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Greetings,

I’m pleased to announce my new book, “Wretched Aftermath” has been officially released.

Here’s where you’ll find “Wretched Aftermath” on Amazon:

Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BLDQRPQ

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09BLDQRPQ

For the next couple of days, I want to reward my loyal readers by temporarily lowering the price on the first two books in the series to $0.99.

For less than a buck (or free with your Kindle Unlimited membership) you can get started with this series – perfect for your weekend reading pleasure.

But don’t delay because this special deal won’t stick around for long.

In case you missed the blurb for “Wretched Aftermath”, here it is:

The Battle For Survival Continues…

The military has failed to stop the Reapers and the monsters have gained a stronghold throughout the United States. Battered and bloodied, the armed forces refuse to surrender.

Trapped in a small town, former police officer Malcolm Foster and his rag-tag group of survivors hold the key to humanity’s best chance of success: They know the Reapers’ fatal weakness.

If Foster can get that information into the right hands, it could stop the Reapers for good.

But first he needs to help his group escape the growing Reaper horde and a crazed cult leader bent on trying to kill them.

When the smoke of battle begins to clear and the aftermath’s effects become known…

When new forces of evil emerge from the darkness…

Can Foster overcome the odds and find a way to succeed?

E.G. Michaels delivers another action-filled post-apocalyptic thriller that will keep you guessing every step of the way.

Here are the links once more:

Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BLDQRPQ

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09BLDQRPQ

Questions? Comments? Just post them below and I’ll answer them.

Until next time,

E.G.

Hi,

It’s indie author E.G. Michaels. I know it’s been a long time coming but I finally have a new book to announce!

After hearing from my alpha readers, editors, and proofreader, I have a clearer idea of when book 4 of the Wretched series, Wretched Aftermath, will be ready for release.

As a result, I’ve put the book up on Amazon for pre-order here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BLDQRPQ

Wretched Aftermath is now available on pre-order and will release on September 23^rd.

Best case scenario, my team (editors, proofreader, and me) will get the book done a little earlier in September and I can move the release date up a little.

If not, the book will released on September 23rd.

The “dead tree” version of Wretched Aftermath will be released around the same time. More info on this closer to the release date.

The wonderful Brian Callanan will also be back as the narrator for Wretched Aftermath. No estimated release date on the audiobook yet but I’ll announce it once I have more info.

E.G. Michaels Street Team News

As I’ve done with previous releases, I’ve asked some of my loyal readers to help with spreading the word.

I call this group my Street Team. (If you’re not a street team member and want to learn more about it, then go here: http://egmichaels.com/join-e-g-michaels-street-team-today/ )

I’ll have advanced copies of Wretched Aftermath for you at some point prior to the actual book release date.

I’ll be following up with you sometime in early September with more information in a separate email.

What’s E.G. Working On Now

Over the next month, most of my focus will be on Wretched Aftermath. I’ll reviewing all suggestions from my alpha readers, editors, and proofreader. This is part of the normal process that authors always do prior to a new book release.

The day job is still chewing up most of my working hours, so there’s that.

I’m also doing a second round of world-building for my next post-apocalyptic book series.

No, I’m not going to say what the series is called, reveal any cover art, or mention what it’s about right now.

That’s all fun news for a future update from me. 😊

Book 1 of that series is already about one-third written. So the additional time spent on world-building will help me create a stronger series. And in theory, make it a bit easier to write too.

I’m still going to write more books in the Wretched series. I have a rough outline and cover art already done for Wretched book 5.

But this new series will be worked into my yearly schedule as well.

It’s been my experience that after writing a number of books in a row for the same series, the characters start feeling a little stale to me. Then I need to write something else for a while to recharge my creative batteries.

That may have been part of why Wretched Aftermath took so long for me to write. Plus I wrote myself into a few corners that burned up a lot of time to figure out how the hell to get myself out of said corner in the book.

By alternating which series I’m writing, it should help the story ideas stay fresh and exciting for me… which will result in a fresh and exciting books for my readers.

That’s all for now.

Until next time,

E.G.

 

Hi,

It’s E.G. Michaels with a long overdue update.

I have finally sent Wretched Aftermath off my editor. It’s been a long painful at times journey to get this book done with plenty of personal and work challenges along the way.

But I think the end result from not rushing to get the book done and having different plot holes get missed is a better reading experience for everyone.

So I realize many of you have been waiting a long time for this book, but I believe your patience will be rewarded with Wretched Aftermath.

I’m still finalizing when my editors and alpha readers will be done. Once I have a clear date in mind, I’ll put Wretched Aftermath up for pre-order and alert everyone.

The wonderful Brian Callanan will also be back as the narrator for Wretched Aftermath. No estimated release date on the audiobook yet but I’ll announce it once I know.

So while you’re waiting for the next update from me, I have another book suggestion for you.

Amazon has released a new program called Kindle Vella.

It’s a new serialized book program where books are broken into episodes or chapters and the first couple chapters are free. Each week, a new episode is released. It’s similar to following a TV series in how the story is told over time.

After that, additional chapters require payment by a unique Amazon token, different from the usual payment methods.

Each week, a new episode is released. It’s similar to following a TV series in how the story is told over time.

My good friend and fellow indie author, Tom Abrahams, has a wonderful noir suspense thriller called Buffalo Bayou as part of the Kindle Vella program.

The first three chapters are free, with chapters four and five available immediately with tokens. Chapters six through 15 will release once a week, again, every Wednesday until mid-September. Each chapter is about 20 pages long.

If you have ever read or listen to any of Tom’s work, you know you’re in for a great ride. I recommend checking it out.

Here’s the link:

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/product/B0932TBYNY/

That’s all for now.

I will hope to have a clearer idea before the end of this week when Wretched Aftermath will be available for pre-order.

I’ll also share details on the next book I’m working on is called.

Thanks again for your patience,

E.G. Michaels

 

Greetings,

This is E.G. Michaels with a better late than never update for August.

Without further ado, let’s get started.

If any of you who have tried to emailing or contact me through my Facebook page lately, you may have noticed I’m a bit slower to answering unusual.

There’s some very good reasons why.

I’ve been working around the clock to get two things ready for everyone.

Here’s the first thing:

Coming Soon: Wretched Retribution

On September 24th, Malcolm Foster and his group of survivors return…

There Is No Rest For The Wretched…

After nearly being wiped out, the remnants of the U.S. Military launch a daring mission against the Reapers. If it works, it could destroy millions of Reapers in an instant. But if it fails, then the Reapers dominance could grow even more.

A new group arises from the shadows, one which operates under a simple mantra: Join us or die.

Meanwhile, a single Reaper commander pursues a personal vendetta as he hunts former police officer Malcolm Foster.

As Foster and his group are being hunted, he fights to keep his friends alive and to find a safe haven from the growing number of Reaper hordes.

As the battle lines begin to form, there is no chance for diplomacy or peace and the future is anything but certain. Can Foster and his group find a way to survive?

Wretched Retribution on Amazon USA 

Wretched Retribution on Amazon UK

 

For those of you who are looking for something a bit sooner, then I’ve got some great news for you…

Coming soon: Audiobook Version of Wretched Culling

The amazing Brian Callinan is back again as narrator.

This time around, he really pulled off an incredible job with Wretched Culling.

I’m not kidding when I say it might be his best work yet.

The audio book is finished and that we are waiting for Amazon Quality Control Department to officially release it.

We’re told that will take approximately another five to seven business days.

Unfortunately, Amazon won’t give us an exact release date.

I’ll post an update on the E.G. Michaels Facebook page as soon as I know when it’s officially available.

 

“What About Dead Tree Versions?”

The print version of “Wretched Culling” is in the works. In the near future, I’m going to get through the print version and then make sure, it’s been properly formatted.

Unfortunately, this has taken a bit of a back seat due to the time demands of juggling my day job, family commitments, reviewing the “Wretched Culling” audiobook master and getting Wretched Retribution finished on time.

Like I said, I’ve been working around the clock lately. <smile>

My goal is to have the print version of Wretched Culling finalized within the next month.

Looking for some great reads? I got you covered…

While you’re waiting for Wretched Retribution, become available, here are two other books that I’d recommend.

The first book I’m recommending is this month is the “Contamination Box Set” by my friend T.W. Piperbrook and his co-author Bobby Adair.

Several years ago, they wrote a 7 book series together.

Well, they have taken the entire Contamination series, put them into a box set, and put it on sale for just $0.99!

The second book I’m recommending is this month is Torment: A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller (The Soldier Book 1) by W.J. Lundy

It’s a new series that takes place in his very popular Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (WTF) world.  I’ve read the entire WTF series and just started reading Torment recently. It’s great and I definitely recommend it. Just as cool, the second book in this series releases tomorrow!

That’s all for this month.

Until next time,

E.G. Michaels

 

 

Greetings,

The fireworks are finally over (one of my neighbors set them off every night for 8 straight days!) so I’m here with this month’s updates and news worth sharing.

Without further ado, let’s dive in…

Now Available: Print Versions of “The Wretched”

Based on numerous reader requests, the “dead tree” version of “The Wretched” is now available.

The print version of Wretched Culling is in the works. I should have more information on it in the coming weeks which I’ll share here or on my Facebook page.

In The Works: “Wretched Culling” On Audio

The amazingly talented Brian Callanan narrated “The Wretched”. I’m pleased to announce that he is heading back in the studio next month to begin narrating “Wretched Culling”.

Tentative release date will likely be late September but I will share more information once we have it.

Speaking of September…

Coming Soon: Wretched Retribution

I am pleased to announce that the next book in the Wretched series, “Wretched Retribution” is now available on Amazon for pre-order.

It will officially release on September 24th.

Since it is a new pre-order, I’ve set the price (for now) at just $2.99.

Here’s the cover art and book blurb:

There Is No Rest For The Wretched…

After nearly being wiped out, the remnants of the U.S. Military launch a daring mission against the Reapers. If it works, it could destroy millions of Reapers in an instant. But if it fails, then the Reapers dominance could grow even more.

A new group arises from the shadows, one which operates under a simple mantra: Join us or die.

Meanwhile, a single Reaper commander pursues a personal vendetta as he hunts former police officer Malcolm Foster.

As Foster and his group are being hunted, he fights to keep his friends alive and to find a safe haven from the growing number of Reaper hordes.

As the battle lines begin to form, there is no chance for diplomacy or peace and the future is anything but certain. Can Foster and his group find a way to survive?

Wretched Retribution on Amazon USA

Wretched Retribution on Amazon UK

Want More E.G.? Connect With Me On Facebook

Moving forward, I’m trying to do more updates and answer reader questions on my Facebook page.

If you’d like to connect with me there, simply head to my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EGMichaelsAuthor/).

That’s all for now.

Until next time,

E.G.