IWSG: The Founder of our Group, Alex J. Cavanaugh, #atozchallenge Co-Host, Needs Help with Special Promo!

Time to show the blogging community what we can do for each other! The Ninja Captain himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the famous, best selling author and Godfather of Blogging needs our help.

My dear friend and fellow #atozchallenge co-host has received the opportunity for some special marketing from his publisher, and needs our help spreading the word.

From February 4 – 10, CassaFire will be 99 cents at Amazon and my publisher’s site. This is the first time they have ever run a promotional special like this and have ads running at several sites, including BookBub. I’m the guinea pig, so hopefully the promotion rocks the house! 
It’s also featured today at Kindle Books and Tips.

You can tweet (samples below for cutting and pasting) or of course make your own tweet.

An announcement appropriate for a facebook status update an also be found below, or if you're stuck for an idea between now and 2/10, you can do a blog post to help! Anything to spread the word is much appreciated by us both.

Reminiscent of the action-driven stories of Robert A. Heinlein's early fiction - Library Journal. CassaFire only .99http://tinyurl.com/qaz7kxr

This is a book of inner and outer journeys, of inner and outer adventures, mysteries and revelations. CassaFire .99 http://tinyurl.com/qaz7kxr

“Top Gun Meets Battlestar Galactica” Amazon Best Seller and Pinnacle Award Winner CassaFire on sale .99 http://tinyurl.com/qaz7kxr

“CassaStaR is the cake. CassaFirE is the cherry.” Amazon Best Seller and Pinnacle Award Winner CassaFire on sale .99 http://tinyurl.com/qaz7kxr

From the Amazon best-selling series - A Pinnacle Book Achievement Winner! CassaFire by Alex J. Cavanaugh on sale .99 http://tinyurl.com/qaz7kxr

“Top Gun Meets Battlestar Galactica” Alex J. Cavanaugh’s CassaFire on sale .99http://tinyurl.com/qaz7kxr #SF #spaceopera

This is a book of inner and outer journeys, of inner and outer adventures, mysteries and revelations. CassaFire .99 http://tinyurl.com/qaz7kxr



“…delivers on the promise of its predecessor, combining military action sequences and political intrigue with strong, memorable characters. Reminiscent of the action-driven stories of Robert A. Heinlein's early fiction…” - Library Journal
Alex J. Cavanaugh’s CassaFire just .99 for a limited time!
Amazon - http://tinyurl.com/qaz7kxr



Full information:

CassaFire by Alex J. Cavanaugh – Amazon Best Seller!
Science fiction - space opera/adventure
EBook ISBN 978-0-9827139-6-9 $.99 special!
BookTrailer 

CassaStar was only the beginning… 
The Vindicarn War is a distant memory and Byron’s days of piloting Cosbolt fighters are over. He has kept the promise he made to his fallen mentor and friend - to probe space on an exploration vessel. Shuttle work is dull, but it’s a free and solitary existence. The senior officer is content with his life aboard the Rennather.

The detection of alien ruins sends the exploration ship to the distant planet of Tgren. If their scientists can decipher the language, they can unlock the secrets of this device. Is it a key to the Tgren's civilization or a weapon of unimaginable power? Tensions mount as their new allies are suspicious of the Cassan's technology and strange mental abilities.

To complicate matters, the Tgrens are showing signs of mental powers themselves, the strongest of which belongs to a pilot named Athee, a woman whose skills rival Byron’s unique abilities. Forced to train her mind and further develop her flying aptitude, he finds his patience strained. Add a reluctant friendship with a young scientist, and he feels invaded on every level. All Byron wanted was his privacy…

“This sequel to Cavanaugh's first novel, CassaStar, delivers on the promise of its predecessor, combining military action sequences and political intrigue with strong, memorable characters. Reminiscent of the action-driven stories of Robert A. Heinlein's early fiction…” - Library Journal

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Thanks so much friends!

~Tina, for Alex

Alex “Ninja Captain” Cavanaugh  is our leader for this wonderful, supportive group. Don't forget we even have our own website now.  Be sure to check it out if you haven't already, and "like" our facebook page, too. I'm so impressed with what these talented folks are doing to promote this group! Encouragement month long is now just a click away! 

Taking the World By Storm: CassaStorm is FINALLY Here!

I'm really excited to be part of the crew that is helping Alex J. Cavanaugh launch the last book in his best-selling trilogy! Today is THE big day!  Alex gave us a unique opportunity when we signed up for this gig: ask him anything.  I know a LOT of us have been wondering, jealously...

 How do you find time to do all you do AND work AND have a wife?

Well fortunately I had the wife before all of this began! Part of it is that I just make time. I have a lot of friends online and I enjoy visiting their blogs. My real secret (besides the rumored clones) is my job rocks. I have a couple computers, my laptop, and my iPad – I can do my work, watch a movie, and blog all at the same time. I’ve even brought my acoustic guitar to work a couple times and practiced while doing all of the above. No, you will not be seeing that on YouTube anytime soon…

CassaStorm

By Alex J Cavanaugh

From the Amazon Best Selling Series!

A storm gathers across the galaxy…

Commanding the Cassan base on Tgren, Byron thought he’d put the days of battle behind him. As a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the desert planet, Byron’s ideal life is threatened and he’s caught between the Tgrens and the Cassans.

After enemy ships attack the desert planet, Byron discovers another battle within his own family. The declaration of war between all ten races triggers nightmares in his son, threatening to destroy the boy’s mind.

Meanwhile the ancient alien ship is transmitting a code that might signal the end of all life in the galaxy. And the mysterious probe that almost destroyed Tgren twenty years ago could return. As his world begins to crumble, Byron suspects a connection. The storm is about to break, and Byron is caught in the middle…

“CassaStorM is a touching and mesmerizing space opera full of action and emotion with strong characters and a cosmic mystery.” – Edi’s Book Lighhouse

“Cavanaugh creates such an unforgettable world, and these characters will stay with you long after their story is over.”
- Cassie Mae, author of Friday Night Alibi and How to Date a Nerd

$16.95 USA, 6x9 Trade paperback, 268 pages, Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C.

Science fiction/adventure and science fiction/space opera

Print ISBN 9781939844002 eBook ISBN 9781939844019

$4.99 EBook available in all formats

Find CassaStorm:

Barnes and Noble

Amazon 

Amazon Kindle 

Goodreads

Book trailer


  

Comment on Alex’s blog this week for a chance to win a Cassa mug, mousepad, magnet, and swag!

 Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design and graphics. He is experienced in technical editing and worked with an adult literacy program for several years. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. The author of the Amazon bestsellers, CassaStar and CassaFire, he lives in the Carolinas with his wife.

Website – Alex J. Cavanaugh

Twitter 

Goodreads 

Congrats buddy on your latest book!  I wish you all the best!
~Tina


P.S If you haven't met Mini-Alex yet, here's a peek. Designed by Elise.

You can get your own copy of the t-shirt in the background here at my (and Alex's) buddy Jeremy's t-shirt shop.

CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh Cover Reveal!

One of the first books I bought for my Kindle was Alex's CassaStar, the first in his trilogy. He writes the same genre I do (space opera) and we have a lot of common interests, so it was a no-brainer to support my buddy, read a good book, and help him advertise it. (This is one of the advantages we've talked about that happen when you join big blog-hops and meet new people – and wouldn't you know – we've got one coming up!  Hit the tab above to learn more about the upcoming A-Z Challenge in April and then join us!  Resistance is futile...) His sequel is called CassaFire and was even more heart-stoppingly exciting than the first one...don't worry, you have time to read them both before the third one comes out because...

Today we are having what's called a “cover reveal” party. Alex's Ninja Army, and others willing to join the fun for a good cause, are all posting about his latest book, revealing for the first time what the cover will look like, and the blurb about the book. So here you go!  

CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh

A storm gathers across the galaxy…

Byron thought he’d put the days of battle behind him. Commanding the Cassan base on Tgren, his only struggles are occasional rogue pirate raids and endless government bureaucracies. As a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the desert planet, Byron’s ideal life is threatened and he’s caught between the Tgrens and the Cassans.

After enemy ships attack the desert planet, Byron discovers another battle within his own family. The declaration of war between all ten races triggers nightmares in his son, shaking Bassan to the core and threatening to destroy the boy’s mind.

Meanwhile the ancient alien ship is transmitting a code that might signal the end of all life in the galaxy. And the mysterious probe that almost destroyed Tgren twenty years ago could be on its way back. As his world begins to crumble, Byron suspects a connection. The storm is about to break, and Byron is caught in the middle…

Release date: September 17, 2013

Science Fiction - Space Opera/Adventure

Print ISBN 9781939844002

E-book ISBN 9781939844019

 Haven't read the first two in the trilogy? Those are links in the first paragraph taking you right to them.  You're welcome.

~Tina