Best Books

Best Books

I wrote seven fiction books before I wrote my first non-fiction novel. And the reason I wrote The Best Book on How to Write Publish and Market Your Novel into a Best Seller is because, like many of my fellow novelists, I lost my book deal shortly after the Great Recession hit in 2010 and my publisher ran into financial trouble.

I didn't think much of it at the time because the book Frostie the Deadman was selling well and I figured I wouldn't have any problem getting another publisher.

I was wrong. The writers strike had hit and all those striking writers took that time to write novels of their own, flooding the market.

Again no big deal, I decided I could make more money with my own publishing company, Ari publishing What I didn't take into account was that I didn't know a thing about the publishing business.

BIG MISTAKE.

So I set out to learn all I could. And when I did I was startled at how different the publishing industry was from what I thought it was. So much so that I felt a need to inform all my fellow writers that getting a book deal required a hell of a lot more than simply writing a great book. And so The Best Book on How to Write Publish and Market Your Novel into a Best Seller was born.

But it didn't stop there. During my research I learned what I considered priceless information on how to recover when your life crashes and burns. So much so I created a website that caters to the needs of people who are recovering from emotional and physical difficulties. http://howtobeginagain.com 

Then I wrote a book on how to survive a divorce, how to sell ANYTHING on the internet, how to make money online and what you REALLY NEED TO KNOW before you agree to marry someone.

And I was having a great time doing it! And I was making money, especially once I turned them into audiobooks. 

But the problem was that, at heart, I am a fiction writer and I really missed it.

So I decided to write book 5 of my Revolution in America series. But as I was preparing, two characters I had used in a few satirical articles in my blog, kept tugging at my sleeve demanding that I tell their story, not just bits and pieces of it.

Those characters were Gam'pa and Bosco O'Bama the Third.  To be honest, I had no idea what kind of story they had to tell. Most of my fiction novels are action/adventure, featuring men and women in facing danger and almost insurmountable odds. A book about a elderly retiree and a four-year-old boy clearly did not fit into that mold.

But they wouldn't let go, so I started writing a book where I had absolutely no idea how it was going to turn out or even what genre it would be in. And that book became Whateverland

At first, it appeared to be a comedy, there are some funny bits in the first chapters and I thought it would continue that way.

But then it turned with the arrival of two new characters, Gam'pa's daughters Anne and Eleanor. Their input brought a seriousness into the topic of caregiving to dementia patients, which led to the horror of dementia patients realizing the information their brains are giving them is not only wrong, but dangerous and self destructive. 

Then it occurred to me that just because a family member is ill doesn't erase all the other daily difficulties that challenge us all. And the more their individual stories came to light the more I felt for them. Gam'pa, Bosco, Anne, Eleanor and even the difficult Mrs. Tuttle became people I dearly cared for.

I think you will care for them too.

Whateverland is temporarally priced at 99 cents in the hope of attracting reviewers. Once aquired, the price of the e book will rise to $7.99 The soon to be released paperback will be priced at $12.99. The audiobook version should be released by March of this year.

Amazon gives readers the opportunity to read the first few chapters to see if a certain book is tailored for them. You can get a taste of Whateverland by clicking on the TRY IT FREE link on the lower right of the page to download a sample
http://www.amazon.com/Whateverland-Zackary-Richards-ebook/dp/B00S9XKLMW/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1421511321&sr=1-1&keywords=zackary+richards

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Novels: The Best Books to Read

Novels: The Best Books to Read

Summer is finally here and that means its time to lay out in the sun with a good book to read. But what are the best books to read? Best seller books are usually the first consideration. New book releases and recommended books are usually a good choice. But do you want fiction or non-fiction? Or one with the best book reviews? Or the latest popular books?

The answer to those questions is simple. You want a book that you can enjoy. But how do you know if you're going to like it? Back in the day you could go to a local book store, pull up a chair and read a chapter or two. But bookstores are now hard to find and the selling prices are prohibitive in this economy.

Fortunately, there is a way to sample books you might like and read a few chapters.

AND you can do it right here!

At the top of this page is a parade of book covers featuring a number of titles in different genres. Simply, click on any of the book covers as they scroll by and you will be taken to its feature page on Amazon. There you can read a synopsis, the book reviews and then click on the cover to read the first few chapters. It's free, it's easy AND you just might find the perfect book!

AND several are available as a physical book, an e-book and an audiobook!
Don't have a Kindle, nook, ipad or other e-book reader? No problem! Amazon has a FREE program that lets you read the books you chose on your computer Here's the Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000426311

Here is a brief synopsis of each book

Revolution In America: This ongoing best selling series is set in the foreseeable future where the United States Government is controlled by international corporations and the vast majority of Americans are being  crushed by ever increasing debt.   Enter Dr. Alexander Noon, a man considered to be the Leonardo DaVinci of the 21st century. Determined to put an end to governmental corruption and outside influence he gathers a group of technical specialists and together they put his plan to seize power in New York and then the United States into action. Book #1 Noon's Rise to Power (now available as a audio book)  Book # 2 Night of the Scarecrows, Book # 3 Resurgence, Book #4 The Unknown Soldier, Book #5 The Corporate Wars will be released in 2015

Divorce: The Middle Aged Man's Survival Guide: There are countless books advising middle aged woman how to cope with divorce but few that address the needs of men who were blindsided by a wife who no longer wants to be married to them. This book is Extremely popular and has great reviews. For the paperback version click here

The Dead Machine: Virgil Vanderhill is a middle aged military communications scientist who's in a loveless marriage and a thankless job. Realizing that the only person who ever loved him was his departed mother, he sets out to invent a machine that will allow him to speak with her. After months of failure and burning through ten of thousands of dollars he finally succeeds. What he doesn't realize is there is a reason why he can speak to his mother and people of questionable reputations but not good people who were dearly loved. Its a mistake that will have deadly consequences.

How to Start Over: Rebuilding your Mind Body & Finances: It is truly a rare person who, at some point in their life, doesn't experience crushing setbacks, emotional distress, physical illnesses, or financial troubles. The question is how do you overcome, get your life back in order and start being happy again? This book shows you how. For the paperback version click here

The Messiah Complex: Three broken men, overwhelmed by emotional problems, physical ailments and  loss of faith suddenly find themselves center stage amid bizarre unexplainable events. An advertising executive  encounters something clearly not human on a snow covered highway. A disfigured recluse's new roommate may very likely be a serial killer and a small town reverend develops miraculous healing powers.
But none of it is what it seems. And as events unfold these three men will be forced to risk their lives and their very souls to protect mankind from a being that has spent countless eons plotting its destruction.

The Best Book on How to Make Money Online A Step-by-Step Guide: It is a FACT that over the next few years the majority of business will be done over the internet. That Amazon's profits have tripled over the last three years while Walmart's has steadily fallen over the same time period speaks for itself. There literally HUNDREDS of ways to make money online. You just need to see how its done. It's not hard and this book walks you though each step. It's the future of business, don't get left out. For the paperback version click here

Storytime: This highly reviewed collection of short stories is a favorite among readers. Mysteries, thrillers,  romances, crime dramas, comedies, erotica, who-done its and sci-fi. With a selection of 23 stories you're sure to find a number of favorites

The Marriage Rules, The 100 Questions you MUST ask your future spouse BEFORE getting married: One of the main reason people get divorced within the first few years of marriage is because they didn't take the time to get to know their spouse before hand. Many people keep secrets that aren't revealed until after marriage and its those very secrets that lead to break-ups. This in depth books asks the questions that are important to maintaining a relationship. The answers often reveal red flags and deal breakers that will make you thankful that you discovered beforehand. If you are planning on getting married this book is a must!

How to Write,Publish & Market Your Novel Into A Best Seller: Weather you want to be published by a traditional publisher or go the indie route the only thing that really matters is knowing how to write books that sell. Knowing what agents and publishers are looking for GREATLY increases your odds of getting a book deal. So pick up a copy and learn what the pros do to get their books into the hands of the decision makers. For the Paperback version click here 

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