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IRON MAGIC (AKA Eden's Rat)
Started by Tom Bridgeland. Last reply by Tom Bridgeland Apr 16. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Quite a while back I ran a fantasy novel through the query and synopsis critiques here. Also several very nice members read and critiqued the whole thing. I got a nibble on it from Baen books, but…Continue
Marketing - what works and what doesn't
Started by Tawny Stokes Nov 29, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Would love to talk to other YA indies about what is working and what isn't.Can we share and learn from each other?BestTawnyhttp://www.tawnystokes.comContinue
Tag and Like Party
Started by Bonnie Ferrante. Last reply by Brynna Gabrielson Aug 15, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
To help promote each other's books, who would like to participate in a TAG and LIKE day. We post the links to our books on Amazon. Everyone aprroves the tags and likes each other's books to push them…Continue
Kickstarter
Started by Travis Strout Jul 14, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'm curious if anybody else has used Kickstarter to raise funds to publish their novel. I currently have a project going here: …Continue
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Comment by Brittany Weddle on May 7, 2013 at 9:05pm -
The first in the Ava Chronicles, a series of YA short stories.
Here's the plot:Ava might be a princess, but she rather being doing just about anything else when it comes to her studies and even goes against her parents rules from time to time. When her parents learn that she's hasn’t been showing up for her lessons, they're shocked to find out what she's really been up to.
Follow Ava along her journey to what it truly means to be a princess in book one in the Ava Chronicles.
Ava: Princess of Fairy Grove is available for download on the Kindle store. Click here for the link!
Comming soon for the Nook and Itunes!
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Comment by Tom Bridgeland on April 16, 2013 at 9:53pm -
If you are looking for great cover art, try Justin Nichol. He was easy to work with and has some great stuff. He supplied the art and I used paint.net to assemble the cover for a fantasy I put up a few days ago on Amazon.
<justinnicholillustration@gmail.com>
You can see my cover on Amazon.
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Comment by Gareth Craig Mottram on March 21, 2013 at 6:00am
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Hi fellow self-publishers/indie press people. I'm self-publishing a couple of paranormal action YAs whilst gradually getting back into submitting to agents. Anyone else in the same boat? My website
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Comment by Marysue Hobika on January 17, 2013 at 3:49pm -
I downloaded Surrender today. I might get to read it for a few weeks, but I can't wait until I have the time. (I'm in the middle of a couple of projects right now). I'll be sure to post a review on goodreads when I finish it. Good luck and thanks for letting me know.
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Comment by Rhiannon Paille on January 17, 2013 at 8:27am -
Morning everyone! SURRENDER is officially free for today! If you have the chance, can you do me a favor and download it?
How far would you go to save everything you ever loved?
Kaliel was warned about her love for the Ferryman. One day he will marry the land and leave Avristar forever. She doesn't listen, and because of what she is-- a Flame-- one of nine apocalyptic weapons, she sparks a war. In a desperate attempt to save her home and her love, Kaliel tries to awaken Avred, not knowing she may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
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Comment by Michelle A. Hansen on December 4, 2012 at 3:25pm -
The most important selling tool-- the cover. Painted Blind is getting an update. You can read about it here.
http://www.michelleahansen.com/2012/12/a-new-look-for-painted-blind/
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Staff Comment by LM Preston on October 31, 2012 at 7:29am -
Hello everyone! Just want to share with you we are having a Nanowrimo 2012 Contest for those of you that want to participate:
The NanoWrimo contest is up in the new Nanowrimo 2012 group
http://yalitchat.ning.com/group/nanowrimo-2012
Hope to see you there!
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Comment by Elizabeth J Kolodziej on October 18, 2012 at 1:23pm -
Marketing tip: This weekend I have a conference I will be speaking at (Maryland Writers Association). However, I have a blog tour going on and guest posts will be going up on Saturday that I need to promote.
How am I going to be doing two things at once? By scheduling my tweets using tweetdeck and connecting it to my FB so it shows up in both places at the date and time I decide. Good luck!
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Comment by Alfred Dennis Berry on September 28, 2012 at 2:02pm -
I've completed one YA book in a series that is currently at an independent editor, and am about a third of the way through the second. While waiting for the first one to get back to me, I decided to write a back story on the main protagonist on my blog site. An attempt to draw some pre-publicity to the primary series--a novella at most. Wouldn't you know it, the thing has taken a life of it's own and I'm now a third of a way through a full novel with ideas for two more. My problem is, although it has been met with some success and praise, I'm not reaching my targeted YA audience. Anybody have suggestions on reaching out to them?
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Comment by Elizabeth J Kolodziej on September 11, 2012 at 9:19am
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If you get a chance could you check out my book trailer and "like" it. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vso8Cgg2NBk&list=FLPhLJLe8L2M1l-... thank you!
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