L.M. Preston's Blog, page 62

ARE YOU A PICKY READER?

Okay, I admit it, I'm a picky book buyer. However, if a book outside of my genre or taste is offered by a friend, I will try it out.Let's face it -there is pickiness even within the genre you read. For instance, I love horror, but I hate books about devil possessions and haunted houses. My horror has to be gory or I'll put it down. I love science fiction, but I don't like hard science fiction,

COVER DESIGN FUN for Bandits

Designing a cover is probably one of the most fun parts of being part of the development process with a small press publishing company.I actually have some say so in the cover design. Ultimately, Frank, the owner of Phenomenal One Press has the final say, but he doesn't make that decision alone. We actually poll teens throughout the variations of design. Is that an exact science? Not always, but

BACK TO SCHOOL - Checklist

Oh yeah, I remember going back to school. Here's a list of things most teens consider when getting ready to go back to the grind of school again.OUT WITH OLD in WITH NEWThat summer crush you had, yep, him….so yesterday. Since you'll be going to school, it's time to put on your eagle eye in search of a more permanent day to day boyfriend. With the end of summer, many summer loves end simply due to

UGLIES by SCOTT WESTERFELD

This dystopian series pulls the reader into a sixteen year old, Tally's world just as she's about to be transformed from an ugly to a pretty. Sound familiar? Almost scary the way it closely aligns itself with our current society of the plastic surgery quick fix for teenagers and adults alike.Her world is divided with those that don't want the operation that will make them acceptable. And what do

EXPOS, BOOKFEST and More - Oh My!

This month I had my first book signing at a Book Expo. The African American Book Expo had tons of authors, and vendors selling their products. Since this is my first full year of book promotions, I added this to my experimental list of things to do.FINDING THE RIGHT VENUEI researched the trade shows I would attend by searching other authors that had similar work as I did. However, I did the

BANDITS - Teaser

The cover is still being worked on and the book is now in editing. However, I want you to check out the teaser of the back cover and the preliminary placing of the cover.BANDITS – Back Cover BlurbDaniel's father has gotten himself killed. A thief and a mercenary, Daniel is now determined to find the treasure his father snatched. Being a Zukar is all he knows and wants for his future. Up until his

I'M A SURVIVOR - U R TOO!

I'M A SURVIVOR and I bet you are too! Sing with me :-DI was watching one of my favorite young artist tear up the stage this weekend. BEYONCE' that girl is every bit a star. One of my favorite girl groups was Destiny's Child and my favorite song is, "SURVIVOR".THE SONG…Here's the chorus and link to the entire song. I pointed out my favorite parts (http://www.lyrics007.com/Destiny'...%

OTHER by Karen Kincy – Review by Nyia

Please welcome Nyia, our teen book reviewer.I liked the character right away. The author started off the book with the excitement of Gwen changing. She described it so well that I felt like I was in the room with Gwen. The main character seemed out of place with her parents and had a friend that was like her, a changeling. I also liked the way the author put all magical creatures in the same book

BARNES AND NOBLE FOR SALE? HUH?

Who would have thunk it? One of the largest retail bookstores going up for sale is a shock. I admit to reading stories of doom and gloom. The end of the retail bookstore chains as we know it. Ebooks and internet buying take over. You know what? It's not all hype. It's becoming a reality.WHY WOULD THEY SELLThere are lots of reasons why I believe one of the big dogs is bailing out. Okay, the facts

WHEN YOUR PARENTS DON'T FIT

"Was I dropped off to the wrong house by the stork?" This is a phrase I use to yell in my head when I as a kid. I truly felt as though God created me and put me with the wrong set of parents. I know many of my friends at the time felt the same way. Now that I'm older, I believe the differences I had with my parents at the time were good differences. Those were the things that allowed me to learn