R.A. Barnes

The second novel from Ruby Barnes (author of Peril). A contemporary psychological thriller set in the medieval Irish city of Kilkenny. Early reader feedback on The Baptist: 'The writing is tight and very atmospheric. A chilling tale of real evil.' 'Dark and disturbing, but oh so good.' 'Dark and dingy, hot and steamy, everything you need from a novel in one swift download.' 'Well written and totally convincing, it provides an absorbing insight into the minds of some very strange characters. It's not without humour albeit of the dark kind.' 'Compelling and very, very different.' 'I was hooked right from the start and loved the dark and sinister quality of this tale.' From the author Ruby Barnes: The Baptist - he's clever, calculating and uncatchable. If you hear a knocking on your door don't let him in. John Baptist is cleansing a path for the Second Coming. ~ To deliberately drown your brother in a bathtub is a terrible, if clean, thing. Might it not be excused, if he is the manifest son of Satan? But that wasn’t the view of the Authorities, when they committed John to Fairfield Mental Institution. It wasn’t all bad; they let him keep his hair long and he met Dirty Mary. Like an institutionalised Bonnie and Clyde, they roamed the Victorian asylum and grounds, fulfilling their deluded fantasies. There were casualties. John and Mary loved, lost and left. Thank God for Care in the Community. ~ When God shines a light, it burns. Feargal and his friends relight my fire. The last prophet must wander, cleanse. I am not the One. I am merely sent to prepare a way for the One. I am The Baptist.

A Psychological Thriller

The Baptist

Jim Williams

Susan Howe

Mary Healy

John Holland

Mary Mitchell

Eileen Condon

John Goldsmith

Dennis Thompson

Gerry McCullough

Jeremy Hinchliff

Alexandar Altman

Maura Barrett

Damon King

Jeanne O'Dwyer

Michael Rumsey

Valerie Ryan

Catherine Tynan

T. West

An anthology of twenty-one crime, mystery, suspense and romance stories from nineteen authors, including Emmy-nominated John Goldsmith and Booker-nominated Jim Williams. This global collection of short stories from 400 to 7000 words covers everything from crime fiction to romantic suspense and historical mystery. Authors: John Goldsmith, Jim Williams, Jeremy Hinchliff, John Holland, Gerry McCullough, Alexandar Altman, R.A. Barnes, Maura Barrett, Eileen Condon, Mary Healy, Susan Howe, Damon King, Mary Mitchell, Jeanne O’Dwyer, Michael Rumsey, Valerie Ryan, Dennis Thompson, Catherine Tynan and T. West. Contents La Morvandelle by John Goldsmith – from rabbit stew to alien abduction Diodati by Jim Williams – of poets and monsters The Sand Students by Jeremy Hinchliff – a feud on shifting sands The Book by John Holland – the librarian takes liberties Harvey’s Lucky Day by Gerry McCullough – some say we make our own luck The Quiet Room by Alexandar Altman – overdosed on love Heirloom by R.A. Barnes – a deadly pact Son of Angus by Maura Barrett – a summer of mystic love The Red Scarf by Eileen Condon – unrequited love in the countryside Braille of Brocade by Mary Healy – discovering inner beauty The Five Loves of Frank by Jeremy Hinchliff – you’re not The One Two of a Kind by Susan Howe – a torrent of love Mr Mystery by Damon King – the dangers of internet dating That’s Enough! by Mary Mitchell – a disobedient husband Book Lovers by Jeanne O’Dwyer – reading between the lines Coaster Nights by Michael Rumsey – the grass is always greener Spilled Wine by Damon King – is it better to have loved and lost? One for the Road by Valerie Ryan – raise a glass to the happy couple Terminal Vengeance by Dennis Thompson – the gentler sex prevails Him by Catherine Tynan – he can’t be avoided forever Phantasmagoria by T. West – visiting old haunts

An Anthology of Crime, Mystery, Suspense and Romance Stories

Edge of Passion

His choices. Their lives. Released from maximum security prison, Gerard Mayes sits on a Dublin park bench, a blonde woman's fragrant head in a bag at his feet. He should have got the hell out of Dodge when D.I. Andy McAuliffe told him to. How has it come to this? And whose head is in the bag?

A Ger Mayes Crime Novel

Dodge

Thomas Blackwood is a shadow, working for a covert organization that dispenses justice on a grand scale. Twisted by personal tragedy, he has no hesitation wiping out his nominated targets. A collusion of terrifying proportions, with echoes of Clancy and le Carré, Koobi Fora will change forever your view of First World intervention in Africa, the cradle of human life.

The Crucible Part 1

Koobi Fora

A beginner’s guide to writing a novel, publishing as an independent ebook author and promoting your brand using social networks. With foreword by Jim Williams, author of ten internationally published novels including the Booker Prize nominated Scherzo. The New Author is an excellent piece of writing, combining deceptive simplicity, lucidity and charm: a trick which in practice is very difficult to pull off. The book is also informed by considerable intelligence and analysis founded on firsthand experience. Barnes explicitly warns against the trap that engagement at the required level can become obsessive and time consuming, and in a couple of nice vignettes he makes his point with wit and style. The New Author is a terrific companion for independent e-publishing and I recommend it. There are at least three reasons why you might want to buy this book: 1. you want to be an author; 2. you have already written a novel and want to publish it as an ebook; 3. you want to promote yourself as an author. This book is a beginner’s guide on how to do the above. It isn’t a magic elixir for foolproof million copy marketing of your ebook. It is based upon the experiences of this author and a broad-based peer group. I have to warn you right now, this is not going to be an easy journey. Less of a country stroll, more of a trek up Kilimanjaro. The good news is that almost anyone can trek up Kilimanjaro with the right support, appropriate equipment and a positive attitude. See you at the top. The New Author is a non-fiction work of 44,000 words. What this book does and does not contain The scope of this edition is deliberately limited to basic novel writing guidelines, first practical steps in building and operating a social media platform for authors, and the process of epublishing a novel on Amazon KDP and other market channels via Smashwords. A list of recommended further reading is provided that covers the subject matter, should readers wish to delve deeper into these areas. This edition of The New Author does not contain a method approach to novel writing, advice on publishing in print or a prescriptive ‘silver bullet’ approach to ebook marketing. The internet is a labyrinth of blogs, websites and web-based tools. User interfaces are constantly being improved, upgraded and changed. No screenshots have been included in this book in order to avoid early obsolescence and to keep the format and page display simple and readable. Hyperlinks to the internet have not been used for similar reasons and to avoid accidental use by the increasing number of ereaders with touch screens. Contents Introduction Foreword Part 1 - writing a novel - Have you got what it takes? - The time, space, support continuum - The Rules - Plot and premise - Planning and structure - Characters - Narrative Voice - Tense - Settings – the six senses - Pace & structure - Dialogue – people will talk - Theme - metaphor - Language and grammar - Editing - Writing peer groups - Beta readers - Vignette 1 - Peer review; the blind leading the blind? Part 2 - Promoting your brand using social networks - Brand - Nom de Plume? - Content - the nitty gritty of your social network platform - Website / blog style - Search Engine Optimisation SEO for your blog / website - Facebook - Twitter - Reader groups - Other social networks - Vignette 2 - Compulsive Communication Syndrome Part 3 - publishing an independent ebook - Getting your manuscript into shape for publishing - Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) - KDP reports - KDP Community - Amazon Author Central - Smashwords - AutoVetter - Premium status - Your pricing on the web - Your ebook’s reviews on the web And finally… - Self-publishing in print - Marketing an ebook - Vignette 3 - Under the influence - social networks Ruby’s Top Ten Tips for Ebook Publishing Recommended reading

Writing, Self-Publishing & Author Platforms

The New Author

R.A. Barnes

Books

Your next favorite book is out there