Pirate Sites - I Can't Think Of Anything I Hate More

There have been a few very good posts on the internet lately, covering the topic of pirate sites. To a writer, who is the victim of these sites, there are few things more loathsome, and they're getting worse. I found my latest release, "And Then It Rained," uploaded on one of these sites ten days before it came out on Amazon!
In both stories there is made mention of sadly deluded people who think that writers can afford to be pillaged like this. We can't. Most writers, including this one, work full time jobs to pay the bills. We squeeze time in for our stories after hours and on weekends, sharing the same time that is needed for marketing (which has a voracious appetite, time-wise.) The point I'm trying to make is that we make substantial sacrifices to get our work out there, so I'll leave you to imagine how I feel about someone who steals my work.

Here is the link to one of the stories:http://www.sarahmadisonfiction.com/2016/06/dear-broke-reader-your-sense-of-entitlement-is-killing-me/

And here is the other: http://wp.me/p4QRAy-eM

If you are numbered among the far too many people who frequent these places, and think that you are entitled to steal a writers hard earned income, I strongly suggest that you read them.

Getting back to "And Then It Rained," here is the link where you can PURCHASE the book:  http://myBook.to/atr

ATR - "FROM THE HUMOROUS TO THOUGHT-PROVOKING"

A lovely review for "And Then It Rained."
Thanks Reggie!

5.0 out of 5 starsFrom the humorous to thought-provoking

By Reggie on 30 May 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

This is a collection of Mr. Lovatt's short stories that he's written over the years, (for competitions or magazines etc).
Though I'm no real lover of short story collections, I was pleasantly surprised by the breadth and depth of what was on offer. From the humorous to thought-provoking, there isn't one story that disappoints.
A good read.

 

Purchase your own copy here.

 

And Then It Rained

"This collection of stories is amazing. It will touch you in so many ways." ~ Miss Lyn

myBook.to/atr

Podcast Link

Great show as always, Karen
You should listen to it all, folks, but for those of you who pine only for the dulcet tones of my voice (and who wouldn't?) you'll find it around the halfway point.
http://l.facebook.com/l.php…

Podcast With Karen Vaughn

Tune in tomorrow at 5:00 EDT when I'll be the guest of host (and good friend) Karen Vaughn at the Writer's Round Table, on Blog Talk Radio. Should be fun!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/2016/05/10/writers-round-table--2-childrens-authors-and-a-historical-fiction-writer-oh-my

"The Adventures of Charlie Smithers - A Review by 'The Review'

Here's me, pleased as punch, and many thanks to Rob Bayliss of 'The Review'!
I usually post reviews in their entirety on this page, but this time I want you to follow the link here and leave a comment at the end of a rather cracking good write-up, in order that you have a chance to win a copy of "The Adventures of Charlie Smithers," the first book in the popular Charlie Smithers Collection.

If you wish to purchase a copy, just click here.

Adventures Downunder - A Review - "Five Didgeridoos"

Cheers Karen!

5.0 out of 5 starsaboriginals and a feisty yet beautiful woman. The biggest challenge he will face is ...

ByKaren H. Vaughanon May 2, 2016

Format: Paperback

CHARLIE SMITHERS ADVENTURES DOWN UNDER
Chucko the gentleman’s gentleman has gotten into it for sure this time. Whilst on a junket with his master Lord Brampton to the land down under Charlie faces blood thirsty sharks, aboriginals and a feisty yet beautiful woman. The biggest challenge he will face is bringing a band of evil bushrangers to justice without getting killed himself. Pressed into service we see Smithers at his best because a Smithers never backs down!
Shark attacks, Aboriginals, and a woman who can cuss like a seaman oh my! This is Australia and our Charlie is in the thick of it. After wandering the aussies desert for what seems like for ever, the author sets our man on a mission full of fun and a wee bit of romance yeah. Mr. Lovatt has done the series proud in his latest historical romp across the world. I give this story five digeridoos for excellent writing and storytelling.

 

Click here to purchase your own copy of "Charlie Smithers: Adventures Downunder."