Black Friday deals, last chance for Kickstarter, and a review.

28 Nov 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Dive In Review Tags: , , , ,

Once again I’m participating in the big black Friday book sale and both my books are included at ninety-nine cents. I’m raising the prices after Cyber Monday so grab them while they’re cheap.

You can find all the books in the sale at http://www.blackfridaybooksale.com

Also the Bouncing Back Kickstarter ends November 30th. You only have three days to get the new Rubber Bandit novel before the general public. There are tons of exciting add on and extra goodies such as stickers, art prints and an exclusive in universe newspaper. If you want to read my story about what happened to the turtle at the book festival then this newspaper is the only way to do that.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dosafiles/a-new-superhero-novel-the-rubber-bandit-returns

Still not convinced? Here’s what I had to say:

Amber Gabriel’s newest Novel is part of the SVR Superhero Universe originated by H.L. Burke.

Bouncing Back returns to The former Rubber Bandit as he enters into the Supervillain Rehabilitation Project. This is probably the most religious leaning book in the entire universe. It shows the way Elam’s thoughts and feelings have changed since getting on the right side of the law. It was handled in such a way that religion felt less like a requirement for good behavior but more like a side effect of it.

This story was so heartfelt and funny. It even has a cute kid with a dog.

While this novel gives Elam a pretty solid conclusion., I sincerely hope Amber Gabriel continues to write in this super powered universe.

Links for the TL;DR:

Big Black Friday Book Sale: http://www.blackfridaybooksale.com

Bouncing back Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dosafiles/a-new-superhero-novel-the-rubber-bandit-returns

New SVR Kickstarter: Bouncing Back.

03 Nov 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news, book tours Tags: , , , , , ,

I’m a little late telling you about this Kickstarter but I forgot to schedule this post and then ended up having a busy weekend.

The Kickstarter is for Bouncing Back by Amber Gabriel. It’s the second book she’s written for H.L. Burke’s superhero universe. If you backed the DOSA Files II & III Kickstarter you would have received her first book Stretched Thin as a Stretch goal.

Now, not in a short story; not in a novella! Snarky villain with a heart, Rubber Bandit, returns for a NEW full-length superhero novel by Amber Gabriel, presented by H.L. Burke.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dosafiles/a-new-superhero-novel-the-rubber-bandit-returns

The award-winning Supervillain Rehabilitation Project universe is sttttrettchinnnng out with a new full-length novel, written by author Amber Gabriel and presented by SVR Universe Creator, H.L. Burke.

Elam Bentley, aka the former Rubber Bandit, got his butt kicked in Refined, crashed into non-villain life via accidental acts of heroism in the DOSA Files Volumes I & II, and helmed his own solo adventure, going undercover in Stretched Thin.

Now he faces his biggest challenge: his own nature.

Can this former villain truly give up his life of crime? Will other heroes even accept him after all the bad he’s done in his life? And what is he going to do about his growing attraction for his new team leader, a stressed out hero and single mother who has every reason NOT to let him into her and her daughter’s life?

Be the first to get your hands on Bouncing Back, a fast-paced, funny, and heartfelt story about righting wrongs and finding redemption.

Kickstarter rewards will include signed copies, an early order of H.L. Burke’s next superhero romance, Conveniently Married to a Superhero, signed paperbacks, an epic sticker inspired by Ginger, the seizure alert dog featured in Bouncing Back, unique swag, and more.

Help us hit stretch goals and get Stretched Thin and Bouncing Back BOTH in awesome audio with narration by Realm Award Finalist Rena Gail.

To the Kickstarter

Because I was late, now you get the benefit it being fully funded so you know going in that you will be spending money. Also you get to help contribute towards stretch goals which is always a nice thing.

Tiers: Rewards

$5-ebook of Bouncing Back

$15-ebook & sticker, art print, printed newspaper swag

$15 Paperback

$20 Ebook/Paperback

NEW: $25 Adopt a dragon set. Includes a copy of Cora and the Nurse Dragon by H.L. Burke with a handful of dragon themed goodies. (Perfect Christmas gift for young readers.)

$30 ebook/paperback/sticker/newspaper, art print

$50 Stretched Thin, Bouncing Back, Special Ginger Art Print, Sticker, and Newspaper

$350 Personalized Cameo in a future SVR Book

Notice that some of the reward tiers have a newspaper included.

This is an in-world newspaper with article style stories from the SVR universe.

I, C.O. Bonham, have contributed at least one such story. If you want to read about what went down at the book fair you’ll need to back a tier that includes the newspaper or any physical tier and then add it as an add-on.

Back the Kickstarter Now

Stretch Goals:

NEW: $900 will unlock an additional sticker design for all physical backers

$1000 will unlock the Streatched Thin novella in audio. Read by Rena Gail.

$1600 will unlock the ability to produce Bouncing Back in audio. Read by Rena Gail.

Also for your peace of mind you should know that this project is entirely human made. Everything from the writing to the art is free from AI input.

Message from H.L. Burke:

The SVR Universe is my passion project, an interconnected world of diverse, loveable characters that allows me to tell stories of heroism, family, and hope. Bouncing Back continues this tradition, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

Amber Gabriel and I are collaborating once again on BOUNCING BACK, a new Supervillain Rehabilitation Project Universe novel starring Elam Bentley, aka Rubber Bandit. Amber’s expanded Elam’s story, bringing him onto a superhero team where he must make amends for past crimes while learning to work as a hero.

Note: this is probably the most religious story in the universe so far. While faith elements have always been a part of the SVR stories, this one has an explicit faith journey and other religious elements.

Take me to the Kickstarter, NOW!