Editor’s Note
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New Releases
Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos by S Bavey
Fueled by her spirit for adventure and with her £10.00 ticket in hand, Elizabeth Isle leaves 1960s England, determined to see it all, not just Australia and New Zealand, but as much as she can on the way, too. She surrenders her passport to the Australian government and must find work to support herself on the other side of the world from her family and friends. There can be no going back for two years. Join this intrepid young woman on the adventure of her lifetime. Share her amazing experiences, discover what exotic animals await, get travel tips and meet her new friends through her letters home and over plenty of cups of tea. Beware - the travel bug might prove infectious!
There will be a link to a free prequel on the author’s website
The Many Casualties of Cruelty (Enlil & Aris Book 4) by Rebecca Crunden
When Aris opens a book at his favourite magical marketplace, he doesn’t expect a woman to fall out of the pages eighty years after first being cursed. Needless to say, he takes the matter a little personally.
Immortal Claim: Vampire's Embrace by K L Bone
For generations, the Lavigne family has served as willing blood donors, or Dators, for the vampire elite of France. Families who accept these secret and coveted positions are richly rewarded. With wealth. With power. And to one member of each generation, a chance at immortality.
As the second-born daughter of the Lavigne family, Léa has always understood that the immortal gift would be bestowed upon her elder sister, Sylvie. Until a trip to London places her in the path of the tantalizing Lady Vivian Howard, a five-hundred year old vampire, whose bewitching touch entices her with a single caress.
After half a millennium, Vivian long ago resigned herself to enduring eternity alone. A single night of unexpected passion with the alluring Léa reignites a hope Vivian thought long extinguished. As the two women explore the pleasures and passions of the night, a new future dawns.
Yet not all are happy with their newfound romance. Intent upon claiming immortality for herself, Sylvie will stop at nothing to tear the lovers apart.
Will Léa find immortality in the vampire’s embrace?
Pre-Order Now
Empire’s Passing (Empire's Legacy Book 8) by Marian L Thorpe, release date February 24th
As the Eastern Empire falls, Gwenna wrestles with a precarious legacy: her father’s vision of an alliance among Ésparias, Linrathe and Varsland. Rumours of rebellion against her leadership spread, forcing her to confront not just external threats but treachery from those she loves the most.
Haunted by grief and the echoes of war, Lena embarks alone on a dangerous journey to fulfil one of Cillian’s last wishes. Each step forces her to confront the ghosts of her past and forge a new path, one that may bring answers—or ignite retribution that could destroy them all.
Bound by love, divided by duty, fighting to find new lives beyond loss, mother and daughter must shape not only their own futures, but that of their land too. Empire's Passing is the last book in the epic saga, Empire's Legacy.
News Round-Up
The winner of BBNYA 2023 was Perception Check by Astrid Knight. All the finalists are listed on the awards’ website.
Semi-finalists of the SFINCS (Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship) have been chosen.
Following the success of the Winter Wonderland, author Hayley Anderton will be hosting a Spring Spectacular sale for indie books in April.
Book Review
Wake Me Up for the Elephants by Marjory McGinn, reviewed by N S Ford
An amusing and interesting collection of travel experiences by a journalist originally from Scotland who had emigrated to Australia. Although described as ‘comic’, they are not really laugh out loud, but should raise some smiles. The author has a way of describing places, especially the Scottish islands, which make you feel you are there. The chapters include a variety of locations and a variety of travelling companions. Recommended for readers who enjoy travel memoirs which are easy to read.
Reviews wanted! Send in a short review of a self-published or small indie press book that you enjoyed and if it appears in the Newsletter you get a featured promotion of your books/blog/services, or nominate someone else’s!
Free Book
A Bookshop to Die For (Wonderland Mystery Cozy Books 1) by M P Black
Free on Amazon US and UK at the time of composing this edition of the Newsletter.
The Indie Books & Authors Newsletter is compiled and edited by N S Ford, indie author and book blogger.