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Friday, August 22, 2014

Heaven-Bent HUMOR: The DEAN Adventures Is FREE August 22-26, 2014



Heaven-Bent HUMOR: The DEAN Adventures


Wouldn’t You Rather Have Your Humor Be Heaven-Bent Than Bent The Other Way

Whether Dean backpacks with Bigfoot in Bermuda, time-travels with movie stars, or inadvertently destroys worlds beyond ours, this guy knows how to have fun! Enjoy his crazy, quite possibly insane, adventures! 

What will Dean do with the billions he makes by his books? Find out inside! And encourage billions of others to do so too. Especially if they buy them all and pay full price! 

Inventive, funny, suspenseful, each story provides a mini-vacation away from the burdens of your day. So get your ticket to fun now; and start reading. Destination: Comedy! Full of new funny jokes and guaranteed to make you laugh.* 

Before you buy this book, take a Look Inside! 

Check out the Table of Contents! The actual “adventures” don’t start until “The Perfect Plan: Foiled!” (or “Spice Boy”, or “My O.B.E.”, depending on how you define adventure). We included a few “non-adventurous” pieces to lay the groundwork for the adventures, or because they related somehow, or we just thought they were funny. Or simply to pad the book to make it look more impressive! 

Although most of these crazy, intrepid, and entertaining tales stand alone, they still tie together to build to a shock ending. 

Snippets


Proof that this is a work of fiction: I did not put peanut butter on the brownies. If you see me eating a brownie without first applying peanut butter, that is not me, but an evil clone, an alien cyborg, or a shape-shifter who must be destroyed! Or given a jar of peanut butter. 

Don’t forget to wrap your head in aluminum foil too, so those intergalactic fiends can’t read your mind. Otherwise, no one else in the field of extra-terrestrial relations will take you seriously. 
The pinwheel hat is optional. 

My secret sources on this matter are uncharacteristically convoluted and unclear about the exact details. But why would somebody post something on the Internet, if it’s not true? 

The “handsomest” of them resembled Bigfoot. Only with ZZ Top beards and a Snidely Whiplash mustache. Strange race indeed. 
And that was just their women! 

I don’t want to be remembered for that! Instead, remember me for my sense of humor, thoughtfulness, and great legs. Best of all would be being remembered for being Rachel Bilson’s trophy husband! 

They had the dumbest entertainment too! Some dude in a designer pinstriped suit waved a pocket watch back and forth while chanting repeatedly: “You will do as I say. You will do as I say.” 

Never thought I’d wind up in jail. 
An asylum? Sure. It’s a such crazy world, you’d be nuts not to go insane. 

Don’t fall in love with a psycho; she’ll only break your heart. Or cut it out and feed it to the pigeons. 

I’m too exciting for most women. The majority of them want someone boring. It’s true. Their date ads say they don’t want men who play games. 
But I say, what’s wrong with Pictionary? 
It’s like charades on paper! 

Good times to be sure. But if Andy Warhol’s words are true, about each person getting his/her own 15 minutes of fame, I’ve still got another 14 minutes and 57 seconds coming! 
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Keywords: Comedy, Fiction, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Suspense, Fantasy, Humor, Humour, Satire, Parody, Spoof, Thrills, Jokes, Elvis, Jacko, Bigfoot, Abominable Snowman, Loch Ness, Nessie, Sci-Fi, Insanity, Funny Jokes, Funny, Fun, Supermodels, Chocolate, Shock Ending. 

* Each entry's like a mini-vacation to Funny Town. You never know with whom Dean will hang out. Elvis, Jacko, Bigfoot, Nessie, and more! I guarantee you'll find something in this book to make you laugh. If not, return it in less than a week; and Amazon should issue a refund. You have nothing to lose and lots of laughter to gain, so scroll up; and click the Buy button now!

Whatever Man

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More Excerpts:

Because nothing honors a person’s memory 
more than having a potato chip 
with that person’s likeness enshrined for all to see. 
_______

The government should charge 
a hefty Non-Superhero Tax to billionaires 
who aren’t superheroes, 
to fund folks who want to be superheroes, 
but can’t afford the exorbitant costs 
of costuming and gadgetry. 
_______

My neighbor baked me cookies. 
Isn’t that sweet? 
She wanted to thank me 
for helping her bury her grandfather 
in a new vegetable garden in her backyard. 
She couldn’t afford a coffin or a burial plot, 
so I helped her out, because I know how tough times are. 
The weird thing is, 
her grandfather resembled her husband 
who’s been missing ever since. 
_______

Since Bigfoot and I had so much fun 
backpacking in Bermuda, 
we decided to go camping. 
Sadly, many campground owners are raving species-ists. 
They don’t allow “animals” to stay at their campgrounds. 
More sadly, um, sadliericious, 
they think of Bigfoot as an animal and not a hairy uncle. 


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For More Excerpts, 
Read Yesterdays Post: 
Why Some Kindle Authors
Make Their Books
Available for FREE


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Escape From Braddock Forest

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Why Some Kindle Authors Make Their Books Available for FREE



Why Some Kindle Authors 
Make Their Books 
Available for FREE
by

For instance, purely as an example and/or a shameless plug, Heaven-Bent HUMOR: The DEAN Adventures Is FREE August 22-26, 2014:


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Wouldnt-Rather-ebook/dp/B00CDGV9Q8


So why in the world do some Kindle authors make their books available for FREE? Have they been overly medicated during troubling times? Were they conked on the head with a jumbo-sized candy cane and now they think they're Santa Claus? Or, Stan Lee-style, were they bitten by a radioactive generous person? 

The most common reason Kindle authors make their books available for FREE is to accrue as many "sales" as possible. Although we don't get paid for the "sale" of FREE books, we get recognition for them in the Amazon system. So much so that a book with 10,000 copies given away may rank higher than a book that has actually sold 9,000 paid copies. (Other factors affect ranking, but I think a FREE "sale" does count as much as a paid sale.) 

So that's  why, technically, it doesn't even "matter" if you even read the FREE book. At least in a business sense. But being writers, of course we want you to read our work. So much so that a FREE book can be considered a sample of our style, so that you'll be more likely to come back and buy our other books. 

So yes, we want our books to rank higher; and we want to be read. But also, the ideal scenario is to garner a slew of 5-Star Reviews. That's a major goal for all writers. Not only to bolster our fragile egos, but to increase our ranking even higher and to help us make "real" sales. I.e., to get paid. Because 5-Star Reviews give an author "street cred". 

Another goal, not used by all writers, is to get sales via embedded affiliate links within the book. Which works better when using relevant products with nonfiction books. 

Some writers offer a Freebie inside their books too, but the only way you can get that Freebie is to visit their page and submit your email address. I've never done that yet, but it's a viable way to build a list of people interested in what one has to offer. And when you have a new book coming out, you can email them to let them know.

I suppose that another reason, for some writers, might be to generate good "Karma" by offering one's work for FREE. By doing so, such authors expect The Universe to pay them back in other ways. Like a bunch of paid sales. And/or a mega-hot trophy spouse. 



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Those are the main goals that I can think of as to why Kindle authors make their books available for FREE. But another reason why I'm making this particular book available for FREE is to help promote my blog Heaven-Bent HUMOR











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The Believe Me Movie Trailer

Please Note
I admit the following comedy sketch is way too long!
But we were making a show 
where we needed to fill up lots of time, 
so that's what I did.  
It's still funny, possibly even hilarious, 
so the long setup does lead 
to a fun and funny ending for the last two minutes. 
Plus there are lots of jokes before then too.
Please Enjoy!

The Death Bed Spoof

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More Excerpts from
Heaven-Bent HUMOR: The DEAN Adventures:

There are two things you need to know about me, 
two very important things: 
One, I always mean well. 
Two, most of what I say is meant to be funny. 
And three, sometimes I say more than I should.  
_______

My friends worry about me 
when we watch superhero movies. 
‘Cause afterwards, I’ll say, “That was fun. 
But that’s not how it really happened.” 
_______

Aquaman in the desert 
won’t do anyone any good. 
Especially himself. 
In fact, he’ll just get on everyone else’s nerves. 
More so than he already does with his 
stinking up the Hall of Justice with his fish odors. 
Eau de Phish is not a big-selling cologne. 
And Water Boy’s always leaving 
inexplicable puddles all over the place.  
_______

Sure, she’s a little high strung. 
But we always made each other laugh.
I mean, when she wasn’t trying to kill me.
_______


The people bowed before Elvis, but yanked me away. 
Elvis marched after me, quickly, but with quiet dignity. 
Seems like he really is a king. And I’m really lunch! 
The natives led me to a boiling pot, ripped off my clothes, and held me down to decapitate me with a machete. 
“Um, Elvis? If you’re not too busy, could you, um, take a moment out of your hectic day; and please, please, please, HELP!!!!!!!
_______

My life flashed before my eyes as my head and upper torso fell into the shark’s mouth. I remembered the fun I had time-traveling. I regretted not being able to make Jennifer Lawrence the happiest woman in the world.
Or her and a friend.
If her friend was named Carly Rae.
Other than that, I already planned the perfect last day of my life, so I was ready to check out. I just didn’t want to. Not through the intestinal tract of an overgrown guppy with fangs.   

Please Note:
You need to turn the volume 
all the way up lot for this one!
This one was written by Richard Eldridge, 
but I added a funny line or two as well. ;o)
Stars the beautiful and highly talented Vivienne Brown. 

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Thursday, September 5, 2013

Bonus Post: Channel Surfing Is FREE Sept. 5-9, 2013


Channel Surfing [Kindle Edition]

Dean Burkey 


Channel Surfing


Laughs, Chills, Suspense, Thrills

From comedian Dean Burkey, the author of Monster Laughs, Seasons Without Reason, & Exit Strategies, comes an Action-Packed Comedy Thriller!

Surfer dude Brad is dying to catch a big wave; and he does. Die, that is. The big wave catches him.

Paramedics bring him back. But he doesn't come back alone. After sunset, he channels ghosts.

Unable to control the voices blurting out of his mouth, Brad embarrasses himself and others.

Channeling the dead isn't always as fun as it sounds. Especially when slain informant Tony hijacks your vocal chords. Incurring the wrath of those who murdered that rat in the first place.

Detective Rusty hears of Brad's newfound gift and protects him from thugs Ben and Jerry, who aren't as competent as their crime boss hoped. Seeking to avenge his partner's death, Rusty cons Brad into impersonating the informant on the stand.

With danger all around, Tony double-crosses Brad too.

What's a channeling surfer to do?

Action, excitement, and laughter abound in this comedy thriller, which also includes romance and mystery, to provide something fun for everyone.

Excerpts and Snippets


Brad furrowed his brow further.  “How long was I out?”

[Cindy]: “Since yesterday.”  She thought about the bizarre talking-in-his-sleep, or in his case, talking-in-his-coma incident.  “Or less.”

Brad ran his fingers through her curly hair.  She cooed.

He sighed.  “Oh, good.  People who are out longer than that often suffer weird side effects.”


[Brad]: “You hated me being empty-headed; and now I’ve got a convention in here.”


Brad opened his eyes, gawked at the disheveled man before him.  Too clean to be a beggar.  Too unkempt to be a cop.  And too vertical to be a junkee.  “I’m no angel.  Who are you?”

[Rusty]: “I’m no angel either.  But I carry a badge.”

Brad gulped.  Not those guys again.  How did this one get away without having to follow the basic rules of grooming and hygiene?  “Thought of another joke, after you threw me out?”

[Rusty]: “I didn’t throw you out.  I’m crazy enough to believe you.”  Rusty held out his hand.

Brad glowered at Rusty’s hand.  “If only I were crazy enough to believe you, we’d have it made.”  Unkempt or not, he didn’t trust cops.


“Is this place?” He gulped. “Safe?”

Rusty nodded. “I think so. But I get shot at everyday. So safe may mean something different to me than it does to you.” 


“Don’t fret Blondie, you’re not crazy. But the voices in your head are.”


“Hey, Benny.”  Jerry asked, “Where’s your gun?”

“Shut up!”

“That’s coming out of your pay.”

“I said, ‘Shut up!’”

“Whatcha gonna do Benny?  Shoot me?  Ya’ don’t got no gun.”


[Rusty]: “Cheer up.  You don’t look that stupid.”

Brad pounded the dashboard.  “I don’t look stupid at all!”


[Rusty]: “Why do you suddenly make my ex-wife seem emotionally sound?”  Although he and Sheila hadn’t finalized their divorce proceedings, he didn’t believe they could reconcile, so he already considered her his ex-wife.

[Brad]: “You wouldn’t understand, Tin-Man.”

Rusty laughed.  “There’s not a super power in the world that can save you from love.”

Brad blushed.  Love is the ultimate kryptonite.


Disobeying Rusty’s orders, Brad stuck his head out the door.  “Don’t get ice from the machine here.  I need frozen spring water.”

[Rusty]: “I’ll fetch organic, fresh-squeezed, twice-filtered, rain water from a spring surrounded by aloe plants and daffodils.”

[Brad]: “Don’t sweat the daffodils.  Although aloe sounds cool.”


Rusty drove at a steady pace down Beachview Drive. 

Brad fidgeted. “Looks like she misses me.” 

Rusty shrugged. “Or she’s allergic to flowers.” 


“Bad guys go bang-bang at us. We go bang-bang back.”


“I’m a lover, not a shooter. Make love, not shoot.” 

“Aw, that’s sweet. Your gal can say that at your funeral.” 


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Bonus Excerpt:


Two muscular male nurses Chip and Mark bounded toward Brad.  
Chip clenched his fists.  Rehabilitated out of a bike gang, he missed the adrenaline rush of a testosterone-fueled, hand-to-hand altercation.  “We’re trying to save this man’s life.”  
“So am I.”  Brad grabbed the gurney.  
As Chip and Mark huddled around him, Brad’s eyes rolled back.  “Back off punks!  Ya’ don’t scare me!”  
As Chip and Mark lunged forward, Brad yelped and ducked under the gurney.  
Dr. Monroe, Chip, Mark, and the rest of the medical team rolled their eyes.  What a goober.  Macho moron afraid of his own shadow.  
While the others considered him an easily frightened coward, Brad unlocked the wheels.  
As Chip and Mark reached under the gurney to nab him, Brad darted out the other side, wielding a scalpel and a hypodermic needle.  “Say, look what I found.”  
While the other medical personnel gasped and backed away, Chip stepped forward with clenched, pulsating fists.  
Brad brandished the scalpel and hypodermic needle.  “Split or be split!”