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Audiobook Sale: More Than 50% Off Bender’s Novels

Published by Adam on January 1, 2023

Celebrate the New Year by grabbing the headphone editions of my dystopian novels at a more than 50% discount in my audiobook sale!

I’m running an audiobook sale for the first three months of 2023 on my political satire UTOPIA PR (Now $3.99) and near-future western THE WANDERER AND THE NEW WEST (Now $5.99) audiobooks at Apple, Google, Chirp, B&N, and Spotify! Click the store links below to access the audiobook sale!

Audiobook cover for The Wanderer and the New West by Adam Bender
The Wanderer and the New West for just $5.99!
Apple
Google
Barnes & Noble
Chirp
Spotify

The Wanderer and the New West was one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2018. A rogue vigilante known only as the Wanderer seeks redemption in a lawless, near-future America that fully protects the rights of armed citizens to stand their ground against mass shooters and motorcycle gangs. $5.99 ($12.50) for a limited time only!

Utopia PR audiobook cover
Adam’s latest novel Utopia PR for just $3.99!
Apple
Google
Barnes & Noble
Chirp
Spotify

Utopia PR is a sci-fi satire about seeking work-life balance while doing public relations for an authoritarian president. PR extraordinaire Blake Hamner (the n is silent) put off his honeymoon for his big break: joining a major political campaign for president. Now, the “Hammer” struggles to make time for his marriage as Crisis Communications Manager for Our Leader, who since taking power has become increasingly mad and totalitarian. $3.99 ($8.99) for a limited time only!

This deal ends March 31, 2023, so makes sure to act fast!

Happy New Year! May 2023 be ever less dystopian.

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The Wanderer and the New West is on sale for Audiobook Month

Published by Adam on June 2, 2021

June is Audiobook Month! I’m thrilled to announce that you can lasso the sound version of my Dystopian Western novel The Wanderer and the New West on sale for just $4.99!

That’s a 60% savings from the following audiobook stores:

Nook Audiobooks
Apple Books
Google Play

Actor James Sasser provides the stellar narration for the audiobook edition. See below and here for a synopsis and more information about my third novel.

Audiobook cover for The Wanderer and the New West by Adam Bender

A rogue vigilante known only as the Wanderer seeks redemption in a lawless, near-future America that fully protects the rights of armed citizens to stand their groundagainst mass shooters and motorcycle gangs.

When the Wanderer opens war against injustice in the state of Arizona, his violent yet principled actions attract the attention of journalist Rosa Veras, writer of a subversive blog about America’s return to the Wild West. Rosa’s investigation into gun corporation Breck Ammunition awakens the ire of CEO Gerard Breck … and brings the Wanderer to her door.

Meanwhile in Liberty, ex-Sheriff Ben Martin attempts to return lawless to Rosa’s hometown by forming a ragtag militia of ex-cops. Things start to unravel as Martin loses track of the difference between criminals and anyone who gets in his way.

Named to Kirkus Reviews‘ Best Books of 2018, The Wanderer and the New West won gold for Dystopia in the 2018 Readers’ Favorite Awards and best Western Fiction in the 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards.

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The Wanderer speaks: Audiobook coming soon!

The Wanderer speaks: Audiobook coming soon!

Published by Adam on February 2, 2019

Listen up, partner: I’m excited to announce an upcoming audiobook edition of my award-winning Dystopian Western novel, The Wanderer and the New West. The audio version will be performed by voice actor James Sasser and produced by Findaway Voices.

Yessir, I’ve heard the growl of the Wanderer and can report Mr. Sasser’s take on the voice is dead-on. You’re going to want to hear this!

Recording is now in progress. This modern-day “book on tape” will be digitally available through Audible, Apple, Google Play and many other stores where audiobooks are sold. I can’t give you a set release date just yet, but keep your ears attuned to this blog (or subscribe to my newsletter) for an update in the coming months.

This will be my first audiobook, and I’m thrilled to reach a new audience with my words. There are many who primarily listen to books, so it’s great to be able to make my novel more accessible. For those who have already read the book, I hope the audio version will make a cool complement.

The cover for The Wanderer and the New West

The Wanderer and the New West follows a rogue vigilante who seeks redemption in a lawless, near-future America that fully protects the rights of armed citizens to stand their ground. When a marksman known as the Wanderer opens war against injustice in the state of Arizona, his violent actions attract the attention of journalist Rosa Veras, writer of a subversive blog about America’s return to the Wild West.

Named to Kirkus Reviews‘ Best Books of 2018, The Wanderer and the New West won gold for Dystopia in the 2018 Readers’ Favorite Awards and best Western Fiction in the 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards.

Click here for a free (written-word) preview of The Wanderer and the New West.

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The Wanderer Wins Gold for Dystopia Fiction in Miami

Published by Adam on December 2, 2018
Welcome to Miami!

It was a few months ago that I learned that I had won a Readers’ Favorite gold medal for my novel The Wanderer and the New West in the Dystopia Fiction category. But I don’t know if it really clicked until I got to the award ceremony in Miami and this happened…

  • Check out those medals! Can I have one?
  • Putting on the medal
    Well, okay, if you insist!
  • Wearing it proud!
  • Posing like a celeb with my book and gold medal!

Ego trip aside, it was really great to meet so many other cool indie authors who won awards. We talked about our books, compared notes on marketing tricks, and generally had a good time. We learned from other creators like R.J. Tolson and Eddie Price, as well as media expert Burke Allen and legendary literary agent Frank Weimann.

Readers’ Favorite displayed our novels at the Miami Book Fair, with money from the sales going to St. Jude’s Hospital. Here are some pictures from the booth…

  • At the booth…
  • Hangin’ with authors Eddie Price, Jalpa Williby and Glede Browne Kabongo
  • Shooting a promo video

Incidentally, you should really check out the Miami Book Fair next year! I had a really good time perusing the abundance of books on display, and seeing White House reporter April Ryan talk about what it’s like to cover President Trump (whew)! Miami itself is a fun city with a great beach, vibrant culture and exceptional Latin food and drinks.

  • White House reporter April Ryan talks Trump
  • C-SPAN was there
  • The Remyz rocked out
  • Got some swag and a graphic novel!

Oh, and it sure was nice to soak in some sun in the middle of November. It was snowing back home in Philly! Right now outside my window, it’s a gray morning… wouldn’t mind a return to the Sunshine State soon!

When can I go back?

Learn more about The Wanderer and the New West at www.whoisthewanderer.com

Get the book in digital or paperback at Amazon and wherever else books are sold online!

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Striking Gold in the New West

Published by Adam on September 8, 2018

When I finish writing something and put it out in the world, it’s often hard for me to conceptualize that people are actually reading it. It’s the same as an author and in my day job as a journalist. The work goes out into this kind of infinite void, and then it’s on to the next project.

Before gold sticker. Credit: Reedsy

So, you might say it’s pretty humbling to learn that not only are people reading my prose, but they actually like it enough to place a gold sticker on the cover!

Last weekend, The Wanderer and the New West won the gold medal for Dystopian fiction in the 2018 Readers’ Favorite Awards. It’s actually the second award for the Wanderer, who earlier this year snared best Western in the National Indie Excellence Awards.

Readers’ Favorite will officially hand out gold medals this November at the Miami Book Fair. I’m planning to attend, and will have a few paperback copies available to purchase at the show. I’m also planning to bring some gift codes for the Kindle edition, so please ask me for one if you see me at the fair!

Click here for more info about The Wanderer and the New West. Get the EPUB edition for 33% off at Smashwords from now until Dec. 1, 2018 with the coupon code KA58Y.

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