Use your God-given gifts for God's glory!

These photos are AWESOME reminders for me of how AMAZING God is. 

Using the God-given gift of writing and having faith that God will bless me with what to write, I have written two novels (S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, Book I of the Angelo™ & Angeline™ Chronicles and S.O.L.AD.™: It's Just the Beginning, Book II of the Angelo™ and Angeline™ Chronicles) and contributed to three other novels (With Great Power, The Talent Among Us Vol. XI: Enlightenment and The Talent Among Us Vol. XIV: Awakenings). 

I entered a short story in a competition last month and I'm working on two more short stories to enter in a contest by the end of this month. 

I'm also working on the next two novels in the S.O.L.A.D.™ series and working on my first screenplay. 

God has been so good and I intend to continue using this gift for His glory and to help others.

Book II of S.O.L.A.D.™ Available NOW!

What would you do if you had powers that could save a city?

Not just any city... but your city?

Kevin Edwards and Juanita Grayson have just arrived back home to the city of Memphis, Tenn., after fighting a year-long war against demons on another world.

Hoping it was all a dream, they quickly find out that it wasn’t and now their beloved city is under attack by similar creatures they fought on Dark Earth.

With the help of some old friends, Kevin and Juanita, who transform into the superheroes Angelo™ and Angeline™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness, the heroes will learn that evil can follow you home and that some times, the price of being a hero is the loss of the ones you love.

S.O.L.A.D.™: It’s Just the Beginning, Book II of the Angelo & Angeline Chronicles, is available now in print and eBook editions (at the links below).

Spread the word and get yours NOW!  

Print edition of Book II: http://bit.ly/1MF7T99

Ebook edition of Book II: http://amzn.to/1XdkUbz

 

P.S.: Book I of S.O.L.A.D. is still available at the following links:

Print edition of Book I: http://bit.ly/11q49il

EBook edition of Book I: http://amzn.to/20s0gXF

Book II of S.O.L.A.D,™ to be released Oct. 31

IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!

S.O.L.A.D.™: It's Just the Beginning, Book II of the Angelo™ & Angeline™ Chronicles, will be released a week from today, October 31, in e-book and paperback editions!

My beta readers said they loved the second book in the Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ series so much that they can't wait for the third and fourth installments, which I am currently working on.

This book was a bit of a challenge to finish, especially with the passings of my dad and my wife's dad near the end of last year. But, with love and support from God, family and friends, Book II of S.O.L.A.D.™ has been completed.

So, if you haven't read Book I, which is available in paperback and e-book editions on Amazon.com (http://amzn.to/1XdkUbz), CreateSpace(https://www.createspace.com/4287684) or my author website (http://ttreed2009.wix.com/tyronetonyreedjr), get it TODAY, because in SEVEN DAYS, the war hits home!!!

Memphis, the city of my birthplace, which I will always call home, is the setting for Book II and familiar streets and locations, as well as media personalities and companies are honored in this novel.

So, spread the word and enjoy the official FIRST LOOK of the front and back covers of Book II of S.O.L.A.D.™ and the updated Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™!

Can't wait to share this book with you,
Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

P.S.: I'm looking for more reviews to put in an updated edition of BOOK I of S.O.L.A.D.™, so if you haven't reviewed the book yet but have read it, please post your review on the Amazon page for the book and send me a message letting me know that you did.
Thanks again!

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Be Passionate and Never Give Up!

Here's how passionate I am about using the gifts God gave me:

On Monday, I walked around downtown Memphis, taking photos of locations that are mention in Book II of S.O.L.A.D.™. Mind you, it was cloudy, drizzling and today I'm a little weak and sore from the power-walking I did.

But, it was so worth it. I could see the story playing out in my mind as I walked from location to location. Even got a great idea for a tie-in to the novel and future novels in the S.O.L.A.D.™ series.

All of this also happened on the fourth anniversary of my first of three attempts to raise money on Kickstarter to publish the Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™. The Lord has brought me so far and I know I have more to do, but I thank Him for being there.

I also got to help out my family and spend time with them.

And this morning, even though I'm moving a little slowly, I'm entering corrections two of my trusted beta readers have for book II, designing the book cover, working on an interactive website for the novel, entering two contests and applying to be a panelist at an upcoming convention. I’m also planning to pay it forward by introducing the world, through social media, to talented people I have met over the past couple of years.

Time waits for no man and it would be a shame to sit on the gifts and talents God has given you.

Ask God today what you should do, pray and get to work as He goes before you and blesses the consistent steps you take daily.

Have a blessed Tuesday, 

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

author/creator of S.O.L.A.D™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ who is working on several book, television and movie projects.

Get your e-book copy of S.O.L.A.D.™ NOW for .99 cents!!!

TODAY’S the day to get a great holiday gift for your friends, family, co-workers or something special for yourself!

Get your e-book copy of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ (http://amzn.to/1ruScC0) NOW during Amazon’s 48-hour Kindle Countdown Deal.

S.O.L.A.D.™ is the exciting story of Kevin Edwards and Juanita Grayson, two high school Memphians who are transported to Dark Earth, a world overtaken by demons and a powerful, evil being known as “The Demon Master™.” Told they have been chosen to save the people of Dark Earth, Kevin and Juanita are each given a ring of unlimited power that transforms them into the super-powered beings Angelo™ and Angeline™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness.™

As the war against The Demon Master rages on, the young heroes come face to face with their mortality, humanity, spirituality and destinies. If Kevin and Juanita want to save the people of Dark Earth and ensure they get back home alive, they will have to embrace the light and fight, while unlocking the secrets of their shocking connection to The Demon Master.  

For 9 HOURS, the e-book will be available for .99 CENTS at the beginning of the countdown. Afterwards, it will be available for $1.99 for 9 hours. Every couple of hours, the price will go up until it returns to its regular sale price of $9.99.

So get your copy as soon as possible, spread the word and please leave a review on the book’s Amazon’s page.

You can also buy a print copy of S.O.L.A.D.™ for $25 at the link above or on Createspace at http://bit.ly/11q49il. For every print copy bought on Createspace, $5 will be donated to Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org), the world’s largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization, which “motivates young children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life.”

Or you can by both the print edition from Amazon.com and get the e-book copy for $2.99 through Kindle Matchbook and give your extra copy to a loved one.

No matter how you purchase your copy, it will be the gift that keeps on giving.

For more info on the novel, click on the link above or click on the following link http://bit.ly/12FP7b5.

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday and I hope to see all of your raving reviews very soon.

Thanks,
Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

S.O.L.A.D.™ Thanksgiving Kindle Countdown Deal

Looking for a great holiday present for your friends, family, co-workers or something special for yourself?

Then get your e-book copy of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ (http://amzn.to/1ruScC0) during Amazon’s 48-hour Kindle Countdown Deal, starting on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27. 2014) at 2 a.m. Central (3 a.m. EST, 1 a.m. MST, 12 a.m. PST).

For 9 HOURS, the e-book will be available for .99 CENTS at the beginning of the countdown. Afterwards, it will be available for $1.99 for 9 hours. Every couple of hours, the price will go up until it returns to its regular sale price of $9.99.

So get your copy as soon as possible, spread the word and please leave a review on the book’s Amazon’s page.

You can also buy a print copy of S.O.L.A.D.™ for $25 at the link above or on Createspace at http://bit.ly/11q49il. For every print copy bought on Createspace, $5 will be donated to Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org), the world’s largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization, which “motivates young children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life.”

Or you can by both the print edition from Amazon.com and get the e-book copy for $2.99 through Kindle Matchbook and give your extra copy to a loved one.

No matter how you purchase your copy, it will be the gift that keeps on giving.

For more info on the novel, click on the link above or click on the following link http://bit.ly/12FP7b5.

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday and I hope to see all of your raving reviews very soon.

Thanks,
Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

Author Appearances at Free Comic Book Day and Superman Celebration

Happy to announce two more events I will be appearing at this year as a guest author!

My next appearance will be at Comics Universe, in Jackson, Tenn., for Free Comic Book Day on May 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.!

Not only will I be selling and autographing copies of my novel S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, but I will also be helping out at the store during the annual event.

So come out and get a free comic book and purchase a copy of S.O.L.A.D.™ on May 3 at Comics Universe, 1869 U.S. 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN 38305.

For more on Free Comic Book Day, visit www.freecomicbookday.com and "LIKE" the official Facebook page of Comics Universe, which I'm the administrator of.

After that, I will be at Superman Celebration, in Metropolis, Ill., as a guest author, with a table set up at Artist Alley & Writers Way.

I will also be selling and autographing copies of S.O.L.A.D.™ and hopefully, the second novel in the S.O.LA.D.™ series will be making its debut during the celebration. (Working on the manuscript at this moment.)

I included a snapshot of my profile on the Superman Celebration webpage below, which you can check out for yourself athttp://www.supermancelebration.net/specialguests/comicsguests.

For more information about Superman Celebration, visithttp://www.supermancelebration.net.

You don't have to wait until these events to get your copy of S.O.L.A.D.™

You can get a print copy of the novel on CreateSpace.com at http://bit.ly/13zJvsM or on Amazon.com at http://amzn.to/1eFii3S.

The Kindle edition of S.O.L.A.D.™ is available on Amazon.com athttp://amzn.to/Tol1yJ.

If you purchase a print copy from Amazon, you can purchase the Kindle edition of S.O.L.A.D.™ for $2.99. So you can gift one of your copies to someone!!!

Official S.O.L.A.D.™ merchandise can also be purchased on Zazzle.com athttp://bit.ly/18MYKnu.

Remember that five ($5) dollars from each sale of the print copy will go to Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org).

I thank God for these great opportunities and I also thank you all for your love and support.

Spread the word and share this post as much as you can!!!!

Thanks in advance!

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

P.S. Please check out my author page at http://ttreed2009.wix.com/tyronetonyreedjr

TWO DAYS until MidSouthCon 32!!!!

WOW!!!! Can't believe it's only TWO DAYS until MidSouthCon 32 (March 21 through March 23)!!!

I'm really excited and really hope to see a lot of familiar and new faces at MidSouthCon this year!!!

This is my first year participating as a guest author and panelist and I'm very appreciative to MidSouthCon for this opportunity to introduce S.O.L.A.D.™ to my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee!!!

I am scheduled to participate in two literary panels: on Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m. (speaking about writing sequels to novels) and Sunday, March 23 at 11 a.m. (speaking about point of views in novels).

I will also be selling and autographing copies of my first novel, S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, on Saturday, March 22 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Admission for MidSouthCon 32 is $50 for the weekend of Friday, March 21- Sunday, March 23 for adults and $25 for children under the age of 12. There might also be one-day purchases available. For more about MidSouthCon 32, visit midsouthcon.org.

You can check out my bio and profile photo on MidSouthCon's webpage (http://midsouthcon.org/guests/guests/literary). Please "Like" it and share it.

Also, check out my new author page: http://ttreed2009.wix.com/tyronetonyreedjrand "LIKE" the official S.O.L.A.D.™ Facebook page by going towww.facebook.com/soladchronicles.

I would like everyone who can come out and show their love and support at MidSouthCon 32 to please do so by attending the event and buying a copy of S.O.L.A.D.™

Again, if you can’t attend, you can still purchase a print copy of the novel on CreateSpace.com at http://bit.ly/13zJvsM . The Kindle edition of S.O.L.A.D.™ is available on Amazon.com at http://amzn.to/Tol1yJ. Official S.O.L.A.D.™ merchandise can also be purchased on Zazzle.com at http://bit.ly/18MYKnu.

Remember that five ($5) dollars from each sale of the print copy will go to Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org).

Thanks for your love and support and watch this space for more exciting news!!!

-Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

First book club meeting and sold out of first set of books!

Very thankful for the invite to talk with The African-American Book Club of Jackson on Tuesday night!

This was my first meeting with a book club and it was a great experience!!! I even got a blurb in The Jackson Sun | jacksonsun.com about the meeting with the book club!

Special thanks to my wife for taking photos and videos during the meeting! She's the greatest and her love and support has been without end!

The Lord also blessed me to sell the last set of books in my first shipment after this meeting!

Ordering more tomorrow, so don't miss out!

You can also still purchase the ebook on Amazon.com at http://amzn.to/Tol1yJ or the print edition, at Createspace at http://bit.ly/13zJvsM.

Once the books I order arrive, some of them will be available for purchase at Comics Universe.

Next stop: Akron Comicon in Akron, Ohio on Nov. 9. Some of the authors (including Rick L. Phillips and I) of "With Great Power" will be selling and signing copies of the book during the Akron Comicon. Please join us as we continue to raise money for a Christian missionary and purchase this great novel.

I'll also have copies of S.O.L.A.D.™ available for purchase and I will be signing those copies.

Thanks everyone for your love and support! Have a great night and a fantastic weekend!!!

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S.O.L.A.D.™ Now Available Exclusively at Comics Universe!!!

Great and exciting news everyone! If you live in or around Jackson, Tennessee or plan on passing through, you can now purchase a print edition of S.O.L.A.D.™ exclusively at Comics Universe, 1869 Highway 45 Bypass. 

While you are there, also purchase some comic books (there’s something for everyone and all ages) and thank the owner, Rethel Miller, for carrying the novel in her store!

You can also still purchase the ebook on Amazon.com at http://amzn.to/Tol1yJ or the print edition, at Createspace at http://bit.ly/13zJvsM.

More great news is coming soon, so please like the official S.O.L.A.D.™ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/soladchronicles and follow me on Twitter @TyroneTonyReed!

Thanks for your support and have a great week!

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Author/creator of the S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ book series.

Meet Wiseman J of S.O.L.A.D.™

Meet Wiseman J, one of the main characters from the newly released 532-page printed edition of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ by Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

Could this man be responsible for the destruction of his world? How will he make up for it and is it even possible that he can?

There's only one way to find out: get a copy of the book!

The print edition of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ is NOW AVAILABLE. You can get your copy at the following link: http://bit.ly/13zJvsM and be sure to join the official S.O.L.A.D. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/soladchronicles.

Also, you can purchase your official S.O.L.A.D.™ merchandise (created by the author) at http://www.zazzle.com/ttreed

Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy! Words can not express how much I appreciate your support!

I'm asking everyone to purchase a copy of this novel and spread the world, share these ads and let others know you are a Soldier of Light Against Darkness™

More news to come, so make sure to follow me and join the S.O.L.A.D. Facebook page.

-Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

Meet Jeff: Ward of Law of S.O.L.A.D.™

Meet Jeff: Ward of Law, one of the main characters from the newly released 532-page printed edition of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ by Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

What made Jeff the legendary hero of Dark Earth? Will he work along side the members of S.O.L.A.D.™ or will jealousy cause him to become one of their greatest enemies?

There's only one way to find out: get a copy of the book!

The print edition of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ is NOW AVAILABLE. You can get your copy at the following link: http://bit.ly/13zJvsM and be sure to join the official S.O.L.A.D. Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/soladchronicles.

Also, you can purchase your official S.O.L.A.D.™ merchandise (created by the author) at http://www.zazzle.com/ttreed

Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy! Words can not express how much I appreciate your support!

I'm asking everyone to purchase a copy of this novel and spread the world, share these ads and let others know you are a Soldier of Light Against Darkness™

More news to come, so make sure to follow me and join the S.O.L.A.D. Facebook page.

-Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

Meet Melanie of S.O.L.A.D.™

Meet Melanie, one of the main characters from the newly released printed edition of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™.

What happened to her family? Who does she want to get revenge on? Will she get her revenge?

There's only one way to find out: get a copy of the book!
The print edition of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ is NOW AVAILABLE. You can get your copy at the following link: http://bit.ly/13zJvsM and be sure to join the official S.O.L.A.D. Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/soladchronicles.

Also, you can purchase your official S.O.L.A.D.™ merchandise (created by the author) at http://www.zazzle.com/ttreed

Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy! Words can not express how much I appreciate your support!

I'm asking everyone to purchase a copy of this novel and spread the world, share these ads and let others know you are a Soldier of Light Against Darkness™

More news to come, so make sure to follow me and join the S.O.L.A.D. Facebook page.

-Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

BIG S.O.L.A.D.™ News

Everyone, I have a BIG announcement:

After much hard work, prayer, edits, designs and burning the midnight oil,
my first novel, S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, will be available in PRINT next week! You'll be able to order your copy online (details to come soon)!

If you prefer reading on tablets or your smartphone, the novel is already available as an eBook at the following link: http://amzn.to/18CtCag

Just wanted to share this AWESOME news!

Until the the printed release, enjoy one of the cool ads I recently created for S.O.L.A.D.™

Please be sure to like the official fan page of the novel https://www.facebook.com/soladchronicles and be on the lookout for more S.O.L.A.D. and more BIG S.O.L.A.D.™ news in the coming days! Thanks again for all of your support!


And please feel free to share this post and others abut S.O.L.A.D.™ on Facebook and other social media sites!

Super Great Time At The Superman Celebration

WOW!!!

What a great birthday and  birthday weekend I had!

I really can't explain it but I will try in an upcoming, longer post!

I just wanted to tell everyone that I met that it was really nice to meet you and I will definitely keep in touch with you!

I've had so much fun talking about my novel and passing out business cards and postcards that I'm super exhausted. But, I really, really enjoyed myself!

Awesome event with awesome people!

More to come...so stay tuned to this blog!

S.O.L.A.D.™ Book Trailer #2: Jeff Ward of Law™

The second S.O.L.A.D.™ book trailer (featuring Jeff: Ward of Law™) has been released!

Please watch it, share the link on your social media pages and then get your copy of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ here: (http://amzn.to/MQJBHC)

P.S.: It would also make a great Christmas gift for the readers, superhero lovers, action-adventure lovers and fantasy/sci-fi lovers in your life. So get your copy and their copies now!

Reflection: How Much is Your Dream Worth?

Reflecting on this year and came across a post I wrote in May, right before I released S.O.L.A.D.™ on Kindle. 

Wanted to share it with you and encourage you to never give up on your God-given dreams!

How much is your dream worth? Is it worth your blood, sweat & tears? Is it worth conquering your fears and facing the things within yourself that hold you back? Is it worth looking ridiculous to others as you pursue your God-given dreams?

These are questions I have had to ask myself daily as I took and continue to take steps to achieving those dreams.

So many things can come up against you. People say things or things come up that can discourage you if, and only if, you let them.

It's hard not to be discouraged. You believe in the dream God has given you so strongly that you don't understand why others can't see it and believe in it too.

But you have to believe and have faith in God that He will make everything come together and work at the right time.

So, back to my question. Is the dream worth it? All the trouble, the nights crying, the naysayers, etc?

The answer is yes, because a dream realized is so much better than a what if.

The dream in your heart won't just change your life. It will change the lives of others.

So don't give up. Your dream is definitely worth it.

-Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

best-selling author of S.O.L.A.D.™:

Soldiers of  Light Against Darkness™
(name it, claim it and obtain it)

New S.O.L.A.D.™ Book Trailer

Just wanted to share the new book trailer for S.O.L.A.D.™

Please watch it, share the link on your social media pages and then get your copy of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ here: (http://amzn.to/MQJBHC)

P.S.: It would also make a great Christmas gift for the readers, superhero lovers, action-adventure lovers and fantasy/sci-fi lovers in your life. So get your copy and their copies now!

Destiny's Calling. Will You Answer?

Have you purchased your eBook copy of Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ by author Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.  

If you haven't, click on the following link to get your copy: (I want to read S.O.L.A.D.™)

Don't wait! Get your copy NOW (it's really worth the purchase), please leave a review when you finish the book and share it with others!

And get ready for Book II (in process of writing it now)! 

Also, share this ad and let your Facebook friends, Twitter followers and other social media friends know that you support S.O.L.A.D.™ and Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

Thanks in advance,
Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

S.O.L.A.D.™ Thanksgiving Gift Giveaway Continues!

THIS MONTH ONLY: FREE KINDLE BOOK: S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™ by Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. 

Click on the following link to get your copy: http://amzn.to/Vu6GpA 

Get your copy NOW, please leave a review when you finish the book and share it with others!

And check out the first official S.O.L.A.D.™ ad! More to come!