Ray Palla's Blog, page 7
June 5, 2017
Now Available on Amazon
“Best summer read this...
Now Available on Amazon
“Best summer read this year.” -INSONA Author Alliance Network
“You can’t write this stuff… It’s too real… and yet, Palla said it all!” -EditorStone.com
Politically, Socially, Emotionally Jolting
Foreign terrorists smuggle several obsolete Soviet hydrogen bombs into Texas in a daring nuclear-fallout assault on American oil fields. The advance threatens to permanently poison vast strategic U.S. petroleum energy reserves. Grit-hardened west Texas roughnecks counter the attack with sobering global reverberation.
May 31, 2017
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H: Infidels of Oil is coming for the 4th...
H: Infidels of Oil is coming for the 4th of July.
Awarded: Best Concept by INSONA Author Alliance Network
“Best summer read this year.”
-INSONA Author Alliance Network
“You can’t write this stuff… It’s too real… and yet, Palla said it all!”
-EditorStone.comPre-Order now on Amazon
From rp Books
May 9, 2017
Why Authors Need Their Own Imprint
INSONA Author Alliance...
Why Authors Need Their Own Imprint
INSONA Author Alliance Network
No longer is it still kosher to have the CreateSpace, IngramSpark, or BookBaby imprint on your book. Self-published authors need their own imprint. Having your own imprint can eliminate reader rejection due to imprint mass offerings of hundreds of questionable titles from novice authors. Having your own imprint creates a reader’s perception of distinction and generates literary community acceptance.
Imprints are generated along with your ISBN numbers by Bowker in the U.S.
What is an Imprint?
An imprint is a recognized literary collection. An imprint may have one book or thousands in its collection. Authors with a single imprint for only their works stand out in a way that is similar to having a large publishing house imprint your book. When listed on Amazon, your imprint is included in the “Product Details” section for the book as the book Publisher. (See attached image.) In lieu of having Penguin Random House or some other major publisher, your own imprint is preferred over any of the self-publisher companies.
What you need to know!
Bowker will accept your direct, personalized registration and create your own manageable brand. There is no cost to create an account. However you are required to purchase at least one ISBN.
Bowker will generate your own imprint from CreateSpace if you select “Custom” from your ISBN options during your book setup on their site. The cost is $99.
Buying a single ISBN from Bowker can seem expensive ($125-US) when you consider you need (usually) three for each version of your book. Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook versions; each require a unique ISBN. Bowker will sell you a pack of ten at a discount price, however you may only want to publish just one version of one book at a time.
Free and even some paid (discount) ISBNs are always published under the seller’s imprint. (I.e.: CreateSpace, BookBaby, etc.)
How You Manage It
INSONA Author Alliance Network offers members free guidance on how to create and use your own personal imprint. Basic membership in INSONA is free for life for all self-published authors.
For answers to your questions, email: Support@INSONA.com
May 4, 2017
Coming for the Fourth of JulyH: Infidels of Oilby: Ray...
Coming for the Fourth of JulyH: Infidels of Oil
by: Ray Palla
Pre-release Review copies are now available.
Politically, Socially, Emotionally Jolting
After a rudimentary H-bomb erupts half-a-world away in a Middle-Eastern oilfield, global war appears imminent. Terrorists smuggle several obsolete Soviet hydrogen bombs into Texas.
It’s a daring nuclear-fallout assault on American oil fields. The advance threatens to permanently poison vast strategic U.S. petroleum energy reserves. Grit-hardened west Texas roughnecks counter the attack with sobering global reverberation.
April 1, 2017
Down 2 the Wire
Post your comments & vote for your...
Down 2 the Wire
Post your comments & vote for your favorite.
I have my own favorite cover art, but may not be able to use the image. I’m running into budgetary considerations with a photographer’s agent in NYC. Oh well, does anyone know someone who can draw a good graphic? These are the present options. Please send your comments and vote for your favorite. -r
Vote Now: Cover Art Poll
March 23, 2017
“H” is Looming
The new novel has grown legs and...
“H” is Looming
The new novel has grown legs and raised eyebrows.
Stealthily and unnervingly, terrorists smuggle obsolete Soviet hydrogen bombs into Texas with nuclear fallout. The advance threatens to permanently poison vast strategic U.S. petroleum energy reserves. Grit-hardened west Texas roughnecks counter the attack with sobering global reverberation.
It won’t be long now. You’ve got to put this one on your hit list.
Learn more about the sullen plot and the book’s impending release, ‘coming with heat soon.’
rp Books - RPalla.com
March 21, 2017
Artist / Illustrator FREE Basic Lifetime Membership
No Fee, No...
Artist / Illustrator FREE Basic Lifetime Membership
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Book Cover Artists and Illustrators, fresh artwork is being discovered at all hours of the day. Are you showing-up where the search beings? Get A-Listed now!
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January 16, 2017
Shirts, mugs, and more. “ABSOLUTE RESOLVE - Never Fry...
Shirts, mugs, and more. “ABSOLUTE RESOLVE - Never Fry Bacon Naked.”
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Max Warren is the INSONA Author Alliance Network World Famous...
Max Warren is the INSONA Author Alliance Network World Famous Quote contest winner for the New Year 2017 quip, “Never Fry Bacon Naked.”
Grab the first T-shirt or coffee mug in town: http://cafepress.com/iaan/14311459
Learn more about the most recent contest: http://INSONA.com/quote_contest.htm
January 11, 2017
Exciting Things for 2017!Big things are happening for authors,...
Exciting Things for 2017!
Big things are happening for authors, writers, and support professionals at INSONA Author Alliance Network this year.
Congratulations are in order… Do you recognize anyone above?
Check out our latest Featured Members!
Also, submissions are underway for the Valentine’s Day World Famous Quote Contest.
Submit your own original quote now before voting begins next week. Entrants are eligible for an entire package of high-octane promotional goods worth $2,500. (Membership is not required to enter.)
View Some of our previous winners: Contest Winners
Our Featured Member list is rapidly growing. You too, can become featured as a writer, editor, artist, producer, or publisher. Expand your collaborative visibility: Get on the A-List
We proudly welcome to our recent members list: Comic Writer: Max Warren, Video Production House: How It Works Media, Original Music Producer: Major Keys, and Professional Editors: FirstEditing.com.
As our member list grows, we all gain better collaborative viability.
Thanks for a prosperous 2016 and Happy New Year;
Your IAAN Support Staff
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