Okay and we’re back. I feel like we just stepped away for a commercial break. I should have had and ad running my latest book adventure. I have recently signed a contract to publish a book with Saga Books. I know they aren’t a big publisher but then I’m not a big author, yet. I was impressed though by the fact that my editor/coach is a New York Times bestselling author in her own right. She was also the one who the publisher asked to read my query and the three chapters I submitted with it. I hope now that she’s got the whole manuscript, Note: the publishers and big time authors don’t call it a book until it’s on a bookshelf. You got to know the lingo in order to play the game. Anyway, I’m hoping she is still impressed. I think she will be.
The title of my soon to be published book is Apollo Road. There isn’t any significance to the title other than it’s the name of a road that a serial killer lives on. The books premise is, What would you do if a psychopathic serial killer decided to make you his best friend? The books main character gets to find out. As the story progresses you’ll find out this psychopath isn’t your everyday run of the mill nut case, just until you find out all about, “Bill”.
I’m hoping it’s released before Christmas, but I haven’t a clue as to what the publishers thinking. As the publication date draws closer, I’ll be sure to let you when you can buy a copy.
So have you downloaded any books from Smashwords? I know some people have. the FREE BOOK CODES are:
RQ93W The Fishing Trip—A Ghost Story
QA46C Reprisal! The Eagle Rises
LB86W Pirates Plunder-A Nate Nevwas Adventure
WZ97D Reprisal! The Eagle’s Gauntlet
I promised to talk about my books and here is a good time to do so. See the second book the free book list-Reprisal! The Eagle Rises. It was that huge book that was actually five books. I’ve got three written, the second one is on the free book list Reprisal! The Eagle’s Gauntlet. The third book in the series,I hope to have published by Christmas as well but I ‘ll wait to tell you about that one. Let’s take a look at the first book in the series Reprisal! The Eagle Rises. Yeah, it’s a thriller. it’s also received five stars from each of the four reviewers.
Here’s the back cover pitch: After America suffers the two largest terrorist attacks in history, billionaire business man Steven Howard takes the war on terror to terrorists by creating a private army disguised as corporate security.
Howard and Charles (Chip) Clarett, newly retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and an ex-Marine Corps General) begin tracking down the terrorist faction responsible for the attacks.
What they discover is that newly elected President Alan Starks and his administration are inexplicably refusing to go after the real terrorists, proving the true threat to the country is from within.
As Howard and Clarett seek out the terrorists, they discover that terrorism worldwide is controlled by a sinister group called the Brotherhood of the Sword.
Comprised of the rich and powerful elites of the Middle East and Islamic fundamentalist clergy, the group is convinced they can bring about worldwide Kalafah under the Shiite sect of the religion–If only they can bring down the western powers…Starting with America and Israel.
The true depth of the involvement in American politics is revealed when the hunt for terrorists turns to banking records, and Howard and Clarett follow the money trail to the steps of the White House.
The Battle lines are drawn as the White House plots to place more and more of the country under its control, while reducing or eliminating the role of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Presidents Starks actions force Howard and Clarett to open a second front in their own personal war on terror–a political front fraught with scandal and no holds barred politics of personal destruction; where the winner gains control of the White House and the United States.
The story moves along a brisk pace and there are twists and turns you’ll never see coming and in the end, you’ll be wanting more.Which by the way there is more with Reprisal! The Eagles Gauntlet.
I self published, Reprisal! The Eagle Rises after I got ripped off by a so-called publisher affiliated with AIG. They just wanted my money and nothing else. It’s a hang on by the seat of your pants kind of story that delivers what I’m promising and you can get it for FREE from Smashwords or for just.99 cents at Kindle. By the way, you may have noticed that I’m writing the title to my book quite a few times in this blog. It's to demonstrate how you can promote yourself while blogging. You just have to blog about yourself to pull it off. How ‘d I do? Too much? No, I don’t think so. What book am I hoping you down load and tell all of your friends and family about today? Reprisal! The Eagle Rises.
I dedicated the book in part to my older brother Richard who died of cancer in 2004(?) I try not to dwell on the fact. He was a history professor, teacher, world traveler, fluent in five languages and a real spy. I’d tell you all about him but then I’d have to kill you all and I haven’t the time to chase you all down so in an effort to save myself, I’ll just say he was very smart five doctorates and seven degrees. He caught diplomas like I used to catch footballs. I dedicated the book to him because he had been warning the family, friends and anyone who would listen about the threat posed by the radical Islamists. at Twelve years old he introduced me to Aramco the Saudi Royal family’s oil business and Saudi Arabia. They are not nice, though our government keeps sucking up to them for their oil. It ‘s part of the premise of the book. The other premise, is an age-old truism, that General Clarett states fairly early in the book,
You can’t negotiate from a position of weakness, son,” the General stated patronizingly to the younger man. “You can only surrender from it.”
Yeah it’s politically charged but a great read. if you dare.
The series takes you through the buildup to world war three between Iran and America with a pending invasion of the American Southwest by a huge mercenary army of the disadvantaged from Central and South America, but I’m getting way ahead of myself. Reprisal! The Eagle Rises is an almost out of control thrill ride that will definitely leave begging for more. next we’ll talk about my favor character, Nate Nevwas. He’s the lead in Pirates Plunder. My third book that ended up fourth due a publishing error by me. Oh yeah, he’s free too for a limited time and I’ve corrected the publishing error. I’ve had several people, (publishers tell me the story is great-totally original) tell how much they enjoyed reading it so it’ll get picked up soon, I hope.
I hope to get more feed back, thank you very much those who have commented, I appreciate it. Please keep on commenting and keep on reading the books.
God Bless, Cliff Popkey
The first step to having anything is dreaming of having it! Dream and dream big! Cliff Popkey
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