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October 19, 2012
Halloween IAP: Apparition
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Michaelbrent Collings --Apparition
Kindle
Q: What is Apparition about?
Every year, thousands of children are killed ... by their own parents. Now, Shane Wills is about to discover why. About to discover an evil that has existed since the beginning of time. An evil that invades loving parents and turns them into something else. An evil that feeds on the blood and despair of dying children. An evil that most people will never know, because they cannot perceive the APPARITION .
Q: What movie rating would you give your story?
A: R for content (it deals with filicide)
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self-publish?
Don't suck. I say that tongue-in-cheek, but there's some truth to it. If you want to be a writer, that's fine and dandy - all that's required is that you put ink to pen, use a stick to make squiggles in the dirt, or whatever. If you want to be a PROFESSIONAL writer, that's a whole other story. Professionals are people who are good enough at what they do that they expect to be paid for it. You don't pay for squiggles in the dirt (or at least, I don't). So if you want others to plunk down their hard-earned money for YOUR squiggles, do your darndest to make it worth their while. Learn your craft. Practice. Go to writers' retreats and get a mentor if possible. Do everything possible to create the best work in the world. Not just YOUR best, but THE best. Because if you aren't going to improve the marketplace, you aren't going to make money or find much satisfaction in what you do.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
Michaelbrent Collings --Apparition
Kindle
Q: What is Apparition about?Every year, thousands of children are killed ... by their own parents. Now, Shane Wills is about to discover why. About to discover an evil that has existed since the beginning of time. An evil that invades loving parents and turns them into something else. An evil that feeds on the blood and despair of dying children. An evil that most people will never know, because they cannot perceive the APPARITION .
Q: What movie rating would you give your story?
A: R for content (it deals with filicide)
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self-publish?
Don't suck. I say that tongue-in-cheek, but there's some truth to it. If you want to be a writer, that's fine and dandy - all that's required is that you put ink to pen, use a stick to make squiggles in the dirt, or whatever. If you want to be a PROFESSIONAL writer, that's a whole other story. Professionals are people who are good enough at what they do that they expect to be paid for it. You don't pay for squiggles in the dirt (or at least, I don't). So if you want others to plunk down their hard-earned money for YOUR squiggles, do your darndest to make it worth their while. Learn your craft. Practice. Go to writers' retreats and get a mentor if possible. Do everything possible to create the best work in the world. Not just YOUR best, but THE best. Because if you aren't going to improve the marketplace, you aren't going to make money or find much satisfaction in what you do.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
October 18, 2012
Halloween IAP: The Black Witch
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Michael Rivers --The Black Witch
Kindle
Q: What is The Black Witch about?
It was the adventure of a life time. In an obscure marina off the shores of Maryland a schooner unlike any other ever built was discovered. Dorian and Diana Coe purchased the schooner and sailed from the shores of tranquility into the bowels of hell itself.
Prurient tales of suicide, murder, and the disappearance of an entire crew were hand written within the ship's logs.
The new owners ignored the words of men with integrity and sailed the Black Witch in the Spring of 1935.
Into the realms of illusion and pure evil the ship and its compliment sailed never knowing the fate awaiting them!
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: R: 18 and older
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self-publish?
A: Be aware you may not be an overnight success and the hours are much longer than you ever thought. Edit-Edit-Edit.
Q: What has worked the best for you as an Indie author (when it comes to being successful)?
A: It is not one particular thing. It is a combination of social media, and every author working together for a common goal.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
Michael Rivers --The Black Witch
Kindle
Q: What is The Black Witch about?It was the adventure of a life time. In an obscure marina off the shores of Maryland a schooner unlike any other ever built was discovered. Dorian and Diana Coe purchased the schooner and sailed from the shores of tranquility into the bowels of hell itself.
Prurient tales of suicide, murder, and the disappearance of an entire crew were hand written within the ship's logs.
The new owners ignored the words of men with integrity and sailed the Black Witch in the Spring of 1935.
Into the realms of illusion and pure evil the ship and its compliment sailed never knowing the fate awaiting them!
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: R: 18 and older
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self-publish?
A: Be aware you may not be an overnight success and the hours are much longer than you ever thought. Edit-Edit-Edit.
Q: What has worked the best for you as an Indie author (when it comes to being successful)?
A: It is not one particular thing. It is a combination of social media, and every author working together for a common goal.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
October 17, 2012
Halloween IAP: Verliege
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Michael Rivers -- Verliege
Kindle
Q: What is Verliege about?
The world of Adrian Bolt shattered as his wife lay butchered on the floor of Castle Verliege. His conviction by a German court was as swift as the sword that killed her. He maintained his silence knowing his story would not be believed. Though his reputation was impeccable there was nobody willing to stand for him.
Another world lay in wait for anyone living within the walls of the castle; waiting, watching, for eternity to keep the Mueller name upon its registers. There is only one world here for those who choose to stay. To enter its doors...is an invitation into the unknown!
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG13: young adults and older
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish?
A: I am actually a hybrid. I have a brick and mortar publisher as well as being self published. I started to self publish to have more control over my writing. Case in point I control the deadlines as well as what kind of story I wish to produce.
Q: What is your favorite Halloween story/movie, and why?
A: I am really fond of the legend of Sleepy Hollow. Take a few twists and turns; add a new shriek or two. What can I say; the possibilities are endless for this story.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
Michael Rivers -- Verliege
Kindle
Q: What is Verliege about?The world of Adrian Bolt shattered as his wife lay butchered on the floor of Castle Verliege. His conviction by a German court was as swift as the sword that killed her. He maintained his silence knowing his story would not be believed. Though his reputation was impeccable there was nobody willing to stand for him.
Another world lay in wait for anyone living within the walls of the castle; waiting, watching, for eternity to keep the Mueller name upon its registers. There is only one world here for those who choose to stay. To enter its doors...is an invitation into the unknown!
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG13: young adults and older
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish?
A: I am actually a hybrid. I have a brick and mortar publisher as well as being self published. I started to self publish to have more control over my writing. Case in point I control the deadlines as well as what kind of story I wish to produce.
Q: What is your favorite Halloween story/movie, and why?
A: I am really fond of the legend of Sleepy Hollow. Take a few twists and turns; add a new shriek or two. What can I say; the possibilities are endless for this story.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
October 16, 2012
Halloween IAP: Britnell Manor
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Andrea Pearson -- Britnell Manor
Kindle, Nook, Smashwords
Q: What is Britnell Manor about?
Austin receives a photograph in the mail and quickly discovers something about it isn’t quite right: every time he looks at it, there are changes.
And the changes aren’t good.
Loosely based off an MR James ghost story, Britnell Manor is a novelette in the Katon University First Year series. Will take about an hour to read.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG, to soft PG13. Readers 12 and older.
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self-publish?
A: Be as professional as possible: Hire editors and cover designers. You only have one chance at a first impression. If money is an issue, get a cheaper cell phone plan, drop Netflix/Dish/Cable TV and other luxuries. The more willing you are to sacrifice, the better things will work out for you.
Q: What has worked the best for you as an Indie author (when it comes to being successful)?
A: Leaving marketing behind and focusing on getting several eBooks up. THEN doing a few promotions here and there. Sales picked up fast once I had a few books out. I never really saw any change after a lot of marketing.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
Andrea Pearson -- Britnell Manor
Kindle, Nook, Smashwords
Q: What is Britnell Manor about?Austin receives a photograph in the mail and quickly discovers something about it isn’t quite right: every time he looks at it, there are changes.
And the changes aren’t good.
Loosely based off an MR James ghost story, Britnell Manor is a novelette in the Katon University First Year series. Will take about an hour to read.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG, to soft PG13. Readers 12 and older.
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self-publish?
A: Be as professional as possible: Hire editors and cover designers. You only have one chance at a first impression. If money is an issue, get a cheaper cell phone plan, drop Netflix/Dish/Cable TV and other luxuries. The more willing you are to sacrifice, the better things will work out for you.
Q: What has worked the best for you as an Indie author (when it comes to being successful)?
A: Leaving marketing behind and focusing on getting several eBooks up. THEN doing a few promotions here and there. Sales picked up fast once I had a few books out. I never really saw any change after a lot of marketing.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
October 15, 2012
Halloween IAP: The House on the Corner
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Andrew Leon -- The House on the Corner
Kindle, Amazon (paperback), Nook
Q: What is The House on the Corner about?
Three siblings move to a new house, a house that has long been thought to be haunted. It may not be haunted, but things are far from normal.
All children dream the improbable; some dream the impossible; some have the impossible thrust upon them. Will it bring them together or tear them apart?
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG. Readers ages 8 through 16 have enjoyed it.
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish?
A: When I sat down and really looked at the publishing industry and the current state it's in, I decided I didn't want to be any part of it. It's completely arbitrary and unconcerned with the quality of the work involved.
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self publish?
A: Don't put out a lot of money on it unless you have money to throw away. However, get an eye-appealing cover and do the absolute best job you can on the editing.
Andrew Leon -- The House on the Corner
Kindle, Amazon (paperback), Nook
Q: What is The House on the Corner about?Three siblings move to a new house, a house that has long been thought to be haunted. It may not be haunted, but things are far from normal.
All children dream the improbable; some dream the impossible; some have the impossible thrust upon them. Will it bring them together or tear them apart?
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG. Readers ages 8 through 16 have enjoyed it.
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish?
A: When I sat down and really looked at the publishing industry and the current state it's in, I decided I didn't want to be any part of it. It's completely arbitrary and unconcerned with the quality of the work involved.
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self publish?
A: Don't put out a lot of money on it unless you have money to throw away. However, get an eye-appealing cover and do the absolute best job you can on the editing.
October 13, 2012
Halloween IAP: Deadly Reunion
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Amy Manemann -- Deadly Reunion
Kindle, Nook
Q: What is Deadly Reunion about?
Centered in the sleepy rural town of Riverdale, Iowa, saucy reporter Taci Andrews gets more than she bargains for when landing the story of her career, which oddly enough delves into the complexities of high school days she would rather forget. She soon finds herself squaring off against a malicious class Barbie Doll, the High School Quarterback and a steamy Fireman from her past, whose deep blue eyes are still enough to curl her toes.
Entertaining a mixture of quirky humor, romantic interludes and an investigative mindset of the likes of Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton, Deadly Reunion is the first edition of the Deadly Series featuring Investigative Reporter Taci Andrews.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: R (adults)
Q: What has worked best for you as an indie author:
A: My willingness to work! You can't expect everything to be a bed of roses and that people will flock to buy your book, you need to be willing to do the work involved in marketing to get your name out there.
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self publish:
A: Know your genre for marketing purposes, EDIT your book a million times over and be ready to work hard.
Amy Manemann -- Deadly Reunion
Kindle, Nook
Q: What is Deadly Reunion about?
Centered in the sleepy rural town of Riverdale, Iowa, saucy reporter Taci Andrews gets more than she bargains for when landing the story of her career, which oddly enough delves into the complexities of high school days she would rather forget. She soon finds herself squaring off against a malicious class Barbie Doll, the High School Quarterback and a steamy Fireman from her past, whose deep blue eyes are still enough to curl her toes.
Entertaining a mixture of quirky humor, romantic interludes and an investigative mindset of the likes of Janet Evanovich and Sue Grafton, Deadly Reunion is the first edition of the Deadly Series featuring Investigative Reporter Taci Andrews.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: R (adults)
Q: What has worked best for you as an indie author:
A: My willingness to work! You can't expect everything to be a bed of roses and that people will flock to buy your book, you need to be willing to do the work involved in marketing to get your name out there.
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self publish:
A: Know your genre for marketing purposes, EDIT your book a million times over and be ready to work hard.
October 12, 2012
Halloween IAP: The Haunted
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Michaelbrent Collings --The Haunted
Kindle
Q: What is The Haunted about?
They have the beginnings of a perfect family. A husband, a wife, a baby on the way. But something will stop them from being happy as they move into their new house: the power of the undead that roam the halls of their home. The demons that have come to claim them. The darkness that seeks to destroy them. The haunted.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story?
A: PG13
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish?
A couple of reasons. One is because I had a story I believed in, and none of the traditional publishers would touch it. So I published on Kindle and the book no one wanted ended up being one of the top titles on amazon, as well as being a #1 horror novel. Plus, I actually make more money self-pubbing than most "traditional" writers do. I get to control the output of everything, and I get to publish as often (or rarely) as needed. It offers me tremendous latitude. Sink or swim, it's all on me, baby!
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Michaelbrent Collings --The Haunted
Kindle
Q: What is The Haunted about?They have the beginnings of a perfect family. A husband, a wife, a baby on the way. But something will stop them from being happy as they move into their new house: the power of the undead that roam the halls of their home. The demons that have come to claim them. The darkness that seeks to destroy them. The haunted.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story?
A: PG13
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish?
A couple of reasons. One is because I had a story I believed in, and none of the traditional publishers would touch it. So I published on Kindle and the book no one wanted ended up being one of the top titles on amazon, as well as being a #1 horror novel. Plus, I actually make more money self-pubbing than most "traditional" writers do. I get to control the output of everything, and I get to publish as often (or rarely) as needed. It offers me tremendous latitude. Sink or swim, it's all on me, baby!
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
October 11, 2012
Halloween IAP: Curse of the Beast
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Ashley Lavering -- Curse of the Beast
Kindle, Nook, Amazon (paperback), Smashwords
Q: What is Curse of the Beast about?
A dark shadow stalks the night, watching her—waiting to claim what is his.
Seventeen-year-old Tayla Jonas longs for a simple life, but an ancient curse forces a werewolf to hunt her, to claim what is his. Will Tayla be strong enough to survive the Curse of the Beast? Or will it consume her like so many before? Find out in the first installment of this unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG13. Ages 13 and up. Clean and fun.
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish?
A: At first, I went the traditional route and tried for agents and publishers. But I never quite found one that matched me and my book. Then I started getting the daily kicks from David Farland. He talked a lot about self-publishing, and it seemed to fit my life at that time.
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self-publish?
A: Give yourself enough time to get all the publishing pieces together, from manuscript edits to marketing. There is a lot to know and do.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Ashley Lavering -- Curse of the Beast
Kindle, Nook, Amazon (paperback), Smashwords
Q: What is Curse of the Beast about?
A dark shadow stalks the night, watching her—waiting to claim what is his.
Seventeen-year-old Tayla Jonas longs for a simple life, but an ancient curse forces a werewolf to hunt her, to claim what is his. Will Tayla be strong enough to survive the Curse of the Beast? Or will it consume her like so many before? Find out in the first installment of this unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG13. Ages 13 and up. Clean and fun.
Q: Why did you choose to self-publish?
A: At first, I went the traditional route and tried for agents and publishers. But I never quite found one that matched me and my book. Then I started getting the daily kicks from David Farland. He talked a lot about self-publishing, and it seemed to fit my life at that time.
Q: What advice do you have for those wanting to self-publish?
A: Give yourself enough time to get all the publishing pieces together, from manuscript edits to marketing. There is a lot to know and do.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
October 10, 2012
Halloween IAP: Fair Maiden
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Cheri Schmidt -- Fair Maiden
Kindle, Nook, Amazon
Q: What is Fair Maiden about?
It's the Victorian era in England, but Tessa is from the medieval past. She awakens within a castle she has never seen before. Knowledge of her name also evades her. However, even worse than not knowing who or where she is, she cannot recall how she died or why she is dressed as a bride.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story?
A: PG rating
Q:What has worked the best for you as an Indie author (when it comes to being successful)?
A: Write for a wide audience. Don’t focus on just one small group of readers; try to include things that will appeal to more. For example: Teenage girls love romance. Boys and men usually like action and horror. Older women tend to like mystery more than romance.
Q: What is your favorite Halloween story/movie, and why?
A: The Addams Family. Need I say more?
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
Cheri Schmidt -- Fair Maiden
Kindle, Nook, Amazon
Q: What is Fair Maiden about?It's the Victorian era in England, but Tessa is from the medieval past. She awakens within a castle she has never seen before. Knowledge of her name also evades her. However, even worse than not knowing who or where she is, she cannot recall how she died or why she is dressed as a bride.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story?
A: PG rating
Q:What has worked the best for you as an Indie author (when it comes to being successful)?
A: Write for a wide audience. Don’t focus on just one small group of readers; try to include things that will appeal to more. For example: Teenage girls love romance. Boys and men usually like action and horror. Older women tend to like mystery more than romance.
Q: What is your favorite Halloween story/movie, and why?
A: The Addams Family. Need I say more?
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
October 9, 2012
Halloween IAP: Night Children: Dark Birth
Welcome to today's Halloween Indie Author Promotion!
Scott Bryan -- Night Children: Dark Birth
Kindle, Nook, Smashwords
Q: What is Night Children: Dark Birth about?
When Annabelle and Roland arrive in the New World, their life is shattered. Vampire lord Dominic Pratchet kills their parents and leaves them to die.
Defying her husband, Eliza Pratchet turns them into vampires and teaches them how to master their cravings and abilities.
Dominic sends various monsters to destroy Eliza and the children. After all their challenges, the vampire children confront Dominic and all his dark servants.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG rated for mild violence. Middle Grade book geared for kids from 11 on up
Q: When did you discover your passion for writing?
A: I dabbled a bit online until I saw a movie and couldn’t get these new ideas out of my head. I had to write them down and they took a life of their own. Before I knew it I was well on the way to finishing Annabelle’s first novel.
Q: What was your favorite costume as a child, and do you still dress up?
A: A werewolf except I wasn’t a child. I was in high school and after the costume party I walked around the town in costume till 3:am, enjoying their company. It was sweet, too! I had a snout, feet and the whole ball of wax… or fur.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
Scott Bryan -- Night Children: Dark Birth
Kindle, Nook, Smashwords
Q: What is Night Children: Dark Birth about?When Annabelle and Roland arrive in the New World, their life is shattered. Vampire lord Dominic Pratchet kills their parents and leaves them to die.
Defying her husband, Eliza Pratchet turns them into vampires and teaches them how to master their cravings and abilities.
Dominic sends various monsters to destroy Eliza and the children. After all their challenges, the vampire children confront Dominic and all his dark servants.
Q: What movie rating would you give your story, and to which age group is it directed?
A: PG rated for mild violence. Middle Grade book geared for kids from 11 on up
Q: When did you discover your passion for writing?
A: I dabbled a bit online until I saw a movie and couldn’t get these new ideas out of my head. I had to write them down and they took a life of their own. Before I knew it I was well on the way to finishing Annabelle’s first novel.
Q: What was your favorite costume as a child, and do you still dress up?
A: A werewolf except I wasn’t a child. I was in high school and after the costume party I walked around the town in costume till 3:am, enjoying their company. It was sweet, too! I had a snout, feet and the whole ball of wax… or fur.
Yesterday's Halloween Book
Tomorrow's Halloween Book
Another book by today's author also featured here.
