READ ALL ABOUT IT: Cyber Monday Deal (& Beyond) for Book Lovers!

Hi guys!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers...the place to be when the need to read comes a knockin and you are ready with a big plate of "YES PLEASE!".  ^_^

Today as many of you know is CYBER MONDAY.  For those not up on the lingo, it means today is the day between now and Christmas that you can get uber great deals online...sorta like Black Friday but without the freezing your booty off outside bit.  Anywho, today felt extremely appropriate to shine a light on a FANTASTIC deal that was sent my way for a bookish treasure you or perhaps those you know would enjoy under their tree this year.  It's a book I sampled way back when and while it seems out of my usual box at first glance, trust me when I say IT'S REALLY GOOD.  I've yet to have the chance to pick up a copy of my own to finish my reading adventure, but this special holiday offer may be changing my tune very soon.

So, are you ready to READ ALL ABOUT IT?

Here we go!

First things first....let's take a look at the book....

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Nikolas & Company, Episode 1:

The Merman and the Moon Forgotten

by

Kevin McGill

Illustrations by

Carlyle McCullough

"A long time ago in a world not so far away..."

Senior stagecoach driver Yeri Willrow thought he was performing a simple drive and drop for his mysterious passengers, until they are attacked by foul-breath red-eyed creatures. He soon learns that his passengers are a family of automaton-legged merfolk, and he is their only hope. Yeri suddenly finds himself tasked with saving the merfolk or they will fall to the peril of the creature most foul.

Sometime in the near future...

Fourteen-year-old Nick lives in a time when one can zip from country to country in mach-speed hovercars, extend their life indefinitely through cerebral downloads, and have every whim taken care of by their ever faithful nannydrone.

Nick hates it.

Aside from the refugee camps, overpopulation, and unchecked consumerism filling every city across the globe, Nick just doesnt belong. That is when he hears the voice of a woman:

"The Rones lie about their true intent. They enter the city of Huron at the peril of us all."

Shortly after, his slightly crazed grandfather reveals to him:

"All you've ever heard about Moon is a lie, my dear Nikolas. He was not always a mere satellite, a ghost wandering the stars. In an age before our own, Moon was our twin, and in him bore the whole of magical life. The cradle of this magical civilization was a fantastic metropolis filled with fire-breathing winged lions, volcano-born nymphs, automaton-legged mermaids, and so much magic you could smell it. We called this metropolis Huron, and you, Nikolas, are her steward."

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Sound good?

You bet your best bookmark it is.

It's high on adventure, unique when it comes to story line, and will keep you turning pages until you reach the end.  If you need more info before deciding, just click HERE to be whisked away to the official series site.  Oh and by the way...the end is not really the end because there is already another installment in the series!  So no worries if you thought you'd be left high and dry....

Now, on the the EXTRA SPECIAL part of today's post....

...THE DEAL.

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SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE!

NOW through ??,

YOU can pick up a

SIGNED copy of... 

Nikolas & Company, Episode 1:

The Merman and the Moon Forgotten

...for only $3.99

with FREE SHIPPING!

Click HERE to grab this special offer while it lasts!

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How's that for an easy way to check someone off your holiday shopping list and perhaps even score a new read for yourself?  I think it's rather FABULOUS if I do say so myself  and quite generous of the author and publisher.  (THANKS guys!)

So whether you pick this deal up for yourself, your neighbor, a friend, or a friend of a friend, do me a favor....SPREAD THE WORD!  After all, it is the season of giving...and if you happen to score a little savings along the way, well I know my wallet would be a bit merrier and bright.

Until next time...happy reading!

SUMMER READING: FREE SIGNED copy of Nikolas & Company!

Hi there readers!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers....the place to be when you're in the mood for something that can whisk you away to another place, another time...without racking up actual airline miles.  Today we are bringing to you a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT courtesy of author Kevin McGill.  Perhaps you've heard of him?  If not, there's no time like the present...and speaking of "present", he aims to give just that to a few, excuse 1000 lucky readers! 

....READ ALL ABOUT IT....

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Take The Ride:

1000 signed copies of my book, Nikolas and Company: The Merman and The Moon Forgotten, will be given away on July 6th.
I explain more in the announcement video: (Also, you can watch my book go into space!) 

 http://nikolasandco.com/taketheride

July 6th, Aero Studios will mail 1000 free, signed copies of my book, Nikolas and Company: The Merman and The Moon Forgotten to those who get their orders in first. You don’t have to pay for the book, or shipping and handling. To qualify: Be between the ages of 10 and 17 (If you know someone between 10 and 17, feel free to order for them!). Live in the US (adults can also get a free digital copy). 


CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY NOW

 

Oh, and you also have to LOVE crazy, fantasy adventures about a fourteen-year-old boy being chased by monsters aboard a shuttle launch, automaton-legged mermen walking on land, and travelling down murky waterways deep underground…on the moon! 
Don’t know what I mean? Well, here’s a little teaser video for The Merman and The Moon Forgotten:

What do the reviewers think? Click here.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY NOW

- Take The Ride
Kevin McGill

 

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That's right!

YOUR chance to score a free signed print edition of the book...and if you don't qualify for the contest age wise but still want to check out the bookish fun, submit your info for a free ebook edition. 

So, what are you waiting for?

Get clickin'!

Until next time...happy reading...

READ ALL ABOUT IT: Exciting News for 'Nikolas & Co'

Hi everyone!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Some exciting bookish news just reached my inbox and I simply HAD to share it with you....so of course there's only ONE type of post that could simply be done.  Time for you to...

...READ ALL ABOUT IT!

You may remember earlier this year hearing a little something about a forth coming book entitled Nikolas and Co: A Creature Most Foul.   If not, no worries, simply click here or here for a brief reminder.  Don't worry, I'll wait.

 

*tick tock*

*tick tock*

 

You're back?

Good.

This new work of fantasy is by author Kevin McGill from Aero Studios and guess what?

It's NOW AVAILABLE in its full fledged colorfully zany finalized version...and ready for readers like you and me to begin devouring its bookish goodness. 

 

 

 

Are you ready for a grand adventure?

Then let's go!

Pick up your copy today via Amazon and let the adventure begin!

 

 

To view a vlog from author Kevin McGill himself, just check out the official YouTube channel, and to discover more about this exciting tale coming our way, feel free to visit the official website or follow along on Twitter.

Until next time....happy reading!

WAT!: Nikolas and Company: A Creature Most Foul by Kevin McGill

Hi there, insatiable readers!

It's Friday....woo-hoo!

Here's hoping your weekend plans are all in order and everything comes off without a hitch.  Times here have been crazy busy, but what's new right?  Blog wise, we saw a few varied posts this week including a tour from Chronicle Books for their recent YA release, Spinning Out by David Stahler Jr.  Be sure to check it out becuase...well A)  it's good; B) there's a chance for you to win a copy all your own!  So just check out yesterday's post or click on the 'Current Contests' link in the right hand side bar.  Moving on....

I was lucky enough to partake in a recent 'First Look' event for a new children's title coming this September to a bookshelf near you.  It's a fantasy type adventure with creatures galore but enough human heart to reach a wide audience....in my opinion of course.  ^_^  Hmm...I think I feel a post coming on...because really....

 

WAT!

 

The WAT! MEME stands for 'What A Tease!'.  It exists to showcase those samplers and book excerpts that you've read and wish to highlight to some degree on your site...yet you have not had the chance to read the entire book for a review....thus, the "tease" aspect.  Have you run into this problem as well?  Feel free to "borrow" this MEME and post away!

Now on to today's feature...

 

Nikolas and Company:

A Creature Most Foul

by

Kevin McGill

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Wow.

What to say about this one?

It seems the city of Huron is calling for its protector, its steward...to stop the Rones from committing a peril to one and all.  Sounds ominous, right?  What if I told you that message was being conveyed mentally, ESP-ish if you will, to a 14 year old boy....from another time...on Earth....the former brother of Mon?  Yep....things just got a bit more interesting.

With Merrows and scuccas and all other manner of fantastical beasts and devices, you are in for a wondrous adventure to say the least.  I was skeptical at first, given my penchant for disliking high fantasy novels at times, but this one keeps it grounded enough for the likes of me  The cast of characters is wonderful.  From Nikolas to Grand (his grandfather), Tim (his disbelieving brother) to the Wendell sisters (comprised of a shopper, protector, and chef in the making)....even Xantheus and Daniel (fantasy gamer and grand-high science geek respectively) bring their own flair to this motley crew.  The chapters transition the story between character voices and time frames smoothly, never leaving you behind in the stardust.

Final thoughts...what a tease!

I can't wait for the full book release this September.

If you're on the edge of your seat and simply can't wait to get a taste of this one for yourself, problem solved!  The author is sharing the 'First Look' experience with readers round the world now on the book website, so go ahead!  Download the first 100 pages and see for yourself.

Special thanks to author Kevin McGill for the sneak peek.  Be sure to check out the book's website for more information (and don't forget to follow on Twitter!) and mark yor calendars for the upcoming book birthday.

So what have you been teased with of late?

Our wish lists are ready...do tell!

Until next time....happy reading!