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“Forgive Me, Alex” Gets a Great Review, and Is a Semi-Finalist at Kindle Book Review’s Best Indie Books of 2012

Yeah, I had a pretty good day yesterday. First, I started a month-long book tour for Forgive Me, Alex, through Novel Publicity. Stop by and check it out: 3 $50 Prizes are up for grabs.

The first review out of that tour was done by Anne Chaconas. She had many nice things to say, and I hope you’ll drop by and post your own comment.

Excerpt: “Diamond does in Forgive Me, Alex what I wish more contemporary authors would do: He brings me right into the story, forcing me to identify with the characters. I didn’t have a choice–I would feel Tony Hooper’s wrath and need for revenge, I would wallow in Mitchell Norton’s desperate inability to ward off his demons. I would cheer for Diana Gregorio’s unbelievable ballsiness in the face of seemingly unbeatable odds. I would weep, shedding actual tears, for Alex Hooper’s childhood.”

Then, just as I was basking in that good news, I received notification from Kindle Book Reviews that Forgive Me, Alex is a semi-finalist in their Best Indie Books of 2012 – Mystery/Thriller Category.

“Forgive Me, Alex” – Semi-Finalist in the Mystery/Thriller category, Kindle Book Review’s Best Indie Books of 2012

So yeah, I had a pretty good day. ***Me smiling*** I wonder how today will go?

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Cover Reveal for “The Devil’s Bane” – The Sequel to “Forgive Me, Alex”

I’m excited to share the cover for my upcoming psychological thriller, The Devil’s Bane, which is a sequel to Forgive Me, Alex. The cover was created by Sam Keiser, an artist with Evolved Publishing.

Yep, Tony Hooper and Mitchell Norton are each making a return appearance, along with some of the supporting characters from FMA. Naturally, The Devil’s Bane will be introducing some new characters as well, as the cover may hint at.

I’d love to know what you think about the cover (my fellow EP-ers needn’t weigh in here.)

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12 eBooks To Entertain You for Hours – A 3-Day Event from Evolved Publishing!

Evolved Publishing is making is easier for you to enjoy their eBooks. Get 12 of them, each with fantastic reviews, some awards, and legions of fans… for just $2.99 each (SAVINGS of $1-2 EACH). But hurry! This special event lasts for 3 DAYS ONLY – May 22-24.

Check out what they’re offering:

  1. An Epic Fantasy unlike any you’ve read before, sure to redefine the genre forever
  2. A riveting Psychological Suspense Thriller that delves into the mind of a serial killer, and of the man who hunts such monsters
  3. 2 YA Paranormal Thriller/Romance from the Award-Winning Forbidden series, featuring kids from the notorious Rent-A-Kid school
  4. A YA Paranormal Fantasy featuring Norse Gods and Valkyries
  5. A YA Romantic Adventure featuring Zombies and set in the Old West
  6. A Historical Fiction novel with a rare, uplifting, authentic glimpse into Native American Indian culture
  7. 2 Lower-Grade Chapter Books (Color-Illustrated) with important life lessons for kids 4-9, featuring Unicorns and Garbage Goblins and Dragons, oh my!
  8. A Children’s Picture Book for kids 3-6 years old, with charming illustrations sharing the wayward adventures of an intrepid bird
  9. A Memoir to inspire and motivate teens and young adults
  10. A Short Story Anthology with 10 terrific tales from 10 talented authors

Don’t miss this chance to load-up your Kindle! Click the link below for list of selections:

Evolved Publishing – Current Promotions

And please enjoy!

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Writers Need Readers – Period!

One of the primary concerns that has driven me from Day 1 of my writing career is this: How shall I appeal to readers, so that they will want to read every piece I publish?

Ultimately, the answer is simple: Provide the reader with a great reading value.

Okay. Great. How shall I: (A) Produce the best possible book, and; (B) Convince potential readers to take a chance on it?

Well, I provided part of that answer in an article I posted yesterday: From Evolved Publishing: Our Covenant with Readers

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A Good Week for “Forgive Me, Alex” – a Psychological Thriller

Amazon decided to discount my novel, Forgive Me, Alex, this week, offering $1.00 OFF. I have no idea how long it will last, so you may want to take advantage of it sooner rather than later. (Click on cover below for Amazon link.)

Forgive Me, Alex is now officially nominated for a Global eBook Award in the Thriller Fiction category. Wish me luck!

"Forgive Me, Alex" by Lane Diamond - Thriller Fiction Nominee

Reviews continue to trickle in, and to be strong (4.7-Star Average). It picked up a 4 and two 5s in the last couple weeks. I’m always thrilled to hear readers are enjoying it. Makes it all worthwhile.

If you’re a fan of thrillers, and you’re a book blogger who posts reviews at both Amazon and Goodreads, contact me with your links, and I may provide you a free eBook copy in return for your reviewing consideration.

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PROMOTION – Get “Forgive Me, Alex” and All Other Evolved Publishing Books at a DISCOUNT – 2 DAYS ONLY

First, reviews continue to come in for my psychological thriller, Forgive Me, Alex, and people seem quite… well… thrilled. Here’s what some people have said about my book at Amazon:

5/5 Stars: “I walk away with a deep emotional connection to these characters and their plight. They are like old friends, and any time a book can create that bond with characters, I say well done.” – Tim C. Ward (Podcaster and Book Blogger)

5/5 Stars: “Lane gets you into the head of the characters and you feel this bond with them, urging you to read faster to find out what happens next. You know you are reading a great book when you need to stop reading, but keep telling yourself just one more chapter, then one more leads to half the book.” – Jennifer @ Can’t Put It Down (A Book Review Site)

5/5 Stars: “I could not help but think to myself that the storyline was more real than imagined—I could all too often feel myself being pulled into the minds of the characters, especially Tony.” – JesterDev

5/5 Stars: “This thriller hooked me from the very beginning and I found it near impossible to put it aside. I carried my kindle with me everywhere I went and when snatches of time presented itself, I pulled out the Kindle and read.” – Angela Scott, Author of Wanted, Dead or Undead (March 2012)

5/5 Stars: “Lane Diamond has hit a home run with this brilliant, riveting and deeply engaging psychological thriller. Not only is his writing style flawless, his storytelling skills are unparalleled.” – Kimberly Kinrade, Author of National Forward Literature Award-winning book, Forbidden Mind

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I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to see such reviews, and to get emails from people telling me how much they loved my book. What a terrific feeling! I hope you’ll have the same experience.

To encourage you to take that risk, Forgive Me, Alex will be on sale, marked down from its regular price of $6.99 to just $2.99 this Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21-22. Additionally, some of my short stories will be FREE.

Stop over at our Evolved Publishing site, where you can find a list of all the items ON SALE for our group.

Evolved Publishing Special Promotion – 2 DAYS ONLY

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