Sorry I've been away for the better part of two weeks. As John Lennon said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busing making other plans!" I've been busy with work, a couple of short (and minor) illnesses, and preparing the house for guests.
But I'm back and shall endeavor to remain more diligent in writing to you!
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I've noticed a drop off in sales and KENP page counts the last few weeks. I'm going to chalk it up to the weather getting nicer and people wanting to get outside and do things. (Lord knows, I have! And the exterior of my house, my yards, and my fences all look much sharper for it!)
Still, I haven't done much advertising of late and I really need to get back in the habit of balancing writing new material and getting my advertising accomplished. (Ah, the bane of the self-published author's life!)
If you or someone you know owns a tablet computer, a Kindle, or another type of e-reader you know what it's like to be always be on the lookout for new e-books to read! We all have our favorite authors and many of them have transitioned to e-book formats, but eventually we finish reading all of their books. Now what do we do? Well, I look for authors who write in similar genres and look through their books to see if I might like one of them. I also ask others about authors they enjoy. And, I share my findings with my family and friends.
So, if you or some you know is into action/adventure thrillers with a dash of science fiction or mystery thrown in from time to time, let me suggest you (or your family member or friend) check out my e-novels.
The Terra-Bravo Saga:
"Chaos on Terra-Prime"
Major Kent Morgan (USAF) and his younger brother, Captain Cord Morgan (U.S. Army), are stationed in South Korea when a new civil war breaks out in the United States. They and other Americans stranded in South Korea must battle their way home only to be caught up in the civil war at home. ($2.99)
Major Kent Morgan (USAF) and his younger brother, Captain Cord Morgan (U.S. Army), are stationed in South Korea when a new civil war breaks out in the United States. They and other Americans stranded in South Korea must battle their way home only to be caught up in the civil war at home. ($2.99)
"Foothold on Terra-Bravo"
The threat of a growing Islamic Global Caliphate endangers the lives of every U.S. citizen and leads to an escape by some to another alternate Terra. There they must struggle to survive and create a foothold in a hostile environment…a world coming out of an ice age! ($2.99)
The threat of a growing Islamic Global Caliphate endangers the lives of every U.S. citizen and leads to an escape by some to another alternate Terra. There they must struggle to survive and create a foothold in a hostile environment…a world coming out of an ice age! ($2.99)
"Crisis on Terra-Bravo"
The colonists face further dangers on their new world, Terra-Bravo, and the threat of saboteurs who came with them from Terra-Prime. ($2.99)
The colonists face further dangers on their new world, Terra-Bravo, and the threat of saboteurs who came with them from Terra-Prime. ($2.99)
"The Terra-Bravo Saga - Volume 1" (box set)
Collects the first three books of the Terra-Bravo Saga into one
volume. Priced at $5.97, you save a buck a book by buying the box set!
The Arizona State Guard:
"Bloody Border"
War weary Major Marcus A. Roman returns home to Arizona, ready to move on with his life. The former Special Forces operative finds his home state besieged on many levels. When the Federal Government fails to protect its citizens along the border with Mexico, Arizona's governor and legislature take steps to protect the citizens of the Grand Canyon State. Marcus and his family are drawn into the crossfire when he and his father are recruited to help form the state's new first-line of defense...the Arizona State Guard! ($3.99)
War weary Major Marcus A. Roman returns home to Arizona, ready to move on with his life. The former Special Forces operative finds his home state besieged on many levels. When the Federal Government fails to protect its citizens along the border with Mexico, Arizona's governor and legislature take steps to protect the citizens of the Grand Canyon State. Marcus and his family are drawn into the crossfire when he and his father are recruited to help form the state's new first-line of defense...the Arizona State Guard! ($3.99)
"Target Terror"
Following the events of Bloody Border, Marcus and the other ASGuard troopers face new dangers! As the 2nd American Civil War continues to smolder between the United States of America and the People's Socialist States of America. Around the globe, the Islamic Global Caliphate is growing as nation after nation falls under their bloody control. And now, the IGC has the State of Arizona in its crosshairs! In Arizona, Lieutenant Colonel Marcus Roman and his fellow ASGuard troopers must defend the Grand Canyon State against a new threat...a terror plot developed by the Islamic Global Caliphate. Join LTC Roman and his troopers as they follow clues across the face of Arizona. Can the ASGuard solve the mystery of the radioactive watch and prevent the immediate death of thousands and the slow death of many, many more! ($3.99)
Following the events of Bloody Border, Marcus and the other ASGuard troopers face new dangers! As the 2nd American Civil War continues to smolder between the United States of America and the People's Socialist States of America. Around the globe, the Islamic Global Caliphate is growing as nation after nation falls under their bloody control. And now, the IGC has the State of Arizona in its crosshairs! In Arizona, Lieutenant Colonel Marcus Roman and his fellow ASGuard troopers must defend the Grand Canyon State against a new threat...a terror plot developed by the Islamic Global Caliphate. Join LTC Roman and his troopers as they follow clues across the face of Arizona. Can the ASGuard solve the mystery of the radioactive watch and prevent the immediate death of thousands and the slow death of many, many more! ($3.99)
Coming in 2016! The next book in the Arizona
State Guard series…Freedom’s Forge!
Death Haunts the Stars:
Part mystery, part suspense
and science fiction...all action!
In the early 23rd Century,
Humanity is spreading out to the stars. Colonies have been started on many new
worlds. The Terran Colonial Vessel Conestoga
is one of many star vessels carrying hundreds of colonists to their new homes.
But the Conestoga's latest voyage to the colony world Camadin is different!
First, a number of dangerous incidents occur involving some of the crew of the
ship. Then dozens of disruptive teenage passengers endanger the ship. When a
passenger dies, questions arise about the cause.
Captain James Rivers,
Security Chief Mac Bradley, and the crew of the Conestoga face a seemingly endless series of threats aboard a ship that
is light years from Earth. It appears someone aboard the Conestoga is trying to sabotage their mission! But who could it be?
And what is their motive?
As the danger increases, can
Rivers, Bradley, and the crew stop Death from claiming the lives of everyone
aboard the Conestoga? ($4.99)
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If those stories don't excite you, I've also written a short how-to book for teachers and instructors to help them improve their instructional approach.
Honing Your Instructional Skills:
Why some
instructors/teachers are more successful than others? How are they able to
reach and inspire their students? What are they doing differently than their
co-workers? How can you become a more effective instructor/teacher?
Honing Your Instructional Skills discusses nine areas that instructors/teachers can work on to improve their teaching.
- Be There FOR Your Students
- Instructors Need TRAINING, Too
- KNOW Your Subject Matter
- Have a POSITIVE Attitude
- Be PROFESSIONAL
- Preach SAFETY
- Use HUMOR, But Don't Abuse It
- Use War STORIES Wisely...and Sparingly
- Practice, Practice, Practice and Then...PRACTICE Some More
These topics are presented in short, concise chapters and in everyday language. Quick and easy to read, Honing Your Instructional Skills offers common sense approaches that can help instructors/teachers of all types and levels improve their teaching! ($0.99)
Honing Your Instructional Skills discusses nine areas that instructors/teachers can work on to improve their teaching.
- Be There FOR Your Students
- Instructors Need TRAINING, Too
- KNOW Your Subject Matter
- Have a POSITIVE Attitude
- Be PROFESSIONAL
- Preach SAFETY
- Use HUMOR, But Don't Abuse It
- Use War STORIES Wisely...and Sparingly
- Practice, Practice, Practice and Then...PRACTICE Some More
These topics are presented in short, concise chapters and in everyday language. Quick and easy to read, Honing Your Instructional Skills offers common sense approaches that can help instructors/teachers of all types and levels improve their teaching! ($0.99)
All of my e-books can be found on Amazon.com's Kindle Store and on my Amazon Author's page at www.amazon.com/author/jeffreyfortney.
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Let me take a moment to congratulate my co-worker, Brad McLelland, and his writing partner, Louis Sylvester, on landing a four-book contract for their Young Adult series, The Lost Causes! Well done, gentlemen!!! Keep an eye open for those books to start hitting bookstores in the Fall of 2017.
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Take it easy out there, folks! Spring has sprung, allergy season should soon be over, and brighter (warmer) days are indeed ahead!
Jeffrey
© Jeffrey M. Fortney - 2016
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