This is good news for the ebook and POD publishing industry. You may read the full article on Publisher’s Weekly.
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Dorchester goes digital and POD
I had the pleasure of interviewing Judith for my children’s blog, Mayra’s Secret Bookcase. Besides being an author, Judith is also a singer and song writer. Talented lady!
You can read the full interview HERE.
Today I’m a guest on Marta Acosta’s awesome blog, Vampire Wire with an article on book reviewing. I hope you’ll stop by!
http://vampirewire.blogspot.com/2010/08/mayra-calvanis-review-tips-angelology.html
Slip, slide into the World of Book Reviewing
Enjoy reading and discussing books, why not expand your canvas and slip, slide into the world of book reviewing. How does one write a review and gain recognition one may ask? The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing answers your questions.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 11, 2010 – M E D I A R E L E A S E
CONTACT: Lida Quillen
Email: publisher@twilighttimes.com
Website: www.twilighttimesbooks.com
For Immediate Release
Slip, slide into the World of Book Reviewing
Enjoy reading and discussing books, why not expand your canvas and slip, slide into the world of book reviewing. How does one write a review and gain recognition one may ask? The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing by Mayra Calvani and Anne K. Edwards answers many of your questions along with practical advice which will get you started in no time.
Taking the publishing world by storm, The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing first edition quickly became a must have reference tool for new and seasoned book reviewers. The authors acknowledged the fact our high speed information world changes in a nanosecond and embarked on their quest to update The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing and have released the newly revised and updated edition.
Reviews from well established and respected book reviewers continue to pour in:
“The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing should be considered mandatory reading for novice and aspiring book reviewers, as well as having a great deal of enduring value as a reference for even the more experienced reviewer. Additionally, The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing will provide to be informed and informative reading about the book review process for authors, publishers, publicists, booksellers, librarians, and the general reading public.” Reviewed by James Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review.
“The Slippery Art… is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in book reviews – writers, reviewers, publishers, publicists, librarians, booksellers and readers.”
Reviewed by Francine Silverman, Editor of The Book Promotion Newsletter
It comes as no surprise The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing has the distinct honor of the ForeWord Best Book of the Year Award and the esteem privilege of being listed as required reading at several American and Dutch universities.
Available:
The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing
Twilight Times Books
http://twilighttimesbooks.com
ISBN: 978-1933353227
Amazon.com, B&N.com, and of course you can order through your local independent book store.
Anne K. Edwards is an award-winning multi-genre author, reviewer and editor of Voice in the Dark Ezine. Her latest novel is the suspense thriller, Shadows Over Paradise, just released by Twilight Times Books. Visit her website at www.MysteryFiction.net.
Award-winning multi-genre author Mayra Calvani writes fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. She reviews for SimplySharly.com, The NY Journal of Books and Blogcritics Magazine. She’s had over 300 articles, reviews, interviews and stories published online. Visit her website at www.MayraCalvani.com.
Full Media Kit, Headshot, Book Cover Art and more are available upon request.
Hi all,
I’m doing the happy dance.
My article, “How to Coordinate Your Own Virtual Book Tour,” was accepted for publication by Bread ‘n Molasses Magazine.
You may read it HERE.
I hope you’ll find it informative.
Cheers!
Hi all,
Together with my co-author, Anne K. Edwards, I’ll be offering a one-week workshop on the art of book reviewing. Registration is free, so be sure to check it out.
The workshop will be one of many offered by the Muse Online Writer’s Conference this October.
Topics to be covered will include:
Day 1: Why do you want to become a reviewer? What makes a good reviewer?
Day 2: What makes a good review?
Day 3: How to write a review/Learning the ‘formula’ while developing your own style
Day 4: Benefits & rewards of reviewing for both aspiring and experienced authors
Day 5: Problems you may encounter as a reviewer (Ex. Terrible books, angry authors, etc)
Day 6: Attendees submit review for critiquing for hands-in experience
Day 7: Final Q&A pertaining to reviewing
To register, visit the Muse Online Writer’s Conference.
Read my interview with this talented YA novelist, Lauren Kate, author of FALLEN.
Move over, vampires… it’s time for fallen angels!
Read the interview at Mayra’s Secret Bookcase.
Hi all,
I’d like to invite you to take a look at Voice in the Dark newsletter, which I have been co-editing for several years now. Reviews, interviews, columns, resources. Please consider subscribing if you like what you see. It comes out every two months.
http://www.mysteryfiction.net/Voiceinthedark.html
And if you’d like to send a story, article or review, or be interviewed, just get in touch. We have about 300 faithful subscribers.
Thanks!
In this issue…
Editor’s Note
Fictional Character Interview
–Noelen Noelen, Santa’s Head Elf in the Computer Department
Featured Interviews
–Mayra Calvani, Author
–Linda Weaver, Author
–Suzanne Lieurance, Author & Writing Coach
–Kathy Stemke, Author
–Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Author
–Lani Brown, Author
Gladiator’s Arena–by Mayra Calvani
Short Fiction
–Deja vu by Mayra Calvani
–Two and Twenty Farthings by Lad Moore
Articles
–”And They Lived Happily Ever After!” by Lea Schizas
–For Writers & Readers & Writer Wwannabes: A feel good place to be by Lani Brown
L’Atelier: — Columnist Mayra Calvani
Whodunit? — Columnist Billie A. Williams
Seedlings — Aaron Paul Lazar
Reviews
Events
Resources
There’s a new Latino ebook publisher in town: Onda Books.
Read my interview with founder and owner Rose Contreras on my column, Latino Books Examiner.
