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BOO! Top 31 Self-Published Picks for a Howlin’ Halloween

Who can resist a good scare? Not us!

This Halloween, we’re inclined to curl up with scary read (with a blanket snug against the chin) and indulge in spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and other creepy beings that go bump in the night. We thought you might join us! So, here ’tis, our recommendations for Halloween thrillers, ghost tales, mysteries, real-life dramas and even poetry to make your ghastly hallowed eve a gravely great time — don’t come cryin’ to us if you can’t get to sleep! In alphabetical order, they are:

Stay curious, stay spooked but most of all stay safe. Happy Halloween!

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Posted by on October 29, 2012 in Top 10

 

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How SCARY are our authors?

Find out who our SCARIEST author is during our month-long Halloween contest, taking place throughout October. The winner will be one step closer to seeing his or her book turned into a Hollywood thriller!

 

 

Visit our Facebook page throughout October and LIKE custom covers and book videos featuring over 60 of our most chilling horror novels and thrillers by many of our most talented and frightening authors. Every day you will see a new book and/or book video. Register your vote by LIKING the covers or videos you like the most.

Even if you don’t write horror/thrillers/suspense novels you can still save 20% on your own book video. AND you will still want to participate to discover perfect books for the Halloween season, and to support your fellow Outskirts Press authors.

Come Halloween, vote from among the top finalists to determine our SCARIEST AUTHOR. The winner will “Book a Trip to Hollywood” by receiving a FREE HOLLYWOOD ACTION PLAN.  And even if you don’t win, the Hollywood Action Plan is still your fastest, most affordable way to expose your book to Tinseltown.

If you’re among the featured authors and/or finalists in our Halloween contest, be sure to tell everyone you know to LIKE your cover/video and to vote for you in the finals on October 31.

DON’T YET HAVE A BOOK VIDEO?

Save 20% when you order one now (see the promo code below)

Regardless of the type of books you write (horror, romance, non-fiction, memoirs, children’s books, etc.)  our professional, Hollywood-style book videos are an ideal marketing tool.

Book Videos are much like the movie trailers (also called ”previews”) that you watch before the feature presentation at the movies. They “whet” audience members’ appetites with sneak peeks into upcoming films.

Guess what?! The same thing can be done for your book..

But, isn’t creating a book video A LOT of work? You’re right, it is. The good news is: you don’t have to do it alone. The Book Video Trailer & Distribution Service  is an affordable way to have a professional video created for your book and distributed on all major social media networks and video channels. That way – you don’t get caught up in all the details (and labor) that comes along with creating a book video that sells!

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  1. You click here to get started.
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Many sites charge authors thousands (that wasn’t a typo) of dollars to produce a book video trailer. Not Outskirts Press! To make the deal even sweeter, when you order now you will save an additional 20% off the regular cost of this service. Just use the promotion code VIDEO20
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TOP 10 DIAMOND BOOKS FROM OUTSKIRTS PRESS AUTHORS

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT & SUCCESS STORY
“My experience with Outskirts Press was terrific. When I received my author’s copies, I had to pinch myself to remember that I wrote the 277 pages! I was thrilled with the final results.” - Dawna Lott, author of Emma’s Journey

Dawna Lott was born in Tennessee and raised in Georgia. She worked in the executive administrative field for Fortune 500 companies for twelve years but now enjoys free time to fulfill her passion for creative writing and poetry. She currently lives in Virginia with her husband, Tom. Emma’s Journey is her first novel.

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Posted by on October 1, 2012 in contests, Promotions

 

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Top 10 Books in Self-Publishing that are Sure to Spook You This Halloween

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!

All of these books (and many more) are available for 10%+ off when purchased through our wholesale bookstore.

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Posted by on October 31, 2011 in Uncategorized

 

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Top 10 Books for Halloween

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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AUTHOR SUCCESS STORIES

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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Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

From all of us at Outskirts Press!

 

Top 10 Halloween Books for Adults – 2010

Top 5 Halloween Books for Kids – 2010

 
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Posted by on October 31, 2010 in Holiday, Uncategorized

 

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Top 10 Halloween Books for Adults in Self-Publishing 2010

Top 10 Halloween Books for Adults in Self-Publishing 2010

Earlier this week we featured the Top 5 Halloween books for kids this year in self-publishing. If you’re up for a little spookier reading this Halloween weekend, below are the Top 10 Halloween books for adults this year in alphabetical order:

All 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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Posted by on October 28, 2010 in Holiday, Top 10, Uncategorized

 

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Halloween Greeting Cards for Self Published Authors

Halloween Greeting Cards for Self Published Authors

Want to send out a Halloween mailing to promote your book?  Outskirts Press offers personal and customized Halloween 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 3-4 weeks.  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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Top 10 Self-Published Books for Halloween

Happy Halloween. Please enjoy our list of our top 10 Halloween titles for 2008. Click on the cover to visit the author’s webpage for more info or to purchase.

Demon Key by David Brookover

Demon Key by David Brookover

The Hesitant Psychic by Sam Yulish, Ph.D.

The Hesitant Psychic by Sam Yulish, Ph.D.

Moonlight by Keith Knapp

Moonlight by Keith Knapp

The Forgotten Prophecy by Ray LeCara, Jr.

The Forgotten Prophecy by Ray LeCara, Jr.

Cosm by Stephen Anthony

Cosm by Stephen Anthony

The Literary Six by Vince A. Liaguno

The Literary Six by Vince A. Liaguno

Demon Slayer by Gabriel Common

Demon Slayer by Gabriel Common

Destinys Warriors by R.M Putnam

Destiny's Warriors by R.M Putnam

Those Made to Suffer by Philip Colander

Those Made to Suffer by Philip Colander

Torn by Dennison Rey

Torn by Dennison Rey

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Posted by on October 31, 2008 in Author Spotlight, Top 10

 

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