A Pair of Docks by Jennifer Ellis Preview Release and Giveaway

Happy Monday, everyone! Jo here! Today I'd like to share with you all something awesome we've been working on here at IBGW. I was notified yesterday the book went live on Amazon and here I am, doing some great promotional work for it! Without further ado, I give you A Pair of Docks (The Derivatives of Displacement Book One) by Jennifer Ellis.

Title:  A Pair of Docks (The Derivatives of Displacement Book One)
Author: Jennifer Ellis
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi Time Travel
Print Length: 230 pages
Purchase Links: Amazon Kindle $2.99 Print $11.48

Synopsis:
What if you could see your future?

Fourteen-year-old Abbey Sinclair likes to spend her afternoons in the physics lab learning about momentum and gravitational pull. But her practical scientific mind is put to the test when her older brother, Simon, discovers a mysterious path of stones that allows them, along with Abbey’s twin, Caleb, to travel back and forth between their world and what appears to be...the future.

Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones who know about the stones, and they soon realize their lives are in danger from a man known only as Mantis. Abbey, Caleb, and Simon must follow a twisting trail of clues that will lead them from their autistic neighbor, Mark, to a strange professor who claims to know the rules of the stones, and to multiple futures—some of whose inhabitants don’t want to stay put.

It will take all of Abbey’s analytical skills to unravel the secrets of the stones, uncover the threads that tie the futures together, thwart Mantis’s plan, and, most importantly, keep her family alive—now and in the future.

A Pair of Docks is an action-adventure for kids and adults that explores Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, parallel universes, time travel and the boundary between science and magic. It is the first novel in the Derivatives of Displacement series. Lovers of fantasy and science fiction will find plenty to like in A Pair of Docks.

Sound awesome?

Here's a peek of the inside:

So, as we always do when we work on a book, we're offering two lucky winners a chance at a printed copy!

Here's the Rafflecopter entry form:

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Good luck to you all!

Well, that's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!

Jo 

The Final Omen - Second Sight Book Four by Heather Topham Wood Info and Giveaway

Hello everyone! Jo here. Today, I'm gonna share with you all some information about a book proofread by IBGW and give you a chance to win a copy of this lovely book. I know you're excited! Strap in and let's go!

Title: The Final Omen - Second Sight Book Four
Author: Heather Topham Wood
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Length: Approx 185 printed pages
Buy Links: Amazon Kindle $3.99 B&N Nook $3.99 Smashwords $3.99

Description:
Psychic Kate Edwards had seen her death in a premonition. She was given the opportunity to stop her murder from happening and finally reconnect with her love Detective Jared Corbett. However, fate had different ideas…

Kate finds herself trapped between life and death. Her only companion is Rose Corbett, Jared’s long dead mother. Rose offers answers to many of Kate’s long-awaited questions and alludes to what the future could hold. However, before Kate can finally be happy, she must complete a seemingly impossible task: save Jared from his own tragic fate.

The Final Omen concludes the thrilling Second Sight series.
New Adult Paranormal Romance-Ages 17+ due to language and sexual situations.

If you'd like to read my review of the book, you can check it out over on my blog HERE.

Without further ado, I give you the Rafflecopter widget!

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As always, the book will be featured on the sidebar of the blog. So, if you miss it now, you can come back and grab it anytime. IBGW means quality! Good luck!

That's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!

Jo

Sixty Days of Grace by Author Dorothy Ruppert Info and Giveaway

Hello everyone! Jo here. I'd like to take this opportunity to let you all know about an awesome book that was just released and let you participate for a chance to win a copy! INDIE Books Gone Wild was responsible for the proofread on this book and, as always, we're happy to help the author out with a little promotion.

Introducing:
Title: Sixty Days of Grace: Reflections on God's Sufficiency for the Journey
Author: Dorothy Ruppert
Genre: Christian Inspirational
Pages: 136 printed pages
Amazon link: Paperback $10.58
Kindle $3.99

Synopsis from Amazon:
In today's world, women desperately struggle to meet the unrealistic expectations of others and of themselves. Society tells women they can do it all, and yet they instinctively know they do not have the resources to accomplish all the demands placed upon them. Drawing on their own strength is not enough; in order to survive, women must draw on God. Sixty Days of Grace shares sixty stories from author Dorothy Ruppert, who has struggled through life and succeeded, only because of God's grace. This grace is the prevalent theme of the Bible. From beginning to end, the accounts of the lives of biblical figures demonstrate His eternal grace. However, in modern society His grace is often overlooked. There are many challenges women face as daughters of the King living in a broken environment. Ruppert has been there, as mother, grandmother, working woman, and retiree. Thanks to His grace, she found her strength. All women can do the same, with the power of God. It's time to turn away from self-sufficiency and lean on God's everlasting arm, because His grace is sufficient for the journey; His power is made perfect in human weakness.

How awesome does that book sound? I can tell you from personal experience it's an amazing book.

Without further ado, the rafflecopter entry form!

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Good luck, everyone!

Well, that's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!

Jo 

Free PDF Checklist for Novels

Hello, everyone! Jo here today. Figured I'd share with you all a little PDF that'll help you improve your writing. It's a handy, downloadable, printable, sharable checklist that includes the following:

• Plot
• Deepening Plot
• Structure
• Deepening Structure
• Character Creation

Bonus: It has little tick-boxes and lines for you to write your thoughts/views on!

Simply follow this link and pick up your copy:
A Novel Checklist

This is part of the huge

I'm sending out to followers.

Go. Download. Enjoy. WRITE ON!

Jo

Borrowed Things

Happy Monday, everyone! Jo here. I was thrilled when I was notified Borrowed Things was finally on sale. The author, Doris Schneider, and I, worked tirelessly on this book to bring you the awesomeness below. As a plus, with all books we work on, I'll be doing a promotion. This time, it's a Rafflecopter giveaway and you'll have a chance to win a printed copy of the book!

Title: Borrowed Things
Author: Doris Schneider
Genre: Southern Women's Fiction
Length: 522 printed pages
Find it on Amazon: $14.20

First, check out the book cover:

Description from Amazon:
Borrowed Things takes place in North Carolina, alternating between Durham and Pearl, a fading town on the Lockwood Folly River. It traces a year in the separate yet symbiotic lives of five characters whose paths cross and ultimately connect. Wishing to reinvent herself, Anne Gray sells her Durham home and the care of a Great Blue Heron to Noah Levinson, who also negotiates for the temporary use of her things and their stories in the desperate hope they will infuse some of Anne’s spirit and resilience into his ailing wife, Elizabeth. Anne finds a new home in the forgotten town of Pearl where she releases the memories of two failed marriages as she sails the waters of the Intracoastal Waterway with a haunted Latino priest and an elderly woman who rides a bicycle and wears No Fear t-shirts. Through Anne’s not-so-divine intervention, Father Paul and old Marjorie unveil their long held secrets, and come face to face with the embodiment of their abandoned hope. Anne is finally forced to come to terms with her past and find the courage to accept or reject the opportunity for a last and lasting love.

Our very own Tia Silverthorne Bach edited this book (back before she joined us here at IBGW). She wrote a review:
"Borrowed Things is Southern women's fiction at its best, capturing your heart within the first few pages. Anne Gray is a rare character, equal parts strength and compassion. Readers will identify with her struggles and lingering questions as they enjoy her exploits and journey toward friendship and love. But most of all, they will find themselves transported into a town rich in memorable characters, intriguing history, and many secrets." ~ Tia Silverthorne Bach, author of Chasing Memories and co-author of the award-winning Depression Cookies.

Now, take a peek inside!

How gorgeous is that?

You'll find the buy link in the sidebar here on the blog.

Now, the Rafflecopter entry form! Good luck.

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Well, that's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!

Jo 

Editing vs Proofreading - Which Service do You Need?

Happy Monday, good people of the page! Jo here! Today, I'd like to go over the difference between an edit and a proofread; including what you should expect from each. These are just a couple of the services we provide here at INDIE Books Gone Wild. If you aren't sure what services you need, this post will help you decide and tell you how to prepare for each one. So grab those pens and notebooks and let's get going!

Editing

This is a service where you send your book to someone and they fix basic grammar and construction issues, punctuation, transitions, spelling, inconsistencies, and look to cut your word count. A good editor won't change your voice, they'll make it more legible.

Any editor you choose should give you a sample edit of your first chapter to see if you're a good fit. At IBGW, we use that first chapter to rate the quality of your writing and base our price from there. Why? Because if it doesn't take us as long to edit your book, you won't pay as much. You're paying your editor for their time and knowledge of the English language.

Be sure your editor uses a style guide so you'll know what changes to expect and have a reference.

An inline edit looks something like this:

Inline changes and notes in the sidebar are things you should expect. At IBGW, we strive to make you a better writer during our edits by providing education and noting things you should be watching out for. Every writer makes common errors; but if you know what they are, you're less likely to repeat them if you learn from your mistakes. This, I believe, is something every editor should do.

Proofreading

Different from editing, proofreading is all about looking for good transitions, proper use of punctuation, spelling issues, and redundancy. A proofreader should be able to speed-read your work and highlight issues without going into great detail. Your editor should be catching everything else. Many proofreaders will highlight things your editor may have missed and sling out a comment; but you shouldn't expect that. They're looking to give your manuscript a final once-over before it goes to print. All your T's should be crossed and your I's dotted after your manuscript is returned by a proofreader.

Your editor should never be your proofreader. They're too close to the work by the time the edit is done, and they'll miss things, just like you.

At INDIE Books Gone Wild, we use one person on our team to edit and another to proofread. Proofreading is included in the price of your edit. There's no need to shell out more money for someone else to do it. We even write it up in your contract and book your proofreading for you. That's part of the benefit of working with a team rather than a single person who tries to do it all.

No matter who you choose to work with, make sure you've read something they've written or edited and are comfortable with them as a person. Be sure you can respect their comments when your manuscript is returned. There's nothing worse than questioning every change someone makes. Trust is a huge part of the writer/editor relationship.

As a final note: Regardless of who you work with, be sure to have a contract. If your editor or proofreader balks at the idea of a contract, or won't let you read/look it over before you're expected to sign, run away. A contract is there to protect you both and shouldn't sway power one way or the other. Also, make sure it has an out clause.

I hope this helps you all in some small way.

That's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!

Jo

Win a copy of Chasing Memories

Hello and happy Friday, good people of the page! Jo here. Today, I bring you a giveaway for Tia Silverthorne Bach's book Chasing Memories (The Tala Prophecy - Book One). Enter the Rafflecopter drawing to get a copy of this great book. It'll be the printed version! Here's a peek inside:

Now, isn't that lovely?

And for the cover:

Because INDIE Books Gone Wild did the editing, cover design, interior layout, and proofread, we're giving a copy away to all those who love our page. Marketing help is just one of the bonuses provided by INDIE Books Gone Wild when we work on your book. Now, how many places can say that?

Without further ado, I give you the rafflecopter entry form.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck, everyone.

Well, that's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!

Jo