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Posts by John Coon

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Celebrating my birthday today.

You know what would be the perfect gift to get me? Buying one or more of my books.

If you've already bought my books, buy them again and give them out as Christmas presents to your friends and family later this year. They'll love you for it.

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The covers of the 13 books in the 'Aliens Undercover' Story Bundle.

The covers of the 13 books in the 'Aliens Undercover' Story Bundle.

Check out this incredible deal, available right now: $5 for 3 books, or $25 for all 13!

13 amazing #scifi books, all on the theme of #aliens among us.

With #storybundle, you get to support authors, help charity and discover your next favourite read, all at a great price.

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The Strange New Worlds newsletter just published a short interview with yours truly.

I got to answer some questions about my sci-fi story "Tract 16" and about writing in general.

Check it out if you are interested. newworlds.substack.com/p/one-on-one...

4 months ago 1 1 0 0
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One on One with Mike Morgan My interview with a contributing author to Ripples in Space

Do you want to read an interview with me? The wonderful John Coon at Samak Press has published one here: newworlds.substack.com/p/one-on-one... Oh wow, that's a scary thumbnail image. Run for the hills!!!

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New Release: Ripples in Space - Samak Press Ripples in Space — a new science fiction anthology from Samak Press — features fourteen stories detailing truly out of this world first contact scenarios.

NEW RELEASE !!!

14 original first contact stories from 14 talented #sciencefiction authors. Journey to strange worlds. Meet terrifying aliens.

Ripples in Space needs to top your reading list.

Order your copy of this #scifi anthology from Samak Press today.

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7 months ago 1 1 0 0
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Ripples in Space is officially out in the world!

This collection of alien first-contact fiction includes my story “Tract 16” along with many others.

Grab a copy on Amazon, B&N, or Ingram Spark!

7 months ago 1 1 0 0
Available now at your favorite digital store! Ripples in Space by John Coon

The Ripples in Space anthology from Samak Press, featuring my short sci-fi story "Fear the Human," goes on sales tomorrow! Read where you can buy it here: books2read.com/ripples-in-s... #WritingCommunity #ScienceFiction #Aliens

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Alien People: Chapter 2 Early Chapters Series

In Chapter 2 of Alien People, Xttra Oogan spearheads a deep space rescue mission after another Stellar Guard scout ship — piloted by his friend Lance Ikara — crashes on an asteroid.

Can Lance and his crew be saved? Or has Xttra found them too late?

#sciencefiction #scifibooks #aliens

8 months ago 1 0 0 0

Got asked to appear on a podcast to talk about writing and working with independent/small publishers.

It was a first for me, and I really had a great time talking shop. Can't wait to share the episode with y'all when it comes out!

8 months ago 1 1 0 0
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Top Indie Favorites

Ripples in Space is a featured new release in Barnes and Noble’s Top Indie Favorites for August and September.

If you want to jump on the hype train, it’s just starting to leave the station.

#sciencefiction #newbook #indieauthor

8 months ago 1 0 0 0

Is it wrong to want to do a remake of Old Yeller and set the new version in outer space?

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BYU looking to fill unexpected hole at quarterback after Jake Retzlaff's offseason departure BYU is unexpectedly searching for a new starting quarterback as the Cougars try to contend for a Big 12 title again this season.

BYU is looking to fill unexpected hole at starting quarterback following Jake Retzlaff's offseason transfer to Tulane. I wrote about the fall camp QB competition for the Cougars in my latest Associated Press feature.

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Painting a Picture with Words Setting influences how a story unfolds

Setting plays a key role in how a story progresses. I shared some advice in my latest Strange New Worlds newsletter on how you should approach writing setting in a story.

#writingtips #writing #writingcommunity

8 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Constant Motion An original speculative poem.

Ever feel like you're a human perpetual motion machine? Always on the move, never able to rest?

If so, my new poem in my latest Strange New Worlds newsletter will speak to you.

#poem #poetry #motion

9 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Alien People: 1 (Alien People Chronicles) Buy Alien People: 1 (Alien People Chronicles) by Coon, John (ISBN: 9781732487154) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

UK residents: I’ve got an Amazon prime day deal for you!

Amazon dropped 88% off the list price for the hardcover edition of Alien People. Right now, buy the first novel in the Alien People Chronicles trilogy for only £3.33.

It’s a steal of a deal for a suspenseful #sciencefiction adventure.

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Alien People Chronicles Visit Amazon's Alien People Chronicles Page and shop for all Alien People Chronicles books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Alien People Chronicles

Amazon is offering Prime Days discounts on the Alien People Chronicles.

26% off paperback list price for Alien People.
58% off paperback list price for Dark Metamorphosis
32% off paperback list price for Among Hidden Stars

Three suspenseful #scifi novels for ~$35 is an awesome limited-time deal.

9 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Ripples in Space is Available to Preorder - Samak Press Samak Press presents a new original science fiction anthology, Ripples in Space, that features fourteen original, compelling first contact tales.

Exciting news!

You can now pre-order an eBook edition of Ripples in Space, the upcoming science fiction anthology from Samak Press. Fourteen original first contact stories from fourteen talented authors.

Read more about it in the link below.

#sciencefiction #anthology #scifibook

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One on One with R.E. Dyer My interview with one of the contributing authors to Feral Lands

Throughout July, I will be spotlighting contributing authors to Feral Lands - the new horror anthology from Samak Press - in my Strange New Worlds newsletter.

Kicking off the interview series is my chat with R.E. Dyer.

#horror #horrorauthor #authorinterview

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Oprah’s recommendations used to turn books into bestsellers. That got me thinking. Which celebrity endorsement would be the kiss of death for a book?

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Dark Metamorphosis (Alien People Chronicles) Amazon.com: Dark Metamorphosis (Alien People Chronicles): 9781732487178: Coon, John: Books

Amazon inexplicably slashed prices on my novel Dark Metamorphosis.

Hardcover is $5 — 83% off normal $29.99 list price.
Paperback is $6.05 — 70% off normal $19.99 list price.

If you enjoy science fiction adventures or sci-fi thrillers, go take advantage of this deal now.

#scifibooks #scifi

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BookFunnel Your books. Your readers. Send your ebooks directly to your readers' devices and know that they'll get it without hassle. Don't let your readers suffer through trying to load books on their own.

If you’re a #horror author on #BookFunnel, open slots are still available for my summer horror sales promo.

The promo includes multiple horror subgenres. Starts on June 3rd. Submissions are open through June 2nd. Each author can submit up to three books.

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Day Sixteen An Original Science Fiction story

The fourth installment in my series of fictional news articles detailing the aftermath of an alien attack on Earth is here.

#sciencefiction #flashfiction #aliens

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The Crimson Reaper (Deer Falls Book 2) The Crimson Reaper (Deer Falls Book 2) - Kindle edition by Coon, John . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Crimson Reaper (Deer Falls Book 2).

The Crimson Reaper is on sale on Amazon. For a limited time, you can get the eBook edition for only $2.99 — 40% off the regular list price of $4.99.

That’s a great deal for a horror novel one reviewer called a “page turning thriller.”

#horrorbook #horror #mustread

11 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Fan Fiction Failure Well-written original stories always trump fan fiction

Fans and authors of fan fiction probably won't like what I have to say about their passion.

See me poke the bear in my latest Strange New Worlds newsletter.

#fanfiction

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Check out this awesome review of The Ghost Diaries from a reader on Substack. You all should listen to Leigh's recommendation.

Go order it now: books2read.com/ghost-diaries

#newrelease #comedyhorror #horrorbooks

11 months ago 1 0 0 0

Stoked to announce that my short story, "Tract 16", will be published in Samak Press' "Ripples In Space", an anthology of alien first contact stories.

Hope y'all are ready for family drama and extraterrestrial weirdness set in the New Mexican desert.

11 months ago 1 1 0 0
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The Ghost Diaries The Ghost Diaries (Deer Falls) [Coon, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Ghost Diaries (Deer Falls)

Do you like to laugh?

If the answer is yes, don't miss out on The Ghost Diaries.

This popular comedy horror serial is now in a single volume. Available in paperback and eBook

If you love classic Halloween episodes of The Simpsons, this story is the perfect read for you.

#newrelease #newbooks

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Feral Lands Feral Lands - Kindle edition by Coon, John . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Feral Lands.

If you’re interested in being an ARC reader/reviewer for Feral Lands — the first horror anthology from Samak Press — please contact me at samakpress@gmail.com for an advanced reader copy. Reviews must be posted in June, on or after the June 3rd release date.

#horror #horrorbooks #bookreviews

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Down With Platitudes An original philosophical poem

Do simplistic platitudes get under your skin?

If you hate these trite non-answers to life’s questions, my newest poem in my latest Strange New Worlds newsletter was made for you!

#poem #poetry #platitudes

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