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As spring arrives, Lucky Press authors are busy everywhere giving talks, appearing at bookstores for book signings, having their work accepted into literary journals--even, in one case, starting a literary journal!
At this LINK, Sarah Martin Byrd blogs about what has been going on in her life since writing Guardian Spirit, future projects, and options for authors. Guardian Spirit (suitable for teens and adults) is available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle versions.
Madeline Sharpleshas an interesting blogpost up about how the word has spread about her memoir Leaving the Hall Light On. As a publisher, I can say it is very gratifying (and humbling) to hear how Madeline's wonderful message is reaching those who really need it; need to know they are not alone in facing loss and the task of rebuilding one's life. We'll be spreading this word into the hands of additional readers when the book comes out in ebook format in May!
Shauna Kelley, author of Max and Menna(case/paper/ebk), has written a book of short stories called Listening In. It is available on Kindle.
As 2011 gently morphs into 2012…as Christmas trees are taken down and ornaments put away…as parties are remembered…and resolutions considered…as publisher here at Lucky Press, I'm thinking of the characters within our books and how they might relate to a reader's hopes for the new year.
Sometimes, though, to know what to hope for we must know what we need. So, let's start there. What do you need? Love? Security? Adventure? Health? Diversion? We wish we could give you all of those things! But, one must do what is within one's power to do; so in that spirit…
Adventure (also in the category of "war and planes"):
If you are a reader who often finds yourself sitting at a desk when where you'd really like to be is soaring over the earth in a plane, being a part of history, then join Will Turner in his aviation adventures. British author Chris Davey weaves a tale at times relaxing, at other times harrowing, and almost always with that wonderful sense of British humor Americans love. His books are The Aviator's Apprentice, Turner's Flight,andTurner's Defense.They are available in print and in ebook format. Here is a link for paperbacks. Here is a link for ebooks.
Self-Reliance (also in the categories of "romance" and "stories of scrappy women who make do and do well):
If you are in need of self-reliance and security, with perhaps a touch of romance as well, consider these six great books from Lucky Press… First, Norah by Cynthia Neale. Set in 19th-century NYC, Norah is a young woman who, like millions of women forgotten to us now, arrived in New York from Ireland and is now challenged to survive and live in a difficult world, finding in it beauty and love as she can. Norah survives a horrible experience with strength and grace. This is a book you will settle into as the snow falls in January or February. Here is the link.
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We know that you have many choices when considering holiday gift buying. This year, consider supporting a small publisher like Lucky Press. In business since 2000, we offer books for men, women, teens, and kids. Fiction and nonfiction. Paperback, hardcover, and ebook.
Our books can be found at Amazon, BN.com and by order from your local bookstore.
Check out the direct links on the right side of this blog……
Thank you and have a good holiday season, full of love, family and friends, and whatever "merry" means to you.
All the best, Janice Phelps Williams Publisher
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Lucky Press has another "engaging book for thoughtful readers" available this month! "All the Bad Things" by J. Michael Dew is about a young man whom some consider "slow" -- his name is Robbie Toe and Robbie is on the receiving end of a small town's hatred when he is falsely accused of sexual abuse. Told from the perspective of Robbie as well as his grandmother, accuser, and accuser's mother, "All the Bad Things" is a book you will not forget. The voice of the characters in this book, especially Robbie's voice, captivated this publisher. The author warned me that I might not care for the ending, but after reading the manuscript I told him it was an unforgettable, sad, and stunning ending for the story he told. I wonder if you will think so as well.
I hope that you will find "All the Bad Things" worth your time and money. It is available in paperback for $12.95 and will be available in Kindle version by Sept. 15th, for $6.99.
The author, J. Michael Dew, was born and raised in Warren County, Pennsylvania. He earned a BA in English from Lock Haven University and an MA and PhD in Literature and Criticism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is an Associate Professor of English at Georgia Perimeter College where he is also the Honors Coordinator for the Dunwoody campus. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and three daughters.
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"Behind the facade of prosperity, growth, and optimism [of the 1990s], there was a certain unease to be felt, a … feeling that it was all too good to be true and wouldn't last. For the simple truth remained that the old problem of book publishing hadn't changed: You shipped out a lot of copies, you were at the mercy of the big bookstore chains to get them displayed and sold, and the ones they didn't sell you took back for full credit.
"Much of what had happened to book publishing since the 1960s would have seemed incredible or marvelous to Max Schuster, Dick Simon, or Bennett Cerf, but the retail end would have seemed depressingly familiar. It was merely, on a larger scale, the same old story that had been worrying publishers ever since the Depression. Now, of course it was further complicated by the fact that there were only two major bookstore chains, which wanted to dominate the publishing process, insisting on changes in jackets, titles, prices, and so forth, before they agreed to stock a book in any quantity. The business had mushroomed far beyond anybody's expectations, but it still stood on feet of clay when it came to actually selling the product."
Michael Korda (born October 8, 1933, London, England, United Kingdom) is a writer and novelist who was editor-in-Chief of Simon & Schuster in New York City.
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It is a fascinating look at the world of publishing, as it was years ago and as it was more recently….. as to the future, I recommend the essays (on books as artifacts) by CraigMod(dot)com.
Borders "failed to receive any offers to save it."
Liquidation could start "as soon as Friday, and it is expected to go out of business by the end of September.
Borders employs about 10,700 people and has 399 stores (after closing many of its stores earlier).
"the head winds we have been facing for quite some time, including the rapidly changing book industry, [electronic reader] revolution and turbulent economy, have brought us to where we are now." Mike Edwards, Border President.
"The chain's demise could speed the decline in sales of hardcover and paperback books as consumers increasingly turn to downloading e-books or having physical books mailed to their doorstep."
"The loss of Borders may also make it more difficult for new writers to be discovered. 'The liquidation of Borders is an irreplaceable loss of a big part of the book-discovery ecosystem.' said Michael Norris, a senior analyst at Simba Information. 'Thousands of people whose job consisted of talking up and selling books will eventually being [sic] doing something else, and that's bad for authors, agents, and everyone associated with the value chain in books.' "
Lucky Press signed up with Kobo earlier this year, but we had not yet made the investment in converting our books to formats other than Kindle. I'm glad. Here is Kobo's response to Border's closing.
My two cents:
As a reader, I loved Borders. Loved their clean, well-lit stores. Loved their selection of books and gifts. Loved their staff.
As a publisher, Borders was my favorite chain. They were easy and pleasant to deal with. They were interested in our small press books. They were fair and they paid in a timely way. Still…
In 11 years in business, I found that no physical bookstore was ever as interested in our small press books as were readers who found our titles by word of mouth, PR, or internet searches. The chance of a reader finding one of our titles, in the midst of shelves of tens of thousands of books (many by publishers with the funds to purchase prominent placement) was small.
Amazon has always been the primary way our books have sold, and it is not because of lack of trying to get a foothold in bookstores. A small publisher could go broke trying to sell to bookstores (or other really big discount stores that sell books). Years ago I read that a small publisher should count on bookstores for no more than 50% of their sales; I am sure that figure is much less now. (Every time a Lucky Press authors asks if I can get their book into Walmart, I cringe. Even grocery stores. You do not want to know how much risk is involved in publishing…)
I do not believe that ebooks or Amazon are the problem. The problem is that the larger the company the more cumbersome it is to react, evolve, and adjust to the changing environment brought about by technology, customer preferences, and economic infl
3 Comments on Books without Borders, last added: 7/19/2011
I loved this post. "My business is very personal to me" I think says it all. You as a reader/writer have to decide the right path for yourself.
I think the small publishing companies are becoming more desireable beacuse you're more than just a number. They believe in you and they are willing to answer anything you need. They take the time to treat you with respect. Take your opinion into account, and take the time to nurture your craft.
That isn't to say that agents & big publishing houses don't but they have to push out so many more books and they're looking for numbers. Not always relationships. That being said relationships with agents are formed but everyone is still looking for the end result - the money.
I write for the love of writing. I want people to love my writing as much as I loved writing it. One day I hope to get that chance. Regardless of where I end up.
Thank you so much, Jen, for our comment. I'm very interested to hear what others think of the Borders news and all the changes going on in publishing.
Like you, I do what I do because I love it. I've always felt it was a privilege to publish an author's first book, or to have a reader interested enough in one of our books to purchase it. A few of our authors just turned 30. I wonder what publishing will be like 25 years from now when they are my age. I hope it is a place open to new ideas, finding new readers, and creating new opportunities.
This post really resonated with me. I love that you enjoy being who you are as a publisher, and are open about what your small press can and cannot do. I am so sad about Borders closing. The local Borders in our area was like an indie bookstore, excited about local authors, buying their books, setting up signings, without any of this "must accept returns" business. B & N on the other hand has been terrible to work with. It has to be their way or the highway. Wishing it were them on the way out instead of Borders. The only thing keeping B & N afloat right now is the Nook.
It's interesting to see our ebooks being purchased and enjoyed by readers. Lucky Press just began offering ebooks 1 year ago this month. Now we have 8 titles in ebook format with more planned in the coming months. Our new books are being released in print and ebook format simultaneously.
Our newest ebook/print book release is: My Beginning by Melissa Kline (YA fiction) (This ebook has just been released!)
Here are our other ebooks in order of top-selling and their links on Amazon:
"Being Irish and a woman wasn't the worst thing to be in the 19th-century, but it was far from the best either. Norah is a novel following how one woman came into New York in the 1850s and tried to make her way through society that views women as second class citizens and the Irish as even worse. Having pride in her heritage, her journey is driven by her determination, and makes for a highly entertaining piece of historical fiction. Norah is quite the inspired read, highly recommended."
Midwest Book Review's Small Press Bookwatch: July 2011, James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief.
The very best part of the work I do is creating book covers…there's nothing I love more than this part of the publishing process. Today, I'd like to share with you the steps to creating the paperback cover for My Beginning, a young adult novel (sci-fi) by Melissa Kline, published July 1, 2011 by Lucky Press, LLC.
Melissa is a very creative person, not just with words but also with art and craft materials. She is a miniature artist and has displays in the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys, coinciding with the release of My Beginning. Melissa's enthusiasm for all things creative made creating the cover of My Beginning even more fun.
My Beginning
4 Comments on Creating the Cover for "My Beginning" by Melissa Kline, last added: 7/7/2011
Matthew - Thank you! I'm in love with the cover. I stare at it all day! ;)
Janice - This is absolutely fascinating. It is so neat to see a summary of this process. I love every one of the cover versions - they are all precious to me. I get compliments all the time on the cover. They want to know who designed it and I proudly brag. :)
Thank you Janice for creating such a beautiful and unique cover for my book. It is perfect!
Hi Melissa, Thank you for your kind words. You inspired my work!
I was thinking about how we might use the illustration somehow. Perhaps on t-shirts or mousepads or mugs or tank tops. Let's brainstorm. If you go to www.cafepress.com/janicephelps you'll see some examples. There is little money to make on sales, but perhaps we could use some for PR or contests or to raise money for a nonprofit… Or to go in the Lucky Press 500-FB-fans! basket!
It's been a while since I've posted an update of the goings on at Lucky Press, but that was not due to lack of activity. In fact, just the opposite: We've been busy finishing up the production process on new titles and are so excited at the books and the authors in Lucky Press's summer and fall line-up.
Today is the book launch party in Golden, Colorado, for Melissa Kline's YA sci-fi novel My Beginning. It is also available now (paperback) on Amazon (the ebook should be up there early next week). "Sci-fi" is the most appropriate traditional category for this book, but if there was "Sci-fi Romance" that would be even better, for the story of Ivory and Aidan is a love story and, like all good romantic stories, there are a few major obstacles for this young couple to overcome. Melissa Kline is such a multi-talented young woman; she creates miniatures based on her books and some of these for My Beginning are currently on view at the Denver Museum of Miniatures and Toys. She will also be speaking at the Boulder Writer's Workshop later this year. Here is Melissa's website: www.MelissaKlineAuthor.com. In May, Lucky Press released Leaving the Hall Light On by Madeline Sharples and it is off like a rocket in terms of sales. Madeline writes about surviving and living after the suicide of her son, Paul. She also writes poetry, reaches out to women of all ages about getting through the hardest times we can imagine with our minds and bodies in good shape. I learned today that Madeline will be the writer for www.naturallysavvy.com in the 60+ category. I look for families touched by suicide to be encouraged by Leaving the Hall Light On, and middle-age and senior women to gravitate to the message of strength and positive living Madeline imparts. Madeline lives in Manhattan Beach, California, and is available to speak before groups. You can find her blog at http://madeline40.blogspot.com/. Her book is out now in hardcover on Amazon at this link. It will be available as an ebook, Spring 2012.
We are on pins and needles here today at Lucky Press because tomorrow afternoon Foreword Magazine will announce the winners of the Book of the Year contest! Lucky Press has THREE books shortlisted in this prestigious competition: The Prophet of Sorrow(Mark Van Aken Williams, historical fiction), Max and Menna(Shauna Kelley, YA fiction), and There Are No Words(Mary Calhoun Brown, juvenile fiction).
Cynthia Neale has been actively promoting her wonderful 19th-century novel of an Irish-American woman in NYC: Norah.
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That's it! In return, you will receive one of Melissa Kline's mini Writing Sparks books. (see photo)
In order to receive your prize, you have to leave a comment below with proof that you shared one of these links. If you tweeted it, attach your twitter url; if you posted it on FB, comment with your FB url & friend Melissa Kline; if you blogged it, include your blog link, etc.
To receive a prize, you have to include the web address to the shared link in a comment.
Giveaway ends June 24th, 2011. Please make sure that we can contact you to send prize.
Thank you for your support!
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I know many of you are anxious for the release of All the Bad Things and so I wanted to provide you with an excerpt of Chapter One. There are some books that just grab my heart and never let go: Riding the Bus with My Sister; The Help; and Little Bee. For me, this manuscript was like that and Lucky Press is so proud to be publishing this talented writer's book.
(J. Michael Dew has a PhD in American literature, and several of his colleagues at the college where he teaches have offered input during the editorial process.)
I found another kitten the day Blue Jean went and told the cops I raped her, and I didn’t even do nothing, she’s a damn liar, that bitch, what did she do that to me for? I carried the kitten home wrapped up in my shirt even it was warm out ’cause it shaked like it was cold. It was the last of the litter. Its brothers and sisters was already dead. I heard him meowing from where he was in the tree house and went and got him. I know Gramma don’t need another cat around, I know she don’t, but that damn guy needs to fix his cat so she don’t have no more kittens, and Gramma thinks so, too. The damn cops was there when I got home. They never even asked my side of things before they cuffed me and put me in the cruiser. I hate cops. I hate Blue Jean. I only just had the other charges dropped that I didn’t even do either , and the next day, I’m having a beer by the fire next to some girl I never even seen before whose mom told me, I know who you are now, and I should of known about them right then and there.
My stupid brother, Virgil, told me they was okay. Come over, he goes. Help paint this porch. I went over ’cause I needed the money and did what they told me then hanged out by the fire afterwards ’cause they had a fire and drank a couple a beers. Ain’t nothing wrong with that. I didn’t do nothing. But Virgil left at midnight ’cause he said he had to mow lawns the next day, and after that, that’s when it started.
Her mom was up at the house, and it was just me and her.
I’m tired, she goes. Can I put my head on your lap?
I told her no.
She moved closer when I said that and reached out and touched my hair.
Mom says you can spend the night. You’ve been drinking. I already asked her.
I ain’t staying over, I go.
Then she lifted up her shirt, and I could see her bra. She undid it and started to play with herself, her nipples, I mean.
You like that? she goes.
You’re fourteen, I go. Don’t show me that.
That’s when she reached for my crotch, and what I did was shoot up and say, I’m going.
We was the only ones that was out there, like I said. The light was on in the house. My ex’s daughter was what got me locked up before, and I wasn’t gonna get in trouble again for something I didn’t do. Fuck that.
I go to get in my car, and that bitch is right behind me.
Go away!
No!
I pushed her, and I know I shouldn’t of done that. But she was pissing me off, why can’t she understand that no means no?
Now go!
She gets up, comes at me. I get into my car, she gets into the other side.
If you don’t give me four thousand dollars, I’m gonna say you raped me.
Crazy bitch!
You heard me. I know who you are. Do it, or I’ll tell.
Get out, I go.
You heard me.
She got out, and when she did, I hit the gas. I seen her in the rearview mirror just standing there, staring at me, smiling in the ta
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"There is body, and there is soul, and in all my years, I come to believe that them two ain’t always in step. And it’s not like they have to be. It’s okay if they ain’t. At least it’s okay with me. One can be young, and one can be old. For them people that see that as weird and different, I can’t answer for them. It’s not a reason to bully someone though. Robbie is a sight to see for most people. For me, I see the harmony." (Estelle, Robbie Toe's Gramma)
From All the Bad Things by J. Michael Dew. (Lucky Press, LLC, September 1, 2011)
3 Comments on From "All the Bad Things" by J. Michael Dew, last added: 5/19/2011
Thank you, Sharon. No, it is definitely not YA. It is adult fiction and the story is told from several points of view. There is a synopsis here: www.luckypress.com/jmichaeldew.html. Thank you so much for following our blog!
The following review was posted today at Goodreads by Janice Phelps Williams.
Disclaimer: The publishing company I founded, Lucky Press LLC, is the publisher of My Beginning by Melissa Kline. Therefore, instead of a reader review, I'd like to share why, of the hundreds of manuscripts Lucky Press receives each year, I (for it is I who have the final decision) chose to publish My Beginning.
My introduction to Melissa Kline was through email and her query was perfectly written and clearly explained the premise of her young adult novel. Though I am not personally drawn to dystopian-type stories or movies, there was something about Melissa as an author and the main character, Ivory, as a 16-year-old girl living in an "institution" that drew me in. Ivory, like many teenage girls, is insecure about her appearance, a bit self-conscious around some of the other girls she lives with, and wanting more of all the wonderful world she can only glimpse beyond the walls of her current situation.
The author did an excellent job creating the enclosed world Ivory lives in, and instilling her character with a specific personality and voice and with the hope of a better future. When Ivory begins a close friendship with Aidan, a teenage boy also trapped in the same place, the story picks up and escape is not going to be far behind.
Melissa Kline has written ten novels and My Beginning is the first one of her manuscripts to be published in book form. (My Beginning will have a simultaneous paperback and Kindle-ebook release). While this is her debut novel, Melissa's professionalism and the wonderful, strategic steps she has taken to lay the foundation of her career as an author are so impressive.
She is the founder of the Rocky Mountain Women Writers group. She is also very artistic and produces beautiful miniatures (including scenes from her books), prop displays (for example, the clothes and items Ivory and Aidan would own), and photographs. You can see all these cool things on her website (melissaklineauthor.com), her blog, Reflections on Writing, and/or on her Facebook page.
These extra activities, bring a reality to My Beginning that settles in with the reader and, along with her top-knotch writing skills, roots Ivory, Aidan and the other "good guys" into your heart.
As Ivory and Aidan make their way outside the institution, they encounter friends and foes and Ivory's biggest challenge is in making a decision about what she can and cannot accept in the person she loves. The dilemma is set within the scene of a sci-fi world, but the question is one many readers will see relates to their life as well. In othe
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A book by Michelangelo! One written in 200 AD. Oh, the treasures in this library. This is a fascinating glimpse into the Vatican Library: "a treasury of humanity." "A picture gallery of antiquity."
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My Beginning by Melissa Kline, is a great coming-of-age sci-fi fantasy for teens and adults. It will be available July 1, 2011 (How fitting, as Ivory, the main character, finds her freedom in My Beginning.)Learn more at www.luckypress.com/melissakline.html.
Email: [email protected] by June 1st, 2011, for a chance to win one of five free copies. Valid entries must to include your full name and address (US residences only), and you must be over 18 to enter this contest. Put My Beginning in the subject line.
My Beginning is recommended for readers 15 and up.
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Thank you, Bru. You bring out the best in your friends and encourage our creativity. How can we not share with you?
Yes, Matthew, it is. Many years ago, I used to sing. But I hadn't played the guitar in 19 years, nor sang.. but I wrote this song and grabbed the unused guitar in our house, fixed a string and gave it a whirl. I had a lot on my heart, as many of us have these last 10 days or so... Thank you for stopping by. Your blog continues to astound me with its helpfulness and in-depth writerly advice. -- Janice
Announcing today the cover design for "String Bridge," debut novel by Jessica Bell, due out in November from Lucky Press.
“My ultimate goal is to break into the women's fiction market and steer it away from the stereotypically glorified woman that is most commonly portrayed today with pure honesty instead. Not every women in this world lives without regret, knows exactly what they want, and has the courage to put every essence of their being into achieving their dreams. Not every woman is inspirational to others. Not every woman can leave their comfort zone to better their future. But, so what? Does that mean a less strong-minded woman doesn't have an interesting story to tell? Definitely not.” Jessica Bell
Synopsis of String Bridge: Greek cuisine, smog and domestic drudgery was not the life Australian musician, Melody, was expecting when she married a Greek music promoter and settled in Athens, Greece. Keen to play in her new shoes, though, Melody trades her guitar for a 'proper' career and her music for motherhood. That is, until she can bear it no longer and plots a return to the stage--and the person she used to be. However, the obstacles she faces along the way are nothing compared to the tragedy that awaits, and she realizes she's been seeking fulfilment in the wrong place.
Jessica is also a published poet. Her work may be found...
Anthologies:
POPPY SEEDS GROWN ON RAINBOWS, DEARY ME, OH DEIDRE DEAR, THE PEBBLED SHORES OF ELLADA, RAT SNAKE, THE LIFE OF A WRITER, RIVER, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSUMERISM, CARDBOARD BOX (poems) in Static Poetry, (an anthology by Static Movement)
TEARS LIKE ETHANEDIOL (flash fiction) in Something From The Attic (an anthology by Static Movement)
KNICKERS WITH TRUCKS ON THEM (short story) in School Days: Tales with an Edge (an anthology by Static Movement)
HOW LONG DO THE LIGHTS STAY ON? (short story), PSYCHOSOMATIC AXIS (poem), THE HEART, THE CHEST, THE BEAT OF HUNGER (poem), BELOW THE RIND (poem), and LIFE IN A BOX (poem) in Literary Foray (an anthology by Static Movement)
BITTER LIKE ORANGE PEEL (1st chapter of novel in progress) in Tribute to the Stars (an anthology by Static Movement - coming soon)
Literary Magazines:
EMPTY (a poem) will appear in The Stray Branch in 2012
Museums close to cope with earthquake damage and fallout | The Japan Times Online: "Takashi Murakami, the chairman of GEISAI, postponed the bi-yearly Japanese art festival, which was set to open March 13, leaving a touching note of sympathy on the GEISAI homepage. He also proposed that artists upload messages and artworks expressing their support to Twitter, and attach the '#newday_GEISAI' hashtag. With a theme of 'providing encouragement to the victims and those who have despaired in the quake's aftermath,' Murakami asked GEISAI participants and any other artists or fans to tweet images and words of sympathy. Their ongoing activities are also being updated on the website ameblo.jp/geisai-net."
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As the spring flowers push their way through the soil here in SE Ohio, this publisher is getting excited about the July release of YA novel My Beginning by author Melissa Kline (of Colorado). You can learn more about My Beginning (which will appeal to teens and adults who like sci-fi/fantasy romance) at this link: www.luckypress.com/melissakline.html.
Also, we've put up the entire first chapter and an excerpt from Chapter Four to give you an idea of what the book is about. You can download it in common ebook formats to your favorite reader or desktop.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melissa Kline penned her first novel at the age of thirteen and has been writing consistently for fifteen years. She has completed ten young adult novels and several short stories. Her preferred genre is young adult, but she writes non-fiction and children's books as well. Her calling is to connect with others and give hope through writing. She is particularly interested in supporting women and young adults. Melissa is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and founder of Rocky Mountain Women Writers, a Denver-based writing group created to inspire women to write from their hearts and follow their dreams.
ForeWord Reviews is pleased to announce the 2010 Book of the Year Awards list of finalists. Representing more than 350 publishers, the finalists were selected from 1400 entries in 56 categories. These books are examples of independent publishing at its finest. Lucky Press, LLC is an independent book publisher based in Athens, Ohio, and has three titles announced as finalists.
Max and Menna by Shauna Kelley (of Baltimore, Maryland) is a finalist in the Young Adult Fiction category. It is the story of three teenagers who survive poverty and prejudice in the South in the 1980s.
The Prophet of Sorrow by Mark Van Aken Williams (of Athens, Ohio) is a finalist in the Historical Fiction category. Twenty years after stabbing Leon Trotsky with an ice pick; the killer, Ramon Mercader, writes his memoir.
There Are No Words by Mary Calhoun Brown (of Huntington, West Virginia) is a finalist in the Juvenile Fiction category. It is the story of a girl with autism who travels back in time to save her grandfather's childhood friend from the great Tennessee train wreck of 1918.
Founded in 2000, Lucky Press, LLC has 30 titles in its list, which can be found online at www.LuckyPress.com as well as on Facebook and Twitter. The books noted above may be purchased at bookstores and online. The Prophet of Sorrow and There Are No Words are also available on Kindle, as will be Guardian Spirit in April. ForeWord Reviews' Book of the Year Awards
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I am not getting anything but a dark screen, not sure if it's my computer or if the video isn't embedded?
Hmm…. I don't know, Karen, because I'm seeing it. Here is the direct link: http://vimeo.com/1711302 I hope this helps! Thank you for stopping by!
Janice