B.D. Murphy
News and ramblings of B.D. Murphy
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Pandemic Hacker 2 – 2nd place winner Firebird Awards
Literary Titan Silver Award for Pandemic Hacker 2
I entered the book just before the deadline of this award. Getting this award one month after launch feels good.
The Pandemic Hacker cover has been updated, and more
I’ve updated the cover for Pandemic Hacker. I’ve also changed the paperback distribution. I stopped Draft2Digital and added Amazon plus IngramSpark, which lowers the cost. The price for the paperback version is now lower. I am ALSO adding a hardcover version, available through both Amazon and IngramSpark.
Using IngramSpark directly means lower cost and book stores can order the product using their standard systems.
The Universal link to find you’re preferred retailer is: Universal Link
Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9998438-3-8
Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-9998438-5-2
Pandemic Hacker 2 Launch
The book is now launched. There are eBook, paperback, and hardback versions available. All the options are available through this universal link.
The book ranked 106 on Amazon on launch day, without utilizing free promotions. Now I need reviews and sales.
Goodreads giveaway results
The Goodreads giveaway of 50 copies of Pandemic Hacker 2 is complete. 821 people entered the contest for the random giveaway. 747 people listed the book as Want to Read. Launch day is Sept 25th, next week. The eBook preorder sale price of $2.99 is available until then.
The pre-order sale price of $2.99 is only valid until Thursday, Sept 25th.
Ask your local bookstore.
I’m continuing to make small steps toward the release of Pandemic Hacker 2. Most independent bookstores use IngramSpark to purchase paperback and hardback books – not Amazon. You can ask your local bookstore to order the book on standard terms. bookshop.org is also used to support local bookstores. You purchase through bookshop.org, and they share with the physical bookstore. Use Bookshop.org link. The list prices are the same as the Amazon price.
The ISBNs are:
- Paperback – 979-8-9998438-2-1
- Hard cover – 979-8-9998438-0-7
Getting ready for Pandemic Hacker 2
Some of you may not have read Pandemic Hacker (book 1, shame on you). If you want to read it before the release of Pandemic Hacker 2 to gain background, you can obtain the ebook for free from Smashwords with a coupon. Follow this LINK to buy it and download it for free. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1370232
Nanite Evolution wins another award
Bronze from Global Book Awards. That is three awards for Nanite Evolution!
Pandemic Hacker 2 is almost here!
Pandemic Hacker 2 will be fully released on Sept 25th, 2025. The time until then is being used to obtain ARC reviews through hiddengemsbooks.com and complete all the website requirements, ensuring that the paperback, eBook, and hardcover versions are available simultaneously. I’m looking forward to its release and hope you enjoy it. The universal link for pre-orders is: https://books2read.com/u/4jjzvD
Sam is dead. Now, as Martha, she has vanished into the shadows. Empowered by her new identity, she sets her sights on the leaders of the extortion and trafficking group. Together with her AI, Zoe, they delve deeper into the group’s dark secrets. These individuals make war criminals appear virtuous in comparison.
The group leaders operate with impunity. Their security and IT teams are formidable. But Martha is determined to dismantle their empire, stealing their ill-gotten money and learning their secrets. With each strike, the group’s IT experts get closer to knowing her and Zoe’s identities.
The engagements are not just on the internet. Every physical disruption puts everyone in danger. Rejoining with Claire, the chase has become a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Both sides believe they’re the top predator.
Innocent lives can be destroyed. Is the best option to expose the leaders to the authorities or work to remove the hydra heads of the organization? Martha must navigate the physical world, while Zoe works to dominate the virtual one.
Nanite Evolution received 5-Star GOLD award
My first YouTube video is now live. It is scheduled to go public at noon on June 1st. The channel will focus on providing help and guidance for self-published authors. The first video demonstrates how to create a free book cover using AI and GIMP. It takes about 30 minutes. Follow-up videos will help with formatting templates, prompts for AI to help with character sheets, story analysis, and more.
Please check out the video, like it, and subscribe if you’d like to see more.
https://www.youtube.com/@bdmurphy73
I received a 5-star finalist award for Nanite Evolution
From Readers Choice Book Awards.
First Video
I’m working on my first video. My goal is to share things I’ve learned about writing and publishing to help other authors. The first video is a step-by-step guide to creating your own book cover using AI and GIMP. I will have files you can download to make it faster. Look for it in the coming weeks.
Direct Purchase option
I set up Payhip.com so you can purchase the eBooks at a lower price, directly from this site. You will get an email to download the ePub file. The eBook is available on Amazon and multiple other retailers. They take a large cut of the sale price. Payhip.com provides this at a much lower cost. I’m passing the savings on to you.
Go to the Shop page directly on authorbdmurphy.com/Shop
II also have an option for the paperback version. Using Books.by/bdmurphy you can purchase the paperback worldwide with local shipping of $5. The book price is $2 less than Amazon. If you don’t have a local paperback option this will save you money.
Amazon options are always available. Here is a link for Amazon with my affiliate code.
Nanite Evolution by B.D. Murphy is released
The Nanite Evolution eBook is now available for purchase. Use the universal link to find it at your favorite retailer. I hope you enjoy the story.
The paperback starts shipping on March 5th.
The link to all the store options: https://books2read.com/u/4E08e0
Gold Winner – 1st Place
Sidney and Watson won the Gold / 1st Place award in the 2025 Feathered Quill Book Awards for the Science Fiction category. The review. The ebook is available from multiple online stores. The link is: HERE
Reedsy writing prompt submission – The Birthday Killer
This is another Reedsy.com submission. The prompt is to Write the origin story of a notorious villain. When they approve the story for viewing, I will add the link. For now, it is simply on my site.
I have submitted a short story to Reedsy.com weekly writing prompt contest. The prompt is “Write about a summer vacation gone wrong.” Hope you enjoy the story. If you enjoy please go to Reedsy.com and vote for the story: vote on Reedsy: The worst f-ing vacation Here.
I have submitted Sidney and Watson to the Best Indie Book Awards (BIBA) contest in the Science Fiction category. I also submitted the cover art to the best cover art contest. The awards will be announced on November 30th. Now I wait.
On June 10th I removed Sidney and Watson from Kindle Unlimited. I did this because I wanted more control over distribution and sales and to make the ebook more available worldwide. The ebook is now published through Draft2Digital.com to multiple ebook and print retailers.
The universal link to see where the book is available is: Universal Link
If you are interested in self-publishing and want to use Draft2Digital please use my affiliate link: https://www.draft2digital.com/bdmurphy
New Blogs available
New blogs are available. The first is the universe is flat. A statement about my view of physics today: the next blog is about one item of why the universe is flat: antimatter. Take a look and enjoy.
I published two blogs, Don’t get hacked while traveling! and Hybrid Autos are Designed Backward. The traveling blog includes some ideas and a Python script to help you create a QR Code for your traveling or guest Wi-Fi connections. Take a Look and I hope you enjoy it.
Sidney and Watson: Time Detectives eBook is available.
The paperback version is available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other book retailers.
The cover:
The back cover blurb is:
Sidney and his partner Watson use an experimental time machine to catch the fugitive who broke time. Now they meet time-traveling agents from different future timelines. The agents are working against each other and want Sidney and Watson’s help, or they both could be killed. With no knowledge of how it all works, Sidney is told that his decisions determine what becomes history. Staying alive long enough to decide is also a consideration.
A mysterious woman from a future timeline saves Sidney during an attack, he learns a disturbing truth. He could be the reason for multiple time paradoxes. Needing help, he takes a risk on this unknown woman. The decision impacts everything. There are two possibilities: they will fix time or cause the universe to explode.
Deal Hunter has received a #1 new release tag from Amazon
Pandemic Hacker Award
Pandemic Hacker has received a Readers Favorite Five Star award. The press release can be viewed HERE
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