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Looking for Story that’s a little Different?

As the reviews of THE FORGOTTEN CHILD TRILOGY have started to come in, there has been a distinct trend. This book is unique. Take a look at a few snippets from reviews about this series:

“once in a great while I run across something so different, so moving, that I am left astonished”

“What a silly little book! So why is it so compelling”

“… odd yet interesting …”

“Not at all what I expected … can’t wait for the next one”

“This was a really odd story, but I loved it.”

“Unlike anything I’ve ever read before.”

“This is one of the strangest books I have ever read.”

“This unusual series blends magical realism into a high octane adventure. I guarantee you’ve never read a similar series. I know I haven’t!”

How about you? Ready to read something out of the ordinary? Give THE FORGOTTEN CHILD TRILOGY a chance.

Book 1: A Man Too Old for a Place Too Far

Book 2: The African Connection

Book 3: A Parting in the Sky

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The First Ever Massive Trilogy Read-Through

I had just finished the second revision of book 3 of my brand new trilogy.

So what was next?

Revision three, of course.  But then I paused and thought for a moment. I knew what I needed to do, but I was reluctant. It would be too time-consuming. It would stop the flow of my revision work. No, don’t make me!

What was it? It was to read the entire trilogy from first to last page. I would become the first person to read the entire trilogy, which makes sense since I wrote it.

I told myself I needed to do it. I rolled my eyes and thought of any other way to get around it. But I knew if I wanted to present the very best overarching story possible that I needed to delve back into the ENTIRE story.

So that’s what I’m doing.

I just finished reading book 1: A Man Too Old for a Place Too Far, and you know what? I enjoyed it. After just finishing the storyline of the entire trilogy, it was fun to revisit the genesis of everything. There were definitely some details along the way which I had forgotten, but I was pleased with the story’s consistency.

I think I’m on the right track, and that makes me happy.

It can be painful to read one’s own work. Tedious, actually. But it’s so important, and I usually end up surprising myself thinking “Hey, how did I think of that? If I wrote this paragraph today, I don’t think it would have been as good.”

On the other hand I also run into these thoughts: “I don’t really like this sentence anymore. How about a simple edit?”

Re-reading is crucial to jog one’s memory of the myriad of character and plot details which absolutely must mesh.

But do it. Hold your nose if you have to, but keep re-reading your own work. It will be well worth it.

If you haven’t read book 1, please check it out. It’s a story I’m really happy with, and it’s only $1.89 on Amazon. Permanently.  Thanks for the support!

Link to Amazon. Only $1.89 on Kindle.

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Trilogy Book 1: New Lower PERMANENT Kindle Version Price!

Finally, book one of The Forgotten Child Trilogy – A Man Too Old for a Place Too Far – is now and from here on out only a buck 89 on Kindle. That’s $1.89! You’ve got nothing to lose and a whole lot of a gripping week of entertainment to gain!

$1.89 – Why?

It’s regular price of $3.99 might be too much of a gamble for an unknown author. But I want to make it cheap enough for anyone to try! I believe in this three-part story and am working hard to complete it over the next month or so. Two-thirds of it are now available, so what are you waiting for!

Now Available:

Book 1: A Man Too Old for a Place Too Far  (Kindle $1.89/Paperback $13.99)

Book 2: The African Connection (Kindle $3.99/Paperback $13.99)

Coming Soon

Book 3: A Parting in the Sky (on Kindle & Paperback in 2019)

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Review of THE AFRICAN CONNECTION

Author Colleen Chesebro gives a thorough and excellent review of book 2 of THE FORGOTTEN CHILD TRILOGY on her blog “The Fairy Whisperer.”

In addition to giving it the vaunted 5-STARS, she says:

“I’ve been a fan of Mark Sasse’s fiction for a few years now. The Forgotten Child Trilogy has captured my imagination and my heart. Just make sure to read this series in order so that you understand who the characters are.”

Head on over to read the entire review HERE! Make sure to check out her other reviews as well.

To get yourself a copy of THE AFRICAN CONNECTION, is available on Amazon HERE! (Kindle & Paperback)

And, don’t forget to get your FREE Kindle copy of book 1 of the series available for FREE through the weekend. FREE ON KINDLE: A MAN TOO OLD FOR A PLACE TOO FAR

 

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The Forgotten Child Trilogy Book 1 – FREE – Limited Time!

Through Sunday July 22, pick up a FREE Kindle version of A MAN TOO OLD FOR A PLACE TOO FAR – Book 1 of THE FORGOTTEN CHILD TRILOGY!

Gert it on AMAZON HERE!

Amazon UK HERE!

Come meet the enigmatic beings from beyond – Bee and Ash – as they choice a terrible old man to do some wonderful things. It’s action, it’s adventure, it’s time travel, it’s history, it’s just plain fun.

Make sure to check out the reviews – currently receiving 4.4 stars on Amazon.

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This happy occasion coincides with the release of BOOK 2. Now on Amazon for only $3.99 – THE AFRICAN CONNECTION!

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NOW AVAILABLE IN KINDLE & PAPERBACK. HERE!

Read the book, write a review, pass along the word! Thanks for your support.

 

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Now Available on Kindle Unlimited: A MAN TOO OLD FOR A PLACE TOO FAR

Book one of The Forgotten Child Trilogy: A Man Too Old for a Place Too Far  is now available through Kindle Unlimited. So if you’re a subscriber, you can read it for free.

Here’s the LINK

This unique story will take you to Cambodia, Romania, Scotland, the South Pacific – all from the starting point of mid-town Manhattan.  A bothersome being from the other side drops some pomegranate juice on grumpy businessman Francis Frick while he is sleeping. He is jolted awake into a new reality of time travel and unexplained beings as he is taken on a quest to find and save a child in history who truly didn’t matter.

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

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New Release: Kindle & Paperback Now Available: A MAN TOO OLD FOR A PLACE TOO FAR

The first book in my brand new trilogy is now available in both Kindle & Paperback.

The new release Kindle sale – only $0.99 – lasts until January 1, so hurry and get your copy before it settles into its regular price of $3.99.

GET YOUR COPY HERE!

I’m super excited to share this story with you. It’s high adventure into the 20th century – full of magical realism – suspense – exotic locations – and terrific characters.

You can’t beat if for .99! Limited Time Only.

Thanks for your support.

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Review of A MAN TOO OLD FOR A PLACE TOO FAR

Author Colleen Chesebro just reviewed my new novel and her ratings for the book were fantasic:

MY RATING:

Character Believability:  5
Flow and Pace: 5
Reader Engagement: 5
Reader Enrichment: 5
Reader Enjoyment: 5
Overall Rate: 5 out of 5 Fairies

Hey, you see that? 5 out of 5 on the fairy scale.  I’m honored. Colleen wrote a great, detailed review of the novel.  Here’s a brief excerpt:

“I have had the pleasure of reading most of Mark Sasse’s novels which like his characters have grown in expression, bursting with life lessons portrayed from living in an unsure world. The author’s descriptions are rich and vibrant placing the reader at the scene of the crime as it is being committed. His imagination is limitless!”

Please head over to her website and read the full review. And while you’re there, check out her writing as well. Enjoy!

READ FULL REVIEW HERE!

Book Available HERE

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A New Trilogy: Coming Soon!

I used to think I would never write a series or a trilogy. I liked closure. I liked an entire world or experience to be contained in one complete story. I hated cliff-hangers. (Marvel movies, really? Those after credit snippets were clever marketing ploys.) I hated marketing ploys. So I wrote five standalone novels. I was satisfied.

Then I started writing my sixth novel. It was different on many levels, but I still thought it would be a standalone novel until I finished it. Suddenly I had a strange feeling: it didn’t feel finished. There was more to tell. More to discover. I realized at that moment that I had never written a sequel or series because I had previously not had the right story.

Now I do, and I’m proud to soon be releasing book one of The Forgotten Child Trilogy: A Man Too Old for a Place Too Far.

It’s on Kindle Scout until the December 1. It could use your nomination. Please use this KINDLE SCOUT LINK and read the first couple chapters of it. And if you like it, please nominate it!

REVIEWERS: If you review books and post reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, I’d love to send you a pre-release copy of book 1 in exchange for your honest review. Email me at mark@mwsasse.com to set it up.

Here are the tentative release dates for THE FORGOTTEN CHILD TRILOGY. I can’t wait.

BOOK 1 – DECEMBER 2017 – A MAN TOO OLD FOR A PLACE TOO FAR

BOOK 2 – SUMMER 2018 – THE AFRICAN CONNECTION

BOOK 3 – TBD – THE FORGOTTEN CHILD

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