Free Through Sunday: Flash Gold, a steampunk novella set in the Yukon

GoblinWriter · 03-31-2011, 06:24 PM

Hi, guys!

I just released an 18,000-word steampunk novella set in the Yukon during the Gold Rush era. I'd love to give away some free copies via Smashwords.

Flash Gold

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Blurb:

Eighteen-year-old Kali McAlister enters her steam-powered "dogless sled" in a race, intending to win the thousand-dollar prize and escape remote Moose Hollow forever. The problem? Fortune seekers and airship pirates are after her for the secret to flash gold, her late father's alchemical masterpiece.

With her modified rifle and a pocketful of home-made smoke bombs, Kali wouldn't normally hide from a confrontation, but taking on a whole airship single-handedly is a daunting task. Unfortunately, the other racers won't assist her--they're too busy scheming ways to sabotage her unorthodox sled.

When a sword-slinging stranger shows up, wanting to hire on as her protector, she's sure he has ulterior motives, but he's the only one interested in helping her. The question is...why?

Coupon good through Sunday the 3rd on Smashwords:

Flash Gold
HG24W

And, of course, you can pick it up at Barnes & Noble or Amazon for $0.99 if you're not a Smashwords fan.

caleb72 · 04-01-2011, 04:13 AM

Hey - thanks for that. I've picked up my copy.

Actually because I downloaded this, I've noticed that you have another steampunk style novel, The Emperor's Edge. If the novella keeps me interested I might pick up the other as well.

Working on a sequel at the moment?

Regards
Caleb

GoblinWriter · 04-01-2011, 01:52 PM

Hi, Caleb. Thanks for taking a look!

I'm working on a sequel to Emperor's Edge right now. I'm hoping to get it out by June. Ice Cracker II (free at Smashwords) is a short story with the two main characters from EE, so you could try that first and see if they interest you.

Happy reading!

caleb72 · 04-06-2011, 11:53 PM

I'm starting this book today. I'll let you know how I go.

Regards
Caleb

caleb72 · 04-08-2011, 10:16 AM

Finished this and reviewed it in Good Reads, Amazon and Smashwords.

Great novella - highly entertaining. Could definitely be interested in a novel based on these characters and this setting.

Regards
Caleb

GoblinWriter · 04-08-2011, 01:36 PM

Thanks for giving it a try, Caleb, and extra thanks for posting your reviews!

03-31-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
GoblinWriter vizsla wrangler Posts: 73 Karma: 120000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Kindle 3G	Free Through Sunday: Flash Gold, a steampunk novella set in the Yukon Hi, guys! I just released an 18,000-word steampunk novella set in the Yukon during the Gold Rush era. I'd love to give away some free copies via Smashwords. Flash Gold Image too large - MODERATOR] Blurb: Eighteen-year-old Kali McAlister enters her steam-powered "dogless sled" in a race, intending to win the thousand-dollar prize and escape remote Moose Hollow forever. The problem? Fortune seekers and airship pirates are after her for the secret to flash gold, her late father's alchemical masterpiece. With her modified rifle and a pocketful of home-made smoke bombs, Kali wouldn't normally hide from a confrontation, but taking on a whole airship single-handedly is a daunting task. Unfortunately, the other racers won't assist her--they're too busy scheming ways to sabotage her unorthodox sled. When a sword-slinging stranger shows up, wanting to hire on as her protector, she's sure he has ulterior motives, but he's the only one interested in helping her. The question is...why? Coupon good through Sunday the 3rd on Smashwords: Flash Gold HG24W And, of course, you can pick it up at Barnes & Noble or Amazon for $0.99 if you're not a Smashwords fan. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 06-11-2011 at 08:20 AM.

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04-01-2011, 04:13 AM	#2
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	Hey - thanks for that. I've picked up my copy. Actually because I downloaded this, I've noticed that you have another steampunk style novel, The Emperor's Edge. If the novella keeps me interested I might pick up the other as well. Working on a sequel at the moment? Regards Caleb

04-01-2011, 01:52 PM	#3
GoblinWriter vizsla wrangler Posts: 73 Karma: 120000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Kindle 3G	Hi, Caleb. Thanks for taking a look! I'm working on a sequel to Emperor's Edge right now. I'm hoping to get it out by June. Ice Cracker II (free at Smashwords) is a short story with the two main characters from EE, so you could try that first and see if they interest you. Happy reading!

04-06-2011, 11:53 PM	#4
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	I'm starting this book today. I'll let you know how I go. Regards Caleb

04-08-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	Finished this and reviewed it in Good Reads, Amazon and Smashwords. Great novella - highly entertaining. Could definitely be interested in a novel based on these characters and this setting. Regards Caleb

04-08-2011, 01:36 PM	#6
GoblinWriter vizsla wrangler Posts: 73 Karma: 120000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle Device: Kindle 3G	Thanks for giving it a try, Caleb, and extra thanks for posting your reviews!