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A winner in the 2020 IAN Book of the Year Awards!
Ben Archer and the World Beyond is a winner in the 2020 IAN Book of the Year Awards!
When judging completed Ben Archer and the World Beyond was selected as a finalist in one category: “Children’s Fiction.�
Ben Archer and the World Beyond
When judging completed Ben Archer and the World Beyond was selected as a finalist in one category: “Children’s Fiction.�
Ben Archer and the World Beyond
Published on November 08, 2020 21:41
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adventure, aliens, award-winning, bestseller, children-s-fiction, ecofiction, environment, fantasy, kidlit, ocean, orca, science-fiction, teen, teen-protagonist, whales
Finalist in the 2021 Feathered Quill Book Awards Program
“Ben Archer and the World Beyond� is a Finalist in the 2021 Feathered Quill Book Awards Program for the Young Readers category!Ben Archer and the World Beyond
Published on February 06, 2021 12:39
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adventure, aliens, award-winning, bestseller, children-s-fiction, ecofiction, environment, fantasy, kidlit, ocean, orca, science-fiction, teen, teen-protagonist, whales
SILVER MEDAL winner in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2020
Ben Archer and the Alien Skill (The Alien Skill Series, Book 2) is a SILVER MEDAL winner in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2020!
Published on April 02, 2021 09:09
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adventure, aliens, award-winning, bestseller, children-s-fiction, ecofiction, environment, fantasy, kidlit, science-fiction, shapeshifter, teen, teen-protagonist
Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall is getting an audiobook!
In the course of 2021, the first books in The Alien Skill Series will become audiobooks.
A talented narrator will give his voice to Ben Archer!
More news coming soon...Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall
A talented narrator will give his voice to Ben Archer!
More news coming soon...Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall
Published on May 04, 2021 17:01
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adventure, audiobook, middle-grade, narrator, sci-fi-series, science-fiction, teenagers
2021 Reader's Favorite Awards - GOLD MEDAL WINNER
I'm thrilled to announce that "Ben Archer and the Toreq Son (The Alien Skill Series, Book 6)" is a 2021 Reader's Favorite Awards - GOLD MEDAL WINNER!
Published on September 01, 2021 11:52
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adventure, alien-invasion, aliens, award-winning, bestseller, children-s-fiction, conservation, ecofiction, environment, fantasy, jungle, kidlit, rainforest, science-fiction, teen, teen-protagonist
THE KNOWLEDGE SEEKER is now available for purchase!
Dear friends,
This is a special email to announce that The Knowledge Seeker is now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback, ebook and KU formats! 😎
Amazon US:
Amazon UK:
Amazon Canada:
Amazon Australia:
The hardcover copy option should appear any day now.
What readers have said so far:
"I loved this book. The main character is intelligent and a very positive role model. I don't usually like 'dystopian' stories but this has some great ideas and warnings about our future. I highly recommend this book." ★★★★�
- BookBub reviewer
"The Knowledge Seeker is an exciting, action-packed dystopian adventure filled with much discovery. Discovery of one's self, humanity, friendship, right and wrong. Twists and turns arise everywhere, within past memories and the apocalyptic future the author created, that readers will be left at the edge of their seats. Eodain is definitely a hero to root for." ★★★★�
- Giselle Schneider, author of Stars Hollow Paranormal Mysteries
"This is truly a 5 star book. It reminds me of "A Canticle for Leibowitz" but more contemporary and extremely well written. You won't regret the time taken to delve into The Knowledge Seeker." ★★★★�
- ŷ review
"This book if going to be worth its weight in gold it has twists and turns, ups and downs i has everything you need in a book like this one i wish i could say more but i cant because it is not out yet, just buy it you wont be disappointed." ★★★★�
- ŷ review
Acknowledgements
This book could not have seen the light of day without the help from some very special people:
Beta readers: five beta readers dissected the story when it was still in its "baby" form and came back to me with a pile of questions and plot holes. This was a tough yet crucial process that allowed me to elevate the story. I did my very best to address each and every one of their 5000 comments (*gulp*). Some beta readers may not want to identify themselves, but if you do, feel free to do so on my Facebook page (I'll post something soon).
Editors: a special shout-out to my brilliant and talented editor, author and friend, Cristy Watson, who stood by my side throughout two long rounds of gruesome editing, weeding out typos and plot holes. It was intense and exhilarating at the same time! Editing with Cristy makes the whole process fun and exciting instead boring and repetitive. Also, thank you to Alexandra Ott for providing an early editorial assessment of my manuscript. If you are looking for an editor, don't hesitate to reach out to her: [email protected] .
Putting the science in the fiction: a special thanks to Peter Vogel, who guided me through some head-scratching sections related to satellites, ground stations, the internet, long-lasting storage devices and batteries. Peter has an extensive curriculum. Here's his Twitter bio: "Tech journalist, teacher ICT/Physics (ret.). Meteorology / Ham Radio / Astronomy / Cybersecurity / ADS-B / Prime Minister's / Premier's SciTech awards / CERN/HST". Also, he happens to live in my neighborhood, where he regularly connects to satellites and the Space Station from his own back yard! How cool is that?
The Facebook author community: I LOVE the author community on Facebook. Whenever I have publishing issues or questions about weird subjects, I know where to go to for help. Forget Google and Wikipedia - those won't tell me how to describe a believable sword-fight! That's also where I found Shlayne Harms, who gave me useful feedback on what it's like to live with a photographic memory. Authors have some dodgy Google-search histories, let me tell you! I'll share some of those jaw-dropping links on my Facebook page soon.
ARC-readers: Thank you, ARC-readers, for accepting to read The Knowledge Seeker and support me with a review!
Thank you for your support and happy reading everyone! :)
Rae
This is a special email to announce that The Knowledge Seeker is now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback, ebook and KU formats! 😎
Amazon US:
Amazon UK:
Amazon Canada:
Amazon Australia:
The hardcover copy option should appear any day now.
What readers have said so far:
"I loved this book. The main character is intelligent and a very positive role model. I don't usually like 'dystopian' stories but this has some great ideas and warnings about our future. I highly recommend this book." ★★★★�
- BookBub reviewer
"The Knowledge Seeker is an exciting, action-packed dystopian adventure filled with much discovery. Discovery of one's self, humanity, friendship, right and wrong. Twists and turns arise everywhere, within past memories and the apocalyptic future the author created, that readers will be left at the edge of their seats. Eodain is definitely a hero to root for." ★★★★�
- Giselle Schneider, author of Stars Hollow Paranormal Mysteries
"This is truly a 5 star book. It reminds me of "A Canticle for Leibowitz" but more contemporary and extremely well written. You won't regret the time taken to delve into The Knowledge Seeker." ★★★★�
- ŷ review
"This book if going to be worth its weight in gold it has twists and turns, ups and downs i has everything you need in a book like this one i wish i could say more but i cant because it is not out yet, just buy it you wont be disappointed." ★★★★�
- ŷ review
Acknowledgements
This book could not have seen the light of day without the help from some very special people:
Beta readers: five beta readers dissected the story when it was still in its "baby" form and came back to me with a pile of questions and plot holes. This was a tough yet crucial process that allowed me to elevate the story. I did my very best to address each and every one of their 5000 comments (*gulp*). Some beta readers may not want to identify themselves, but if you do, feel free to do so on my Facebook page (I'll post something soon).
Editors: a special shout-out to my brilliant and talented editor, author and friend, Cristy Watson, who stood by my side throughout two long rounds of gruesome editing, weeding out typos and plot holes. It was intense and exhilarating at the same time! Editing with Cristy makes the whole process fun and exciting instead boring and repetitive. Also, thank you to Alexandra Ott for providing an early editorial assessment of my manuscript. If you are looking for an editor, don't hesitate to reach out to her: [email protected] .
Putting the science in the fiction: a special thanks to Peter Vogel, who guided me through some head-scratching sections related to satellites, ground stations, the internet, long-lasting storage devices and batteries. Peter has an extensive curriculum. Here's his Twitter bio: "Tech journalist, teacher ICT/Physics (ret.). Meteorology / Ham Radio / Astronomy / Cybersecurity / ADS-B / Prime Minister's / Premier's SciTech awards / CERN/HST". Also, he happens to live in my neighborhood, where he regularly connects to satellites and the Space Station from his own back yard! How cool is that?
The Facebook author community: I LOVE the author community on Facebook. Whenever I have publishing issues or questions about weird subjects, I know where to go to for help. Forget Google and Wikipedia - those won't tell me how to describe a believable sword-fight! That's also where I found Shlayne Harms, who gave me useful feedback on what it's like to live with a photographic memory. Authors have some dodgy Google-search histories, let me tell you! I'll share some of those jaw-dropping links on my Facebook page soon.
ARC-readers: Thank you, ARC-readers, for accepting to read The Knowledge Seeker and support me with a review!
Thank you for your support and happy reading everyone! :)
Rae
Published on November 18, 2021 12:12
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adventure, apocalyptic-future, book-release, coming-of-age, dystopian, future, knight, medieval, science-fiction, scifi, sword-fight, ya, young-adult
FREE EBOOK, JUN 8-10, 2022
BEN ARCHER AND THE COSMIC FALL is FREE on Jun 8-10, 2022,
Start this bestselling scifi adventure for teens now!
Download here: Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall
Start this bestselling scifi adventure for teens now!
Download here: Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall
Published on June 08, 2022 11:05
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adventure, books-for-teens, freebook, kidlit, science-fiction, scifi