The Truth Beyond the Sky will be free! 2-day Promo (Round 1)

Published 2013/03/04 by Andrew M. Crusoe with 0 Comments

The Truth Beyond the Sky book coverHowdy everyone!

I’ve got some exciting news. For two consecutive days this week, “The Truth Beyond the Sky” will be completely FREE on the Amazon Kindle store for a very limited time.

Those of you who subscribe to the Aravinda Loop already know about the single free day I did as an experiment about two weeks ago on February 21st. And guess what? Nearly 300 books were downloaded that day! It was incredible, and I’m excited to be doing it again.

If you’ve been on the fence about buying the book, now is the time to grab it. So be sure to check out it’s Amazon page on Wednesday & Thursday (March 6th-7th). Remember, it will only be free on those 2 days. Subscribers to the Aravinda Loop newsletter (on the right) will also receive a reminder about these free days, as well as advanced notice for future free days.

And while you’re at it, why not click the “Give as a Gift” button on far right side of the Amazon page and send it to any of your friends who also like Science Fiction? After all, it won’t cost you a thing during the free days. Update: I’ve just discovered that once the book goes free, the “Gift” button disappears. Amazon currently doesn’t allow this. How silly… however, now that the free day is over, you’re more than welcome to gift it to your friends. :)

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Anyway, thanks again for supporting an independent author! I couldn’t do this without you.

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The Secret Beneath the Ice passes 2K downloads!

Published 2013/01/26 by Andrew M. Crusoe with 3 Comments

Today, I have an incredible announcement.

I am extremely grateful to announce that my free short story “The Secret Beneath the Ice” has now been downloaded over 2,000 times on the Amazon Kindle store. Two THOUSAND times! To have reached 2,000 of you is a humbling and incredible thought, and I want to thank everyone who took time to leave a review, as well as Amazon for making it possible to reach so many of you in such a short time. In the last few weeks, I was shocked to see that it went to the top 10 list of SF short stories.

The Secret Beneath the Ice ebook coverWhat I love about “The Secret Beneath the Ice” is that I was able to make it free to give you a risk-free way to glimpse the breathtaking worlds of Aravinda. And if you like what you read, the short story is the perfect jumping-off point into the full-length novel “The Truth Beyond the Sky”, the first book in the Epic of Aravinda series.

If you haven’t grabbed the free short story yet, what are you waiting for? It continues to average 5 stars on Amazon, and you don’t even need a Kindle to enjoy it. iPhones, iPads, Windows, Mac, and even Androids have free Kindle apps that will let you easily read it.

Thanks again to all who have left reviews or supported me in other ways. Without you, none of this would have ever happened, and I feel so lucky as an author to have such kind fans so early on.

You are true spacefarers, my friends!

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Shouting it from the Rooftops

Published 2012/12/22 by Andrew M. Crusoe with 0 Comments

In case you’ve somehow missed it, “The Truth Beyond the Sky” is out out OUT!

Shout it from the rooftops! It is SO out, in fact, that I went ahead and wrote all about it over at my older and more popular Byteful Travel site. It’s also been getting some great 5 star reviews, and in the article I highlight one that totally floored me.

Just… WOW:
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Free Download of “The Secret Beneath the Ice” prequel ebook: A Short Story

Published 2012/12/07 by Andrew M. Crusoe with 0 Comments

The Secret Beneath the Ice ebook coverToday, I’m pleased to announce that “The Secret Beneath the Ice,” a short story prequel to “The Truth Beyond the Sky,” is now available for free.

The idea of writing a short story about the events before the novel had been rolling around in my head for weeks, and now that it’s out (and getting 5 star reviews on Amazon), I feel really good that I’m giving people a very personal look at the crash through Oonak’s eyes.

So go ahead and download the free version over at “The Secret Beneath the Ice” on Smashwords.

Hacking through the Amazon

I wanted to list it for free on Amazon too, but Amazon won’t let me do that until it’s available for free on another major bookseller like BN.com. Then, Amazon will price match them, so don’t worry. You’ll be able to grab it for free on Amazon soon. Until then, there is a Kindle version available on Smashwords (as well as all other formats, including EPUB & PDF).

If you enjoy this short story, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave a review on Smashwords or Amazon. Despite what you may have heard, you do not have to buy it on Amazon to leave a review. And I’d be forever grateful if you could do that since a heck of a lot more people go on Amazon, and positive reviews help spur its growth dramatically. By doing this, you not only help me, but also help support independent publishing overall.

The Truth Beyond the Sky launches 12/12/12

On the novel front, I’ve just finished implementing the final pass of edits from my editors, so this is a very exciting time! Now I’m in the midst of making the final touches in the Kindle version’s layout. It’s amazing how many authors’ ebooks have sub-par layout, and I’ve been pleased how my graphic design background has been invaluable in this process. I know it’s a skill set that most authors don’t have, so I’m thankful that it allows me to layout the book in a way that is both professional and friendly, not to mention create a kick-ass book cover.

Long story short?

We’re on track for a 12/12/12 release to the Kindle store. Anyway, I’ll shut up so you can start reading the free prequel. :)

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And if you’ve enjoyed it, consider leaving a review on Amazon, retweeting about it, or Liking the page, since it really does help. Thank you all so much for your continued support!

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