Jeffrey Kosh's Blog, page 5
July 7, 2012
ALEXANDRIA PUBLISHING GROUP
I'm glad to announce my joining of the 'Alexandria Publishing Group'.
My next stories and novels will be officially published under that logo.
Alexandria Publishing Group has an invitation only submissions policy.To be considered for invitation to submit:a.) Must have a completed manuscriptb.) Said completed manuscript will pass the scrutiny of our editors and formatters. (Typos and occasional errors might be overlooked, if the overall manuscript is generally well done. Consistent spelling errors will not.)c.) That said completed manuscript actually has a good plot, decent characters, and relatively good reviewsd.) That you behave in a professional manner the majority of the time.If considered for inclusion you will be approached through direct message and asked if you would like to join. If you choose to accept, understand that there are no fees, although there may be joint expenditures for which you may be asked to contribute. Each member contributes what they can afford – some better for one expenditure, while money is tight at the next.Responsibilities within the group – maintain good standards of writing, cross-promote by adding the logo to your new releases (and old if you wish), join promotional efforts within the group (blog tours, group free releases, within reason) and twitter/Facebook post your good reviews, new releases, etc.
My next stories and novels will be officially published under that logo.
Alexandria Publishing Group has an invitation only submissions policy.To be considered for invitation to submit:a.) Must have a completed manuscriptb.) Said completed manuscript will pass the scrutiny of our editors and formatters. (Typos and occasional errors might be overlooked, if the overall manuscript is generally well done. Consistent spelling errors will not.)c.) That said completed manuscript actually has a good plot, decent characters, and relatively good reviewsd.) That you behave in a professional manner the majority of the time.If considered for inclusion you will be approached through direct message and asked if you would like to join. If you choose to accept, understand that there are no fees, although there may be joint expenditures for which you may be asked to contribute. Each member contributes what they can afford – some better for one expenditure, while money is tight at the next.Responsibilities within the group – maintain good standards of writing, cross-promote by adding the logo to your new releases (and old if you wish), join promotional efforts within the group (blog tours, group free releases, within reason) and twitter/Facebook post your good reviews, new releases, etc.
July 2, 2012
ETERNITY DOESN'T LAST
This story tormented me for over a month.
I don't know how it happened, but all of a sudden I got this weird vision of a powerful Cardinal, alone, inside an ancient Roman tower. He was afraid of something, yet it wasn't the flashing blade of an assassin or temptation which caused him to shudder at night.
I saw an owl.
An owl and a skull, precisely.
So, the ancient myth of the Roman 'Stryx' came to my mind; a creature having its roots in Greek mythology. They were called 'Nemeses' and, well, must have been Axel's personal rider (Nemesis, right?) sending me this new weird tale.
It is a story of power, weakness, eternity, and endings. It's about Oblivion and Rebirth. Something out of Lovecraft and Poe, yet with my own personal style.
My second novel, Thrill of the Hunt, is due to be published within July, at the moment its fate rests in the hands of an extremely talented editor: Natalie G. Owens.
So, I had plenty of time to develop this pastiche, an experiment in literary horror.
I don't know how it happened, but all of a sudden I got this weird vision of a powerful Cardinal, alone, inside an ancient Roman tower. He was afraid of something, yet it wasn't the flashing blade of an assassin or temptation which caused him to shudder at night.
I saw an owl.
An owl and a skull, precisely.
So, the ancient myth of the Roman 'Stryx' came to my mind; a creature having its roots in Greek mythology. They were called 'Nemeses' and, well, must have been Axel's personal rider (Nemesis, right?) sending me this new weird tale.
It is a story of power, weakness, eternity, and endings. It's about Oblivion and Rebirth. Something out of Lovecraft and Poe, yet with my own personal style.
My second novel, Thrill of the Hunt, is due to be published within July, at the moment its fate rests in the hands of an extremely talented editor: Natalie G. Owens.
So, I had plenty of time to develop this pastiche, an experiment in literary horror.
June 30, 2012
JULY IS TOO HOT? MINE IS AT -25
For all the month of July, you can get some of my books with a -25% discount at Smashwords
Just type the following coupon at checkout: SSW25
Go to my author page: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JeffreyKosh Do not forget to type the special coupon.Offer expires on 07/31/2012
June 29, 2012
FOREVER FREE!
To celebrate the great success of 'Dead Men Tell No Tales' I want to offer my readers something for free.
BLACK BRIG is an edited, re-mastered, and corrected version of 'Black Schooner', my first 'public' tale.
I put it up at Smashwords for all of you. New cover, new title, and most of all, now set in the same universe of 'Dead Men Tell No Tales'.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/177334
BLACK BRIG is an edited, re-mastered, and corrected version of 'Black Schooner', my first 'public' tale.
I put it up at Smashwords for all of you. New cover, new title, and most of all, now set in the same universe of 'Dead Men Tell No Tales'.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/177334
FREE TRIP TO KAMP KOKO
Kamp Koko by Night will be free on June 29 - 30.
This is the same story from 'Spirits and Thought Forms: Tales from Prosperity Glades' but edited by Jaime Johnesee.
FREE June 29 - 30
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008A84TMY
This is the same story from 'Spirits and Thought Forms: Tales from Prosperity Glades' but edited by Jaime Johnesee.
FREE June 29 - 30
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008A84TMY
June 28, 2012
COMING SOON!
And Man knows it! Knows, moreover, that the Woman that God gave himMust command but may not govern—shall enthral but not enslave him.And She knows, because She warns him, and Her instincts never fail,That the Female of Her Species is more deadly than the Male.
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)
June 23, 2012
PIRATES BEING PIRATED
Today, I woke up, checked my e-mail, and found this 'Google Alert' warning me about one result on my pen-name. I checked it an found my Dead Men Tells No Tales was uploaded on a pirate site.
Guess what? I felt honored.
I know, that's unfair, it should be reported, and so on. But there is not much we can do about it.
Many of these sites are in far away countries who do not respect international laws. You can't go legal against a site in Russia or Ukraine, especially if you are a broken Indie like me.
However, I had to warn Amazon. Dead Men is enrolled on the KDP Select program and that means no one can sell, share, or re-distribute my story except Amazon - including me, the author.
Funny thing, of all my books these guys pirated my pirate story!
Just two days ago, 'Dead Men' reached a total of 1000 downloads. Mostly, come from the two times I put it on freebies, but 10% come from paying customers. It became my bestseller.
Would you believe the original story was completely different?
I wrote it under 'Curse of the Black Schooner' as a prequel of 'Black Schooner', my debut's first tale. It was released on Facebook for free as a six part weekly chiller.
Well, while I was writing 'Curse' I received a request from a small press asking me to write a short story set on an alternate historical reality with zombies. It had to concur with many others to get into an upcoming (?) anthology. So, I rewrote it completely, using the same characters, but in a different setting. The schooner became a brig, and Captain Red Leg became Admiral of the League. I assure you the story took a different direction from the original one, yet it kept its meaning; the origins of the Black Brig (Schooner).
Dead Men never make it into the anthology, but, ironically, became my greatest success.
There is a dark side to this story, too.
I'm an independent writer, doing this by less than nine months. I self published six books, until now, and planning to release a new novel in July (my first non horror story) and another short based on a real experience my wife had. I'm doing all of this by myself and keeping my budget as low as possible because I don't have an actual job. I want this to become my job, but it takes time, skills, marketing, and some luck.
So, I desperately need all cents I make with my books.
Do you want to get some free stuff? OK. Besides 'Dead Men' and 'The South Will Rise Again' went free for a total of 5 days each. I'll write more free stuff to let you enjoy my stories.
But please, do me a favor. If you enjoyed your free or pirated copy leave a line or two at Amazon. Tell people what you liked (or disliked) about my story. You'll help me get more visibility, because reviews sell.
It costs you nothing.
It's free.
June 21, 2012
Jeffrey Kosh's Prosperity Glades: My Graphic Art Services
Jeffrey Kosh's Prosperity Glades: My Graphic Art Services: I’m offering my graphic design expertise for authors at Euphoric Publishing & Design for a flat fee of $80. Included in the package are f...
June 18, 2012
Help Charles Day and Hidden Thoughts Press
You loved his 'Legend of the Pumpkin Thief'. Now, Charles Day needs your help for a good cause:
Chase is giving away grants to help small businesses grow, but in order to qualify, they need a minimum of 250 votes. HELP THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS.
HTP is a publishing house dedicated to producing quality books filled with real stories from people who are surviving and coping with mental illness. They’re dedicated to helping those with mental illness realize they aren’t alone through inspirational non-fiction anthologies and non-fiction novels.
Their staff focuses on the theme of mental wellness throughout the works, offering sufferers, their families, and friends help, hope, and a place to share their stories, including failures, set-backs, and successes.
Your vote will allow them to pay pro rates to our authors, give wider discounts for their books, including free books to consumers who would otherwise be unable to afford it. They will be able to reach out far beyond just NY.
They will work with a major distributor who does print runs so they can get our inspirational books in libraries and bookstores throughout the country. They can pay for more ads, and in turn reach out to so many consumers who would be inspired to read true stories from survivors of mental illness.
I know this for a fact because I see it every day. Agencies reading our books in groups, consumers sharing their positive feelings about being touched with a story they read. This grant will help them do so much more.
Please vote!!! CLICK SUPPORT type in Hidden Thoughts Press and then RIDGE, NY!! There is less than 17 days to go. Please help our cause!
http://www.facebook.com/events/238675...
Chase is giving away grants to help small businesses grow, but in order to qualify, they need a minimum of 250 votes. HELP THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM MENTAL ILLNESS.
HTP is a publishing house dedicated to producing quality books filled with real stories from people who are surviving and coping with mental illness. They’re dedicated to helping those with mental illness realize they aren’t alone through inspirational non-fiction anthologies and non-fiction novels.
Their staff focuses on the theme of mental wellness throughout the works, offering sufferers, their families, and friends help, hope, and a place to share their stories, including failures, set-backs, and successes.
Your vote will allow them to pay pro rates to our authors, give wider discounts for their books, including free books to consumers who would otherwise be unable to afford it. They will be able to reach out far beyond just NY.
They will work with a major distributor who does print runs so they can get our inspirational books in libraries and bookstores throughout the country. They can pay for more ads, and in turn reach out to so many consumers who would be inspired to read true stories from survivors of mental illness.
I know this for a fact because I see it every day. Agencies reading our books in groups, consumers sharing their positive feelings about being touched with a story they read. This grant will help them do so much more.
Please vote!!! CLICK SUPPORT type in Hidden Thoughts Press and then RIDGE, NY!! There is less than 17 days to go. Please help our cause!
http://www.facebook.com/events/238675...
June 17, 2012
REAL BOOKS ... AT 25% OFF
Only this week!
You can buy my paperbacks at 25% discount at Lulu.com
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/JeffreyKosh
You can buy my paperbacks at 25% discount at Lulu.com
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/JeffreyKosh
