r/BookPromotion

Hey folks!

I just wanted to share a milestone with you all. I have finally released my debut novel, Digital Parasite: AI-love.

Writing this has been a total passion project because I chose to write in a very specific, complex niche that I absolutely love. I've combined the exciting, gritty world of Biopunk with the psychological intensity of Dark Romance. Think Cronenbergian vibes meet dark fantasy.

As a writer, I’ve always been fascinated by how our biology influences our behavior and our darkest desires.

My style is a mix of psychological thriller, dark fantasy, and biological science fiction. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart, but it's exactly the kind of storytelling I've always wanted to create.

If you love complex, morally grey characters and weird biology, I’d love for you to check it out on Amazon or Booksprout where you can read free samples of my books.

I've also written another novel that focuses more on dark romance and exposing toxic femininity, but I feel my future work will focus much more on the biopunk side of things.

I’d love to hear your thoughts or answer any questions you might have about my work. Ask me anything!

I’m preparing issue two of my zine, The Shark’s Teeth, and would love it if you could take a moment to sign up to the free newsletter. There are various subscription options but the nobly newsletter is free. https://the-sharks-teeth.kit.com/6e89b7d14c try it out and get all the latest in art culture ideas.

In 2014, ISIS rose from the remnants of Al Qaeda and expanded globally. To infiltrate and destroy the group from within, President Brodrick O’Connor launched a secret operation called The Mercenary Project. It trained seven individuals under extreme mental, physical, and spiritual conditions to prepare them for deep-cover missions and worst-case scenarios. The project was overseen by Secretary Hailey Clemmings, with operations led by former Navy SEAL Instructor Mark Shaw, and was highly classified.

From The Award Winning Filmmaker of "FALLING OUT"

And author of the novella "IMPLODING TOGETHER"

5 Star Rated on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Mercenary-Project-Austan-Brown/dp/B0F7KD7NYF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2EL5C4UW9NLH6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LBtdejmG9fcdVUtv9XvDG7YgYwCqJUMWgr7hTiX6YJ5NPe3cQVU5UgxlyOQ_PvB0ej0CLpsxnxPWeOX5iMPqo5iVn6s0R0tHP5klRWKVt7c.rkxeR8q6Nl32wsIqR4rU1_gFBVjtKYEqEzIb55Q0Tb4&dib_tag=se&keywords=austin+brown&qid=1775456980&s=books&sprefix=austan+brown%2Cstripbooks%2C134&sr=1-3

I have taken the classic deer in the headlights metaphor and used it to show how millions of people's failures were more likely a statistical inevitability than lack of character. The deer is not stupid if it gets hit by something it has never learned existed. We have effectively been given the same equivalent education about the world as a deer. And, it's no accident. Millions of people from every possible background all failing and struggling in the same ways is not an anomaly.

The author reflects on the lives and behaviors of people in Canada a country rich in diverse races, religions, customs, and traditions through his experiences as a taxi driver in Winnipeg and later in Ottawa. He shares short stories drawn from transporting passengers to and from homes, bars, strip clubs, restaurants, hospitals, airports, churches, and more. The book is filled with entertaining and exciting moments, especially from his night shifts, when the city comes alive with secrets and mysteries that fade away by daytime.

Hi everyone,
I’d like to share a trilogy I’m currently working on. Two books are already available, and the third is in progress.

This is not a traditional series with recurring characters, but a conceptual trilogy where each novel explores a different layer of reality:

1. Matter / Space — La Geometria delle Tracce (The Geometry of Traces)
A novel about what remains after we disappear.
Through abandoned spaces, objects, and ruins, it explores how reality preserves the traces of human existence.

2. Life / Time — Il Codice di Vetro (The Glass Code)
Focuses on transformation, fragility, and the role of change in biological existence.
The core idea: life exists because of instability, not despite it.

3. Mind / Meaning — L’Eco delle Menti (in progress)
A philosophical novel about the origin of thought.
It explores the idea that thoughts may not belong to individuals, but emerge across multiple minds simultaneously.

The underlying thread of the trilogy:

• Matter outlives us through traces
• Life evolves through change and loss
• Thought itself may not belong to the individual

The overall question is:
What is the role of the individual in a system that exceeds them?

Available now (Kindle Unlimited):

The Geometry of Traces
ENG ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN492XJS
ITA ebook: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0GQNLPCMJ
ITA paperback: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0GVFYSHFN

The Glass Code
ITA ebook: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0GSS8MH31
ENG ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTBW1DWK

If you enjoy philosophical fiction that leans into existential and conceptual themes, I’d be glad to hear your thoughts or feedback.

Thanks for reading.

Success Story: 582 Giveaway Entries & a Thank You Deal!

The Virtuous Life is a guide to applying ancient wisdom to the challenges of the modern world. I wrote this to help readers find a sense of clarity and personal excellence in an increasingly chaotic age.

I’m honestly floored by the recent response to my book giveaway—we had 582 people sign up for only 100 copies! I’ve officially sent out all the gift copies today.

Because the interest was so high and the book recently hit #1 Best Seller status, I wanted to do something special for the 482 people who missed out. I’ve dropped the Kindle price to $0.99 for the next few days as a thank-you to the community.

Grab the #1 Best Seller for $0.99 here:https://a.co/d/05qeVOoF

Stoicism for Kids: Short Stories for Kids to Build Calm, Confidence, and Inner Strength

This book uses short, relatable stories to help kids:
• Handle frustration and big emotions
• Build confidence and self-control
• Think more clearly in tough situations

If you read it, an honest review would mean a lot. Thanks so much! 

Free download:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGV19SLB

“If you’re reading this, congratulations, you’re one of the only people who cares.”

In a lawless city, Kiera lives with her dad, and her brother Arron. One day they are walking home from school when tragedy strikes.

Now, she must navigate gang wars and the political mess of the city to leave the place where she lost everything.

Read the preview on Amazon here.

https://amzn.eu/d/0hdVUJ6g

Early this year a friend from the US visited my home country Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 for the first time and really enjoyed their trip.

I tried my best to gift them every cultural item I could get my hands on but then it hit me….my friend love loves puzzle books so why not get a Trini themed crossword puzzle. (This was the hardest thing to find with very limited results)

So I created my own and published it on Amazon KDP:

https://a.co/d/05cKXOhW

A book launch is being organised for May and I'll be appearing on the
Social Yet Distanced podcast for a third time (big thanks to Jack for having me on) around this time as well.

In the mean time, grab a copy of my new book 'Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown' here.

Praise for Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown:

“I REALLY fucking enjoyed the book, and I didn’t want it to end. It felt weirdly nostalgic despite clearly being set in present day. I wish I could express how much I enjoyed it. Still thinking about it.”

Hateful Abandon Martin (Hateful Abandon)

“It’s fitting that Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown is named after a song, a catchy ballad brimming with loss. Reading the book reminded me of the time I found beautiful broken glass in the field behind my house, and how later, after the field had caught fire, flames licking the sky above every house on the block, the gleam of the culprit – refracting glass – in my mind seemed to laugh. Likewise, the shimmering, dark undertones in Owens’s work won’t easily be forgotten.”

princessbl00d (Ezra's Head, Bloodletter)

“I enjoyed 'Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown' like I enjoy a doner kebab. Reading it made me jealous. ”

adam_stone70 (Pound Land)

“Christopher Owens has done it again...a beautifully written, stark, hallucinatory descent into loss, memory and the brutal ways cities shape the men who try to outrun them. Told in blistering fragments and fever-dream clarity, Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown is a raw, unflinching descent into loss, masculinity, and the way trauma echoes through cities and generations.”

Screamin Skull Press (Junkyard Lucy, Poems and Photographs)

Most people think they fail to change because they’re not disciplined enough, motivated enough, or “wired” for transformation. But what if the real reason has nothing to do with any of that?

What if I told you there were hidden forces working against you that are preventing you from changing? That are quietly steering your choices and sabotaging your best intentions. And until you understand them, change will always feel (distant) even when you desperately want it. 

What this book does for you

This research‑backed guide exposes the invisible mechanisms that keep you stuck and gives you a clear, practical path out. It doesn’t offer pep talks or one‑size‑fits‑all hacks. Instead it teaches a repeatable framework that aligns your environment, habits, and decision architecture with how your brain actually works—so change becomes easier, more automatic, and durable.

Inside you’ll find

Why past attempts weren’t your fault
— You weren’t weak; you were outmatched by unseen systems.

The science behind resistance
— The biological and psychological drivers that push back when you try to change.

A proven system for lasting change
— Step‑by‑step design principles you can apply today.

Practical tools and templates
— Tools to build habits, structures, and environments that work with your biology, not against it, that reduce friction and increase follow‑through.

Root‑cause strategies
— A new angle on change that tackles the root causes (hidden forces)—not the symptoms

Check it out on Amazon, currently priced at a discount $2.99 click link to see more details B0GT3ZGJ33

‎Stories from Iraq are rarely simple.

‎They carry war, memory, exile… but also love, beauty, and the quiet moments history never records.

‎That’s what I try to capture in The Gardener of Baghdad and Baghdad: The Final Gathering.

‎Different stories. Same city. Same truth beneath it all.

Both for 99c for a few days

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ahmad-Ardalan/author/B008N6SRIK/

Hello writers, and future writers!

I’ve published a book on Amazon about how to use an AI plugin for 3ds Max. However, since it’s not a genre with a captivating story or dramatic narrative like many others, I can’t help but feel a bit unsure...

I even designed the cover myself and did my best overall, but I honestly don’t know if it will sell.

Please just take a moment to check out the cover…

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GS6YYRRK