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Publisher’s Note: Diving Back into a Favorite Series
Sometimes, being a book publisher is like being a parent. You’re not supposed to have favorites, but let’s be honest, you do. On the parenting front, I get an out. My daughter is an only child. One the...
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Publisher’s Note: Bundling up for NaNoWriMo
November is a big month in the book world. But I’m not talking about book sales here. You see, November is NaNoWriMo time: that’s National Novel Writing Month. The goal: write a 50,000-word novel...
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Publisher’s Note: A Time for Giving Thanks
The world seems to be on tilt lately. But now it is time for us to be thankful. And we need that goodwill now more than ever it seems. As for me, I am thankful for many things, including you, dear...
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Publisher’s Note: A Happy Helping of Holiday Cheer
Thanksgiving is done, the Christmas lights are strung, and the time for holiday giving has begun. See, I even gave you poetry. I mean, sort of <grin>. It’s also Cyber Monday, so it’s time for our...
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Publisher’s Note: Time to Dive Back in to Old Favorites
In book publishing, we, the publishers, purchase the rights, from authors, to publish their creations. This involves negotiation. These rights can be all-encompassing in form (ebook, paperback,...
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New Year, New Motivations
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is over. The presents have been exchanged, unwrapped, played with. Now, it’s just a waiting game until the New Year begins, full of hope and promise. Lord help...
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Publisher’s Note: Well, Rats!
As the person at the helm of an international publishing company, I wear many hats. And sometimes, the job requires me to wear a hat I didn’t expect. This week proved one of those weeks. And it was a...
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Publisher’s Note: Making Magical Memories
I’ve just finished binge watching season two of one of my daughter’s favorite TV series, an Amazon Original Series called Just Add Magic. The series tells the story of three middle school friends who...
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Publisher’s Note: The Joy of Un-Valentine’s Day
I’ve never been much of a romantic. I’m not sure why. I appreciate romance. My favorite movies tend to be rom-coms. I like flowers and chocolates and hearts. But I think deep down I’m too practical for...
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Publisher’s Note: A Much-Needed Escape
Ever feel like you need to escape from reality for a while? A day, a week, four years—whatever it takes. It seems like many of us feel that way right now, so what better time for some escapist fiction?...
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Publisher’s Note: The Makings of a Mysterious March
I’ve just wrapped up a long and exhilarating week with about 50 amazing fiction writers and editors here on the Oregon Coast. It was the best workshop yet, I believe, and I’ll have lots to tell you...
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Publisher’s Note: A Blast from the Past
The year 1991 was a very important year for me. It’s the year I graduated from high school. It’s the year I started college. It’s the year I turned 18. Really, it’s the year I became an adult. It was...
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I have a confession to make. I used to hate basketball. Even as a kid I didn’t like it. At 5’8” I was always asked if I played. I’d try not to roll my eyes. Yes, I’m tall, I’d think. But tall does not...
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Publisher’s Note: Romance is in the Air
Even though it was April Fool’s Day this past weekend, I found myself thinking about love. Well, maybe that’s because of the Fool’s Day thing. Only a fool falls in love, right? Or maybe we act like...
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Publisher’s Note: Something old, something new, something bundled
My partner, John, and I recently started watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I’ve seen the series before, but this is his first time. It’s so much fun experiencing it again with him, but it’s hard at...
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Publisher’s Note: Spectacular Savings
I have a couple of fun surprises in store for you this week with two fantastic, yet totally different, types of bundles. And even better, one is nonfiction and one is fiction! First up is The Write...
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I’ve had a long and exhausting couple of weeks, and I need a little pick-me-up. Sunshine. Cute animals. Something. Bunnies. Bunnies are cute. Little cotton tails. Adorable twitchy nose. Soft, fuzzy...
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Publisher’s Note: Unimagined Designs
I never imagined I’d be a sought-after book cover designer. Heck, I never imagined I’d be a book designer, period. I never considered myself an artist. I’ve never been particularly good at drawing or...
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Publisher’s Note: War and Sacrifice
I have never served in a military capacity, so I can only imagine the courage and sacrifice required to do so. It is a quality I admire in many of those I love, including my father, my stepfather, and...
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Publisher’s Note: The Perfect Crime
I was discussing the nature of crime the other day with a colleague. I recently caught someone in a deception and was marveling at the stupidity of people who choose deception over honesty. We’ve all...
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