Instagram Marketing - A Valuable Tool

A talented author and entrepreneur, Jenny Li, has written the most comprehensive guide for Instragram users and I would highly recommend it to you.  If you have a product, book or otherwise, that you'd like marketed to a huge audience this is for you.  Instagram has millions of users a month that frequent their posts.  Jenny takes you through the steps to create, maintain and interact with a living, breathing following.  The book is well written with easy to follow directions for success.  Rated 4.9 on Amazon by dozens of reviewers, the book meets every critical standard I utilize for a 5.0 star review.

Free July 8th

Bonus: For one day only the book is absolutely FREE.  July 8, 2014 download 

Instagram Marketing for Beginners, Getting Real Followers: Insight from Successful Entrepreneurs and start using its gems right away.

I would especially recommend this eBook for authors looking for a way to reach a wider readership.  You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.  Get started now.

A Children's Book For Me

For many years I've encouraged my family to think outside the box, and then a few years ago they surprised me with a birthday gift they'd worked on together for weeks: a 'touch & feel' book entitled 'The Marvelous Mind of Marvin Marsh'.  At the time it brought tears to my eyes, knowing how many hours had been sacrificed in carefully writing and illustrating the book.  I have cherished it over the years and my grandchildren have enjoyed having me read it to them.  I had hoped we would find a way to share it with friends and other family members but producing such a book was beyond our means and understanding.  Finally, I found an illustrator, Dukudraw in Malaysia, with the skills to help my wife convert her book to a paperback and Kindle version.

I'm so proud of the work Holly has put into this unique project.

Cover Graphic

Today the the final product is available on Amazon

It's geared for small children with a repetitive, sing-song dialogue and 18 full color pages of wonderful creatures.  You can see a few of those pages below:

Marvin Marsh

Slinky Slipalick

The book is designed to help children tap into their own imagination, inspiring greater thought and exploration of talents awaiting discovery.

A.L. Sowards' WWII Trilogy

Book #1

I literally stumbled across this awesome trilogy while surfing Twitter the other day.  Historical Fiction is my favorite genre of reading and I hope to one day write something along these lines, but Ms. Sowards has been there an already done that.  She's written a compelling series of books with elements to delight and invite readers of all ages.  The books are published through a small publishing house and available online (Amazon), as well as Seagull and Deseret Book outlets.

Book #2

Book #3

She, and her works, are currently featured 'In the Crosshairs' section of our site, eReader Recon.  Take a minute and see what she has to offer.  We're sure you won't be disappointed.

A Nice Review by Jim

Just when sitting down at the keyboard looks more like a chore than fun, a reviewer brightens your day.  I can't tell you how many times this has happened for me.  Yesterday I stayed up quite late, trying to push my way through another chapter of The Living Hunger sequel, but feeling somewhat labored and stressed.  By the time I went to bed, I was excited by the prospects the story was beginning to take on and then I noted a nice, little review by Amazon reader, Jim.

It's funny how a few appeciative, encouraging words can motivate and inspire.

Thanks, Jim, whoever you are.  I'm seated at the computer this afternoon with a greater desire to create and explore.

5 Star Amazon Review by Jim (appears on Vengeance Fulfilled)

"I truly enjoyed reading this series ...Mr Larson built characters that you got to know and were fully part of ! .. Recommended for all ages ..And Highly recommended as great entertaining reading !
Kinda hope there is a Book 4 ....How about it Dennis?" 

Amazon $0.99

My brother's birthday - a landmark.

My oldest brother, Steve, turned 60 this week and the event has sent me back in time to our childhood.  He is five years older than me but we've always been close: sharing the same likes and even choosing the identical career path.  We worked in the same clinic for nine years before I branched out on my own.  Steve has always inspired me to reach beyond myself, which is one of the reasons I started to write.  Many years ago, he wrote a wartime saga that he sat aside when a know-it-all publisher tore it to shreds.  I've encouraged him to pick it up again but without success.  It is well written and worthy of publication - I guess I'll continue to hound and invite.

I know this has been a tough birthday for Steve.  Our mother passed away at 60 from cancer, so his celebration has been a reminder of our mortality and how precious and fleeting life can be.  How grateful I am to have loving friends and family who inspire me and lift me each and every day.  Happy Birthday Big Brother - may you have many more!

Steve & Dennis - Both Toothless - 1961

Rise of the Huskers - Free Amazon Download

June 1-2 The Rise of the Huskers will be available as a free download from Amazon.  The second of three episodes follows Husker Leader Nathan Edwards as he builds his pack and they evolve, using islands of undamaged cerebral tissue to learn.  A third party is introduced in this segment: a warring faction of a local native tribe seeks to gain control of the region and further threatens Raven and her friends.  Episode two explores the viral human destruction from the Husker's point of view - anything could happen.

FREE June 1-2

Amazon Review:

"Rise of the Huskers is the second installment in the Raven Falconer Chronicles. Having greatly enjoyed the first book in the series (Operation Z-Day) I was happily surprised to find that Author Dennis Larsen outdoes himself again with Rise of the Huskers. Here we are presented with the same lovable characters in the fight of their lives against zombie like humans that have now developed a pack mentality. Raven and her friends must struggle, improvise and fight for their survival, resources and to maintain their health and security.

I enjoyed Larsen’s ability to maintain an element of suspense and thrills amidst lust greed and raw truth. I also enjoyed Larsen’s ability to paint with words vivid scenery that brings the story fully to life. I highly recommend it!" -- Ally McMahon

A John Twait Mystery

I recently purchased a new mystery by Anthony Rehor and I'd like to recommend it to you.  It's an easy and entertaining read with great characterization and a plot that will engage mystery lovers.  Be prepared for a bit of grown up fun between the book's covers.

Amazon $1.99

Synopsis:

John and Sarah Twait are living the retirement life to its fullest. Escaping death just weeks before their last day at the Hillsville Police Department the aging couple now has a different lookout on life. Clambakes, and relaxing nights on the beach are penciled in for the couple’s foreseeable future. The aging retired couple have a do nothing life, where coffee and beer are in perpetual rotation. A relaxing atmosphere and an open afternoon make for a healthy relationship environment. The harmony is slowly rebuilding in their blistering relationship and finally the Twaits may be honorable.
The burning hot Bermuda sun has changed the pale Nebraska raised Sarah Twait into a gorgeous golden goddess and John Twait is loving every minute of it. He would let nothing come between him and his cowgirl. John, softened by the constant beer intake and lack of an alarm clock, continues his lust for women. Although he puts forth less effort to chase them, so long as Sarah remains by his side. Intimacy and love has returned with a vengeance and the time could not be worse for an alarming phone call from back home. Hillsville Nebraska has a problem that only John Twait can solve. Half-heartedly, he packs a bag to save an old friend.
John and Sarah’s erotic wishes are on hold. They must take with them their rekindled love hoping the flame continues to burn in a cold Nebraskin winter. Mike Yeager, John’s replacement as Hillsville Chief of Police, is in trouble. The Twaits’ young friend is being held on the charge of first degree murder in the death of Rose Tiddle, John Twait’s former mistress.
The evidence only leads to one prime suspect. Micheal Yeagger has been demoted from Hillsville Police Chief to a common county jail thug. With their friend's life in danger John reluctantly returns to Hillsville to save the day to continue his retirement.
Follow the former Chief as he tries to unweave a mystery woven in betrayal and deceit.