All Blog Posts Tagged 'Publishing' (41)

For Bookstore Owners

In case anyone here owns a bookstore, I would like you to know that my publisher, MX Publishing USA, values independent bookstores and has a policy of making its books available to them before the large chains and online retailers get them.

http://www.mxpublishing.com/index.html

Added by Stephen Seitz on July 19, 2013 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Isis Publishing buy unabridged audio book rights to three more in the DI Horton Mystery Series by Pauline Rowson

Isis Publishing, the World’s leading publisher of unabridged audio books, has bought the rights to three more crime novels featuring the flawed and rugged detective, DI Andy Horton.

Isis has already published four unabridged audio books in the DI Horton mystery crime series: Deadly Waters, The Suffocating Sea, Dead Man’s Wharf and Blood on the Sand which are published in…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on May 10, 2013 at 7:13pm — No Comments

Skyfall’s Downfall: A Film Review

To say that the James Bond franchise hasn’t influenced me or my writing would be…

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Added by Gamal Hennessy on November 13, 2012 at 11:08am — No Comments

The Man Who Fooled SAVAK, a tale of love and love of freedom

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Added by Anthony S. Policastro on June 24, 2011 at 4:00am — No Comments

Writers: Sacrifice for Success?

Confessions of a Workaholic

By Mark Young

This article has very little to say about cops, crime or mystery writing. It has everything to say about living,…

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Added by Mark Young on June 7, 2011 at 4:08am — 1 Comment

Reason for Going Indie? Control, Control, Control....

What follows is originally published at The Vincent Zandri Vox: http://vincentzandri.blogspot.com/2011/05/why-go-indie-control-control-control.html

I love these stories.

Stories about old "legacy" model published authors switching to the indie publishing model (be it self-publishing or traditionally based small indie), and achieving so much success they… Continue

Added by Vincent Zandri on May 31, 2011 at 3:56am — No Comments

An Inspiration Visit with NYT Bestselling "Self Published" Crime Novelist Debbi Mack

For the past two months I've been vying for the same positions as Debbi Mack, a writer whom I hadn't heard of until I made the connection one Sunday morning not too long ago when I saw her name appear on the New York Times Bestseller List. Not only was I taken aback since…

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Added by Vincent Zandri on May 23, 2011 at 12:51am — No Comments

Book Promotion

Recently my contract with a publisher was coming to term and I decided not to renew it. Sales were non-existent, and aside from that, I just wasn't happy with certain aspects of my novel (my fault). The cover didn't appeal to me either. I explained this to my publisher.

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Added by C.M. Albrecht on May 21, 2011 at 4:24pm — 10 Comments

Review - WYATT, Garry Disher

Book Title: WYATT

Author: Garry Disher

Publisher: Text Publishing

Copyright: 2010

ISBN: 978-1-921656-02-6

No of Pages: 274

Book Synopsis:

WYATT's been away; now he's back.

The job's a jewel heist, quick and simple. Stake out the international courier, one Alain Le Page. Hold up the goods in transit. Get away clean.

Wyatt prefers to work alone but this one belongs to Eddie Oberin - his very smart ex-wife Lydia has inside information. Wyatt… Continue

Added by Karen from AustCrime on March 3, 2010 at 11:13am — No Comments

How to Get That Deer-In-The-Headlights-Look on Lauren's Face

I just read my friend Sunny Frazier’s informative post, Welcome to Your World about a writer’s pet peeve: Meeting people who say they have a book in them, but are just too busy to write it. If you are a budding writer who simply can’t seem to get your book on paper, I suggest you read it.

This week I have been dealing with my own writer’s pet peeve:…

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Added by Lauren Carr on February 27, 2010 at 6:01am — No Comments

Review - The Dark Side, Roger Rogerson

Book Title: THE DARK SIDE

Author: Roger Rogerson

Publisher: Kerr Publishing

Copyright: 2009

ISBN: 9780958128315

No of Pages: 224

Book Synopsis:

Roger Rogerson hasn't been a police officer for more than 20 years. Yet his name makes him the most well-known 'detective-sergeant' in Australia.

He has been the subject of articles, appearances, profiles and books; portrayed in TV dramas; and recorded by covert listening devices at home for… Continue

Added by Karen from AustCrime on October 21, 2009 at 4:16pm — No Comments

Where in the Blogsphere is Anthony S. Policastro?

My blog tour for both of my novels, Dark End of the Spectrum and Absence of Faith has… Continue

Added by Anthony S. Policastro on September 17, 2009 at 2:47pm — No Comments

Covey and other awards -

Well it's been a long time since I've been on this forum but life has been kind of crazy of late.

My illustrator submitted my cover for my first book, State of Wilderness, to the Coveys back in August and she got notification last weekend that the cover would be posted this week. So, please everyone, jump over to the… Continue

Added by Elysabeth Eldering on January 24, 2009 at 1:30am — 1 Comment

Personal Apperance by Yvonne Mason at Circle Books November 8th

Popular Florida Author Yvonne Mason will be making a personal apperance at Circle Books in Sarasota Florida on November 8,2008 from 11:00am- 1:00pm to sign her lates releases Brilliant Insanity and Silent Scream. She will also have her first release Stan's Story A Touch of Love. A true story of a young man's success at a time when failure was the only option for the challenged. She will take you into Stan's life from beginning to present in such a way you come away with a better understanding… Continue

Added by Yvonne Mason on October 20, 2008 at 3:06am — No Comments

Play the Publishing Quiz and win a Free book

The Society of Authors meeting in London on Monday was fascinating for many reasons: the venue, the characters in the audience, the panel and what they said. I’ve picked out some quotes from the panel of experts (a publisher, an agent and a book wholesaler) and thought I’d let you decide who said what with the offer of a FREE signed edition of one of my novels if you guess correctly. But first a little more about the event.

The Conway Hall,… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on October 9, 2008 at 3:52am — 1 Comment

Another Award for 'A Study in Red'

Though not the largest award in the world I am still pleased to say that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was given the accolade of 'Erin Aislinn's Book Cover of the Week' for the week commencing 28th July 2008. It's always nice to be appreciated and this small award is just as important to me as any of the larger ones that the book has so far picked up. 'A Study in Red'… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 14, 2008 at 4:21am — 1 Comment

Award Nomination for Glastonbury, Please cast a vote!

My forthcoming novel 'Glastonbury' has been nominated for The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Award for August 2008. The beautifully haunting design for this book was created by Graeme S Houston and I personally think it is the finest piece of artwork he has ever created for a book.

I hope my friends won't mind me asking to support my nomination by casting a vote for the book at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm and I thank you all in advance for… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 2, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Still Holding Top Spot in Amazon.uk Chart

I'm absolutely delighted to see that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' continues to hold the number 1 slot in the Amazon UK chart which displays all Jack the Ripper books in their catalogue in order of 'best by average customer review.' The listings can be seen at http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1216816200/ref=sr_st?keywords=jack+the+ripper&rs=266239&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Ajack+the+ripper&sort=reviewrank

This shows me that the readers are… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 23, 2008 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Publishing News to cease

PUBLISHING NEWS, THE UK book trade weekly magazine, is to cease publication. The news has just popped into my in box. The statement says that the publication, founded in 1979, has been hit by the same problems that have affected all magazines and newspapers, as advertisers have shifted increasing proportions of their spend to online and direct sales. Being in the 'book business' I have worked with Publishing News for about the last ten years and will miss them. Good luck to the editorial staff… Continue

Added by Pauline Rowson on July 16, 2008 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Great news for 'A Study in Red'. Audio Contract Signed.

I'm thrilled to be able to announce that I've signed a new contract with the publisher of my award winning novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' which will see the book released later this year in audio book format. Double Dragon have themselves signed with a leading UK studio who will be producing their audio books to a very high standard, complete with sound effects, music, professional readers etc. I'm delighted that 'A Study in Red' will be given the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 12, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments