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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Last Chance by Darren E. Watling - Book Tour - Book Blast - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies!!  It gives me great pleasure today to host Darren E. Watling and his new book, “Last Chance,” here on FAB!!  For other stops on his Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $15 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!  Also, come back daily to interact with Darren and to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks for stopping by!!  Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Last Chance

by Darren E. Watling

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GENRE:   Sci-Fi / Comedy

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BOOK BLURB:

The earth's epilogue was a forgone conclusion.

Our World selects seven of the best human beings that man, woman, and other could put their faith in, to ensure human existence, each displaying traits of a master in his/hers/its field.

However, not all traits are in the best interest of humankind.

Out of this World places seven hospital patients on a Plan B shuttle. Life was difficult on Earth. A new planet presents new problems. The ex-Fruit and Nut Friendly Psychiatric Hospital patients are up for the challenge.

Into the Other World—The Twist. Not only a mid-1900s dance, it is also associated with a lemon, a warped shape, a frame of mind, a warped frame of mind, a face you pull from sucking lemons and an end of story, unexpected finish, not to be given away, glancing at the back cover.

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EXCERPT TWO:

“In this year, 2125, alcohol is still promoted and consumed in large quantities by a generous portion of the world. In the years before, an organisation who called themselves The AAF tried to stop this crippling society drug. They originated in Ireland but were quickly run out of their own country. Next, they travelled down under, all the way to Australia, looking to set up a base camp for their plight. They were quickly run out of there too. (Some say the Aussies were pissed, while running the AAF out of the country). They bounced from country to country, finally setting up shop on the shores of the Arctic. The AAF would fight for fifty years. To give credit where it is due, the AAF held a sensible argument and for an extremely brief moment, a famous politician was subconsciously almost contemplating giving consideration of thought to what they were saying. They spoke of the excessive numbers of Alcoholic Anonymous meeting places. (One can conclude there are an excessive number of alcoholics). They drove the point of the number of alcohol-related road deaths. They touched on the alcohol-related child abuse cases and fired up at the mention of alcohol-fuelled wife bashings. The hospitalised, the alcohol-responsible cancer patients, the effects it has on the liver, kidneys and almost every other vital organ needed for existence. They fought a long, good, worthy fight, but alas, they were extremely outnumbered. The dream of the world adopting the same attitude as religion was lost, buried somewhere under the Vodka bottles with the members of the AAF that drank themselves to death in protest.”

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AUTHOR BIO:

Born Darren Edward Watling, Subiaco, Western Australia, 1966. Darren excelled in English, maintaining ‘A’s, throughout his schooling and wrote a play, ‘Laughing Gas’, for his school at the age of 10. Credited with one small, published article, Darren found inspiration and reward, arriving at his latest piece, ‘Last Chance’.

He completed an apprenticeship, as a fitter, at Princess Margaret Hospital, while continuing his passion for short story writing.

Traveling Australia for three years on a private bus gave Darren a beginning to the experiences and continued, humorous outlook he has on life.

Darren approached his mother Jill Stubbs Mills and asked for her blessing to take her short story, ‘Deception’, and rewrite it into a novel. (The feedback from her publisher about her story was exceptional). Jill agreed to her son’s request. Sadly, Jill now suffers with dementia, but, keeps her sense of humour.

Various forms of employment, including a movie extra, a welder on a crocodile farm, a drummer for a touring band and currently a roof plumber, gave Darren considerable ‘fuel’, for a fired up, comedic novel.

Darren has had several passions over the past 56 years while walking this Earth. Drums, Karate, tennis and continuing today- comedic writing.

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CONNECT WITH DARREN:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/darren.watling.37

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/darrenwatling2

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/watlingdarren

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23000374.Darren_E_Watling

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63139396-last-chance

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3w411g3

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3IM7TWW

Amazon US Hardcover:

https://amzn.to/3IWr6W5

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Last-Chance-Future-Apocalypse-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0BK38PQ1Q

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Last-Chance-Future-Apocalypse-Trilogy/dp/0228882869

Amazon CA Hardcover:

https://www.amazon.ca/Last-Chance-Future-Apocalypse-Trilogy/dp/0228882877

Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/last-chance-darren-e-watling/1142556116?ean=2940165953705

Barnes and Noble Paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/last-chance-darren-e-watling/1142556116?ean=9780228882862

Barnes and Noble Hardcover:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/last-chance-darren-e-watling/1142556116?ean=9780228882879

eBay Paperback:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404074259007

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Darren will be awarding a $15 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.


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2 comments:

  1. An intriguing cover, synopsis and excerpt, Last Chance sounds like a must read for me from one of my favorite genres. Thank you for sharing your bio and book details and for offering a giveaway. Have a great weekend!

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