Liz Lazarus's Blog, page 5
November 10, 2015
Theme Song
On my first day of college at Georgia Tech, I got lost trying to find the civil engineering building. Thomas Barnette also happened to be lost, so we teamed up and found our way together. We tease that we’ve been lost ever since! Over those four years, Thomas and I became close friends. I laugh…
November 6, 2015
Sneak Peek
Are you interested in a sneak peek of Free of Malice? I’d be delighted to share Chapter One with you. Simply click on the red sneak peek button on the Free of Malice homepage. Leave your name and email then download the first section of the book. Take a peek and leave me a message…
Sneak Peek
Are you interested in a sneak peek of Free of Malice? I’d be delighted to share Chapter One with you.Simply click on the red sneak peek button on the Free of Malice homepage. Leave your name and email then download the first section of the book.
Take a peek and leave me a message in the comments section. What do you think?
Liz
October 27, 2015
Inside Scoop
Free of Malice will be available in mid-February 2016. So what’s happening in the meantime?
Quick back story. I have a full-time job so writing is my hobby and has been a therapeutic release for me since the book is based on my own experience. In the words of my PR team:
Free of Malice is a psychological, legal thriller set in Atlanta and based on the author’s experience. In 1989, Liz Lazarus was attacked in her off-campus house while attending GA Tech. Out of this trauma she has crafted a well-researched novel exploring the themes of self-defense, the criminal justice system, EMDR therapy, and gun ownership. Since her attack, Lazarus earned her MBA, lived in Paris, obtained her pilot’s license, had an exciting corporate career and is a Managing Director at a consulting firm focusing on strategic planning.
Among friends, I refer to Free of Malice as FOM so I’ll start doing that here as well. FOM has been a labor of love. I’ve written and honed the book over a series of years. Writing and then setting the draft aside. Once I met Jan Risher, my first of several editors, the momentum really picked up. Earlier this year, I decided to focus on completing the book. After several attempts to find a publisher I set off to self publish. This spring, following several deep edits to the draft, I went into design and layout. Over the summer I assembled a team to work with me to bring the book to market. We have a plan, timelines and milestones. We’re hard at work.
Currently, I’m in the final edit phase. I think the poetic term is looking for gentle readers. The working term is attracting advance readers and book clubs to kick the tires a final time.
Additionally, the plans are coming together to launch the book in February 2016. I’ve assembled a dream PR team to bring FOM to life (or to a store near you). I call this group my “Free Ladies” because it’s a kick#@! group of women ((photo above L to R) NancyJeannette C Long, Lynn Epstein, Jill Dible, Dayl Soll, Mimi Schroeder and Erika Childers (not pictured)). With their talent and dedication the website is live. The media kit is available. Notes for book club discussions are downloadable. Outreach to book clubs is in full swing. And we shot footage for a book trailer last week. There is so much to do and they get the job done.
It’s exhilarating. It’s fun. It’s nerve racking. Bottom line, I’m loving every moment of planning and preparation.
More later,
Liz
P.S.: You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. Let’s stay in touch!
Quick back story. I have a full-time job so writing is my hobby and has been a therapeutic release for me since the book is based on my own experience. In the words of my PR team:
Free of Malice is a psychological, legal thriller set in Atlanta and based on the author’s experience. In 1989, Liz Lazarus was attacked in her off-campus house while attending GA Tech. Out of this trauma she has crafted a well-researched novel exploring the themes of self-defense, the criminal justice system, EMDR therapy, and gun ownership. Since her attack, Lazarus earned her MBA, lived in Paris, obtained her pilot’s license, had an exciting corporate career and is a Managing Director at a consulting firm focusing on strategic planning.
Among friends, I refer to Free of Malice as FOM so I’ll start doing that here as well. FOM has been a labor of love. I’ve written and honed the book over a series of years. Writing and then setting the draft aside. Once I met Jan Risher, my first of several editors, the momentum really picked up. Earlier this year, I decided to focus on completing the book. After several attempts to find a publisher I set off to self publish. This spring, following several deep edits to the draft, I went into design and layout. Over the summer I assembled a team to work with me to bring the book to market. We have a plan, timelines and milestones. We’re hard at work.
Currently, I’m in the final edit phase. I think the poetic term is looking for gentle readers. The working term is attracting advance readers and book clubs to kick the tires a final time.
Additionally, the plans are coming together to launch the book in February 2016. I’ve assembled a dream PR team to bring FOM to life (or to a store near you). I call this group my “Free Ladies” because it’s a kick#@! group of women ((photo above L to R) NancyJeannette C Long, Lynn Epstein, Jill Dible, Dayl Soll, Mimi Schroeder and Erika Childers (not pictured)). With their talent and dedication the website is live. The media kit is available. Notes for book club discussions are downloadable. Outreach to book clubs is in full swing. And we shot footage for a book trailer last week. There is so much to do and they get the job done.
It’s exhilarating. It’s fun. It’s nerve racking. Bottom line, I’m loving every moment of planning and preparation.
More later,
Liz
P.S.: You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. Let’s stay in touch!
October 23, 2015
Inside Scoop
Free of Malice will be available in mid-February 2016. So what’s happening in the meantime? Quick back story. I have a full-time job so writing is my hobby and has been a therapeutic release for me since the book is based on my own experience. In the words of my PR team: Free of Malice is a…
Book Clubs
I met with my first book club this summer. It was an exhilarating experience. I loved sharing my novel, Free of Malice, with a dynamic group of women who had read the book and wanted to discuss the characters, plot-line and dive into their moments — and details.
Attention book clubs: I’m available for in-person or Skype book club discussions. During the balance of 2015 I’m looking for book clubs to be advance readers of Free of Malice. In addition to discussing the book and answering your questions, I’ll ask for your input or suggestions. You still have time to influence details in the book!
Input from the first club discussion created several adjustments to the book:
Wardrobe. I had the lead female character, Laura Holland, wearing a “little black dress” to Eddie’s Attic, a music listening room in Decatur, Georgia. The book club suggested that Eddie’s is more informal so we switched her to jeans. Great call.
Uber. At one point in the story, I had a character “calling” an Uber vs. “commanding” an Uber for a ride. What terminology do you use to describe getting a ride via Uber?
Two terrific tips. I’m looking forward to talking with your book club. Let’s dive into the plot line together.
Want to be an advanced reader? Or would you like to sign your book club up be advance readers of Free of Malice. Sign-up here.
Liz
Attention book clubs: I’m available for in-person or Skype book club discussions. During the balance of 2015 I’m looking for book clubs to be advance readers of Free of Malice. In addition to discussing the book and answering your questions, I’ll ask for your input or suggestions. You still have time to influence details in the book!
Input from the first club discussion created several adjustments to the book:
Wardrobe. I had the lead female character, Laura Holland, wearing a “little black dress” to Eddie’s Attic, a music listening room in Decatur, Georgia. The book club suggested that Eddie’s is more informal so we switched her to jeans. Great call.
Uber. At one point in the story, I had a character “calling” an Uber vs. “commanding” an Uber for a ride. What terminology do you use to describe getting a ride via Uber?
Two terrific tips. I’m looking forward to talking with your book club. Let’s dive into the plot line together.
Want to be an advanced reader? Or would you like to sign your book club up be advance readers of Free of Malice. Sign-up here.
Liz
October 22, 2015
Book Clubs
I met with my first book club this summer. It was an exhilarating experience. I loved sharing my novel, Free of Malice with a dynamic group of women who had read the book and wanted to discuss the characters, plot-line and dive into their moments — and details. Attention book clubs: I’m available for in-person…
October 21, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
So here I am. I’ve written a book. My first book. My debut novel-Free of Malice. That backstory and ongoing narrative will be fodder for future posts. Today I’m sitting in my Atlanta-area living room with the last afternoon autumn light streaming in the windows with Buckwheat, my cat, about to write my first blog…
