Sunday, July 31, 2016

Use Download This Book Blog To Promote Your Book!



Using our blog can help you really get your book out to a wide audience.  Our blog is growing like crazy and now is the time to get your book presented in our package deal.  The best part about our promotion is that your post never comes down it is up forever.  Plus we share our blog across all our social media giving you a 70,000+ reach.  You would be insane not to put your book on our site!  


Saturday, July 30, 2016

Finding Pockets of Happiness




Finding Pockets of Happiness: An Illustrated Memoir reveals how it is possible to find moments of joy and happiness that, even in the darkest days, bring a smile to your face.

For Gauntlett, that joy is tapping into her art skills while overcoming sickness and injury. Time she spends recovering becomes time she spends discovering her skills—and uncovering the bravery needed to step outside of her comfort zone to sell her art and speak in public.

It isn’t the end of her struggles, though, as she loses her pets and goes through other major life changes. But Gauntlett embraces her inner child, turns her passion into purpose, and learns to be grateful for the small things in life.

Whether readers are going through midlife crises, attempting to find happiness and inspiration, or overcoming illness and looking for hope, they will find their own joy in this beautifully illustrated memoir.


Friday, July 29, 2016

Before The Fall



From the Emmy, PEN, Peabody, Critics' Choice, and Golden Globe Award-winning creator of the TV show Fargo comes the thriller of the year.

On a foggy summer night, eleven people--ten privileged, one down-on-his-luck painter--depart Martha's Vineyard on a private jet headed for New York. Sixteen minutes later, the unthinkable happens: the plane plunges into the ocean. The only survivors are Scott Burroughs--the painter--and a four-year-old boy, who is now the last remaining member of an immensely wealthy and powerful media mogul's family.

With chapters weaving between the aftermath of the crash and the backstories of the passengers and crew members--including a Wall Street titan and his wife, a Texan-born party boy just in from London, a young woman questioning her path in life, and a career pilot--the mystery surrounding the tragedy heightens. As the passengers' intrigues unravel, odd coincidences point to a conspiracy. Was it merely by dumb chance that so many influential people perished? Or was something far more sinister at work? Events soon threaten to spiral out of control in an escalating storm of media outrage and accusations. And while Scott struggles to cope with fame that borders on notoriety, the authorities scramble to salvage the truth from the wreckage.

Amid pulse-quickening suspense, the fragile relationship between Scott and the young boy glows at the heart of this stunning novel, raising questions of fate, human nature, and the inextricable ties that bind us together.


Thursday, July 28, 2016

Mage Catalyst




Devon had always just assumed that he was normal, just like everyone else. It wasn't until he met Renee that he realized that he was something different - something dangerous. He is a Mage. 

Led into a world of corruption and temptation Devon soon learns that there is always a price for power.


Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Conception of Ideas



If you love Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic, you will understand this book even more!

Ideas - where do they come from and can you help foster their conception? Yes! This Sexy Challenge gives you some amazing insight into how you can grow ideas using your sensuality and sexuality. Many people do not understand how powerful sexual energy is in our world, but this force has the power to create life itself. Do you believe that your sexual energy, if directed in the proper manner, might be able to help you create the amazing ideas that are waiting to come into your mind? 

Conception of Ideas will start you on your way. You will be able to hone in on the creative energy that most of the time is wasted or ignored. Learning how this energy can help in your creative process is something many highly successful people have know about but have never shared.  

Sexy Challenges: Sacred and Sensual Scenarios for Lovers was born from this amazing sexual energy, and now we are helping you to experience the most fun and exciting way to create magic in our world.  

Peace and Love, 
Rob @ Sexy Challenges 


Tuesday, July 26, 2016

All Day Arousal From Sexy Challenges


Sexy Challenges are a way to give your intimacy a jolt of excitement. Within each of these short little ebooks you will find a wonderful way to connect to your partner. Sexy Challenges are to help put the spark back into your love life. 

All Day Arousal will start building your anticipation from the earliest part of your day.  That arousal will continue through out the day building to a frenzy for later in the evening.  This is a wonderful way to create that excitement in your relationship if you have lost it or not.  


Monday, July 25, 2016

Say You'll Stay



One word. 

Stay. 

It was all he had to do. Instead, he got on that bus and took my heart with him. 

That was seventeen years ago. 

I moved on. Marriage. Kids. White picket fence. Everything I ever wanted, but my husband betrayed me and I was left once again. 

Alone, penniless, and with two boys, I had no choice but to return to Tennessee. He wasn’t supposed to be there. I should’ve been safe. However, fate has a way of stepping in. 

This time around, the tables are turned. It’s my decision. Second chances do exist, but I don’t know if we can repair what’s already been broken . . . 



Sunday, July 24, 2016

Fun House Chronicles - 4 Star Award Winner - Authors Talk About It Book Contest




Self-reliant Lily Gilbert enters a nursing home ready to kick administrative butt until the chill realities of the place nearly flatten her. She calls it the Fun House for the scary sights and sounds that await her there. Soon other quirky residents and caregivers draw Lily and her daughter in as they grapple with their own challenges. Lily discovers each stage of life can be its own adventure with humor, pathos and more than a few surprises along the way.


Saturday, July 23, 2016

Red Lakes - 5 Star Award Winner




No greatness was ever borne without pain… 

A nuclear holocaust has devastated humanity. Out of the ashes rises a new totalitarian Soviet state that bears a chilling resemblance to a major fast food chain. Everyone eats burgers and the savior of the state-approved religion has red hair, white skin, and enormous feet. Sergei, a meat farmer in the Ukraine, learns that he is actually a clone of the State’s founder and destined to become its Premier. The secret police whisk him away to Moscow where he is prepared for absolute power. Sergei is kidnapped by a group of terrorists who are bent on overthrowing the State. They open Sergei’s eyes to the atrocities meted out by the State on its people: torture, human cloning, and dietary oppression. Sergei escapes his captors and returns to Moscow but to what end? Does he assume the Premiership or follow the terrorists in their desperate struggle?


Friday, July 22, 2016

Lucifer : Soldiers, Serpents and Sin





During his first 1,000 years of life in The Realm, Lucifer becomes an authentic superstar. All of his fellow brethren adore him and the passionate way he leads worship. His best friend Michael has been cheering him on since literally lifting him out of his Creation Cocoon. 

And then it happens. 

An unexpected rift between Lucifer and Michael inaugurates Lucifer onto the path of rebellion. While smiling at his best friend every day, Lucifer begins to amass custom designed weapons and map out the weak points in The Realm. He uses his honey-coated tongue to persuade some of the brethren to join his Loyalist army, even as other brethren sense that all is not right. 

As the pressure mounts towards the impending clash of lightning and thunder, Lucifer prepares to unleash something the brethren have never seen. His rebellion will change every single creature in The Realm...forever. 


Thursday, July 21, 2016

Sexual Dares



Have you ever wanted to challenge your partner to perform sexual acts that you enjoy? Have you ever wondered what your partners sexual tastes would be? Well join our couple as they push each other to see what they would do in the name of love. Join this couples erotica tale and maybe just maybe you will get some ideas to put into your relationship.


Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Becoming Phoebe




Eighteen-year-old Phoebe Rose spent her childhood in one foster household after another, never having a place she could feel safe or group of friends she belonged to. What kept her going was hockey. The rink was the only place she felt at home.

Now what she wants more than anything is to play on her college hockey team—to leave her past behind and start building a new life. But she knows things are never that simple. Becoming Phoebe is about painful secrets, unexpected friendships, and joining a team so you can become your true self.



Tuesday, July 19, 2016

The Temporary Agent



Scarred by war, former Navy Seabee Tom Sexton vows to leave his violent past behind, only to be drawn back into that life when a deadly conspiracy forces him to face an agonizing choice no man should ever have to make.
Five years after his life was saved in Afghanistan by Marine Force Recon Leader Charlie Cahill, Tom lives a bleak, nomadic existence, haunted by the debt he can never repay. Salvation appears in Stella—a woman as damaged, and resourceful, as he. But when a coded distress call from his former CO leads him to a shadowy NSA operative, Tom is recruited for a “black op” to bring back the now-rogue man who saved his life.
As he searches for Cahill, Tom quickly uncovers a much larger web of treason and betrayal that calls his entire world into question—and forces him into the ultimate no-win scenario.


Monday, July 18, 2016

The Crossroads of Should and Must



Who hasn’t asked the question “How can I find and follow my true calling?” Elle Luna frames this moment as “standing at the crossroads of Should and Must.” “Should” is what we feel we ought to be doing, or what is expected of us. “Must” is the thing we dream of doing, our heart’s desire. And it was her own personal journey that inspired Elle Luna to write a brief online manifesto that, in a few short months, has touched hundreds of thousands of people who’ve read it or heard Elle speak on the topic. Now Ms. Luna expands her ideas into an inspirational, highly visual gift book for every recent graduate, every artist, every seeker, every career changer.

The Crossroads of Should and Must has a universal message—we get to choose the path between Should and Must. And it gives every reader permission to embrace this message. It’s about the difference between jobs, careers, and callings. The difference between going to work and becoming one with your work. Why knowing what you want is often the hardest part. It gives eye-opening techniques for reconnecting with one’s inner voice, like writing your own obituary (talk about putting life in perspective). It talks about the most common fears of choosing Must over Should—money, time, space, and the ultimate fear: total vulnerability—and shores up our hesitation with inspiring stories of and quotes from the artists and writers and thinkers who’ve faced their own crossroads of Should and Must and taken the leap. It explains the importance of mistakes, of “unlearning,” of solitude, of keeping moving, of following a soul path.

Presented in four chapters—The Crossroads, The Origin of Should, Must, and The Return—inspired by the hero’s journey outlined by Joseph Campbell, The Crossroads of Should and Must guides us from the small moment, discovering our Must, to the big moment—actually doing something about it, and returning to share our new gifts with the world.



Sunday, July 17, 2016

Copper Lilies - 5 Star Award Winner




In 1986, twenty-three-year-old country girl Nora Brown decides it’s time for a change… 

Complacent and bored with her life in rural Oklahoma, Nora leaves her bigoted father and all she’s ever known to pursue a new life in San Francisco. At the height of the AIDS epidemic, Nora, a registered nurse, believes she can be an asset to the community. Bunking in a tiny apartment with a longtime friend, Nora secures a job within a large hospital and begins volunteer work for an organization that cares for those afflicted with the disease. 

She is soon faced with the horrors of AIDS—a reality she wasn’t quite prepared for… 

Just as the courageous group of caregivers and volunteers have their emotional strength depleted to the point of no return, the group rallies together and pushes forward, remembering their mission—if they aren’t there for these people, who will be? 

Nora wasn’t expecting to find him here, to “fall in love among the ashes…” 

Along her journey, she meets a diverse community of lionhearted survivors. And then there’s Donald, another volunteer who fights alongside those with dwindling hope. Nora and Donald grow closer as the war on HIV rages around them. 

They watch their friends waste to nothing, yet no answers are being offered. The only comfort is the solace they find in each other. After months of hardships, another crippling loss shakes the foundation of Nora’s faith. 

Their struggle is not only about HIV/AIDS—but about how the nation responds, and the humanistic choice to be unsung heroes.


Saturday, July 16, 2016

Filthy : A Football Romance



Filthy mouth. Dirty mind. Messy past. I’m no saint, and I hear my reputation precedes me, but you can’t believe everything people say. 

I’ve made a living playing by the rules only when the clock is ticking, the ball has been snapped, and I’m cleat-deep in AstroTurf. But I screwed up last year. I went too far with the girls and the partying and the benders, and I created a PR sh*t storm for my team in the process. As a result, the team owner sentenced me to live in some gated, Floridian retirement village until I can “calm down.” 

Football is my life, and I love my team. They’re the only family I’ve got anymore, so I’ll do what I have to do to stay where I am. 

The rules are clear: no girls, less booze, zero publicity stunts. If I lay low and repair my reputation, I won’t get cut. It’s that simple. Everything was going well. For the first time in my life, I was living by someone else’s rules . . . 

. . . and then *she* showed up for the summer.  

My next door neighbor’s great niece is visiting, and it doesn’t take long for me to see Delilah Rosewood is the perfect mix of sexy and smart. She makes me want to break all the rules and draw every penalty just to get a taste. She’s all curves and opinions and bee-stung lips, and I’m all trying-to-do-everything-I-can-to-convince-her-to-give-me-the-time-of-day. 

But there’s one problem: she hates me with the passion of a thousand Florida suns. 


Friday, July 15, 2016

Healing For the Millions



Based on unique theories of health and healing, the amazing Dynamind Technique is a special "recipe" of ancient Hawaiian healing methods put together in such a way that anyone can learn to use it and share it with no training required. Thousands of people all over the world have been able to relieve or heal a wide variety of health conditions, emotional troubles, and mental problems without the use of drugs, surgery or extended treatment. And it is not too good to be true. It is a fact of life, as the abundance of case studies in this book will demonstrate.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Beautiful Distraction



From New York Times Bestselling Author, J.C. Reed, comes a sexy, new standalone novel. 

Kellan Boyd always gets what he wants—except that one infuriating city girl who bumped into his new chick magnet sports car, dared to call him a jerk, and threw his pity check in his face. 

Fast forward three months later. When Ava Cross suddenly knocks on his door in the middle of a storm, soaking wet and in dire need of help, he’s determined to settle old scores and finally get her between the sheets where she belongs. 

Ava knows Kellan is a complex man with a dark past and a wild reputation he can’t deny. Forced to stay, Ava begins a desperate search for the truth about the one man she wants to despise and quickly discovers that the passion she feels for him isn’t just deep…it’s dangerous to her heart. 

Kellan is a beautiful distraction. When the traps of her own weakness stand in the way, Ava is faced with one choice only: peel off the layers of a man who is a wild cowboy at heart. 


Author's Note: Beautiful Distraction is a full-length, standalone novel. No cliffhanger. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18. 
Includes a free bonus full-length billionaire romance for a limited time.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Authors Talk About It, Unleashes Their Horror Novel Book Contest

2016 Horror Book Contest
All authors are welcome – newbies & experienced.
Are you ready for the chance to be an award-winning author or multi-award winning author?  
Yes!  Excellent!

All entrants receive the following:
  •  A 250-350 word review of your book, which you can use/post wherever you like simply by adding “Originally reviewed by the staff of Authors Talk About It for Book Award Contest”
Those earning 3-5 Stars in their review receive:
  • The above and…
  • Are included in the featured 2016 Horror Novel Contest reviews page on Authors Talk About It
Those earning 4-5 Stars in their review receive:
  • The above and…
  • Promotion across our combined social media of 40K+
  • Digital Badge for 4-5 Stars
**Those earning less than 3 Stars in their review:
  • Reviews are more of a critique with helpful feedback and are not posted in a featured post or on the reviews page nor are they promoted via our social media.

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Who/what can enter:
  • Authors 18 years of age or older
  • Published and unpublished books, manuscripts and ebooks are accepted
  • Books must fit into horror genre.  No violently graphic book covers. 
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Grand Prize – $997 value
  • A mini Author VIP Day with Rob and Janelle (virtually or in-person) (3 hour session instead of 6 hours)
  • Promotion across our combined social media of 40K+ throughout fall of 2017
  • Featured on homepage October 25, 2016 through November 25, 2016
  • Featured on sidebar through October 25, 2016 through November 25, 2016
  • Audio promo on podcast 4x between October 25, 2016 and November 25, 2016
  • Announcement during winners showcase on podcast on October 25, 2016
  • Interview as Grand Prize Horror Novel Contest Winner 2016
  • Listed in featured post as ATAI Horror Novel Contest Grand Prize Winner 2016
  • Badge as ATAI Horror Novel Contest Grand Prize Winner 2016

Honorary Mentions 
  • Promotion across our combined social media of 40K+ for 2 months
  • Featured post of Honorary Mentions on site
  • Badge as ATAI Book Award Contest Honorary Mention
  • Announced during winners showcase on podcast
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Entry fee is $25.00 

Submissions Deadline: September 30, 2016
Finalists announced: October 18, 2016
Winners announced: October 25, 2016
**Finalists and winners are notified via the email they entered with as well as in a featured blog post on ATAI and on a special podcast on those days.

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How to submit your book
Click here to enter if you dare!


Reviews and Judging
Books are assigned to Authors Talk About It reviewers and the review and area ratings and overall number of stars will be emailed to the author (or representative) within 4-6 weeks after submission. Ratings range from 2-5 stars.  Anything less than 3 stars is written as a critique with helpful comments as well as pointing out the positives of the book.  Though we do not give 1 star ratings, the reviews are honest and when necessary, are meant to offer constructive criticism.
Star ratings are based on the following areas: 
  1. Appearance – cover, chapter headings, images/illustrations, etc.
  2. Plot/Concept – consistent tone, clear theme, etc.
  3. Development – realism, smooth progression, organization, etc.
  4. Description of Scenes or Concepts – vividness, smooth transitions, etc.
  5. Grammar/Typos – well written or numerous errors
  6. Target Fit – good fit for the target audience
  7. Overall – an average of the above 6 areas
The staff of Authors Talk About It will select five finalists.  They will then make a final decision on winners after comparing the ratings in the six main areas and the overall ratings.   

What are you waiting for?  Enter NOW!
Good Luck.  Our team is looking forward to reading your books! 


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