Sentences with phrase «local author books»

Many local bookstores will take local author books and put two or three on the shelves somewhere.

Marketing Manager Elizabeth Mays will be providing advice and resources for self - publishing at the Local Authors Book Sale at the Scottsdale Civic Center Public Library Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Not exact matches

Author Elizabeth Royte writes in her book, «Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought it,» that 92 % of the nation's 53,000 local water systems meet or exceed federal safety standards and are at least as clean and often cleaner than bottled water.

«The National Front gets support from very small businesses — artisans and local retailers,» says Vincent Jarousseau, a professional photographer and the author of a book on the National Front, called L'illusion National.

We grant permission for any original article (not a book excerpt or adaptation) to be photocopied for use in a local congregation or classroom, provided that no more than 1,000 copies are made, the material is distributed free, and the copies include the notice: «Copyright (year), (author).

I found out about this book from an interview in a local weekly, Portland, Oregon paper, where the author resides and I work.

A couple of weeks ago The Book Shop, here in Liskeard, had a Books Are My Bag party with a local author coming in to read to the kids, music, a living statue in the window, jugglers and more.

Langdon Cook, local author and blogger, in his new book Fat of the Land, Adventures of a 21st Century Forager, makes you see this land of plenty we call home in a whole new light.

The publisher is Evanston - based Agate Publishing, publishers of books from local and regional authors.

I had the pleasure of interviewing local chef and author Toni Piccinini about her book, The Goodbye Year: Wisdom and Culinary Therapy to Survive Your Child's Senior Year of High School and Reclaim the You of You).

March 25: Hear local author Jane Sutton read her new book, Paulie's Passover Predicament (Framingham)

This beautifully illustrated book by another local Massachusetts author takes young children on a discovery tour of the layers of snow that play home to ladybugs, salamanders, chipmunks, carp, and more.

In the neighborhood: The Book Stall owners love planning in - store book fairs and fundraising events, as well as sending top authors to local schoBook Stall owners love planning in - store book fairs and fundraising events, as well as sending top authors to local schobook fairs and fundraising events, as well as sending top authors to local schools.

We're thrilled local authors, Carol McDougall and Shanda LaRamee - Jones, have recently created this 4th book in a series of early childhood development reads.

The Holiday Bazaar & Book Fair returns with a lineup of 20 local authors, book signings, crafts, and activities for the whole family (PlainviBook Fair returns with a lineup of 20 local authors, book signings, crafts, and activities for the whole family (Plainvibook signings, crafts, and activities for the whole family (Plainville)

These small stores are little niches of wonder just waiting to be discovered, and by supporting them you will not only help keep a local business afloat, but you will also introduce your children to the warmth and beauty of walls lined with books, shopkeepers who can converse about every title like an old friend, and possibly even some local authors that you never even knew existed!

Local author James P. Burke will discuss his recently published book, «A Lifetime on the Hill,» offering stories from the Tug Hill area.

Typically book stores or libraries have author talks and signings so take a look in your local newspaper.

JAWS: MEMORIES FROM MARTHA»S VINEYARD: Presentations from Matt Taylor, author of the exceptional new book and many Island locals whose expertise and resourcefulness ultimately made the filming possible.

I invite local writers — including newspaper reporters, published authors of books, poets, songwriters, bloggers, and journalers — to spend the day talking with and teaching students about their lives as writers.

The book project was the idea of local author Bob Knotts, the founder of the Dania Beach, Florida, based Humanity Project.

The parent group also sponsors a family reading night, which includes a book swap and a visit from a local author.

Local author Cynthia Morris recently published Kids» Krostics, a book with challenging quotation puzzles that help kids build «grit» as well as vocabulary and basic research skills, all while learning fun animal facts.

Mason has authored more than 100 books and articles, and given over 500 national, international, regional and local presentations.

I do wish libraries would buy more copies of independent work, for example, especially of local authors and that book clubs would take advantage.

Bookstores could be early adopters and natural locations for these machines — but most bookstores would need help to take the risk out of such and investment — and ongoing support in the form of a galvanized local author community to get people into the habit of ordering books through the new in - store technology.

Call up a local radio station and ask if they would like to participate in a giveaway such as «Be the 9th caller...» Partnering with a store to give away books and mentioning the contest is sponsored by the store and the author is GREAT PR and a way to drive sales for very little money.

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As Village Book's Publishing Director, Brendan Clark has noted, «our publishing program brings together flexible project management, high - quality on - demand book production, and the expertise of local professionals, all with the unified goal of helping authors get their books into print.&raBook's Publishing Director, Brendan Clark has noted, «our publishing program brings together flexible project management, high - quality on - demand book production, and the expertise of local professionals, all with the unified goal of helping authors get their books into print.&rabook production, and the expertise of local professionals, all with the unified goal of helping authors get their books into print.»

Everything else that I have read, recently, about local book signings for Indie Authors only mention things like «grueling,» or they go on to question the value of such in today's digital marketplace.

Also, be sure to ask them if there is any way that your book can be visually marked as a local author.

It's a historical novel set in the medieval period (telling the story of the real King Richard III), so I'm booking stalls at every appropriate medieval festival; it's a book aimed primarily at children aged 10 and up, so I'm making overtures to local schools about author visits and to libraries; I'm attending events at my first literature festival next week to meet and network with local authors and hand out some leaflets (maybe even sell a copy or two).

While you might be able to hand - sell copies of your self - published book to readers at local events, your online sales rely on the vitality and allure of your online author platform.

She said they might be willing to shelve my book if I sold at least twenty copies at one of their «local author nights.»

It's a business, and dealing with a lot of local, one - book, self - published authors isn't very good business.

Authors whose ebooks are not featured by Library Journal can still opt to include their book in their regional collection with other local aAuthors whose ebooks are not featured by Library Journal can still opt to include their book in their regional collection with other local authorsauthors.

Book Editors & Book Publishing Are Like Peanut Butter and Jelly Why so many authors think that their friend who teaches literature at the local college, or their sister who loves everything they write and do is the perfect editor for their work is beyond me.

Pitch your author story to the local media — try to land TV segments as an «expert» being interviewed on your book's topic and pitch the lifestyles writers at local publications for features on you as a local author.

These can include, but are not limited to, an author panel featuring traditional, hybrid and self - published authors from the community; presentations from local indie authors about writing, marketing and more; book readings and / or signings from local authors; presentations from local industry leaders; writing workshops and informative presentations and workshops about tools available to the writing community through the library.

Self distribution also allows the author to sell direct from his / her website, put together consignment deals with local bookstores and manage the entire sell - in process for the book.

Brimming with local color, the book also includes an author's note that clarifies the real places featured in the story.

«We encourage all our authors to join and learn what others are doing to promote themselves and their books, exchange ideas and tips, invite other authors to participate in local and online events, or discuss any topic that they deem relevant.

As lovers of books, libraries, and a fair shake for authors, one thing we can all do is support our community libraries and local bookstores.

Not only is she newsletter editor for the ALCS, she's also non-fiction editor for The Bookseller (the trade paper of the British book trade), chair of literary festival events, book award judge, and a respected author — and she still finds time to volunteer in the local community, choreographing a fabulous Book Week for one lucky primary school in the neighbourhbook trade), chair of literary festival events, book award judge, and a respected author — and she still finds time to volunteer in the local community, choreographing a fabulous Book Week for one lucky primary school in the neighbourhbook award judge, and a respected author — and she still finds time to volunteer in the local community, choreographing a fabulous Book Week for one lucky primary school in the neighbourhBook Week for one lucky primary school in the neighbourhood.

Getting your book in a local bookstore isn't as easy or as difficult as many authors think.

The BBC Radio Gloucestershire Book Club will run once a month, usually with Caroline and / or me in the studio, with occasional visits from other local authors.

«Independent bookstores and local libraries are an antidote to McAmerica,» said Fern Reiss, author of The Publishing Game books and creator of the contest.

2) Launching a free local literature festival to bring indie authors, poets and illustrators to my community at the Hawkesbury Upton Lit Fest, with no admission charges so that visitors could save their money to buy the speakers» books instead.

Authors should get the word out to fans to get into local libraries and request books.

I hope that knowing its local origins and inspiration, authors living in and around Tetbury will take a special interest in my book.