Hello. I am writing an action thriller series (90s over-the-top action movie), and I am having a hard time finding an appropriate cover for one book, let alone several. The vision I have for the series is literally what you would imagine a 90s over-the-top action movie featuring a federal agent who is so ridiculous that it's unbelievable. Yet, he's 100% genuine and the most loyal friend you could ever have... black wardrobe, sunglasses indoors, ponytail, etc. He dishes out roundhouse kicks like grandma hands out cookies.

If this sounds insane, that's because it is. And I'm planning on 6 of these bad boys plus a few short stories. So, if you are a cover designer who can bring the goods, oozing 90s swagger and more than a little danger, then let's talk. I don't need all of the covers today, but I start publishing early next year and I have a reader magnet going up in a month or so.

I don't have a large budget. I was looking at premades around $60-100 for the reader magnet. Maybe a little more for the novels. For something designed specifically for this series, I could do $100 for the reader magnet and more for the novels. I am also going to need paperback and audiobook covers. Please include add-ons for that in the pitch.

Hello. I am the author of the Consulate Series. It is a three-book space opera series. I have free download codes for the US and the UK for all three books in the series. No purchase necessary. Let me know which region you need codes for, and I will send them for each book.

They’re on the run for their lives.

When Commander Kevin Hoyt returns from a scouting mission he finds that he is wanted for treason. Despite his innocence, Hoyt flees with his family and tries to escape the inevitable. With the odds stacked against him, and the Consulate closing in, he is forced to seek refuge on an alien world.

Meanwhile, his pursuer and old friend, Will Dickson, suspects that the reports of treason aren’t factual. When he breaks protocol to negotiate Hoyt’s surrender without waiting for backup, all hell breaks loose. And it’s a decision that may prove deadly on both sides.

Traitor is the first book in an action-packed space opera series that is an intense blend of Star Trek and Farscape.

Hello. I am the author of the Consulate Series. It is a three-book space opera series. I have free download codes for the US and the UK for all three books in the series. No purchase necessary. Let me know which region you need codes for, and I will send them for each book.

They’re on the run for their lives.

When Commander Kevin Hoyt returns from a scouting mission he finds that he is wanted for treason. Despite his innocence, Hoyt flees with his family and tries to escape the inevitable. With the odds stacked against him, and the Consulate closing in, he is forced to seek refuge on an alien world.

Meanwhile, his pursuer and old friend, Will Dickson, suspects that the reports of treason aren’t factual. When he breaks protocol to negotiate Hoyt’s surrender without waiting for backup, all hell breaks loose. And it’s a decision that may prove deadly on both sides.

Traitor is the first book in an action-packed space opera series that is an intense blend of Star Trek and Farscape.

Hello. I've been publishing as an author since 2013. All of my audiobooks were performed by narrators,some of whom have done much bigger books than mine. Early on, it was hard to find people who had great voices and quality recording capabilities. Nowadays, it is overwhelming with how many options there are that sound amazing.

With that said, I am writing something that I'm unsure is marketable and worthwhile for a narrator to spend time on. It's action-adventure inspired by 90s action movies. It's ridiculous. The main character is 110% confident and about 60% self-aware. He's somehow effective, and that feeds his confidence. It's over the top, and the humor comes from his ridiculous worldview (ego). Is it marketable? I have no idea. I started writing it as a joke for the people I work with. I kind of fell in love with it, so instead of a story, it's going to be a book.

Here's my question: I have a home studio setup in my office that I use to make synthwave, rock, and orchestral music. It's all instrumental because I don't sing well. I use Studio One, a focusrite solo interface, and I have a couple of mics (Shure SM58 and Audiotechnica AT2020). I do not have soundproofing in my office, which means the condenser mic will pick up a lot of room noise. The Shure has a much lower input volume. I can boost the volume in my DAW, but I'm concerned the gain staging will induce signal noise if I go too far. I'm looking for suggestions for what I can do with my current setup to create something that sounds great. The narration will require the soft, gritty voice of 90s action stars like Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal, so speaking louder might affect the performance too much.

I appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Hello. I am the author of The Alorian Wars. It is a space opera series. I have US and UK codes available for all of the books in the series. If interested, let me know which region you need and whether you want just book one or the whole series.

About the series: https://www.audible.com/pd/Broken-Worlds-Audiobook/B071GM81KS

From Drew Avera, author of The Dead Planet Series, comes an all-new space opera adventure!

The Greshian Empire has reached across the Alorian Galaxy, using its naval might to bring its enemies to their knees. Dead planets float in their wake as the empire fights to assert themselves as the supreme race.

Ensign Brendle Quinn has spent five years loyally serving the Greshian Empire in their relentless quest to dominate the Alorian Galaxy. But as his ship decimates planet after planet, he finds his sympathies swinging towards their defeated enemies.

Sergeant Anki Paro, a Luthian Marine, has been anxiously awaiting the call to deploy. As the last line of defense against the crushing Greshian forces, she hopes the time has finally come where her world can stand against tyranny and protect the rest of the worlds in her sector of the Alorian Galaxy. As her path towards war draws near, Anki begins to notice a shift in balance as her society prepares itself for imminent destruction. Questions of misplaced loyalties lead her to wonder if the world she is trying to save has any real intentions of surviving.

As Brendle and Anki's worlds collide, they find themselves in an unlikely alliance to try to stop the full might of the Greshian Empire before there's nothing left to fight for.

The Alorian Wars is a military science fiction series for fans of The Expanse, Star Trek, and Old Man's War. If you want a fast-paced space opera adventure then look no further, The Alorian Wars is here!

Hello. I am the author of The Alorian Wars. It is a space opera series. I have US and UK codes available for all of the books in the series. If interested, let me know which region you need and whether you want just book one or the whole series.

About the series: https://www.audible.com/pd/Broken-Worlds-Audiobook/B071GM81KS

From Drew Avera, author of The Dead Planet Series, comes an all-new space opera adventure!

The Greshian Empire has reached across the Alorian Galaxy, using its naval might to bring its enemies to their knees. Dead planets float in their wake as the empire fights to assert themselves as the supreme race.

Ensign Brendle Quinn has spent five years loyally serving the Greshian Empire in their relentless quest to dominate the Alorian Galaxy. But as his ship decimates planet after planet, he finds his sympathies swinging towards their defeated enemies.

Sergeant Anki Paro, a Luthian Marine, has been anxiously awaiting the call to deploy. As the last line of defense against the crushing Greshian forces, she hopes the time has finally come where her world can stand against tyranny and protect the rest of the worlds in her sector of the Alorian Galaxy. As her path towards war draws near, Anki begins to notice a shift in balance as her society prepares itself for imminent destruction. Questions of misplaced loyalties lead her to wonder if the world she is trying to save has any real intentions of surviving.

As Brendle and Anki's worlds collide, they find themselves in an unlikely alliance to try to stop the full might of the Greshian Empire before there's nothing left to fight for.

The Alorian Wars is a military science fiction series for fans of The Expanse, Star Trek, and Old Man's War. If you want a fast-paced space opera adventure then look no further, The Alorian Wars is here!

Hello. I am the author of Absolution, a space opera novel. I have free download codes for the audiobook available. If you would like to listen to it, let me know if you need a US or UK code. Reviews are appreciated.

Link to listen to the sample: https://www.audible.com/pd/Absolution-Audiobook/B0FKC3KR5M

About the book:

A friendship destroyed by betrayal. A future in question.

Samuel “Max” Maxwell had it all—until a bad business decision by his partner and closest friend, Jacob Amott, cost him everything.

After serving five years in prison, Max walks free with nothing left but a shadowed past and a fractured legacy. His business is gone. His friendship died in betrayal—and in blood.

Now, Max wants a fresh start. But when a chance to reclaim what he lost puts him on a collision course with the organization that killed Jacob, Max must decide: can he outrun his past, or will it bury him for good?

For fans of space adventures layered with conspiracy, intrigue, and the fight for redemption—Absolution is a gripping tale of second chances in a galaxy where trust is dangerous and hope is rare.

Grab your copy of Absolution today.

Hello. I'm the author of the Consulate Trilogy. Traitor, the first book in the series, is currently discounted to 99 cents. It's also available in Kindle Unlimited.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/TRAITOR-CONSULATE-Book-Drew-Avera-ebook/dp/B088413GKD

About the book:

Traitor – An Explosive Space Opera Full of Action, Intrigue, and Betrayal

A loyal commander. A family in danger. A galaxy on the brink.

Commander Kevin Hoyt is a decorated officer—until he's framed for treason by the very government he swore to protect. Now a fugitive, Hoyt must lead his family across the stars, seeking refuge on a remote alien world. But with the ruthless Consulate Navy hunting them down, time is running out—and every choice could be their last.

Desperate and outmatched, Hoyt considers a daring plan: surrender in exchange for his family's safety. But in a galaxy fueled by corruption and betrayal, can he trust anyone—including himself?

Traitor is a heart-pounding space opera perfect for fans of Star Wars, Star Trek, and military sci-fi thrillers. Packed with interstellar action, political conspiracies, and a hero worth rooting for, this epic sci-fi adventure will keep you turning pages late into the night.

If you love fast-paced science fiction with high stakes and unforgettable characters, don’t miss Traitor. Buy now and blast off into a gripping galactic saga!

Hello. I am the author of Absolution, a space opera novel. I have free download codes for the audiobook available. If you would like to listen to it, let me know if you need a US or UK code. Reviews are appreciated.

Link to listen to the sample: https://www.audible.com/pd/Absolution-Audiobook/B0FKC3KR5M

About the book:

A friendship destroyed by betrayal. A future in question.

Samuel “Max” Maxwell had it all—until a bad business decision by his partner and closest friend, Jacob Amott, cost him everything.

After serving five years in prison, Max walks free with nothing left but a shadowed past and a fractured legacy. His business is gone. His friendship died in betrayal—and in blood.

Now, Max wants a fresh start. But when a chance to reclaim what he lost puts him on a collision course with the organization that killed Jacob, Max must decide: can he outrun his past, or will it bury him for good?

For fans of space adventures layered with conspiracy, intrigue, and the fight for redemption—Absolution is a gripping tale of second chances in a galaxy where trust is dangerous and hope is rare.

Grab your copy of Absolution today.

Hello. I am the author of Damaged Incorporated, and I have free US and UK download codes for the Audible store. Damaged Incorporated is a military sci-fi thriller where a wounded veteran is given a second chance to fight, but he finds that what he's fighting for isn't what he thought. No purchase necessary. Let me know if you need a US or UK code, and I will send it to you in a chat.

Link to book to listen to sample: https://www.audible.com/pd/Damaged-Incorporated-Audiobook/B0BFBRS211

Hello. I am the author of The Dead Planet Series. I have free US and UK download codes for the audiobook of the complete series. No purchase necessary. Simply reply to this post or message me to let me know if you need a US or UK code and I will send it to you. Reviews are appreciated.

Listen to the sample here: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Complete-Dead-Planet-Series-Audiobook/B079LZRJ44

About the book:

The future is darker than you think!

When Serus Blackwell was recruited into The Agency, he had to leave his family behind. The Agency stripped him of his humanity, but they failed to take his memories during his programming.

During a hit, Serus discovers that his sister, Kara, is next on the list for execution by an organization called The Syndicate, but the woman who should have been removed from his memories triggers an act of defiance that will set him on a course no one ever expected.

In order to save Kara, Serus turns his back on The Agency on a suicide mission that reveals something more sinister than he ever could have realized: The Syndicate’s plans to destroy Mars.

Can he save the last surviving member of his family and save the only world he has ever known, or will he have to choose which is more important: family or the millions of lives at stake if he does nothing?

The Dead Planet Series is a dystopian science fiction series that shows how far someone will go to save the people they love, even if it means they must destroy who they are to do it.

Hello. I am the author of The Consulate Trilogy. It is a space opera series. I have free download codes for all 3 books. The codes are good for either the US or UK Audible store. Let me know if you're interested, and I will message you with the codes.

Link is for you to listen to the sample: https://www.audible.com/pd/Traitor-Audiobook/B0BWSN5YMF

As the title suggests, I did that yesterday. I feel pretty good about it, considering I started running five weeks ago. My goal was to hit that mileage by the end of July, but I guess I'm a bit of a psychopath for trying to push myself when it was 92 degrees at 10 am. Besides, it was America's birthday, and I couldn't hit that on my birthday last month.

I've seen some articles and such on YouTube that suggest strength training for runners. Honestly, I never considered that as necessary because I assumed that running would strengthen the muscles through endurance (also, I never researched running like I am now). BUT I don't want to get a gym membership. I'm hoping for suggestions on great exercises I can do at home that require little or no equipment.

I do own some things: a 30 lb set of dumbbells, a 25 lb kettlebell, a power tower for pull-ups, dips, and leg lifts, a flat bench, and a walking pad. I also have a 5 lb macebell and a 10 lb club bell. Do you have suggestions on what I can do with that equipment, or without any equipment, that will help me out? I don't have any injuries to work through, but I would like to prevent any as training gains in intensity.

Thank you.

Oblivion's Dawn is currently 99 cents. If you like military scifi with clones and political intrigue, then you might enjoy this book. https://www.amazon.com/Oblivions-Dawn-Military-Sci-Fi-Confederation-ebook/dp/B0C9FVYBKL

If they don't learn to trust each other... Humanity will fall...

Tella Spar is an ambassador in the Galactic Confederation. Sent to negotiate the peaceful release of hostages on Bala, she uncovers a plot that would usurp humanity’s standing within the Galactic Confederation. A plot put into play when a group of mercenaries commanded by the notorious Garret Cushing sends a cryptic message to the Confederation in blood.

On a distant planet outside the reach of the Confederation, Garret Cushing finds himself in dire straits. Struggling with a guilty conscience, and his life in the balance, he decides to do the unthinkable; turn himself over to the Confederation in exchange for protection.

As a witness to a decades-long conspiracy, he could save millions of lives, but first, he has to get off Bastia alive.

There’s only one way; with the aid of the Confederation, the organization that wants him dead.

Enemies are forced to trust one another as they fight their way across the galaxy in an attempt to stop a devastating war. If they die, then humanity’s hope for a future within the Galactic Confederation will end.

Conspiracies and intrigue run rampant in this first installment of The Confederation Saga, a military space opera adventure for fans of Dark Matter and The Expanse**.**

Hello. I am the author of the Dark Future Duology, and I have free Audible codes for the US and UK. Hit me up if you would like a code.

Note: This is a box set version of the Dark Future series. It contains the books Syndicate and Deadly Intent. If you already own those titles, then you technically already own this book.

About the book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Dark-Future-Duology-Audiobook/B0H77W1K9M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

Books 1-2

The future of humanity comes at a price.

Humanity has established its first permanent colony on Mars, but survival beneath massive glass domes is only the beginning. As political factions battle for control of the planet's future, one man finds himself caught in a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government.

When police officer Halem Scrimpshire is framed for the assassination of a prominent World Council member, his life is shattered. Branded a murderer and driven by the loss of his wife, he embarks on a relentless quest for justice. What begins as a search for the truth uncovers a web of corruption, betrayal, and power that threatens the future of Mars itself.

Years later, as Pontiff of the World Council, Halem has helped transform the Red Planet into a thriving civilization. New colonies are expanding beyond Archea, and humanity stands on the brink of a new era. But when a violent attack rocks the government, Halem is drawn into another deadly conspiracy—one tied to secrets from his past and enemies who have waited years for their chance at revenge.

As political intrigue, assassination plots, and corporate power struggles collide, Halem must risk everything to protect the future he helped build.

Featuring Syndicate and Deadly Intent, the Dark Future Duology is a gripping science-fiction thriller series packed with action, mystery, conspiracy, and suspense.

Perfect for fans of Blade Runner, Total Recall, and fast-paced cyberpunk adventures.

Hello. My name is Drew and I am 44 years old. I spent 20 years in the US Navy, where fitness was one of those things that took a back seat to the mission. I wasn't special operations, or anything that required peak fitness. I was an Aviation Electrician working on the F/A-18. The computers could get heavy, the tool boxes were usually heavy, and the diet was whatever you could consume in whatever quantity before getting back out there and fixing the next aircraft. The life of an AE was feast or famine. You either had a crazy workload and had little time in the shop, or the opposite. During the periods of inactivity, we usually ate junk and "conserved our energy" for when the real work came.

As you can guess, I became one of the fat sailors who could lift heavy equipment and carry it long distances, but my uniform didn't look very good as it was cradling my gut.

I retired 6 years ago, and my fitness level got much worse. I retired at 240 pounds, and within a year or so, I was up to 265. I worked the graveyard shift and stayed awake with a sugar high. I went from fat to what the crap happened to me fat.

And then the weight started falling off, and I thought it was from working normal hours and less stress. I got down to around 225 and began having pain in my abdomen and lower back. I couldn't sleep, so I went back to sugar rushes and caffeine. After almost a month, I finally went to the doctor, and I was diagnosed as a diabetic. I had been prediabetic for a while, but my body finally gave up and went full insulin-resistant. I was put on insulin and other drugs, and I thought that was going to be my life.

Well, after a few months of wearing a glucose monitor and jabbing myself with insulin, I decided I would try to get my act together. I did it with diet first, but I noticed that every little cheat set off my monitor. It had no chill. I knew what I needed to do, but I didn't want to do it.

And then I decided that at 44 years old, I needed to do it if I wanted to have any quality of life as I got older. I decided that I would train for a 5k and become a runner, running 3-4 days a week.

This was a month ago.

In that time, I went from sedentary to running 1.5 miles 3 days a week. My goal is to run a 5k three days a week by September and do my first official 5K around that time. I know how to train to get where I need to be, but I didn't realize how it would affect my blood sugar. A lot of "wisdom" on the internet suggests that putting stress on your body may cause blood sugar spikes. I've had the opposite (while not taking my insulin), so I thought that was interesting. On days I misbehave with food, I do get spikes, but some of those little cheats here and there have not had a great impact on my blood sugar. I'm not saying I'm rolling back the clock with my diagnosis, but I do think that activity levels is helping me with my blood sugar control. I'm a month into this journey, and I don't think it's safe to make a declaration yet, but I'm excited to see where I'm at in 3-6 months.

The scale is not dipping yet, and my legs are sore, but my overall feeling has improved quite a bit in this first month. I hope that encourages any of you in similar health conditions looking to begin a running program.

Hello. I am the author of "Absolution" and I have several US and UK codes for anyone interested. No purchase necessary. But I would appreciate it if you post a review after listening. Comment or DM me and let me know if you want a code and for which store.

Link to listen to sample: https://www.audible.com/pd/Absolution-Audiobook/B0FKC3KR5M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp

About the book:

A friendship destroyed by betrayal. A future in question.

Samuel “Max” Maxwell had it all—until a bad business decision by his partner and closest friend, Jacob Amott, cost him everything.

After serving five years in prison, Max walks free with nothing left but a shadowed past and a fractured legacy. His business is gone. His friendship died in betrayal—and in blood.

Now, Max wants a fresh start. But when a chance to reclaim what he lost puts him on a collision course with the organization that killed Jacob, Max must decide: can he outrun his past, or will it bury him for good?

For fans of space adventures layered with conspiracy, intrigue, and the fight for redemption—Absolution is a gripping tale of second chances in a galaxy where trust is dangerous and hope is rare.

Grab your copy of Absolution today.