Free Stuff
Hey, I get it. Not everyone has the money to buy books. Or maybe you’re someone that likes to get a sample before buying the full product. Or maybe you clicked into this page by accident.
For all of you, I compiled a few free offerings below. Also, scroll down for some ways to help support my work that require no up-front investment ⬇️
Jon and Stephen Recorded Readings
Recorded fiction stories, ranging from historical fiction to fantasy to horror. Available on the web and on all major podcasting platforms!
Author Interviews
I, an author, talk with other authors about authorial and non-authorial topics alike. See show notes for more details about each episode!
Vocal Stories and Articles
A collection of online fiction stories, ranging from historical fiction to fantasy to horror. Even non-fiction and opinion pieces!
Medium Stories and Articles
Older articles on my writing process as well as some fiction stories, including dark fiction, action/adventure, and post-apocalyptic. Even satire!
Ways to Support the Cause That Don’t Cost a Dime
Times are tough. Budgets can be tight. I understand.
But if you’ve made it this far, then I assume that means you still want to support my work. Perhaps that’s a bold assumption to make, but it’s the one I’m going with all the same.
To that end, I have compiled a list of ways you can contribute to the cause that don’t cost a dime. If you do any of these things, then thank you so much for your support!
If you do all of these things, then giga thank you times a million. You’re a real one.
- Subscribe to Jon and Stephen Recorded Readings, listen to the episodes, and give me your honest rating.
- If the platform allows you to, leave a written review.
- Read my Vocal stories, where I earn token payments for every read.
- Tell your friends about my work.
- We all know the power of word of mouth.
- Share my Amazon listings, podcast, Vocal stories, this website, and more on your social accounts to encourage your friends and followers to give me a read.
- Plus this can help boost my pages’ rankings on Google and other search engines, driving more eyes to my work.
- Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Goodreads, my author blog, or my Amazon author page to get the latest project updates.
- Like, comment, and share posts to boost visibility.
- Subscribe to me on Vocal and Medium to get the latest free content.
- Heart (Vocal), clap (Medium), and comment to let me know what you think. You might even help me get my stories on the front page!
- Request that your local library or bookstore stock my book.
- Bonus: If your library purchases it, you can then read my work for free.
One final consideration: though not free, my eBooks will always be far cheaper than their print and audiobook compatriots. We’re talking 3-4 dollars at most. Just throwing that out there.
On the subject of audiobooks, depending on previous interest and your Amazon market, I may have a promo code on hand that would allow you to download the audio version of a title on Audible for free. You can reach out through my Contact Page if interested.
If you do go this route and find yourself with a free audiobook courtesy of yours truly, all I ask in return is that you listen, then leave an honest review on Audible, Amazon, or Goodreads. Or all three (you can copy and paste your review—I’ve done it myself!).
No matter how you choose to support me and my work, I just want to take a moment to say thanks. It’s truly humbling to see others lending their time, money, feedback, and more to the cause. People like you make this great content engine possible. Thanks so much for all you do.
Stephen A. Roddewig 