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May 20, 2021 11:01 pm

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KHAJIIT HAS WARES, IF YOU HAVE COIN

Buckled up, it’s time for the quarterly run down of all my books in case you forgot. Spoiler alert: you didn’t. Anywho…


For one, the longer version of The Mercurian Endeavor, my prequel short story starring Chet and Whizz is free on Amazon for US and UK readers. It’s got about a thousand more absurd words than the one you can grab on Story Origin or Bookfunnel, so click the link below and download away.


THE MERCURIAN ENDEAVOR


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For two, I’ve also dropped Slab Steele and the Venusian Exchange down to 99 cents for a bit to see how that dog hunts. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, do me a favor and throw a rectangular Washington minus a circular Lincoln at the thing to see if it sticks. Sorry for the ‘Merica themed currency terminology there. I’d translate it into loonies or pounds or dollarydoos or whatever for all of you abroad, but I’m not even sure where to begin that math problem. But if you’re feeling up to it, feel free to send me a translation of this bargain basement price in your currency of choice at the email address below. Get weird with it. Dogecoin, perhaps? To the moon!


SLAB STEELE AND THE VENUSIAN EXCHANGE


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For three, Slab Steele and the Outer Rim Job is… still $3.99. But the title alone is worth the price admission, plus you get to find out who Danny McBride—I mean, Brick Wahl is. And Whizz just might find his number two....


SLAB STEELE AND THE OUTER RIM JOB


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THE DIRTY PROMO SECTION

Click a link. It only takes a second. You don’t even have to look at or download any of the awesome free stuff that awaits. Heck, 200 clicks here and I’ll post the first chapter of my work in progress. Make me regret the offer.


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Sci-Fi Blast: Free Sci-Fi Ebooks

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Bookspry.com Sci-Fi Giveaway

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Sci-Fi Futures: Free Sci-Fi Ebooks

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Free Sci-Fi and Fantasy Story Giveaway

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FREEBIE OF THE FORTNIGHT I

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Galaxy Cruise: The Maiden Voyage 

by Marcus Alexander Heart

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Leo MacGavin is not the brightest specimen of humanity. But when he inadvertently rescues a flirty alien heiress, he’s promoted from second-rate lounge entertainer to captain of the galaxy’s most sophisticated cruise ship.


Before he can flee in terror, a human-hating executive gives Leo an ultimatum—complete the vessel’s maiden voyage or mankind’s last colony will be turned into a sewage dump. To make matters worse, a militant cyborg is undermining his authority, a giant spider is terrifying the passengers, and a sentient plant keeps stealing all the beer.


If Leo ever wants to see his home again, he’ll have to keep the guests happy through seven days of onboard antics and madcap shore excursions. As strange malfunctions tear the ship apart, can he hold his rag-tag crew together, or will he flush the last bastion of humanity down the crapper?


GET YOUR FREE ADVANCE COPY HERE

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FREEBIE OF THE FORTNIGHT II

First Command 

by Jay Toney

Jay is back by popular demand, but at an even greater value than last time!


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Bartholomew Roberts is retiring, leaving his son in command of the Queen Anne’s Revenge. It is his first command, and it may be his last. The Alliance will do everything in their power to ensure that he fails.

 

Failure in the Alliance is not tolerated. If Doc Roberts is lucky, they will hang him. If not, he will be sent to a reeducation center, mind-wiped, and a control collar will be placed around his neck, then he will be paraded in the streets of Avalon’s capital city, as an example of what happens to people who fail in their missions.

 

He can’t afford to fail!


GET YOUR FREE COPY HERE

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FREEBIE OF THE FORTNIGHT III

The Open Source Time Machine 

by Joe Vasicek

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The day Carl Kearsley proved that time travel was impossible was the day he received a visit from his future self. But was it too late to finally realize his dream? The answer would change the course of his life for all time.

 

This story appeared on The New Accelerator in January 2019.

 

GET YOUR FREE COPY HERE

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I know, I know. I’m beating a dead horse here. But if it’s not too much trouble, please take a moment to leave a review or rating of my work at one of the links below. Hearing a few nice words, seeing a new rating pop up, or finding out that someone actually got a laugh out of one of my stupid jokes makes me glow like I’ve been lit with the fires of Sol. Plus, in a world obsessed with stars and algorithms, every little bit of exposure helps.


-Ron-


The Mercurian Endeavor


Slab Steele and the Venusian Exchange


Slab Steele and the Outer Rim Job


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"Come on up. Let's see if we can resolve our grievances the democratic way."


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Haven’t got your copy of Slab Steele and the Venusian Exchange yet? What are you waiting for? Available now on Amazon and Audible.


Itching for more Slab Steele? You can buy the sequel, Slab Steele and the Outer Rim Job, today.


Okay, so you’re looking for a freebie. Go ahead and grab The Mercurian Endeavor then.

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