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May 19, 2011
Book Trailer & Give-Away for All Different Kinds of Free by Jessica McCann
The book trailer for All Different Kinds of Free captures all the heartbreak and the hope of Margaret Morgan's courageous fight for freedom during the dark period of slavery in America. If you enjoy the video, post a comment for a chance to win a copy of the book. Every...
May 2, 2011
"All Different Kinds of Free" is Editors' Choice in Historical Novels Review Magazine
Historical Novels Review is published quarterly by the Historical Novel Society and reviews approximately 200 new releases every issue. Each quarter, the editors select a small number of titles they feel exemplify the best in historical fiction. These novels, which come highly recommended from their reviewers, have been designated as...
April 22, 2011
Free Excerpt of All Different Kinds of Free at Scribd.com
Curious about my award-winning historical novel? A free excerpt is now available at scribd.com. I hope you enjoy it! Read the opening chapters of All Different Kinds of Free. If you enjoyed this post, please share it.
April 14, 2011
Book Give-Away on Goodreads.com: All Different Kinds of Free (Jessica McCann)
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War this month, my wonderful publisher is giving away five copies of my novel www.Goodreads.com. Enter for a chance to win by April 30. Goodreads Book Giveaway All Different Kinds of Free by Jessica McCann Giveaway ends April 30, 2011. See the...
April 1, 2011
All Different Kinds of Free by Jessica McCann Available for Purchase
Jessica McCann's award-winning debut historical novel is now available for purchase in both paperback and ebook at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other booksellers. Here are links to a few advance reviews: Examiner Goodreads Amazon If you enjoyed this post, please share it.
November 2, 2010
Where Do Writers Get Their Ideas?
Where do writers come up with their story ideas? It's one of the most common questions we are asked, and the answer is different for every writer. For me, the answer is also different for every story I write. Many of my ideas come from reading and watching the news....
October 10, 2010
Bell Bridge Books Acquires Jessica McCann's Debut Novel
Jessica McCann's debut novel All Different Kinds of Free will be published in trade paperback and multiple ebook formats by Bell Bridge Books, an imprint of BelleBooks. It will be released April 2011 to coincide with 150th anniversary commemorations of the start of the U.S. Civil War. Click here to...
May 18, 2010
In the Spirit of Trying Something New, "Sing"
As a professional writer for more than 20 years, rarely have I published my work for free (and by rarely, I mean never). Free doesn't buy groceries. Still, there have been times when I've strung together a handful of words that I was compelled to share with the world --...
May 1, 2010
McCann Wins Short Story Award
My short story, Night Window, won 3rd place in the 2010 River Styx Schlafly MicroFiction Contest; it will be published in the literary journal's summer issue (# 83). Visit the River Styx website to purchase a copy of issue #83. If you enjoyed this post, please share it.
Make Money Writing About Money
The Writer magazine's January 2010 issue featured my article on freelancing for personal finance publications. The piece highlights ways to break in, with tips from freelancers and editors, as well as a list of potential markets. Read a PDF of the article here: Make Money Writing About Money, by Jessica...
