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Holiday Gift Idea for Self Publishing Authors

30 Nov

Did you start your holiday shopping this weekend?  Black Friday kicks off the traditional holiday shopping season for many Americans.  If you’re looking for unique gift ideas, remember custom t-shirts with your book cover make a great conversation starter AND they make great gifts for family and friends! 

Outskirts Press authors can order these Custom T-Shirts at any time easily and conveniently from the marketing options page in the Author’s Center.

Final reminder: The registration deadline for this year’s Benjamin Franklin Award contest is today, Monday, November 30, 2009. Outskirts Press published authors can purchase the Benjamin Franklin Award submission option at any time conveniently from within the Author’s Center. 

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Self Publishing Spotlight: The Peruke Maker

27 Nov

The Salem Witch Hunt Curse is a compelling and suspenseful story that focuses on the infamous Salem Witch Hunt Curse, an ancient and evil practice which is unearthed from necromancy and violates the course of natural events in a modern day world.

Inspired by true events, The Peruke Maker is a well researched screenplay about the spiritual and emotional journeys of Bridget Cane, a stunning 17th century red haired beauty, and Sarah, a thoroughly 21st century woman. Their paths become inextricably bound across time and space as Thomas Cane’s vengeful curse continues to threaten the virtuous during this relentless quest for an avenger of innocent blood.
Like the book’s 21st century time traveler, Sarah, the author’s readers are introduced to this earlier, frightening world by the startling image of Bridget Cane, scantily clad, frozen in fear, her own imminent death portended by the Banshee’s bloodcurdling cries, set against the background of a witch hunt that has reached a feverish pitch in a society where the fear of sorcery and the devil is as real as God.The story builds with heightened tension and conflict and fittingly ends in present day New York City when Sarah’s journey ultimately comes full circle as Michael’s love for her triumphs over the evil she must face in 17th century Salem. The suspense leading to her final redemption climaxes in a dramatic and magical act of rebirth which transcends the grave at the exact stroke of midnight on the Autumnal Equinox.This is a beautiful illustration which captures the very essence of what this story is all about: love and forgiveness.

As Lee Levinson of Lejen Literary Consultants writes, The Peruke Maker is “visually compelling, provocative, suspenseful, memorable characters, smooth pace with excellent twists and turns.”

Ruby Dominguez has challenged herself in this tale with the conflicting complexities of the past and the future as well as the forces of good and evil as they play out across time. With an intuitive accuracy that provides both substance and relevance, Ms. Dominguez convincingly captures the evil that pervaded 17th century Salem, Massachusetts.

“This compelling journey is deftly played against a story line that has meaningful things to say about the inherent vulnerability of the human condition,” adds Lee Levinson in his professional script coverage analysis of THE PERUKE MAKER – The Salem Witch Hunt Curse.

About the Author:
 
The author, Ruby Dominguez is undeterred as she strokes with pen the somber and bright hues of her visions. She currently resides in San Francisco. She has been a recipient of the “Editor’s Choice Award,” by the National Library of Poetry in 1999 and 2007 for her published poems in the SHELTER OF SHADE.

For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/ThePerukeMaker.

This author has purchased the Book Blast, saving 25% on 5 powerful marketing services to blast their book into the stratosphere! The Book Blast package includes the following options: Custom Press Release, PR Publicist Campaign, Book Review Submission Service, Book Video (shown above) and Personal Marketing Assistant. Outskirts Press authors can easily and conveniently add this package at any time from the Marketing Options screen of the author’s center.

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Posted by on November 27, 2009 in Author Spotlight

 

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Top 10 Self Publishing Thanksgiving Books

26 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving!

In celebration, Outskirts Press is pleased to announce the Top 10 self-published books that are perfect for Thanksgiving. In alphabetical order, they are:

To all our current and upcoming authors, we wish you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

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Posted by on November 26, 2009 in Author Spotlight, Top 10

 

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New Book Award Contest for Self-Publishing Authors

24 Nov

Time is running out to enter your book in the brand new Readers Favorite Award Contest.  Enter your book by November 30th. 

Who Can Enter?
All English eBooks, Audio Books, Manuscripts, and Published Novels (2005-2009) that fall into one of the 40 Genre Categories listed on their site: www.readersfavorite.com. 

Why Enter Your Book?
Book Awards grab the attention of book stores, publishers, libraries, and readers, which can translate into increased sales. You can refer to your book as an “Award Winning Book” and you as an “Award Winning Author.” You can add your Award Sticker to existing copies of your book or incorporate a digital image of it into new or reprinted versions.

For more information and contest submission information, visit www.readersfavorite.com.

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Posted by on November 24, 2009 in Awards

 

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Benjamin Franklin Awards for Self-Publishing Authors

23 Nov

The Benjamin Franklin Awards are among the most respected Book Awards in the country. The awards recognize excellence in both editorial and design. The specific genre categories are judged by three industry professionals, coming from the library, bookstore, reviewer, designer, publicity and editorial markets.

All finalists will be notified in the late spring, early summer.

The winners in each category will be announced at the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards presentation during the Publishing University at the Book Expo of America. Finalists will receive a certificate of excellence; winners will receive the Benjamin Franklin Award trophy. All finalists will be displayed during the Publishing University and at the Awards Ceremony and all winners will be displayed in a special booth at Book Expo America. Winners and finalists will also be featured on the IBPA website, among other places.

Outskirts Press published authors can purchase the Benjamin Franklin Award submission option at any time conveniently from within the Author’s Center. 

Outskirts Press can facilitate the submission details to all these contests for you. With your purchase of this package and your eligible book, we will handle all the details, including

  • the award submission fee
  • registering your book with the contest
  • sending them each the necessary review copies of your book
  • accurately and completely filling out the necessary entry forms
  • selecting the most appropriate category for your book (if we’re not sure, we’ll ask you)
  • shipping and handling costs of your book to each of the contest’s multiple judges

The registration deadline for this year’s award contest is Monday, November 30, 2009.

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Posted by on November 23, 2009 in Marketing Options

 

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Self Publishing Spotlight: From Darkness to Light

20 Nov

Dramatically subtitled My Journey Back from a Brain Filled with Blood, From Darkness to Light, published by Outskirts Press, is a rousing story about Lynn Roby’s life of miracles as she fights her way back from alcoholism and from a ruptured brain aneurism and continues on with a successful career helping thousands of others recover from this deadly disease.

After brain surgery and debilitating pain from her ruptured aneurism, Lynn came to believe that her creator allowed her to survive because “her work here was not done.” Turning to holistic healing techniques like yoga and acupuncture, she was able to overcome her own physical condition, just as she had been able to recover from an addiction to alcohol earlier in her life.
From Darkness to Light is the remarkable story of this journey.Prior to her aneurysm Lynn tells of her surrender to and recovery from alcoholism and her career helping others similarly afflicted. Her tale is meant to inspire not only those who have suffered from aneurysms, alcoholism or abuse, but also those who can relate to such pain and suffering and find hope in Lynn’s own words of courageous recovery.From a life dangerously close to an early end, Lynn has gone on to establish The Gettysburg Holistic Health Center, a Kripalu affiliated studio, where she helps others transform their lives from turmoil to surrender as they learn from her the faith and hope that carried her through.

At her Pennsylvania center, Lynn promotes the two ingredients one needs to begin a healthy life. One must have roots for a sense of belonging and connection that gives one a sense of safety and security about one’s own identity. One must also have wings to soar in order to achieve the freedom to be autonomous and to be able to accomplish one’s dreams.

Lynn Roby’s From Darkness to Light is an inspirational story that shows the miracles one’s life can be rewarded with when one takes a journey of faith, courage and hope.

About the Author:

Lynn lives in Carroll Valley, PA, with her husband, Bill, and their Samoyed, Abigail. She is a mother blessed with four sons and with beautiful grandchildren who fill her life with joy and fun.

Lynn is a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and A LifeForce yoga practitioner. She continues to study at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA. She is also a Masters level Addictions Specialist as well as a Reiki Master. She and her husband are the founders and owners of The Gettysburg Holistic Center, a therapeutic sanctuary located in beautiful, natural surroundings just outside Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

This author has purchased the Book Blast, saving 25% on 5 powerful marketing services to blast their book into the stratosphere! The Book Blast package includes the following options: Custom Press Release, PR Publicist Campaign, Book Review Submission Service, Book Video (shown above) and Personal Marketing Assistant. Outskirts Press authors can easily and conveniently add this package at any time from the Marketing Options screen of the author’s center.

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Posted by on November 20, 2009 in Author Spotlight

 

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Self Publishing Holiday Printing & Shipping Schedule

19 Nov

Santa Claus may be able to travel around the world in the blink of an eye, but books can’t!  Even with lightning fast print-on-demand technology, books still need a certain amount of time for manufacturing and shipping.

As the holiday season approaches, book production reaches peak capacity as hundreds of thousands of authors from all corners of the globe order copies of their books for family, friends, and relatives. What a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season — with a freshly published book in the hands of your loved ones!

We want to be sure your season is filled with holiday cheer, so if you plan on ordering copies of your published book for delivery in time for Christmas, please place your order no later than December 1, 2009.

Sure, your books will probably arrive a few days early, but that’s better than a few hours late, right?  This is for domestic ground shipping within the continental United States.  If you’re aiming for a different holiday, and/or if you live outside the continental United States, adjust your ordering date accordingly.

We’re assuming an average shipping timeframe via UPS of 5 days, but keep in mind — UPS becomes over-burdened during the holiday season, too. 

Are you a published Outskirts Press author? You can conveniently order copies of your published book(s) from your online Author’s Center here…

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Posted by on November 19, 2009 in Advice

 

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New Year Cards for Self-Published Authors

18 Nov

Want to send out a New Year mailing to promote your book? Outskirts Press now offers personal and customized New Year Greeting Cards, featuring your published book!

Greeting cards are 4.25”x 6” on Premium 14 pt. gloss cover stock. These cards are full color, front and back, and scored for easy folding. The front of the card recognizes the occasion. The inside-left of the card highlights your single book, along with the title, the author name, the cover image, and the webpage address. The inside-right of the card is blank so that you can personalize each card with a handwritten message before folding and mailing them in the included white envelopes.

Greeting cards come in quantities of 250. Outskirts Press authors can also order Custom US First Class Postal Stamps to send out these promotional mailings. Both of these optional marketing products can easily and conveniently be added from the Marketing Options screen of their author’s center.

*Production, printing and shipping can take up to 3-4weeks. Order now to allow plenty of time to receive your cards for a timely holiday promotional mailing.

** The interior image in the example features “Sell Your Book on Amazon.” Details and cover image will be replaced by the details and cover image for your book.

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Posted by on November 18, 2009 in Marketing Options

 

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Self-Publishing Authors Participating in the 2009 Frankfurt Book Fair

17 Nov

The Frankfurt Book Fair (Buchmesse) remains the publishing world’s most important annual book marketing event. Beyond the high-visibility sales and publicity campaigns, much more is going on behind the scenes. A quorum of the world’s international rights agents descend upon Frankfurt in search of fresh and exciting titles. And while larger contracts involving celebrity authors and major publishing houses are negotiated, signed, and announced during the show, the Buchmesse continues to offer an excellent forum for the discovery and contracting of titles from independent publishers. Since Frankfurt is a vital component of the publishing world’s economic engine, simply being part of the scene, on any scale, is sound business. Recognition at Frankfurt is a lesser-known title or author’s first important step onto the global stage.

The following books published by Outskirts Press participated in the Frankfurt Book Fair this year:

Book Fair space is available in limited quantities on a first-come, first served basis.  Outskirts Press authors can save 25% on 4 major book events throughout the year (London, BEA, Beijing, Frankfurt) with the Global Book Tour package.  Or, to register for the 2010 Frankfurt Book Fair a la carte, visit the Marketing Options screen of your author’s center today.

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Posted by on November 17, 2009 in Marketing Options

 

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Custom T-Shirts for Self-Publishing Authors

16 Nov

Is there a cooler, more unique way to promote your book than by wearing it?

Not only are these custom t-shirts a great conversation starter, and a great wardrobe choice for book fairs, author signings, and other events, but they also make great gifts for family and friends.

Now that your book is published and no longer in your head, put it to your back with these high quality shirts.

Each t-shirt is:

  • white, short-sleeved
  • heavyweight, classic fit, pre-shrunk, 100% cotton

Your t-shirt will be customized with the front cover of your book on the front!

(see sample, below)

Your t-shirt will be customized with the back cover of your book on the back!

(see sample, below)

These custom t-shirts come in a wide variety of both adult or children’s sizes.

Important:  After you order your shirt, we will contact you via email for your size preference, based upon the size chart below. We cannot complete your order until you respond to our inquiry about your preferred t-shirt size.

Outskirts Press authors can order these Custom T-Shirts at any time easily and conveniently from the marketing options page in the Author’s Center.

**Since these t-shirts are custom-made, refunds are not available once the order is placed.

 

 

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Posted by on November 16, 2009 in Marketing Options

 

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