Showing posts with label con artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label con artist. Show all posts

Thursday, December 19, 2019

New Cover & Promotion for Passion, Power & Sin

Some of you may remember Passion, Power & Sin, a five-book thriller series I wrote some years ago? I've never felt that this story got the promotion it deserved. Never mind that this book's average review rating is even higher than that of the Lust, Money & Murder books! To do the exciting story justice, I decided to have a new cover illustration done for it.

What do you think?




I also created a new, shorter and more focused synopsis fo it:

"If something seems too good to be true, it probably is."

When a young, daring, impulsive redhead falls prey to an Internet scam and is swindled out of her life savings and her childhood home, she’s hell-bent on recouping her losses and punishing the person responsible. Her single-minded quest for revenge takes her around the world, from New York to Japan, to the untamed steppes of Kyrgyzstan, to Greece, and ultimately, to a sleek super-yacht anchored in the Mediterranean Sea. 

In the midst of her global escapades, she also finds love. 

Will she let her thirst for retribution destroy that, too?

If you have not read this series, I would recommend it as a great holiday read or gift for a friend/family member. I'm offering a 40% discount on the box set through tomorrow night (Friday Dec. 20th)if you get it directly from my bookstore (in both Kindle and ePub formats). Click on the image below, and at checkout, copy and paste in the coupon code: BTJH2B38WW





Of course you can also get it/gift it from Amazon and all the other large retailers here.

I wish you and your family a happy holiday season!

Mike

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Passion, Power & Sin, Audiobook 1 Now a FREE Download (4.5 Hours, Unabridged!)



Passion, Power & Sin, Book 1, is now a free unabridged download from Soundcloud.  If you've never listened to an audiobook before, this would be a good time to try one out, as this audiobook comprises 4 1/2 hours of absolutely free entertainment and is already a highly rated listen on Audible (average review of Books 1-5 is 4.3 stars).  Expertly narrated by LA voice artist Karin Allers, with theme music by London-based composer Adisha Kariyawasam, you can either listen to this audiobook online or download to your device (for offline listening) from the links below:

Listen or download PP&S Book 1 chapter by chapter (as playlist)
Listen or download the entire PP&S book 1 (will play while downloading)

Enjoy!

Monday, July 7, 2014

Audiobook Release of Passion, Power & Sin and Interview with Narrator Karin Allers

Passion, Power & Sin, Books 1-5, has just been released in audio format!  Narrated by professional voice artist Karin Allen, this is an especially good deal for Audible members.  The audiobook is unabridged and runs almost 21 hours, yet just counts as one Audible credit.  Also, if you don't have an Audible account, you can listen to the entire series free by signing up for a 30 day trial membership, which can be cancelled any time during the trial period.  This is one of my most popular books, with an average of 4.6 stars on Amazon reviews.  

Download links:  Audible  Amazon USA  Amazon UK  iTunes

Synopsis:

One spectacular financial scheme. One woman alone against the world. Young, beautiful, and yearning for love, Heather Bancroft meets the "perfect" man...and is lured into a game in which she begins to make more money than she ever imagined. Betrayed by her own innocence, she loses all that is dear to her and discovers that she has been mercilessly used. Defeated and broken, but surviving with sheer persistence and ingenuity, Heather emerges from her trying ordeal, determined to punish the ruthless man who destroyed her life. Her thirst for revenge takes her halfway around the globe, to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, where her nemesis secludes himself in obscene wealth that he's gained from the financial ruin of others. Heather is playing for the highest stakes in a lethal game. Only one man loves her - he's handsome, confident, and just as determined as she is. Only one man can stop her - a criminal mastermind who is intent on her destruction.

Here's a quick interview with Karin Allers, who has also narrated another one of my audiobooks, Baby Talk (horror/supernatural thriller genre)

Karin, can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?
I have been an avid reader all my life and a voice-actor since 2008

What led you to start narrating audiobooks? 
My love of reading.

What aspects of audiobook narration do you find the most challenging? 
Editing!

What parts do you enjoy the most? 
Bringing characters to life – telling stories that stir peoples imaginations

Do you have a studio in your home?
Yes

Do you do your own editing?
Yes

What's your recording schedule like for given audiobook and how do you pace yourself? 
I usually record about 4-5 hours a day – depending on my voice - the rest of my time is spent doing the business of my business....accounting, marketing etc.

What talents/skills are required to be a good audiobook narrator?
Connecting with the listener in addition to storytelling and the ability to bring characters to life.

Which character was your favorite to narrate in my books?
In Baby Talk – Old Man Snell was a hoot! In Passion Power and Sin I really identified with Heather aka Chantal.

What type of novels do you like to listen to/read yourself?
Psychological thrillers, romance  - I enjoy a lot of different types of novels. 

Do you have any advice for people who want to become audiobook narrators? 
Practice your storytelling skills and I think you must really enjoy reading

Do you have any advice for authors in hiring and working with audiobook narrators? 
Once you’ve chosen your ‘voice’ give them some insight into your characters and then let them go and trust that they’ll bring your story to life…

How can people get in touch with you?
Please visit my website at www.theredheadedvoice.com.

Also in Audio!
(Note:  you can download any of the below FREE by becoming an Audible member on a no-risk 30 day trial basis)

Lust, Money & Murder - International Thriller

The Drive-By Wife - Romantic Thriller

Baby Talk - Horror/Supernatural Thriller

The Mysterious Disappearance of Kurt Kramer - Paranormal Thriller

The Wrong Side of the Tracks - Coming of Age Thriller