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Here are five steps to successfully launching your book:

1. Have a press release written and distributed by a professional writer.
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3. Create a sixty second (or less) video trailer for your book and distribute it through online social networks.
4. Find book reviewers who are committed to providing quality and honest reviews for self-published titles. Submit your book to at least ten of them.
5. Hire a book marketing consultant to help you with the tasks you may not be feel comfortable working on yourself (i.e. developing a marketing plan, setting up book signings, etc.).

Previously, all of these services had to be ordered separately, but now all of them can be purchased together in a cost-effective package that “makes sense” of book marketing for self-publishing authors.

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In his latest book, self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Mark Brian Swart, shows that he knows that reenacting is not just what you see on TV. It’s a reality all its own: a combination of high emotions, glowing triumphs, tremendous satisfaction, robust humor, always unbeatable camaraderie, and occasionally even a heartache or two. Most reenactors are superb historians, good friends, and excellent “Pards” – even though every once in a while there’s a moron or a bonehead in the crowd.

Just like real life.

Once More Into The Breach lays out – with no strings pulled – the Full Monty of Civil War reenacting so that the reader can find out the actual real-life story behind today’s reenacting of the War of the Rebellion. Becoming a Civil War reenactor begins with a little money, a love for history and a calling to preserve it, and finding a club that will take a “Fresh Fish” into its fold. After that, those that do all the “right stuff” are very successful and have one helluva great time. Those that do the “wrong stuff” get awfully lonely out there.

Once More Into The Breach takes the reader through the whole chronicle of how Civil War reenactors keep history alive, how they learn and teach the lessons of the past (and why!), how they have so much fun with some of the finest folks in the world, and the cherished memories that they acquire in the pursuit of preserving one of the most incredible events in American History.

And it’s a whole lot better than what you sometimes get out there in the other “real life.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Mark Brian Swart has always enjoyed history. He discovered reenacting back in 1998 when he began to explore “Living History” as a Civil War soldier. He began keeping a diary in his second year of reenacting and his thoughtful, amusing and candid comments were the catalyst for ONCE MORE INTO THE BREACH. Mark has realized that too little is known about Civil War reenacting, or about those who give so much and work so hard at it – both to Preserve History and to Honor the Brave Americans who gave their lives during its Creation. His book has been written to fill that gap.

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

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Margaret has been providing Personal Marketing Assistant services for Outskirts Press since December 2010. She has 12 years of marketing and communications experience with diverse organizations and individuals. She consults with several businesses on marketing, operations, and research.

Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, she earned a BA from the University of Virginia, a Masters in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina, and a Masters in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University.

Margaret currently lives in Denver, Colorado and enjoys hiking and camping on the weekends, exploring new restaurants, and traveling to unexpected places.

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In her latest book, self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Jo Stone, uses her experience trying silicone gel breast implant cases to provide palpable reality to her novel’s courtroom suspense.

Pamela Lawson just wants her figure back after childbirth.  A plastic surgeon and the industry spokesman for the new Mammselle foam coated implant, Dr. Dan MacNamara is sure the Mammselle implant is perfect for his patient, but neither he nor Pamela know that the manufacturer has concealed the results of secret internal studies that show all animals they tested have developed liver cancer.

Sherri Barker, a detail person for the manufacturer and Dr. MacNamara’s mistress, has just delivered to MacNamara the details of these studies when she is killed by a car bomb, and soon Dr. MacNamara’s life is also in danger from assassins hired by the silicone manufacturer and one of its corporate cohorts.  Meanwhile a television reporter and an FDA investigator are preparing to air a special on the new implants.

Denver trial lawyer Janet Stephenson must navigate the minefields of corporate machination and attempted murder while trying to bring a grand jury indictment against the manufacturer for her client Pamela Lawson, now awaiting a liver transplant for her liver cancer.  The worlds of criminal and civil law merge within the thrilling legal twists and turns of the ensuing courtroom drama as Janet seeks justice for the lives lost or ruined by corporate greed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

A native of Colorado, Jo Stone is an attorney who has tried many silicone gel breast implant cases and has been involved in all of the excitement surrounding the complicated preparation and trial of those cases. This wife and mother of four is also a college professor who has taught English literature, Humanities, Business and Law courses throughout her legal career Jo attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where she earned B.A. and M.A. in English literature and Juris Doctorate degrees.

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

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In his latest book, self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Dr. Eladio Pasqual, addresses both parents and professionals — giving them the actual steps necessary to actually assist others through communication alone.

Dr. Pasqual uses his long and successful experience as a crisis intervention professional to share with his readers the communication skills he has learned which help create smoother, more enjoyable and more efficient offices, homes and classrooms. By focusing on fairness and care as the foundations to good communication, the author offers a clear and easy to understand primer for improved communication skills.

The Dynamics to Speak with Care teaches:

• How to assist people to overcome the anxiety caused by school pressure, work issues or family situations
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• How to lend empathy and support while also providing useful help
• How to avoid the common phrases and tactics that inhibit effective communication when trying to help someone through a problem
• How to use effective problem solving techniques to help resolve nearly any problem

With this new guidebook Dr. Eladio is able to help everyone learn how to more effectively interact with their fellow men and thereby achieve the satisfaction of more harmonious relationships in schools, in businesses and in the home.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dr. Eladio Pasqual is the editor of Faith against Arms, a political evolution of the events since 9/11. Dr. Pasqual has a long history of caring for people, including working with crisis-intervention programs related to earthquakes, mudslides and fires. Dr. Pasqual lives in Fremont, Calif.

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

This author purchased the Book Blast package, saving 25% on 5 powerful marketing services to blast the 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 Publishing Center.

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In her latest book, self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Bill Bailey’s book of poetry shows a skilled attention to the pleasurable rhythms of language he uses to confidently deliver his musings, insights and unique observations of concerns all readers can share.

His poem “Death” displays the easily measured beat of his lines and his own take on that one subject all readers will have considered at least at some point in their lives:

“It makes me know that just like fear and fame and wealth and class
My life’s a moment’s matinee – and then my time is past.”

Readers can also agree with his acknowledgment that for him “It’s in the Blood” – “To seek surcease in simile, /And press for hope in rhymes” – a line reminiscent of both the form and content of the Metaphysical Poets. His observations on the craft of the clown in “Clown – the Ultimate Artist” also nicely convey his love and appreciation of the aesthetic craft:

“What catharsis in the madness – what comfort in the craft –
What relief in time suspended – what healing in the laugh!”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Bill Bailey is a former English teacher and high school administrator. He is also a father and an advisor; but foremost he is a poet. He has written many poems over the years, and A Moment’s Matinee represents his lifelong writings.

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

This author purchased the Book Blast package, saving 25% on 5 powerful marketing services to blast the 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 Publishing Center.

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Meet one of the Outskirts Press Personal Marketing Assistants:

With a background in the online marketing industry, Elise brings several years of marketing experience to Outskirts Press authors. She began her career working in the radio broadcasting industry. Since then, she has gained experience in finance, government, retail, customer service, and online marketing.

Elise is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (Emphasis in Technical Communication). Outside of work, she enjoys surfing the internet, watching reality TV shows, and traveling.

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The Personal Marketing Assistant is available as an a-la-carte option or as part of the Book Blast package where authors can save 25% on 5 powerful marketing services to blast their book into the stratosphere! Outskirts Press authors can easily and conveniently add the Personal Marketing Assistant option or the Book Blast package at any time from the Marketing Options screen of the Publishing Center.

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The top-ranking options are determined by how many self-published authors sign up for them. Many of these products and services are even available to authors who did not publish with Outskirts Press. Visit our Marketing Solutions page to view the growing list of available book marketing options.

These are the marketing products and services determined to be most popular by our authors for April 2011, listed below in alphabetical order:

1st Chapter Preview Library Distribution This option allows you to introduce your book to libraries, bookstores, media, reviewers, bloggers and readers by running a quarter page full-color ad along with a free preview of your first chapter in this catalog for three consecutive months.

Amazon Extreme Package This is a package deal that lets you save 25% on three amazing marketing tactics centered around Amazon: The Amazon Kindle Edition, Search Inside the Book, and the Keyword Search Submission Service. Plus a free copy of the Amazon best selling book, Sell Your Book on Amazon.

Amazon Kindle Edition The Amazon Kindle is a revolutionary wireless reading device that allows its owners to instantly download books and newspapers. This is the new way that people are buying books. However, only books that have been submitted to the Amazon Kindle via the required process and in the required format are available for Kindle readers to purchase and enjoy.

Amazon Search Inside the Book This service allows your potential buyer to browse your book online just as they would in a “traditional” bookstore. This alleviates a lot of the the anxiety associa ted with purchasing books online.

BEA Book Fair Submission This option allows you to get your book exposed at the largest and most popular industry book fair and publishing event in the United States.

Book Blast This package includes five of our most popular (and most effective) marketing services, making for very well-rounded book marketing solution. Every Book Blast comes with: a Custom Press Release, PR Publicist Campaign, Book Review Submission Service, Book Video Trailer, and 5 hours with a Personal Marketing Assistant for one price.

Bookmarks (500 ct.) Bookmarks are a wonderful promotional item to pass out because people rarely throw them away; they actually use them! They might as well use a bookmark that promotes your book.

Boston Review Co-op Ad This option allows you to promote your book to the 30,000 intellectual readers of Boston Review for a fraction of what it would cost to do on your own.

Custom Press Release Have our professional press release writer compose an original, unique press release for your book, submitted to you for your review/approval, and then distributed to our news wire service on your behalf.

Publishers Weekly Co-op Ad This option allows you to reach over 80,000 booksellers, publishers, public and academic librarians, wholesalers, distributors, agents, and writers in addition to more than 360,000 unique monthly website visitors with a color ad in the “most visible and trusted publication to market your products and services”.

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In his latest book, self-publishing Outskirts Press author, G.H. Larrivee Jr., looks without blinders at three generations of his family and discovers that the ongoing dysfunction in it – which he wryly dubs “The Larrivee Syndrome” – has been one that he could not overcome, even while trying for so long to prevent it’s affect on his son.

The history of Larrivee’s family has included abandonment and alcoholism in the distant past and bigotry and racism in the author’s more immediate childhood. “Mom never really knew where Dad was most of the time and she made herself insane over it,” Larrivee writes.

Larrivee resolves never to be that kind of father or husband.

Knowing too little of love, however, he finds himself at eighteen with a girl who “wasn’t my first choice,” but who was pregnant with his child. He marries her, she leaves him, and he is left to raise his son as a single parent. A second marriage, good in itself, brings conflict between a new stepson and his own offspring, still blaming his father for the “loss” of his mom.

Despite the author’s dream of mending their relationship, no reconciliation has been possible and Larrivee has had to learn how to survive the loss of a son, just as if he had died.

Larrivee acknowledges that his original bad mouthing of his son’s mother after she left him tainted the boy’s view of him as a father. His son, understandably, needed to defend his mother. That level of candor makes SonSet a unique autobiographical account that proves magnetic both in Larrivee’s self-deprecating humor and in his honest acceptance of a responsibility that many parents would not be capable of.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Mr. Larrivee is a retired fire department rescue company officer. He and his wife Carolyn left Rhode Island to live in the west many years ago. Currently they reside in Erda, Utah.

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

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The China/Burma/India theatre of operation in World War II was a confusing array of competing national interests and undefined battle fronts. The French were allied with the Japanese, the Americans worked with the Chinese, and all the while the old colonial imperialists maneuvered for power. Into this confusing mix arrives Major Amos Mead, fresh from his rescue mission of Orion’s Eye and newly infatuated with a woman destined to play an unusual role in his life.

Suddenly given an unexpected assignment with the OSS, Amos is thrust violently back into the war when his transport is shot from the sky, forcing a death filled trek behind enemy lines through Burma to China. During the trek, Mead is aided by groups of native freedom fighters who open his eyes to the intricacies of survival in a chaotic jungle – both a physical jungle and a jungle of intrigue. Focused on accomplishing his mission with new awareness, assumed friends become enemies and assumed enemies become friends as Mead finds himself amidst the deadly cabals of corrupt government officials, who may even include the Vice President of the United States.

“Gauthier weaves a compelling story of intrigue, action and romance,” writes Lis Wiehl, FOX News Legal Analyst and author of Face of Betrayal.

“Edge of your seat action…impressively accurate descriptions of the war,” says Judge Don Sokol, WW II B-17 pilot and decorated veteran of twenty-four missions over Germany, including the last raid on Berlin.

History is made to seem stranger than fiction in Mead’s Trek as readers are introduced to a chapter of history well known to those who were there, but little known to the rest of the world. After Roosevelt’s death, President Truman ignores the boots-on-the-ground reports of Mead and his real-life contemporaries and conspires with China, France and Britain to return Southeast Asia to their colonial yoke of virtual slavery, thus setting up the tragic war in Viet Nam twenty-five years later. Gauthier takes the actual events of the day and shows how a tragic war in Viet Nam could have been avoided if wiser heads had prevailed at the time.

About the author:

Tom Gauthier grew up in Santa Barbara, California, and after high school joined the U. S. Army and served as a combat intelligence analyst, later serving in the Air Force Reserve on a flight crew. These experiences and his time as a private pilot are evident in the action sequences in Mead’s Trek. He holds BS, MS, MBA and PsyD degrees, is retired from a corporate career, and serves on his local Airport Commission, the local Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, and as President of his school district’s Board of Trustees.

Tom is also the author of Code Name: Orion’s Eye and of A Voyage Beyond Reason, winner of a 2009 Writer’s Digest Award for Literary Fiction. He is currently working on the third book in the Major Amos Mead series, Die Liste, taking Mead into the post-war years, and the little known world of the Nazi war-criminals brought to the US in secret by the CIA.

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

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