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BEING YOUR OWN PUBLISHER

Yeah, yeah, there's new tech parameters and a paradigm shift and all that.

But the important thing is that there are (and always have been) alternatives to writing something then trying to sell the rights to a publishing company. This group is to explore these areas of self-owned publishing biz.

Some writers have niche books, some have special needs (like texts for their seminars), some are just too entrepreneurial to sell of their own inspirations. And some just want to see something in print.

There is a spectrum these days, from big publishers through the new, small POD publishers, to using publishing services like lulu.com or iuniverse, to printing yourself and selling online, to release of downloadable mp3 "podcasts" or pdf manuals.

If you have expertise, experience, or questions in this area, don't be shy about posting them here. It's a rapidly expanding field and nobody knows everything about it, but lots of us are learning enough to do what we want to do and successfully get it across the counter.

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Comment by Lara Biyuts on December 5, 2011 at 8:56pm: Hi everyone. Happy season holydays ! Read a new winter tale in my new novel Silver Thread Spinner (ISBN 9781470988357), on Smashwords and Lulu.com

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/110216

http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/silver-thread-spinner/18714760

Comment by Shawn Lamb on November 28, 2011 at 11:53am: Cyber Monday - THE HUGUENOT SWORD - Christian historical fiction is on sale 99 cents - Kindle and Nook. http://amzn.to/q818MO

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For faith, for friendship, for freedom they will defy the most powerful man in France - Cardinal Richelieu.

Comment by Patricia de Hemricourt on November 22, 2011 at 11:34pm: For all those publishing their book through amazon KDP, beware, some behavior can get you banned!

After having come across a few post from writers surprised at having been banned from Amazon, I studied KDP Terms conditions and was amazed at what I found. So am now running a 3 part series about the relevant point in Amazon Terms and Conditions . The last one still keeps me awake at night, as it is a terrifying reminder of Big Brother, social Network version.

Comment by Tabitca Cope on November 2, 2011 at 4:26am: my latest collection of short stories is now out on kindle

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Coffee-Stories-ebook/dp/B00608A4NE/ref=...

This is my 4th book on kindle .I get good reviews in Uk but am not very good at marketing . Any suggestions for how to get noticed in the USA please ?

Comment by Darian Wilk on October 21, 2011 at 9:37am: I'm very excited to announce that my debut novel, Love Unfinished, was released today!

Title: Love Unfinished
Author's Name: Darian Wilk
ISBN: 978-0-615-48405-1
Genre: Women’s fiction
Format (eBook or print): Available in both

Where it's available: Amazon, Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords

Soul mates from the past leave their love unfinished when a tragic accident ends their lives on their wedding day. Yet they are destined to meet again to fulfill that love in new incarnations, leading vastly different lives.

Emma thought she had chosen the right path, but too late does she realize her mistake as her husband reveals the monster behind his smile -morphing their fairytale image with loveless obligation. Trapped in a broken marriage to a powerful, abusive husband, she knows this is not the life she was destined to live. As her hope for love withers, she meets James, her love from a lifetime ago.

Emma cannot deny the love pulling her toward James, but courage to abandon her marriage wavers and unknowingly puts her love on the line. If Emma has any hope of life and love, she must trust the bond with James and be with the man destiny has spent two lifetimes guiding her toward. Are they fated to fulfill their love, or will they choose once again, to leave love unfinished?

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on October 20, 2011 at 9:21pm: My Sons Are Jewish The Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
By Author Paula Clayman
ISBN# 978-0-7684-3906-9
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews

My Sons Are Jewish - The Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith written by Paula Clayman is one of the most comprehensive books on the subject. My Sons Are Jewish is a must-read for every Christian practicing the Judeo-Christian faith. Enlightening, unique and enriching this book will not only lay the foundation for the Christian faith, but gives insight and thorough understanding of the Jewish people and their prominence in history. With this book you will find an increased faith in God, a deeper appreciation for God and His love for the Jewish people. A profound appreciation for His chosen people is also keenly acquired through this informative book.

Author Paula Clayman invites the reader on a journey to discover, not only the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and answers the question of "Who is a Jew", but additionally, she delivers a noteworthy book by giving the reader God's plan of salvation to humanity through the Jewish people. Without the knowledge of the love of God towards the Jewish people and knowledge of the covenant given to Abraham and how all people of the world be blessed through that promise, recognition of who the Jewish people are would be severely lacking. Distinctive and impressive, this book is an absorbing and fascinating easy-read that gives a comprehensive history of the Jewish heritage and lineage. Without this heritage and lineage of the Jewish people, it would be easy to miss the love, dedication and reason to pray for Israel and why God's chosen people are at the very core of Christianity.

Rich with scripture and history, the author masterfully weaves the divine thread that connects Christian believers and Jews alike to the Messiah thereby establishing the Jewish lineage and heritage. The book begins first with a detailed biblical overview of God's plan of salvation to humanity through Adam. However, God's plan of salvation did not stop with the fall of Adam in the garden, but continued through to Noah, then through Abraham and on to Judah and then ultimately through David and the Davidic throne of David.

This book is paramount in understanding the role that the Jewish people play in God's plan of salvation. The author shares her vast knowledge of the subject of the Jewish lineage through many years of studying the scriptures, The Torah and many other books. She shares openly with the readers that her husband and sons are also Jewish which led her on this journey to discover their Jewish roots and hers as well, being a Christian.

This book is also a very powerful scriptural teaching that gives biblical insight into the truth of God's word, His love of His chosen people and how all people of the world are blessed through that Promise given to Abraham. A highly recommended must-read book for every Christian or Jewish person seeking a deeper relationship and walk with God.

My Sons Are Jewish - The Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith by Author Paula Clayman

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

Comment by Mark Sheldon on October 3, 2011 at 9:39pm: Good Evening Everyone!

I'm very excited to announce that "The Relics of Time," Book 5 of "The Noricin
Chronicles," will be released on February 10th, 2012! The mini book trailer for "The Relics of Time" will be going on-line on November 1st, so be sure to keep your eyes out for that!

I would also like to remind you about my fundraiser for Book Aid International ( http://www.bookaid.org ), a literacy charity based in the UK. Running until December 31st, I am making available a special hardcover omnibus edition of Books 1-4 of The Noricin Chronicles - with cover artwork designed by yours truly - and I will be donating 100% of my author royalties for this limited edition to the charity. So, even if you can't participate, please help me spread the word about this very worthy cause! The book is available at this link (http://www.lulu.com/product/hardcover/the-steven-noricin-school-for...)!

That's all the news for now!

Happy reading,

Mark Sheldon
http://noricin.webs.com

Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on September 29, 2011 at 3:14pm: Title: Man Of God Author: Debra Diaz
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars

“Man of God” by Debra Diaz, sequel to the her first epic novel, “Woman of Sin”, continues the adventure and saga of true love, dedication, perseverance, romance, undying love for family and for Christ. Beautifully and masterfully written, author Debra Diaz, delights the reader with her descriptive imagery and her eloquent writing style. This epic novel is truly a mini-series in the making; you will not be able to put this book down!

Be transported back in time again by author Debra Diaz, be taken back to ancient Rome, to a time when Rome was at its height of glory and a bustling metropolis. Christ had just been crucified and believers in Christ were called, “Christians” and to believe in Christ as God, was to risk death, for ‘Rome had many different Gods’.

Rome was a good place to hide for the two fugitives running for their lives. Young Alysia, now set free from slavery and Paulus Valerius Maximus, her true love, who has now taken Alysia as his wife, are both now steadfast believers in Christ, yet fugitives ever since Alysia’s accusation of murdering an elite Roman. Their life will never be the same, yet they have each other and their daughter Rachel, now 8.

This novel, “Man of God” will keep you fully entertained and have you falling in love with the two main characters. Each day, Paulus, Alysia and Rachel exist in unity, enjoying and savoring each tender moment as it passes by. Life could not be better if it were not for knowing that at any given moment, their life and their daughter’s life could be utterly turned upside down if they were discovered. Each day is a treasure, each day with each other is magnificent. Until that one fateful day…

Filled with intrigue and betrayal, this captivating novel takes the reader on a journey through the lives of young Alysia and Paulus Valerius, who has turned out to be quite a ‘man of god’. Alysia, once doomed to a life of misery as a slave bound forever in chains, now has found love, stability and family life with her husband and their young daughter, Rachel. She has found Paulus and he has found her and nothing can separate them, nor can anything separate them from the love of Christ.

Author Debra Diaz has taken these two characters and shown how two can become one in Christ and how a marriage with Christ can be more rewarding and stronger than ever. With the scripture, “…and a threefold cord is not quickly broken” in mind (Ecc. 4:12 KJV), the author takes the reader to a new level of intimacy with the characters and dedication to Christ. The love of Christ shines brightly through this novel and will grip your soul. This novel is truly an epic journey of the Christian faith, true love and the freedom, forgiveness and new life found in Christ.

Man of God by Author Debra Diaz

A Must Read Novel
10.0 stars
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews