Books – Page 4 – Alexie Linn, the Author, and Homespun Rebel

Posted on May 16, 2024May 14, 2024 by Alexie Linn

Audiobook Review: Save Money, Learn and Be Entertained with Your Ears!

Got Your Ears On? Here’s how to 1)Save Money! 2)Learn! 3)Be Entertained! All with your ears!

How often does your jet-speed commute turn into a ‘hurry-up-and-wait’ parking lot? Or an appointment flip-flop into cooling your jets in a waiting room? Then there’s the inevitable rehearsal that went overtime and yada, yada, yada.

What do you do to survive none the worse for wear?

Here’s a simple solution.

Read a book with your ears!

Schann Stewart, Alexie Linn, and Audible have partnered to bring you a brand-new audiobook that’s yours for the asking.

Have you met the players?

Schann Stewart is a voice magician. She sings. She plays all the parts in a story, including the horse and donkey. She entertains.

You’re already getting to know Alexie Linn, the author, quite well.

And Audible? Think Amazon! And Bounty!

How do you score this phenomenal sanity saver?

It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3…

Here’s how to keep your eyes on the prize and read a book with your ears — for free!:

Request a code and snag the book
Listen, learn, and laugh
Post a fast and easy review

What could be faster, simpler, and easier than that?

And here’s today’s featured cozy for your parking lot ‘control something in your life‘ pleasure…

In “The Secrets of the Tainted Trough”, imagine waking up from a nap to see a donkey and a horse peering through the screen door, both desperately thirsty. Would you give them a drink? And then what?

Sally, an energetic 87-year-old woman, faces this exact dilemma. Intrigued by the animals, she decides to investigate why they keep returning to her property. What she discovers shocks her to the core – their water trough is contaminated with a body. But whose body is it? And how did it end up in the water trough?

With no one else around but a goat, chickens and a pup, Sally wonders if the body could be their missing caregiver. As the mystery deepens, she must grapple with the fate of both the animals and the unknown person in the trough.

Join Sally on her thrilling and perplexing journey as she unravels the truth behind this mysterious misadventure.

Prepare to be captivated by the twists and turns in “The Secrets of the Tainted Trough”, a tale filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected revelations.

Grab a code here

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Posted on May 2, 2024May 1, 2024 by Alexie Linn

The Mystery of the Cozy Bargain Bin

Yep. It’s a mystery.

I had a Cozy Bargain Bin all set up to share with you. But, like the entire month of April, it has vanished. I can only hope it’s gathering more and more Cozy Bargains for you on its adventure.

So, while the search for that elusive bin continues, I have two works-in-progress to tell you about:

The Procrastinator’s Planning Calendar. It won’t overwhelm you with chores and includes a daily tidbit to ponder procrastination with. I am procrastinating on designing the cover and finishing it. Any cover ideas you’d like to share?
The Planet Ziggy Expedition: Will the Mystery of the Phoenix Lights be Solved? Gordy Gordon is a shapeshifting alien who lands on Sally’s igloo roof. He has a plan to get help finding the lost love of his life and retrain two of Sally’s marauders for a life outside of crime. Or does he have a different agenda?

While I scratch my head over these next two books of the Sally the Loner series, here’s some cozies and mysteries you might like to get lost in…

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Posted on April 18, 2024April 16, 2024 by Alexie Linn

Spring into the Cozies!

Here’s NEWS your wallet won’t want to miss…

There’s a new way to buy Sally the Loner eBooks in town that could knock your socks off. It will save you, at the very least, a buck a book! It’s fast. It’s easy. And you’ll love it!

It’s spring, but it’s still cold on the floor. Put your socks back on and I’ll tell you how to save a buck a book, or more.

Alexie Linn has partnered with Lemon Squeezy. Lemon Squeezy is a super quick, mobile friendly, all-in-one checkout platform. It lists a multitude of benefits, but fraud-prevention, multi-currency, fast, and mobile friendly snagged my attention right off.

I tried it. Yep, I bought my own eBooks to check it out… and it works! Just like they say. It’s Super Quick and Mobile Friendly.

Today, all 13 of the Sally the Loner series are uploaded and ready for you to buy. You can download them in Epub, Mobi, or Pdf – right on the site! A receipt flies right to your email account. It’s awesome. And here’s how to turn the key to the savings library:

Go to alexielinnauthor.com. Click through to the book you want. Click the ‘Buy direct from the author’ link. Voila! Done!

And now onto the Spring into the Cozies…

More NEWS!

Book 12 is published and available for your reading pleasure.

Get ready to embark on a whimsical and mysterious journey with Sally, a woman who has always been pet-free, as she grapples with the unexpected appearance of a black and white billy goat in her dooryard.

This goat has no intention of leaving and becomes a constant and quirky presence in Sally’s life, pushing her beyond her comfort zone and into world of goat-related antics and misadventures.

Join Sally as she navigates the challenges of this unexpected visitor and discovers the surprising connections that can be formed when we open ourselves up to the unexpected. In this captivating twelfth installment of the series, prepare to be charmed by the humorous and heartwarming tale of Sally and the goat that defies all expectations.

Click here to get right to The Goat that Wasn’t; A Baa-d Mystery author deal page.

And here’s more goodies to feed your cozy cravings …

Posted on March 21, 2024March 16, 2024 by Alexie Linn

Deadly Cozy

Deadly Cozy – Just for you and yours… Muahahahaha…

The first time Sally stepped away from the house only to be chased back into the house by a crazed orange tabby cat was memorable. Memorable because, to hear her tell it, Sally has no pets.

She called the cat Spaghettio owing to its resemblance to a plate full of the popular canned pasta rings covered in that orangey-red sauce. For levity she labeled the cat a guy trying to dominate her activities.

But where did he come from? Why is he so determined to keep her a prisoner in her own house?

Between her mankin, Rodney’s, calamitous misadventures with his new bionic arm and the wheelchair and the berserk visiting cat, Sally’s got her hands full. Can she solve the insane cat mystery and save Rodney from his new arm?

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Posted on February 22, 2024 by Alexie Linn

It’s a Cozy Mashup

Family friendly… For young and old… Something for everybody… Including a single question poll. I need your input.

What would you do if you were visiting a cemetery and found a grave marker with your missing father’s name on it… from about a hundred years ago?

Mary Linn and Valinda are off and running again in their pursuit of helping others gain closure for their loved ones. But this time, the closure is for both Mary Linn and Valinda when the marker is discovered but the remains have been stolen. And the two girls witness it from their tent!

Because Valinda goes missing, the questions multiply and the tension heats up.

How will Mary Linn, Lonnie, and Valinda make it through the fire alive this time? Will Mary Linn find her father and get the answers she’s been seeking forever? Will Mary Linn and Lonnie finally succumb to…?

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And here’s the single question poll:

Until next time…

Cheers!

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Posted on February 22, 2024February 15, 2024 by Alexie Linn

It’s a Cozy Mashup

Family friendly… For young and old… Something for everybody… Including a single question poll. I need your input.

What would you do if you were visiting a cemetery and found a grave marker with your missing father’s name on it… from about a hundred years ago?

Because Valinda goes missing, the questions multiply and the tension heats up.

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But that’s not all…

And here’s the single question poll:

Until next time…

Cheers!

Join us on:

Posted on February 8, 2024January 27, 2024 by Alexie Linn

Giveaway and Review and More…

February 8, 2024

It’s a Giveaway and Review and More Extravaganza!

Imagine waking up from a nap to see a donkey and a horse peering through the screen door, both desperately thirsty. Would you give them a drink? And then what?

Join Sally on her thrilling and perplexing journey as she unravels the truth behind this mysterious misadventure.

Prepare to be captivated by the twists and turns in “The Secrets of the Tainted Trough”, a tale filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected revelations.

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Posted on January 19, 2024January 15, 2024 by Alexie Linn

8 Things Posting a Book Review Says About You… And Does for You

This is so important that I’ll say it again….8 Things Posting a Book Review Says About You… And Does for You

When you were in school, did you have a clue that you were prepping to shape the world? “What world is that?” you ask. “It’s just a boring old required book report.” I know. I lived it, too.

But with every book you read, (fiction or nonfiction) you gain knowledge; learn new ways of thinking or doing things; and have a hand in shaping our future.

In adult life, the book report becomes a book review. And it’s written and posted on books that you choose to read. Posting a book review says more about you than can be written in a paragraph. And does more for you than you can imagine.

Here’s what I’ve discovered and am sharing with you.

8 things posting a book review says about you

You care about readers. Whether it be your mother, your neighbor or your child, you want them to know if a story is quality or needs work. Thank you. You are a gem.
You care about authors. We aim to give you, the reader, a fun, provocative, and interesting experience. Only you can tell us if we’re succeeding. And reviews are the simplest, most direct method of helping us to get it right. Your efforts shape and influence our next offering to you.
You want to be heard. Book reviews are one platform that I guarantee you are being heard by the multitudes.
You’re worth hearing. When you take the seconds to minutes required to post a review, your thoughts offer value.
You want to learn. Your quest for knowledge is insatiable. It’s what keeps you moving and shaking in the world.
You don’t waste your time. While others are practicing potato heads, you are an escape artist with class.
You love diversity. Every story is a new adventure. And you choose the destination.
You’re prepping for a possible side hustle. There are opportunities to get free books, make pin money, and even big bucks in the business of reviewing books. Good for you!

Now turning to what’s in it for you…

7 things posting a book review does for you

Gets you free books to read
Informs prospective readers
Encourages writers
Educates authors
Gives you a platform to be heard from
Keeps your mind sharp
Adds skills that can be turned into a side hustle

And speaking of free books to read and review… Click here to get a free eBook novelette that’s only available through this link. It’s a cozy mystery. It’s called ‘Body Lost and Found’. And is the prequel to the Mary Linn, Gravestone Hunter Series. Mary Linn is a teenager with teenager challenges to overcome as well as…

And speaking of reviewing books…

I’ve joined and affiliate with Story Origin. Evan does a very fine job of connecting authors with reviewers all in a one-stop shop.

He answers questions almost faster than a raccoon can race over a roof with a steak in his mouth. Well, not quite that fast. But an overnight email, anyway.

I haven’t found a simpler or better way for writers and reviewers to unite. Thank you, Evan. Click here to learn about Story Origin. Join to get a never-ending supply of genre oriented free review copies of books to read.

Now it’s time to bid you adieu. And let you get on with your honorable passion… Reading and reviewing for the multitudes.

Happy Trails and Tales.

Alexie

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Posted on January 5, 2024January 4, 2024 by Alexie Linn

Attention Parents of Youngsters – Is Choosing Books for Your Teeny Bopper a Frightful Experience?

I say teeny bopper because the powers-that-be can’t decide the age group of young adults. Some say a young adult is 18-25 years old. Others identify a young adult as 12-18 years old. I choose the term teeny bopper to cut down on confusion.

For this post a teeny bopper is from 12-18 years old. Give or take a year or two because not all youngsters fit an age mold.

In case you haven’t noticed, by the time your child reaches the ripe old age of 12-years-old, they’re flexing their wings to test their flight path.

What can you do to encourage successful test flights?

Please understand that I am not a child psychologist. I am simply the proud and relieved mother of three honorable full-grown daughters. And I was once a teeny bopper. I confess that what I am about to share with you has not been tested on young sons. You have to be the judge of that.

But back to the matter at hand; choosing reading material for teeny boppers.

What I came to tell you about is a series of books that follow a teen girl in her journey of dealing with events youngsters are faced with daily. Events like her mother with cancer. Bullies. A vanishing father. And a friend of another color to name just a few.

The protagonist’s name is Mary Linn Hassenpfeffer (the p is silent). She’s about 15-years-old. And she’s doing the best she can to grow up in her own chaotic world of changing schools often, caring for her mom while her dad is on the road, and learning about life. She’s conquering the thorns in her side without turning to props like drugs or alcohol.

But she’s not perfect. She has a goto hobby that helps her cope and raises many eyebrows.

Her hobby throws her into mysteries to solve and snap judgements she has to make to survive.

Her life is an adventure to spark your – and your child’s — imagination.

The takeaways include:

Confirmation that daily challenges happen to everyone
Confidence in your ability to make good decisions in your own shoes
Flash tests happen. Do your best to write the test and move on.
Having a helping others hobby is good
Embrace friendships that appear by accident
It’s good to think and act independently of the crowd

Could Mary Linn’s teen stories be a help in guiding the path of your own youngsters – excuse me – teeny boppers?

Learn more about the Mary Linn series of books. Incidentally, this cozy prequel novelette to the series is free. And only available through this link. It’s not in any bookstore.

Check it out. It might be exactly what you’ve been looking for…

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Posted on December 15, 2023December 12, 2023 by Alexie Linn

Last Minute Gifts to Fulfill Your List

Last Minute Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Did it happen again? Here you are… the clock is ticking… you need gifts that will entertain, encourage, and teach… in an hour? Yikes!

Take a breath. It will be fine. Your people will know that you searched and searched and then nailed it just for them. They’ll never know that you simplified and saved your sanity (shhh — if you don’t tell them).

Sit back. Relax. And let your fingers do the shopping with these fast and easy grabs.

Gander through… Click it… Voila! Phew!

For the little ones 4-6 years old:

The Scarecrow Series is available in eBook, Print, and Audible

Got teens? Here you are… Available in eBook, Print, and Audible

Siblings? Check these out:

Joan Freed Life-Changing Mystery and Adventure Series is available in eBook, Print, and Audible

Parents and grands and neighbors and the postman? These will tickle them:

To coin a phrase…

The cost for your sanity? Priceless!

Read to the end for your gift… the freebies…

Have a great one… whatever it is you’re celebrating.

Happy Trails and Tales from Alexie Linn, Aaralyn Rae and friends

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A teenager who enjoys graveyards? What’s up with that?

A quirky teenager’s mysterious adventures.

Alexie Linn is intrigued by Mary Linn’s hobby. What moves a teenager to scout graveyards for other’s lost ancestors? Is she a ghoul? A vampire? A witch in a secret coven? What is she really in search of? Blood? Ghosts? Magic? Or is it her own bloodline? Her father’s secret past that Joan has mentioned? Or is graveyard hunting simply Mary Linn’s way of escaping from the trials and tribulations of being a teenager? So many options…