Why You Should Read "Holding Fire"
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Why You Should Read "Holding Fire"
It's going to be book of the month in May! You should always read the book of the month at OnlineBookClub. It's just the cool thing to do.
Reason #2 That You Should Read Holding Fire
This is probably going to be the best book of the month discussion we have had. This is because the book contains 10 different short stories by 10 different authors. That means we will basically have 10 different discussions. It's like discussing 10 books in one. Also, it will be lots of fun to compare and contrast the different stories as a group. Which stories were written best? Which stories were edited best? How do the styles of each story differ? I wonder if everyone will have the same favorites.
Reason #3 That You Should Read Holding Fire
You are bound to really like--dare I say love--some of the stories. When you usually read a whole book, it's an investment of time. It's kind of annoying to read hundreds of pages of text only to think it was mediocre at best. But with 10 different stories, you are bound to find one that is your cup of tea. Let's not forget either that these aren't just random stories. These were selected by judges.
Reason #4 That You Should Read Holding Fire
All 10 of the winning writers get royalties off of each sale. So when you get your copy--for about the cost of a large coffee--you are helping support the career of these deserving writers. It's more than that, though. These writers are so excited to have their stories in a book and being read. Each sale matters to them. Each person who takes the time to read their art matters. Reading Holding Fire is such an easy way for you to provide such a meaningful gesture to these people. I am sure we have all done something in our lives that we wanted others to appreciate; we know how much it means to a person. This is your chance to support them.
Reason #5 That You Should Read Holding Fire
The authors are all registered members of the forum! I got a lot of positive feedback from some members when the author of the current book of the month, Forever Twelve, participated in the book of the month discussions. How cool is it to have a book club in which the author is part of the book club! Well, this time around it's all 10 authors!
Reason #6 That You Should Read Holding Fire
You could be on the ground floor for the next best-selling author. These are 10 talented aspiring writers. Some are still students. They no doubt have talent to have won the writing contest that led to this book. I am sure there will be a lot success stories in this group, whether with novels or other career paths. This is your chance to be a part of that.
Read Holding Fire Now!
You can get a Kindle copy of Holding Fire or get a Nook copy of Holding Fire. Do it right now. If you don't have an ereader, then stop wasting money and read this.
Of course, just because you do not specifically have a Kindle or Nook doesn't mean you don't have an ereader. Take a look at the Holding Fire page on Bookshelves for info on how to easily read the book on any smartphone, tablet or computer using the free app.
Tip: There are 10 different stories in the book, so take notes while reading so you are prepared for the awesome discussions in May. I suggest writing down a few notes after finishing each story and before starting the next. What did you like best about the story? What did you like least? What made this story different from the others? These are just some of the kind of cool things we will be talking about in May!
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Update April 2, 2015 - The book is now available in paperback! Click here to buy a paperback copy of the book!
Update May 9, 2015 - As an update, the special forum to discuss "Holding Fire" is now open.
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All of the books for official review on this site are now e-books.TLGabelman wrote:No hardcopy? I know you love ereaders, but im just not an ereader lover. If it becomes available as a hardcopy I will buy it.
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However, it is indeed my strong opinion that buying hard copies instead of using an ereader is a waste of money and very inconvenient for the reasons listed here. Many wise people disagree with me about a lot of my various opinions, though, and there are several topics on these forums about the very subject of ebooks vs traditional books.
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Moving on, I fully agree with Scott. It's downright immoral and sinful to not read the book of the month.
(He did say that, right?)
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Yay! Good to know im not alone in my love for an actual book! I am excited to read this book. This site has very talented writers !zeldas_lullaby wrote:OMG, I love paperbacks! I collect them. I'm willing to wait for the hard copy.
Moving on, I fully agree with Scott. It's downright immoral and sinful to not read the book of the month.
(He did say that, right?)
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I'd also like to give Scott a massive thank you for this amazing opportunity, and I'm really glad he liked what I wrote.
Thanks everyone!
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To Scott: You might be happy to know that 95% of my sales have been Kindle, not paperback!
To IzzyS: Congrats on your story!! Yay!
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