Month: May 2014

Featured Book: Shattered Reality

Shattered RealityShattered Reality
by Brenda Perlin
Genres: Contemporary fiction
Available from Amazon

In “Shattered Reality” we learn what shaped Brooklyn, the trials of an unhappy marriage and a deep abiding love that would not be denied. We meet a troubled, spiteful wife, who does not want to become an “ex”.

Will Brooklyn and Bo survive, or will all be lost to a bitter woman?

Excerpt:

“You know what, Brook? You need to do something. Anything. I don’t give a shit what it is, but you need to do something. I can’t work all day and come home to these stupid problems every day. Brook, do something. Just do something!”

We made our way home in silence and when we got home, I went straight to bed without even washing off my makeup even though mascara covered my entire face.

The following day Gerard woke me up with kisses. That is how we worked things out. He would explode and then later feel bad and try to make up. For me nothing had been resolved, and all I could feel was cold. I shut down completely and by then Gerard was just too busy to notice. He was exhausted, but I didn’t feel I deserved to be talked to like that. I really tried to get it to work out well, but it didn’t.

What others are saying:

“From the moment I started reading this book I knew I was going to like it. Little did I know by the end of the book I would fall in love with it.” – NarlyNut’s Book Lovers

Getting Book Signings and Interviews

1492162_10152125585440546_1133363978_oYou’ve written that first book. You’re so proud of it. Now you want to make sure your public hears about it. What can you do to get some exposure in the ‘real world’ as opposed to on-line via social media?
Let’s talk about two that worked for me; book signings and interviews on radio and TV.

Book Signings:
I live in a relatively rural area, not a big city, but I think that this can work even in cities. When my first book came out I took some with me and travelled about to all the bookstores I could find within an hour’s drive. At each one I would gather all my courage and ask to speak to whoever was in charge about doing a book-signing. I soon learned that the person with the authority to make that decision is not always present. Lesson number one; call or e-mail ahead for an appointment with the owner or manager. It will save a lot of time and frustration. Also make sure you know the owner’s name and can address him/her by name when you meet. In a way, this is a job interview. Treat it like one. Continue reading “Getting Book Signings and Interviews”

Bacopa Literary Review Is Accepting Submissions

[ezcol_1third]Bacopa[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_2third_end]The Writer’s Alliance proudly announces that it is now accepting submissions for the 2014 issue of its annual journal, the Bacopa Literary Review. Bacopa seeks a diversity of styles and perspectives in fiction, poetry and nonfiction/creative nonfiction.[/ezcol_2third_end]

Prizes: 1st Prize = $350; 2nd = $200; 3rd = $100
Entry fees: $11/entry
Postmark deadline: June 30, 2014

For more information, please visit their website.

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Video Trailer: Dark and Disturbed

Dark and Disturbed by Morgan WintersThis collection of 25 flash fiction stories features darkly humorous and sometimes creepy works ranging from a ten-year-old serial killer to talking woodland creatures. Each story includes a written prompt and a full-color photograph, so the reader can see how they were twisted to be dark and disturbed.

Dark and Disturbed, the flash fiction collection by author Morgan Winters, is available from Amazon US, Amazon UK, and all Amazon channels.

Don’t forget, you can cast your vote for trailer of the month on May 31, 2014 at 5 p.m. Pacific time.