Video Trailer: Lumiere

Lumiere-Jacqueline Garlick ebooksmAfter an unexplained flash shatters her world, seventeen-year-old Eyelet Elsworth sets out to find the Illuminator, her father’s prized invention. With it, she hopes to cure herself of her debilitating seizures before Professor Smrt—her father’s arch nemesis—discovers her secret and locks her away in an asylum.

Pursued by Smrt, Eyelet locates the Illuminator only to see it whisked away. She follows the thief into the world of the unknown, compelled not only by her quest but by the allure of the stranger—Urlick Babbit—who harbors secrets of his own.

Together, they endure deadly Vapours and criminal-infested woods in pursuit of the same goal, only to discover the miracle machine they hoped would solve their problems may in fact be their biggest problem of all.

Lumiere, the young adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel by Jacqueline E. Garlick, is available from Amazon.com and Amazon UK.

Don’t forget, you can cast your vote for trailer of the month on July 26, 2014 at 1 p.m. Pacific time.

Indie Reads – June 2014

Indies Unlimited does not review books, but we do have a couple of renowned reviewers on staff. We thought a great way to celebrate indie writing would be to ask those reviewers for their top indie picks of the month. Here are this month’s top picks from our experts:


A Gourmet DemiseA Gourmet Demise by L.A. Lewandowski

“I loved the setting of high-class dining and the obscenely rich, and best of all, I just couldn’t guess whodunit, which is always a good sign of a deftly crafted mystery.”

Read the rest of the review by Cathy Speight.

A Gourmet Design is available through Amazon.com.


binds that tie 120x177Binds That Tie by Kate Moretti

“I couldn’t figure out what was going to happen or what I wanted to happen as I struggled with some questions. When is the right thing wrong, and really, what is the right thing here?”

Read the rest of the review by Big Al.

Binds That Tie is available on Amazon.com.


Amish Vampires in Space 120x177Amish Vampires in Space by Kerry Nietz

“The read was fast, the writing sharp and easy on the eye, the characters all worked and made sense. Tension was maintained right to the end.”

Read the rest of the review by Pete Barber.

Amish Vampires in Space is available through Amazon.com.


Scorched Earth 120x177Scorched Earth by Lynne Cantwell

“Ms. Cantwell has done an excellent job weaving her story, which has a global impact, to relate it on a personal level.”

Read the rest of the review by ?wazithinkin.

Scorched Earth is available at Amazon.com.


Aversion 120x177Aversion by Kenechi Udogu

“The book turns into more than just a budding teenage romance by adding intrigue with a paranormal touch..”

Read the rest of the review by Sooz.

Aversion is available through Amazon.com.


June Video Trailer of the Month

movie awards clipart I love the last Saturday of every month! That means it’s time to check out the great book trailer videos we ran during the past month on Indies Unlimited. Now, you have the opportunity to let us know which one you liked best by voting for Trailer of the Month. Take a look and pick your favorite. No cash. No prizes. It’s all for the glory! Check ’em out for yourself by clicking the links! One vote per person, please.
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The contestants this month are:

The Picture of Cool

Shattered Reality

Mr. Pish’s Woodland Adventure

Shadow World

Cast Your Vote for Your Favorite Video of the Month!

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Flash Fiction Challenge: The Ghosts of Northgate

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Photo by K.S. Brooks

Northgate Sanitarium was an extension of the state prison system. The facility specialized in  experimental treatment of the criminally insane. Some horrible stuff went on there.

Abandoned in the 1950s, the old building has been linked by rumor to a few recent disappearances.

I had just gotten my first job as a journalist, working for the Northgate Observer. I thought it would make a good story to spend the night in the old sanitarium. Back then, I guess you could have called me a skeptic…

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

On Wednesday afternoon, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday afternoon, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Then, at year end, the winners will be featured in an anthology like this one. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.