MARCH NEWSLETTER - 100s of FREE Books

 

 

MARCH NEWSLETTER 

World book Day( March 6th)

International Read To Me Day (March 19)

Lots of good books to read here for these special days.

SMASHWORDS SALE ENDS MARCH 8TH

For those of you not familiar with using Smashwords (or D2D and Kobo) to buy and download your ebooks may I reassure you. They are well established and reputable. For Indie writers they are as necessary as Amazon. Amazon only sells its books via Amazon. Smashwords, D2D and Kobo not only sell our books they are distributors of our books. This means they distribute our books world wide. They place our books on Amazon if we haven't done that. They sell our books to libraries and schools around the world. They use the major online sales sites in China and India, Japan and Europe and sell our books there. For those of us writers who do not write the Amazon big three sellers of Romance, Crime and SF/Fantasy, we need all those other markets and Smashwords, D2D and Kobo put us there.

So quick! Make a visit to Smashwords and choose from the thousand of books on sale or Free.

URGENT!  URGENT!  URGENT!

SMASHWORDS SALE ENDS MARCH 8TH

Read an Ebook Week

Sale Dates: March 2 - March 8, 2025

MY BOOKS

ALL BOOKS

 

HISTORICAL FICTION

1

Wonder Lit

34 books on sale

fantasy and historical

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The ultimate Historical Fiction giveaway.

10 FREE books

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SINGLE HISTORICAL FICTION

4

'The Forgotten Italian Restaurant'

Italy, 1943. The girl rushes down the winding streets, tucking the handwritten menu into the wicker basket and thinking only of the code hidden on the delicate paper. Will anyone forgive her for what she’s about to do to save the man she loves?
$4.48

5

Eadgar and Coulwulf: The Pagan Revival'

In 8th-century Britain, the Anglo-Saxon Christians are expanding their influence at the expense of the retreating Pagans. King Brom of Cumbria is outraged by this destruction of his nation’s traditional culture. He gathers an army to fight back against the Christian stronghold of Northumbria. His first assault will be to pillage the monastery at Lindisfarne.

$3.62

6

Into the Breach With You: A Victorian Historical Romance (The Ladies Alpine Society Book 3)

Justine Brewer has been underestimated her entire life. Now, in Switzerland, at the foot of the Matterhorn, she has to prove that her pretty face and short stature have nothing to do with her strength and capabilities. The Ladies’ Alpine Society must acclimate to the elevation and rough conditions of the Alpine environment

$3.43

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HISTORICAL

FREE short story

"Ulv's Jól"

by Åsli & Bakkejord

FREE

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AUDIO

'Off-Limits-Detective'

This is meant to be a good story, the audio quality needs editing.

FREE

9

'The Train That Took You Away'

Berlin, 1938. I wipe the tears streaming down my darling son’s face, my heart shattering into a million pieces. “I promise I will find you, my love. No matter what…”
FREE AUDIO

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ROMANTASY GIVEAWAY

For those of you asking for this new genre, especially Jennie and BB, here you are.

FREE

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GENERAL FICTION

In support of  my writer colleagues I offer these of their books.

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Dana Sharp

'Sugar, Spice And Criminal Mice'

great fun especially if you like clever cats

$1.99 bargain.

13

Michael D. Young

'A Wonderful Day for a Quest',

The wizard Jackdaw has deciphered the Uppercase Prophecy, a mysterious riddle that foretells the fate of the kingdom. After reading it, he finds out that the kingdom's only hope lies in…someone. With part of the prophecy missing, it's not clear whether the kingdom’s only hope lies in a gallant knight or in a sub-assistant goatherd with a similar name.

Michael has a whacky sense of humour and it shows. Made me laugh.

FREE

14

Jane M. Bell

'Yesteryear's Ruin: A Time-Bending Historical Psychological Thriller'

Warning! Don't mess with time. A spooky thriller.

FREE

15 

URGENT!  URGENT!  URGENT!  URGENT!

International crime thrillers and the aftermath of World War II.

 This promotion ends March 9th!

7 FREE

URGENT!  URGENT!  URGENT!  URGENT!

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Women's Fiction

5 FREEBIES

17

A Moral Hero

A choice of 50 moral stories!

BARGAIN BOOKS

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March big Exclusive Giveaway

13 FREE

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Classic Westerns with Grit

5 FREEBIES

20

'Under Attack (Kidnapped From Ukraine #1)'

This gripping, accessible novel by celebrated Ukrainian Canadian author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch follows two sisters as they struggle to survive the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

$7.99

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REVIEWS

I know, I know, you hate writing them but - be fair - you choose books by the reviews so you need them as much as we writers do!

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New Day New Book

12 books BEGGING for reviews

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Indie Authors Love Reviews

13 REVIEWS PLEASE

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"The Spinsters Resolve"

2 historical fiction novels

EASY READS

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NEWSLETTERS

This month's Paper Lantern Historical writers newsletter with several free or bargain offers. Find it at the website.

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Happy Reading

p.d.r.

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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER free and bargain e-books

 

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 

Japanese Blessing Ceremony

(chasing away the demons)

Memories, such memories, surface when looking through my Japanese photographs and postcards. The sounds and scenes, the smells and scents, the tastes, all little details I need to help me write my new set of Japanese stories. So many vivid pictures from such a fascinating culture and always with the sound of the Taiko (drums.) I'll share some more of the fantastical ones.

A good collection of books for you this month. As always many are free. Keep safe in the snow and rain all you northern hemisphere folk, whilst we in the southern hemisphere have to dodge dangerous winds. Take time out with one of these books.

 

FEBRUARY'S BOOKS

Authors need to help and support each other. This month I have promised to support four colleagues and offer their books to you.

'Out of Time'

Book 1 of the Maddie and Nate Series

Life has a time limit. Love doesn’t.

M.Jacqueline Murray

and

'Mystery at Sea Edge'

a rollicking children's adventure

Jane M Bell

and

'A Fire in New Orleans'

Book 4 of the Chisholm Family Saga, an historical fiction series. If you like stories packed with real-life heroes and villains set against vibrant history, then you will love Linda Chism's sweeping tale.

and

Anyone into Pickleball?

'The Complete Guide to Pickleball for Beginners'

Here is Hilda Klein's freebie for you.

 

HISTORICAL FICTION

1

Historical Fiction

22 books

BARGAIN BOOKS

2

Pleasant Historical Mix

45 novels

BARGAIN BOOKS

3

Historical Giveaways

10 BOOKS

4

Historical War

15 BARGAINS

5

Adventures Out of Time

KU books

15 KU

6

Historical Travellers

17 varied novels

BARGAINS

SINGLE HISTORICAL FICTION

7

'Lord's Legacy' series

Six  BOOKS

8

'Uprising'

Mediaeval mayhem

BARGAIN

9

'The Shieldmaiden's Daughter'

Viking story written by a pair of Vikings!

VIKING

10

Red Horse:1642 (An Uncivil War)

BARGAIN

11

Historical Humour

FREE

12

CRIME AND ADVENTURE FICTION

13 FREE BOOKS

ACTION

SINGLE CRIME FICTION

13

'Killing Me Softly'

Meet CDI Greg Allison

SALE

14

'Sleep with One Eye Open'

boarding school mayhem!

SALE

15

'The Dragon Gate'

A fantasy thriller

FREE

GENERAL FICTION

16  DEADLINE  DEADLINE  DEADLINE

25 Days left for the offer

Travel the World

45 books

NICE MIX

17

Going on a Journey

51 books

ALL FREE

18

It's Never Too Late

10 books

BARGAIN

19

 Bookworm Bargains

62 varied genres

BARGAINS

REVIEWS

Please help!

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'Indie Authors Love Reviews'

12 hopeful authors!

REVIEWS

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Fiction Reviews

13 NOVELS

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36 new collection of fantasy and cross genre plus historicals

needing reviews

TAKE A LOOK

NEWSLETTERS

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This month's Paper Lantern Historical writers newsletter with several free or bargain offers. Find it at the website.

WEBSITE

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REPEAT AGAIN for those of you who asked for it!

'After Dinner Conversation'

is a fascinating magazine and provider of after dinner conversations. The team also provide access via bookfunnel to a huge range of free books. FREE books.

Take a look.

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Hello Books newsletter

NEWSLETTER

 

Happy Reading

p.d.r.

I do miss all those Taiko Japanese celebrations.

JANUARY NEWSLETTER WITH FREE EBOOKS

 

JANUARY NEWSLETTER  Japanese Lucky New Year's Lanterns A large number of books for you this month. As always many are free and I’ve enjoyed reading a few of them. Snuggle up and stay warm up there in the northern hemisphere whilst we're hoping for more sun and beach days here in the southern hemisphere. Wherever you are don't forget to take time out and escape the day's disasters by reading a good book. For those you asking about print copies of 'Salt Run: The Heir's Last Hope' an adventure from Old Japan they are held up whilst we work out how to get Amazon to accept the illustrations which were made from my photographs and postcards by a Japanese colleague, but she used A.I. to assist her. I'm having to find an artist who is happy to just copy what I have. Most artists prefer to be creative and create the pictures!   JANUARY'S BOOKS HISTORICAL FICTION 1 Historical Fiction 41 books MIXED  BAG 2 Clean Historical Romance 32 books VERY SWEET 3 Historical Romance 40 books WIDE CHOICE   SINGLE HISTORICAL FICTION 4 'Ava and Shalom' A Sensational WWII Story About Jewish Twins Who Believe They Are German Until Sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau by Kate Birkin and Mark Born 5 'Still the Caretaker: A Latvian Girl's Journey' Latvia 1939-1944. A young Latvian girl plans to study at the university and follow her mother into veterinary medicine. Russia invades; the Nazis move in; WWII rages. As the family flees, she must decide between saving her animals and helping her broth EXPENSIVE BUT GOOD 6 'Salt Run: The Heir's Last Hope' YA Adventure in ancient Japan, !7thC $4.99 7 'The Lady of the Lighthouse' by Terri Greening A World War II Great Lakes Thriller. A pirate, a Great Lakes shipping captain, a dashing Italian spy, and the lonely, pregnant young mother who loved them all. HISTORICAL THRILLER 8 'Swinging on Gates' by Arwen Falvey A story of discovery and recovery, 'Swinging On Gates' is a dark, dramatic journey pierced with light and hope that captures the power of human memory and the struggle to find peace. MIDCENTURY 9 'Out of Time' When Anne is unexpectedly called away on work business, Maddie finds herself compelled to stay on at Hope Point, alone. Over breakfast conversations and long walks, Nate and Maddie’s friendship deepens, even as old memories return to haunt them. Except this time, the past starts to clear a path for the future... TIME SLIP 10 AUDIO BOOKS FROM THE AUTHOR Forest knights series historical adventure thrillers LISTEN 11   CRIME FICTION DEADLINE  DEADLINE  DEADLINE 6 BOOKS CRAVE BOOKS 3 DAYS LEFT DEADLINE  DEADLINE  DEADLINE   CRIME FICTION SINGLE Books 12 'The Lakewood Legacy: Encrypted Secrets'   When tech genius Brian Scott is murdered, his wife Elaine loses more than her marriage—she inherits a maze of encrypted secrets. But as she grieves, a body surfaces in Lake Placid... by E. Denise Billups $3.99 13 '"They Will Kill You Next" by Tim Kizer and James Rice Four years ago, a plane disappeared without a trace. Now someone is killing those who know what happened to it. As David Hudson investigates the murder of suspected CIA assassin Charles Harris, he finds that the killing might be connected to the mysterious disappearance of a passenger jet that occurred four years before. GOOD REVIEWS 14 'SWIMMING WITH SPIES' MG and YA As war escalates between the Russians and Ukrainians in the port city of Sevastopol, can one girl and a pod of dolphins prove that communication is the greatest weapon of all? by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger GOOD REVIEWS   GENERAL FICTION 15 'Reclaiming a Woman's Prime with Strength, Beauty, & Confidence!' Hilda Klein People seem to find this useful. MENOPAUSE BK 17 Time For Reflection 18 Books Mixture of poetry, essays and fiction THOUGHT PROVOKING 18 SWEET ROMANCE Click through to three separate groups of books. Some FREE 19 To Women's Fiction with Love 9 books NOT JUST for women 20 DEADLINE  DEADLINE  DEADLINE January 24th Holiday Book Fair Bonanza YA 30 books DEADLINE 21 Great Reads 28 Books nice mix of genres   SHORT STORIES 22 'Meet Me at Midnight: An RHS Anthology' A collection of fantasy, romantic, mysterious, and enchanting stories in this e-book anthology FREE 23 'All the Promises We Cannot Keep' A Spellbinding anthology of tales surrounding family secrets, dangerous intrigue in faraway realms, and the beauty that springs from broken places. FREE   REVIEWS We're still hoping! 24 'Indie Authors Love Reviews' Free books to review 12 BOOKS 25 Fiction Reviews 3 BOOKS 26 NEWSLETTERS 27 This month's Paper Lantern Historical writers newsletter with several free or bargain offers. Find it at the website. WEBSITE 28 REPEAT for those of you who asked for it! 'After Dinner Conversation' is a fascinating magazine and provider of after dinner conversations. The team also provide access via bookfunnel to a huge range of free books. FREE books. Take a look. 29 Brave Authors A spiritual website for those of you asking about Christian writers and books.   Happy Reading p.d.r. I do miss the Japanese celebrations of the New Year. Writer's Choice for p.d.r. lindsay-salmon author p.d.r. lindsay | 39, Lune street. South Hill, Oamaru EMAIL ME TO CHAT AT PDRLINDSAY at SLINGSHOT.CO.NZ Website: www.pdrlindsay.co.nz and books.pdrlindsay.co.nz This email was sent to | Unsubscribe | Forward this email to a friend

November Newsletter with free e-books

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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER  Find Your Next Favourite Read Missed the fireworks this year. In New Zealand there's a strong campaign to ban them and our community's shops didn't sell any for November the 5th celebrations and the primary school didn't hold their usual community display thanks to a powerful bit of yelling form a few parents. Mind you the fireworks here are not a patch on the magnificent ones in Japan. I was always in awe of the men and women who held those big bamboo tubes full of gunpowder and chemicals which, when ignited, whooshed up a glorious riot of noisy jets of fiery lights, and dangerous sparks, the glorious hanabi. A wide range of books for you this month. Mostly free and many of them worth a read. I'm testing the waters so to speak with my novella. You'll find it at Amazon just now. When the print copies finally arrive I'll have a big book launch in our library and let you know with a 99 cent offer for you.   HISTORICAL FICTION 1 Historical Fiction Giveaway 20 Books 2 Clean Historical Series NB Begins November 12th YA and Adult 44 Books 3 Historical Christmas stories NB Begins November 15th 46 books   SINGLE BOOKS 4 A Kind of Homecoming: World War I Historical Fiction (A Soldier's Heart 99 cents 5 For King, for country, for family $3.99 6 A Girl with a Knife: Hearts and Sails Book 1 - Adventurous Historical Fiction A series of three books. I'm told they are a good read. 7 Yesteryear's Ruin: A Time-Bending Historical Psychological Thriller FREE 8 'Salt Run: The Heir's Last Hope' $4.99   CRIME FICTION  9 Crime Suspense and Spies DEADLINE November 19th 16 Books FREE   SINGLE Books 10 Kansas Law vs. The Mafia A gritty Midwestern mystery. FREE Meant to be a hoot and I promised the author to tell you all about it. 11 Homicide detective Ava Locke is good at what she does. But more importantly, she’s committed. FREE novella   GENERAL FICTION 12 Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time. 47 FREE 13 Travel back in time, get lost in another period, get inspired, or just ... become enthralled. 72 stories a bit pricey but meant to be bargains. 14 Great Reads 7 bargains   SINGLE BOOKS 15 When Teena decides to get revenge on her biker-husband she goes to a fancy cowboy store and buys a yellow cowboy hat for $450 — with his credit card. But that's not enough. FREE I'm told it's wryly amusing.  SHORT STORIES 16 All Stories Less Than an Hour's Read! 64 Stories   REVIEWS I know, I know, you all hate writing reviews, but be fair. How do you choose a book? By the reviews! So please be kind to us struggling authors. It only takes one sentence to write a review. 17 Indie authors love reviews! Your feedback is valuable in supporting talented historical fiction authors. PLEASE! 18 Read and Review 12 FREE books BE KIND   NEWSLETTERS 19 Paper Lantern Historical writers newsletter with several free or bargain offers. NEWSLETTER   Let me know if you're looking for something special for Christmas and I'll see what I can find. Happy reading. p.d.r.   Writer's Choice for p.d.r. lindsay-salmon author p.d.r. lindsay | 39, Lune street. South Hill, Oamaru EMAIL ME TO CHAT AT PDRLINDSAY at SLINGSHOT.CO.NZ Website: www.pdrlindsay.co.nz and books.pdrlindsay.co.nz This email was sent to | Unsubscribe | Forward this email to a friend

 

Ancient Japan

 

In 'Salt Run: the Heir's Last Hope,' the presence of Inari Ōkami adds an intriguing layer to Akasuki's journey. As the Japanese god of foxes, fertility, rice, and prosperity, Inari brings an element of mystery and magic to the story. Known for being the patron of swordsmiths and merchants, Inari's role in the narrative reflects themes of strength, trade, and abundance.

Throughout history, Inari has been worshipped as both male and female, further emphasizing the god's versatility and power. The fact that over 32,000 Shinto shrines in Japan are dedicated to Inari speaks to the deity's widespread influence and significance in Japanese culture.

As Akasuki navigates the challenges and triumphs in 'Salt Run: the Heir's Last Hope,' the presence of Inari Ōkami serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of nature, prosperity, and spirituality. This god adds an element of mystique and tradition to Akasuki's adventure, making for a captivating read that delves into ancient Japanese beliefs and folklore.

 

COMING SOON...A NEW BOOK AT LAST.

 

 

 Akasuki, lowest of honourable lord and great daimyo, Miyoshi Nishiki's foot soldiers, is bound by oaths of loyalty and duty to save Reiji, the lord's only son and heir. If the family is threatened she must use her skills, her mother's gift, and ninja training, to save the child. When the Summer Palace is unexpectantly attacked she takes Reiji and they run. Akasuki must get Reiji to safety, escape the attacking warriors, some unfriendly locals, and find a safe place. But where is it safe to hide and wait for her lord, Miyoshi Nishiki, to repel the invaders and seek his son? Then she remembers the Salt Run. If she can reach the river and catch one of the salt boats they can vanish, hidden in a village in the mountains. But can she get a four year old boy through enemy lines and to the river and find a salt boat? And will the Salt Boat people want to hide the honourable Miyoshi Nishiki’s son when there’s a chance to make money selling him to the enemy? Akasuki will need all her skills and good fortune to succeed, but if she does then perhaps she will be honoured with respect, no longer the lowest of the low in her lord's household.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

 

 

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 

Find Your Next Favourite Read

Cherry blossom time right now in New Zealand as seen in our local park where the trees are planted around the traditional Asian red bridge. Makes me nostalgic for Japan and the lovely Hanami festivals I enjoyed there. I do miss that ancient culture and its history and mythology, so colourful and amazingly spiritual.

Welcome to you new readers, you 176 keen historical readers who've signed permission at the recent historical fiction Booksweeps competition. Thank you. Be assured that, like most of my readers, I'm too busy to pepper you with emails. Once a month, on the 6th, I'll send you a newsletter with offers of free and bargain - mainly historical - books. I don't push my own books or yell BUY, but hope that some of you are happy to Beta read for me or take a free A(dvance) R(eading) C(opy) and leave a comment on social media. If you like to know personal author details, check me out at my websites: www.pdrlindsay.co.nz, and find my books at www.books.pdrlindsay.co.nz.

There's a link to a free short story at the end of this newsletter as a gift to you all.

And thank you to those who sent good wishes for my operation. The new shoulder joint is in and beginning to work.

 

Usual warning: Watch out for that deadline.

 

HISTORICAL FICTION

1

Courage in Crinolines

6 spunky female tales

FREE

2

Gateway to Historical Adventures

9 action adventures

FREE

3

Travel the World with Great Literary & Historical Fiction Books

10 reduce price BARGAINS

4

REVIEWS PRETTY PLEASE

Indie authors love reviews!

Your feedback is valuable in supporting talented historical fiction authors.

14 FREE books

even one sentence equals a review.

5

A BOOKSWEEPS GIVEAWAY

DEADLINE

7 days to go

Inspirational fiction and nonfiction

URGENT

6

KINDLE UNLIMITED

For those who like a warm fuzzy Christmas story read.

You must be signed up for the Amazon KU library

17 soppy stories, real comfort food!

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REVIEWS

Indie authors love reviews!

Your feedback is valuable in supporting talented historical fiction authors.

Just one sentence is a review.

REVIEWS

 

I've been reading old favourites and haven't found a new, straight historical novel in the library new books section. Everything new and historical seems to be gothically weird or crosses into fantasy with some sort of magic. Hopefully I'll find something in the selection here. Anyone found a good straight historical read recently?

 

FREE SHORT STORY FOR YOU.

'Eggs For Supper'

FREE

 

Take care in these uncertain times and happy reading.

p.d.r.