FREE eBOOK - .45 Caliber Jitterbug

I've posted here, once or twice, about my amazing friends supporting Indies Unite for Joshua. You really do rock! I can't say it enough. As a small show of appreciation I'm giving one of my eBooks, donor's choice between CybrGrrl – erotic cyber-punk fantasy about emerging artificial intelligence – or The Collective – romantic thriller about mind control over the internet, to everyone who donates. Others are giving a wide range of books and services as perks for different levels of donation. There's some great stuff, so check it out!

I've also said I will send anyone who blogs, shares, or tweets in support of Indies Unite for Joshua a free eBook. All you need to do is email me and tell me which one you want – CybrGrrl or The Collective. I can not possibly keep up with everyone tweeting and linking and sharing. You guys are awesome! So drop me a note and I'll send you an eBook.

As a special thank you to everyone supporting Indies Unite for Joshua, and to all my wonderful friends who follow my blog and twitter streams, I'm setting my latest release .45 Caliber Jitterbug FREE on Amazon this Wednesday and Thursday (3/28/12 - 3/29/12). It's a Kindle exclusive! Sorry no other formats, you can only download from Amazon.

 .45 Caliber Jitterbug is a cozy-romantic-mystery set in the 1920's during Prohibition: Speakeasies, flappers, fedoras, and a really big gun.

If you would like to support Indies Unite for Joshua, and get great stuff, please visit the IndieGoGo website. If you would like to purchase one of my books, all royalties go to Joshua. If all you can do is share, link, post, or tweet – that's a huge help too. Spreading the word for Indies Unite for Joshua is half the battle. But remember, drop me a note and I'll send you an eBook. And don't forget to grab your FREE copy of .45 Caliber Jitterbug this Wednesday and Thursday, only on Amazon.com.

xoxox

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Indies Unite for Joshua on IndieGoGo.com

When my son was diagnosed with Leukemia my world crashed. I went online to tell my friends goodbye and end my writing career. My friends didn't let it end that easily. My farewell blog post brought a barrage of messages offering love, support, thoughts, and prayers. Then Eden Baylee, author of Fall into Winter, contacted me.

Eden offered more than a thought or prayer, she lifted me up, brushed me off, and said 'let's kick some ass.' Eden offered hope.

Eden has been there. She battled breast cancer, and won. She did what I couldn't and marshaled an army of supporters from the Indie community and started Indies Unite for Joshua. She told me at the beginning that I didn't need to do a thing except take care of Joshua, she would handle it. And she has.

Eden contacted all our friends online and organized a campaign to support Joshua through his treatment. The Indie community responded with donations of books, services, blog posts, promotions, and set Twitter on fire with the #IndiesUnite4Joshua hash tag. Eden offered all those wonderful people who wanted to help a focus and purpose.

The campaign “Supporting an author's son in his fight against leukemia” is more than just a group of friends helping out a fellow author. It's more than Joshua. More than Eden. Indies Unite for Joshua represents the depths of human love and compassion. It shows that all people need is a rallying point and purpose. They want to help, they want to do something concrete for a fellow human being in need.

Eden Baylee provided the leadership. My son provided the rallying point. But the love was always there – waiting. Many of those donating and supporting Indies Unite for Joshua don't know me, or Joshua. They see a need and want to help. They are the true heroes. Their love and generosity is boundless and unconditional. They are what is best about the human race.

Eventually I will personally contact and thank everyone who has supported Indies Unite for Joshua. There are so many, it may take awhile. But I want to offer this post as a public commendation to Eden and all those who have responded to the call so far. Joshua still has a long road ahead of him, but with so much love lifting him up he will kick leukemia's ass. His spirit is strong and determined and he knows a lot of people have his back in this fight.

Thank you, Eden, for everything. And to all those involved in Indies Unite for Joshua, you have my families eternal gratitude. Beyond the obvious help monetary contributions are in paying Joshua's medical costs, the love and generosity of friends and strangers has lifted our spirits and given us hope. Thank you.

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