YOUTUBE REVIEW: KINDLE vs SMASHWORDS and why I left Smashwords Produced by Networks From A to Z

I would be lying if I said I make a lot of money selling my books on Smashwords, I do not. I was drawn to this video because I was toying with the idea of using Create Space to publish my next book which is an affiliate of Amazon.

Mihnea a Romanian living in Bangkok who writes and does YouTube videos discusses his experiences with publishing using Smashwords and Kindle Select. He shares with the viewer his expectations, disappointments and the decisions he made to promote his career as a writer. New writers will be surprised to discover how much money he made after over 2 years of publishing.

This 5 minutes and 20 seconds video is informative, entertaining, and produced very well.

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I had already pulled 3 of my books off of Smashwords.

DISCLOSURE: I reviewed this video based on my personal preferences and without any solicitation from its’ producers. I was not asked to complete a review nor was I compensated for such. The producer of this video retains all rights and responsibilities for its’ content.

DARK VESSEL BY D. I. Telbat

Dark Vessel (The COIL Series) is the fourth in a series of books by D. I. Telbat that describes the missions of C.O.I.L. an organization out to help Christians in distress. It is a Christian suspense novel which means blood and gore, sex and violence are not incorporated within the pages of this ebook, nor the others in the series. Despite the absence of what most popular novelist believe are necessary to make a book worth reading, I promise you, you will not miss the absence of these “marketing gimmicks.”  I believe the lack of these secular exploits improves the flow of the story line.

As with the other books in the series Dark Vessel (The COIL Series) is filled with suspense, action and of course an exciting yet purposeful plot.

I so appreciate the writings of D. I. Telbat which is why he is one of the few fiction writers whose books I will review without hesitation. I would have been surprised if the book had been anything but exciting. I received a complimentary ebook in exchange for an honest review. Despite my obvious bias I recommend Dark Vessel (The COIL Series); because the book is that good.

I would have to caution you that it would be best that you read the other three in the series before reading Dark Vessel (The COIL Series) . In the following order: Dark Liason: A Christian Suspense Novel; Dark Hearted; Dark Rule then Dark Vessel. Like any book in a series it can be very irritating to read a book and then discover you like the story line and then have to play catch-up.

Available on Amazon (click on any link above) and Smashwords

My Questions From The Book of Luke by M L Floyd

     It is a tough habit to break if you are accustomed to having someone tell you how to think. Most Bible studies assign a passage to read, a question to be answered and then the correct answer.  Not so with “MYQUESTIONS FROM THE BOOK OF LUKE” by M L Floyd

MY QUESTIONSFROM THE BOOK OF LUKE is exactly what the titles suggest a series of questions that were written  to challenge the readers traditional way of reading the Bible. 

For example: In Luke chapter 15 there is the story often entitled “The Prodigal Son”  M L Floyd directs the attention from the son to the father  when she ask:

"Do you believe God will meet you where you are?"

This question is followed by the verse Luke: 15:20 using the Expanded Bible.  Which includes a commentary within its’ text “[C-an undignified act for a family patriarch; evidence of his unrestrained love]”

Question, Bible Verse(s) and then a statement to Contemplate is the format for  this short eBook. In the above example the statement to contemplate is as follows:

"See above commentary: “an undignified act for a family patriarch; evidence of his unrestrained love”"

There is no right or wrong answer, the book is just a guide created to help  the reader discover Biblical truths. In not limiting herself to one particular Bible the reader engages in a personal Bible Study which will develop his or her own understanding.

This book is available via Smashwords in eBook format.

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GOD'S COLONEL by D I TELBAT

    I can not say “GOD’S COLONEL” is the most important book D. I. Telbat has written because I am sure there are many more significant books that will be released in the upcoming years. However, because I love to talk about faith and politics and I am an American citizen this book has added significance.

As believers we know that there will be an end time, we just don’t know when. “GOD’S COLONEL”  chronicles how a new world order can be established in the United States by successfully blending  Bible prophecy with the political ideologies we see developing throughout the world.  

    If you have read any of Mr. Telbat’s books you may be use to fast paced international stories, not so with “GOD’S COLONEL” if you are not a D. I. Telbat fan you will have no clue what I am writing about.

 The characters are everyday people trying to survive the trials and tribulations of life, like many of us.  How do people respond when faced with the need to survive? When you have needs and the government is offering you handouts do you take them?  How does your faith influence your life?

    “GOD’S COLONEL” is an important read for all believers. We do not know the day or the hour in which Jesus will come but we do know what is going on today.  This book is a wake up to many believers, I believe Americans in particular.

“It wasn’t as if he was working for the Antichrist or anything! He was simply bringing peace to America, and there was certainly nothing wrong with peace.”  (Chapter 9 Location 898 of 3030)

I recommend this book which is available via Amazon or Smashwords. 

  I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a review. 

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