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Celebrate the Freedom to Read: Smashwords' July Sale!

A US Bicentennial 13 Cent stamp depicting the Battle of Oriskany.
Be a rebel, support indie authors! Credit: Wikimedia Commons


This is going to be a short post because it's Fourth of July weekend here in the US. So, for those of you who celebrate, I don't want to keep you from family outings and celebrations, including your communities' firework shows. Also, yesterday was a long one and I need a little bit of a break myself. But I wanted to make sure that you have another outlet to celebrate freedom and independence. That is, the freedom to read the works of independent authors, also known as self-published authors. So, be a revolutionary and shop for books by indie authors at Smashwords' July Summer/Winter Sale! The sale includes both seasons because at this time of the year it's winter in the southern hemisphere and, being an online distribution centre for books, Smashwords caters to customers from all over the world. 

Books from from 75% to 100% Off the Original Price

The word 'Sale' framed in an explosive shape containing the stars and stripes of the American flag.
Credit: Pixabay.com

That said, I’ve discounted my books at Smashwords at some groovy prices: 75% to 100% off the regular price! Yes, some of my books’ prices have been reduced to as much as free! Talk about celebrating our freedom!  Plus, thousands of other authors and publishers of sci fi, fantasy, horror and many other fiction and non-fiction genres are also offering super markdowns on their books. The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale runs for the entire month of July, but not all books may remain discounted the entire month so, if I were you, I’d check it out now!


‘Night Creatures’ Call’ Newsletter No. 10

Also, the 10th issue of my author newsletter, "Night Creatures' Call", is finally out! Sorry for the big delay but, as they say, better late than never. In issues of "Night Creatures' Call" I go over the progress and behind-the-scenes of my latest fiction; I also offer exclusive discounts on books and cover other sci fi/fantasy news, info and details on events, such as the Smashwords book sale, not covered here at A Far Out Fantastic Site. So, if you haven’t already done so, sign up for a free subscription here! 


I'm going to stop here for now. But be here Wednesday for the Insecure Writer's Support Group blog hop. For those here in the US, have a Happy and Safe 4th of July! And for those of you elsewhere on or off Earth, have an awesome week! 

Until next time . . .   




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  1. AnonymousJuly 6, 2022 at 12:01 PM

    Free! Fun! I couldn't determine how not to comment as Anonymous, so I'll embed my name in my comment. I'm PJ Colando and I write Humor and Satire with a literary bent. I'm one of the co-hosts of IWSG this month and it was my pleasure to stop by -

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    1. Steven Arellano Rose Jr.July 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks for stopping by PJ! And thanks for co-hosting IWSG for this month! I'll be sure to stop by your blog as well.

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