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Do you like to get free ebooks for your Kindle?

Those without a Kindle can read these free ebooks on a computer or android device. For your computer, you can use the free Kindle emulator from Amazon or Calibre. If you have an android device, you can download the Amazon Android App. I've reread a number of classic novels that are available free at Amazon. I've also read newer novels offered in free promotions by other authors for a limited time on Amazon.

Next weekend, I'm giving away promotional copies too.

Why am I doing this? Publicity. Particularly, to see whether I can drum up some traffic for my latest offering Tunnel at the End of the Dark. No, I'm not offering Tunnel at the End of the Dark for free in this promotion, but the novel is a sequel to a story I am offering for free: The Princess, the Knight & the Knave. Tunnel at the End of the Dark continues the adventures of fifteen-year-old stage illusionist Matt Collins in a medieval world of knights and wizards, but as you should expect in a sequel, the story reflects Matt's maturing under his experiences. You might be able to follow the story in the Tunnel at the End of the Dark without reading its predecessor in the Possible Magic series from AyoKite, but IMHO, the story will flow better if you read The Princess, the Knight & the Knave first.

On Thursday February 21 through Sunday February 24, I will be giving away free promotional copies of three of my young adult novels. Each day offers a slightly different configuration. On Thursday, one free book will be available. On Friday, another free book will be added. On Saturday, one of the two free books will be replaced with a third book. On Sunday, the free offering will drop to one book.

Confused about which days to look for  a particular book? Just check daily to see what's available. If you don't see anything you like on my list, remember that hundreds of authors offer free promotional ebooks on Amazon everyday  in the hopes of acquainting readers with their writing. Currently, five of my novels are available for free loan through Amazon Prime membership. So, if you don't want to buy a book, consider borrowing it for a free read.

Full disclosure: I publish ebooks for sale using Amazon's KDP program, but that is my only connection with Amazon. I can make free promotional ebooks available on Amazon only by offering them exclusively through the Amazon store.

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