Awesome Gang

Where Awesome Book Readers Meet Awesome Writers

New Books

The Lifelong Learner: A Quest for Self-Improvement by James Launer

About The Lifelong Learner: A Quest for Self-Improvement by James Launer

Discover the joy of continuous learning with The Lifelong Learner: A Quest for Self-Improvement. This inspiring book serves as a friendly encouragement to adults of all ages to keep exploring, growing, and expanding their horizons.

Dive deep into the fascinating mechanics of how our brain learns and unlock the secrets to effectively gaining new knowledge. Whether you’re a student seeking to excel, a professional aiming to stay ahead in your field, or a retiree wishing to broaden your horizons, this book provides practical strategies that cater to your unique learning style. Uncover practical strategies and tips to enhance your memory, making the acquisition of new knowledge not just feasible but enjoyable.

The Lifelong Learner celebrates the idea that we are never too old to learn, and there’s always room for personal improvement. It’s an invitation to embrace the joy of learning at any age.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Buy the Book Here.

[Read more…] about The Lifelong Learner: A Quest for Self-Improvement by James Launer

A Gift of The Stars by M.L. Dunker

About A Gift of The Stars by M.L. Dunker

Free book September 26 through September 30!

A boy is found by the side of the road. He is about seventeen years old, with skin the color of cinnamon, and the too thin look of one who lives on the streets. He has been beaten badly.

A softfoot and a tailor are fleeing for their lives from Kerek City. They must cross the border to reach the ship to take them home to the West Islands.

Three strangers fleeing across two countries with one goal: survival!

In a war of words and weapons, who will win? For when blood is shed, it is always the young and the poor who pay the greatest price.

The Gift of the Stars is the first book in the series, The Tales of Zren Janin. Stories of adventure, political intrigue, soldiers and softfoots (spies), and bravery where no one is safe, promises are casually broken, and justice demands a price.

For readers who like great worldbuilding in a South Pacific setting, heart-pounding escapes, stories about found family and survivors when the odds are never in their favor.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

[Read more…] about A Gift of The Stars by M.L. Dunker

Bittersweet – Dating Disasters and Recipes for the Rebound by Janet Cooper and Rachel Cooper

About Bittersweet – Dating Disasters and Recipes for the Rebound by Janet Cooper and Rachel Cooper

Bittersweet – Dating Disasters and Recipes for the Rebound is a story cookbook. Forty recipes (appetizers, breakfast, sides, pasta, vegetarian entrees, main courses and desserts) begin with a short story of dating gone bad. Wordplay transforms the end of the story into the title of the recipe. Following the recipe, each story picks up again with a new chance for romance and hope for lasting love. It’s funny, it’s hopeful, it’s delicious!

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Buy the Book Here.

Follow On Instagram.

[Read more…] about Bittersweet – Dating Disasters and Recipes for the Rebound by Janet Cooper and Rachel Cooper

The Tales of Zren Janin by M.L. Dunker

The Tales of Zren Janin by M.L. Dunker

Box set is discounted to $1.99 from September 26- October 1, 2023.

Three strangers race across two countries with only one goal: to survive.
Kerek, Matasi, and Vikland are three countries squabbling like quarrelsome siblings. The Kerek King has allowed banditry against anyone with a different language or skin color, and the Vikland Empress has had enough of her travelers injured and killed outside of her borders. Matasi has also suffered from Kerek’s brutality but has the money and power – or so the Triune Council believes – to break Kerek without bloodshed.
In a war of words and weapons, who will win? For when blood is shed, it is always the young and the poor who pay the greatest price.
The Tales of Zren Janin are stories of adventure, political intrigue, soldiers, spies, and bravery where no one is safe, promises are casually broken, and justice demands a price.
For readers who like great worldbuilding in a South Pacific setting, heart-pounding escapes, stories about spies, saboteurs, and survivors when the odds are never in their favor.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Get This Fiction Book.

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

[Read more…] about The Tales of Zren Janin by M.L. Dunker

Killer Cruise

About Killer Cruise

Welcome to Las Vegas – and a series of cupcakes-and-crime mysteries! Cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany tries to solve four murders (and a daring art heist!) in this box set of four bestselling books. Her match-making mother and poker-playing Nanna insist on “helping” her out, as does her new friend and neighbor, Ian Ewanson.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Buy the Book Here.

[Read more…] about Killer Cruise

Kakadu Mystery

About Kakadu Mystery

When the body of Alex Petersen, an employee of Parks Australia, is found at Gunlom Falls in Kakadu National Park, the Northern Territory Police are determined to uncover the truth behind his murder. Tensions are high between the Traditional Owners, government and a global miner, as the dispute over the environmental clean up of Ranger Uranium Mine continues. Meanwhile, a gas fracking mine is being built on aboriginal land and a port could be built too close to cultural sites in Darwin , with government funds.

An indignous paleo astronomy course field trip in Kakadu, brings together a young Norwegian marine biologist, an astronomer from Edinburgh, and an archaeologist from Sydney. As the disparate group of characters navigate between the worlds of politics and culture, they uncover secrets that could explain the murder of Alex Petersen.

If you enjoyed The Dry by Jane Harper, you will also love this thrilling mystery set in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

[Read more…] about Kakadu Mystery

Lennox : Bacchus Hill Boys 3 by Dahlia Rose

About Lennox : Bacchus Hill Boys 3 by Dahlia Rose

In the shadow of an old Bacchus Hill, bricks and stone were the only things standing from a time long past and only a handful of men could recall its former glory. Among them were his bestfriend Alistair, ‘The Lion” Bacchus. Lennox Marshall was always his trusted confidant for all things related to ‘the hill.’ For them, past events carried both fond memories and haunting secrets, a time when men settled matters with their fists or raucous pub brawl. But in this new evolved world, life had turned into a mess of deceit, hidden behind computer screens, and cloaked in technology. Lennox, was a man of

timeless values, clung steadfastly to the old ways of honor and respect.

Kiman Asher, his new night auditor, raised something in him and he was instantly drawn into her gaze. She sought solace within the hotel walls, fearing an unknown darkness. One fateful night, she sought refuge in Lennox’s arms, after her past comes walking through the doors of his hotel and he felt an overwhelming need to protect her. Of course, as is their way, Lennox delves into her troubles, he discovered the shocking truth—an organization claimed she owed them a debt, one he was sure as hell not going to let her pay. Kiman now under his care and that of Bacchus Hill, Lennox abandoned caution. Love had awakened a savage recklessness in him, and he was ready to wage war. Lennox was ready to confront his past and unleash the depths his passion and wrath for his Kim. Sometimes the old ways were best, in situations like this and for the woman he loved. They would see a side of him many thought was long gone.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page.

Follow On Twitter.

Follow On Instagram.

Follow On Pinterest.

[Read more…] about Lennox : Bacchus Hill Boys 3 by Dahlia Rose

Murder at the Chocolatier

About Murder at the Chocolatier

As secrets melt like molten chocolate, a determined detective must navigate a web of intrigue to uncover the bitter truth.

The life of innkeeper and vineyard owner, Avery Parker, is suddenly interrupted as she discovers two of her dear friends are suspected in the small-town chocolatier’s sudden death.

Partnered up with her devoted golden retriever, Sprinkles, Avery dons her amateur detective hat and uses her keen observation to solve the case by uncovering truths about the most unexpected suspects.

But the clues aren’t adding up, and Avery is forced to question those closest to her in unimaginable ways.

As time runs out, she must not only clear her friends’ names but also avoid a killer who just may attack her next.

Join Avery on a delectable journey through the charming small town of Los Robles, where she unravels a tantalizing blend of small-town charm, clean romance, and culinary cozy mystery in “Murder at the Chocolatier.”

Wine pairings and irresistible recipes included!

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page.

[Read more…] about Murder at the Chocolatier

Seaspoken by Sarah Delena White

About Seaspoken by Sarah Delena White

An ocean consumed by rage. A challenge that demands blood. A love that defies everything.

Battle-hardened warrior Evya Atathari longs for a truce between her sea-dwelling tribe and the elven invaders. But her mother, the powerful and vengeful Seamother, will stop at nothing to see the elves destroyed.

Then the Seamother enacts a brutal rite of challenge for Evya’s hand to gain a powerful ally in the war. But even as the greatest warriors of the sea vie for her favor, her heart is captured by a man who should be her mortal enemy.

Keliveth Dalzana is a failed prophet of the elven king’s court—until a vision leads him to Evya and a chance at ending the war. Drawn to Keliveth’s idealism, Evya agrees to help him win the deadly contest for her hand and establish a peace treaty through their marriage. Together, they dare to dream of a better future.

But when their own peoples turn against them, Keliveth and Evya must find the courage to embrace their true destinies—and decide how great a price they can pay for their love.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page.

Follow On Instagram.

[Read more…] about Seaspoken by Sarah Delena White

How to Bet Like A Pro: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Sports Betting by The Whale & The Champ

How to Bet Like A Pro: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Sports Betting by The Whale & The Champ

You never thought that following your favorite sports could one day become the key to living the life of a millionaire.

However, it can, and has been done—and those who play a winning deck follow a remarkably simple yet surprisingly strategic and definable plan for success.

Imagine making $30 million dollars—not from setting up a business, or working out the complex workings of the stock market—but rather, from betting on sports.

Or turning a $50,000 bankroll into $4 million in a matter of days.

All this has been achieved by The Sports Betting Whale—a man who to this day invests monthly on his top picks, relying on a parlay and round-robin approach that you can easily adopt.

The achievements of his buddy, The Sports Betting Champ, are equally impressive. This maverick wrote The Exterminator Betting System—the best-selling sports betting system of all time.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Get This How To & Advice Book.

[Read more…] about How to Bet Like A Pro: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Sports Betting by The Whale & The Champ

INNOVATION FROM THE GROUND UP: Using IncubatorU’s 5-Step Methodology to Transform Your Organization by Michael Bergmann

INNOVATION FROM THE GROUND UP: Using IncubatorU’s 5-Step Methodology to Transform Your Organization by Michael Bergmann

Have you ever had a dream, project or idea that was stalled because of barriers too difficult to overcome?

What if we showed you a simple 5-Step Methodology that not only helps you overcome those barriers but also deliver something better than you could ever imagine? And how does the idea of increased team effort and engagement sound to you?

Discovering an idea is the easy part. The ultimate challenge is bringing that idea into reality, which involves teams, resources, and most importantly, momentum. Many companies and organizations have amazing ideas. Often, those get stalled at the ideation phase.

There once was a small town and school in Oregon with a dream that began afresh with an eighth-grader who asked her parents, “Why can’t we just have a real track?” As it happened, the community and school had been talking about creating an athletic complex for over 25 years, without even approaching to the starting line.

Michael Bergmann and IncubatorU™ showed up to help the town realize their vision and embrace this young girl’s dream. They built a framework using IncubatorU’s 5-Step Methodology, bringing in community members, construction companies, track surfacers, other schools, nonprofits and even the Oregon National Guard, who believed in this story.

IncubatorU’s methodology simplified each step, breaking it down into small, digestible elements and continued to enable forward progress. The

outcome was the transformation of an underused space overlooking the Deschutes River into a world-class athletic and event venue. The dream was successfully brought into reality.

If you have an idea or project that you feel is ready to transform, but you lack the capability to bring that dream into reality, then jump in and check out the IncubatorU 5-Step Methodology to make it happen.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Get This How To & Advice Book.

[Read more…] about INNOVATION FROM THE GROUND UP: Using IncubatorU’s 5-Step Methodology to Transform Your Organization by Michael Bergmann

NUTRITION FOR THE SOUL: How to Manage Stress After Loss, Regain Your Power, Reconnect with the World, and Live in Congruence with Gratitude by Silvia Vidal Betancourt

NUTRITION FOR THE SOUL: How to Manage Stress After Loss, Regain Your Power, Reconnect with the World, and Live in Congruence with Gratitude by Silvia Vidal Betancourt

Discover the secrets to inner harmony to heal your past, embrace your power, and create a life of abundance and gratitude with this transformative book…
“Worry and stress affect the circulation, the heart, the glands, the whole nervous system, and profoundly affects heart action.” – Charles W. Mayo, M.D.

In a world filled with constant stress and loss, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves.

When you let stress and negativity take over, your body is also affected, grappling with various symptoms and illnesses that seem insurmountable…..

But what if there was a way to transform this pain into power, to heal not only your body but your inner soul as well?

In this captivating and deeply personal journey, the author takes us to a time when she found herself at her lowest point. Battling physical ailments and emotional turmoil, she came to a profound realization – that her lifestyle needed a drastic change.

Thus began her remarkable transformation of consciousness, a journey that would reshape her life and ultimately inspire countless others.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Get This How To & Advice Book.

[Read more…] about NUTRITION FOR THE SOUL: How to Manage Stress After Loss, Regain Your Power, Reconnect with the World, and Live in Congruence with Gratitude by Silvia Vidal Betancourt

Scam A-Lama Hardball: A Dark Comedy Crime Caper

About Scam A-Lama Hardball: A Dark Comedy Crime Caper

Legendary Aussie Rock Star Marc Charles thinks he’s found the opportunity of a lifetime when an overseas organization offers him a spectacular new album deal, but it’s a scam. Marc must find a way to rewrite the awful song that’s part of the deal and make it a hit. His biggest problem is that he hasn’t written a chart topper for decades! Can he beat the scammers at their own game? Using his feelings for Samira as inspiration for his new lyrics, Marc goes hell-bent on the music production, all the way to the subversive nail-biting plot twist. You’ll love Marc’s provocative counter move in Scam A-Lama Hardball. This thrilling, fast-paced, humorous dark comedy will have you on the edge of your seat, and the crazy characters will have you hooting with laughter.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

[Read more…] about Scam A-Lama Hardball: A Dark Comedy Crime Caper

Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids

About Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids

Free Book Alert from 09/25 – 09/29!!!

Step onto the court and into the world of basketball with “Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids.” This collection of heartwarming tales introduces young readers to the thrilling sport of basketball while imparting important life lessons.

In this book, your child will:

Meet Heroes: Discover inspiring stories of famous basketball players like Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Jeremy Lin, who conquered challenges, set records, and made game-winning shots, all while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.

Learn Life Lessons: These stories emphasize the importance of determination, friendship, and perseverance, offering valuable insights that go beyond the game.

Be Inspired: These narratives will inspire your child to set goals, chase their dreams, and never give up, no matter the obstacles they face.

Perfect for kids aged 8 to 16, “Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids” will not only entertain but also teach important values. It’s a fantastic addition to your child’s reading list, making learning both fun and engaging.

Get ready for an exciting journey through the world of basketball and life lessons. Grab a copy of “Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids” today!

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Buy the Book Here.

[Read more…] about Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids

The Folklorist

About The Folklorist

1830s Birch Falls, Vermont
One by one Jerusha Kendall’s siblings fall victim to consumption, the scourge of the 19th century. Devastated by the loss of her children, Jerusha’s mother Mary is horrified over the outlandish folk remedy proposed by her dearest friend, Lavinia. Unable to divert the people of Birch Falls from carrying out Lavinia’s ghastly plan, Mary succeeds only in convincing them never to let Jerusha find out what they’ve done. But Jerusha knows a secret is being kept from her, and she is determined to uncover it.

1973 Middlebury, Vermont
Newly-minted folklorist Charlotte Lajoie accepts the position of Assistant Director at the New England Folklife Museum, the perfect first step in her career. But her sexist boss uses her to hide his incompetence and steal her ideas. Charlotte’s misery at work is assuaged only by a gift from her grandmother – the diary of their ancestor, Jerusha Kendall. Fascinated, Charlotte suspects that her family may have been involved in the 19th century’s New England Vampire Panic. Her discoveries could prove to be a goldmine for her career but only if she can outwit her jealous boss and pacify a vengeful ghost.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page.

Follow On Twitter.

[Read more…] about The Folklorist

Of Squires and Knights by B.J. Vancheyson

About Of Squires and Knights by B.J. Vancheyson

Jonathan isn’t your typical medieval hero on an errand—in fact, he’s not even a knight yet. A year before his dubbing, he learns that a fellow squire is being put in peril by his suspicious mentor knight. To add to the turmoil, battles wrench Jonathan onto the front lines just as he discovers a maiden who captures his heart. Insidious realities, medieval pageantry and classic fantasy await in a tale of good and evil, secrets and chivalry…and truths no squire should ever have to face.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

[Read more…] about Of Squires and Knights by B.J. Vancheyson

Linked In History

About Linked In History

Merri loves her job as a librarian in her hometown but, lately, her magic has been restless, pushing her to leave. Uncertain what is causing it, she takes a leap of faith and visits her sister in Rockfort. When she’s given a mating dream about a man with brunet hair with a white streak, she recognizes what was pulling her to the town.

Gawain, a peregrine falcon shifter, is an archeologist specializing in paranormal history. He finds joy in discovering lost things and helping preserve the past. A friend’s call for help leads him to Rockfort, where he discovers information about shifters believed extinct. 

As Merri and Gawain set off on an adventure to find the long-lost shifter settlement, will they unearth a world-changing discovery? Or will digging for the truth put their lives at risk?

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page.

Follow On Twitter.

Follow On Instagram.

[Read more…] about Linked In History

The Stone the Curse Of Mastema

About The Stone the Curse Of Mastema

She broke one Brother’s immortality and killed the other by destroying the amethyst chariot stone, but not from the Twenty-five demonic ShapeShifters that were held captive inside the stone itself.

Now that Crystal Francois has consumed the Lazurkismurma demons and the entity of “Mastema” the evilest shapeshifter demon to humanity, her reign of terror has just begun. One by one, she will torment, torture, and try to eliminate the rest of her friends and the entire town of Lakeview Falls, including two female detectives that arrive unexpectedly looking for one of their missing undercover cops.

Leaving nothing but destruction, Mastema faces off to destroy his now mortal son Jason Warwick, his arch-nemesis Tilly Rice and her Wiccan granddaughter, Simone Carter. Fighting to save Crystal, the powerful ensemble will not stop till they find a way to create a new amethyst stone to vanquish “Mastema” for good.

Mastema plans to take over the town, releasing the souls of the Twenty four shifters to roam and enter any human vessel they want.

The ultimate sacrifice will have to be made in order to restore Crystal’s soul while breaking the Town Curse on Lakeview Falls and saving the rest of humanity from being turned into Shapeshifter demons.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page.

Follow On Twitter.

Follow On Instagram.

[Read more…] about The Stone the Curse Of Mastema

Cyborg Assassin 1

About Cyborg Assassin 1

A marine sent to fight a war on a red-sun world. A slum boy taken under the wing of a terrorist. Both must betray their protectors to rescue the victims of war.

Oshun is bribed to fight a war on a red-sun world. During VR war gaming in cryosleep, she is best. But she isn’t prepared for the catastrophe on that spaceship.

Frankie doesn’t know what a decent meal is until a terrorist takes him from the slums. The man treats him like a son, but Frankie knows he’s done bad things. He sees the victims of war. With a hover and a gun, Frankie must betray his guardian and save them.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page.

Follow On Instagram.

[Read more…] about Cyborg Assassin 1

The Community

About The Community

“A book worth reading by a promising writer.” – Lars Walker, Brandywine Books

*On sale from $3.99 to $0.99 for the month of September*

What if every memory you had of your life was not your own?

This idyllic community, isolated from the rest of the world, if the rest of the world even exists anymore, is all any of its inhabitants have ever known.

But what if there’s more out there? Why would the council hide that from them? And what are these memories that keep popping in his head, memories of a different life so different from his own?

These are the questions Jay Stevens must struggle with as he embarks on a journey that will uncover secrets both internal and external, buried deep for a reason.

As he and his friends search for the truth of their world, they’ll find more than they ever bargained for as the keepers of the truth counter them at every turn.

But will they survive long enough to find the truth? And if there is a world out there, beyond the community, is it still one worth finding?

If you like mystery, action, suspense, revelations, and crass humour, then you’ll love The Community, the first book in the planned Project M trilogy.

Buy the book, and follow the author on social media:

Learn more about the writer. Visit the Author’s Website.

Buy the Book Here.

Like the Authors Facebook Fan Page.

Follow On Twitter.

Follow On Instagram.

[Read more…] about The Community