From the back alleys of Philadelphia to the remote trails of Arizona's Red Rock Country, from a childhood marred by tragedy to the brink of an uncertain adulthood, Lizzy Ballard must come to terms with her extraordinary ability and the chaos it wreaks in her life and the lives of those she loves. Will Lizzy and her allies be able to save her from becoming the tool of others' ambitions, or a human lab rat? This ebook box set includes the three Lizzy Ballard Thrillers: Rock Paper Scissors, Snakes & Ladders, and The Iron Ring. ROCK PAPER SCISSORS Rock breaks scissors. Scissors cut paper. Paper covers rock. The rules are simple—except when it's people's lives at stake. By the time Charlotte and Patrick Ballard discover the damage their daughter, Lizzy, can do with her mind, it's already too late for Charlotte. They hide Lizzy away, trying to save others from the same fate, and trying to save Lizzy from life as a human lab rat. But they can't hide her forever. Little do they know that respected Philadelphia businessman Gerard Bonnay is responsible for Lizzy's ability. And Bonnay is willing to eliminate anyone who gets in the way of his goal of turning that power to his own ends. As her protectors are picked off one by one, will Lizzy be able to escape from Gerard Bonnay's deadly zero-sum game? SNAKES AND LADDERS Lizzy Ballard and her godfather Owen McNally are on the run after their fatal game of rock-paper-scissors with Vivantem's head of research, Louise Mortensen, and her enforcer George Millard. They find themselves in the Red Rock Country of Arizona, and Lizzy finds a mentor in Philip Castillo, a psychic counselor with his own dark past. While Lizzy works with Philip to try to control her deadly ability, Millard is hot on her trail, and Lizzy's power will be no defense against the weapon he has chosen. When Lizzy makes her way back to Philadelphia, Louise and George strike at Owen, and in a bid to protect her dwindling band of allies, Lizzy takes the fight to Louise's turf. In this deadly game of snakes and ladders, will Lizzy be rewarded for her virtues or punished for her vices? THE IRON RING Lizzy Ballard is headed to Arizona on a mission of vengeance: to kill the man who murdered Philip Castillo’s prison mentor. Meanwhile, Louise Mortensen and Mitchell Pieda find themselves under the protection—and at the mercy—of reclusive billionaire Theo Viklund. And Theo is intent on recruiting Philip to his cause as well. With the lines of communication cut, Theo sends Philip after Lizzy to keep her from executing her life-or-death assignment. As Lizzy’s allies struggle to understand exactly who the enemy is, Lizzy faces the killer, and even her special ability can't protect her.

"Brilliant, satisfying, suspenseful, and gripping! One of my favorite authors." —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author "An intriguing novel with surprising twists, and plenty of suspense to keep you turning the page. Dalrymple surpasses herself with this one. An absolute must read!" —Michael Bradley, award-winning author of "Dead Air" When a body is found at Lynch and Son Winery, no one suspects foul play. But then a second death occurs, and it seems that Ann Kinnear has stepped into the middle of a family feud turned fatal. Can Ann root out the evil or will her plan to move into the winery’s guest house bear deadly fruit? Spirit senser Ann Kinnear is juggling a long-distance relationship and continuing her search for a place to call home. She thinks she has found the solution to both when she learns that her favorite Chester County, Pennsylvania winery has a guest house for rent. When the body of the terminally ill head of the winery is found on the grounds, Ann assumes that the torch will pass to the next generation ... but the terms of the will leave a sour taste in the mouth of some family members. Does that explain the patriarch’s daughter’s clandestine trips to a grand but derelict home in Philadelphia, tended by a mysterious man in Victorian garb? Her husband secretly asks Ann’s brother Mike to investigate. Then a second body is found in a watery grave, and it seems that both deaths may have been murder. When the family hires Ann to contact the deceased, will what she learns provide a satisfying finish or yield a fatal harvest? Find out in Book 5 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels!

"A riveting, fast-paced, intriguing read with a colorful cast of characters who pull you in and don't let go!" —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author Ann Kinnear has been invited to the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference to give a talk on "Making the Supernatural Super in Your Novel." She isn't enthusiastic about adding public speaking to the offerings of Ann Kinnear Sensing, but at least it's unlikely to land her in the hospital. Ann's conference liaison, editor Darren Van Osten, is contending with problems of his own. His favorite—and only—client, bestselling thriller author Jock Quine, was killed during a burglary at his Princeton mansion, and now Darren is trying to coach Jock's bookish son Alec to pick up the authorial torch from his larger-than-life father. When Alec catches Ann trying to contact Jock's spirit at Darren's behest, he proves not too bookish to level some threats. Darren's best hope of staying solvent is to capitalize on his most mysterious client, Lara Seaford, whose debut novel is sweeping the thriller awards. Meanwhile, cozy mystery author Marilee Forsythe is demanding that her son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jeanette, repay a loan so she can buy out her cozy contract and switch to her true calling: writing thriller novels. An attack on Marilee leaves her unable to leave her Ocean City, Maryland condo. Only Jeanette's fear that Marilee will demand immediate repayment of the loan--a demand that she and Jeremy could only meet by selling their naturopathic pharmacy--keeps Jeanette from delivering a far-from-cozy rebuke to her unpleasant and demanding mother-in-law. As Ann's involvement in Jeanette and Darren's dilemmas deepens, she begins to suspect that there is more in common between the two cases than mere authorial posturing ... and that the stakes are life and death. Better be with the dead, Whom we to gain our peace have sent to peace, Than on the torture of the mind to lie In restless ecstasy. William Shakespeare, "Macbeth"

“A frighteningly meticulous villain and a formidable protagonist will have readers breezing through the pages.” —Kirkus Reviews “Airtight. Crucial plot details lock into place in the denouement like the tumblers of a Diebold safe. The characters are clever, real, and enjoyable, but also organic, their emotions genuinely wrought; there is no formula for brilliant writing like this.” —Robert Blake Whitehill, Bestselling Author of The Ben Blackshaw Series When a real estate mogul’s daughter-in-law dies, Philadelphia Detective Joe Booth suspects the woman’s husband. But accusing a powerful man’s son of murder is a risky business, and Booth knows he needs more to convict than the scant evidence he has. Then he finds the one person who might be able to uncover the truth: psychic-for-hire Ann Kinnear. It’s a last-ditch effort to find something – anything – to nail down who did it. But soon, drawn ever deeper into the vision of a dead woman whose ghost cries out for justice, Ann finds herself – and her powers – ensnared in a web of deceit, betrayal, and death among society’s elite. Official interest is waning. The murderer’s tracks are growing cold. But the dead will not be silenced, and Ann will do whatever it takes to solve the case of one woman’s lost life … even if it means endangering her own. A mix of supernatural thriller and psychic suspense culminating in a deadly showdown in a remote Adirondack cabin, THE SENSE OF DEATH is the first book in the popular Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels series. Click “Buy Now” to follow Ann as she pursues the truth that's wrapped in the sense of death! KEYWORDS: supernatural suspense novel series amateur women sleuth senser psychic medium supernatural paranormal ghosts spirits sensing suspense thriller murder crime Philadelphia Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey

If you are an author who is thinking of launching a podcast … if you are an author who has started a podcast and is struggling to keep it afloat … if you are an author on the brink of “podfading” and losing the hard-won benefits you can gain from this popular and intimate format -- then this book is for you. Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author, shares her learnings from her years hosting and producing The Indy Author Podcast. Tapping nautical metaphors to explore the stages of creating a podcast, this book will guide you through determining your destination, preparing for your voyage, and setting sail. Matty discusses the benefits podcasting offers to authors specifically, and the specific challenges authors might need to overcome to succeed in this medium. Questions posed at the end of each chapter prompt insights to be captured in your own Captain's Log, enabling you to note progress, acknowledge mistakes, and celebrate successes on your voyage. This is not merely a manual of technical requirements, although those are covered at a high level in the book and in more detail at The Indy Author website. This is a foundational resource you can pick up again and again, one that will serve as your guide as you steer your podcast through its voyage and, when a course correction is needed, will provide the strategies and tactics you need to adjust your bearing. The Indy Author’s Guide to Podcasting for Authors covers: The Podcasting Voyage · Why Podcasting ... and Why for Authors? Determining Your Destination · Determining Your Destination - Introduction · Establishing Connections with Guests · Building Community with Listeners · Creating Direct Income with Your Podcast · Creating Indirect Income with Your Podcast Preparing for Your Voyage · Preparing for the Voyage - Introduction · Choosing Your Topic · Choosing Your Format · Choosing Your Mode, Medium, and Venue · Choosing Your Deliverables · Choosing Your Schedule · Choosing Your Episode Structure · Choosing Your Persona · Choosing Your Livery (a.k.a. Branding) · Choosing the Tech Setting Sail · Setting Sail - Introduction · Lining up Guests · Preparing for the Episode · Creating the Environment · Refining Your Audio and Video Presence · Creating the Episode · Making the Most of Your Content · Making It Interactive · Reducing Friction (Improving Your Production Process) · Being a Podcast Guest Embarking on the Voyage · Embarking of the Voyage - Last Thoughts · Resources

“Dalrymple’s books draw you into their worlds, enveloping you in a thrilling, suspenseful, sensory experience. If you’re looking for stories that will take you on a wild ride, confront your fears and convictions, and leave you longing for more, look no further!” —Jane Gorman, Author of the Adam Kaminski Mystery Series They say that dead men tell no tales. But when good intentions are twisted to evil ends, and the perpetrators don't care who gets burned in the process, the truth must come out, and it will take Ann Kinnear's particular skill to uncover it. Can Ann learn why arson experts are coming to grief on the trails of Mount Desert Island before becoming a victim herself? Spirit senser Ann Kinnear is back on Mount Desert Island, Maine, to take part in a documentary with her colleague and competitor, Garrick Masser. The topic? The recent death of Leo Dorn, head of the Stata Mater research lab, who fell from a cliff-side trail on his wife's estate. Ann has barely unpacked before Dorn's hiking partner and fellow researcher Shelby Kim disappears, and now Ann wonders if Leo's fall really was an accident. But when Ann finally locates Shelby, the young woman isn't talking. Then a warehouse on the Manset waterfront burns to the ground and Ann knows she's getting close to the truth. Will Ann overcome hell and high water to plumb the depths of Mount Desert Island's secrets, or will this be her fall from grace? Find out in Book 4 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels! KEYWORDS: supernatural suspense mystery novel series amateur women sleuth senser psychic medium supernatural paranormal ghosts spirits sensing suspense thriller murder crime mystery fire Maine Bar Harbor Acadia Mount Desert Island

"A cleverly written, masterful mystery, filled with twists and turns to keep you on edge throughout." —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author "Matty Dalrymple shows some serious chops as a writer of psychic suspense. Protagonist Ann Kinnear finds herself in a major jam that's by turns professional and personal. Although her special gifts help her fight the forces of darkness, they can become a liability as well, and sharp readers will enjoy following Ann's adventures to their gripping finale." —Elizabeth Sims, author of the Rita Farmer mysteries and the Lillian Byrd crime series "Matty Dalrymple draws upon her knowledge of the world of flying and spins a tale of mystery and intrigue that keeps the reader engaged to the very end. For a pilot like myself, the realistic airport setting and characters made the book a highly entertaining read." —Vicky Benzing, Aerobatic performer and air racer A small plane crashes in the Pennsylvania Wilds ... ... and only Ann Kinnear has the ability to discover the force that brought it down. Will the secret the victims carried die with them, or come back to haunt her? Ann Kinnear is indulging her love of aviation by working toward her pilot's license at Avondale Airport—and protecting her privacy by discouraging the attentions of a filmmaker intent on documenting her spirit-sensing abilities. Little does she know that a fiery plane crash in the Pennsylvania Wilds will embroil her in a race to track down a contract on which two rivals are banking their futures. And when airshow pilot Gwen Burridge launches a smear campaign against Ann, she is even more determined to uncover the truth. Ann travels to the crash site and learns what brought the plane down—but it's only part of the story. Will Ann land safely, or be the latest victim of a secret someone is willing to kill to keep? Find out now in Book 3 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels!

“A book that proves just as keen and charming as its characters.” —Kirkus Reviews “Crisp, fresh, and spooky. Dalrymple’s depiction of the great Bar Harbor Fire of 1947 is so exactly and emotionally rendered, I could feel the blasts of heat from the pages.” —Robert Blake Whitehill, Bestselling Author of The Ben Blackshaw Series Ann Kinnear thinks that her midnight visit to a shuttered Maine hotel with a haunted past is simply a favor for a friend ... until she finds that more than secrets are buried there. Will Ann be able to unlock the secrets hidden within those walls, or will she succumb to an eternity trapped there herself? After solving the Philadelphia Socialite murder, Ann Kinnear should be riding high. Instead, she's depressed and considering abandoning her spirit sensing business. To add to her problems, she has suffered a series of injuries to her hands—could these be the ghostly repercussions of the violence that ended her last case? Ann goes to Maine to solicit help from fellow spirit senser Garrick Masser. Ann and Garrick find more trouble than they bargained for in a tale of obsession and misplaced loyalty that has its roots in a crumbling summer hotel, international art theft, and the historic wildfire that raged across Mount Desert Island in 1947. Will Ann be able to fit together the pieces of the puzzle, or will she miss the vital piece ... and its warning of the danger that lies in wait? Find out in Book 2 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels! KEYWORDS: supernatural suspense novel series amateur women sleuth senser psychic medium supernatural paranormal ghosts spirits sensing suspense thriller murder crime Maine Bar Harbor Acadia Mount Desert Island

Are you a short fiction writer wondering what opportunities are open to you? Are you a long-form fiction writer wondering if short fiction is worth the investment of your time? Short fiction is enjoying a resurgence and provides both independently and traditionally published authors opportunities for creating income and connecting with readers. Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre will show you where those opportunities lie and how to take advantage of them. CREATING INCOME Traditional Publishing Market Anthologies & Collections Mechanics of Indy Anthologies Standalone e-books e-book Collections Serials Foreign Language Markets Audio Patron Support Getting Unstuck CONNECTING WITH READERS Offering Your Story for Free Reader Funnel Reader Magnet Video Author Readings Market Research Flash Fiction and Micro-Fiction Chapbooks Bonus Material Custom Story Location-based Apps When the Reader Is an Agent BEST PRACTICES Editing and Proofreading Cover Design Links and QR Codes Being an Active Member of the Community Create Once, Publish Everywhere Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Suspense Shorts and the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers. She writes, speaks, consults, and podcasts on independent publishing as The Indy Author™. Mark Leslie Lefebvre (as Mark Leslie) has authored numerous horror short stories and edited horror anthologies. He writes, speaks, consults, and podcasts on topics related to writing, publishing, and bookselling. He was the founder of Kobo Writing Life and is the Director of Business Development at Draft2Digital.

"Dalrymple gives a master class in how to raise the stakes for her complex, well-drawn characters as they fight to disentangle themselves from impossible situations." —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author "The venomous psychopath and the unctuous megalomaniac in 'The Iron Ring' are formidably harrowing new foes. All the blistering trials that Dalrymple, a most diabolical plotter, subjects Lizzy Ballard to would corrupt even the most sterling of characters, and readers will be left wondering if this big-hearted heroine can resist the temptation to wreak a little havoc of her own." —Robert Blake Whitehill, Bestselling Author of The Ben Blackshaw Series "'The Iron Ring' rockets from the Philadelphia suburbs to the canyons of Sedona, peaking with a mind-bending fight scene that you have to read to fully appreciate." —Sherry Knowlton, Author of the Alexa Williams Suspense Series She has a promise to fulfill … but she never anticipated the evil that awaited her at the end of her journey. Will keeping her word cost her everything? Lizzy Ballard is headed to the Red Rock Country of Arizona on a mission of vengeance … and although she doesn’t know it yet, the Vivantem forces are no longer her biggest problem. She and her allies have attracted the attention of a reclusive billionaire, a man who is determined to enlist them to his own cause … willingly or unwillingly. Even Lizzy’s enemies at Vivantem seem to be no match for his power. With the lines of communication cut, Lizzy struggles to understand exactly who the enemy is. And when Lizzy faces the killer, even her special ability can't protect her. Will Lizzy grab the iron ring, or be left on the field of battle? Find out in this third installment of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers Trilogy!