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Comment by Cathy Diez-Luckie on January 15, 2012 at 10:38pm

Hello eveyone,

This is part of a book release sheet for one of our new books, Famous Figures of the American Revolution...

The patriots are fighting for liberty and the birth of a new nation. Valiant George Washington leads the Continental Army against the Redcoats. Patrick Henry uses fiery words to persuade the Virginia House of Burgesses to go to war with the British. Benjamin Franklin eloquently represents the colonies across the Atlantic in their quest for independence. Molly Pitcher supplies drinking water to the soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth and assists her husband at the cannon. Paul Revere delivers messages for the militia while thriving in his trade as a silversmith.  

Now children ages 6 to 12 can join the quest for liberty and freedom and make movable action figures of these heroes and heroines of the American Revolution. Famous Figures of the American Revolution: Movable Paper Figures to Cut, Color, and Assemble allows children to perform their own historical re-enactments or create new stories using ten of the most important figures of the American Revolution—including Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, Daniel Boone, George Washington, John Adams, Molly Pitcher, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, a soldier of the Continental Army, and Thomas Jefferson. 

Reviewed and edited for costume accuracy by Dona M. McDermott, archivist at the Valley Forge National Historical Park, this creative learning tool features detailed illustrations of ten historic figures based on authentic paintings and drawings. The characters come in easy-to-assemble colored and colorable versions printed on heavy cardstock for hours of creative play. A detailed biography section provides key facts about the lives of each person. To add to the learning fun, a reading list is included for parent/teacher read-alouds and independent readers to learn more about the lives of these noble patriots. 

Comment by Vincent Casale on January 13, 2012 at 11:45am

Kudos to you Neil-I wish I had the determination that you have. Good luck!

Comment by Neil Ostroff on January 13, 2012 at 9:39am

I’m strange!

 

I used to think I was a really strange person. While everyone else was out socializing and going to concerts, movies, and having meals out, I would stay home and sit in my room and write stories. I thought I was even odder when I got older and went to college. While I did my fair share of partying, I never got into that whole social clique thing. While my friends would be outside playing football or Frisbee tag, I’d be in my dorm room cranking out poetry (that’s what I was into at the time) and short stories. Always dreaming that fame and fortune would come my way and make this obsession of mine seem tangible. I even got a reputation at school of a guy who wouldn’t answer his dorm room door even if I was there because I’d be writing and didn’t want to be disturbed. My friends never teased me though, for they saw my ambition and determination to make it as an author. Fast-forward almost twenty years of sitting alone in apartment after apartment, and then finally a home, constantly writing, ignoring request to meet with friends, go spend a day in the city, or even gather some buddies for a beer at a bar; spending 90% of my time alone and writing. Then Facebook came along and the era of the internet. Suddenly, I’m back in touch with all those people who were left wondering whatever happened to me. Suddenly, the whole world opened up to me and my books, and provided me a way to sell my work to a potential audience of billions. Suddenly, all my friends see the result of all those years of isolation and sacrifice. Now they read my books. Now they send me text, Facebook, and email messages saying how much they like my stuff. Now they read my blog and follow my career. Now, they don’t think I’m so strange anymore. And that has made it all worth it.

Okay, today…

Final sales for the promotion was 1,645, bringing the total number to of people who have read my books in the last year to about 6,500. That’s pretty amazing since this is really just the beginning of the possibilities of the future. And like I noted in previous posts, my big promotions in February and March should give me an estimated audience of about 10,000,000 potential readers. Very cool. Also, as promised, I’ve included the query letter I was going to use for SILENT INVASION until I decided not to go the NY route with this book. The query is a rough draft, but you can get an idea of what I was trying to say. I guess we’ll never know if it would have worked.

http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com

 

QUERY FOR SILENT INVASION

 

They’re here. They’re hidden among us. They’ll stop at nothing to destroy us.

 

Because of your amazing track record at ? for selling middle grade books like ?, which is similar to my style, I’m writing to query you about my novel, SILENT INVASION. Thirteen-year-old Tim Madison is the only person who knows about and can stop ruthless creatures who are working deep inside our planet constructing a massive extermination army.

 

Tim’s life turns upside down when a strange visitor takes him aboard a magnificent spaceship to train for a future alien invasion. Returned home with new skills and this terrible knowledge, Tim confides in his two best friends about his experience. Now, they’re in a race against time to prevent an all-out attack on Earth.

 

Readers can expect deadly creatures, technical marvels, and in the end, something surprising to play a key role in winning the epic battle. SILENT INVASION is an action-packed 40,000-word stand alone book and the first in a completed series of three.

 

I have a large platform on which I promote and sell my existing indie books. This includes a daily blog that currently receives more than a 1,500 unique hits a day, over 1,900 twitter followers, and an author fan page with more than 5,900 ‘likes’. I heavily publicize myself on the World Wide Web and am actively involved in all major social networks. My publishing history spans twenty years. I’ve completed ten novels in the genres of middle-grade science fiction/fantasy, adult thriller, and literary. I recently parted ways with Signature Literary Agency, NYC, and I am seeking new representation for my many and varied projects. Please visit my blog or website to learn more about me. Thanks for your time. I’d be delighted to send the entire manuscript.

Comment by Shawn Lamb on January 11, 2012 at 9:47am

Homeschool? Know people who do? Need YA fiction with morals? Due to overwhelming requests, I published the Parent Study Guide for Allon Books 1-4. This 40 page booklet contains an overview of spiritual themes in each book, how the main character portrays those themes, and a list of suggestion questions. http://amzn.to/shUVjU

Comment by quiniece sheppard on January 6, 2012 at 4:25pm

Authors, writers and aspiring authors, you have less than one week to register for the writers teleconference on 1/15/12.   Cut off day is 1/13/12.  I'm sharing a lot of information on publishing and marketing and providing a detailed handout after the call.  Registeration is $10, which is hundreds less than you'll have to pay to attend a writers conference and paying for traveling expenses.  You don't have to travel anywhere.  Just call from wherever you are.  I have a BA in Marketing, so sharing my personal marketing tips and how I was able to get my book on the bookshelves at a major bookstore.  If you want to get out there, then you need to invest in your future with only $10.  Practically giving you this information as it's worth so much more.  Register at www.iamthechase.com

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on January 4, 2012 at 8:06pm

Title: Triumph Through Trial, A Story of Renewal
Author: Theresa Franklin
ISBN # 978-1-936587-76-6 E-Book Edition
Review Date: January 3, 2012
Reviewed by CBM Christian Book Reviews
10.0 on a scale of 10.0 stars

"Triumph Through Trial, A Story of Renewal" by award winning Christian author Theresa Franklin is an endearing story of the Owens family who went from discord, contention and strife to a new life full of renewal and triumph. Romans 8:28 states (NIV), "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." We can rest assured that even though there are trials, tragedies and hardships in life, if we live our life according to God's plans and purposes, He will work everything out in our life for good. Get ready to sit down, relax and enjoy this beautifully written book full of hope, encouragement and faith through the story of one family that overcame life's adversities through oneness in Christ.

Author, Theresa Franklin does a wonderful job in administering to the heart of families and encouraging families to stick together in love through this fictional short story. We all know what our lives look from the outside. But when we examine our family life from the inside, more than we like to admit, one will find dysfunction in the home. When we come to a place of acknowledging our sins and confessing them to God, God can work on our behalf. The author asks these important questions and urges us all to spend, "…time in front of God's mirror and try to see what those who know you best actually see? Are you a Christian? Have you accepted Christ as your savior?" In that, the author is asking, are you walking the walk and talking the talk? So many people profess to be Christians, but as Christians we should be exhibiting love, respect and service to our families in the home as well. If not, this book will lead the way to a new path of wholeness in Christ for families.

Driven by emotions, control, negativity, judgment and perfectionism, Cynthia is in complete denial of her behavior towards her family members. Severely affected, the husband is miserable, and her children avoid her as much as possible. Inevitably when there is dysfunction in the home, the author states, the stress can be measured in emotional and physical illnesses. Although the book is a fictional story, the author has described a very real and believable picture of how life is in our own families sometimes. The Owens family is torn from the inside out, due to stresses from the contention and discord caused by one family member suffering from deep emotional wounds caused from her own dysfunctional childhood.

This book is truly a blessing to families and the body of Christ. The author, through the use of scriptures and examples of family life, paints a wonderful picture of how life can be through the love and redemption of Jesus Christ. The author promotes family in this story of healing and encourages others, that "…love covereth a multitude of sins." Families will find solace and comfort through this book. Theresa's Franklin's writing style flows smoothly making for an easy read, keeping the reader fully engaged. This book will minister to all families that are "less than perfect." A highly recommend, encouraging read that will impact others for Christ. God can work in any situation, as the author illustrates, even the impossible ones.

Triumph Through Trial, A Story of Renewal By Author Theresa Franklin

Highly Recommended
10.0 on a scale of 10.0 stars

Comment by Acorn Hill Books on January 4, 2012 at 6:54pm

 Cast Iron Horse Drawn Toys-Fire and Police Wagons  is the most complete reference book ever written on horse drawn toys of the late 1800's and early 1900's.  Horse drawn toy expert, John Olshefski, has created this  easy to use reference guide that includes toy company histories, identification pages as well as a value guide. It is a hard cover book with 256 pages of information and full color illustrations. A must have for any collector. Book can be purchased through our website www.acornhillbooks.com or on Amazon.

Comment by Gene Cartwright on January 4, 2012 at 12:29pm

PixApple.

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on January 4, 2012 at 12:26pm

Title: When I Fall Please Grab My Hand
Author: Christine Z. DeWitte
ISBN # 9781466340527
Review Date: December 19, 2011
Reviewed by CBM Christian Book Reviews
9.9 on a scale of 10.0

Be encouraged and uplifted with this inspirational book, "When I Fall Please Grab My Hand" a delightful, practical and sometimes humorous, collection of 89 daily devotionals gathered from author and women's Bible Study teacher, Christine Z. DeWitte's life lessons and her own personal spiritual growth with the Lord. These enriching writings elevate the reader and direct others to make the Lord a part of their daily life.

Divinely inspired and created with the feminine heart in mind, the chapters are quick and leave one to ponder their own realities in life. Each chapter is endowed by a theme and a scripture reference that applies the Word of God to life in a practical way. Intertwined with the messages she writes, the author shares her daily experiences. She even has left a little place at the end of each chapter for the reader to briefly describe what they may want to commit to the Lord each day.

The author is refreshingly honest about her own downfalls and points out to the reader that obtaining spiritual perfection is not the goal, but rather humble service in love towards each other and the Lord, is the reward to strive for. The reader will learn that our heavenly Father faithfully forgives us when we ask Him and like a Father, He will catch us if we fail in our own daily walk. Christine DeWitte's vibrant writings exhibit the great love that the Lord has for each one of us throughout this book. Upbeat and honest, this author shows her love and faithfulness to her Savior, fostering others' to grow in their own daily walk as the Word of God is applied to each situation.

This collection of daily devotionals is an ideal gift that shares the love of Christ, His precious Word and Kingdom principles that when applied can lead to living a victorious life. The author has the ability to touch the inner heart and attitudes. Her prayer is that this collection of scriptures and thoughtful writings gleaned from her own life will help you in wonderful way, "…even if it just brought a smile to your face," as the author humbly states.

A highly recommended, quick read that is practical, yet profound, encouraging others to daily apply the Word of God to their own life. The title says it all. Our Father in Heaven is there to grab our hand when we fall. How wonderful to know that He is faithfully watching over us every step of the way!

When I Fall Please Grab My Hand by Author Christine Z. DeWitte

Highly Recommended
9.9 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars
Reviewed by CBM Christian Book Reviews

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on January 4, 2012 at 12:24pm

Title: Chief Prince Archangel Michael of the Heavenly Wars
Author: Josefina Hernandez
ISBN #: 978-1-61566-301-9
Review Date: December 13, 2011
Reviewed by CBM Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10. stars

Author Josefina Hernandez has beautifully woven scripture as the foundational backdrop in her biblically based fictional novel, “Chief Prince Archangel Michael of the Heavenly Wars.” This powerful new book release is a tale that speaks of the heavenly war in Heaven, the war of all wars. The author, through usage of powerful imagery and scripture has created a compelling, entertaining and biblically educational novel. With her use of Jewish lore, the author, inspired by the biblical teaching of the blessings of God has created a fantastic Christian book that promotes the existence of a real and loving God who desires relationship with His creation to the unbeliever and brings to the forefront the knowledge of the spiritual realm that exists eternally outside the confines of time. A promising and amazing read for all who desire a biblically based fantasy fiction novel - a page-turner from start to finish.

Join Michael, the Archangel, and the angelic hosts of Heaven as they battle Prince Archangel Lucifer, the once Anointed Covering Cherubim, created as one of the most beautiful of all the angels of Heaven. Once thought of as the angels’ brother, Lucifer has now become the enemy. Lucifer has let evil enter his heart. He wants to take the place of God, for pride has entered his heart and he sees himself as God. Cunningly and methodically he builds up his dark angelic forces to come under his authority and promises victory to all the fallen angels who join him.

In what appears to be peace, Lucifer plans his evil agenda against the Kingdom of God. Lucifer and his dark angels present a formable foe to Michael the Archangel and all the inhabitants of Heaven.

Commissioned by the Lord Almighty, Michael the Archangel is commanded to thwart this uprising. This is the war of all wars; the Great Heavenly War that was predicted long ago by an ancient prophesy that is now coming to pass in this creative, fictional work. Victory has been given to the victor; evil shall not prevail. Come and take a journey to the heavenly realm and re-live the battle that took place so long ago.

This book comes highly recommended and will surely delight the reader providing an incredible, thrilling, suspenseful, action-packed, romantic read for those that enjoy a fictional account of warrior angels and biblical knowledge written as fantasy.

Chief Prince Archangel Michael of the Heavenly Wars by Author Josefina Hernandez

Highly Recommended
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars
Reviewed by CBM Christian Book Reviews

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