M.L. Stainer's Blog, page 3
April 18, 2016
Question about reviews
Hi there,
Since my giveaways, a lot of people have listed Joachim's Magic "to read."
I'm hoping most folks will actually read it and then kindly write a review. I hope I'm not asking for too much, lol.
Thanks a lot.
Margaret
Since my giveaways, a lot of people have listed Joachim's Magic "to read."
I'm hoping most folks will actually read it and then kindly write a review. I hope I'm not asking for too much, lol.
Thanks a lot.
Margaret
April 11, 2016
The Lyon Saga
Hello Readers,
Please note that my five Lyon Saga books are now listed on my web page and I will be having giveaways for them as well.
Thanks,
Margaret
Please note that my five Lyon Saga books are now listed on my web page and I will be having giveaways for them as well.
Thanks,
Margaret
April 3, 2016
May Giveaways
Hello Reader Friends,
There will be 3 new giveaways in the early days of May. They are for Canada, the UK and Australia.
I hope you folks in those countries try for a book. And if you like what you've read, please feel free to post a review.
Many thanks,
M. L. Stainer
There will be 3 new giveaways in the early days of May. They are for Canada, the UK and Australia.
I hope you folks in those countries try for a book. And if you like what you've read, please feel free to post a review.
Many thanks,
M. L. Stainer
March 17, 2016
New Giveaway
A new giveaway will be starting March 20. I hope you try for a book!
March 11, 2016
Go For It!
I’m a late bloomer. There’s no doubt of that. I’ve been writing all my life but never really did much about it. Oh sure, I sent my stories in to magazines periodically, had some poetry published in small literary journals, even won Honorable Mention when I was seventeen in a contest for writers. But not much else until my friend died of lung cancer and I realized, suddenly, shockingly, that life was passing me by and my dream was gasping for air. So in 1995, I formed my own children’s press, Chicken Soup Press, because I realized the large publishing houses were going mainly with their tried and true authors and if I ever wanted to see my name in print, I would have to take charge of my writing life.
I always felt that my writing was good. I had faith, I had inspiration. I had very little money. But I did it.
Yes, I did it, I took the gamble, shelled out tremendous sums of money which meant certain bills weren’t paid, did copious research and published some books. I made mistakes, a lot of mistakes, but I persevered. I published 3 children’s color books out of a series of twelve I’d envisioned. I published my Lyon Saga 5 book series on the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, circa 1587. That had moderate success and a glowing review from School Library Journal. But I had 9 more novels waiting in the wings and knew my little children’s press couldn’t do them. So I did more research and finally found a publisher, a self-publisher, which I could afford. I published Joachim’s Magic, the story of Queen Elizabeth I’s metallurgist, who went on the 1585 expedition to the New World and faced danger from the local hostiles and extreme prejudice from his fellow explorers. You see, he was a Jew and the age-old hatreds and superstitions existed.
I put all my love and heart into this novel and it’s receiving great reviews already.
There’s nothing wrong with self-publishing. It takes courage and bravery and, above all, faith in your work. These “indie” books are being recognized all over the publishing world. Great writers who might have been turned down by the big presses are being discovered every day.
My advice – GO FOR IT!
I always felt that my writing was good. I had faith, I had inspiration. I had very little money. But I did it.
Yes, I did it, I took the gamble, shelled out tremendous sums of money which meant certain bills weren’t paid, did copious research and published some books. I made mistakes, a lot of mistakes, but I persevered. I published 3 children’s color books out of a series of twelve I’d envisioned. I published my Lyon Saga 5 book series on the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island, North Carolina, circa 1587. That had moderate success and a glowing review from School Library Journal. But I had 9 more novels waiting in the wings and knew my little children’s press couldn’t do them. So I did more research and finally found a publisher, a self-publisher, which I could afford. I published Joachim’s Magic, the story of Queen Elizabeth I’s metallurgist, who went on the 1585 expedition to the New World and faced danger from the local hostiles and extreme prejudice from his fellow explorers. You see, he was a Jew and the age-old hatreds and superstitions existed.
I put all my love and heart into this novel and it’s receiving great reviews already.
There’s nothing wrong with self-publishing. It takes courage and bravery and, above all, faith in your work. These “indie” books are being recognized all over the publishing world. Great writers who might have been turned down by the big presses are being discovered every day.
My advice – GO FOR IT!
February 24, 2016
When Joachim and Reis are captured.
He found it difficult to sleep that night. Sometimes he heard moaning and
awoke startled, thinking it was Jeremie. But the boy slept dreamlessly, except for an
occasional cough. Perhaps the moaning was the wind in the bare branches, causing them to crack against each other and echo with a hollow sound. Could the moaning have been some animal wandering close to the camp, ravenous yet afraid to approach and steal the scraps?
He awoke in the grey mist of dawn, a dampness upon his face that was either sweat or rain. He awoke to muffled sounds, a pall of anguish, fear hanging like a low-lying cloud, and a knife in the hand of Pemisapan’s warrior cold against the skin of his neck.
How can Reis save himself? Will Joachim let him die at the hands of the Indian chief?
awoke startled, thinking it was Jeremie. But the boy slept dreamlessly, except for an
occasional cough. Perhaps the moaning was the wind in the bare branches, causing them to crack against each other and echo with a hollow sound. Could the moaning have been some animal wandering close to the camp, ravenous yet afraid to approach and steal the scraps?
He awoke in the grey mist of dawn, a dampness upon his face that was either sweat or rain. He awoke to muffled sounds, a pall of anguish, fear hanging like a low-lying cloud, and a knife in the hand of Pemisapan’s warrior cold against the skin of his neck.
How can Reis save himself? Will Joachim let him die at the hands of the Indian chief?
February 21, 2016
I'm excited
Joachim's Magic has been selected by Kirkus Reviews as one of their indie books of the month selection to appear in the April issue of Kirkus Magazine. I never expected such an honor and am thrilled.
February 10, 2016
Great Reviews for Joachim's Magic.
Hello to all - This is my first blog post.
Please feel free to write a review of my book after you've read it. Joachim's Magic has already received some glowing reviews from the following sources:
KIRKUS REVIEWS
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW- (Helen's Bookshelf)
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/...
OUTER BANKS VOICE
http://outerbanksvoice.com/2016/02/07...
I have just listed my second giveaway, to begin on Feb. 16. I plan to have several giveaways throughout the year. Thanks so much for all your support.
Margaret
Please feel free to write a review of my book after you've read it. Joachim's Magic has already received some glowing reviews from the following sources:
KIRKUS REVIEWS
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re...
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW- (Helen's Bookshelf)
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/...
OUTER BANKS VOICE
http://outerbanksvoice.com/2016/02/07...
I have just listed my second giveaway, to begin on Feb. 16. I plan to have several giveaways throughout the year. Thanks so much for all your support.
Margaret
