Jewish Book Carnival discussion
Authors Announcing Their Books
The Silk Code ebook for Kindle, list-priced at $7.99, will be ON SALE for $2.99 (a five dollar saving) from December 30, 2014 through January 2, 2015.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091W43JW
Ring in the New Year with the book that won the Locus Award for Best First Science Fiction Novel of 1999.
What they've been saying about The Silk Code since then -
"As a genre-bending blend of police procedural and science fiction, The Silk Code delivers on its promises." -- Gerald Jonas, The New York Times Book Review
"As twisted as a double helix. " -- Wired
"D'Amato is an appealingly savvy character, and Levinson brings a great deal of invention to the endeavor." -- San Francisco Chronicle
"It is hard to put down, easy to pick up again, and an interesting read. " -- San Diego Union-Tribune
more about Phil D'Amato here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_D%2...
The Silk Code introduces Dr. Phil D'Amato - Jewish, by way of the Iberian peninsula - who previously appeared in award-nominates short stories, in a novel that involves Amish, Neanderthals, quantum mechanics, and, silk.
Silk Road may have been shut down by the FBI, but The Silk Code is flying.
I'm pleased to announce the release of my newest book: "Unlikely Warrior: A Pacifist Rabbi's Journey From the Pulpit to Iwo Jima." Published by Pelican Publishing Co, it's the story of the early years of Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn. Gittelsohn was an outspoken pacifist in the years prior to World War II, had a crisis of conscience after the US entered the war and volunteered for service with the US Navy. He became the first Jewish chaplain ever assigned to the United States Marine Corps and ended up in combat on Iwo Jima. His speech at the dedication of the Fifth Marine Division cemetery at the end of the battle is widely considered the 'Gettysburg Address of World War II.' Drawn from his personal papers and many other authoritative sources, it is a portrait of a man who was truly representative of The Greatest Generation.
I'm happy to announce Portrait of a Woman in White to Jewish Book Carnival:"A captivating novel about love and art and Paris and Nazis. With war-torn lovers, a family saga plot, and a stolen Matisse, Portrait of a Woman in White is a terrific historic novel. Each copy should come with a 'Perfect for Book Club' sticker on the cover!"
--Rose City Reader
"Two cultured French families lose everything in the Second World War, even each other. Winkler spins from this tragic tale a thing of beauty, as delicately radiant as the imagined painting at its core, even as she keeps the pages turning until the end."--Nicole Mones, author of Night in Shanghai
“Fiction depicting one family . . . serves deep truths about individuals and societies. We are invited to consider how art is valued or debased, and what is transitory in our lives, what permanent. A compelling journey.”
—Dr. David Altshuler, Founding Director, Museum of Jewish Heritage
This narrative is so strong, I read "Portrait" in one sitting. Working on a big canvas the author evokes, through a few strong characters, the human reactions as told in all the history we've read--the hesitations, disbelief, cruelty, dislocation, but resilience and adjustment also—all the emotional currents of the era. Having lived or visited the areas of Paris, New York, and San Francisco where this novel is set, and read period biographies of the artists, my husband and I can testify to the author's deep research. Her recreation of the cities and fabric of life: furniture, architecture, clothing, food, etc., is amazing and as pleasurable as the story. In a way "Portrait" is a worthy fictional counterpoint to the memoir “The Hare with Amber Eyes."
Bruce and Jeanette Morrison
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On Giveaway through February 25.
I'm delighted to announce publication of Shma Koleinu: A Jewish People's Commentary on the Siddur.It's a collection of personal reflections on prayers in the siddur from rabbis, cantors, and ordinary people. I hope readers will find inspiration in their own prayers as they learn how very deeply people just like them have found meaning in Jewish prayer.
Jewish Book Authors: Has any of you had experience with the Jewish Book Council's annual network event in NYC? I am considering for this May. It's a commitment to come from the west coast and provide 100 review copies. Is it worthwhile PR? Thanks for any advice.
Susan wrote: "Jewish Book Authors: Has any of you had experience with the Jewish Book Council's annual network event in NYC? I am considering for this May. It's a commitment to come from the west coast and provi..."I'm thinking of participating. If I recall correctly, it may also be possible to send the copies without coming in person, if that would be difficult.
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Hi, all.I'm giving away a copy of Shma Koleinu: A Jewish People's Commentary on the Siddur. Good luck with your entry, and don't wait - this giveaway is only for a few days. It starts at midnight tonight.
Steven wrote: "I'm delighted to announce publication of Shma Koleinu: A Jewish People's Commentary on the Siddur.
It's a collection of personal reflections on prayers in the siddur from rabbis, c..."
Thanks so much for offering this platform to share with you about my new book, The Baseball Haggadah: A Festival of Freedom and Springtime in 15 Innings. Values taught at the seder, such as love of freedom, kindness to strangers, and concern for others are celebrated in this user friendly text with particular sensitivity to gender equality and transliteration for non-Hebrew readers. Find out more at http://thebaseballhaggadah.com/
Steven wrote: "Susan wrote: "Jewish Book Authors: Has any of you had experience with the Jewish Book Council's annual network event in NYC? I am considering for this May. It's a commitment to come from the west c..."I've had a few friends participate. There's a fee to attend (aside from travel & lodging) and you must provide ~100 books for them to give away. Nothing really came of my friends' participation. They didn't see any uptick in reviews, the publisher saw no related sales, and they didn't receive any invitations to speak. Their books went on to win several prestigious awards, so it wasn't due to their books. I think perhaps the JBC Network, like so many other institutions, tends to favor the known authors from big publishers. Just my two cents.
I hope I have a better experience than those authors - I signed up yesterday. :)
Steven wrote: "I hope I have a better experience than those authors - I signed up yesterday. :)"I hope you do too! B'hatzlecha, and let us know how it goes!
Sheyna wrote: "Steven wrote: "Susan wrote: "Jewish Book Authors: Has any of you had experience with the Jewish Book Council's annual network event in NYC? I am considering for this May. It's a commitment to come ..."Thanks for letting me know. My publicist would agree with you. Now I believe her! -Susan
Giveaways now ongoing for all four spring titles from Fig Tree Books, a new publishing company that focuses on fiction on the American Jewish Experience (AJE). Links to all giveaways within the latest newsletter! http://eepurl.com/bc-9wb
Susan wrote: "Sheyna wrote: "Steven wrote: "Susan wrote: "Jewish Book Authors: Has any of you had experience with the Jewish Book Council's annual network event in NYC? I am considering for this May. It's a comm..."I signed up a few days ago also. I hope your publicist is wrong. I'll report back afterwards.
My book DESTINED TO CHOOSE, a Rabbi David Cohen suspense novel (Kindle edition) is available for just $0.99 for a short time only. If you've wanted to read it but didn't want to pay full price, now's your chance. 99 cents! http://www.amazon.com/Destined-Choose...
I got it yesterday. I am a big fan of your work.Susan Kaplan
Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo has written a thought-provoking and insightful Foreword to A Damaged Mirror. This week, a stand-alone Kindle version of the Foreword is free on Amazon!Excerpt:
Isaiah’s words, “the earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer cover her slain,” are eerily appropriate to the phenomenon described in this book: a memory from beyond the grave takes form and substance, and stands in accusation against the murderers. In fact, this is not as rare a phenomenon as we might think. Perhaps this is simply the natural response of a people to sudden and traumatic loss of the memory of individuals—the memory must find another route to reach the next generation. Perhaps we are taking note of it now only because the magnitude of the catastrophe makes it impossible to ignore.
Perhaps. But perhaps this is something that we haven’t seen before, something different not only in degree but in substance.
Whichever is correct, we are led to ask a more pertinent question: could this phenomenon be the fulfillment of the prophetic vision?
Download the Foreword here:
http://www.amazon.com/Foreword-Damage...
I'm delighted to announce my forthcoming book:Proverbial Beauty: Secrets for success and happiness from the wisdom of the ages
Open this book and celebrate the marriage between the greatest collection of verbal images in history — King Solomon’s Book of Proverbs — and the most famous visual image in the world — Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
Take a guided tour beneath the surface of the world we live in through the lens of news stories, historical vignettes, folktales, the wonders of nature, and the discoveries of science -- all woven together in a lyrical and surprising medley of the human experience.
Researchers have no explanation why people, when blindfolded, can’t walk a straight line; but what is it about human nature that makes us wander in circles? What does former NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to ease Manhattan traffic with “congestion pricing” reveal about the way we make decisions? What can fig harvesting, migraine headaches, and two Miss America titleholders teach us about the underpinnings of emotional well-being?
The answers are here.
Please sign up for my giveaway:
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And if you don't want to wait for the July release, I'll send a PDF file of the first 4 chapters to anyone upon request. You can reach me here:
http://yonasongoldson.com/contact-2/
Thanks for your interest!
I just discovered this group. My last book might be of interest -- I was privileged to earn praise from Cynthia Ozick, my favorite living author, and Lore Segal, whom I also adore.http://www.amazon.com/And-Darkness-Wa...
My new book "Photograph God: Creating a Spiritual Blog of Your Life" develops conceptual and practical tools for creatively photographing God as divine light reflected from every facet of life. It teaches how to weave these photos of God into a blog that draws on the wisdom of kabbalah in a networked world to craft a vibrant dialogue between the blogger’s story and the biblical narrative. An exemplary spiritual blog http://bibleblogyourlife.blogspot.com demonstrates innovative ways to enhance the photos with text for dissemination worldwide through the blogosphere and Twitterverse. You can see comments about the book at http://www.photographgod.com.
I am the author of Father, Son, Stone, a recently published historical mystery that takes place in Israel. My novel attempts to resolve a historical enigma - why Moshe Dayan returned the Temple Mount to the Muslim authority immediately after the Six-Day War. A major portion of the story takes place in seventh century Jerusalem during the Muslim conquest.
Click on the cover below for a description of the book.
A preview of the first chapters and a book club discussion guide are available. Visit
www.solomonpublications.com/FSS.htm
Thank you for your interest.
Allan H. Goodman
I'm looking for help from the authors following this discussion. What agents &/or presses have you found that have a special interest in Judaic historical fiction (it's more literary than commercial), and--the clincher--are open to novella-length books (26k words). (I am not keen on self-publishing.)Thank you!
Hopefully you can all someday read my imagined history of one of the Dead Sea Scrolls. :)
You will discover many Jewish-related publishers with refined Google searches. Most will be small to medium-sized publishers. One such small publisher handled my first Jewish-related novel (Mazo Publishers, Jerusalem – http://www.mazopublishers.com). There are many others. However, some small publishers require the author to share in the cost of publishing. It’s a traditional contract turned sideways. Whether you're willing to pay for some of the publishing cost is up to you. But without a significant author platform, you might have no other choice. A significant author platform is, essentially, all of the positive returns when you conduct a Google search on your name. You should have not just several positive items appear in this search, but at least several PAGES of positive items about you as a successful author, each page containing many items.
The successful author platform includes having a Wikipedia page, trade-publishing successfully (NOT self-published books, which count for almost nothing unless it has sold minimally tens of thousands of copies), winning notable writing awards, guest posts with major writing blogs and Internet sites, guest interviews with foremost interviewers, events about you in radio, TV and Internet, major newspaper, magazine and journal articles about you and all other viable public appearances as a successful author. Unless you’re a celebrity, this can take years to accomplish.
However, the very best position for novice authors is having a talented and well-connected literary agent. Agents are the key to being published by a major publisher. Being published by a major publisher earns you platform points in droves. But agents will not take a chance on a promise of your talent. The successful agent will demand that you prove your writing mettle.
It took several years of this platform effort for me to acquire a well-connected literary agent. But I can tell you without question that agents will open doors to major league publishers. One of my novels will be published by a large notable American university this year. That was only accomplished by my agent. Otherwise, the university would not have given me the time of day.
I cannot overemphasize the value of having this type of agent. But it took almost 15 years of big-time interviews, public speaking, having books and articles published, gaining major newspaper and magazine articles, being on local TV, blogging, being the subject of large and well-known writing blogs, having books at Amazon with high sales rankings, etc. It's not easy and it takes a lot of time and effort. There is no free pass. The harder you work, the sooner an agent will take you on. Then, assuming you have a talented and well-connected agent, success is yours. But think writing several books that achieved significant success before you can acquire a good agent.
I blog about my experiences in developing an author platform, being published repeatedly and signing a good agent contract here: http://cweinblatt.wordpress.com. Good luck!
Some stories are too powerful to be forgotten. This is one of them...The Glassblower's Wife. When Jewish glassmakers and their families flee the powerful Doge of Venice, the cost of their freedom is three hundred and fifty-seven mirrors--the creation of the magnificent Hall of Mirrors in Versailles. But the Doge sends assassins to pick off the artists, one by one. Can Ruth Telfin, the mute wife of the head glassmaker, save her people? (A 12,000-word short story. 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon) Joanna Campbell Slan
Charles wrote: "You will discover many Jewish-related publishers with refined Google searches. Most will be small to medium-sized publishers. One such small publisher handled my first Jewish-related novel (Mazo Pu..."I find this post of interest. I was published in fiction and non-fiction by conventional publishers and never had a good experience so now I'm trying a different approach. After signing with an agent-producer in LA, I have my latest novels being released through his own imprint. The Last Witness is about the last living survivor of the Holocaust, and Qumran is about an archeologist who makes a dramatic discovery in the Holy Land. We're doing the marketing for both books ourselves. In fact, we're doing everything ourselves.
Shalom to all, and thank for allowing member authors to post. I'm an Israeli-American author. You can find information about my books at www.AzrieliBooks.com or on my author page here at Goodreads.
Here's a short bio:
A former IDF intelligence officer and a graduate of Columbia University Law School in New York, Avraham Azrieli practiced law for two decades before publishing his first novel, "The Masada Complex,” a political thriller. His other novels include the Israeli spy novels "The Jerusalem Inception” and "The Jerusalem Assassin,” as well as "Christmas for Joshua” (a family drama dealing with interfaith conflicts), "The Mormon Candidate” (a political thriller), “Thump” (a courtroom drama featuring sexual harassment and racism) and “The Bootstrap Ultimatum” (a mystery involving the commercialization of Memorial Day). He also authored “Your Lawyer on a Short Leash - A Guide to Dealing with Lawyers” and the Holocaust biography "One Step Ahead," which inspired the musical "By Wheel and by Wing." He lives with his wife, a physician, and their four children in Maryland.
I have read everyone of your fabulous books. Kudo's to you for well earned success. I am in the Spy/Ops and Orion Team groups-have not seen anything there from you. Only have been in this group for a few days. Will you at JBC at the end of the month- I see that another author from this group will be there as well? Best, SKL
Stacey wrote: "I have read everyone of your fabulous books. Kudo's to you for well earned success. I am in the Spy/Ops and Orion Team groups-have not seen anything there from you. Only have been in this group fo..."Thank you, Stacey, for your kind and generous words.
I'm delighted that you liked my books!
Please spread the word :-)
(Not sure about JBL...time is tight between writing, raising kids, etc.)
All the best,
Avi.
www.AzrieliBooks.com
Susan wrote: "Jewish Book Authors: Has any of you had experience with the Jewish Book Council's annual network event in NYC? I am considering for this May. It's a commitment to come from the west coast and provi..."Susan wrote: "Jewish Book Authors: Has any of you had experience with the Jewish Book Council's annual network event in NYC? I am considering for this May. It's a commitment to come from the west coast and provi..."
I am new to this group. I commented on your question yesterday, but today I cant seem to find my reply. I have been going to the JBC for awhile to "choose" authors for our community. If you want some feedback, let me know.:)
This week is the last week of the countdown to Sinai, the seventh week, 49 days from freedom from Egyptian bondage to Sinai. My new book's blog http://photographgod.com explores this countdown. In addition to describing how to photograph god, it teaches how to create a spiritual blog of your life.
Hi everyone My name is Roger Radford, and I'm a former British war correspondent based in Tel Aviv. My thriller, Schreiber's Secret, has hundreds of 5-star reviews across Amazon platforms and Goodreads. It has also just been published as an audio book on audible.com and audible.co.uk Here's a trailer: http://j.mp/SS-trailer SS is also available on Kindle at US at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DNL6XRC?t... and UK at http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DNL6XRC... It is also being translated into Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. I also write a satirical Mideast Punchlines blog, so why not sign up for it at www.rogerradford.comIF YOU CAN PUT MY BOOKS DOWN, I'LL BUY YOU LUNCH Gefilte fish, Salt Beef and Latkes)! :0
Roger- Wow...I just finished your book last night. I thought it was wonderful. Clever story line. Going to suggest it for Book Fair in November in Fla. I have your other books, and will read them shortly. But... I want lunch regardless!!
Wow! That's an incredible coincidence, Stacey. Many thanks for your kind comments. I can't physically give you lunch, but I can give you the audio book of SS. Please write to me personally at radford46@ntlworld.com and I'll send you the promo code. It'll bring the book to life for you. Warm regards, Roger
I am not the author, who is deceased, but I admit that I received a copy of Gittle A Girl of the Steppes from one of her grandchildren to review. Since the author can't announce it, I will do so.This memoir, set in Ukraine at the end of 19th century, is essentially a Jewish version of Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie" series. Gittle was born in 1871 and Laura in 1867, so the time period covered is almost identical. For many American Jewish women [this book's niche audience], Gittle could be their ancestress as well. Certainly she could be my gr-grandmother, or maybe one of my gr-grandparents' sister, since Gittle came to the US a generation earlier than my grandparents.
I loved the "Little House" books, but knew those stories weren't my family's history. Maybe I've missed them, but I'm not aware of other shtetl novels told from a woman's pov, especially not a memoir. And this one, while self-published, is definitely better than nothing.
Anyone like reading Daniel Silva? I've published Daniel Silva: A Reader's Guide. The book is available on Amazon. It has background info, plot summaries, links to reviews and interviews, and book club discussion topics. I'd be happy to send an electronic copy to anyone who might want to read and review it. You can contact me at the following:Stan Schatt
schattstan@yahoo.com
Two new giveaways from Fig Tree Books to tell you about: one for Edward Lewis Wallant's classic The Pawnbroker: A Novel, now featuring a foreword by Dara Horn; the other for an original novel, The Sea Beach Line: A Novel, by Ben Nadler. Good luck!
I am not Jewish, but the Holocaust is a critical element in a novella of mine "One More Victim," so its subcategory is world literature>Jewish. Several times it has broken through the top paid 100 and once when I offered it free (which I don't do anymore) hit number 1. Recently, I was chosen among local authors by my NPR station to come in a record some writing and I picked the beginning of "One More Victim." You can hear that here: http://kcur.org/post/listen-randy-att...On Amazon, the story can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/One-More-Victim...
Randy- just read your post. Congrats. How exciting for you. I went on Amazon to read the synopsis of your book, decided it was my kind of read, and bought it today. I then glanced at the reviews, and just as as I thought- wonderful.
Thank you, Stacy. Hope One More Victim works for you!
KUDO'S to you. Go Allan!!!! Just now received this weeks JBC email. You are on the front page. Your book was just wonderful, I read it awhile ago. Amazon asked for a review, which I did yesterday. Your reviews are awesome, I'm only sorry I couldn't find something special to include that was not already in print by others. The amount of research you did is amazing. Congrats again, Stacey
Hey there.I have a few books out, and coming out, that I'd like to tell you about:
The ones that are out already are:
The Happy Workshop: An 8 week journey to real, lasting happiness
and
The Stolen Light - a collection of TRUE stories about the crazy things that can happen in Uman, Rosh Hashana time. This one already has a couple of 5 star reviews on Amazon.
And the three that are coming out in the fall, BH, are:
1) Talk to God and Fix Your Health: The real reasons why we get sick, and how to stay healthy
2) Pocket Guide: Causes and Cures of Depression
3) Pocket Guide: The How, What and Why of Talking to God
thanks for reading, and giving me the opportunity to share this stuff here.
Rivka LevyThe Happy Workshop: An eight week journey to real, lasting happinessRivka Levy
My name is Andrew Jonathan Fine, and I have two Jewish-themed romantic adventure books published on Amazon, with a third one planned.The series is called "Alouette's Wings", and it features the entry of humanity into settlement of the Milky Way through the hard work and perseverance of a Jewish family and all their friends.
The first book, "Alouette's Song", chronicles how four teens make the Jewish people essentially immune to another Holocaust through the invention of a faster-than-light drive and its distribution through humanity before the blueprints can be suppressed.
The second book, "Alouette's Dream", concerns the coming of age of a daughter from the original crew, and her fight to keep the dream going of a Jewish people free from want, fear, and persecution.
The third book, "Alouette's Path", is projected for 2016.
Also, one of the Jews is from Texas.
Best of luck to you. It sounds like the ultimate dream to me. Do you have a trade publisher? Or did you SP? Do you have an agent? What's most important to you in the writing/publishing process? Why? Is your faster-than-light drive based upon folding space or chemical propulsion? Why? My Holocaust book was published by an Israeli publisher in 2007. However, next month it will be republished by Texas Tech University Press. I must confess however, that it was my agent who re-sold the story to a university. I don't know about you, but I feel a powerful need to promote the value of tolerance. I also decided to make my Holocaust novel an epic love story, to enhance marketability and also because my heart goes out to young Jewish lovers in 1939, about to be swallowed up by the terror of the Shoah.
Good luck. Your books sound terrific. Keep up the great work.
Well, I just wish it was more popular. I considered my series too controversial to approach a standard publisher with, but now if there is one willing to "adopt" me, I would reconsider, but I am self-published and without an agent. I sure could use more reviews and free advertising, though! Do you want to agent me to your agent :)I use Ingram-Spark to print my books, and I also sell on Amazon and B&N. Look at my reviews there and on Goodreads.
The FTL drive is based a little bit upon both. It's a graduate student's discovery of a wormhole generator created as a side effect of the hypothetical clean power master's thesis she is working on for her professor. Only, a key material is no longer hypothetical, just extremely rare.
Alouette's Dream has the Holocaust time travel and a love triangle during the 1938 period, where the Jewish heroine already married encounters a young man who saved her from Mengele's clutches. She has to decide whether rewarding him in the time honored manner would be adultery against a husband she married in 2037.
I'll let you read and find out the rest.
Almost none of us will become a best-selling author, unless we're already a celebrity or we write non-fiction and we are a well-known subject-matter expert. That being said, some of us can earn some decent royalties and obtain respect by writing fiction. It's just much more difficult and you must adhere to some useful rules on platform development. It all begins with our author platform for fiction. The platform is each and every positive item that appears from a Google search of your name. Every time you obtain a positive review from a compelling review organization in your genre, the platform becomes bigger. Every newspaper and magazine article about you, every TV, radio or blog appearance, each time you publish an article and all of your positive reviews - enhance your platform.
Then, after your platform reaches several pages of positive items in a Google name search (no, not several items; several pages of positive items about you), you become much more interesting to literary agents and major publishers.
Why should you go to all of this effort? Why should you devote literally years to writing new books, obtaining newspaper & magazine articles, TV, radio, Internet successes, terrific reviews, etc.)?
Only a literary agent can open the doors to major publishers. Why should a novice author want a major publisher? Well, the obvious answer is fame. You can count the number of best-selling self-published (SP) fiction authors on your fingers and toes. And most of them were already famous before switching to SP.
The odds of becoming a famous fiction author without help from an agent or major publisher is lower than your odds of winning the state lottery. So having a major publisher will drive your platform and make it easier to find an agent and other new publishers.
But you'll need an agent in order to reach that famous publisher's acquisitions director.
Here's a terrific reason why it's good to have a major publisher. While your publisher is spending time and money selling your book, you have more time to write your next books. Yes, all authors must market. But when you have a major publisher, they take some of the marketing, distribution and sales tasks away. Those are the time killers of SP. You end up spending so much time on editing, printing, distribution, marketing, sales, stocking and mailing that you have precious little time left to write.
For us, author platform development can be a ticket to success. I was able to parlay a book that I wrote in 1986 into a contract with a textbook company called Kendall-Hunt. That simple process put me on the map. It became much easier to find a publisher for my debut novel in 2007. Once you have been published by a trade publisher, your platform becomes more powerful. Although I SP two of own books, I really can't imagine doing it for fiction.
It can be as difficult to find a good agent as it is to find a small, independent publisher on your own. My debut novel, "Jacob's Courage," was published by a small Israeli publisher. But next month, it will be republished by Texas Tech University Press. That's the power of my agent. Without her connections, no major publisher would have taken a chance on me. I owe it to her. But it took six years of steady platform building before my agent found me interesting enough to contract with. Then, it only took a few months to receive an offer from Texas Tech.
What I'm saying here is that being a successful fiction author is very difficult, time-consuming and it requires a great deal of dedication and hard work. I devoted a few hours every day over several years to platform building. I'm still not a famous fiction author. But if you Google my name, you'll see what I mean about building your platform.
If you have talent and you're willing to devote considerable effort every day over years, you just might attract an agent who will make you a famous author. But it's not easy. Best of luck to you.
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