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March 18, 2015
GREAT NEW REVIEW OF GHOST SONGS BY ANDREW DEMCAK ON GOODREADS
A great new review of my YA novel Ghost Songs on Goodreads.
From GRW in the UK:
"This is a great coming of age story, mixed in with the sort of ghost story that the Victorians used to do so well.
The characters are very well drawn, especially the lead, who it is near impossible not to like and route for. The same goes for his best friend, his mother (for all her faults), and even the teachers at his school, which is odd for this sort of book.
Of course their has to be some villains in the shape of a couple of bullies and two others, who I won't mention as it's a bit of a spoiler.
The ghost aspect is down nicely, without the shock and awe that some writers would have gone in for but what is most refreshing about this book is that although Todd is gay, that's not what the book is about. Meaning that for once we get to read a book about a gay teenager that is (just) about a gay teenager. He's even okay with it.
In fact, it's barely even got anything to do with the main plot/s all of which would have worked almost as well if Todd had liked girls.
All in all a great read."
February 21, 2015
January 17, 2015
MY NEW TEEN NOVEL *A LITTLE BIT LANGSTON* COMING FROM HARMONY INK PRESS WINTER 2015
Here's my contract offer email from Harmony Ink Press:
Dear Andrew,
Thank you for your submission. We are interested in publishing A Little Bit Langston. You will be receiving your contract via Echosign shortly. Please review the contract, and if it is acceptable, sign and return it digitally. Let me know if it doesn't arrive or if you have any problems. A certified pdf version will be emailed to you upon receipt.
Publication with Harmony Ink Press includes:Thorough editing led by a senior editorCover creation with author inputSimultaneous release in print and digital to all major retailers Marketing and social media promotionReview coordination with dozens of sites and magazines, including School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly and BooklistCustom blog tour
Feel free to email me if you have any questions about the contract or the process. We are excited to work with you on your new story.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
October 15, 2014
HEAR ME READ POETRY AT LITCRAWL/LITQUAKE SF SAT 10/18/14 8:30PM
Librarian Authors In the Stacks
Librarians write books, too! Come check out librarian authors reading from their new work. http://www.litquake.org/events/librar...
Featuring
Andrew Demcak
Taryn Edwards
Gr Keer
Moazzam Sheikh
Erin Wilson
Michelle Zaffino
Librarian Authors In the Stacks
Librarians write books, too! Come check out librarian authors reading from their new work.
Featuring
Andrew Demcak
Taryn Edwards
Gr Keer
Moazzam Sheikh
Erin Wilson
Michelle Zaffino
October 18, 20148:30 PM to 9:30 PMPress: Works on PaperDon't go alone!
Invite your friends!(Make enemies jealous)
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Librarians write books, too! Come check out librarian authors reading from their new work. http://www.litquake.org/events/librar...
Featuring
Andrew Demcak
Taryn Edwards
Gr Keer
Moazzam Sheikh
Erin Wilson
Michelle ZaffinoLibrarian Authors In the Stacks
Librarians write books, too! Come check out librarian authors reading from their new work.
Featuring
Andrew Demcak
Taryn Edwards
Gr Keer
Moazzam Sheikh
Erin Wilson
Michelle ZaffinoOctober 18, 20148:30 PM to 9:30 PMPress: Works on PaperDon't go alone!
Invite your friends!(Make enemies jealous)
cks
June 6, 2014
BOOK REVIEW OF IF THERE'S A HEAVEN ABOVE
Book Review: If there’s a Heaven Above by Andrew Demcak
Small press gem! It’s the 1980′s. 18 y/o gay goth Matt lives in the ‘burbs near LA with his mom and step dad. Works at May Company. Spends his free time with his gothy girl bff’s getting fucked up, listening to music, buying stuff, going to clubs.Interesting, upbeat writing, and if you were around in the 80′s– or know a lot about 80′s music (specifically the band Love and Rockets), you’re gonna be pretty jazzed. The writing in general is very good– you can tell that it might secretly be a just little bit autobiographical, and that the author might’ve been smirking a little (at himself) as he wrote it. Some of the plot devices kind of bugged me– but now that it’s been a couple weeks I’ve forgiven them. I saw Demcak read at a Radar reading and he’s a delight.Check it out!Get a copy at the library or buy one from the publisher.
Small press gem! It’s the 1980′s. 18 y/o gay goth Matt lives in the ‘burbs near LA with his mom and step dad. Works at May Company. Spends his free time with his gothy girl bff’s getting fucked up, listening to music, buying stuff, going to clubs.Interesting, upbeat writing, and if you were around in the 80′s– or know a lot about 80′s music (specifically the band Love and Rockets), you’re gonna be pretty jazzed. The writing in general is very good– you can tell that it might secretly be a just little bit autobiographical, and that the author might’ve been smirking a little (at himself) as he wrote it. Some of the plot devices kind of bugged me– but now that it’s been a couple weeks I’ve forgiven them. I saw Demcak read at a Radar reading and he’s a delight.Check it out!Get a copy at the library or buy one from the publisher.
April 29, 2014
ANDREW DEMCAK READS WITH MICHELLE TEA AT SFPL MAIN LIBRARY 5/6/14 6PM
Come hear me read at The San Francisco Main Library on TUESDAY 5/6/14 6pm at Michelle Tea's Radar Reading Series.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE INFO
April 7, 2014
IF THERE'S A HEAVEN ABOVE BY ANDREW DEMCAK GIVEAWAY AT GOODREADS
Enter to win a FREE autographed copy of my American Library Association Nominated first novel, If There's a Heaven Above, at Goodreads. Yay, a free book!
ENTER CONTEST CLICK HERE
April 3, 2014
GHOST SONGS BY ANDREW DEMCAK FREE GIVEAWAY @ GOODREADS
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Goodreads Book Giveaway
Ghost Songs by Andrew Demcak Giveaway ends April 25, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter here to win
April 2, 2014
GHOST SONGS BY ANDREW DEMCAK *BEST SELLER* AT ALLROMANCE.COM
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Ghost Songs is a Best Seller at AllRomance.com in the Young Adult secetion. It's all very exciting indeed!
AllRomance.com
March 25, 2014
ANDREW DEMCAK AT POETS AND WRITERS
Have you read Andrew's P&W profile? What is he reading now? Does he have favorite authors?
Andrew Demcak at Poets and Writers
