Happy April!
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I took it easy on you and didn't prank anyone this year, but thought I'd remind you that tomorrow (or today already for some of you) is April Fool's Day, so you can avoid some of those near-inevitable WTF moments. :-P​
Be sure to check out Google Maps if you're a fan of vintage gaming.
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-That's all she wrote.-
I hope you enjoyed the newsletter — if you have any questions or notice any errors, just send me a message!
Apocalyptically yours,
Gertie
In Other News...
A few group topics to peruse:
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Just a reminder that if you ever find something in the group or on Goodreads confusing or overwhelming, feel free to post something here and one of us will help!
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This topic was set up in case any authors wanted to do a giveaway for short stories. So far, crickets... but I wanted to make sure you know it's there! Essentially, if you create a topic there to giveaway your story, I will be sure to mention it here in the newsletter.
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Short Story Writing Contest (unofficial)
Author John Appius Quill set up this topic to gauge interest in having a short story contest. I know we have a lot of creatives in the group, so swing by if you're interested. John will be running it, and I'll just pitch in where/if needed. ​
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"Night of the Living Synonym (names for zombies)"
Author Michael Sellars is compiling this list of synonyms for zombies. Be sure to go to the LAST page of the topic to see the latest list. Have one to add? Let him know!
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"I'm New to Goodreads/This Group, how do I promote my book?"
For the new authors in the group... some helpful tips!
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"We're all living in the wrong 2016. And it's Tom Barren's fault."
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"The Protector Program uses algorithms to predict crime and keep citizens safe. But when it fails to protect his son, Marus learns that the system he helped build is not only flawed, but dangerous, and that even the greatest of technological advancements can't replicate human intuition. Betraying the system to uncover the truth, there's no predicting how far he'll go."
April Book Giveaways
Authors: If you are interested in a giveaway, here is the signup page for 2017.
"A rip-roaring sci-fi thriller and chilling imagining of the future of Artificial Intelligence - London Evening Standard"
The Apocalypse Whenever book club: time to vote!
Voting for 2017 will remain open for the rest of the year. CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE NOMINATIONS AND PLACE YOUR VOTE(S).
APRIL: The Maze Runner
This popular young adult dystopian book is a quick read, the official discussion with spoilers is now open.
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If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.
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When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.
Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.
Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.
Everything is going to change.
Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.
Remember. Survive. Run."
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MAY: Lucifer's Hammer
Finally, right? It's length of 640 pages made it ineligible before, but as always, our group evolves - just don't wait too long to get started. :-) Published in 1977... look at that cover!
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"The gigantic comet had slammed into Earth, forging earthquakes a thousand times too powerful to measure on the Richter scale, tidal waves thousands of feet high. Cities were turned into oceans; oceans turned into steam. It was the beginning of a new Ice Age and the end of civilization. But for the terrified men and women chance had saved, it was also the dawn of a new struggle for survival--a struggle more dangerous and challenging than any they had ever known."
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Containment Zone by R. A. Seckler
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Arena: Part One by D. Michael Withrow
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Naheli's Sacrifice: A Coming of Age Fantasy Novel by Rabea Scholz
The Extinction Switch by Andrew Broderick
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Miriya (Double Helix Women Book 1) by Jade Kerrion et al.
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