Author M J Webb

The first of the Audiobook reviews has been posted and it is fab again. One reason why I'm scratching my head as to why it's not selling? Ho hum...
'I requested a review copy of this book on the strength of the description which sounded intriguing. A teenage rebel recruited to become an assassin? Yep, that piqued my interest. Being unfamiliar with the author and the narrator I wasn't sure what to expect but this novel kept me hooked from the start, so much so that I simply had to finish it in a day. It is well written and nicely narrated and while it does jump about between the past and the present day it is easy to follow without confusion. Plenty of fast paced action, intrigue and suspense. Having no knowledge of weapons the names and descriptions of the various guns went right over my head but that's fine, the details are by no means superfluous.
For me this was definitely a 5* audiobook and one I'd highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.'
I still have some FREE Audiobook codes for UK and US available. Just comment.
THANK YOU
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Christmas shopping season and this sorry excuse for an author hasn't sold a single book in over a month.
Ha, ha, ha...

It's like JACKANORY for adults. :-)

Codes still available but running out fast.

One of the best feelings when somebody contacts you to let you know they bought a book of yours and enjoyed it. Almost as good as a review. 🙂 Thank you.

Just finished listening to my own audiobook. It's good if you like fast-paced action and you don't have to be a member of audible to listen to it.
I have FREE codes still. Just ask..

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Some Good and bad news;

The audiobook for Keeper is done and just has to be approved. :-)

But the excellent narrator is not doing book 2 and 3 so I will have to audition it again. :-(

I will have codes for book 1 no doubt but it could be several months/a year or so before the entire trilogy is ready.

Hey ho.

Still have some codes for Szabo by the way.

I listed my free audiobook code on a group entitled 'Free audiobook codes' only for my post to be rejected?!

I have the worst luck. :-)

Great 4 Star review today on Goodreads. 🙂
Averaging 4.72 out of 5. Not bad. lol

'Fast past page turner! This is a good read! Easy to follow and hard to put down once you start!'

Still have some Audiobook codes. But the paperback is a lovely wrappable size for Xmas. 🙂

A Child of Szabo A teenage rebel with a tragic past finds herself on the edge of the abyss. Offered one final chance of redemption by an enigmatic stranger, she is recruited into a secret society of assassins formed by Winston Churchill after the Second World War. It has been operating clandestinely for years. Pr...

Christmas shopping for a book lover?
I got you covered. :-)
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Very surreal moment, driving home tonight listening to your own book being read out by an industry professional. :-) Still have some codes if anyone wants one.

AUDIOBOOK

Okay, looks like I have some FREE audiobook codes for promotion that I will dish out on a first come first served basis. Just message me on here or on my site and request a code. UK and US Amazon sites.

There is a sample button to try it on the amazon page below. :-)

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-A-Child-of-Szabo/dp/B0CNL2VN12/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1700592019&sr=8-1

A Child of Szabo A Child of Szabo

Woohoo!!

Audiobook is out! I have 25 promotional codes apparently to send out, once I'm home and figure out what I'm doing. Lol

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0CNL2VN12/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1700568237&sr=8-1

A Child of Szabo A Child of Szabo

That moment you realise you have 15 chapters penned and it's darn good. :-)

Long way to go.

If you want to brighten the day of an author, this will do it every time. :-)

'Very well written, gripping from the start. Suitable for all ages, if you like adventure and action.
Ideal gift and worth a try.' 5 stars.

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I'm often asked what it's like being an Indie author.

It's like fighting Mike Tyson in his prime with your gloves and bootlaces tied together.

Pretty soon, your only aim is to stay in the fight and hope he grows tired of swinging.
:-)

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Yey! I have completed my personal reading challenge for the year on Goodreads. 15 books in total, 4 by self-published authors.

15 doesn't sound a lot I know but when you factor in my full-time job and my writing, editing, publicising, networking commitments etc. because of the books/site...?

It's been a disappointing year for receiving reviews but at least I know I have given as much as I'd have liked to have got. lol

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The real heroine who inspired the book. RIP.

Lest we forget.

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'A Child of Szabo' Audiobook APPROVED !!!

Just has to pass through Quality Assurance checks (around 10 days) and it will hopefully be on sale.

:-)
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Free your mind and travel the world, between worlds, without even leaving the house. :-)

Ideal Xmas presents

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Description. National Author's Day is celebrated on November 1, to encourage book lovers, aspiring writers, and avid readers to support their favorite authors, while exploring the world of literature.

Typical of me. I missed it. :-(
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Got back from the pub to notification that 'A Child of Szabo' audiobook is completed! Will check it over and hopefully publish soon. Excited ? I almost spilled my water. Lol mjwebbbooks.com

Well, that's just made my day. Turns out the audiobooks for Szabo and Keeper are BOTH progressing well. Great news. :-)

With Remembrance Day approaching, I'd like to pay tribute to the brave agents of SOE who inspired 'A Child of Szabo.'
A few are pictured here and on my site.
Lest we forget.
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Love this !

📖🚨 Book Review 🚨📖
Title: A Child of Szabo
Author: Martin J Webb
Genre: Thriller/suspense Action

Rhonda Lynn Bobbitt

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A fast paced, action filled read!

This was a really good read. A teenage orphan with a troubled past is on the verge of being expelled from the only school that would have her. When a recruiter for a secret organisation of assassins offers her the chance to turn her life around, does she really have the choice of refusing?

The story flips between her time training/
Undertaking operations and the present day which I found worked really well and really helped to make a connection with the main character. Showing off the successes and failures which helped mould her into the person she is in the present whilst maintaining the action and suspense of the main story and keeping the reader engaged.

It’s a really well written, adrenaline filled read with a kick-ass female MC! A real page turner. I would recommend for anyone who is a fan of action thrillers!

Book Description:

A teenage rebel with a tragic past finds herself on the edge of the abyss. Offered one final chance of redemption by an enigmatic stranger, she is recruited into a secret society of assassins formed by Winston Churchill after the Second World War. It has been operating clandestinely for years. Protecting. Hunting. Killing.
But for who?
With only a career civil servant as back-up, she unleashes hell and discovers the enemy is inside the wire. The stakes are larger than she could ever imagine but now she must battle for survival against known and unseen enemies in a do or die existence to become the best. For only then can she take out those who killed her family.
Those who are now determined to kill her.

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When sales of your novels quadruple....
🙂
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Nice surprise today at work when someone popped in and asked me to sign a copy of my latest for them. :-)

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To all my author friends...

1. Describe your latest novel in one sentence.
2. Post a picture of the actor/actress who would play the lead role in the movie if you were casting it.

Mine's in the comments.

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The kind of comment/feedback authors live for;
'Great read. Really enjoyed it.
In my opinion, The Jake West Trilogy was a hard act to follow,
But you nailed it!!'
🙂
THANK YOU !!!
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One of the benefits of having my own site is that I get to showcase the talent of my 16 year old daughter - She has a page.
Here is her latest. Extra special as it's a sketch of my own dear mother (her grandma).
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:-)

Excellent 3.5 star review for Keeper - 📚Book Review!
Title: Jake West: The Keeper of the Stones
Author: M.J. Webb
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult/Juvenile, Adventure
My Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

As I delve into self-published and independently published novels, I am also exploring outside my usual genres. I won a giveaway of this trilogy from a FB Group and was thrilled to have a chance to read a fantasy, Young Adult series.
The Keeper of the Stones introduces readers to the world of Rhuaddan, another world that exists in parallel to our own. It is a world torn to shreds by war, and Jake West belongs to a rare clan of humans who have been blessed — or cursed — with the ability to travel between this world and our own. Jake and his friend Ben discover this rare talent while rummaging through Jake’s grandfather’s attic. The results are catastrophic — and adventurous! The novel leads the reader into a world of high fantasy, a quest-driven journey of these two human boys through a non-human world as they seek to protect stones which could lead to the destruction of worlds. I will leave the reader to discover the consequences and ending themselves (hint: there are two more books in the series!)
This Jake West novel would appeal to those who enjoyed the classic, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and the rest of the Narnia novels, as well as those who appreciate the classic fantasy realms in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings novels. The Jake West trilogy draws from both of these classic series, producing a narrative along similar lines; though, of course, the world of Rhuaddan is unique.
The story aside, Webb’s prose is smooth and error-free. Some parts feel plodding, offering — in this reader’s view — a little too much exposition that does not add to the characters’ development or the development of the story. Its pacing was slower than this reader would have liked; in several chapters I wished for less exposition and world-building, and a more rapid unfolding of Jake and Ben’s story. But, this is likely because world-building is not a particular favorite subject; fantasy is not my cup of tea in general. That said, Webb provides ample world-building and a fully fleshed out landscape for the fantasy reader; as a historian I deeply appreciated the attention to Rhuaddan’s past to understand its present. Overall, Webb’s writing is sound and its language is well-suited to its audience of young adults.
Now, onto Book Two…

Thank you
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Hi. I absolutely loved this series. It had all the elements of a great fantasy epic and I really engaged with the characters. Any rec's for similar fantasy books/series which are character driven please? I thank you. :-)

Feeling grateful to someone who took the time to express how much they enjoyed my books. I have no agent, publicity machine, publisher, fan club, literary group, bots or groupies but I have a small following of very genuine readers and lovely people who really do brighten my days. :-)

Apparently, Facebook's new algorithms mean I am reaching around ten people with my posts. The same ten. So, unless they share my posts, it's pretty much pointless posting and useless as an advertising tool.

Seeing as it's more or less the only advertising I do, that me screwed then. 😅

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Stolen from another author. :-)

Lol.

'Geez, Mart, she certainly takes no prisoners. And I'm certain I recognised a name or two. Good job. Very entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyed it.'

Verbal feedback is always welcome too of course. :-)

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