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COVER REVEAL AND PREORDER DETAILS - A CHANGE OF MIND AND OTHER STORIES, BY NICK WILFORD

I am pleased to help out Nick with his Cover Reveal and Pre Order, for his new, soon to be released collection, titled "A Change of MInd and Other Stories." All the best, Nick. I hope it goes well.
Carolyn

 A Change of Mind and Other Stories


Author: Nick Wilford
Genre:Contemporary speculative fiction
Cover Design:  https://www.facebook.com/rebekah.romani
Release Date: May 25th2015Preorder Links:  Amazon US, Amazon UK
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A Change of Mind and Other Stories consists of a novella, four short stories and one flash fiction piece. This collection puts the extremes of human behaviour under the microscope with the help of lashings of dark humour, and includes four pieces previously published in Writer’s Muse magazine.


In A Change of Mind, Reuben is an office worker so meek and mild he puts up with daily bullying from his boorish male colleagues as if it’s just a normal part of his day. But when a stranger points him in the direction of a surgeon offering a revolutionary new procedure, he can’t pass up the chance to turn his life around.


But this isn’t your average surgeon. For a start, he operates alone in a small room above a mechanic’s. And he promises to alter his patients’ personality so they can be anything they want to be…


In Marissa, a man who is determined to find evidence of his girlfriend’s infidelity ends up wondering if he should have left well alone.


The Dog God finds a chink in the armour of a man with a megalomaniacal desire to take over the world.


In The Insomniac, a man who leads an obsessively regimented lifestyle on one hour’s sleep a night finds a disruption to his routine doesn’t work for him.


Hole In One sees a dedicated golfer achieving a lifelong ambition.


The Loner ends the collection on a note of hope as two family members try to rebuild their lives after they are torn apart by jealousy.

Nick Wilford is a writer and stay-at-home dad. Once a journalist, he now makes use of those rare times when the house is quiet to explore the realms of fiction, with a little freelance editing and formatting thrown in. When not working, he can usually be found spending time with his family or cleaning something. Nick is also the editor of Overcoming Adversity: An Anthology for Andrew. You can find him hanging out on his blog or on Goodreads or Twitter.

TEASER TUESDAY

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by
http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/of Should Be Reading.Anyone can play along!Just do the followingGrab your current readOpen to a random pageShare two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that pageBE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!
Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away!

You don't want to ruin the book for others!

Immortal Blood  (Immortal Heart #1) byMagen McMinimy A perfect night on the town turns out to be her worst nightmare. A date with a handsome man is the catalyst for events that she thought only happened in fairy tales. Thrust into a world of danger, Isabelle has no idea what is in store for her as the Light and Dark Fae fight over her future.
Isabelle Moreno is a young woman working her way through life, finding little time for love and adventure. Until she agrees to a date with a mysterious stranger, only to find out the secrets this man holds are something she could have lived her entire life without knowing. The Dark Fae Luck Eater has found something enticing in Isabelle’s humanity.

Bain is an arrogant playboy and an Immortal Light Fae Warrior. He and his four brothers fight for the safety of the human race while remaining something of myth. After weeks of tracking the Dark Fae Luck Eater, Bain comes across yet another victim, Isabelle.

Bain has finally found his match in this feisty human as she fights against him and her ever growing attraction to the Immortal who is bound to protect her.

MY TEASER: 

The man was sex appeal in a suit. She’d been sneaking as many peeks at him as possible over the past week. She’d finally gotten a good look at his tattoo; it was the same as the shield over the entrance to the castle, with some tribal surrounding it. It had added an extra layer to the gorgeous package that was Bain… The man was too good looking; he wreaked havoc on her senses. Then he showed up at her door in a suit.

Magen McMinimy. Immortal Blood (Kindle Locations 1609-1612).

TEASER TUESDAY

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by
http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/of Should Be Reading.Anyone can play along!Just do the followingGrab your current readOpen to a random pageShare two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that pageBE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!
Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away!

You don't want to ruin the book for others!
Crane (The Legends Saga #1) byStacey Rourke   The Horseman is unending,his presence shan’t lessen.
If you break the curse,
you become the legend.

Washington Irving and Rip Van Winkle had no choice but to cover up the deadly truth behind Ichabod Crane’s disappearance. Centuries later, a Crane returns to Sleepy Hollow awakening macabre secrets once believed to be buried deep.

What if the monster that spawned the legend lived within you?

Now, Ireland Crane, reeling from a break-up and seeking a fresh start, must rely on the newly awakened Rip Van Winkle to discover the key to channeling the darkness swirling within her. Bodies are piling high and Ireland is the only one that can save Sleepy Hollow by embracing her own damning curse.

But is anyone truly safe when the Horseman rides?

MY TEASERS:

 “No! No! I beg of you! Show the mercy I know you capable of!” Ichabod’s head snapped up to see Baltus edging away from the door, his face ashen with panic.

Rourke, Stacey (2014-05-24). Crane (Legends Saga Book 1) (p. 114).  . Kindle Edition. 

“What he became does not represent who he was,” Rip snapped, the firmness of his tone offering no trace of apology. “The beast took him over. You, of all people, should understand that.”

Rourke, Stacey (2014-05-24). Crane (Legends Saga Book 1) (p. 207).  . Kindle Edition.

INSECURE WRITER;S SUPPORT GROUP

 
IT IS TIME FOR 
INSECURE WRITER'S SUPPORT GROUPTo find out more about this group,visit:Alex J. Cavanaugh (The Ninja Captain)
at http://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com.au/
TO SIGN UP TO BE PART OF THIS MONTHLY MEME, JUST FOLLOW THIS LINK:http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html
 Co-hosts for this month are: Chemist Ken, Suzanne Sapseed, and Shannon Lawrence!

 One month until we are full swing into the A-Z Challenge!Wow! It is already March!2015 is flying by.
This month I have been taken away from my writing to organise an Expression of Interest for my current day job. So, I could say that this is making me feel very insecure, although it isn't within the theme of Insecure Writer's Support Group, I needed to release my anxiety. The role involves a pay rise, but there is still a chance that through the process I may find I may not be working in my current role at the end of the outcome.
In other news, I have for the third year running, accepted to be  a minion for Jeremy Hawkins, Retro Zombie   in the A-Z Challenge. I am really looking forward to taking part in the challenge. Are you participating this year or do you have some other plans for April?

TEASER TUESDAY

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by
http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/of Should Be Reading.Anyone can play along!Just do the followingGrab your current readOpen to a random pageShare two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that pageBE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!
Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away!

You don't want to ruin the book for others!


Freak of Nature (IFICS #1) byJulia Crane Donate Body to Science. Check.When seventeen-year-old Kaitlyn checked the box, she never suspected she’d have her life–and her body–stolen from her. She awakens one day in a secret laboratory to discover that her body is now half-robot and is forced to hide her own secret: that she still has human emotions and a human mind. If the scientists who made her find out, they’ll erase what remains of who she was.

Kaitlyn finds an unlikely ally in Lucas, a handsome, brilliant scientist who can’t get over the guilt he feels knowing she was once a vibrant, beautiful young woman. He never expected a science project to affect him the way she does. As he tries to help her rediscover her past, he finds himself falling for the brave girl struggling to find her place and acceptance between the human and computer worlds.

MY TEASER: 

Lucas fought the urge to tell her to grab a jacket, that it was cold outside. It stung him that he so often gave her human characteristics; he wanted her to be fully human. To react to the weather. He had never seen her shiver. 

“How are you feeling?” he asked as he held the door open. She slid past him, causing him to inhale sharply as her skin touched his. Even though he knew she could no longer feel for him, she still tied him up in knots. He would probably never get over her. And he had done it to himself. That was the worst part.
Crane, Julia (2014-01-10). Freak of Nature (IFICS) (pp. 127-128). Valknut Press. Kindle Edition.

COVER REVEAL - MICHAEL, PATH OF ANGELS BOOK ONE BY PATRICIA LYNNE

 MichaelPath of Angels Book One
Add to your Goodreads shelf Blurb

There is only one path.

Born mortal along with his three brothers, Michael is an Archangel with a specific role: hunt fallen angels and send them back to Hell. He is determined in his mission, never straying from his appointed path, until he meets Lake Divine, and discovers there may be more to his beliefs than blind duty.

But Lake is not who he seems. Offspring of a human and a fallen angel, a Nephilim, Lake must choose his own destiny: give in to the coldness and embrace the dark, or seek the light and rise above the sins of his father.

Two paths lay before them, but only one has the potential to destroy them both.

About the AuthorPatricia Josephine never set out to become a writer. In fact, she never considered it an option during high school and college. But some stories are meant to be told and this one chose her. Patricia lives with her husband in Michigan, hopes one day to have what will resemble a small petting zoo and has a fondness for dying her hair the colors of the rainbow.

Patricia Josephine writes young adult under the name Patricia Lynne.
Follow Patricia on Twitter | Goodreads | Google+ | Website | Wattpad

INSECURE WRITER'S SUPPORT GROUP

 
IT IS TIME FOR 
INSECURE WRITER'S SUPPORT GROUPTo find out more about this group,visit:Alex J. Cavanaugh (The Ninja Captain)
at http://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com.au/
TO SIGN UP TO BE PART OF THIS MONTHLY MEME, JUST FOLLOW THIS LINK:http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.htmlCo-hosts this month are  Gwen Gardner, Dolorah, Sarah Foster, and M. Pax! After having an extended break from blogging, I intend to get back in and visit my old buddies and hopefully pick up a few new friends. I am at the moment updating and refreshing my blog and when I finish will start the rounds.
I have been spending a lot of time typing up Forces of Mist. For those who don't know it is a New Adult, Dystopian Sci-fi set in Sydney, Australia. This book will be a stand alone novel with a target of 80,000 to 100,000 words.
Although I have written up to the last two chapters, I have been procrastinating to finish.
I have typed 35,000 words, but have a lot more to type, lol!I prefer to write my novels using the old fashioned method of pen and paper and then transfer them into a typed format, working on the first draft as I go. 
I do hope to release Forces of Mist late this year and for those who previously showed an interest in Beta Reading, I hope to contact you all very soon.
If you are reading this and would also like to be a Beta Reader please leave your details in the comments box below and I will most definitely contact you. 
With a full time working life, I find I only have a limited amount of time to spend on my writing, so even though this book is taking a long time to complete, I do feel I am happy with it's progress.
I hope you are working towards you own goals for 2015 and wish everyone a successful writing year.Cheers!Carolyn

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all, a safe and very Happy Xmas,

And I hope to see you all in  2015 Carolyn

THE DECEMBER PEOPLE, WINTER CELEBRATION

Today, I have invited Sharon Bayliss to my site as part of her blog tour for The December People, Winter Celebration! Don't you just love the covers for this series? I think they look fantastic! 

Watch Me Burn, is the second book in this series and has now been released on Amazon. You will find the link at the end of this post. There is also a Rafflecopter giveaway to enter as well to win paperbacks of either Book 1, Destruction or Book 2, Watch Me Burn.

Sharon has treated us with an unpublished scene from Destruction for this post and reveals an sight of what Watch Me Burn is about.

I hope you enjoy her post.

Carolyn




I'm excited to share an unpublished scene from Destruction that was cut for pacing! In this scene, David is visiting the Colter's home to collect some of his children's things before he picks them up at the shelter.

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With his heart beating on overdrive, he opened the door. He saw nothing he couldn't handle. The main area housed the living room, kitchen, and three other doors leading to other rooms. Maybe two bedrooms and a bathroom. A reasonably normal house. Clutter littered the surfaces and the room smelled like dirty laundry, but no Hoarders horror story. Of course the crack that went from floor to ceiling made it stranger. He saw no couch or TV, only a dining chair, a folding chair, and a zebra print beanbag chair. He saw books in little piles, some for children. A good sign. David hoped this meant the kids could read. He couldn't imagine the bookworm Crystal not teaching her children to read.

Nothing offended his regular senses much, but he got a dark feeling from the place all the same. He didn't believe in ghosts, but he did believe places could be haunted. He had spent the night at a haunted hotel with Crystal once a long time ago…her idea of a romantic getaway. He could feel it then. They didn't see ghosts or hear dragging chains but the air felt denser there. This house felt haunted like that. He hated breathing the air. The thought that the same air that had occupied the room when Colter raped his kids, now flowed into his lungs repelled him more than any odor.

He opened one of the doors and flinched like he might find a room full of snakes. No. He found a bedroom. Nothing strange here. A bed. A chest of drawers. He guessed this room had been Crystal's. Or, the room she shared with him. David saw men's shoes on the floor. Well-worn hiking boots. They might as well have been snakes. Some beautiful things also filled the room. Crystal's shoes, purple ballet flats with little rhinestones on the straps. More rocks, some of which did look magic. Someone had lined rocks along the windowsill where they could catch the light. Quartz, translucent and colorful, mostly pink, but a few even had shades of green and purple. Had Crystal collected these herself, or perhaps her children had given them to her? He swept them off the windowsill into his bag.

He went to the dresser next, a goldmine of Crystal artifacts. The Koran. The Bible. He took them. Some well-used make up. A bottle of lotion. He opened the bottle and sniffed. Unscented. Disappointing. He rubbed some on his hands anyway. He opened an engraved wooden box. Jewelry. He examined the pieces inside and his heart sank. He didn't recognize any of them. She must have tossed everything he had given her.

Many years ago, he gave her a platinum ring set with an opal accented by small diamonds. She had said it looked like an engagement ring and wouldn't take it, said she had no interest in polygamy. He told her he just thought she would like it. So, she agreed to wear it.

That happened right after she gave birth to Xavier and David went "across the country selling flooring to contractors for three weeks," his code for driving two hours to Austin to be there when Crystal gave birth to his son. In truth, he did mean it as a wedding ring. He wanted a symbol. Something to mean that even though he couldn't marry her, he loved her…she was his. She probably tossed it over a bridge.

He picked up a wooden brush and pulled out some of her hair and ran it between his fingers. Pain swelled in his chest and settled in a hard knot right under his sternum. He had grieved for her when he found out. He had laid awake, feeling unsettled, wondering if his pillow had always felt so uncomfortable. But, the grief felt distant. The grief you feel for something you already lost.

As he held her hair, a sob burst from him suddenly, like a sneeze. He thought about the little dimples on her lower back. He thought about her hands, slender, and tan, and weighed down with rings. She accessorized like a Wiccan Christmas tree. Bracelets, rings, necklaces, scarves, hats, flowers clipped into her hair, tattoos, henna, belly button ring. She tried to distract everyone with flash and bangles so no one would really look at her. David may have been the only one who saw past it. When they were together, she tried to cover up her smile, like a serious character in an SNL sketch trying to keep from cracking up. She didn't want him to know he made her happy.

He smelled the strands of hair hoping for a whiff of the sandalwood, or maybe clove cigarettes, or chamomile tea, or lavender incense. Nothing. Her smell had faded.

He wrapped the hair back around the bristles of the brush and put it in his bag. He also took her box of jewelry. He had an urge to take everything she might have ever touched, but he suppressed it. He had touched these things too.

David went into the other bedroom. Two single beds on either side. More books. Even more rocks. And something amazing. Sculptures made of stacked rocks. Someone had collected hundreds of rocks of various shapes and colors and used them to build things. A house. A car. Some kind of animal, a fox maybe. A bird. He couldn't tell if any glue had been used. He didn't see any tubes of it anywhere. But, if glue hadn't been used, these sculptures bordered on impossible. Someone had balanced the rocks perfectly to stay together, a feat of engineering far beyond his grasp. He grabbed the bird. The rocks fell into a chaotic pile as soon as he touched it. He hoped he had found Xavier's hobby, perhaps he liked to build things like his father.

The doll Crackers sat on one of the beds. He put her in the bag. And, with a groan of disgust, he pulled a shoebox out from under the bed and peeked inside to make sure it included a lizard skeleton. It did. He moved her pillow and found one magic rock. He put it in the palm of his hand. Evangeline had chosen a fine rock, perfectly smooth and shaped in an even oval. It had an indentation in the middle the size of a small fingerprint. He put his finger on the indentation and wondered if Evangeline had rubbed that spot enough times to make the little dent. A stack of papers sat at the foot of her bed. Apparently, Evangeline inherited her mother's artistic skill. She had hundreds of sketches made with a fountain tip pen. A javelina with wings. A bobcat with wings. A lizard wearing a boa. A barren desert tree with fruit shaped like eyes. He took the stack.

He had what he came for and didn't want to push his luck and find anything he didn't want to see. The sun set in the way it only can in West Texas. The few clouds in the sky burned orange. The whole sky lit up like a grassfire that had jumped the horizon. He stood on the porch and glanced at the western horizon. Then he saw the patch of black.

Not far from the house, a burned spot on the ground hovered in his vision. He knew he should just walk to the car, but once he'd seen it, he couldn't keep his eyes off of it. It sucked him in like a tractor beam. He kneeled next to the black spot. The police had cleared away the area. David saw some partially burned sticks tossed to the side and scattered around the ground. Even most of the ash had blown away.

He ran his hand over the black spot of earth until black ash covered his palms. He didn't know why he did it. He seemed to watch himself from above, not in control of the man below. He closed his eyes. The ground still felt hot. A silly thought. Weeks had passed.

She had no real family and probably would have no funeral. No monument. He wouldn't closer than this to visiting her grave.

"Crystal."

His throat became stiff when he said her name. He took a deep breath.

"How could you let this happen to our kids? Why didn't you take them and leave? How could you be so weak? That's not you."

He pressed his hand into the ground so hard that pebbles dug into his skin. If she would never have a better eulogy, he should say something kinder. He didn't know how furious he felt until he spoke the words aloud.

"I'm going to take our kids home with me. I hope that's okay."

He wiped a bead of sweat from his temple and left an ashy smudge across the side of his face. He wiped the rest of her off on his jeans.


About the author:

Sharon Bayliss is the author of the dark wizard family drama, The December People Series. When she’s not writing, she enjoys living happily-ever-after with her husband and two young sons. She can be found eating Tex-Mex on patios, wearing flip-flops, and playing in the mud (which she calls gardening). She only practices magic in emergencies.

www.sharonbayliss.com Amazon Facebook Twitter





Begin the series with Destruction for only 99 cents (12/1-12/21 only)!
Semi-finalist in the Kindle Book Review Awards and #1 category bestseller in coming of age fantasy.
About Destruction:
David Vandergraff wants to be a good man. He goes to church every Sunday, keeps his lawn trim and green, and loves his wife and kids more than anything.

Unfortunately, being a dark wizard isn't a choice.

Eleven years ago, David's secret second family went missing. When his two lost children are finally found, he learns they suffered years of unthinkable abuse. Ready to make things right, David brings the kids home even though it could mean losing the wife he can’t imagine living without.

Keeping his life together becomes harder when the new children claim to be dark wizards. David believes they use this fantasy to cope with their trauma. Until, David's wife admits a secret of her own—she is a dark wizard too, as is David, and all of their children.

Now, David must parent two hurting children from a dark world he doesn’t understand and keep his family from falling apart. All while dealing with the realization that everyone he loves, including himself, may be evil.





About Watch Me Burn:

David Vandergraff lost his home, his job, and contact with his oldest son, but remains determined to be a good husband and father despite being a dark winter wizard.

His resolve is tested when a flyer for a missing girl--who happens to be a summer witch--begins to haunt him. David believes a spell needs to use him to save her, so he follows the magic's command and looks into her disappearance. His teenage daughter Emmy resents him for caring so much about a random stranger. But when she uncovers some disturbing evidence close to home, she begins an investigation of her own.

David and Emmy quickly learn that the mystery is not only about a missing girl they barely know, but a deeply personal story that impacts everyone they care about. As their world crumbles, they fear the warning may be true—never mess with summer wizards, because the good guys always win.

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NEW RELEASE: THE INSECURE WRITER'S SUPPORT GROUP GUIDE TO PUBLISHING AND BEYOND

Insecure Writer's Support Group is a monthly meme, hosted by the Ninja Captain, Alex Cavanagh
The awesome co-hosts for the December 3 posting of the IWSG are Heather Gardner, T. Drecker from Kidbits, Eva E. Solar at Lilicasplace, and Patsy Collins!
 
Don’t forget to check out the IWSG Facebook group and the IWSG Critique Circle.

http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html The Insecure Writer's Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond  Alex J. Cavanaugh (Author), J. L. Campbell (Author), Susan Gourley (Author), Joylene Nowell Butler (Author), L. Diane Wolfe (Author), Lynda R. Young (Author), Michelle Wallace (Author) Tapping into the expertise of over a hundred talented authors from around the globe, The IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond contains something for every writer. Whether you are starting out and need tips on the craft of writing, looking for encouragement as an already established author, taking the plunge into self-publishing, or seeking innovative ways to market and promote your work, this guide is a useful tool. Compiled into three key areas of writing, publishing, and marketing, this valuable resource offers inspirational articles, helpful anecdotes, and excellent advice on dos and don'ts that we all wish we knew when we first started out on this writing journey.   Table of Contents Introduction Part One:  Writing Make Room for Writing by Theresa Milstein Flash Focus by Michelle Wallace Writing and Recovery by Eva E. Solar Voice: the Stuff of Life by C.D. Coffelt How to Write What You Love and Maintain Enthusiasm by Emma L. Adams Shelving Your Manuscript in Order to Grow by Elise Fallson First or Third Person? by Sarah Foster Top Five Rules to Beat Negativity by C.G. Coppola
To the Writer, All of Life is Research by Jen Chandler Quick Self-Editing Tips by Tia Silverthorne Bach Get Outta My Way: Pushing Past Amazing by Allison Gammons Some Lessons from a Ghost by Stuart Sharp On Writing by Lara Trace Hentz What’s Good to Your Soul by Angela Brown Word Sprinting by Lan Chan Trusting your Gut by Nick Wilford The Truth of It by Liza Carens Salerno The Benefits of a Critique Partner by Elsie Amata Writing Vivid Characters by Michelle Athy Tell the Story You Want to Tell by Murees Dupé The Key to Writing by Roland Yeomans Staying Motivated by Anne Higa

Brainstorming Tips for Our Manuscripts by Rachna Chhabria Journey Beyond the Detours by Sandra Hoover The Complete Thought by Anna Simpson S. M. Pace’s Three Writing Tips by S. M. Pace Beat Sheets a la Tart by Hart Johnson Tips on Making Your Dialogue Ring True by Cherie Colyer Character Depth by Kathy McKendry When Less is More by V.R. Barkowski The Value of a Good Critique Group by Elizabeth Hein Crossing the Finish Line by David Powers King House Party by Deniz Bevan Lessons for the Bold by Mina Burrows Backstory: Write Winners, not Skimmers by Denise

Covey It’s an Uphill Battle by Tanya Miranda Three Character Relational Styles by Jennifer Lane Just Write by Elisabeth Kauffman The Intertwining Nature of Writing, Publishing, and Marketing by Tyrean Martinson Own Your Writing Journey by Patricia Lynne Keeping a Dream Journal by Cynthia So You Want to Write a Novel? by Kristin Smith Art of Not Writing by Jenni Enzor Monster Gardening by Andrew Leon If It’s Not One Thing... by Lara Lacombe You Have To Ask For Help by Diana Wilder What to Watch for When Writing and Editing by Carrie-Anne Brownian
Fearless Writing by Marie Andreas Mega Character Development Tips by Chrys Fey With a Little Help From My Friends by Benny Hill When to Hire an Editor or When to Throw in the Towel by Sharon Mayhew Write Because You’re a Writer by Debra McKellan When Family and Friends Don’t Support Your Writing Career by Doreen McGettigan Lessons from a Humbled Writer by Andrea Franco -Cook Zodiac Characterization with Personality Typing by Juneta Key Becoming a Writer by Elizabeth Seckman How to Write an Entire Book by Megan Morgan My Four Golden Rules of Writing by Nicholas C. RossisBelieving in Your Writing by Ann V. Friend Part Two: Publishing Are You Ready to Submit? by Susan Gourley Distribution Options for Your Book by L. Diane Wolfe What to Do While Riding the Submission Train by S.A. Larsen Seven Things I’d Do Before I Published a Book by C Lee McKenzie Querying Your Way to Publication by Shannon Lawrence 10 Tips for Formatting Your Ebook by Cherie Riech Countdown to Launch by Sher A. Hart How Far Would You Go? by Lexa Cain Magazine Markets —The Right Way to Study It by SittieCates How to Find a Literary Agent by S. L. HennessyA Newbie’s Guide to Self Publishing by Julie Musil Publishers vs Agents by Jennifer L. Hawes Who Will Be My Editor? by Lisa Buie-Collard Self-Publishing by Diane Burton Steps to Success by Nancy Gideon Perseverance and the Small Publisher Route by Medeia Sharif The Importance of Keeping Accurate Records by Miranda Hardy What Not to Do by Lyle S. Tanner Myths I Believed When I was First Published by Nicki Elson Ten Tips on E-book Publishing Today by Karen Elizabeth Brown Waiting it Out by Angeline Trevena Woes of the English Bachelor by Tony Laplume
 Self-Publishing and the Changing Industry by Adrienne Reiter After You Are Published by Rachel Schieffelbein The #1 Reason I Published a YA Novel by Jamie Ayres There are Plenty of Fish in the Sea by Samantha Dunaway Bryant Quick and Dirty HTML and E-Books by Loni Townsend The Necessity of Planning in Publishing by Toi Thomas What I’ve Learned from Publishing by E.E. Giorgi Writer Beware! by Fundy Blue Advice on Self-Publishing by Amelia Bishop Indie Publishing and Marketing Tips by C.M. Brown Part Three: Marketing Get Involved and Find Your Audience by Alex CavanaughGive Yourself a Chance at Success by J.L. Campbell How to Market Without Marketing by Lynda R . Young You Are a Writer by L.G. Keltner 8 Steps to Creating a Flawless Media Kit by Sylvia Ney Make Your Mark: Cross-Industry Collaborative Marketing by Samantha Redstreake Geary Marketing and the Blog Tour by Gwen Gardner Building an Internet Presence by Sia McKye 3 Marketing Tips for Those Who Would Rather Be Writing by Christine Rains The Importance of Keywords in Your Marketing Toolbox by Donna M. McDine On Creative Marketing by P.K. Hrezo Self-Promotion by Bob MilneIf Only I Had Known by Jeff Chapman How Selling Yourself Short Might Shortchange You by Julie Kemp Pick 5 Marketing Tips for Book Signing Events by Margo Kelly How to Run a Powerful Book Blog Tour by Crystal Collier Writing is (n0) Small Business! by Mary Aalgaard Create a Promotion Page for Guest Blogging by J.Q. Rose Creative Marketing Ideas by Jay Noel The Melee of Marketing for the Modern Writer by Yvette Carol Express Yourself by Krista McLaughlin Marketing Your E-book by Dean K. Miller 5 Steps to Find Your Book’s Ideal Audience by Feather Stone

How to Master Marketing through Social Media by Pat Hatt DIY Creation & Promotion for a Music Album by Trisha Farnan Making a Difference by Tara Tyler Advertising– Promoting– Marketing by K. E. Nowinsky How to Help Readers Discover Your Book by Quanie Miller An Introvert’s Guide to Book Marketing by Gina Drayer Don’t Sell Yourself Short by Heather M. Gardner Launch Day Mnemonics by Roland Clarke Five Tips on Marketing Your Novel by Beverly Stowe McClure Hot-Topic Marketing by Kim Van Sickler Staying Up-to-Date by Michael Abayomi

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Cavanaugh, Alex J.; Campbell, J. L.; Gourley, Susan; Nowell Butler, Joylene; Wolfe, L. Diane; Young, Lynda R.; Wallace, Michelle (2014-11-28). The Insecure Writer's Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond. Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C.. Kindle Edition.
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