NO SPAM PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH

Hello all,

Just a polite little request to ask people not to post comments unrelated to the post in question, advertising for other books/services/items for sale, or spam.

Due to the actions of individuals abusing this blog, I have had to introduce moderation of all post comments. I will happily approve any comments related to the post in question, however advertising or spam will be blocked. Period.

I hate taking steps like this, however if people abuse this blog, I'm afraid I do not have any choice.

Many thanks for your understanding,
R.E.Weber

THANK YOU...

Hello all,

I just wanted to say a big THANKS to everybody who downloaded THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN during its recent free promotion. 

It reached #241 in the entire Amazon free chart, which is excellent news for me. I couldn't be happier, so thanks once more for your continued support. It really is appreciated.

If you have downloaded and enjoyed the book, a short review would help me greatly as without your support, this series could not continue.

The book is now book to its normal price, but still  a bargain at $2.99 (+tax). 

http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS

Thanks again,

R.E.Weber

FREE September 26th & 27th: 

THE STAR AGENCY

THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN

Books 1 & 2 of the Star Agency Chronicles

Hello all,

For two days only, you will be able to download BOTH books in the Star Agency Chronicles for FREE. So check out the links below before midnight (PST) on the 27th September.

Book 1: The Star Agency (Free UK, US & Canada only)
Book 2: The Voyages Of The Seven (Free worldwide)

Book 1, has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014 and has an average review score of 4.3/5 on Amazon.com. Book 2, released on the 17th August 2015, is already receiving great reviews and also has an average score of 4.3/5. Both books are suitable for readers aged 10 and upwards.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to download these two science fiction adventures for absolutely nothing.

Many thanks
R.E.Weber

Editing & proofreading - a review of Nicola Rhead

Upon publishing my first novel some two and a half years ago, it became clear to me what a gargantuan task it is to proofread your own manuscript to an acceptable standard. However many times you read at it and convince yourself that it is finally error free, you can be certain that issues will remain. Even if your own English and Grammar skills are spot on, you are simply way too close to your own work to give it a fresh and impartial read. And because you know your book so well, it is impossible to avoid falling into the trap of inadvertently skipping overly familiar portions of the text, however thorough you believe you are.

No author wants to see the dreaded words ‘…poor punctuation and grammar distract from an otherwise enjoyable read’ in a review of their work. And although few reviews for my first novel THE STAR AGENCY mentioned grammar or mistakes, I was even more determined with book two in the series to ensure that it was watertight in that department. So the second time round, I decided that as a minimum requirement, I needed a proof-reader to vet my work. Having checked out several, I eventually came across Nicola Rhead who appeared to offer exactly what I needed, those being great testimonials - which can be cross verified on Amazon by downloading book samples - and a reasonable price.

A number of weeks before my manuscript for THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN was due for completion, I dropped Nicola a line to enquire about her availability, and I received an almost immediate response with a very reasonable quote. A month or so later, once the manuscript was ready, I emailed Nicola once more and submitted my novel. From that point forward, the process was nice and simple. I received progress reports throughout the process, and eventually the final manuscript on the promised date.

Viewing the final manuscript revealed how thoroughly Nicola had vetted my work. Not only were a number of errors flagged up (many of which I would never have spotted), there were many helpful notes and suggestions included which really helped me polish the final manuscript, many of which might even be deemed editing choices rather than just proofreading notes. This to me is going above and beyond the call of duty. I know that any proof-reader should be considered just an extra pair of eyes, rather than a definitive this book is now perfect. However, I could not find fault in anything Nicola had done for me.

I never preach to authors saying that they must pay for editors and proof-readers, because that decision depends on so many factors, price being at the top of that list. Some people simply cannot afford it and I understand that totally. You do what works for you and your budget. However Nicola’s services worked well for me and I am happy to recommend her work to the cost conscious author requiring a great professional service. 

Many thanks Nicola.

http://nicolarheadediting.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicola-Rhead-Editing-and-Proofreading-Services/632182883542958?fref=ts

NEW RELEASE: 

THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN

The Star Agency Chronicles Book 2

Hello all,

I am pleased to announce that THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN has now been released and is available from Amazon at the following universal link:

http://bookgoodies.com/a/B0114IS1TS

If you purchase before the 24th August, it will be available for the discounted price of $0.99 +tax. Afterwards, the price will be $2.99. It is also available in paperback format in the US & Europe.

Book 1, THE STAR AGENCY, is available from http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00AWELPNU and will also be $0.99 until the 24th August. It has garnered the Indie Book of the Day award for May 19th 2014 and has an average review score of 4.3/5 on Amazon.com.

Many thanks
R.E.Weber

THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN: The Star Agency Chronicles, Book 2

Coming Soon to a Kindle near you

Hello all,

I am pleased to say that I have completed the third draft on the sequel to The Star Agency, entitled THE VOYAGES OF THE SEVEN.

The book has now been submitted for proofreading, and once this has been completed, I will announce its release date.

Thanks for everybody who has been asking me about the sequel and I will try not to keep you waiting much longer. Watch this space.

Thanks
R.E.Weber

THE STAR AGENCY - FREE top rated scifi eBook

Hello all. IBD award winning scifi eBook, The Star Agency, is currently FREE at the following eBook retailers:

Amazon
B&N: Nook
Smashwords

Apple iTunes
Google Play

KOBO

It is rated 4.4/5 on Amazon.com (65 reviews) and is suitable for all ages, 9 and above. For further information check out the book's Facebook Page and my author Facebook Page.

Thanks and enjoy reading,
R.E.Weber
http://about.me/reweber1965

THE STAR AGENCY - Only $1.99

"...Plain good story telling reminiscent of Robert Heinlein's early work..."
"...Much Needed New Sci-Fi Series and Worthy of the Next Sci-Fi movie Saga..."
"...The technology that the author comes up with from his imagination is incredible..."

Hello all. IBD award winning scifi eBook, The Star Agency, is available worldwide from the following eBook retailers:

Amazon
B&N: Nook
Smashwords

Apple iTunes
Google Play

KOBO

Flipkart - India
Overdrive
Oyster
Scribd
txtr

It is rated 4.4/5 on Amazon.com (59 reviews) and is suitable for all ages, 9 and above. For further information check out the book's Facebook Page and my author Facebook Page.

Thanks and enjoy reading,
R.E.Weber
http://about.me/reweber1965

THE STAR AGENCY: FREE Until Sun 11th Jan

"...Great adventure with intrigue, suspense, action…it has it all..."

"...Much Needed New Sci-Fi Series and Worthy of the Next Sci-Fi movie Saga..."

"...The Star Agency keeps you excited at all times with crazy cliff hangers and dramatic conclusions"

Hello all. IBD award winning scifi eBook, The Star Agency, is FREE until Sunday 11th January on Amazon, Barnes & Noble: Nook, Smashwords and most other eBook retailer sites. You can download it from the following links:

Amazon
B&N: Nook
Smashwords

Apple iTunes

KOBO

Flipkart - India
Overdrive
Oyster
Scribd
txtr

It is rated 4.6/5 on Amazon.com (46 reviews), 5/5 on Smashwords and 4.67/5 on Barnes & Noble. For further information check out the book's Facebook Page and my author Facebook Page.

Thanks and enjoy reading,
R.E.Weber

Goodreads eBook miner 'Book of the Month' award.

Hello all,

I am pleased to announce that my book THE STAR AGENCY has been nominated as one of the 5 finalists in the Goodreads eBook miner 'Book of the Month' award for November/December. So in between now and the 20th November, the voting is open. If the book wins the award it will require those who have nominated the book to read and review a free copy of it within 3 weeks, which will give me a real boost of readership & reviews.

If you are already an eBook Miner member on Goodreads, you will have received an invitation to vote, in which case you don't need to read any further (indeed please don't as I am not allowed to solicit votes from existing members). If however you are not and you would like to vote for my book, follow the link below:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/111285-which-book-would-you-like-to-vote-for-ebook-miners-book-of-the-month

You will then be prompted to join this Goodreads group and vote. If the book you have voted for wins, you will receive a free copy of the book to read and review. Do however bear in mind that you will be required to read and review your choice within 3 weeks. That is the rules of the group, not my own. So only vote if you intend to read. Any support you can give me would be very much appreciated.

There's nothing in the rules to say that you can't already have read the book, only that you need to add a review to Goodreads. So if you have reviewed the book elsewhere, e.g. Amazon or Smashwords, there's nothing to stop you adding that review to Goodreads.

In the interests of fairness, you can of course vote for any of the other books in the list, not just my own.

Many thanks all for your support,
RE Weber

THE STAR AGENCY: FREE ON SMASHWORDS 18th Oct - 2nd Nov



"...Highly recommended for young readers, teens, and adults who enjoy sci-fi..."

"...This is an amazing book, and I can't help but wonder why it isn't a bestseller..."

"...I eagerly await future installments of this book. It was a joy to read..."

Hello all. IBD award winning scifi eBook, The Star Agency, will be FREE from Saturday 18th October to Sunday 2nd November on Smashwords and other eBook retailer sites. It is also price matched on Amazon.com. It is rated 5/5 on Smashwords, 4.5/5 on Amazon.com and 4.67/5 on Barnes & Noble. You can download it from the following links:

Smashwords
Amazon.com
B&N: Nook

Apple iTunes

KOBO

Flipkart - India
Overdrive
Oyster
txtr

For further information check out the book's Facebook Page and my author Facebook Page.

Thanks and enjoy reading,
R.E.Weber