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How to Make An Author Feel Like a Million Bucks: or My Fans Are Amazing!

Speaking as an author, fans are some of that flat out best people in the world! Seriously, I’ve had some shitty days that got turned around because of some simple things my fans have done. I’m writing this post for a couple reasons. First, I feel like fans don’t get enough credit. Second, I feel […]

Giveaway of the Month: Win 16 Steampunk eBooks!

If you’re not sold on this giveaway already, then you must have a heart of soot. Soot! Really, 16 novels? Yes, 16 novels! I’m going to take a moment to do a little dance. I’ve never given away anything this cool before! I’ve given away physical copies of Discovering Aberration a few times, and even […]

Everything You Need to Know About The Gin Thief: Episode 1 – Out Now!

Today I’m really excited to announce that the follow up to Discovering Aberration is finally here: The Gin Thief: Episode 1. Find it on Amazon A Little History The Gin Thief is a project which I started conceptualizing in mid-January as I was planning my upcoming projects. I was looking for something unique that would […]

Announcing: The Indie Steampunk Book Extravaganza 2

Wow, I’ve been making a lot of announcements lately. Here’s one more for you. The Indie Steampunk Book Extravaganza 2 is coming November 14, 2014! For one day only, a collection of your favorite steampunk authors will  be putting their ebooks on sale for only 99 cents. Authors, including myself, will also be stopping by […]

The Top 3 Books to Read to Become a Self Publishing Superstar! [2015 Edition]

I know it’s still 2014, but lets take next year by storm by starting out early. Car manufacturers do it, so I figure I can do it to. Welcome to the official Away & Away Publishing list for the top three best books for author / publishers to read. As an author /  publisher, I’ve […]

Win a Signed Paperback Copy of “Discovering Aberration”

This month has been the month of starting new things! One of those new things that I’m really excited to share with you is my monthly book giveaway! Starting this month and continuing indefinitely I’ll be giving away a book every month. This month I’m giving away a signed paperback copy of my novel Discovering […]

Top Six Best Steampunk Books, Movies & Games

I’ve been a part of the steampunk movement as an author for almost a year now, but even before that I enjoyed the steampunk aesthetic in movies, books and video games without even knowing what it was. If you’re new to the genre of steampunk and you are looking for the cream of the crop, […]

Announcing the Mailing List Super Booster

Hi everyone, I’m excited to announce a brand new service from Away & Away Publishing! It’s called The Mailing List Super Booster!  For months now, I’ve been working on creating a useful author service that I could implement. Something that would be valuable to other authors, something that I could do well, and something that […]

The Conventions Checklist: Everything You Need To Bring to a Con

Thanks to author Steve Turnbull for asking me a question about preparing for conventions. Some background, I go to cons as often as I can to sell my books. So far, the vast majority of my writing income has been generated at cons. Question Steve is going to sell his books at a con in […]

Announcing The Friends of S.C. Barrus Suggested Reads

I’m still early in my writing career, after all I’ve only been at this a year and a half. So if you found Discovering Aberration, read it, and wanted something else, what do you read? There’s always Midway Between Heaven & Hell which might take you all of 20-30 minutes to read. But from there, you’re kind of […]