The Point of Light (John Ellsworth Historical Fiction)

Press releaseAmazon Shares a Selection of Customers' Favorite Books from Indie AuthorsOctober 15, 2018 at 9:00 AM EDT Top Picks To Add Self-Published Books to Your End-of-Year Reading Lists Kindle Direct Publishing Helps Authors Reach Readers Around the World SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2018-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)--Hundreds of thousands of independent authors are finding their audiences through self-publishing withxa0Kindle Direct Publishingxa0(KDP). More than ever before, authors are reaching new readers directly and cultivating communities as they grow their writing careers on KDP. Readers also relish the value and entertainment from these authors. On average, 20% of books on this year'sxa0Amazonxa0Chartsxa0Top 20 weekly lists are self-published."We launched KDP in 2007 with the first Kindle, and since then hundreds of thousands of independent authors have chosen to self-publish their books, earning up to 70 percent of their royalties and retaining the life-long rights of their work," saidxa0Charles Kronbach, Director of Independent Publishing Worldwide forxa0Amazon. "In 2017, thousands of KDP authors earned more thanxa0$50,000xa0in royalties, and more than a thousand earned more thanxa0$100,000. We are inspired by the success of these writers and how they are delighting readers." John Ellsworth's 30 Days of Justis (Michael Gresham Series) (Thriller). Overall rating: 4.6 stars. "I could hardly put this book down. First book I have read byxa0John Ellsworth. I cannot wait to read more. Well written and holds your attention!" -xa0Ann C See what people are saying about The Point of Light: "This is an amazing book and a book everyone should read. It is a book about love, courage, pain, bravery, and death. It is so much more than words can say. If you want intrigue and getting to know an amazing and fascinating character, then this book has it all." - Jo, Amazon Reviewer"If you like historical novels, this one is for you. Seen through the eyes of a photojournalist, you connect with the French underground, Germans, and Jews during World War II. It made the book more personal and because you are connected to the characters, you are hoping against hope for a good outcome." - Georganna, Amazon Reviewer"This is my favorite author and he did not disappoint with this new book! totally different from the rest but I couldn't stop reading. While reading you are transported to this world. Thank you for this new series!" - Nancy, Amazon Reviewer John Ellsworth was born and raised in the wonderful state of Arizona. His childhood dream of becoming an astronaut was quickly put to bed after his first taste of dehydrated food. After finishing his law degree at Saint Louis University, John was launched into what he thought was going to be a passionate, fulfilling law career. What he experienced instead was too many years of heartbreaking stories, business hurdles, and the monotony of a career stuck inside a courtroom. He needed a way out. He needed a way to use his expertise he earned after many years of experience. What he needed, was writing.xa0John, always having a passion for the art of the written word, tried his hand at novel writing in early 2013. His first book, The Defendants, was turned upside down and inside out for a year of editing and creative insight. In 2014, The Defendants was published as John's very first work. Writing came naturally to John, and allowed him creative freedom and expression while still utilizing his law degree. He was no longer stuck inside the courtroom walls, but allowed to wander, run, and jump off of the pages of his books.xa0His early success bolstered his decision to leave a law career altogether, and in 2015 John left his practice and signed up for a lifetime of authorship. His success leaves him extremely humbled, as all of it is due to his readers and fans who keep turning their pages and picking up the next new book.