Month: August 2014

Featured Book: Postcards from Mr. Pish (Vol3)

MR PISH EAST COAST EDITION_Postcards from Mr. Pish (East Coast Edition)
by K.S. Brooks
KidLit, Children’s books, educational
Available from Amazon.

The lovable Jack Russell Terrier leads readers on an expedition down the East Coast of the United States in Postcards from Mr. Pish Volume 3. With each new discovery, the traveling terrier sends a postcard with full-color photographs and engaging text geared to promote outdoor learning and literacy. A 2013 BigAl’s Books & Pals Readers Choice Award Nominee.

“For any kid with an adventurous spirit, a love of animals, and a sense of humor, this book is certain to delight.” – Scott M.

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New Author Names Dominate the Indies Unlimited 2014 Weekly Flash Fiction Competition

Lightning signTwo-thirds of the winning weekly Flash Fiction stories were penned by authors who were not part of the 2013 list of winners.

After twenty-eight weekly competitions, fourteen new authors will be included in the next Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Anthology. There were a total of twenty-one authors, but only seven are repeat authors from 2013. Regardless, all twenty-one will be included in the next edition, along with any new winners during the balance of this year.

This competition is open to anyone who would like to enter the competition. Each Saturday, Indies Unlimited posts a picture by award-winning author and photographer K. S. Brooks, along with a short written prompt by five-star author Stephen Hise.

This weekly competition continues to grow year after year, and is an excellent way for independent authors to demonstrate their writing skill to a growing reader network. Continue reading “New Author Names Dominate the Indies Unlimited 2014 Weekly Flash Fiction Competition”

Video Trailer: Postcards from Mr. Pish East Coast Edition

MR PISH EAST COAST EDITION_Mr. Pish, the lovable Jack Russell Terrier, leads readers on an expedition down the East Coast of the United States in Postcards from Mr. Pish Volume 3. With each new discovery, the traveling terrier sends a postcard with full-color photographs and engaging text geared to promote outdoor learning and literacy. Mr. Pish’s enthusiasm inspires young and old to read, explore and learn in a fun way.

Postcards from Mr. Pish: East Coast Edition is the fourth book in the Mr. Pish Educational Series promoting outdoor learning and literacy. It is available in print, and as an eBook from Amazon.com, Amazon UK, Smashwords, and other online retailers.

Don’t forget, you can cast your vote for trailer of the month on August 30, 2014 at 1 p.m. Pacific time.

The Good and the Bad of Being a First-Time Self-Published Author

Lorraine RegulyGuest post
by Lorraine Reguly

This post is for all you writers out there who have the dream of becoming a self-published author.

As a recent self-publisher, I wanted to share a few things – bad and good – about my experience. I don’t want you to make the same mistakes I did during my journey. I want you to easily attain your dream. Continue reading “The Good and the Bad of Being a First-Time Self-Published Author”