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NEW promotional artwork for book 2!

12/4/2013

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New Design Artwork is coming soon!

11/17/2013

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Just received a preliminary sketch of the new promotional artwork for the second book. Very excited to showcase it once the final art is completed. I've included the previous artwork from the first book above. Get READY FOR YETI!!!
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The Hero's Choice

11/16/2013

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There are certain moments in any story where the protagonist or hero must decide whether to persevere under the most trying of circumstances, or turn back, subjecting him or herself to a life without the purpose that was set forth when they started that journey. The weight and stress of this moment in the story is a pivotal time. We all just assume that the hero with continue, but when we relate this moment to our own lives, we have to wonder what choice we would make. That epic battle that decides the fate of the world can be comparable to a battle against cancer, the success of a business, or deciding whether to continue a marriage. The question that I ask myself is, "are you going to accept the challenges that you have set forth in your hero's journey, or quit the quest that has given purpose to your life." There are no right answers to this question, only whether you're willing to accept the outcome. I say follow that bliss; that path which makes you feel alive, and never give in or give up on your dream.

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Book Reviews and Awards

7/21/2013

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Here is a list of organizations that do paid reviews for self-published novels, along with the cost. There is also a section that lists different book contests. If you know of any additional review or award organizations, please put them into the comment section and I will add them to the list.

Book Review Organizations
Kirkus Reviews

Standard (7-9 weeks) - $425
Express (4-6 weeks) - $575

Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly Select - $149
Publishers Weekly Plus - $199

San Francisco Book Review
Standard (6-10 weeks) - $125
Expedited (3-5 weeks) - $299

Portland Book Review
Standard (6-10 weeks) - $89
Expedited (3-5 weeks) - $149

Foreword Reviews
Online only review - $125

Source Credit: Julia Drake PR



Book Award Contests
The Book Designer Award

The Eric Hoffer Award
Independent Publisher

Moonbeam Children's Book Award
Indie Book Awards
Writer's Digest Award
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award
Beverly Hills Book Awards
Epic eBook Competition
Reader's Favorites

Global eBook Awards
Writers Editors Network Contest
Living Now Awards
Wishing Shelf Independent Award
IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards
Nautilus Book Awards
DIY Book Convention
Indie Excellence Awards
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Free Websites for eBook Advertising

7/21/2013

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Here is a list of links that Authors can use to market their books. Please feel free to use the comment section to add additional links.

Addicted to eBooks
Ask David

Author Marketing Club
Bargain eBook Hunter
Books on the Knob
Digital Book Today
eBook Habits
eReader News Today

Pixel of Ink
eReader Perks
Flurries of Words
The Frugal Reader
Free Booksy
Free Kindle Books & Tips
Free Books Daily
GoodKindles
Meet Our Authors

Galley Cat Facebook
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Scroll of Alexandria Character Spoilers!!!

7/13/2013

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For fans of the first book, here is a short list of some of the characters that will be featured in Sonora, and the Scroll of Alexandria (Book 2 in the Sonora Series).

Yeti - Fun-loving, crazy female warlock guardian.

Abominable Snowman (Abe) - Yeti's twin. A serious, grumpy, strong warlock.

Almas - A professor in Shangra-La, and knowledgeable historian.

Commander Yeren - Warlock, and leader of the guardians on Earth.

Hades - King Salazar's ruthless double agent spy, hidden within the guardian organization.

Apollo - The rebellions own double agent who's identity is unknown.

Cyclops - A one-eyed giant and commander of the guardian outpost at Mt. Olympus.

Bartimus - A gnome, and leader of the defense grid on the outskirts of Sandy, Oregon.

Bod & Mot - Giants who have fled Sonora for Earth.

*I hope that this will give you an idea of the exciting story that I'm writing. Stay tuned for more updates, and an eventual release date for Sonora, and the Scroll of Alexandria.

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The B.E.A.R. Giveaway, Book Two, Updates, and More! 

6/16/2013

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Goodreads members and fans have asked about when book two will be released, if they can get a copy of the first book for review, and what the status is on the second edition of the first book.

BOOK TWO
I figured I'd let everyone know about the specifics in one blog post. So, book two in the Sonora Series (Sonora, and the Scroll of Alexandria) will be released at the end of this or the first of next year (January/February 2014). I'm halfway through the first draft, and should be at the editors by fall. The ARC release copies will most likely be sent out via my reviewer pipeline, and massive Goodreads Giveaway.

*Secret Book Two Spoiler --- Yeti will be making HER debut, and Sas will be very excited about the reunion ;)

THE B.E.A.R. GIVEAWAY
I'm very excited to say that the first edition of Sonora, and the Eye of the Titans has been re-edited (due to some unforeseen errors in the first published copy). It is better than ever, and to commemorate the new edition, I'll be doing the first ever B.E.A.R giveaway.

Bloggers, Editors, Authors, and Reviewers will be able to sign up on the website (http://www.sonoraseries.com) for a free copy of the new edition so that they may post reviews, comments, etc. on their blogs, websites, Amazon, Goodreads, and any other book related websites. Signups are now, but the second edition copies wont be sent out until the beginning of September. If you fall under one of the B.E.A.R. categories, please go to the website and sign up, and you will also be eligible for an ARC copy of the second book when it it released!
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Top 10 YA Novel to Film Adaptations

5/11/2013

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#1 Harry Potter

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#2 Perks of Being A Wallflower

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#3 The Outsiders

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#4 Big Fish

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#5 Hunger Games

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#6 The Never Ending Story

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#7 The Princess Bride

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#8 The Witches

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#9 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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#10 Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

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I got a bad book review... What do I do now?

9/3/2012

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You move on. 

As an author, its very easy to take bad reviews to heart. They dig inside you like a cancer, and destroy creativity. You start doubting your ability to express yourself and your characters. A bad review can close you off to the world. The reality is that every author has received a bad review. In fact, some of the most acclaimed writers have received scathing reviews.

Here are a few:

Lord of the Flies
"an absurd and uninteresting fantasy which was rubbish and dull."

The Great Gatsby
"This is a book of the season only" 


No one will ever receive 100% praise for their work. You will always have critics. What you need to decide is whether taking that next step is worth it. Do you really want a career as a writer? If the answer is yes, than the only one inhibiting you from realizing your dream is yourself. From this point forward, you take every review, find the worth in it, and become that much better.
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Trending Genre: YA Mythology

7/2/2012

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