Happy Halloween from all of us here at Outskirts Press!
Here are a few books (in no particular order) that are sure to give you the “creepy crawlies” and get you in the spirit of this spooky occasion!
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Self publishing a book is an exciting undertaking. Because we understand the dedication that is required to write a quality book, we like to feature our top authors each week so that you can get to know a little bit more about them and their book. This week, we are featuring Sharquent Webster’s He Kan’t Kill Your Future.
In her latest book, self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Sharquent Webster, shares a graphic and candid tale of the remarkable journey of a woman to hell and back on the streets of L.A. before her miraculous redemption by the Lord.
Before she was even old enough to drive, Sharquent had already experienced adulthood. She was secretly raised by child molesters and predators, living an underground life for many years. She had developed a drug addiction and become a thief. She learned at an early age to hustle, to snatch purses and to walk the streets at night, almost always high as a kite on weed, PCP or crack cocaine.
This is a frank, disturbing look at a world of street people so on the edge of life that all normal rules of survival and morality have long since been abandoned. Dodging the law, sleeping in “abandominiums,” doing whatever it takes to get their next high, these unfortunate souls lead a life that most people cannot even conceive of, even in their worst nightmares.
Sharquent’s honesty provides a frightening tale and one that should be read by at-risk youth, social service workers or anyone moving toward these rough roads, not only so they can see the dangers of being on that path, but also so they can learn that there is a way out, just as there was for Sharquent.
When the author finally stumbled on Victory Outreach, a women’s rehabilitation home and ministry, she learned that despite her past, Jesus still loved her and if she believed in herself enough, she could still have a future.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Sharquent Webster is the seventh of ten children. An abused runaway, she lived a life of pain and struggle before finding hope and security in God. She is married with three children.
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/hekantkillyourfuture.
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Outskirts Press, an Inc. 5000 company, and the fastest-growing self-publishing and book marketing firm, today announced the release of the Barnes & Noble NOOK Submission service. This new service will allow all authors, regardless of whether they have published with Outskirts Press or not, to increase their royalty revenue and reader accessibility by making their book available for the growing number of NOOK e-book readers. Here are four reasons you should consider publishing your book on the Barnes & Noble NOOK:
changing how consumers buy and read books; you can stay ahead of this trend by offering your book in this popular format. “We are excited to offer this long-awaited option to all self-published authors,” said Elise Connors, Manager of Author Support at Outskirts Press. “This, paired with the addition of our Amazon Kindle and Apple iPad editions, really rounds out our suite of electronic publishing services.”
Visit http://outskirtspress.com/p/nook to publish your book on the Barnes & Noble NOOK today.
Ask any self-publishing author, and they will tell you that it’s incredibly important for their book to be available in as many formats as possible – especially e-formats. Electronic books can be less expensive to publish than their printed counterparts. That, in addition to low overhead, makes ePublishing a very attractive option for authors. As a matter of fact, there are some authors who don’t publish print books at all, but they have very successful writing careers.
Although ePublishing offers very few barriers to entry, some authors still postpone offering their book via electronic channels. Why? More often than not, they are intimidated by the formatting and distribution process. That’s where Outskirts Press comes in. We offer a full suite of electronic publishing services available to all authors – regardless of where their book is published. In addition to our Amazon Kindle and Apple iPad formats, we now offer a Barnes & Noble NOOK edition for authors who wish to offer their eBook for sale through B&N’s distribution network.
When authors purchase this option, they experience the white glove service that is promised to any and all authors who purchase any self-publishing or book marketing services from Outskirts Press. We handle all of the “heavy lifting” (i.e. eBook conversion and formatting, submission to B&N’s distribution network, etc.) for you, and you earn all of the money. You can learn more about or place your order for this option by visiting our Barnes & Noble NOOK edition page.
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As an author in this economy, you have to come up with creative ways to market your self-published book. While book tours are a great way to connect with your readers, they aren’t the most affordable method of promotion. However, technology has made it possible for an alternative.
Take note from self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Kevin Hollingsworth, who is taking his latest book, Romance With A Touch of Love, on tour – a virtual book tour, that is. He will be featured on several blogs over the weeks and months ahead so keep your eyes peeled to learn more about him and his book.
Luckily for us, Kevin was kind enough to answer a few questions as the tour was getting started so that we can give you a sneak peek into the mind of the creator of Romance With A Touch of Love.
OP: Tell us a little bit about Romance With A Touch of Love. What is it about?
KH: [It] is about romance, love, and tragedy. As you touch my words with your eyes they will tenderly touch your heart.
OP: Why did you decide to write this story?
KH: I met with pure chance later in life and began to express myself through prose poetry. I, hence, developed a natural affinity for writing. I wish,however, I would have started writing earlier in my life; but I guess destiny was not ready for me yet…
OP: What types of readers would be interested in this story?
KH: I think all types of people will be interested in my book because I believe love touches everyone’s soul and romance will find your heart.
OP: What is special about your book? What differentiates it from other books in the same category?
KH: I think people will appreciate my book’s tenderness. I also believe people will enjoy the style of language employed; Beauty and elegance surround my words…..What differentiates my book from other books in the same category is that my words work hand in hand with the reader’s imagination. The reader and my prose, together, will take an unchartered tour of human expression
OP: Have you published any other books? Do you plan to publish more?
KH: Yes. My first prose poetry book, Wonders, was published in 2009. I do plan to write more books.
OP: Thanks for your time, Kevin! We look forward to learning more about you as you visit other bloggers!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kevin Hollingsworth started writing later in his life just for fun in his spare time. He received some positive feedback on his writing from friends, acquaintances and family. He continued to write in his free time because he enjoyed it and he liked putting smiles on people’s faces; which was not an uncommon reaction after someone read a humble literary creation of his. As simple as it sounds, Kevin guesses people will never know they may have an aptitude for something unless they try it. If Kevin’s writing can bring a sparkle of joy, or happiness to someone’s life; if his writing can touch people in a meaningful way, then he knows at least he can feel good that he has done something right in this life for a moment in time.
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This author purchased the Virtual Book Tour marketing option, which allows self-publishing authors to connect with bloggers and harness the power of the blogosphere by taking their book on the “virtual road”. Learn more about this service by visiting your Publishing Center and reviewing the available marketing options.
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Self publishing a book is an exciting undertaking. Because we understand the dedication that is required to write a quality book, we like to feature our top authors each week so that you can get to know a little bit more about them and their book. This week, we are featuring Orest Andrew Harrison’s Command Influence.
In his latest book, self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Orest Andrew Harrison, provides readers with a common sense narrative on how the American economy got where it is today and how investors now need an iconoclastic and out-of-the box investment strategy to successfully sail against the turbulent headwinds facing the U.S. and the global economy for the foreseeable future.
In a time of great economic upheaval and turbulence, Americans are faced with the prospects of managing the various challenges that befall all of us: an ever-exploding debt ceiling, trade deficits in free fall, a looming bond market correction, further bank insolvencies, currency devaluation, the threat of a doomsday derivatives debacle, affects from a retiring baby boom generation as well as a real estate market which is unable to find a bottom. The book offers an analysis on what lies ahead, as well as advice on how to traverse the dangerous financial landscape facing Americans for the next few decades.
The American Dream is not yet dead, says Harrison, even if it is currently in ICU. Nonetheless, Harrison believes the innate spirit, resolve and courage displayed by Americans through previous crises — if coupled with true bipartisan reform as well as a willingness to hunker down as the shocks to the system play out – will triumph in the end.
Meanwhile the insights, tips and tactics offered in 21st Century Great Global Depression serve as both a warning and a wake-up call to today’s politicians and highlight the dire need for a fiscal and political reform broader than anything either the Democrats or Republicans have been able to accomplish thus far. A patriot at heart, Harrison calls upon Americans from both sides of the ideological divide to unite in their effort to forge common sense solutions for our economy before it is too late.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
The author, Orest Andrew Harrison, a graduate of Rutgers University, was a real-estate investor on the forefront of the property investment market. Caught on the front lines of a historic real estate depression and witnessing the outright collapse of entire asset classes, his forward thinking decision to divest all of his property holdings prior to today’s real estate quagmire proved accurate. It also formulated his belief in the need for a non-traditional, diversified investment strategy in our volatile and uncertain world.
He is also the creator of SurviveandThriveNow.com, which provides a monthly financial newsletter, “The Common Sense Market “, that helps subscribers prepare for economic contingencies, make informed decisions regarding their finances, preserve capital and raise their quality of life.
He has also co-written five full-length musicals including “The People’s Princess” a bio-musical about the life and story of Princess Diana. Today, he runs a private, not-for- profit foundation, The Paradise Fund-Children’s Relief Foundation, to which he donates all profits from CD sales from the Diana musical.
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/21stcenturygreatglobaldepression.
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Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company, today announced its top ten best-selling titles for September 2011 according to combined data from Ingram Book Wholesalers and Outskirts Press Direct via http://outskirtspress.com/bookstore. These authors have likely created a solid book promotion strategy and put it into motion either by themselves or with the help of a Personal Marketing Assistant.
In alphabetical order, the top ten best-selling books in self publishing during the month of September 2011 were:
Congratulations to our best-selling authors for the month of September 2011!
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All of these books (and other Outskirts Press titles) are available from all major online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powells, Books A Million, and others, plus conveniently from the Outskirts Press Direct bookstore at http://outskirtspress.com/bookstore for discounts ranging from 10% – 55%.
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What are your plans for a haunted Halloween? Going trick or treating with the kids? Going to a party? Throwing one? Whatever your plans, there is always time to curl up with a good book. Here are ten top recommendations for a chillingly good time, from Outskirts Press authors:
Creatures by Gerry Griffiths
The Family Bones by Kimberly Raiser
Hour of the Beast by C. Michael Forsyth
Embellish by R. L. Sloan
The Ghost of Governor’s Bridge by Skip Stover
Lucifer Rising by Barbara Fifield
The Not So Wicked, Wicked Witch by Amy Carter
The Skeleton By The Bay by Melissa M. Rounds
Tricked by Holly E. Gaskin
Z1N1: The Zombie Pandemic by Mitchell Layne Cook
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Irene Brodsky is a part-time educator from Brooklyn College
NYC, author of poetry and children’s books. She lives with her husband in Brooklyn. Queen Esther’s New Coloring Book is her 3rd published work. Bill Steyert is a veteran of the Vietnam war, worked for environmental groups in Chicago, lives with his wife, Carmela (a Jewish educator), in Forest Hills, N.Y. His artistic talent enhances
her teaching of Hebrew Jewish history and traditions. Queen Esther’s New Coloring Book is his first published work.
“I don’t know of any other publisher who provides such professional service as an affordable rate. My consultant and representative took a personal interest in my new coloring book and they were very complimentary about my new illustrator. They truly made our book come alive. A dream come true and it is now on many book sites including Indie Bound books. This is my 3rd book with Outskirts
Press and my illustrator and I are talking about our next book, which will be about a child’s first visit to the library. Thank you to the entire staff of Outskirts Press.”
– Irene Brodsky, author ofQueen Esther’s New Coloring Book
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Have you ever seen the movie Field of Dreams? Do you remember the infamous line, “If you build it, they will come”? True enough, the field was built and “they” came.
Marketing a book is a bit different, though. Publishing a book is not enough to make the theoretical “them” appear. You need to market your book, and this means more than just telling your family and friends about it. You want to market it to the people who are already waiting to read your book – which (oddly enough) is usually not your family and friends.
Believe it or not, there is a group of people all across the country (or even the globe) who are already interested in what you’ve written about. The thing is – you haven’t found them yet. They can’t find you, because they aren’t aware that you or your book are “out there”. You have the upper hand. You know they exist. So, how do you find them and get them to buy your book? You have to start with creating a book marketing plan that sells. Here are a few tips to get started:
Figure out who they are. Your book was written for a unique audience. No book, no matter how well-written, should be read by “everyone”. Find out who can benefit from your book. That’s your target audience/market.Don’t want to “go it alone”? You shouldn’t have to. A Personal Marketing Assistant can help you develop or redefine your book marketing plan.
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