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RHP – Interview with Raymond Alexander Kukkee

Today, I’d like to introduce you to the RHP author whose children’s book, Morgidoo’s Christmas Carol, is arriving on shelves everywhere. Congratulations on your new children’s book, Morgidoo’s Christmas Carol! You published the book previously; can you tell us how your first experience is different than this one? Thank you Robin, it’s certainly a pleasure […]

Bookstore Wednesday-on-Thursday

Here’s a thought – and I’m channeling Grumpy Cat, just FYI – don’t any of you read books? I know you must, because I know a lot of people who DO read books, and surely I know YOU. Or maybe not. My point is that here I sit, while everyone is Christmas shopping – at […]

Prep Monday – Stocking Up

Here’s some er, food for thought: What do you stock up on for SHTF? Of course, we’re all familiar with the food groups – however many the US Gov has now decided upon – and we know we need a variety. For example, you might look in my freezer and see bags upon bags of […]

Big Holidays Doings at the Bookstore

Yes, I said “doings.” Anyway, coming up this Saturday we have the amazing Laura Ray – I won’t try to list all her names because it gets a little confusing – with her new book, “Brain Dead and Still Cooking.” Awesome recipes, and an hilarious style make this a great gift! Pair it with her […]

Prep Monday – Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Okay, not really, and not now. Now. Maybe later this week. Definitely later this week! A few days ago, I tweeted that I sure hoped SHTF would hold off until spring. Real spring, not like last year when February lasted approximately 97 days. But just in case it doesn’t hold off, are you ready for […]

Don't Forget to Enter

Reblogged from Schevus Osborne: Today is the last day to enter for my free book giveaway. All you have to do is drop a comment, or leave a 100 word ghost story for a bonus entry! I will draw the winners tomorrow. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and is enjoying the weekend.

Let’s Talk Publishing – The Contract

How long does it take? What’s a contract? Should I accept that offer? The first question is loaded – and I mean LOADED. And the answer is that it depends. At RHP, we get a lot of submissions. Sometimes, I know right away that a manuscript is good and that I want to turn it […]

Stories from the Bookstore

Yesterday must have been some sort of official “I left my mind at home” day . . . Oh, not me! Ha. That never happens . . . Anyway, I fielded the usual “do you BUY books?” “No, I’m sorry, we’re a bookSTORE, we SELL books,” – and no, I don’t really say that. But […]

Prep Monday – Checking the List

Remember that big experiment I was going to do last week during the “simulation?” Yeah. That. I kind of forgot . . . good thing it wasn’t for real! Things have been so busy lately that my prepping has fallen a bit by the wayside. Not too much, we’re pretty well set, but it’s definitely […]

Let’s Talk Publishing – Insider tips, tweaks, and just plain ol’ information

First, I’m sure you’ve heard some of these before: It’s not what you know (or how well you write), it’s WHO you know. Make your manuscript perfect BEFORE you send it off to a publisher or agent. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation ALL THE TIME. Sometimes, it IS who you know as opposed to what […]