ .

 

 

 

 

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Have Your Book Featured Here!!!!

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Are you interested in having your book featured here?   Whether traditionally published, independently published, or self-published we are a great way to get your book noticed by consumers and reviewers.

 

To find our more email:  redflagadvisors@gmail.com

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Featured eBook: Sinatra Style by Marc Zirogiannis

 

Available in eBook and Audio.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Sinatra-Style/dp/B013X8VPYK

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Featured Book:If I Knew Then What I Know Now by Doreen L. Guma

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Title: If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Author: Doreen L Guma and contributors

Genre: Non-fiction/self help

Format: Paperwork and eBook

Publisher: Xulon Press

Publication Date: April 24, 2013

Synopsis:

There is strength and promise within these pages to inspire any reader seeking to find quality of life. Join us on our journey as we courageously share our heartfelt stories about what we have learned through life lessons and trial and error. If I Knew Then What I Know Now is a compilation of our experiences, things we have done, observations we have made and what we have discovered. “I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of this amazing quality of life project. This book is a testament to a single radiant Spirit who, years ago, visualized and set a goal to help more than one million people live a better Life. Doreen lives the mantra of “People Helping People”, and this book intensifies her vision and her dream. The stories written in If I Knew Then What I Know Now came straight from the souls of people wanting to help other people while, unknowingly, helping themselves in the process. These heartfelt stories will give you courage and inspiration to explore your own life-while loving and accepting others even more.Thank you, Doreen for your vision and for your tenacity. I’m one of your biggest fans!” Love, Rebecca L. Norrington, Happiness Specialist P.S. You have already changed the world with this book..

Amazon Link:http://www.amazon.com/Knew-Then-What-Know-Now/dp/1626972192/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1448729944&sr=8-1

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