Comment by Tom Mcgreevy on October 1, 2008 at 2:40am
Hi from Tom Mcgreevy ( Over here in Berkshire, England ). I think this group is fantastic, and will be spending much more time in here now.
My Book : ' Poems for Paula ' by Tom Mcgreevy
Poetry from Tom Mcgreevy
http://www.poetryfromtommcgreevy.weebly.com
Have a nice day evryone
Do Visit my website for samples of my work, and more info
regards
Tom
Comment by Bobby Ozuna on September 24, 2008 at 8:22am
Authors WANTED for "author interviews" @ Melly's Spot..
See my latest blog posting for updates...
Comment by Bobby Ozuna on September 18, 2008 at 12:16pm
Hello everyone... I just joined the group today and I am very impressed. I have spent the past year working (HARD) to discover ways to help the independent publisher/author find success. I have been very fortunate in my promotion of my novel: "Proud Souls."
I am scheduled to be on BlogTalkRAdio with Angel Lesa (The Odd Mind) October 3rd @ 8PM CST. I hope you join me...
Dear Daryl,
Thank you for providing a forum for those of us who just venturing forth into the world of writing. As a new author, I am in need of your wisdom and guidance. I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know you better. Blessings and Peace, Paris.
Comment by carol stanley on August 22, 2008 at 11:47am
My book For Kids 59.99 and Over will be released September1...Any suggestions in all departments..internet marketing, etc...Always can use some new ideas.
Here is our press release that I mentioned in my previous posting. It's the very first one I've ever had done & I am very happy with it:
SECRET OF THE SANDS by Rai Aren and Tavius E.
A never-before-seen twist on ancient Egypt…
In an Egypt before pharaohs and pyramids, a mysterious civilization nearly changed the course of mankind. Now its secrets are about to be unearthed – but is the world ready for the consequences?
Inspired by the best parts of Indiana Jones, The Mummy and National Treasure, Secret of the Sands by co-authors Rai Aren and Tavius E. is a captivating hybrid of historical fiction, science-fiction, and mystery. The story covers a time before what is in the history books, giving authors Rai Aren and Tavius E. the freedom to propose explanations for many of ancient Egypt’s unknowns still shrouded in mystery today.
The most unique aspect of Secret of the Sands is the dual intertwined storylines. Questions asked in the present are revealed as the past unfolds, slowly inching towards the stunning revelation. Who was this civilization really and where did they come from? What went wrong? Will they ever return and finish what they started?
Secret of the Sands is, at its heart, a love letter to ancient Egypt. The authors’ life-long fascination with the subject matter brings the story to life with contagious enthusiasm and genuine respect. Rai Aren was a member of the Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities (SSEA) for many years before and during her foray into writing, and took two (non-credit) courses in Egyptology at the University of Calgary. Archaeology & Anthropology were hands down her two favorite courses in all of her extensive post-secondary education. The novel has been a repeated Amazon.com Bestseller in the category of “Books, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction”.
Secret of the Sands educates while it entertains, and the work-in-progress sequels will introduce a deeper message and new theories when many aspects of Egypt’s past, our own past and certain mysteries of the universe are tied together.
About The Book: SECRET OF THE SANDS by Rai Aren and Tavius E.
Exclusive Kindle edition available on www.Amazon.com and in multiple eBook formats on www.Mobipocket.com
RAI AREN
Rai loves the stories of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, Star Wars, Star Trek, Indiana Jones (her first kitty cat is named Indiana, Indy for short), The Mummy trilogy, The National Treasure movies, and The Matrix trilogy (take the red pill!), to name a few. She loves getting lost in these enchanting worlds and studying their underlying philosophies. Ancient Egypt has held a particular fascination for her since childhood. She feels right at home surrounded by Egyptian art and books.
Rai feels that novels have the ability to take us on magic carpet rides, allowing us to escape into fascinating and engaging worlds, where the stories become real to us. Some of her favorite authors include J.R.R. Tolkien, David Eddings, Dan Brown, James Rollins, J.K. Rowling, Anne Rice, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, Thomas Greanias, and Matthew Reilly. Storytelling is an ancient, timeless practice and is an integral part of who we are. For Rai, writing a novel is a similar, but far more intense experience and she is thrilled to be a part of such an honored tradition. She believes that these stories are out there, waiting and wanting to be told - that they travel the universe in search of the door, the conduit, to the soul who is meant to tell their tale. She hopes you enjoy the worlds she & Tavius have opened the doors to…
TAVIUS E.
Tavius E. (pen name) grew up and currently resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He attended Mount Royal College and Athabasca University, majoring in Business and Accounting. Movies such as The Lord of the Rings and The Star Wars trilogies have ignited his imagination. Authors such as David Eddings and Dan Brown have inspired him to write.
He enjoys learning about ancient Egypt and archaeology. He sometimes looks up at the stars in the skies and wonder about all the amazing stories that have never been told. As a result, he and his college friend, Rai Aren, are pursuing their shared interests of being successful storytellers.
I too, am in the book publicity phase, and boy is it ever a lot of work! I am learning as I go, doing what I can as time allows. I am on MySpace, Facebook, a couple of author-book specific sites like this one, have a press release that just went out today, tried an ad in ForeWord magazine & some of their trade fairs. Some things have been more successful than others, so I am always trying to determine where my time is best spent. It's never-ending! I hope to learn from all of you :)
Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands
www.secretofthesands.com
Comment by carol stanley on August 5, 2008 at 6:54am
My book is to be released September 1.. I have been doing a lot of internet marketing..blogging, commenting, joining and writing. I hope this will result in some book sales. ANy suggestions at this point..Also started local speaking...Any help appreciated...Carol
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