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Cover Photo Needed for Lion on the Hearth, by John Ehle
Started Jul 7
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Dawn,
I'm based out of Winston-Salem, but for Press 53 I use POD printing by Lightning Source, a division of Ingram. They are based in LaVergne, TN, and I have an excellent relationship with them. I think LULU is fine for very small runs and if you…
Don, If by "uploaded publishing" you mean an ebook, I'm all for it. I don't acquire electronic rights to the books I publish, so the author is free to set up his or her book as an ebook for Kindle or the Sony reader and reap the rewards. I think ebo…
John Ehle Reading and Celebration at West Asheville Branck Library
October 10, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm
John Ehle will celebrate the Press 53 publication of the 25th Anniversary edition of his best-selling novel Last One Home with a rare reading and book signing at West Asheville Branch Library on Saturday, October10, at 2 p.m. Last One Home is the la…
John Ehle Reading and Celebration at West Asheville Branck Library
October 10, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm
John Ehle will celebrate the Press 53 publication of the 25th Anniversary edition of his best-selling novel Last One Home with a rare reading and book signing at West Asheville Branch Library on Saturday, October10, at 2 p.m. Last One Home is the la…
I'm in the process of reissuing John Ehle's 1961 novel Lion on the Hearth. I'd like to find a cover photo or painting of Asheville's business district from the 1920s. If anyone has some images I could consider, I would appreciate it. Send me a note…
I wish I'd known about this! I published with a small press and would be interested to see the point of view of a small press - what SP considers as "success" of an author - what SP likes their authors to do to make them happy - how many book sales…
Nancy,
You pose a good question that I am asked often. Usually, when I reprint a book it either what I consider a classic out-of-print book, like John Ehle's The Land Breakers, or Guy Owen's Journey for Joedel (coming soon), I also consider books t…
Tomorrow, April 8, I will deliver a talk to a local leadership group on the challenges of running a small press. While there are numerous challenges, my main focus will be on finding readers who love the kind of writing I love. When I founded Press…
Kathryn,
Thanks for mentioning Joseph Bathanti. We're launching his book, Land of Amnesia, next Wed, April 1, at a Press 53 party to kick off National Poetry Month. I'll be sending you a copy when it arrives on Monday.
I'm not familiar with Blurb, and I've seen a few Lulu books. I know Lulu is more expensive per book than traditional publishing, but if you only want enough for family and friends, then it's a good option. For your purposes, Jenny, I don't think you…
Rob, y interest is mainly poetry and short story collections, reprinting classic out-of-print books, an occasional novel and memoir.
Jenny, have to considered a blog where you can post an occasional photo and talk about it and your project? If not,…
One option is to get the community behind it, excited about, and ready to buy it. Here is an article that gives one example: http://bcm.bc.edu/issues/summer_2001/works.html. To expand on the story, Tom is one of our authors, but he knew finding a pu…
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- At 6:59am on October 22, 2009,
DONALD MAROTTA said…
- Kevin,
I was the author of Prospecting for Old Furniture, written before my having knowledge of self-promotion. It was written from several perspectives, including my company's work in restoring antique furniture. An editor of Mid-West reviews said it was "masterful in its care and worthy of the highest praise." Its title needs to be The Practical Book of Buying Antique Furniture. I am following it with another which balances Antiques, New-tiques, and Fun-tiques, and I have other books well developed, which are humorous.
Don Marotta
marottadonald@gmail.com
- At 2:40pm on April 29, 2009,
Tipper said…
- Kevin-Thank you for the comment! Yes I'd love to travel back in time and watch the folks in the photo go about their daily lives. The photo is of my Grandmother's family-so I also wish I had asked her more about her childhood before it was too late.
Hope you have a great day!
Tipper
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Hi Margaret:
Could you share a little more information about what you are looking for?
Is this fiction or nonfiction?
Narrative or photo-oriented?
Are you looking for editorial guidance in terms of mentoring you on the direction of the book (i.e…
We have a member looking for an editor. What do you all think of that and of the usefulness of sharing expertise? See forum.
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Save a Spaniel: A Tale of Loss and Survival, Featuring a Dog by Cathy Mitchell (trade paperback, Nov, 2009, 265 pages, self-published and available at amazon.com). Revolutions in thinking are gaining p…
hi marijo! look forward to this event! thank you!!!xoxoxo!
Literary Reading/Signing at Malaprop's Bookstore
January 8, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm
Reading and signing of new book:
The Boy With A Tree Growing From His Ear And Other Stories
Also, is there a direct website that would allow me to take a closer look at Loving Ruby?
I was thinking of ordering this book for my 2 1/2 year old nephew in Oregon who LOVES to "read." Would Loving Ruby be too advanced with regards to basic subject comprehension for a boy his age? His parents obviously would read the story but I would…
"Loving Ruby" Story Time & Book Signing at Spellbound Children's Bookshop
November 21, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm
Author Lois Chazen and illustrator Sundara Fawn, creators of the new picture book Loving Ruby: A True Story, will be at Spellbound for a special story time, with free activities and book signing to follow.
Loving Ruby tells the story of a baby card…
Hi Rob, thanks for the reply! Hope you have a good holiday. I'll be back in touch after the New Year.
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