SOMETHING NEAT IS HAPPENING FOR MY NOVEL "JOURNEY TO WHERE"

Something neat is happening for my novel JOURNEY TO WHERE. Third Street Press and its publisher Christiana Miller have secured an ad for a special 99 cent sale for the ebook of JTW this coming Monday on BookBub.

What’s so neat about that? Well, my friends—and you are my friends—BookBub is the #1, leading, Big Kahuna of ebook promotion sites. Especially for indie digital authors, such as myself. And – IT IS DAMN HARD TO GET INTO!!! So 1000x1,000,000 thanks to Christiana and Third Street Press. AND JTW will be featured both internationally and in the U.S. You don’t have to be a BookBub subscriber to get the deal, you just have to go to your local Amazon and to the “Journey to Where by Steven Paul Leiva” page and click on BUY NOW.

That right! To celebrate breaking into BookBub, all the ebook editions of all my novels will be on sale until January 24 for only 99 Cents each. Or the equivalent in other currencies. Which I mention because this sale covers covers all international Amazon sites, as well as here in the United States. There's something here for everyone -- fantastic fiction, Hollywood satiric thrillers, contemporary fiction looking at love and the pursuit of happiness.

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AND NOW FOLKS -- WHAT SOME GOOD FOLKS HAVE SAID ABOUT MY NOVELS

THE WILD TRIP NOVELS

JOURNEY TO WHERE

"A deftly crafted, inherently interesting, and thoroughly entertaining read from cover to cover, Journey to Where impressively showcases author Steven Paul Leiva's genuine flair for originality and a distinctive, reader-engaging narrative storytelling style. While unreservedly recommended, especially for community library Science Fiction & Fantasy collections, it should be noted for the personal reading lists of SciFi fans that Journey to Where is also available in a digital book format." — Midwest Book Review

"The author’s true strength is in storytelling. The attention to detail is spot on, providing just enough visual imagery to fill the reader’s perception without diluting the setting with unnecessary clutter. Throw this in with a strong cast and a nicely paced plot, and Journey to Where by Steven Paul Leiva is a fun read sure to entertain fans of the classics." — Ricky L. Brown, Amazing Stories Magazine

Science fiction can be a lot of different things: science-y, thinky, adventurous, fun, philosophical, bizarre, allegorical, and laden with commentary on current affairs, but rarely does one volume provide a dollop of all of these things while at the same time featuring realistic characters and realistic sentient dinosaurs. Recommended. — Donald J. Bingle, Author of the Dick Thornby Thrillers

EXTRAORDINARY VOYAGES - A Novella, Short Story plus

Praise for Made on the Moon: A Novella

"With just enough satirical elements to emphasize the blurred line between logic and insanity, true fans of Science Fiction will find a kindred attachment with the Stanley Lewis character. It is a hero's journey, a relentless determination to dream the impossible. Made on the Moon by Steven Paul Leiva shows us that reaching for the stars is not just a dream, for some, it is a way of life." — Ricky L. Brown, Amazing Stories Magazine

“Leiva has crafted a satire – perhaps a self-satire – with a very warm heart. If you’ve ever dreamed of flying in space or walking on the Moon, you’ll get the point of this story and you’ll love every page.” — Russell Blackford, author of Science Fiction and the Moral Imagination.

“This brisk and touching comic novel has mysterious and profound things to say about the price of freedom, and it is not without relevance to the way new, and disturbingly pernicious, myths about freedom are being propagated every day in Trump's America.   Highly recommended!” — John Billingsley, “Dr. Phlox” on Star Trek Enterprise and a voracious reader.

“Leiva brings his delightful wit and facility with language to a tale that feels personal and honest. It unravels in the most unexpected ways, and, as is so often the case in his work, I found both my curiosity and my funny bone tickled. A great read. — Jeff Cannata, host of the We Have Concerns and /Filmcast podcasts.

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Cyrano De Bergerac and Baron Munchausen Go to Mars: A Short Story

"Steven Paul Leiva teaches a master class in 'what if.' What if Baron Von Munchausen and Cyrano de Bergerac went to Mars? What if, indeed! What if and what if and what if. Marvelous." — Jean Rabe, USA Today Bestselling Author 

CREATURE FEATURE: A HORRID COMEDY

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR CREATURE FEATURE

“VIVA, Vivacia!  CREATURE FEATURE is a treat for everyone who grew up watching vintage sci-if and monster movies on late-night TV, presented by your favorite local horror host.  This book tickled my funny bone while gnawing on it with razor-sharp fangs.  As the Vampire Queen might say, it’s ghoul-tastic!” —Greg Cox, New York Times Bestselling author

“CREATURE FEATURE is a weird, funny, twisty romp through the creepier parts of the American landscape. Highly entertaining and highly recommended.”— Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of ROT & RUIN and V-WARS

REVIEWS

“Creature Feature reads like a comedy, has the weirdness of a Twilight Zone episode, and just enough monsters and mayhem to keep the readers on their toes and eager to turn the page. Where the author truly shines is in the comfortable dialog between both primary and secondary characters. Often flirting with but never breaking the fourth wall, it is a joy to see characters who seem to recognize the silliness of their own archetypal roles but shrug it off and encourage the reader to tag along for the fun. So, curl up on the sofa, and dim the lights and pull the blanket up close because it’s going to be a chilling ride. Steven Paul Leiva’s fast-paced Creature Feature: A Horrid Comedy will take you back to those late-night fright fests with just enough humor to appreciate the writing while remaining loyal to the horrors we grew up with and expect.” — Ricky L. Brown, Amazing Stories Magazine

"Leiva has such a vivid imagination -- not to mention a vast knowledge of the baby boomer world -- and it shows up on every page of this book. Inspired by all those movies, comic books and late shows, Leiva gives the reader such a roller coaster ride of a read that would certainly belong in pages of Amazing Stories magazine but taken to a whole new level. And even the scenes with the proliferation of the creatures on the streets of Placidville has a tinge of timeliness to today's headlines that it will have you guessing what the parallels are."— Stuart Nulman, Montreal Times 

"Leiva is witty and engaging, stylistically striking an immediate generational middle ground. At face value, the novel would seem nothing more than a boomer’s nostalgic wet dream, but Leiva imbues the novel with an accessible comedic edge...Leiva, somewhat of a polyglot of entertainment mediums, employs that mastery as he moves the novel forward in an incredibly charming way. A perfect mix of dynamic action and dry dialogue keep readers turning the pages...“Creature Feature” holds enough rich nostalgia for all of us. It’s a tender ode to Cold War-era technological anxiety and is a delightful read for a less than delightful time. It’s escapism for the gentle masochist, leaving a real-world of trauma for a fictional one of catastrophe." — Areyon Jolivette, The Daily Californian 

“Creature Feature by Steven Paul Leiva is a perfect story for those who love horror B-movies. It’s complete with ugly and slimy creatures, wild adventures, a little comedy, and an unaware beautiful damsel in distress. I hung on to Steven Paul Leiva’s every word as Kathy and an unlikely local nerd hero try to save Placidville’s townspeople from fire-breathing dragons, a demon with an ego this big, and slimy blobs of nastiness. Creature Feature is action-packed and loaded with monsters galore, gadgets out of this world (Leiva really needs to patent his Interdimensional TV idea!), and an exciting climax worthy of any 5-star B-movie midnight horror-comedy flick. I’m looking forward to reading more from Steven Paul Leiva.” — Joanie Chevalierm, Readers' Favorite Book Reviews

"CreatureFeature: A Horrid Comedy by Steven Paul Leiva. By the way, this guy has supercreds. I advise you to look this book up and the author because he's got RayBradbury praising his prose...this is such a fun book. As a kid, I would have loved this just for the prose and the situations alone. As an adult, I love the nostalgia part of it. I thought it was a ton of fun. If you like Elvira, if you like Invasion of the Body Snatchers if you like Slither you're going to dig this book. It is so much fun." — Hunter Shea, Monster Men video podcast

Creature Feature "...is a thoughtful and caring homage to old school monster movies and creature feature fans with brilliant and hilarious zingers thrown at you from the narrator throughout. I couldn't put it down...Do yourself a favor and put it on your reading list." — Ryan Parks, Dark Parks Bookstore

"I really liked the writing style of the author; I found it really witty...I giggled every time they referred to the most monstrous behaviors as "Politics as Usual". The comical and zany parts are really on point and rarely failed to make me laugh...the absurdity of some of the turns of events makes them really unexpected."— Raven Nest Blog.

"I found (Creature Feature) a very fun book to read. It was quite funny and had the feel of being curled up and watching an old monster movie on television in the wee hours of the morning. It even had me wanting to argue with the characters just as I did back when watching those old creature feature movies when I was younger... Recommended." -- Mom Kat Reads Blog

TRAVELING IN SPACE

"Traveling in Space's humor and refreshing perspective are thoroughly enjoyable" — Diane Ackerman, New York Times bestselling author of The Zookeeper's Wife and A Natural History of the Senses.


"Superbly entertaining and unique...thought-provoking." — The Mindquest Review of Books

"Many of the aliens' encounters with human beings are downright funny...much to think about and I'm sure that Traveling in Space will play on my mind for some time to come" — Russell Blackford, Neworld Review.

"A deadpan, laugh-out-loud look at first-contact told from the alien POV (with aliens that are as messed-up as the rest of us). Recommended!" — Stephen Webb, Physicist, Author of "If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens ... WHERE IS EVERYBODY?: Seventy-Five Solutions to the Fermi Paradox and the Problem of Extraterrestrial Life."

"A unique spin of science fiction... With much humor and much to think about...not to be overlooked" -- Midwest Book Review.                                                                                             

In Traveling In Space, we have a book of three parts. It starts with the humorous meeting of two civilizations followed by the contemplation of the rights and wrongs of each one...I'm not going to divulge too much more here as I'm running the risk of revealing spoilers. What I will say is that it's a good ending. A satisfying ending, in fact...It's well worth a read. — Andy Whitaker, SFcrowsnest

IMP: A POLITICAL FANTASIA

"Steven Paul Leiva is a very bad man. His version of U.S. politics 'Trumps' anything the real world has to offer. Hell, you thought the orange one was the only homunculus America had to worry about? You thought wrong. There's always the nuclear option.” — Steven Savile, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author

“Perfectly sincere Thomas P. Powell’s proper life melts when he encounters a homunculus. Powell, the not-ready-to-be-president president, transforms into a character I wish I had written, and one I’d like to know personally. Steven Paul Leiva is a master wordsmith able to take on any genre or blend them as in the case of IMP, A Political Fantasia. Once started, I couldn’t stop reading. The tale was just long enough, yet had me longing to read more of Leiva’s prose.” Zoommmmbizzt! I highly recommend this novel. — USA Today Bestselling author Jean Rabe


"Anyone who is able to produce such a book as this has an innate ability and considerable talent. This isn't something you can learn and as an author, I wish I had the ability to wield the written word so effectively. The book is a mix of genres, comedy, supernatural, suspense and drama, with a U.S. presidential setting. Comedy is the overarching content however and I was left chuckling along at the behavior and attitude of the main protagonist. It's a strong story and a very entertaining read. Well done Mr. Levia." 
— 5-Star Amazon review by PsychicSnail

THE FIXXER NOVELS

BLOOD IS PRETTY

"Steve Leiva not only promises but delivers. Beautifully written. Bravo!" — Ray Bradbury.

"Blood is Pretty is a wonderful read, a highly entertaining and impressive debut novel." — Richard D. Zanuck, Academy Award-winning Producer of Jaws, Cocoon & Driving Miss Daisy.

"Steven Paul Leiva takes a dash of James Bond, the ghost of noir, a splash of Hollywood and stirs it into Blood is Pretty, an adventurous, fast-paced first novel." — Melodie Johnson Howe, Edgar-nominated author of The Mother Shadow

"The Fixxer has the mystery of the Shadow, the sophistication of James Bond and the street smarts of Sam Spade." — Stuart Nulman, Book Banter/CJAD, Montreal

"Fixxer is a fascinating character. Intrigue; murder; mayhem in a fast-paced action-filled adventure." A truly great first novel. — E. V. Le Roux, Silver Moon Magazine

"Blood is Pretty is set in Hollywood, it's funny, it's kind of dark, and has a lot of biting things to say about Hollywood. I urge people to check it out." — Jeff Cannata, DLC Podcast

HOLLYWOOD IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER ARMY

“Leiva’s immense gifts for mystery and suspense are matched only by his wry, biting wit in skewering the Hollywood he clearly knows so well.”— Paul Provenza; author of ¡Satiristas!, director of The Aristocrats, host of Showtime's The Green Room with Paul Provenza

“At last, Steven Paul Leiva has given us a second Fixxer adventure. Ever since I read Blood Is Pretty a few years ago I’ve been eagerly anticipating more fun, exciting, and riotously entertaining travels with Leiva’s Bond-like character. This time Leiva mines his firsthand knowledge of the community he has toiled in for much of his life, Hollywood. And he does it with the same wry humor, intellectual insight, and terrific storytelling that are the consistent signatures of his work. Once you start this novel you won’t put it down.” — Ken Kragen, legendary Hollywood producer/manager

“A fast-paced thriller with more twists than a box of Rotini pasta. Leiva ratchets up the action to a nuclear level, following his first Fixxer novel, Blood is Pretty. — L. Dean Murphy, The Big Thrill Magazine

THE FIRST TWO OF THE LOVE, SEX, AND PRUSUIT OF HAPPINESS NOVELS

BY THE SEA

"Steven Paul Leiva has written an engaging, thoughtful, and kind book. In this era of unlikeable characters and the idea that a "good" book is one in which horrible things happen to horrible people, Leiva has turned that entirely on its head. Even when people act badly, he has told their story with sympathy and grace, with a complete kindness for even the most outwardly difficult characters. By the Sea is long, but it's not fat. It's all muscle. And what a satisfying book it is! Leiva has built his small world perfectly, and each character is so complete and well thought out that what at first seem disparate pieces fit together perfectly by the end. It's a hat trick in perfect proportions!" -- Jo Graham, author of Black Ships, Hand of Isis, and Stealing Fire.

"Leiva writes the story with a great deal of depth and perception as he explores the lives, thoughts, and ambitions of each main character...the book's ending plays upon the they-all-lived-happily-ever-after angle in a quite satisfying but not wholly exaggerated manner. Oh, and by the way, the book is filled with plenty of salty language and sex scenes that are blushingly frank and explicit." -- Stuart Nulman, Montreal Times

By the Sea is a delightfully engaging story about an eccentric community that resides in the foggy environs of Leech Beach...Leiva deftly interweaves characters' past and present to create a vibrant ensemble that is immediately engaging...an appealing comic treatise on small-town politics where sexual liaisons abound, on a collection of individuals who live cheek-by-jowl but find to hysterical effect, that they know each other not at all. By the Sea is a light-hearted, clever read. -- Literary Fiction Book Review

BULLY 4 LOVE: A RATHER ODD LOVE STORY

"Bully 4 Love is definitely not your typical romance novel. And that's the best part about it. There's nothing schmaltzy within these pages. In fact, Leiva tears out the wires of the romance genre and scrambles all the circuits, which leaves the reader with some tears, but mainly tears of laughter. It has a sort of Mel Brooks tone to it that will first make you utter 'Huh?' and then switch to 'Ha Ha'. So if you want a rom-com story that breaks all the rules (stucco face-shredding and all), then ditch the Harlequin Romances! Bully 4 Love is the beach and balcony read for you. — Stuart Nulman, Montreal Times.

"I am envious. This isn't a book I would have picked up off a shelf. It's "literary," and has romance in it. I am more of a blows-up-real-good kind of gal. But I have loved everything I've read from this author, and so I read this, too. And now I am envious. It so sooooooo well written. There are pages I went back and re-read just because they were that good. It has twists and turns and excellent dialog and I am envious that I cannot write something like this. So naturally, I am recommending it, as I like to recommend good books. If you're a writer, it's good for study, too, as Leiva's technique is exquisite. You'll be envious, too." -- Jean Rabe, USA TODAY Bestselling Author.

"I really enjoyed reading this story. It brings you through the full range of human relationships. This book at times made me laugh and at other times made me cry. This is a contemporary tale that you really won't want to miss. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading deeply personal stories about how the simplest of things can be the catalyst to forever alter the course of someone's life." -- Mom Kat Reads Blog.

"I will say this definitely lived up to the title - it's odd. Not bad odd, and definitely interesting. I was captured from the first page, and the unique style kept me turning pages until the end. Above all, this story is about connections. Connections to each other, romantic, platonic, professional. I'm not sure if I'd call it a romance necessarily, and if you're looking for your typical romance story, you'll be sorely disappointed. If, however, you want something that is off the beaten path, and a bit unique, then this is exactly what you're looking for. A must-read." — Liliyana Shadowlyn, The Faeire Review

"Bully 4 Love: A Rather Odd Love Story by Steven Paul Leiva—a deftly crafted contemporary romantic comedy that showcases the author's genuine flair for originality and a distinctive kind of narrative storytelling that quickly captures the reader's total attention and holds it firmly from cover to cover...unreservedly recommended." — Midwest Book Review