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Something About Me and My Book:: "The Seeds of Love...and War: Still Shaggin' for a Shillin'" is based on the fact that John Hancock had a tawdry affair with a waterfront tavern owner in 1769 Boston. It is the sequel to "Snug Harbor Tavern: Shaggin' for a Shillin'". As an author, I have a passion for historical fiction. Eight years in naval aviation, combined with a business of conducting seminars, have taught me that an audience needs a fleshed-out story to learn a lesson. Currently I am working on the third volume in this trilogy titled, "Tea, Tyranny & Revolution: Shaggin' for a Musket"

Historical Fiction: Appearance Means Everything

I find it useful to appear in period costume for my presentations at seminars and book signings. It is one of the joys of writing historical fiction. The important idea is to remain in character...at all times.

I have been invited to appear on local television, a second time, to present as John Hancock, the sequel to my first novel.

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Historical Fiction Authors and Publishers Group

We have organized a new Historical Fiction Authors and Publishers Group and encourage anyone involved in this genre to join. When it comes to publicity, it seems that someone is looking for a message or needful information, which is a natural for non-fiction writers. Talk radio is always seeking an "expert".

However, historical fiction provides a portal for a reader to visit another time and place. This could be for pure entertainment value, but it might also provide interesting… Continue

Posted on October 2, 2009 at 5:35am

Historical Fiction Group

I have taken the liberty to organize a new "group", dedicated to the historical fiction genre. Each category of writing has particular issues and difficulties and this is no different. Anyone involved in historical fiction, regardless of time or era, is invited to add to the fun, as we wander into the past and deal with the present.

Posted on September 25, 2009 at 5:49pm

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At 8:45am on March 26, 2010, Author Collective said…: Would you like more exposure for your book? Do you want to go to those always "Talked About" tradeshows but know you just cannot afford them? Are you aware of how much networking can help boost your sales?
What would you pay to attend the following events?

Baltimore City Schools Vendor Fair in Maryland $375
American Library Association Convention in Washington D.C. $2,200
Book Expo America in New York City $4,500
Texas Book Festival in Houston SOLD OUT
Baltimore Book Festival in Maryland $450
Miami Book Festival in Sunny Florida $600
Printers Row in Chicago $750
National Association of Public Schools Administrators $4,000
Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Tradeshows $1,100

How about $375 for all of these plus twenty-four more. The Author Collective is here to help you sell your work. We exhibit at these shows and others with one goal in mind... SELL BOOKS! Joining the Author Collective allows you access to these events for just the cost of your yearly *membership. We also offer our members no cost access to discounted literary services like, editing and proofreading, graphics and design, isbn's and copyrighting, video services and more. We provide our members invaluable information to self-publish and get deep discounts on book printing too. Saving money is the first step in making money!

The Author Collective is here to help the unknown, little known and soon to be well known self-published author put their writings in the faces of the people who buy in quantity. Call today and ask to become a member...

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At 12:31pm on October 5, 2009, Lloyd Kaneko said…: Sorry for the delay. Not at all. Write to me when you're ready.

At 11:19am on October 1, 2009, David Falash said…: William,
Thank you very much. I would like to be a part of your group.
David Falash

At 6:11am on September 30, 2009, Laura Vosika said…: Hi, William. Thank you for the invitation. I will go find the group.

Laura, www.bluebellstrilogy.com a historical adventure, time travel trilogy

At 8:40pm on September 24, 2009, Kim Mitchell said…: Thank you, William. I do have an editor and have started the process of it all. I'm hopeful to get the developmental back next week and then once I make the necessary changes go to grammer check, etc. with her. If anything changes I will let you know.

I hope your self-pub is going well and that it's been beneficial. I know it's a lot of work.

I'm going to send a fellow Ohioan a friend request!

Thanks again,
Kim

Here's my web blog if interested in taking a look.
http://kimmitchellrelationshipadvice.wordpress.com/