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Sunday, November 17, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Book Review: Marketing Your Book on a Budget
Marketing Your Book on a Budget (2013)
by Kathryn Elizabeth Jones
As a small business owner and an author, marketing is always on my mind. To be honest, I was hoping for but not expecting something new from this book.
It's true that I had seen many of the tips before, but Jones expanded on them in new ways.
The author not only gives ideas of "what" to do, she gives the "how" and even the "why." There are helpful links throughout the book, as well as tips to find others.
This is a book I will refer back to over and over.
As a professional editor, I feel compelled to mention that there were some grammatical errors throughout--but reading is still smooth, and they don't detract from the excellent resources in the book.
I recommend this to anyone needing a motivation boost to start or continue the marketing journey.
Jones' book is available in paperback and ebook formats, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
You can find Kathryn Elizabeth Jones on her personal website,
and learn about her business here.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Author Interview: Shalight Saja
You may recognize Purple Eyes as one of our latest published books. Today, we have an interview with the author!
What is the name of your book?
My book is called Purple Eyes.
Can you give a short (one to three sentence) summary of your book?
Purple Eyes is a collection of poetry that I wrote as I started the healing process after six years of abuse. It is a diary of sorts chronicling the early stages of my journey toward defining myself by who I want to be rather than by what has happened to me.
What genre is your book? Poetry, fiction, nonfiction…?
My book is subtitled "a biography in poetry," and that's the best way I know to say it.
Who is your book’s audience?
I pray that this book could be helpful for those who have had a friend or loved one experience any kind of abuse. It may provide some clarity or insight as to possible repercussions of abuse. Even more specifically, I pray that it might be a companion to those struggling with these repercussions themselves; that it might be a reminder to survivors that they are not alone.
What first inspired your book?
I realized that I had a story that was not specific to me. I knew that I wanted to find others and struggle through with them. Publishing a book from the poems I had written seemed like a part of the natural progression toward that goal.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I started when I was twelve, but my writing habit really took off when I turned sixteen. In coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, I would write at night when I could not sleep because of nightmares. Eventually, I realized that writing helped me process my thoughts most effectively. So I kept going.
Where do you write most often?
I write wherever I feel most comfortable, which generally ends up being on my floor or outside.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
It's very difficult for me to compose on a computer. I have to write with a black or purple pen on paper, and then copy it onto the computer by typing it.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Don't let anyone stop you, especially yourself.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
I go outside to be in nature, or Google inspirational quotes. Listening to music is a common practice of mine as well.
What do you most want your readers to know?
That they are not alone.
And finally, where can we find your book?
Purple Eyes is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You're also welcome to visit my blog.
What genre is your book? Poetry, fiction, nonfiction…?
My book is subtitled "a biography in poetry," and that's the best way I know to say it.
Who is your book’s audience?
I pray that this book could be helpful for those who have had a friend or loved one experience any kind of abuse. It may provide some clarity or insight as to possible repercussions of abuse. Even more specifically, I pray that it might be a companion to those struggling with these repercussions themselves; that it might be a reminder to survivors that they are not alone.
What first inspired your book?
I realized that I had a story that was not specific to me. I knew that I wanted to find others and struggle through with them. Publishing a book from the poems I had written seemed like a part of the natural progression toward that goal.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I started when I was twelve, but my writing habit really took off when I turned sixteen. In coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, I would write at night when I could not sleep because of nightmares. Eventually, I realized that writing helped me process my thoughts most effectively. So I kept going.
Where do you write most often?
I write wherever I feel most comfortable, which generally ends up being on my floor or outside.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
It's very difficult for me to compose on a computer. I have to write with a black or purple pen on paper, and then copy it onto the computer by typing it.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Don't let anyone stop you, especially yourself.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
I go outside to be in nature, or Google inspirational quotes. Listening to music is a common practice of mine as well.
What do you most want your readers to know?
That they are not alone.
And finally, where can we find your book?
Purple Eyes is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You're also welcome to visit my blog.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Purple Eyes by Shalight Saja
Rivershore Books is thrilled to announce the publication of our newest book, Purple Eyes by Shalight Saja. The author is an abuse survivor, and her poetry captures both the pain she experienced and the beauty of the healing she received. No matter your story, there is comfort in the fact that the feelings expressed in Purple Eyes are universal.
This beautiful book of poetry is available for $8.99 in paperback and ebook formats, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords:
Paperback (Amazon)
Kindle
Nook
Smashwords
Purple Eyes is a collection of poetry written during a young woman's healing process after six years of abuse. It is a story of the early stages of her journey toward defining herself by who she wants to be rather than by what has happened to her.
This beautiful book of poetry is available for $8.99 in paperback and ebook formats, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords:
Paperback (Amazon)
Kindle
Nook
Smashwords
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Author Interview: Rachel Rossano
What are the names of your books?
I have five books published right now: Duty: a novel of Rhynan (novel), The Mercenary’s Marriage (a novella), The Crown of Anavrea (novella), Word and Deed (short story), and Exchange (short story).
Can you give some short summaries of your books?
Duty: a novel of Rhynan - The orphaned daughter of a nobleman struggles to keep her village from starvation discovers she has been sold in marriage to save her cousin’s life. Her
new husband, a man of simple origins seeking peace after years on the battlefield, struggles to adjust to his new life as a titled landowner and husband. Together they must form a marriage of duty and withstand those who wish them to fail.
The Mercenary’s Marriage - In the aftermath of a siege, a mercenary claims a slave girl as his share of the spoils. Marrying her, he works to earn her trust while unraveling a plot to overthrow the king of Braulyn.
The Crown of Anavrea - A man on the run is saved by the sacrifice of a slave woman. In gratitude, he rescues her from her master by marrying her. Together they must face his past and the obligations he wants to leave behind.
Word and Deed - Verity’s father died under suspicious circumstances. Now her half-brother is trying to get rid of her because she won’t stop speaking out against him. Death or an arranged marriage, she refuses to accept the options.
What genre are your books?
I write sweet/clean romance. Most of my work is non-magical fantasy that feels like Medieval historical fiction. Though, I do dabble in Speculative Fiction and some non-fiction.
Who is your book’s audience?
The target audience of most of my books are late teens and older.
What first inspired your books?
Duty: a novel of Rhynan began with the opening line written by someone else and a bit of historical inspiration.
The Mercenary’s Marriage sprang to mind in the form of Darius, the main character, during a rough patch in my life. The novella became a form of writing therapy.
The Crown of Anavrea began while accompanying my husband on a business trip to Germany. I ran out of English reading material. The only books on hand were horror, mystery, and suspense (none of them my genre of choice at the time). I figured if I couldn’t read it, I could write it.
Exchange was written during the time my father went through and recovered from open heart surgery. Keeping the storyline going in my head helped my cope with not being able to be there for him and my family.
Word and Deed was inspired by a picture. But as usual with my inspirations, the story ended up not resembling the inspiration at all.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I started writing while still a teen. I didn’t pursue it with consistency until college. Even then, I still thought of it as a hobby and didn’t consider publication seriously. It wasn’t until we struggled having children that I began considering it as a career option.
Where do you write most often?
At my kitchen table, the couch in the living room, or a table at the local Friendly’s are my usual writing haunts.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
I refer to my characters as real people and express my writing frustrations to others as though I am interacting with my characters. “Dentin is not talking to me. I keep trying to pull his back story out of him, but he clams up.” I definitely make faces when I am figuring out how to describe a facial expression or body motion for a scene.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Write, read, edit, and repeat frequently.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
Back read what I have written already or read a good author.
What do you most want your readers to know?
I love feedback. If you want to let me know what you think, email me. I read and try to reply. Your thoughts matter and might change how I write the next book. I am on Twitter and Facebook.
And finally, where can we find your books?
Here are some links:
I have five books published right now: Duty: a novel of Rhynan (novel), The Mercenary’s Marriage (a novella), The Crown of Anavrea (novella), Word and Deed (short story), and Exchange (short story).
Can you give some short summaries of your books?
Duty: a novel of Rhynan - The orphaned daughter of a nobleman struggles to keep her village from starvation discovers she has been sold in marriage to save her cousin’s life. Her
The Mercenary’s Marriage - In the aftermath of a siege, a mercenary claims a slave girl as his share of the spoils. Marrying her, he works to earn her trust while unraveling a plot to overthrow the king of Braulyn.
The Crown of Anavrea - A man on the run is saved by the sacrifice of a slave woman. In gratitude, he rescues her from her master by marrying her. Together they must face his past and the obligations he wants to leave behind.
Word and Deed - Verity’s father died under suspicious circumstances. Now her half-brother is trying to get rid of her because she won’t stop speaking out against him. Death or an arranged marriage, she refuses to accept the options.
Exchange - She doesn’t know her name or her crime, but she wastes away in prison all the same. A man appears and claims to hold the answers, but can she trust him?
What genre are your books?
I write sweet/clean romance. Most of my work is non-magical fantasy that feels like Medieval historical fiction. Though, I do dabble in Speculative Fiction and some non-fiction.
Who is your book’s audience?
The target audience of most of my books are late teens and older.
What first inspired your books?
Duty: a novel of Rhynan began with the opening line written by someone else and a bit of historical inspiration.
The Mercenary’s Marriage sprang to mind in the form of Darius, the main character, during a rough patch in my life. The novella became a form of writing therapy.
The Crown of Anavrea began while accompanying my husband on a business trip to Germany. I ran out of English reading material. The only books on hand were horror, mystery, and suspense (none of them my genre of choice at the time). I figured if I couldn’t read it, I could write it.
Exchange was written during the time my father went through and recovered from open heart surgery. Keeping the storyline going in my head helped my cope with not being able to be there for him and my family.
Word and Deed was inspired by a picture. But as usual with my inspirations, the story ended up not resembling the inspiration at all.
How long have you been writing, and why did you start?
I started writing while still a teen. I didn’t pursue it with consistency until college. Even then, I still thought of it as a hobby and didn’t consider publication seriously. It wasn’t until we struggled having children that I began considering it as a career option.
Where do you write most often?
At my kitchen table, the couch in the living room, or a table at the local Friendly’s are my usual writing haunts.
What are your ‘author quirks’?
I refer to my characters as real people and express my writing frustrations to others as though I am interacting with my characters. “Dentin is not talking to me. I keep trying to pull his back story out of him, but he clams up.” I definitely make faces when I am figuring out how to describe a facial expression or body motion for a scene.
What advice do you have for other authors?
Write, read, edit, and repeat frequently.
What do you do when you lack motivation?
Back read what I have written already or read a good author.
What do you most want your readers to know?
I love feedback. If you want to let me know what you think, email me. I read and try to reply. Your thoughts matter and might change how I write the next book. I am on Twitter and Facebook.
And finally, where can we find your books?
Here are some links:
Thank you, Rachel!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Book Excerpt: Shrouded Jewels
Shrouded Jewels is available on Amazon, Lulu, the Nook, and Kindle.
“Who are we spying on today?” Mical Benson asked, dropping to her knees on the floor beside her sister. They peered through the blinds of the massive dining room window.
Mira shrugged. “I’ve never seen him before.”
The dark-haired stranger walked up the long driveway to their front door. He was beyond out of place, as he stood next to their manicured lawn and perfectly trimmed bushes. His hair probably hadn’t seen a brush that morning, and his clothes—jeans and a button-up plaid shirt—were more appropriate for a day on a farm than a business meeting with their father.
“Watch,” Mical said. “Dad will shoo him away. I wonder how he got through the front gate.”
Mira didn’t respond.
“Maybe Eduardo left it open.”
“Oh, I hope not,” Mira said, with sudden concern for the security manager’s welfare.
“This being your first offense,” Mical said, lowering her voice in a comical rendition of her father, “I won’t kill you. Cross me again…” She let the words linger.
Mira shook her head. “Don’t joke, Mical.”
Mical returned her gaze to the approaching young man. “Why is he here?” She watched his stride with a touch of—she didn’t know what. “You’ve at least got to admire his audacity.”
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“Who are we spying on today?” Mical Benson asked, dropping to her knees on the floor beside her sister. They peered through the blinds of the massive dining room window.
Mira shrugged. “I’ve never seen him before.”
The dark-haired stranger walked up the long driveway to their front door. He was beyond out of place, as he stood next to their manicured lawn and perfectly trimmed bushes. His hair probably hadn’t seen a brush that morning, and his clothes—jeans and a button-up plaid shirt—were more appropriate for a day on a farm than a business meeting with their father.
“Watch,” Mical said. “Dad will shoo him away. I wonder how he got through the front gate.”
Mira didn’t respond.
“Maybe Eduardo left it open.”
“Oh, I hope not,” Mira said, with sudden concern for the security manager’s welfare.
“This being your first offense,” Mical said, lowering her voice in a comical rendition of her father, “I won’t kill you. Cross me again…” She let the words linger.
Mira shook her head. “Don’t joke, Mical.”
Mical returned her gaze to the approaching young man. “Why is he here?” She watched his stride with a touch of—she didn’t know what. “You’ve at least got to admire his audacity.”
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