Any author can get their book listed in an online catalog. But what if you want more? What if you want to rise above the digital masses and be relevant to booksellers and librarians?In today's digital age of publishing, it's easy to get your book listed on major retail and library sites around the world. But what about:Attracting the attention of the curators of these sales channels.Succeeding in getting some of these channels to highlight, spotlight, and promote your book to their customers or patrons.Having a bookstore or library actually order and stock your print book.Being invited to either host or participate in a live event in a bookstore or library.Standing out as a talented and relevant professional or subject matter expert.All of these things take a bit more effort than the average creative person is willing to invest. But that's where you come in; because this type of success is reserved for the truly dedicated author like you.With the right amount of foresight, preparation, effort, and determination, you can rise above the digital slush to a place where you and your book can stand out to exactly the right people.This book walks you through all that you need to know in order to leverage the tools available for successfully working with both bookstores and libraries. It is derived from the author's three decades of experience in the book industry as a writer, an editor, a bookseller, and a publishing industry representative.If you want to leverage insights into the systems and logistics associated with print, eBook and audiobook distribution to retailers and libraries, to maximize your availability in these formats as well as your overall sales and earnings, then this is the book for you.An Author's Guide to Working with Bookstores and Libraries is a no-BS overview of the publishing industry, bookstores and libraries. It outlines the basics of what authors need to know when navigating their way through the complex print, eBook and distribution options available to authors. Whether you are traditionally published or self-published, this book provides guidance and insights to help you maximize your sales, your earnings, and your author brand.
This volume contains romances laced with intrigue.In Karma, a gigolo finds himself caught in a trap set for a rookie politician.In Cyber Prince Charming, a social media romance proves dangerous for a young woman.
Three short stories for the holiday season:In Echoes of Christmas Past a young woman dreads meeting again a former beau.A CEO must decide The Future of Christmas.A psychic medium senses a Christmas Presence.
A pair of May-December romances in rural and small-town settings.Comes a Pale Horse is a coming of age story set on a remote farm in the early 20th century. A young woman's life changes dramatically with the arrival of a stranger.In Bad Twin, a bet leads to unexpected consequences for a small-town cowboy.
The shield that protects the kingdom has weakened; the Queen has suddenly died; and the coronation cup has vanished: Now, the heir to the throne must find the powerful Chalice of Forever before Hell breaks loose and threatens her people.
Two tales of intrigue among English aristocrats.In Graymere Gambit, intrigue abounds and a triangle forms when a duke demands that his rakish heir choose a bride from among the bevy of young ladies invited to the castle.In Falworth Folly, the sordid past of the companion of a noble lady catches up to threaten her future with a wealthy man.
Lives and events intertwine during the Great War.On the Western Front, the Honour of Graymere is at stake when the wounded and delirious Lord Dalton mistakes a nurse for his beloved Patricia.The Fortunes of Falworth take unexpected turns during World War I, when Grace Lewis and Andrew MacDonald contend with love, war, and treasonous thieves.
Michael MacGregor met the mysterious Anne in a back alley. She saved him from thieves...and then from himself. But their life together was brief, abruptly ended by his enemy soon after the birth of their son.Years passed, but the widower's love and sorrow did not diminish. Finally, he could bear it no longer. In desperate longing for his belovèd, he sought the place Anne had once shown him: the place of terrible power whence she had come, and where he hoped to call her back to him.But fate is a trickster. In this sequel to "Destined," Michael is ripped from all he knows and thrust into another time, another world, where he meets not Anne but Phoenix: his wife, yet not his wife.Can he woo this stranger who was once his love? Can they survive the dangerous world into which he, his son, and this woman have been plunged? Can he make a life and a future with this new and novel "Winter Goddess"?
In "The Winter Goddess," widower Michael MacGregor accidentally found himself in a time not his own. There, then, he became embroiled in a struggle for the survival of humanity: a struggle to wrest control from the evil powers intent on stealing the last ounces of oil and minerals and clean water from a dying Earth in order to maintain their own wealth - maniacs insane enough to send people to the Cretaceous Period to mine the resources so abundant then, with no regard for the consequences.The campaign to take back the planet began in the distant past. But the key to winning lay in the future, and so MacGregor, his new wife and expanding family, and the community of Haven launch an offensive against the most powerful men and women in the world.Now, pitted against both the financial and political elite and an ancient and powerful enemy cabal, they must take control not only of Earth but of Time in a war between "Darkness and Light."
"Miss Vee is snarky, sophisticated, and trans. When her favourite aunt dies and Dave Snapper, the lawyer, is as slippery as the fish he's named after, Vee goes from uncomfortable to creeped out in a heartbeat.When she finds him dead at their next appointment, Vee becomes the chief suspect in his murder. As she tries to navigate her favorite aunt's death, she finds her lawyer dead when she shows up for an appointment. Turns out that he's is not who he seemed, and a lot of people wanted him dead. The police focus on Vee; they say it's because she's the major heir, but Vee thinks it's because she's different. In small-town Canada, different means dangerous, and they're determined to put her away before she kills again. Only, she didn't do it.And if she can't find the killer, she'll be locked away for good!
Twenty authors, twenty gods, twenty stories that will chill, thrill and kill you. The Gods of the Pantheon present their first anthology of halloween stories. The time for Samhain draws near....
Shattered by betrayal, Aria's Companions have separated. Aven and Del have retreated to the safety of the Water tribe, leaving Owyn and Treesi behind on land to stand with Aria and help their wounded Heir heal. Despite their best efforts, Aria retreats, rejecting them both. Owyn knows that he and Treesi can't do this alone. He starts riding out to the coastal villages surrounding Terraces, sending messages out to the deep, begging Aven to come back, telling him that the Heart can reach the Heir. Then he returns from one such trip to find Aria and Treesi have left Terraces, leaving him behind. Abandoned, Owyn leaves Terraces. Instead of following Aria, he goes north, trying to find a way to contact the Water tribes. Trying to find a way to save everything before it's too late. To do that, he must face his deepest fear, risk losing his heart, and accept help from the most unlikely of allies.
At last, it looks like the end may be in sight. Aria has all of her Companions by her side, and the Usurper Mannon has abdicated and sworn his allegiance to her as Heir to the Firstborn. The time has come to leave Terraces and claim the Palace, and Aria's place on the throne. As they lay their plans, news comes from the north - the Palace has been attacked by Risha and her forces. People have been killed, and it is clear that something has been taken from the Palace. Discovering what has been stolen, and what secrets lay within the Palace walls will lead Aria and her Companions into a twenty-five year tangle of conspiracy and betrayal that will change everything that they believe, and everything for which they have been fighting.
A rakish lord. Lord Kenelm must have a wife. His choice falls on Miss Catherine Talbot. Surely, a generous settlement will counter his wicked reputation. He wants a marriage of convenience, and his untrammeled life as a man about town.An unusual lady. Catherine accepts the viscount's offer. She's risking her heart, but she's willing to tempt fate. The high-spirited beauty insists on a London Season. Catherine plans to humble the arrogant viscount.Lord Kenelm has no idea that trouble and scandal are in the making.
AUTHOR'S PREFERRED EDITION, RECENTLY REVISED AND INCLUDING NEW MATERIAL, EPILOGUE (AND CUT SCENES)A dwarf at the door, brownies in the garden, and a merman near the koi pond...welcome to Mystic Circle in Denver, Colorado"The more curses you break, the sooner you'll die," the scowling brownie said.Magic has a price--and for Amber Sarga it's days and years off her life. Each curse she breaks ages her--and the bigger the curse the bigger the cost, and not only to her. That's why she hates mirrors, hides away and has vowed not to get involved again... ...And then an ill-fated stranger arrives. Rafe Davail doesn't believe in curses--not even knowing that in his family every first son dies young. Amber offers guidance but she won't break the curse. Still, as she grows closer to Rafe and discovers the secrets of their pasts, she wonders if for this time, this man, she should risk it all....
Natalie must redefine her future, but the carpenter she hires tangles her in knots.Natalie Journey knows better. She's always chosen the right thing, the sensible path. When had sensible started to feel so boring?Buried in debt, she takes a barista job at her grandfather's retirement community. A safe position, that pays well. Unfortunately, now her idea of rebellion is sneaking an extra squirt of whipped cream on her iced coffee.She always dreamed of something different, exciting - to travel in a tiny home and photograph landscapes.Tragic changes grant her wish, and suddenly designing her tiny home is within reach.The rugged craftsman Natalie hires has hidden talents she never expected. And with the way his leather tool belt hangs on his hips, she's ready to give the sexy man control.Seth takes one glance at the alluring redhead and almost walks the other way. Yet, her tempting curves have Seth wondering if a summer fling might be worth the risk.Natalie's not long term. When the final coat of paint dries on her tiny home, she'll be gone.Worlds collide in a sexy small town romance where Seth and Natalie must choose. Do they stick to careful plans or build an unpredictable future together?
She owns the local dive bar. He brews terrific beer. Kegs collide in Ashwood when Iris and Wade cater a surprise party together.They both know one hot night doesn't come with any long-term guarantees.Chasing his dreams, Wade takes off for Vegas to line up investors for his popular brewery. Those investors come with one enticing string attached - Ravenna - a beautiful executive sent to guide the expansion of Mosquito Creek Brewery.Will this petite woman use her power to control Wade's future? Or, will she warn the brewer about a plot that could bring him down?Trouble brews as Wade finds himself trapped between trust and lust in a steamy love-triangle. Devour this captivating small-town romance novel as a standalone or as the second addictive book in the Ashwood series.
Passion and politics feed more than one vice in Addicted to Trouble.Iris loves Northside Grill as much as an old friend, but if her customers keep leaving for her hometown rival, she may be forced to sell. Her best option? To run for a vacant seat on the City Council and use the position to instigate change.Her hot-as-hell opponent has the same idea, and Lincoln craves competition.When Iris challenges him in the local political race, he's intrigued.A woman as fine as Iris shouldn't trust a man like him, but Lincoln can't resist twisting his interest into a provocative game. Will his high-stakes gamble pay off? Maybe a few rides on his Harley will tip the odds in his favor, because Lincoln definitely isn't a sure bet.
Three different men try to tame Kelsey. Only one makes her come undone.Kelsey Fisher refuses to mask the qualities that make her successful.Is she competitive? All day long.Aggressive? Sure, when she needs to be.Impatient? Ask the guy she just passed on the highway - he's probably still coughing on the dust left by her wake.She's hard to take, but Kels can't compromise.As an owner of Venture, an outdoor guiding business, she needs those qualities to face the challenge of a remote mountain trail or a run on a class-five river.Yet, there a times when she needs to unplug and go way off grid.Only one man understands her softer side - the surfer she crosses paths with on the Oregon Coast. He's uncomplicated, gorgeous, effortless.Unfortunately, Mark's destined to follow the waves and move on.
In 1923 East Texas, young Leola leaves her loving family for a teaching job in a backwoods community miles from home.She knows there will be challenges, but doesn't anticipate a bitter, unkind co-teacher, a parent who wishes to harm her-or the man from the woods.As a bride, Leola begins a lonely life on an isolated river road in the bayous of western Louisiana.Over the next six decades her faith and love are tested by poverty, death, and a disabled child.Leola's response to these adversities will affect not only herself but generations to come.In this parallel memoir, the connection between Leola and her granddaughter spills out in the telling of similar stories of poverty, love, faith, and resilience.
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