Why are book covers so important? Well, the pat answer to that question is because it is the first thing a potential reader of your book sees. And we must not underestimate that answer. As humans, we are prone to weighing and judging initially by our vision. Unless a person is visually impaired or in tune with what I call the ether levels of life, like aura, vibes or the cloud of intelligent non-matter that I find precedes most people when they enter your awareness, most people analyze and … [Read more...] about Why Book Covers Are So Important – Guest Post by Alex A. Akira @AlexAAkira
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Interview with Author – Kathleen Shoop @kathieshoop
What are you most proud of accomplishing so far in your life? If I put aside what I do every day to hopefully raise, loving, generous, productive, human beings, I would say it’s a tie between earning my PhD and publishing my own books. There has never been an experience that lived up to its billing, that provided such a sense of accomplishment as when I finished that PhD program. I remember getting a call from one of the dissertation committee members before my defense. I pressed the button on … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kathleen Shoop @kathieshoop
Love and Other Subjects by Kathleen Shoop @kathieshoop
For every woman who wonders if she chose the right career… In Love and Other Subjects Carolyn Jenkins strives for two things—to be the greatest teacher ever and to find true love. She’s as skilled at both as an infant trying to eat with a fork. Carolyn’s suburban upbringing and genuine compassion for people who don’t fit effortlessly into society are no match for weapon-wielding, struggling students, drug-using colleagues, and a wicked principal. Meanwhile, her budding relationship with a … [Read more...] about Love and Other Subjects by Kathleen Shoop @kathieshoop
Lessons Learned About Becoming Published – Guest Post by Kathleen Shoop @kathieshoop
1. One of the biggest lessons I learned about becoming a published author was that the “quality” of a book doesn’t guarantee a book deal—quality is not objective. I’m not talking about quality that applies to unedited, unformatted work or books that boast a sloppy cover where there is little attention to the writing at all. I’m talking about people who think romance is frivolous and therefore the books are junk or that historical fiction is too serious to enjoy with all that realism, so those … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned About Becoming Published – Guest Post by Kathleen Shoop @kathieshoop
Interview with Author – Theresa Racz
Author Bio: I'm in my mid-thirties and live in Northeast Ohio. As a day job I work in the design industry, but am hoping to become a writer full time, eventually. I'm a member of Mensa and love not only all forms of art, but also the sciences. What inspires you to write? I like to explore thought or heart provoking ideas. If I even get one person to consider their point of view or outlook on life, that's enough. Tell us about your writing process I get an idea and then consider how I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Theresa Racz
Interview with Author – Amy Friedman
Author Bio: Amy Friedman is a writer, editor, ghostwriter and writing teacher. She has published three memoirs, three books for children and thousands of essays and stories. She has been writing an internationally syndicated weekly newspaper feature, Tell Me a Story, since 199, and she teaches memoir and personal essay in southern California. Many of her stories and essays have appeared in book collections, including an excerpt of Desperado’s Wife in Stricken: 5,000 Stages of Grief and another … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Amy Friedman
Interview with Author – Lisa Fantino @AmalfiBlueBook
Author Bio: Lisa Fantino is an award-winning journalist and attorney. During 20+ years in NYC, she worked as a writer, reporter & anchor at WINS-AM, WCBS-AM & the NBC Radio Networks, as well as hosting her own celebrity chat show on Cablevision. She has interviewed everyone from Walter Cronkite & Yogi Berra to Robert Plant, Mick Jagger and several world leaders, along the way. Lisa has a true wanderlust spirit and one read of "Amalfi Blue" and you'll know why "fire and salsa" is … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lisa Fantino @AmalfiBlueBook
Bad Apple by Barbara Morgenroth
This book is on tour from Feb 1 2013 to Feb 28 2013. Please spread the word! “You tell and next time you won’t even be able to crawl away.” Neal Marchal lived with this threat for the next eight years. When she finds her neighbor murdered, she knows who did it. The why is the secret the family has been keeping forever. The reminder to never reveal the secret is her limp. She rebuilt her life and now Neal has everything to live for—music, performing and a growing affection for the young … [Read more...] about Bad Apple by Barbara Morgenroth
How to Avoid the Rejection Blues by Chloe Zola @ChloeZola
In my opinion there is no avoiding the rejection blues, and no one should spend time trying to do this. The rejection blues have been my biggest enemy and my best friend. You get an email form a prominent agent, they are interested, they want to know your timeline, your vision, your platform. You email them back within the hour, and nothing. You get a lead, a publisher is interested in printing your book. They are enthusiastic about the work about the style, about your voice. The next day, … [Read more...] about How to Avoid the Rejection Blues by Chloe Zola @ChloeZola
