Chris James Interviewed by The Author Show

Author Chris James

In case you missed it, last Wednesday the 22nd of August, Author Chris James was interviewed on The Author Show.

It was a riveting fourteen minute interview in which Chris spills all sorts of secrets about being a science fiction writer, and how that relates to cute puppies. There is a distinct possibility he said something about you. Or maybe not. I recommend you find out though.

Congrats to Chris on a great interview!

 

Here is the audio of the interview:

The Challenges of Publishing Indie Nonfiction Books by Marcia Quinn Noren

Author Marcia Quinn Noren
Author Marcia Quinn Noren

For the sake of simplicity, let’s agree that authors who write fiction draw freely from their imaginations. Nonfiction writers are expected to deliver verifiable truths. We do not invent characters, events or dialog. Our task is to spill hard, cold, often ugly facts onto the page, framed in captivating paragraphs. Like novelists, we are storytellers engaged in a similar creative process, and what we write is filtered through our subjective perceptions.

Passion is the emotional component that drives the research. How we interpret information cannot be objective, no matter how hard we try to restrain influences that sway our points of view. Deeply held convictions influence the way our sentences are constructed, determine which resources will be brought forward to support our opinions, while at the same time we strive to keep the third person narrative consistently detached and trustworthy. After scouring every other author’s tome on our topic, we must remain convinced that we have something utterly new to offer our readers. Otherwise, why bother to retell the story? Continue reading “The Challenges of Publishing Indie Nonfiction Books by Marcia Quinn Noren”

Tahlia Newland Announces New Release

You Can't Shatter MeAuthor Tahlia Newland is pleased to announce the release of her new young adult magical realism book, You Can’t Shatter Me.

Sixteen year old Carly wants to be a superhero, but when she stands up to a bully, he turns on her and forces her to battle flying hooks, giant thistles, doubt dragons and a suffocating closet. Dylan, a karate-trained nerd who supports her stand, turns out to be a secret admirer, and while he struggles to control his inner caveman, Carly searches for her own way to stop the bully. But will she find it before her knight in shining armour risks all in a battle with a fire-breathing dragon?

You Can’t Shatter Me was released on June 2012 by Catapult Press. It is available on Amazon.com, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords as an e-book.

Sneak Peek: Face the Music

Face the MusicToday, we feature a sneak peek of Andrea K. Robbins’ contemporary romance, Face the Music.

As she’s grieving the loss of her mother, Allison’s long-term boyfriend walks out. To cope, the 24-year-old closes herself off to serious relationships and dives into her work as a student. To add to the pressure, Allison is responsible for her younger sister, niece, and disabled grandmother.

Needing the income, Allison takes a job for the reality show, Superstardom. Captivated by the competition’s front-runner, the sexy singer, Chris Knots, Allison dismisses her attraction. When the hunky performer reveals an interest of his own, Allison must work through her past and decide if there’s room in her life for something more.

Face the Music is available through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords and other online stores. And, for Indies Unlimited readers, a special price of 99 cents at Smashwords – enter the code GY65P at checkout. This offer is good through September 1st, 2012.

Here is an excerpt from Face the Music: Continue reading “Sneak Peek: Face the Music”