Jim Misko

Male

United States

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Something About Me and My Book:
I've been an author for fifty years with articles, books, and newspaper writing behind me. Now it is on to the next 8 books on my list to write. The first novel FOR WHAT HE COULD BECOME was followed by THE MOST EXPENSIVE MISTRESS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY and it has gotten excellent reviews. I founded the Alaska Writers Guild in May 2007 with a start group of twelve writers. We now have 260 and I'm hoping for 400 before I get back from the desert in April. I also founded the Alaska Writers Conference in August of 2007.
We have about 120 people for three days of authors, editors, agents, publishers, and marketing gurus. THE CUT OF PRIDE will be out March 15, 2012 and my goal is to sell 1,000 copies before then. Several book clubs signed up for their copies as well as signing dates with Barnes & Noble, Costco, and a few independents hither, thither, and yon. The second novel won second prize in a national independent press contest for fiction. See you amongst the bookshelves. Jim www.JimMisko.com
Website:
http://www.jimmisko.com

Comment Wall:

  • John Kremer

    Where is your tie? Welcome to the network. Post a blog entry about the Alaska Writers Workshop in a few weeks.

    Mar 25, 2007

  • Rachel

    Well, to answer your question, yes, I'd lend you money, but unfortunately, I don't have any. I'd sell your books on the corner too if I had a corner book stand, or even a couple of your books to sell. There are various kinds of friendships in this world, and I'm glad to be your online, social network kind of friend.

    Mar 30, 2007

  • Judi Lake

    Thanks jim for the heads up re: todd communications -- i hate to loose connections with special people and alden todd indeed is one special person --

    Apr 9, 2007

  • Jim Misko

    Had a BLAST at the Palm Springs Air Museum Book Fair this past weekend (April 14-15) A lot of WWII guys there who flew hot airplanes, two top aces, Colonels and ranks, and a guy who had escaped from the Bataan Death March. My novel had just enough about WWII to qualify so I sneeked in and touted my books. Picked up 7 new readers, sold books, and made some good friends. I'm heading back to Alaska this week so I'll change my picture to the Northland.

    Apr 17, 2007

  • Lorne Epstein

    Cool, really just cool.

    Apr 17, 2007

  • Jim Misko

    The Alaska Writers Guild is off and running. Formation meeting was attended by 20 folk and 12 joined on the spot with others committing to join this month.
    The Workshop scheduled for August 10-12 has a bunch of sign ups and outsides coming from California, Texas, and Wisconson so far. Great novelists, editors, publishers, agents and our own John Kremer will be the hosted talents for the three days in Anchorage, Alaska.
    Plan to come up NOW while the price is still a low $275.
    Go to our web site at www.alaskawritersworkshop.com
    to see the whole story.
    May it go well with you. Alaska Jim

    May 19, 2007

  • Jim Misko

    Hi Klaudia. Are you keeping stuff in the mail to agents, publishers, editors? It takes persistence even though postage rates are up. Keep the stories and books moving around. Acquisition editors change as often as jockeys on a race horse, so keep sending to different editors at same house.
    And come to our Alaska Writers Workshop where authors, agents, publishers, editors, and marketing guru John Kremer will be working individually with the attendees. Canada isn't that far from Alaska.
    May it go well with you. Alaska Jim

    May 21, 2007

  • Jim Misko

    Had a book signing at Borders Books and Music in Anchorage on Saturday. Unfortunately, Saturday was one of those beautiful summer days that Alaskan's wait all winter for. Nineteen hours of delicious sunshine, warm, no wind and they didn't want to shop in a book store. Sold only five books in two hours--got two new names and e-mails for my next novel. Anybody know how to contact book clubs in the US???

    Jun 18, 2007

  • Max Elliot Anderson

    Thanks, Jim. I've only stopped over in Alaska a few times, while flying on to a filming assignment, but I don't have to tell you, you live in a beautiful area.

    Our son's name is also Jim

    Jul 2, 2007

  • david b mclaughlin

    Please help me name my book (if you have not already)!

    Vote here:
    http://fortyblog.blogspot.com

    Thanks in advance,
    David B. McLaughlin
    http://www.davidbmclaughlin.com

    Jul 25, 2007

  • Kathryne Kennedy

    Oh, Jim, congrats on forming the Alaska Writers Guild...that's awesome! And send me an email when your book is released. Love to learn more about it!
    My best,
    Kathryne

    Jul 28, 2007

  • Sherri Knight

    Hello Jim,
    Wow, Alaska! Your latest book title is intriguing. What is it about? I've only finished my first book length manuscript! Good luck with the writers' guild!
    Sherri

    Aug 27, 2007

  • Jim Misko

    Founded the Alaska Writers Guild with 12 members on May 13th. Now have 35 and rising fast to 50. Founded the first Alaska Writers Workshop in August and had 100 people participating. John Kremer was one of the faculty and make new friends and converts, including a mother moose and twins who came by for the party. Have a giant book signing coming up at Barnes & Noble Sept 23rd, with reading, signings, and sales. Will be giving a brief talk about FOR WHAT HE COULD BECOME and then reading from my novel that will be available in November, THE MOST EXPENSIVE MISTRESS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. My next novel, THE CUT OF PRIDE is riding the shelf waiting to get in line.

    Sep 2, 2007

  • Lakishia Smith

    Thank you so much for the comment Jim. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. Hey check out my website and the reviews. If you've never read urban fiction then check out my novel because I think it would be a great experience for you. It's a fiction, nonfiction story of life on the rough side of the tracks.

    Thanks again Jim!!!!

    Lakishia Smith
    www.lakishiansmith.com

    Sep 6, 2007

  • Leeanne Marie Stephenson

    i WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO VISIT MY WEB SITE:
    www.lmstephenson.com
    AND CHECK OUT MY HOT NEW ROMANCE NOVEL CALLED, "A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE". IT'S A HARD TO PUT DOWN READ THAT YOU WILL WISH WOULD NEVER END!! WHILE YOU ARE THERE PLEASE VIEW MY TV INTERVIEW VIDEO, CHECK OUT MY CONTEST AND SIGN MY GUESTBOOK. THANK YOU, LEEANNE

    Sep 28, 2007

  • John Kremer

    Hi, friend. Hope the desert is hot enough for you.

    Nov 11, 2007

  • P. M. Morris

    I will purchase the book ASAP!

    Thanks

    Nov 27, 2007

  • P. M. Morris

    I will contact you as soon as I get the particulars out of the way for advise on which is the best route to take. Although, I am leaning towards printing a large run of copies.

    I just received a check from my publisher. I sold seven additional books for the month and the check was for $3.02 after taxes. POD is becoming less and less attractive these days.

    It was okay for starters when I was trying to get into the game. But now that I am in, I am playing to win. I will keep you posted of my progress.

    As always, thanking you in advance for your continued support!

    Happy Reading!

    Nov 30, 2007

  • Author & Book Promotions

    Hi Jim,

    Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. I visited your website and enjoyed my stay. I would love to advertise any one of your books. Let me know if you are interested.

    Nadia

    Dec 6, 2007

  • Author & Book Promotions

    Hi Jim,

    Go to www.author-promotion.com and click on the authors page. From there, you can read the guidelines and submit your information.

    Let me know if you are interested.



    -Nadia

    Dec 7, 2007

  • Jim Misko

    WOW...looks neat Nadia. Do you have any figures for visitors to this site or sales from it? One can spend an eternity roving the internet and landing on sites that do not produce much for the author. Kinda like to know what sort of action is taking place on this site. Thanks for the reference. I'm interested--just want more info. Jim Misko

    Dec 11, 2007

  • E.J. Samadhi Whitehouse

    Hi there! Great fun looking at your site and ALL that you have done, are doing, and plan on doing...busy guy but clearly happy!! BRAVO for your accomplishments; something I aspire to and your successes only give fire to the flame so, for that, THANKS!! When you have time {ha-ha}, I'd love to know how to get my book to book clubS! That is something I feel is a perfect fit for reading Circles in the Sand and sharing and healing. Sadly, the "creator" of Canada's book clubs read my book, completely missed the plot, and seemed to write from ego rather than from heart and was stuck on "chakras" although my book is not about chakras. It was one of the oddest reviews I've seen for anyone and it's the only "bad" review I've had. And she's the head so that seems to have closed a Canadian door. I was going to contact her but it felt like I needed to not engage... I think I'm telling way too much information, considering you asked a simply question--"Hey, wanna be a friend?" {ha-ha again and sorry for the explosion of WORDS}!

    Dec 31, 2007