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Have you uploaded your book onto Good Reads? Do you have a link for it?
Now, about me. LOL
I founded this group because not only am I the owner of two publishing houses, but I truly believe that some of the best reading you are going to find today is available only through independent presses?
Now, I realize that's a bold statement, but I say this because I know indie presses take chances on books that conglomerate publishers won't touch. Many of these books are fabulous, but edgy. Being small, we can take advantage of this. :)
My two houses are: Wild Child Publishing.com, a mainstream fiction/non-fiction publisher, and Freya's Bower.com, a romance and erotica publisher.
I am interested in reading more indie press books.
Please share your story, your favorites, and your observations.
Marci
I am Kristie Leigh Maguire. My books are published through Star Publish LLC. I founded Star Publish LLC in 2004 and sold it in Jan 08. I am still the Publishing Consultant there.Here is the link to my author's site:
http://kristieleighmaguire.com
Current in print title: Affairs of the Heart
Current ebooks: Affairs of the Heart, Desert Heat, Cabin Fever, No Lady and Her Tramp, From the Far Side of the Sun
My books are listed here at Goodreads.
Thanks for the invite to join the group. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.
Kristie Leigh Maguire
I am John Lawson, a professional technical writer and online help developer.I am the author of Sorrow, soon to be released by Drollerie Press, and two POD published books, Witch Ember and its sequel, The Raven .
My author's site is WitchEmber.com, where you can find sample chapters, reviews, and the like.
Thank you for including me in this group! I look forward to getting to know you and your work.
I'm Shaun Jeffrey, a struggling UK horror author - having grown up in a house in a cemetery, I guess I wouldn't write anything else really:)I have two books available.
Evilution: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
And a collection of short stories entitled, Voyeurs of Death: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
My website can be found at: http://www.shaunjeffrey.com
Thanks for inviting me, Marci!I'm D.N. Lyons, first-time author-to-be of What Flavor Are You?, a short story about the hazards of ice pops and boyfriends. It used to be Popsicles, but my editor kindly pointed out that Popsicle probably wouldn't like it if I used their name in a gay sex story. Shame, shame. It really tied the story together.
My first five books were published by a small press (and my next two will be too). If you enjoy action-adventure or satire you can learn about them here...http://jhhk-author.blogspot.com
Hello, I'm Sharon Pennington, native Texan. My debut novel, Hoodoo Money, was released in May by Draumr Publishing, a small independent publishing house in Columbia, Maryland. And they're interested in a sequel.
I tried the agent route first with no luck. Draumr did a wonderful job with my novel - it's beautiful - and they are very author friendly.
However, a good portion of the marketing falls to me. Does anyone have advice to offer? I've done postcards, press releases, flyers are presently being printed for local mom-and-pop/swap-n-shop bookstores. I purposely used a number of locales in the novel, and I'm contacting proprietors, sending some of them a complimentary copy of Hoodoo Money.
I've created a website (that was interesting)http://www.sharonpenningtonwrites.web...
Other ideas? Thanks!
Sharon
Hello to everyone!I self-published a book of stories based on lies...I mean stories...by father told me about growing up on a farm in West Texas (hi, Sharon!) during the Depression. I put "Tales of a Texas Boy" on the group bookshelf.
I have a scifi titled "First Duty" just released by Sam's Dot Publishing. SDP is also publishing my Aladdinesque fantasy titled "The Seven Adventures of Cadida."
I'm working on the second book in a series titled "Bad Spelling". Another kids' fantasy. I'm querying the first book and hope somebody likes it enough. Tried agents first. To heck with 'em. I love small Indy publishers.
I write for middle-grade since I don't know how adults act.
I'm an Oregonian, born and raised. Wasted 35 years as a tech writer (hi, John!). I took up fiction instead a couple of years ago.
Marci's Wild Child published a couple of anthologies in which I have stories: Weirdly 1 and 2.
My website is at http://marvadasef.com/
I agree with Wildchild...independent presses do take more chances. The state of publishing today, like the music industry, has become too focused on formula novels designed to sell huge amounts. Good storytelling has gone out the window, and authors who don't play by the rules are out of luck. When I first joined Goodreads i was delighted to find my book was already listed here. I also uploaded it to the group. My website is http://www.freewebs.com/brooklyndarkc... You can buy the book at http://www.lulu.com/content/1099166 And Sharon???
Marketing has been my Number One Challenge. I think you should start a thread just on that.
My name is Savannah Chase, I'm from Canada. I am a published erotica and romance author. I have been writing for over 13 years. I have a book called Bid For Love coming out August 18, 2008 from Lyrical Press. I also have a story called Pleasure After The Pain coming out later in the year from Red Rose Publishing.I'm a huge fan of the paranormal genre, especially vampires...I'm a bookaholic and proud of it...
If you wish to check out some free reads or a bit more info about me and my work you can hop over to my official site and my official yahoo loop...
www.savannahchase.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/savanna...
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I think a marketing thread would be a great idea.
Welcome to everyone.
Marci
Pauline Baird Jones here. Native of Wyoming, lived in New Orleans for 18 years, then moved to Houston six years ago. I've been married for 33 yrs, have three children, two married, one a college student.I have eight published novels and four non-fiction releasing this year, all with indie presses. My latest novel, THE KEY, just won a bronze medal in the Independent Book Awards.
My nonfiction is:
MADE UP MAYHEM - how to write action/suspense, releasing next month.
ADAPTING YOUR NOVEL FOR FILM - releasing next month
MANAGING YOUR BOOK WRITING BUSINESS - writing with Jamie Engle/releasing in Sept
YOUR AUTHOR PROMOTION PLATFORM - writing with Jamie Engle/releasing in Sept.
I publish with Hard Shell Word Factory and L&L Dreamspell. :-)
If that's not enough, you can read more about me at: www.perilouspauline.com
:-)
cheers,
Pauline
I'm Libby Cone. I wrote my MA thesis as a novel on the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WWII and published it in slightly different form (i.e., I axed about half of it, following a friend's advice) with BookSurge as War on the Margins: A Novel. I have a Web site (www.waronthemargins.com) and an Amazon blog. I think I've been bitten by the historical fiction bug, because I am now working on a book about an obscure Dutch colony in what is now Delaware (I drove from Philly to Lewes DE and back yesterday to go to a tiny museum). If this next project ever gets done, I might explore a small indie publisher, as I'm frustrated by not being listed on Ingram.
Celia Hayes - originally from California, wound up in Texas after twenty years in the military, began writing for a mil-blog, then doing book reviews for a couple of other blogs... I did a family memoir, "Our Grandpa Was an Alien", because so many of the blog-fans liked my nostalgia pieces, then a novel based on the unknown story of the Stephens-Townsend Party, "To Truckee's Trail". This December I have a long historical saga coming out "The Adelsverein Trilogy" - all about the German settlements in the Texas Hill Country. (What - you never heard of about how there were so many Germans on the frontier that you could hardly find anyone in Gillespie County who spoke English? It's another unknown story of thefrontier...) I also had a go at doing my historical novels the traditional way, with an agent and a mainstream publisher, before realising that what Marci said at the beginning of this thread was true; the best and most original stuff is NOT being found at traditional publishers. My website is www.celiahayes.com
Hi, Peggy Ullman Bell here. I have 2 hystorical novels on the market, one from iUniverse the other from CreateSpace [links below signature]Visitors are welcome at my website http://peggyullmanbell.com and my blog http://peggyullmanbell.com/sappho_sin... where I am currently featuring an interview with Owen Fiddler, subject and star of Marvin Wilson's latest biographical novel.
I believe herstory to be an awkward word so I use hyststory = hyst (from the Greek for uterus) + story. Vocally, it is globally understood and visually, for me, it works as does Re-versing when used to mean Versing again the altered aspects of our hystory.
Now that y'all are totally confused I say --
Blessed Be,
Peggy Jay aka Peggy Ullman Bell
Author: FIXIN' THINGS, a novel of women @ Gettysburg ISBN:0595218415
&
SAPPHO SINGS, a fictionalized bio of The Poetess of Lesbos ISBN:1438214316
Hi! Kathryn Sullivan here. I write young adult fantasy and science fiction. So far I have three books out from Amber Quill Press: THE CRYSTAL THRONE, AGENTS & ADEPTS, and
TALKING TO TREES (all three of which are on Goodreads); a children's book (MICHAEL & THE ELF) from Writer's Exchange E-publishing; and short stories in a few anthologies from Big Finish.
My website is http://kathrynsullivan.com/ where I have a few sample chapters and other info.
Thanks!
Hi, everyone! I'm Debbie Mumford and I write fantasy romance, YA fantasy, and urban fantasy (anyone see a pattern here?) *LOL*Marci is my publisher at both Freya's Bower and Wild Child.
Please stop by my website (www.debbiemumford.com) or my profile here at GoodReads for excerpts from my books: Sorcha's Heart; Second Sight; Dragons' Choice; Glass Magic; and two anthologies - "Dreams & Desires" and "Star Stepping"
Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
I'm Maggie Toussaint, and I must say Debbie Mumford is my hero for figuring out how to get her Freya's Bower covers to show up on this site. I've yet to master that skill, LOL!I am published by three small presses: Freya's Bower, The Wild Rose Press, and Five Star. All have great things to recommend them. All require a good bit of author-instigated promotion.
I'm looking forward to connecting with other writers in this group. check out my books, reviews, and excerpts at www.maggietoussaint.com
Hi Everyone!I'm Kathryn Meyer Griffith and I've had 11 books published (romance, romantic horror, time travel, suspense and murder mysteries) and soon to be 12. I've published with Kensington, Dorchester, Avalon Books and now THE WILD ROSE PRESS who do e and paperback books. As scary as some of my titles seem I always write wholesome books -no gore, sex or bad language. Been writing 37 years; published 24 of them. I have self-made book trailers with original music by my singer/songwriter brother, Jim Meyer at www.myspace.com/kathrynmeyergriffith and also at Bebo www.bebo.com/kathrynmeyerG ....please go take a look! Oooh, Marketing! This last year as I've gone into e-publishing ....have I learned a lot! Anyone need help making book trailers or need e-marketing advice just message me. Looking for an agent that takes good old-fashioned horror....any suggestions? Kate (Kathryn Meyer Griffith) rdgriff@htc.net
Hi All, I'm Nell Dixon and I write contemporary womens fiction. I'm published by Moonlit Romance, By Grace publishing, Samhain publishing, The People's Friend pocket novels, Linden large print and Little Black Dress.You can find me on my space, face book, at my website http://www.nelldixon.com and at my blog at http://www.nelldixonrw.blogspot.com. I have excerpts here and at my website. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
Maggie - About getting your books to show up...
On your "My Books" page, look for the "You have ?? books - Add more" text at the top of the column on the right-hand side. From the new page, look to the right and choose "manually add books" under "other options"
I had to add my books and then go back and edit them to add the picture. Haven't figured out how to do it all in one step. Sigh.
Good luck!
Hi, All!I'm Janet Clark and I've written one novel, Blind Faith. You can find out more about it on my website, http://www.janeteclark.com It's published through 1st World Publishing in Fairfield, Iowa, my home state. I liked working with a somewhat local company. I'm looking forward to visiting with everybody.
Hi right back, Kim Watters!Debbie Mumford - I've been all through the editing pages and the goldarned #@!thing sto;; won't upload my book cover from FB whether I sent it to my site, Fictionwise, or Photobucket. I finally sent out a plea to their help line here.
Happy Wednesday everyone
Maggie
www.maggietoussaint.com
Hey Nell, I didn't see you up there! Welcome to the group!Maggie
Hi Kim my Wild Rose author colleague.... You're everywhere!! Got a question for you. Do you know any good Christian publishers (e or otherwise) I could send an end of days novel to?? Reply to rdgriff@htc.net
Hi my name is Matthew Abuelo.I'm a writer of poetry, fiction and politics. I tend to write about the underbelly of New York City.
My two books are last American Roar and Organic Hotels. One of the best indie presses I have come a cross is soft skull press.
Hi, everyone. I'm Jami Davenport, and I write for Siren Publishing. I have two books out with Siren, "Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?" and "The Dance." Both books are available in ebook and print.
Hello, my non de plume is Made in DNA.I write serial pulp microfiction with cyberpunk, sci-fi, bizarro and adult themes, and short stories (cyberpunk, sci-fi). Most of my short story fiction is here.
I have one ebook self published which you can access here.
By 'microfiction' I don't mean 'flash fiction', but it could certainly be categorized such. I mean fiction that is no more than 140 characters PER line. That's approximately 25 words per sentence. My first and second microfiction works are serialized at Twitter.com. You can sample my first piece here at GoodReads under my profile.
Thanks much.
Hello,I am Eric Blackwell. I self-published a book entitled "Skinny Dipping with the Savior". The book is about revealing your true self with God to have an honest relationship with him. It is written in a conversational tone and I am very pleased with the outcome.
http://www.SkinnyDippingWithTheSavior...
Hi all.I've been lurking on this group for some time, but I don't think I've ever introduced myself. My name is Amanda Hamm. I am the author of two very different books. The first is a very light love story called Dear Jane Letters. You can read reviews on Amazon (and one or two here) for more information.
My second book is a sci-fi novella set in Antarctica. The title is Zero Station. I have the first chapter of this one on my author page.
Both books are in print and are also on Kindle and Mobipocket.
This is why I haven't introduced myself before. It always reads so much like an ad. Obviously, it would be great if anyone was interested in my books enough to buy one, but I just wanted to share my background. I am also a SAHM to two little ones and work on an occasional freelance article.
Hey, great thread!My book, Courage in Patience, a story of hope for those who have endured abuse, is published by Kunati Books, Inc., an independent publisher. Kunati won Independent Publisher of the Year from ForeWord Magazine, at this year's BEA in Los Angeles!
Beth Fehlbaum, author
Courage in Patience, a story of hope for those who have endured abuse
http://courageinpatience.blogspot.com
Chapter 1 is online!
Hey,We ourselves at Abbeville Press are, in fact, independent publishers! We specialize in arts and illustrated books - you know, those coffee table books - and have recently begun our foray into family books (parenting advice, children's books, etc.)
We hope you guys check us out and enjoy our titles!
Hello All. I'm Ross Brighton, and a poet from New Zealand. My first book is "A Pelt, a Shrub, a Soil Sample", and is forthcoming from Neoismist Press.
Ahoy, my name is Ginnetta Correli and I am the author of the Lost Episodes of Beatie Scareli. A dark, novel written as a hybrid of a movie script. I published the book myself under my publishing imprint: Marshmallow Press.
If you like, please visit my website at:
http://www.beatiescareli.com
Hi,I'm Glenn G. Thater. I write Fantasy/Horror stories. Several of my short stories are posted in my profile here on Goodreads. My books are published through CreateSpace and Amazon Kindle.
I'm currently writing a series called Harbinger of Doom - the first book of which is available on Amazon.com (paperback and kindle). Excerpts are posted on my Goodreads profile.
Here's the blurb:
Mad sorcerers open a gateway to the very pits of hell, releasing demons of darkest nightmare; only the intrepid knights of House Eotrus stand in their way. Eotrus discovers the knight Theta’s secret – a secret so horrifying as to shatter a man's mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
Harbinger of Doom by Glenn G. Thater is now available in Kindle and eBook formats from Amazon.com and other leading retailers. Harbinger of Doom collects the first two stories (The Gateway and The Fallen Angle) of Thater’s groundbreaking series Harbinger of Doom into a single volume. This digital version of Harbinger of Doom features fantastic new cover art.
HARBINGER OF DOOM
In Harbinger of Doom, Glenn G. Thater transports you to a time of legendary heroes, spectacular duels, courtly intrigue, otherworldly evils, and ancient forbidden magics. This first volume in an epic series is certain to delight fantasy fans everywhere. When mad sorcerers open a gateway to the very pits of hell, releasing demons of darkest nightmare upon the world, only the intrepid knights of House Eotrus stand in their way. Claradon Eotrus recruits Angle Theta and Gabriel Garn, mysterious knights of mystical power to stand with him against the tide of chaos that threatens to engulf the world and destroy mankind. Theta and Garn take up their swords one last time against the coming darkness - a darkness from which only one will emerge. But Claradon has bought far more than he’s bargained for, when his comrade Ob discovers the terrifying secret of Angle Theta. A secret so horrifying as to shatter a man's mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
Mr. Thater's books can be purchased from Amazon.com. Mr. Thater's Amazon.com profile page, which includes a complete listing of his books can be accessed here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/...
If you're outside the United States and can't purchase from Amazon.com, you can purchase Mr. Thater's Trade Paperback books directly from the Publisher using these links:
Harbinger of Doom (1st Edition): http://www.createspace.com/3334712
Harbinger of Doom (2nd Edition): http://www.createspace.com/3342167
regards,
glenn g. thater
Just found this group and thought I'd give it a shot. I see a few folks I know here. I've been published by two independent publishers. My first three Greg McKenzie mysteries are from Durban House, and the fourth is from Night Shadows Press. I also have the first of a new series from Night Shadows coming out in April.The McKenzie series features a retired Air Force OSI agent and his wife who, in the last two books, have become private investigators in Nashville. You can check out reviews and opening chapters of all the books at my website: http://www.chesterdcampbell.com. I also have a Holiday Gift sale with 40% off.
Hi, Chester - I do historical novels about the American frontier! You might also want to check out the Independent Authors Guild (www.independentauthorsguild.com) where a bunch of us ornery independent sorts have clubbed together to do joint marketing stuff, and general advice and support!Celia Hayes
Author - "To Truckee's Trail" and "The Adelsverein Trilogy"
www.celiahayes.com
Hi everyone, It's nice to meet you. I joined because I'm four chapters and a rewrite away from publishing my first book. I want to research my options and this group seems pretty knowledgabel.Elizabeth
Hello Chester, Elizabeth, and all!I'd like to second Celia's recommendation to check out the Independent Authors Guild. Not only do the members have many wonderful books to their credit, the data files maintained at the site have tons of practical and helpful advice for indie authors.
My own series of three novels, Distant Cousin, has proven quite popular yet it doesn't fit the niches of traditional publishing. I'm so glad to have gone independent!
Hi All,I am looking for tips on how to do a book event. I have done a few before, but I am not overly confident on this aspect of the business and would appreciate your advice. I am planning to talk about my writing process and my book- any suggestions, ideas, ways to make it interesting, etc.?
Thanks,
Janet
Janet wrote: "Hi All,I am looking for tips on how to do a book event. I have done a few before, but I am not overly confident on this aspect of the business and would appreciate your advice. I am planning to ..."
Take a look at the Independent Authors Guild and PODBRAM. (Google to find them.) Both have personal and specific advice on book events.
Best,
Al
Distant Cousin guy
Thank you, Al! I have started reading articles on both sites; there's alot of good stuff there.Janet
Yes there is, and don't hesitate to join IAG, either. The members include authors, indie publishers, business types, all sorts of people, and they're friendly and helpful. You can list your book there, too. Celia will help you do that. See her 12/03 post, above.Best wishes!
Hello,New to this group - I'm the editor of my husband's (Michael J. Sullivan) books. He has a six-book fantasy series: The Riyria Revelations. The books are all written but only 2 are "out there" at the moment: The Crown Conspiracy | Avempartha
He is published by Aspirations Media Inc. An independent press in Minnesota.
Title: The Crown Conspiracy
Author: Michael J. Sullivan
ISBN: ISBN: 978-0980003437 / 0980003431
Genre: Fantasy
Published: Aspirations Media Inc (October 2008)
ABOUT THE BOOK
Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles until they become the unwitting scapegoats in a plot to murder the king. Sentenced to death, they have only one way out…and so begins this epic tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. The writing style focuses on characters and plot rather than verbose world building. This first book of the Riyria Revelations is a heroic adventure written for adult readers yet suitable for those 13 and older.
AWARDS
2008 ReaderViews Literary Award Finalist
2008 Fantasy Book Critic Notable Indie
2007 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Fantasy
2008 Adventure Writers Competition, 5th place
SAMPLE REVIEWS
"The Crown Conspiracy is right up my alley, traditional fantasy, "good" bad guys, a large dose of humor, lots of character development and plenty of surprises." — Fantasy Debut
"Michael J. Sullivan has written a book I will read over and over again and it most definitely will always reside on my favorite’s shelf." — ReaderViews
"There is so many layers to this story that to explain it in a few words is nigh impossible." — Front Street Reviews
"The Crown Conspiracy is great fun and a romp end to end...Highly recommended and another positive surprise for 2008. — Fantasy Book Critic
"A fast paced and riveting fantasy, "The Crown Conspiracy" is well worth reading." — Midwest Book Review
"From the first chapter to the last, the plot twisted and turned in unexpected directions. It takes a great writer to weave a tale that surprises me, that keeps me in suspense, that keeps me reading late into the night and Michael J. Sullivan is a great writer." — Dee Marie, author: The Sons of Avalon
"The Crown Conspiracy was a page turning delight. Each character was intricately constructed so that an air of realism surrounded them. The twists and turns of the novel freed it from predictability and that in itself is refreshing these days. Sullivan is a master story teller" — Violette L. Reid, author: The First Chronicle of Zayashariya: Out of Night
"It's hard to believe that the Crown Conspiracy is Michael J. Sullivan's first novel. He writes with the confidence, the skill, and the sophistication of a seasoned veteran. He has created a story that works on many levels: an epic adventure, a medieval mystery, a fantasy, and a coming -of-age tale." — Susan McLeod, author: Soul and Shadow
ABOUT THE SERIES
Instead of a string of sequels, The Riyria Revelations is a six-book fantasy series conceived as a single epic tale divided into individual episodes. All were written before the first was released so that plot elements are intertwined, yet each is self-contained and can be read independently from each other. With this series you will not be held hostage to read the next one--you will simply want to. Coming in April 2009, the second book entitled Avempartha is available for pre-order now from Amazon.com.
To see all the reviews Click here
I'm Adam Lowe. I own Dog Horn Publishing, which publishes a short story/poetry/art mag (Polluto) amongst other things.My first novel will be published July 1st by CROSSING CHAOS enigmatic ink. There's a teaser website featuring some of the artwork (it'll be fully illustrated in colour) here: http://www.troglodyterose.com.
I'm Cliff Ball, 35, pursuing a BA in English, author of the science fiction novel Don't Mess With Earth published by Virtualbookworm.com this year. My other one is a time travel novella that I will eventually re-write into a much longer novel, Out of Time, which was published by Iuniverse last year.For more information, my blogs, a couple of short stories, and links to various places, please check out my website: http://cliffball.webs.com
Books Published by Independent Publishers
Books mentioned in this topic
Don't Mess With Earth (other topics)Out of Time: A Time Travel Novel (other topics)
Desert Heat (other topics)
Avempartha (other topics)
I'm Brooklyn Darkchild, originally from Brooklyn but now proud to call Cincinnati my home. I've got nine children and fifteen grandkids. My publishing house is called Brooklyn Dreams and I self published my debut novel This Ain't No Hearts and Flowers Love Story through Lulu. The first four chapters of my book are posted on my Goodreads author's page.