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Hello you lovely people! I hope everyone had a great holiday. Did anyone get any bookish gifts? I didn't, but I did get a brand new robe. It's super soft. That's how I know I'm old when I appreciate things like a new robe.
I also bought myself some new voice recording equipment. I've been doing voiceover work for about a year and a half now and I love it! I've been lucky enough to voice several commercials, radio spots, and even an eLearning class.
I was recently hired to narrate an audiobook for the first time! I'm super excited about it.
The book I'm narrating is called You Can Teach Improv (Yes, You!): The Ultimate Guide to Class Planning, Skill Building, and Helping Every Student Leave With a Win by improv guru Andrew Berkowitz.
It's available on Amazon for $3.99 and it's also on Kindle Unlimited.
Check it out. It's a fun read!
The audiobook should be ready in a couple of weeks.
The reason I mention all of this is because today's newsletter will be a short one. I've been recording and editing for the last couple of weeks so haven't had much time for anything else (like researching bookish news stories and bookish tech for my newsletter... I know I know... I'm sorry!)
But I did have time to find some FREE books for ya, so enjoy!
We'll return to our regularly scheduled newsletter next week. 😊
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FREE for a limited time! In Agent Zero by Jack Mars, readers follow Kent Steele, a 38-year-old Columbia University professor and single father, who is abruptly abducted by terrorists and flown to Paris. The captors believe he is a highly lethal CIA operative, but Kent insists they have the wrong person. This sets off a fast-paced thriller filled with conspiracies, as Kent must unravel the truth about his own identity, the terrorists' mysterious plans, and the recurring visions of a woman in his mind.
As Kent navigates dangerous enemies, including assassins and potential betrayals within the CIA, the plot takes readers across Europe in a gripping game of cat and mouse. With twists and a deep mystery surrounding Kent's life, the story delivers a suspenseful espionage adventure.
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FREE for a limited time! In Amidst the Darkness by Laura Rise, FBI Agent Tori Spark takes on the challenge of leading a specialized BAU unit focused on hunting killers who exploit natural disasters. The story begins in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, where Tori is thrust into a dangerous coastal town to stop a killer before they strike again.
The novel introduces Tori Spark as a brilliant but troubled protagonist, navigating her personal demons while unraveling the sinister motives behind the murders. Filled with suspense, clever twists, and fast-paced action, the book promises to captivate fans of mystery and thriller authors like Rachel Caine and Kendra Elliot. This is the first entry in a series that combines psychological depth with gripping crime-solving drama.
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FREE for a limited time! In Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Werewolf?, Agent Clemeny Louvel, known as "Little Red," is a renowned werewolf hunter in the Red Cape Society. Operating in the gaslamp streets of Victorian London, she is tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearances of the city's top alchemists.
To assist her in the dangerous mission, Queen Victoria assigns her a partner, Sir Richard Lionheart—a charismatic and flirtatious werewolf with a storied past as a knight. Together, they must navigate the supernatural underworld, where trust is scarce, and danger lurks at every turn.
The story blends steampunk, urban fantasy, and a touch of romance as Clemeny and Richard chase monsters and uncover a deeper mystery.
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FREE for a limited time! In this gripping sci-fi thriller, billionaire venture capitalist Mike Cohen is living the dream—until a car accident leaves his mother with severe memory issues. Desperate for a solution, he turns to Brainocytes, cutting-edge technology capable of enhancing the brain. However, this groundbreaking innovation attracts dangerous attention from the criminal underworld.
As Mike delves deeper into the technology's possibilities, he discovers its transformative power—and the deadly risks it brings. Caught in a web of intrigue, betrayal, and high-stakes danger, Mike's journey forces him to confront both his humanity and his limits. This is the story of how he evolves into something beyond human.
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FREE for a limited time! In this time-travel romance, Charity Greves, an herbalist and healer, is thrust into an extraordinary situation when a bloodied, naked Highlander named Toren Limont—the High Sorcerer and Protector of the Fae's magic—appears in her kitchen. Despite her disbelief, Charity heals Toren, only to be drawn into his world in 13th-century Scotland. There, she learns about the cruel witch who holds him captive and his desperate mission to save his clan by enduring her torment.
As their bond deepens, Charity is determined to rescue Toren at any cost. The story concludes with the pair finding their happily ever after, but an event sets the stage for Toren's siblings to embark on their own romantic and adventurous journeys in future installments of the series. The tale blends magic, romance, and time travel, delivering a mix of heart and fantasy.
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- Did You Know?: Agatha Christie is the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 2 billion copies of her books sold worldwide.
- Fun Fact: The longest book ever written is À la recherche du temps perdu (In Search of Lost Time) by Marcel Proust, with about 1.2 million words.
- Book Trivia: William Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words, including "bedroom," "assassination," and "lonely," which we still use today.
- Literary Fact: The first book printed on the Gutenberg press in 1455 was the Bible, and only 49 copies are known to exist today.
- Interesting Tidbit: George Orwell’s Animal Farm was banned in the Soviet Union for its criticism of Stalinism but was ironically allowed in the U.S. as anti-communist propaganda during the Cold War.
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Whether you’re diving into a new book or working on your next big writing idea, remember that every page is progress. Keep nurturing your creativity, and never stop reading and learning. As always, thanks for being a part of MY journey as I continue to write books and work to build this newsletter into something that will hopefully help and inspire people. See you next week!
--Mark
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