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Book Savvy Spotlight on Derek Smith

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Bringing you exclusive interviews with authors featured in the Book Savvy Newsletter. Ou r Guest is Derek Smith, author of ' No Cousin of Mine ' -A book about true life post - war stories.  The foreword to this book has been written by John Noakes, probably the most famous of all the presenters of the Blue Peter programme. Enjoy the interview. Q1: Can you tell us a little about your book, 'No Cousin of Mine'? The title 'No Cousin of Mine' is taken from a favourite drinking song of Number 256 RAF squadron that was serving in Western Germany shortly after the end of the Second World War. The book is a sequence of real life stories involving a young man and his comrades during their time of National Service. It is about being conscripted into a rigidly disciplined, sometimes harsh system and learning how to survive. It is about young lads, most only 18, entering this system and emerging after 2 years as men. It is about learning to make the system

Author Spotlight with Steve Morris

An interview by Katie Salidas, ' Written In Blood' Blog Friday, November 26, 2010 K.S. Hello and welcome to the blog. I am very excited to have you here. Why don’t we start off with a small introduction? Tell us a little about yourself. S.M. So great to be here. Nice to meet you. My name is Steve Morris and I am based in the North West of the UK. In 2009 I wrote a book of short stories called “In All Probability” which was well-received by the Press. Despite a range of reviews including comments such as “an often disturbing imagination”, I was greatly encouraged by the reception of my first effort. For a living, I travel around my region to teach math and science to students who are too ill to get to school. Some stories that I wrote in my teenage years found their way into magazines, so I compiled a collection of them into a book with the help of a publisher. Now I am back with a second complimentary collection of (longer) shorts called “Jumble Tales.” K.S. Any inte

Book Savvy Spotlight on Julius Falconer

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Bringing you exclusive interviews with authors featured in the Book Savvy Newsletter. Our Guest is Julius Falconer, a retired teacher and member of the Crime Writers’ Association. He writes detective stories that are clever, witty, erudite and stylish. The novels are a genuinely refreshing approach to good old murder mystery, a new style of penmanship for the hardened mystery fan. Enjoy the interview. Q1: Can you tell us a little about your book (The Spider's Banquet) featured in the of Book Savvy Newsletter? A valuable mediaeval manuscript is kept, unknown except to a few scholars, in an isolated monastery, until, in a bewildering sequence of events, it is copied, sold and stolen - not necessarily in that order - and the focus of deaths. Real history is interwoven with fiction as the detectives seek to unravel the web of deceit and murder and to identify the spider at its centre. (The title is a reference to Roussel's ballet of 1913, but its relevance becomes prop

Born To Survive. The fox hunting debate goes on...

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A Reflection by Grahame Howard, author of 'The Wishing Book' Series. October 2010 Her footsteps resounded on the concrete path as she made her way to the back door. Overhead, the moon hung in the sky like some large floodlight, illuminating the countryside around. With breath almost frozen to her lips she reached out for the door handle as she fumbled with her key. “Was that a sound?” she thought as she glanced to her right and looked into the partly shaded face of a sitting fox.  This was the sight that greeted my youngest daughter as she returned home one night from a disco. To say she entered the back door rather quickly would not be far from the truth. In fact, to say she catapulted herself in the door would be a more appropriate statement! Ever since we had moved into our house I had longed for this to happen to me. I had seen badgers and the odd hedgehog. We had even had a herd of heifers in the yard, but still the fox eluded my gaze. There is something about the fo

Never Mind Where the Ball Went - Witty Golf Stories

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A superb collection of hilarious golfing stories based on years of adventures on golf courses around the world. Have you ever thought of throwing your clubs with a bit of draw? Or deliberately playing slowly to rattle the opposition? Have you used the well-timed tactless remark to gain advantage? This book tells you how such behaviour rebounds on the club golfer. The author Forbes Abercrombie is a retired surgeon who took up golf in his early twenties, getting down to a single figure handicap at his best. There is something for everyone in this volume. A word of warning though; this is not recommended bedtime reading, as you will have finished the book before you can put it down! Find out more… Never Mind Where the Ball Went other Golf Stories Delightfully entertaining golfing stories based on real life adventures. … witty stories for the discerning golfer ……. publishedbestsellers.com

The Single Best Marketing Tool for an Author?

By C. Patrick Schulze, August 23rd, 2010 If you’re unfamiliar with the idea of a blog, the term comes from the contraction of the phrase, “web log.” A blog is simply a way to post whatever you wish to the Internet. Many think of it as a free, simple, easy-to-maintain website and others consider it an open journal. A blog, as with every part of your marketing, has but one main purpose. It’s to raise awareness of you and your books and novels. However, it also serves a number of other purposes. Your blog: helps establish your credibility as an author allows others to learn of your books and novels sells and pre-sell your books, 24/7 allows you to have a two-way conversation with your potential customers serves to promote your existing and upcoming books and novels allows you to communicate about things that are of importance to you can put you in touch with other authors for collaborate, not competitive, efforts can even help you develop the habit of writing on a regular

Post war-time account. A candid & positive feedback by Ken Newton

No Cousin of Mine . 9th August 2010 " I too was at RAF Ahlhorn in 1954. The book is an excellent read - I couldn't put it down - read it the first day I purchased it. I liked the visit to the Hamburg cemetary and his meeting with a German woman - quite spooky. This was a great read and I only wish that I'd had the ability to write such an entertaining book. "   Find out more: No Cousin of Mine

Tips for Your Online Book Promotion by Marsha Friedman

It’s Not About the Technology, It’s About the Customers Date: 18/8/10 When I started working with authors on their publicity campaigns, the landscape was reasonably simple. Arranging phone interviews on talk radio shows, appearances on TV and getting reviews in major newspapers and magazines drove consumer interest. Everyone bought their books in bookstores and the only people interested in the Internet were some computer geeks. Boy, have things changed. Today 44 percent of ALL books sold in North America are sold online at Amazon.com. What’s more, e-books now account for nearly 30 percent of all of Amazon’s sales. I want to underscore the importance of this information, because one of the most difficult things to do in the mass consumer marketplace is to figure out where your customers might be. For the book market, it’s no mystery – nearly half of your customers are researching and buying online. They live there, so that’s where you need to be. Moreover, the e-book is growing i

GREAT book promotion lists from The Creative Penn!

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Authors have to do their own marketing, that is the reality of the publishing industry whether you get a publishing deal or you self-publish. These days anyone can market globally using just a computer and their time. It may take effort, but it doesn’t need to cost you anything – and you might even enjoy it! Many thanks to the 'The Creative Penn' for compiling these comprehensive lists of articles, audios and inspiration for marketing your books. Topic covered include. * The Basics: Author Branding and the Author Platform * Social Networking * Podcasting * Video * Speaking * Other Book Marketing Strategies Access all these and more by clicking on this link: Be sure to come back and share some feedback. . .

Born 2 Rule: Memoirs of Frederick III. By Kevin Konomanyi

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15-year old author releases an intriguing novel where history comes to life! An inspiring story of political intrigue, courage and determination that will inform and intrigue in equal measure. An enthralling historical fiction taut with vivid characterisation. The past blends with the present in this novel with a cast of unforgettable historical characters in an inspiring story of political intrigue, courage and determination, love and loss. It is easy to forget that this book is a work of fiction. Find out more ..an inspiring story where history comes to life... publishedbestsellers.com . .

Want to improve your own writing? Reflections from novelist Sheyna Galyan on writing.......

Monday, July 12, 2010 Tips For Writing   Write the story within you. Most writers will tell you to write the book that's in you right now, the book you think about every waking minute, the book you have no choice about writing. Don't write the book your publisher wants, or the book your mother wants, or the book that's guaranteed to make the New York Times bestsellers list. If it's not the book that is kicking and screaming to get out of your head and onto paper, you'll only wind up being disappointed in it, and it probably won't please your publisher, your mother, or anyone at the New York Times. Hand in hand with that goes... Believe in yourself. This is crucial to not only writing well, but selling the book you do write. If it's too elusive, too overwhelming, or causes you to snort derisively, please consult with a good therapist. Keep a journal of ideas. You can keep an actual journal or book and write down story ideas, character names, plot tw

Book Marketing Information by Christian Author Promotions & Book Marketing

Thursday, July 15, 2010 Here are some great sites that you might find valuable to you with regards to marketing your books, from Christian Author Promotions & Book Marketing Vis ta Print - Offers free products, free designing and lots of additional products from post cards, to letterhead, to business cards and other great advertising and marketing tools. www.visitaprint.com PhotoBucket - A great place to host pictures, videos and create photo albums. It's free and lots of fun. www.photobucket.com Go Daddy - Go Daddy is the premier hosting company for web sites, From domains to hosting to you name it and they have it. www.godaddy.com The Blog Catalog - If you have a authors blog this is a great community to join and share your authors blog. They have some intense traffic. www.blogcatalog.com Christian Top 1000 - Join the Christian Top 1000 and add your authors web site or blog. www.christiantop1000.com The Authors Club - Don't forget to join the Authors C

PR with Passion: Successful book promotion in a challenging era | SeacoastOnline.com

By Stefanie Guzikowski July 01, 2010 2:00 AM " Many people think that when they're finished writing their book, the hard work is over, but the truth is, marketing is critical to an author's success. Marketing campaigns do more than drive sales. They generate awareness and excitement about a book, create a sense of urgency, demonstrate the author's expertise and build a community of fans and supporters, who can also serve as "ambassadors" for the book and the author. While marketing does take time, energy and money, today's authors can't afford not to implement a marketing campaign. Authors work hard to stand out as creative, talented writers, and they must tap into that creativity once again to develop an engaging, powerful marketing campaign. It takes considerable effort and time to successfully promote and market a book prior to, during, and after a book launch. In fact, promotion should begin three to six months prior to printing and continue

TGIF Book Marketing Tips: How to communicate online to get better book sales | The Official BookBuzzr Blog

July 2nd, 2010 Guest Expert: Teresa Morrow You have taking on the endeavor of writing a book. In order to sell your book, you will need to tell people about it. You will need to communicate the message about your book so those readers who resonate with your book will want to know more about you and the book. And how you communicate this message can either bring in more sales or possibly drive people away from wishing to know more about your book. 1. Communication is give and take – Any meaningful conversation consists of listening and speaking. You are excited to share the message of your book with people, but don’t allow this enthusiasm hinder you listening to the questions, comments and suggestions others may communicate with you during a conversation. You do not want to dominate the conversation by talking about you and your book and not allowing others to share their part of the conversation. By listening to others in a conversation, you will open yourself up to meeting new p

The Wordsmith Award

Publishedbestsellers.com Presents: The Wordsmith Award First Prize: £200 (Or equivalent currency of winner's choice) Second Prize: Julius Falconer Novel Series Competition Genre: Fiction (Novels) Closing: Bi-annual* Rules: 1. Entry to consist of maximum 500 words synopsis of the work plus the first 5,000 words. 2. A front sheet containing all contact details and the title of the work. 3. Announcement of results shall be electronically via email to the email address used for entry except where otherwise advised. Only successful entrants will be notified. 4. The finished manuscript must not exceed 80,000 words. Manuscripts will not be returned. 5. Entry £5.00 per manuscript: Cheques to be made payable to PSL or via PAYPAL email link. Post all entries electronically c/o Competitions@publishedbestsellers.co.uk If Authors do not have email access or prefer postal entry, send to: Published Bestsellers c/o 7 Groveherst Road, Kent DA1 5JD. All postal entries to have an A5

Shining the Book Promotion Spotlight on Stephen V. Masse

Stephen V. Masse was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He wrote his first novelat age 13, handwritten into a school composition book. Educated at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, he studied creative writing, and was author of a weekly newspaper column, “Out of Control.” His first novel for children, Shadow Stealer, was published by Dillon Press in 1988. Short Circus is his second novel for children. In addition to children’s books, Masse has written A Jolly Good Fellow, winner of the Silver Medal in the 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards, as well as honorable mention in the 2008 New England Book Festival for best books of the holiday season. Stephen’s latest Book is Short Circus. Welcome to Book Marketing Buzz, Stephen. Can we begin by having you tell us a little about your book? Short Circus is twelve-year-old Jem Lockwood’s own story about his remarkable adventures with his Big Brother Jesse Standish, and a host of neighbors and friends. When Jem discovers that

Book Marketing Mondays: The Craft of Marketing | The Official BookBuzzr Blog

" I sat in the audience at the James River Writers’ Conference last year where a panel of three well-known authors spoke on book marketing. They offered what I consider the secret to marketing your book. After the authors held their discussion, they opened the floor for Q & A. An aspiring author asked a question which I’ll paraphrase. She asked, how much time did the authors spend on marketing their books and how much on their physical writing. The authors covered their microphones and whispered among themselves. They then nodded in unison. One of them leaned into his microphone and said, “seventy-five percent on marketing and twenty-five percent on writing.” The other two nodded their agreement. A sudden hush fell over the audience. However, a hubbub soon rumbled around the room. I think everyone in attendance had the same question I did. “Really?” The authors then went on to explain their collective comment, but each one agreed on the formula offered. " . Read Ful

Julius Falconer's superb, detective novel - 'Jagger'

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Julius Falconer releases a superb, detective novel with a deft and thought-provoking plot. "Intelligent stimulation vies with sheer entertainment for pride of place." The Plot: Lionel Jagger, head of English at Mincliffe College in rural Worcestershire, is found dead in bed one morning, with his throat cut. Twenty-eight years old, erudite, talented, popular: an unlikely victim of murder. Inspector Wickfield and his assistant Sergeant Spooner trawl through his life, leaving no stone unturned. They interview widely, they travel extensively. The only result is bafflement, since all they meet have either no motive for murder or an unassailable alibi. In his despair at bringing the affair to a successful conclusion, the Chief Inspector hands the case to another detective team. Wickfield, however, despite this set-back, uncovers, with a flash of inspiration as clever as it is fortuitous, a devious and subtle plot that has deceived his colleagues! ...Find out more… Jagger

David Jay's detective thriller - 'Inspector Doyle Daly: The Rise and Fall of the Phoenix'

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David Jay releases a detective thriller with an intriguing plot that is sure to keep you entertained and rapt till the very end. The Plot: ‘The Rise and Fall of the Phoenix’ follows the hunt for a serial killer who taunts the police by leaving clues which inform of his next victim. Doyle takes the case after several murders and a wrongful conviction which sees the killer still on the loose and with all the same trademarks. This is a fast paced thriller which takes the reader into the world of everyday policing and camaraderie between like minded officers. …Find out more… Inspector Doyle Daly - Rise and Fall of the Phoenix This is the first in a series of books featuring Inspector Doyle Daly. Follow the SIU team through the series of books. ...a unique and imaginative plot... publishedbestsellers.com . .

Julius Falconer's gripping detective novel - 'Tempt Not the Stars'

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Julius Falconer releases a gripping detective novel. "Written in the classic tradition of British detective fiction, the adept Julius Falconer, informs, entertains and intrigues his readers in equal measure." The Plot: The Hon. Mr and Mrs Bede Lambton, of Abberton Hall in Worcestershire, persuade their nephew Gregory to enter a competition run by the Syrian Ministry of Tourism. Gregory, a student in the archaeology department of Bristol University, produces a paper called ‘The Syrian Sapphire’, but it is a housemate of his, Sheena Morrison, who submits it in her own name and under a changed title, ‘The Star of Syria’. The day after being told that her entry has won, Sheena is murdered. There appears to be nothing in Sheena’s life or in the competition entry to justify such savage action. Inspector Wickfield and Sergeant Hewitt find themselves baffled by a seemingly motiveless murder. Had the killer mistaken his victim? Was the murder a burglary that had gone wrong?!

Another good independent review from Goodreads - In all Probability

In All Probability by Steve Morris (Goodreads Author) Nicole's review , June 23, 2010 rating: 5 Star In All Probability is a collection of 30 short stories, all with unusual endings. In fact, you could probably say the endings would not happen "in all probability". As I read one short story after another, I was reminded of the Twilight Zone... many of these stories would find a happy home on that show. They were all strange and quirky and I couldn't wait to get to the end to find out what unusual thing would happen next. Overall, the stories were very entertaining (true, there were some I was less interested in than others, but that's bound to happen). I would recommend this to anyone looking for an interesting, light read.

Mandy the bookworm's Review - In All Probability

Steve Morris has done a wonderful job of putting together 30 short stories, roughly three to five pages in length, in his collection, In All Probability. The stories are about ordinary people, real people, you and me, and the choices they make which can have life-changing consequences. The endings aren’t what you would call unhappy, rather they are what most probably would happen, and of course life isn’t all happy endings so let’s say the endings are ‘real’. Read Full Review About the Book . .

Book Promotion Tips for Skittish Sellers - The Savvy Book Marketer

In today's guest post, mystery writer Elizabeth Craig shares book promotion tips for authors who are shy about selling. My children are both in Scouts. It’s been a great experience for them—they get to try new things and build self-confidence and self-reliance. The only thing I dislike about it? The selling Read Full article at: Book Promotion Tips for Skittish Sellers - The Savvy Book Marketer . .

A Ticket to Tewkesbury - A candid review by Nathan Weaver

I've been following James for a few years now, as he started out online sharing short stories. This was his first published novel, and I got my dirty paws on it and thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. And even after reading it, I still grab it and read some here and there. It's a quick paced book, and treats its characters with respect. It unravels with lots of twists and turns, and I found some of its humor to be very reminiscent of Hitchcock in his younger days. And actually, the whole story had a Hitchcock feel to it. Something Hitch wouldn't have minded making a movie, no doubt. I strongly recommend it. It's an easy, intriguing, fun ride to "Tewkesbury" and back again. And now I hear the sequel is in the works, which is good... because this book doesn't tie up all the loose ends--putting it lightly. About the book ..

Your Book Marketing Plan – How Much Should You Budget to Promote Your Book?

To promote your book successfully, it’s important to budget funds for book marketing. While it’s certainly possible to do online book promotion on a shoestring budget, you will still need to invest in promoting your book. The amount you should budget depends on your book marketing plan. Here are some expense categories to consider and some money-saving tips: Blog/Website: Website design and hosting fees. If you use a blog-based website, you’ll minimize costs for online book promotion. Graphics: Design of website header and graphics, design of printed materials, purchase of stock images for blog/website, and a photo shoot for your author photo. Services such as Killer Covers and eCoverBee can provide lower cost website graphics. Printing: Business cards, bookmarks, postcards, flyers, and posters for personal appearances. In addition to local printers, check prices for online printers such as Printing for Less. Copywriting and Editing: You may want to hire a professional co

Online Promotion Tip: 7 Must Haves for Author Online Press Kit

Posted by Teresa, Friday Jun 11, 2010 Some may say gone are the days of the traditional press kit where you have a two pocket folder with your press release on one side and the sheet of endorsements or reviews on the other. Even though these may still be relevant, there is something that is more vital than ever for authors to have and that is an online media (or press) kit. Like the traditional press kit, you will want to include a recent press release and a list of reviews in your online press kit, however, a few more things will help round out the online press kit such as: 1) Book Cover Image – In a jpeg file format and in a few different sizes to help facilitate placement on websites and print. Read Full article:   Online Promotion Tip: 7 Must Haves for Author Online Press Kit . .

In All Probability: A Collection of Short Stories - Most recent Amazon reviews

8 Jun 2010 By Ms. J. Lee "Buggsy2008" Amazon Live Link In All Probability by Steve Morris is one of the best collections of short stories I have read in a while. Normally I stick to novels, but after reading this I am looking forward to reading his next book. The book contains thirty short stories, each one more bizarre than the last. They start of seemingly normal, then gradually get more and more strange (in a good way!). I found myself trying to work out how each story would end, and sometimes I was right, others I was completely off the mark. Each story took around five minutes to read, which makes the book perfect if you are on a journey, or if you have a busy schedule and don't have the time to read for hours on end. The ability to write a successful short story is an aquired skill. You need to fit an entire story into only a few words. It's not as easy as it seems, being a writer myself I know how difficult it can be at times to fit it all into so few

Book Marketing Mondays: Don’t Go At It Alone | The Official BookBuzzr Blog

Most authors achieve a lifelong goal when they write and publish a book. But it’s not long before the stark light of reality hits when they realize that they now have to put on the hat of marketer. For many, they have no desire to engage in book marketing, or sales activities, and yet the success of finding new readers for their book will depend on it. One principle I learned early on is that you can achieve a lot more success with people behind you than you can achieve if you try to go at this alone. And not just in getting people to read your book and asking them to tell others about it. I’m talking about ways to get your name in front of many people. By default, then, your book will ride on the coattails of your exposure. So, how can you accomplish this? Consider these ideas: Read full article at: Book Marketing Mondays: Don’t Go At It Alone The Official BookBuzzr Blog . .

PublishedBestsellers.com Unveils Three Key initiatives to Help Authors Become Bestsellers

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PublishedBestsellers.com unveils three key initiatives to assist authors with improving their writing, get published and become bestsellers. 1. Book Reviews 2. Writing Competitions 3. Marketing Tips and Advice Book Review: PublishedBestsellers.com accepts a limited number of new books for review. It is recognised that sometimes books may be overlooked due to lack of marketing, unknown authors, saturation of the market or odd subjects. The goal of PublishedBestsellers.com is to expose published works to the general public and "we pledge to offer unbiased book reviews cutting across a multitude of subjects and genres". So please feel free to send in review requests. Writing Competitions: Are you a writer and has got what it takes? Entering a writing competition is a great initiative and could put new authors work a step closer to becoming a published bestseller. Besides the publicity associated with the event organisation, there is an opportunity of receiving a positi

A Genuine Fake ...a new commercial fiction novel

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Fred Maddox releases a new commercial fiction novel with a tightly-woven, deft and thought-provoking plot that will keep you engrossed right till the end. In this novel the author entertains, informs and intrigues his readers in equal measure. The Plot Tracy Gray had lost both her parents; her mother, tragically in a car accident when she was a youngster and now her father through a heart attack, brought on by the stress of trying to keep his antique business afloat. Taking over the business Tracy soon realised what her father had been up against. An influx of rich men, instant millionaires, with money made from the stock exchange or the property boom, were frequenting the antique sale rooms and effectively pricing antiques out of her father’s reach and adversely affecting his business. She immediately blamed her father’s death on these men and began to formulate a plan for retribution. Her determination to hit back at these people became an obsession…! ..a gripping tale of gre

Captain Damnation and other strange tales - Anthology of short stories

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Harry Riley releases a collection of bone chilling short stories that will defy your efforts to put it down. This collection of short stories will intrigue and shock you in equal measure. A collection of strange and quirky tales with a touch of black humour from an author who is an unashamed admirer of Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, and Roald Dahl’s quirky tales. These strange tales are written from the author’s earliest childhood memories of blood curdling yarns on the radio, spoken by a man with a dark sepulchral voice. Author Harry Riley says; “these memories have left me with a lifetime’s passion for what were once known as ‘Penny Dreadfuls’ or American Dime Novels: lurid tales of mysterious mayhem designed to deliciously shock and horrify our impressionable young minds.” “Science can explain away so many mysteries but it is often the creepy-unexpected that trips you up and opens the door to superstitious dread”. Find out more: Captain Damnation

A truly magical book: The Wishing Book 3 - Extermination

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Grahame Howard launches the sequel to The Wishing Book 2, a fantasy fiction novel for children 7-11 years old. A magical book which makes all wishes come true is at the heart of these fascinating and action-packed adventures to Mars. A gut wrenching, nail-biting and terrifying adventure, laden with intrigue and twists around every corner – an experience the children will never forget…!              ...... Publisher ..A thrilling hair raising adventure full of suspense and intrigue                  .... publishedbestsellers.com Find out more: The Wishing Book 3 - Extermination . .

'Sins of the Father'_ A candid Review by Heather Webster, Nottingham

A review of Harry Riley’s ‘ Sins of the Father’ A brilliantly executed murder mystery novel which is ideally suited to reading whilst either lounging under the hot summer sun or curled up in front of a fire on a dark winters evening. A book that is riveting and kept me engrossed with its sinister plot and many twists and turns. Set in the beautiful countryside of Northumberland, in a typical village close to the River Tweed the story sets a fast pace from the outset. The leading characters are believable and the author manages to draw the reader into the dark depths of the psychotic and terrifying mind of Billy Turpin. A strong and at times, enigmatic character, evoking varied emotions from sympathy to outright disgust. The other main man, Doctor James Parker is a complete opposite and one with which the reader can probably identify and sympathize. To begin with he comes across as an unassuming and timid character but his strength and tenacity shine through as the novel takes the rea

reBlog from Anthony S. Policastro: Writing is About Putting Yourself to Words

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I found this fascinating quote today: Whether you are self-published or published by a traditional house, you will have to market, promote and sell your book. With print book sales declining, and ebook sales exploding, traditional publishers are forced to rely on the authors to promote and sell their books. They no longer have the unlimited marketing budgets of the past. Anthony S. Policastro, Writing is About Putting Yourself to Words , May 2010 You should read the whole article.

How to Sell Books to Gift Shops and Specialty Retailers

Bookstores are the traditional place to sell books, but sales opportunities abound with gift shops and specialty retailers. Potential retail markets for books include national chain stores, regional chains, thousands of small independently owned gift and specialty shops, and specialty online stores. One advantage of marketing a book to gift and specialty stores is that there is usually little competition from other books. And retailers have the opportunity to cross-promote your book with related items. Look for retailers that are a good fit for your particular book and don't be afraid to think outside the box. Here are a few examples of places to market a book: Cookbooks in kitchen shops, gift shops, specialty food stores, and upscale grocery stores Children's books in toy stores and the gift shops of children's and science museums Gardening books at gardening centers, gift shops, and botanical gardens Chic lit and gift books in clothing boutiques Travel guides and

A deft and thought-provoking detective mystery novel - Troubled Waters

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Author, Julius Falconer releases a tightly-woven, deft and thought-provoking novel in the best traditions of British detective fiction in which intelligent stimulation vies with sheer entertainment for pride of place. It will defy your efforts to put it down. This is a superb read, the best of its kind ……. publishedbestsellers.com As always with Julius Falconer, you, the reader, are given all the information available to the detective officers, and the vital clue is there for you to spot - if you are up to it! Take your time, enjoy the many detours and red herrings, the literary allusions, the religious and philosophical byways, the silver-smooth English - and keep your eye on the ball if you can! You are guaranteed a stimulating read. Find out more: Troubled Waters

Northern Ireland Peace Process and the International Context

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Author, Benjamin Williams releases an intelligent and perceptive assessment of the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the International Context. This book seeks to assess the overall impact that such global developments have undoubtedly had on the Northern Ireland peace process, and attempts to offer fresh interpretations of a complex element within that process. Find out more: The Northern Ireland Peace Process and the International Context An intelligent and perceptive assessment …… publishedbestsellers.com/

Skateboarding on the Appian Way

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Author Dominic Macchiaroli releases an utterly eccentric, side-splitting and hilarious collection of sixty short stories. Here's another irritating collection of nonsense from the author who bored you with “My Parakeet was an Anarchist.” Find out more: Skateboarding on the Appian Way What others are saying about Skateboarding on the Appian Way: “I already know what it says.” – Steve Manning “I laughed so hard my back hurts.” – Quasimodo “I am not fat.” – Frisket Macc ..guaranteed to amuse and defy your efforts to put it down! ... publishedbestsellers.com

Coming Second by Joan Dean

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Author, Joan Dean releases a touching fictional story with an imaginative plot. In this work of fiction, Joan Dean warms the heart of the readers with an original plot that is sure to keep you absorbed till the very end. Find out more: Coming Second An inspiring plot ……. publishedbestsellers.com/

Book Reviews - In all Probability; Mystery Deceit and a School Inspector

In all Probability by Steve Morris 5 Stars In all probablity...a very good read!, March 2, 2010 By Robert (Henderson, Nevada) "This is a collection of various short stories about very different characters, with very different lives. A very good read as each story is usually only a short three pages or so. A lot of these stories left me wanting for more! A couple left me simply confused, such as "Three Strikes and you're out." It was about a woman who is denied entry into a dating service after she had supposedly used up her "Three times of true love." She's sadly turned away, and the story ends. Others, such at "Let the Good Times Roll" had me laughing out loud, as the world finds a way to make everyone happy. Things begin to go very wrong from there, and this story might have actually made a very good novel if it could have been extended another 200 pages! The author shows an amazing imagination in all of these stories, and I would rea

Iron Dogs - Action packed crime thriller set in Canada’s frozen north

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Cliff Robertson releases a highly enjoyable action packed crime thriller set in Canada’s frozen north. Author shares inspiration for writing this ingenious fictional page-turner. The Plot Who is the Mole? Two men are murdered a third survives. They are thousands of miles apart yet they have one common denominator. They all testified against a career criminal called Banks. He went to jail but escaped and is seeking revenge. The survivor is Peterson. Peterson has been hiding in Canada's frozen north but a minor offence leads to him being finger printed. A renegade police man on the pay of Banks discovers his whereabouts and passes on the information to Banks who makes his own way north to kill Peterson. A senior officer known only as "Chief" must get to Peterson before Banks and his men. Robert Laye, a police officer working in the area and Maddy Pearson, a young woman working for Peterson combine forces to help the "Chief" and solve the mystery of the mole

A Ticket to Tewkesbury

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Neal James releases a highly enjoyable action packed intriguing fictional page-turner. A fifty year old love letter triggers a chain of events which threatened the very foundations of democracy in Britain. The Plot When Julie Martin discovered a fifty year old love letter, little did she know that it would trigger a chain of events which had its roots in the death throes of Nazi Germany. Revelations in the secret files to which it led, threatened the very foundations of democracy in Britain. The love story of Roger Fretwell and Madeline Colson weaves its magical course through the story and draws together the forces of MI5 and "The Organisation", in a struggle for the secret documents kept hidden for nearly fifty years. As George Watkinson, head of the secret service is locked in fierce conflict with Detective Alan Mason, "The Organisation" front man; he discovers a mole in the MI5, but there could be others. Intrigue and murder follow in the wake of a race f

Appropriate Treatment

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Mal Bowen releases an action packed thriller fiction. Elderly patients are dying unexpectedly in NHS hospitals, unable to get any justice a group of frustrated souls decide on a very radical course of action to expose the truth. The Plot Elderly patients are dying unexpectedly in hospital is it coincidence? Mike’s mother was admitted to hospital after suffering a mild stroke. Within a short time, she was dead. He had suspected that his mother hadn’t received exceptional care, but after reading her medical records he soon realised that the actions of her clinicians had definitely not been in her best interest. Complaining to the hospital put him on a medical merry-go-round and taking his complaint to a higher source placed him on a cover-up carousel. During his search for the truth, Mike met many other people whose elderly relatives had been admitted to hospital with a varied selection of ailments, but their ending was always the same. THEY DIED UNEXPECTEDLY. Unable to penetrate t

Destiny, Author Medea Chitauro

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Author Medea Chitauro releases an inspiring romance novel that encourages faith and commitment to God and Christian values in the midst of a morally decadent society. The Plot Will Mel ever find true love? Mel Donovan is a beautiful young Christian working as a psychologist in London. Her life was turned upside down after she lost the love of her life. A series of other events led her to turn her back on God and question her faith. Eventually she gets her life back on track and meets Michael, an executive accountant in London, but is Michael the one for her? Can he be trusted? Or is Mel destined for another doomed relationship. Find out more: Destiny Have you read this book? Found it interesting / informative / entertaining / useful / inspirational etc.? Please share you views. Thank you.

Resonate by Terry Durose, Director of Manchester City Mission

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Terry Durose, Director of Manchester City Mission releases definitive book on personal evangelism. A down to earth book that takes the panic out of personal evangelism and helps to equip ‘ordinary’ Christians share their faith. About this book Since 2002 Terry Durose has had the privilege of training and preparing literally thousands of Christians for evangelistic mission. The insights he shares in this book come from deep Biblical reflection and his experience as a Pastor, Head of UK Missions for ‘On The Move’, and Director of Manchester City Mission. Originally written as a training course for Manchester City Mission evangelists, Resonate was redeveloped to help ‘ordinary’ Christians share their faith. This is what other have said about Resonate: "Simply one of the best tools I’ve ever seen for equipping people in personal evangelism” Chick Yuill, Chair of Hope2008 in Greater Manchester "..well researched and solidly biblical. It is a message of hope..." Rev

Blood Up To Your Ankles

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Peter Wilks, provides insight into the seriousness of blood covenants. About this book This book provides an insight into the seriousness of blood covenants, it discusses the particular mindset required of a blood covenanter and focuses on the covenant God cut with Abraham. The book seeks to show how the blood covenant God cut with Abraham applies to people and explain how this eternal covenant can benefit all Christians today. Find out more: Blood Up To Your Ankles Have you read this book? Found it interesting / informative / entertaining / useful / inspirational etc.? Please share you views. Thank you.

The Last Boat on the River by Quentin van Marle. Based on BBC Radio 5 Live programme - Up All Night

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BBC Radio 5 journalist's book based on his adventurous epic of a cycling marathon undertaken for the BBC Radio 5 Live programme 'Up All Night'. Part travelogue and part personal journal, this book pedals the reader from top to bottom alongside the Mississippi River. About this book An adventurous epic of a cycling marathon undertaken for the BBC Radio 5 Live programme 'Up All Night' alongside the Mississippi River. A river with a mind of its own; an aquatic Action Man, a doer-of-deeds over which humans have no control; a flowing, enigmatic spirit that is the custodian of some amazing tales and dark secrets. The stories are an eclectic mix of the bizarre, outrageous, heart-rending, uplifting, and downright hair-raising. Find out more: The Last Boat on the River Have you read this book? Found it interesting / informative / entertaining / useful / inspirational etc.? Please share you views. Thank you.

One Last Time

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Mark Beggs releases an action thriller novel. "An ingenious page-turner" - Publishedbestsellers.com The Plot David Munroe is disillusioned with his career and his life as a whole. The death of his wife leaves him floundering and to fill the void he finds a new love. His new love is costing him a lot, so he begins to borrow money from his employers without their knowledge. On the verge of being caught and losing everything he holds dear in life, he has to find a way to repay the money in four weeks. The banks turn him down for a loan so he decides to take the money from the banks the hard way. With incredible ingenuity and disguise he keeps the police on the wrong track and is all set to carry out one last job to clear the slate. Susan Williams is thirty something; a newly promoted detective who wants to prove herself. Her first assignment as detective sets her and David Monroe on a cat and mouse chase. Susan is closing in on David but she is in for the greatest shock of

The First Six Days - Creation and modern Science

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Scientist releases a distinctive book on the congruence between modern science and Genesis with the hope that his work will pose a resolution to the perceived conflict between science and religion "This is not just another ordinary book about creation" - Publishedbestsellers.com About this book This is not a book on mysticism, or religious thought. The more one studies modern science the more one realises that the same themes run through Bereshis (Genesis). The order of creation from modern Science can be mirrored very closely to the order of creation in the Torah. As one studies Science to deeper levels and also tries to study Bereshis to deeper levels, both principles begin to converge on each other. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the current scientific theory of the beginnings of the universe and life. The author shows that scientific ideas far from contradicting the Torah are actually mirrored in its words. Find out more: The First Six Days