By Kelly Norrell (Knoxnews.com)
British-born novelist Barbara Nugent’s life sounds like one of her books.
Now a resident of Crab Orchard near Crossville, Nugent, 80, has published three adventure novels including her most
recent, “A Business Proposal.” She is now working on a fourth about terrorists in the Balkans.
Take her account of the day, many years ago, when [...]
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Novelist’s life fuels books with spirit and adventure
Posted in Articles, Book Promotion & Marketing, News, tagged adventure, experiences, novel on September 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
From hospital bed, she sees greener pastures
Posted in News, tagged cancer, experiences, green trees, nature on June 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
by Lisa Falkenberg (chron.com)
As a girl, when Shellynda Martin’s father asked her what her favorite color was, she remembers what she told him: “Green,” she said as she looked out the nearest window. “Like the color of the trees.”
Even now, as the Bellaire mother of two lay in her bedroom, in a hospital bed, her [...]
Curtis Carter Chronicles His Life Leading to the NBA in His Self Published Book
Posted in Articles, Book Promotion & Marketing, Press Release, tagged basketball, dreams, experiences, hope, motivation, sports on May 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
As the 2009 NBA Playoffs become more and more exciting with its focus on the Western Conference, fan reactions are becoming more and more diverse as their expectations either become realized or frustrated.
The recent announcement from the NBA of officials missing the intentional foul committed by Antoine Wright on Carmelo Anthony did not only upset [...]
Self Published Author Looks At Recession In The 1980s
Posted in Book Promotion & Marketing, Press Release, tagged economic crisis, experiences, great depression on May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The United States has seen a terrible slump in almost all sectors of the economy in the 1980s. During this decade, the national debt ballooned, many industries folded and unemployment rate was at an all time high. Many families, especially from the poor and middle class, had difficulties making ends meet. This could be seen [...]
Self-publishing is not a last resort for authors
Posted in Articles, News, Self-Publishing, tagged experiences, get published, self-publish, Self-Publishing on April 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
by Adam Balkin (Capitalnews9.com)
Ten years ago, David Carnoy starting writing his first novel, “Knife Music.” Only a few months ago, he finally published that novel online.
“I actually had a lot of luck getting a high-powered agent and then having some close calls with traditional publishers and then crickets after that. So what do you do?” [...]
It All Starts At Home, With the Family — New Book Reestablishes the Village That Nurtures Our Youth
Posted in Book Promotion & Marketing, Press Release, tagged book, experiences, responsibilities, teaching on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The children of today’s generation get their values and character education elsewhere. Without us knowing it, they are greatly influenced by their parent’s daily actions and the media in which programs are not screened all the time. Moreover, a lot of parents have ceased to fulfill spiritual and moral obligations to their little ones. We [...]
Experience the Intensity of War Through This Memoir — New Book Recalls Author’s Personal Experiences as a U.S. Soldier
Posted in Book Promotion & Marketing, Press Release, tagged army, book, encounters, experiences, soldier, war, world war II on March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If there is any tragedy that can overwhelm even the toughest person, it’s always war. War marks a time of uncertainty and death, so much that everyday becomes a race for survival. Discover the intensity of war through the eyes of Byrd Leroy Lewis with the release of his memoir Memories of My Experiences As [...]
Assessing Self-publishing vs. Traditional publishing
Posted in Articles, Self-Publishing, tagged experiences, manuscript, self-publish, Self-Publishing, Tips, traditional publishing on February 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
by Lou Belcher
When comparing whether to send your manuscript to a traditional publisher or to publish it yourself, it is important to assess what you are looking for from the publishing experience. Here is a comparison of the two forms of publishing:
1. Speed. Publishing is slow in any case compared to other businesses. Self-publishing, however, [...]
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