tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4818299446537377722024-02-20T02:36:43.260-08:00Malcom Massey, AuthorNovelist, Independent Publishing Coach, Writing Instructor &
former Teacher at The Muse Writer's Center.
Author of "1982: A Prequel to Orwell's 1984" in addition to 7 action-adventure novels in "The Martin Culver Series" and other non-fiction works.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-40059120668400905622023-06-22T10:30:00.000-07:002023-06-22T10:30:37.666-07:00Ethical A.I. for Authors<p>So much buzz about A.I. or Artificial Intelligence in every industry. Writing and Publishing are no exception. Programs exist that apparently will provide a completed novel in minimal time to the unmotivated author. What quality is provided? That remains to be seen. </p><p>But is it ethical to use A.I., ( which I prefer to write as A/I ) in your writing? If so, how? </p><p>We face ethical questions daily. For instance, we do not copy/steal/plagiarize others ideas & concepts. Can using a tool, such as A/I, violate ethical principles?</p><p> Let's examine the pros & cons of A/I use for writers:</p><p>Pros: As a tool for inspiration, idea generation, concept expansion</p><p>Cons: When the writer presents A/I generated material as their own original concept, unattributed.</p><p>In my latest novel, "The Secret of Blue Scorpion Key" https://tinyurl.com/2hd9vzvz ,I feature an A/I antagonist that opposes my main character. </p><p>For accuracy, I ethically used A/I in two ways: </p><p>1. To learn the nuances of A/I conversation, I interviewed A/I entities such as Bing and various chat-bots to learn, much as I might interview any expert in their field, exploring limits and parameters of its abilities.</p><p>2. I also used A/I to generate images for scenes I imagined but for which I could not find existing images. I provided key words and terms, and the A/I produced images options to choose from. I was careful to use A/I that placed it's images immediately into the public domain, then attributed these as used in my book trailer. </p><p>My A/I experience found severe limitations in the abilities of A/I to converse and to create accurate, realistic images, particularly of humans. I feel my use of A/I in these ways, without letting it write my story, was fair and ethical use. </p><p>Is there an ethical way to use A/I in writing? Yes, with precautions, good judgment and accurate attribution. </p><p>Your opinion?</p><p>https://photos.app.goo.gl/QSGrzbU3Gcjpm2my5</p>MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038538146978219645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-86736091571003427262022-09-17T18:53:00.001-07:002023-02-04T06:33:20.449-08:00Your Main Character's Name Means What?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwj1KFOEZPqKMTXh87VlszmQ7cYL0kSHCOEpg2lVPyjy23MxP1d9yupzESXuVIV7BRcmuiVDnO9t1xc8cMsuXhhGLqbKw13FNhG_85FRLuIEEpjwoeiRbTFj_42R7Q1ofQ0ol_2kQhaFaguAPlcfVIFEfHM9nOIEX1FQTWG3UUH6o3hnsBYM6Cb8xY/s200/culver.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="150" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwj1KFOEZPqKMTXh87VlszmQ7cYL0kSHCOEpg2lVPyjy23MxP1d9yupzESXuVIV7BRcmuiVDnO9t1xc8cMsuXhhGLqbKw13FNhG_85FRLuIEEpjwoeiRbTFj_42R7Q1ofQ0ol_2kQhaFaguAPlcfVIFEfHM9nOIEX1FQTWG3UUH6o3hnsBYM6Cb8xY/s1600/culver.jpeg" width="150" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Many readers of <b>"<a href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Martin-Culver-Series-8-book-series/dp/B074CFR5PY" target="_blank">The Martin Culver Series</a>"</b> have asked me, "What is the significance of the name <u>Martin Culver</u>, your main character?" </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">I was searching for a name that was short, two-syllable words, like my own name. Similar to myself, Martin Culver has no middle name. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">In addition, most series fans know that historical research always plays a part in these fast-paced action adventure novels. The same is true for many of my character names. Here is the straight answer on my main character's name.</span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Over the course of 8 novels in <b>"<a href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Martin-Culver-Series-8-book-series/dp/B074CFR5PY" target="_blank">The Martin Culver Series</a>"</b>, Martin Culver has battled though extended war-like conditions to find limited periods of peace. This conflicted, unsettled existence is foretold in his very name.</span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b>Martin</b> is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Martin comes from the Latin name <i>Martinus</i>, which is a derivative of Mars, who was <u>the Roman god of war</u>. </span><br aria-hidden="true" style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br aria-hidden="true" style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The surname <b>CULVER</b> was an Old English locational name 'the dweller at <u>the sign of the dove</u>' or 'one who keeps doves'. Surnames originally denoted the individual's occupation, and at times, their disposition.</span><br aria-hidden="true" style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br aria-hidden="true" style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">So then, the name of <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Martin-Culver-Series-8-book-series/dp/B074CFR5PY" target="_blank">Martin Culver</a></b> is taken </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">from the Roman god of War, and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">from 'dovekeeper', or 'dovelike'. War-like and dove-like at the same time. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #201f1e; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The name Martin Culver literally means "War and Peace".</span></div></div>MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038538146978219645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-73846732909725694542022-08-29T17:02:00.001-07:002022-08-29T17:02:26.876-07:00"The Mystery of Calusa Key" Book Trailer Global Premiere<p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPFeeYABAsKXWZIB1CQdzdVwFYmOG-Sn8aBVq-LVre-yaHtGYi7NSCHNZsp7N6UXg_FTK8XBKkucLyFnduuf0RrouPUub0q9Aw_GnJQl2eQglYaiECnZc4nkXn8ep1RI-UHVuGOIiRtRTj4t7WCc3Dv5LCJk8aoZfSn1F_FWRmkTKxqfDnF9B5yUJ/s1125/1661813070583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="705" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPFeeYABAsKXWZIB1CQdzdVwFYmOG-Sn8aBVq-LVre-yaHtGYi7NSCHNZsp7N6UXg_FTK8XBKkucLyFnduuf0RrouPUub0q9Aw_GnJQl2eQglYaiECnZc4nkXn8ep1RI-UHVuGOIiRtRTj4t7WCc3Dv5LCJk8aoZfSn1F_FWRmkTKxqfDnF9B5yUJ/s320/1661813070583.jpg" width="201" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />The Global Premiere of <a href="https://youtu.be/Tai8W7nmO4Y" target="_blank">"The Mystery of Calusa Key"</a> is now available for you to see and enjoy! You know what this means, right? </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">This means that the novel of the same name, "The Mystery of Calusa Key" will be released very soon. Amazon is the publisher, as always, so it will be available on Kindle and in Print. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">So take a listen, and let me know what you think. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Best place to share feedback?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://facebook.com/The-Mystery-of-Calusa-Key-100508259469453">"The Mystery of Calusa Key" Facebook Page!</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Malcom</span></p><p><br /></p>MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038538146978219645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-79543777355932065842022-03-03T09:09:00.002-08:002022-04-03T06:44:08.294-07:002022 Writers Conference Melbourne, FL Hilton Rialto<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ-cm61bDxW9vV_DZX_jGu_yzNuco0KsUJ9XuVGZARX8bnVdiSGyTVd950BgV947GOhZ1UjUMlh1gvfufaLHkDG8eKUhhrUKz48oqR5LoGf4HJcEe2n7mR8_WgCAVYwYZ41JtIVaFLK0V2tdSp9IxCkCqFywrQL6NXf5qhYUkfdgBgqJQTqgx5MLYD=s300" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ-cm61bDxW9vV_DZX_jGu_yzNuco0KsUJ9XuVGZARX8bnVdiSGyTVd950BgV947GOhZ1UjUMlh1gvfufaLHkDG8eKUhhrUKz48oqR5LoGf4HJcEe2n7mR8_WgCAVYwYZ41JtIVaFLK0V2tdSp9IxCkCqFywrQL6NXf5qhYUkfdgBgqJQTqgx5MLYD" width="300" /></a></div>I will be participating for the second time in the 13th Annual Writers Conference presented by Authors for Authors, to be held at the Hilton Rialto Sunday April 24th from 9 AM to 5 PM!<p></p><p>There will be speakers, discussions, display tables, with opportunities for networking with other authors. </p><p>This time I will be speaking that day on the topic "Writing the Killer Plot". No, it's not about murder. It's about keeping your readers on the edge of their seat to see what will happen next. I hope to see you there. </p><p>To register to attend this event, click <a href="https://authorsforauthors.com/spring-event" target="_blank">here</a>. Registration is open through April 15th. </p><p><br /></p>MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038538146978219645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-26615207576790807502021-07-30T07:13:00.002-07:002021-07-30T07:13:32.343-07:00 "1982: A Prequel to Orwell's 1984" Published!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTDFACy-E3bTuZHEJKNkWyGxwnGf2uWxWne2a4utgDI-7ue5R5lV4UKbE5KUlHv4tgPXioryzmzrIZQcAuzt6EEDfkmvFIqSGA_QvUS6KpmUqPc5xydFhgcwKGq9M_lcw7FLyjxOMxUI/s500/Amazon+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="314" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTDFACy-E3bTuZHEJKNkWyGxwnGf2uWxWne2a4utgDI-7ue5R5lV4UKbE5KUlHv4tgPXioryzmzrIZQcAuzt6EEDfkmvFIqSGA_QvUS6KpmUqPc5xydFhgcwKGq9M_lcw7FLyjxOMxUI/s320/Amazon+Cover.jpg" width="201" /></a></div>Today is a great day! My latest novel, "1982: A Prequel to Orwell's 1984" has been published! The print version became available for purchase as of July 30, 2021. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/1982-Prequel-Orwells-Malcom-Massey-ebook/dp/B09932N4PP/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=1982&qid=1626877027&s=books&sr=1-13" target="_blank">Click here to purchase.</a> <p></p><p>If you read (or have heard of ) Orwell's 1984, you may have wondered about the disastrous chain of events that led to the dystopian nightmare that was Winston Smith's life. </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/1982-Prequel-Orwells-Malcom-Massey-ebook/dp/B09932N4PP/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=1982&qid=1626877027&s=books&sr=1-13" target="_blank">"1982: A Prequel to Orwell's 1984"</a> is a detailed novel providing a look into the dark months leading up to Orwell's 1984, from the unique perspective of Winston's nephew now living in the former United States, the district of New Acirema. </p><p>Learn what phenomenal events took place to Transition our world from the one that we knew and loved, to a totalitarian nightmare that challenges every concept of freedom and liberty. </p><p>Learn how the Great Reset played out differently than anyone anticipated, to the point that even our calendars cannot be trusted.</p><p>Find out who The OverState is, how they seized and Consolidated power, who their enemies are, & their objectives. Unravel the myriad of decades-old strategies that plunged the world into utter chaos. </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/1982-Prequel-Orwells-Malcom-Massey-ebook/dp/B09932N4PP/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=1982&qid=1626877027&s=books&sr=1-13" target="_blank">This novel</a>, or novella, is a standalone project not connected with "The Martin Culver Series" but will, like those novels, keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. </p><p>You will want to read this novel as a companion piece to Orwell's "1984". </p><p>Order your copy today at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/1982-Prequel-Orwells-Malcom-Massey-ebook/dp/B09932N4PP/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=1982&qid=1626877027&s=books&sr=1-13">"1982: A Prequel to Orwell's 1984."</a> Digital also available. </p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-75670956906770177872021-03-03T09:41:00.002-08:002021-03-03T10:18:13.366-08:00More for Readers and Fans in 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9glI99aSP3k77M38KbTjfwxwSe1WjkveCSvmTxTIWKXm4ldNuzzc9OhZR_Dh-PulK-Srq5WNUGlmF-gn8SohtBZmsMPy4BdQy1yYFnz-4MSHvxNrFzj3lGmKMUe5qnBaq-nrg4skENw/s2048/booksign+022021.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9glI99aSP3k77M38KbTjfwxwSe1WjkveCSvmTxTIWKXm4ldNuzzc9OhZR_Dh-PulK-Srq5WNUGlmF-gn8SohtBZmsMPy4BdQy1yYFnz-4MSHvxNrFzj3lGmKMUe5qnBaq-nrg4skENw/w196-h261/booksign+022021.jpeg" width="196" /></a></div>Fans and readers of The Martin Culver Series of action adventure novels will be glad to know that writing and publishing activity has taken off like a rocket in 2021, after a Sabbatical Year and a major move in 2020! And all of it benefits my readers and fans!<p></p><p>Thank you to those of you who attended the recent Local Author Book Signing that I held here in Melbourne, FL! I hope you are enjoying your new novels, wherever you are in the series. Watch for more events in the near future, being planned now. </p><p>If you were unable to attend the Book Signing, but want to own any of the 7 novels in the series or purchase them as a gift, email me at: <a href="mailto:malcom@malcommassey.com">malcom@malcommassey.com</a>. I will respond with a great price for your novel signed, sealed and delivered. This also works for the next novel in the series. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmM_xIc6nuaRcLKXkYS7_9-vg2upKod4vdKkan8garJ3DwSRUkm0LpZBkFDc9Fml85zlbfWXnPBsBq62XIDv4X0RCJo7BG2AyTFLoupwCpVKezIiUpTmtpHnYFeAekClFWg1jlOk4lYw/s794/golden+skull.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmM_xIc6nuaRcLKXkYS7_9-vg2upKod4vdKkan8garJ3DwSRUkm0LpZBkFDc9Fml85zlbfWXnPBsBq62XIDv4X0RCJo7BG2AyTFLoupwCpVKezIiUpTmtpHnYFeAekClFWg1jlOk4lYw/w134-h134/golden+skull.jpg" width="134" /></a></div>In addition, I have actively begun writing the 8th novel in the series. This novel is set in Florida, involving sunken treasure, the Calusa tribe, abandoned weapons systems and of course the IAF and the CIA. So now is the time to read up, catch up on the series, make sure you are ready. Publication is anticipated by Summer 2021. Buy your novels for digital reading on any device here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey">www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey</a>. <p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJXcwfHmukCzEt3kM_GU6vh4aSyt7qUlDvb3yMOZmdDh1NF7ZSe75W2PYnsdmw4aB_McaXOGjF0M1jNmXGRoinyr36khT6jO9GHOAoG9B6_Bdc8snirtvtdqq1wH4pJFi9zQlWjBn60o/s252/gold+doubloons.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="252" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJXcwfHmukCzEt3kM_GU6vh4aSyt7qUlDvb3yMOZmdDh1NF7ZSe75W2PYnsdmw4aB_McaXOGjF0M1jNmXGRoinyr36khT6jO9GHOAoG9B6_Bdc8snirtvtdqq1wH4pJFi9zQlWjBn60o/w200-h129/gold+doubloons.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Since so much of The Martin Culver Series revolves around sunken Spanish treasure, I have actively begun to hunt Spanish treasure along the beaches near our new home in Florida. These beaches are the site of the sinking of Spain's 1715 Treasure Fleet. Many millions of dollars of treasure were lost, most of it never recovered. This is also the site of Mel Fisher's first treasure hunt in Florida, one that still produces Spanish silver and gold. I will keep you posted how this is going. I already have some found items to show you in future posts. You can visit this site again at <a href="http://www.malcommassey.com">www.malcommassey.com</a>.<p></p><p>Another feature of 2021 is that I will be making regular updates of Malcom Massey, Author with a special monthly communication to those on our mailing list. Email me at <a href="mailto:malcom@malcommassey.com">malcom@malcommassey.com</a> if you want to receive these updates.</p><p>These updates are for for readers and fans of The Martin Culver Series, to make the novels come more alive with background details, and will include videos of character and location background, treasure hunt updates, and news related to the series. </p><p>The monthly email will be a summary highlight of the past month, with previews of the coming month's activities and events</p><p>Finally, thank you to each of you for helping to make The Martin Culver Series a success. This has been a fun, fantastic journey all the way through, and shows no signs of becoming less interesting, thanks to you. </p><p>Regards, </p><p>Malcom</p>MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038538146978219645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-36489444897960108152020-09-20T12:10:00.004-07:002020-09-20T12:10:50.614-07:00Sabbatical Year Nearly Complete. What's next?<p style="text-align: right;"> Where has the time gone? 2020 is three-quarters done, and won't we all be glad when this year is over? I know I will be, for several reasons, not the least of which is that I am itchy to begin writing again. </p><p>Trying to remain positive, I recognize that for all the negatives, 2020 has also had its share of high points. My move to a new state went without a hitch, house renovations went as well as can be expected. I found that I have more applicable skills to the renovation task than I recalled, plus we love our new city. So many new things to see and do. </p><p>As far as writing is concerned, I took off 2020 to focus on the move, shift gears from teaching writing classes and truthfully, to take a break from writing my adventure fiction novels in "<a href="www.amazon.com/amazon/malcommassey" target="_blank">The Martin Culver Series</a>" after writing 7 novels. </p><p>I realize now how much miss writing this series, conducting the archaeological research, and discovering what comes next in Martin Culver's ongoing struggle to survive while impacting the endless cycle of stolen artifacts smuggled daily across the globe, perpetuating war and world conflict.</p><p>As you read this, I'm gearing up for book 8 in the series, dusting off the keyboard, digging deep into the intense research that goes into every Martin Culver novel. </p><p>A preview you say? I can't do that. But I can tell you that the series moves to the Florida Keys and the Caribbean, with Martin and Sandra Culver back in action together. I can also tell you that the world is a very different place after novel 7 in the series. "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Maltese-Venus-Martin-Culver-ebook/dp/B07VDW7ZJY#:~:text=A%20power%2Dhungry%20madman%20forces,old%20celebration%20kindles%20conflicting%20loyalties." target="_blank">The Mystery of The Maltese Venus</a>". Oh, and here is a teaser, the graphic that will be featured on the cover. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5g59xNQz3VOyrhVgvxnKCCSn9xLER26PGav25I2FEwk19gWt87avPnr2AwSSdnW5zYs8UGH-hrrfVf1eGBGGAiMK5e0vkasc3VdX7iVGKDlY_WTtzkILeCuJnVRWdFkHyd5Ih0DuzYE/s794/golden+skull.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5g59xNQz3VOyrhVgvxnKCCSn9xLER26PGav25I2FEwk19gWt87avPnr2AwSSdnW5zYs8UGH-hrrfVf1eGBGGAiMK5e0vkasc3VdX7iVGKDlY_WTtzkILeCuJnVRWdFkHyd5Ih0DuzYE/w219-h219/golden+skull.jpg" width="219" /></a></div>The name of the next novel will remain a secret, for now. <p></p><p>So brush up on your previous reads in <a href="www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey" target="_blank">"The Martin Culver Series"</a>, re-acquaint yourself with the characters you most closely identify with, and get ready. This next novel will grab your attention and have you holding on for the ride of your life. </p><p>Best regards, </p><p>Malcom Massey</p>MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038538146978219645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-54448966321972207052020-06-19T14:16:00.002-07:002020-06-19T14:16:44.556-07:00Writer's Conference at Hilton Rialto, Melbourne FL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My first Florida Writer's Conference, where I will be selling and signing books, takes place Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the beautiful Hilton Rialto in Melbourne, FL.<br />
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Hosted by Valerie Allen of <a href="https://authorsforauthors.com/spring-conference-agenda" target="_blank">Authors for Authors</a> of Melbourne, this Writers Conference is the 12th Annual event of its kind where writers will gather to offer their books for sale, to attend seminars, and to network together.<br />
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The public has been invited through an effective publicity campaign that was carried by local news outlets. This will give readers an interesting opportunity to meet writers and have books signed.<br />
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If you are in the Space Coast area, please make plans to attend. The address is:<br />
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As most of you know, Mr. Cussler passed from this life on Monday, February 24, 2020. We regret this loss, while celebrating his many contributions to the field of authorship.<br />
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Some of you may not know that Mr. Cussler's name often appeared on my Amazon author page under the "Customers Also Bought Items By". This great honor will not be forgotten in my lifetime.<br />
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If you have an interest, please check my Amazon page here:<br />
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Mr. Cussler, may you rest in peace.<br />
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<br />MMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03038538146978219645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-71706954939951551602020-02-06T15:46:00.000-08:002020-02-06T15:46:02.474-08:00Not Your Average Audiobook, and What? it's FREE?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Tired of the same old audiobooks? Ready for an exciting escape? Looking for an audiobook with something more? (<b>6 more</b> novels in The Martin Culver Series, to be exact!)<br />
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Then you will want to download <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B07VFKS9FD/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-158268&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_158268_rh_us" target="_blank">"Holiday in Havana - The Adventures Begin"</a> for FREE! Not your average audiobook, this novel will grab your attention and hold it tightly from the start through to the exciting finish. "The Martin Culver Series" of action thrillers are all fast-paced, unrelenting adventures known for taking readers on a great escape.<br />
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To make this offer even better, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B07VFKS9FD/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-158268&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_158268_rh_us" target="_blank">"Holiday in Havana - The Adventures Begin"</a> is FREE on Audible through the month of February 2020! Share this link or forward this email with anyone you know!<br />
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Just click this title link to get <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B07VFKS9FD/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-158268&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_158268_rh_us" target="_blank">"Holiday in Havana - The Adventures Begin"</a> for FREE on Audible.<br />
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Or if you prefer to read exciting novels on Kindle or in print, check out the entire series here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey">www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey</a>.<br />
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To learn more about the author's background to write this material, click here: <a href="https://www.audible.com/author/Malcom-Massey/B004H36EF6?pf_rd_p=52918805-f7fc-40f4-a76b-cf1c79f7d10a&pf_rd_r=7WKNDS7GX7YXWVK7PN5B&ref=a_pd_Holida_c1_author_1" target="_blank">Malcom Massey, Author</a>.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-79692820152766640912019-07-01T18:07:00.001-07:002019-07-01T18:07:39.348-07:00Holiday in Havana - The Making of An Audiobook <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As many of you know, I have been working on the process of bringing my novels in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B010T5H2C4/ref=dp_st_1481856758" target="_blank">"The Martin Culver Series"</a> to <b>audiobook</b> for some time now. This has been easier said than done.<br />
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Today I am happy to report that the final steps were completed to bring my first novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Havana-Adventures-Martin-Culver/dp/1481856758" target="_blank">"Holiday in Havana"</a> to audiobook. I just approved the narrator's final reading. The only step now is a quality check by my partners in this effort, ACX and Audible. The novel will be available on <b>Audible, Amazon and iTunes</b>.<br />
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The process to publish as an <b>audiobook </b>is not easy, as I mentioned. First, there is the choice to record the book in one's own voice, or have a <b>professional narrator</b> read it. To accomplish the narration themselves, the author must invest in <b>expensive sound equipment</b> or rent production studio time, all factors that make the audio version more expensive. Then one must find quiet, uninterrupted time to read and record the novel. <br />
I have fellow-author friends who have invested money and time in this effort. I admire them for their resolve. I needed an answer that kept me writing instead of reading into a microphone for hours at a time.<br />
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On the other hand, to rely a narrator brings the question: Where do you to find a narrator that is just right for your book, one who does not read too fast or too slow, who can deal with a range of language accents, place names, and so forth? The settings in the novels of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B010T5H2C4/ref=dp_st_1481856758" target="_blank">The Martin Culver Series</a> move from the U.S. to South America, Central America, Britain and the Middle East. At an average of 20 characters per novel, all told, that's a lot of accents. Only the right person can do this.<br />
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I found my answer in ACX, the audiobook partner recommended by Amazon. Working with them has been great. ACX resolved every question, matching my novels with a<b> great narrator. (Watch for an upcoming post on him.)</b>They helped me <b>complete my project in 30 days</b>, and soon readers will be able to <b>listen</b> to Martin Culver and his team of archaeologists, astronomers and adventurers as they <b>travel the world</b> seeking to <b>resolve archaeological looting and conflicts</b>, wherever they may occur.<br />
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So watch for a notice about the availability of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Havana-Adventures-Martin-Culver/dp/1481856758" target="_blank">Holiday in Havana</a> as an audiobook. With the notice I will provide special offers to sign up for Audible that will save you money. Who doesn't love that.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-58384649105183610662018-01-18T11:28:00.000-08:002018-01-18T11:28:47.626-08:00Giving Back to the Community<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am grateful for the opportunity this Monday to be a part of the Creative Writing Hour at Leigh Hall Senior Living facility in Norfolk. Closed to the public, this event is strictly for Leigh Hall residents who choose to participate.<br />
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Their theme for January is Alaska, so we will be reading and sharing from Jack London's Yukon adventure "The Call of the Wild". We will delve into the landscape and scenery descriptions on the way to the next big Gold strike.<br />
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I encourage you to spend time, as you are able, to use your gifts and talents to enrich your community. You'll be glad you did. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-8894973290580967272017-03-25T06:33:00.002-07:002017-04-09T08:57:57.399-07:00The Sword of Stonehenge, latest in The Martin Culver Series!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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At my Book Signing Saturday April 8th,. at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/249458785463086/" target="_blank">North Suffolk Public Library</a>. the title of the fifth novel was revealed along with the book trailer and the release date.<br />
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The newest novel in The Martin Culver Series takes our team of experts to London. The novel is named <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Malcom-Massey/e/B004H36EF6" target="_blank">"The Sword of Stonehenge"</a>. It is available now on Amazon.com for pre-order and will be released on May 1, 2017. <br />
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Go to my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Malcom-Massey/e/B004H36EF6" target="_blank">Amazon author </a>page, pre-order "The Sword of Stonehenge" or view the book trailer, just click <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Malcom-Massey/e/B004H36EF6" target="_blank">here:</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-35491363693346279992013-11-07T06:49:00.000-08:002013-11-07T06:57:10.885-08:00Thank you to Fans and Readers!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_13?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=malcom+massey+martin+culver&sprefix=malcom+massey%2Cdigital-text%2C190" target="_blank">Kindle Countdown Deals</a>, the entire Martin Culver Series is on Sale for less than $5.00.<br />
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While<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_13?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=malcom+massey+martin+culver&sprefix=malcom+massey%2Cdigital-text%2C190" target="_blank"> "Holiday in Havana: The Adventures Begin"</a> will remain at 99 cents through the end of 2013, the other two novels in the series, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_13?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=malcom+massey+martin+culver&sprefix=malcom+massey%2Cdigital-text%2C190" target="_blank">"The Lost Ark of the Incas"</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_13?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=malcom+massey+martin+culver&sprefix=malcom+massey%2Cdigital-text%2C190" target="_blank">"The Lost Calendar of the Maya"</a> are on sale for $1.99 each for a few more days. <br />
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Have you read this series yet? Readers love it, can't put it down, are waiting for more. The next novel in the Series, "The Golden Treasure of Panama" is due to be published in January 2014. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-35451163445823887232013-11-03T07:32:00.000-08:002013-11-03T07:32:16.499-08:0099 Cent Sale on All Three Novels!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you haven't heard that all three "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_13?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=malcom+massey+martin+culver&sprefix=malcom+massey%2Cdigital-text%2C190" target="_blank">Martin Culver Series"</a> books are priced at only 99 cents on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_13?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=malcom+massey+martin+culver&sprefix=malcom+massey%2Cdigital-text%2C190" target="_blank">Kindle Countdown Deals</a>, here is your chance to buy the whole series for less cash than a bookstore coffee.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-59634254868820479112013-10-26T05:44:00.000-07:002013-10-26T05:45:08.200-07:00Truth or Fiction: Two Quotes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Regarding writing fiction as compared with writing the truth, I like these two quotes:<br />
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"There was things he stretched, but <i>mainly </i>he told the truth." ~ Mark Twain<br />
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"It (writing) doesn't have to be the truth, just your version of it, written down." ~ Virginia Woolf<br />
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Do you have a favorite quote about writing? Share it in a comment below, tweet it to @malcommassey1, or share it on Facebook. I would enjoy hearing your favorites.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-86409430142275093892013-09-28T04:03:00.000-07:002013-10-24T18:22:26.313-07:00Most Recent FREE Kindle Book - Holiday in Havana!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This revised version of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Havana-Adventures-Martin-ebook/dp/B00D4VDD7E" target="_blank">"Holiday in Havana"</a> essentially is an all new book, new cover, new graphics, re-edited with addtional features.<br />
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"The Martin Culver Series" begins with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Havana-Adventures-Martin-ebook/dp/B00D4VDD7E" target="_blank">this exciting novel</a>. <br />
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This is my original novel the way it was intended to be! <br />
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Don't miss out, get yours today! And please remember to leave a review on Amazon.com after you read it!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-88404952614819710082013-06-23T18:35:00.000-07:002013-09-23T16:46:22.966-07:00The Fiction Adventure Series Everyone is Talking About!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Martin Culver Series is the Fiction Adventure Series everyone is talking about. Selling now in North America, Europe and Asia, the three novels in this series are providing excellent reading pleasure to people everywhere!<br />
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If you are looking for a great book or book series, check out The Martin Culver Series. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-26955890870565566742013-06-06T06:19:00.001-07:002013-06-06T06:19:46.168-07:00Received An E-Book Free? Remember to Review!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Authors are using FREE Kindle Books as a way to introduce readers to their books. This is great for avid readers and lets the reader sample a full novel before committing to purchase the other novels in the series. <br />
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Many times fans of "The Martin Culver Series" of action adventure novels ask me "How can you afford to give away your books?" I always answer that there is a secret at work with each book given away. Many are not aware of this secret.<br />
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There is a secret to receiving a FREE Kindle Book that you may not be aware of. Were you aware that Free Kindle books carry a certain expection from the author that the reader would go back to the site and leave a REVIEW?<br />
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This small courtesy on the part of the reader provides the author with valuable insight and potentially drives additional sales, which is the real purpose of a FREE Kindle Book promotion. <br />
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So download those free Kindle books, remember to review, and tell all your friends about the great books you have found. That way FREE Kindle books will continue to be offered, and everyone benefits.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-57631373008426537732013-06-01T14:29:00.000-07:002013-06-01T14:29:34.898-07:00"Holiday in Havana" Revision on Kindle and in Print!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wc8AmVU8LJDau_HTbMeXzd-opU2_HxwzkMqFv8dYuOyhIe3ySwFQr38_a1-3G0jSRsE_J8I0hyphenhyphenm0FuF7iFUY1bpVuk7rvVxWAuF0V9l2n1fDXxzSnlswmGbGj2m6IwF85Wz2mMYQhbs/s1600/Holiday+in+havana+FINAL+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wc8AmVU8LJDau_HTbMeXzd-opU2_HxwzkMqFv8dYuOyhIe3ySwFQr38_a1-3G0jSRsE_J8I0hyphenhyphenm0FuF7iFUY1bpVuk7rvVxWAuF0V9l2n1fDXxzSnlswmGbGj2m6IwF85Wz2mMYQhbs/s200/Holiday+in+havana+FINAL+cover.jpg" width="134" /></a>The revised edition of "Holiday in Havana" was published on June 1, 2013 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Havana-Adventures-Martin-ebook/dp/B00D4VDD7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370120784&sr=1-1&keywords=holiday+in+havana+the+adventure+begins" target="_blank">on Amazon Kindle</a> and <a href="https://www.createspace.com/4112523" target="_blank">in Print by CreateSpace</a>!<br />
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This is something fans of "The Martin Culver Series" have been waiting for! Now <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Havana-Adventures-Martin-ebook/dp/B00D4VDD7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370120784&sr=1-1&keywords=holiday+in+havana+the+adventure+begins" target="_blank">"Holiday in Havana"</a> is in sync with the rest of the series, with a new cover, new graphics and images, and will finally be promoted as part of this series of action & adventure thrillers instead of as a stand-alone novel. <br />
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The story is the same; that remains unchanged. But with better editing, a clearer focus and an emphasis on the characteristics of this original novel that made the series possible, we now have a set of 3 novels that make for great ready anytime, especially this summer. <br />
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So get all three novels in "The Martin Culver Series" today! You will be glad you did. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-775729091357573632013-05-30T06:42:00.003-07:002013-05-30T06:42:40.519-07:00International Sales Follow Amazon KDP Promotion!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thanks to my recent Amazon KDP Promotion, my novels sold in in Japan, Canada, Germany, India, the U.K. and the United States. Thank you Amazon, for being my partner in such a wide distribution network!<br />
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I would also like to welcome all new fans to The Martin Culver Series of adventure thrillers! Thank you, and I hope you enjoy these novels!<br />
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The revision of "Holiday in Havana" is nearly complete, and will debut in June 2013 with a free promotion on a limited number of copies. <br />
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Then the work will begin in earnest on the fourth novel in the series, "The Golden Treasure of Panama". Already outlined, with an intriguing setting and an exciting set of characters, this novel promises to be as good or better than any of the other novels in the series. <br />
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As usual, this novel will be packed with adventure, history, archaeology, and wrapped in international intrigue. You won't want to miss it. Due on shelves by Fall 2013! </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-49172265883100310182013-05-21T07:32:00.000-07:002013-05-21T07:32:22.959-07:00What's Next for The Martin Culver Series?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thanks to all who participated in the promotional giveaway for "The Lost Ark of the Incas", the second novel in The Martin Culver Series of action & adventure novels. Please don't forget to stop by Amazon and leave a review!<br />
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Next up, the original novel in the series, will be re-released. The revised "Holiday in Havana, The Adventures Begin" will include a new cover, maps, a prologue to set the stage, and a bonus chapter for the second novel. A better novel all the way around. <br />
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In every sense, "Holiday in Havana, The Adventures Begin" will finally be published the way that this book was intended to be published. It will be fully connected with The Martin Culver Series and will be consistent with the other novels in the series. <br />
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Watch for a FREE offer for this novel as soon as it is published, and get the word out to your friends! </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481829944653737772.post-84910776429903444052013-05-16T05:21:00.000-07:002013-05-16T05:31:46.388-07:00The Lost Ark of the Incas - Free on Kindle for a limited time!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSUUFAfUyd6eLvX9pw111pxxJDuItmHS6yeyABFc6t4W19-8DqqfZp4B6AFLqvl2Oit0fSsnRSmk1CB1iGaKJeGYnCWkb9zDwL-_rk9v2475INdryN7p2A-ahx-n9DFaAn0fiFEV1OK4/s1600/LAOI+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSUUFAfUyd6eLvX9pw111pxxJDuItmHS6yeyABFc6t4W19-8DqqfZp4B6AFLqvl2Oit0fSsnRSmk1CB1iGaKJeGYnCWkb9zDwL-_rk9v2475INdryN7p2A-ahx-n9DFaAn0fiFEV1OK4/s1600/LAOI+Cover.jpg" /></a><em><strong>Just in time for summer reading season,</strong></em> the second novel in The Martin Culver Series will be available FREE on Kindle starting MIDNIGHT THURSDAY!<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Incas-Martin-Culver-Series-ebook/dp/B005M29PBG">"The Lost Ark of the Incas"</a></strong> finds Martin Culver heading to the Lima, Peru Gold Museum where thousands of Inca treasures are catalogued. There he meets John Robert Chartwell, British archaeologist, for the first time. Together they confront a mystery involving fradulent Inca relics, the international black market in antiquities, and a botanical research team lost in the Peruvian Amazon. <br />
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Is it possible that a replica Ark of the Covenant made by the Incas has survived the centuries? Is the Gold Museum involved with the black market dealers, the replicators of Inca artifacts, or both at the same time? Will a member of Martin's own family be threatened by kidnapping so rampant in South America? When everything is at stake, risk becomes secondary, the only goal is to win.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Incas-Martin-Culver-Series-ebook/dp/B005M29PBG">"The Lost Ark of the Incas"</a> is being released free for three days only to promote the re-release of the first novel in the series "Holiday in Havana, The Adventures Begin" will be available in June in revised form on Kindle. <br />
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The second novel in the series <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Lost-Calendar-Maya-ebook/dp/B007WG4858/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1">"The Lost Calendar of the Maya"</a> is available on Kindle now. <br />
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For more details visit the author's page at : <a href="http://www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey">http://www.amazon.com/author/malcommassey</a> </div>
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