Observing life and researching religious organizations for families. I have a general idea of the plot and allow my characters to move in directions I had not anticipated. What made you decide to go Indie, whether self-publishing or with an indie publisher? Six years, however, during that period I was working full-time and promoting my […]
Reviewer IndieView with Assaph Mehr of Felix the Fox Mysteries
Snooki’s memoirs from Jersey Shore that did make the cut? I read voraciously in and out of my main genres, but saying that there are definitely genres I’d find more or less enjoyable. If a book has a great plot, great characters, but the grammar is less than perfect, how do you deal with that? […]
IndieView with Robert Hill, author of Alone Together
It’s 75% done, tentatively titled Rectification, an adult horror novel. I explained that life would go on without their gadgets – they disagreed. One thing I do toward the end of the editing process is to have Word read the text aloud. It helps me re-immerse myself in the story before I jump into that […]
BookView with Sabrina Albis, author of A Dusk Without Dawn
Do you have a target reader for this book? Mostly poetry, articles and stories but a novel is a totally different animal. With my first novel, I was starting from the beginning, honing my craft and learning the basics of novel writing. I write because it’s my passion. The passion and perseverance it requires to […]
IndieView with Jake Craven, author of Marooned
Do you edit as you go or wait until you’ve finished? Jake Craven – 3 November 2018 The Back Flap Isaac is an enigmatic man. He resides with his family in Southeastern North Carolina. I think that he did an amazing job and I hope he continues to work with me in the future. Not […]
Podcast interview with Rebecca Baumann
Podcast interview with Rebecca Baumann We think you’ll enjoy the interview, which takes us from the vaults of Indiana University to HP Lovecraft’s New York and the modern-day book fairs of London. Death of a Sadist by RR Ryan – the tale of a young man who admires art so much he loses his soul […]
Judge’s copy of Lady Chatterley sells for £56,000
During the trial, Laurence Byrne famously asked whether the novel was “a book that you would… wish your wife or your servants to read.” As everyone knows, Penguin, the book’s publisher, was found not guilty. Judge Laurence Byrne brought the copy of DH Lawrence’s novel into the courtroom each day. A copy of Lady Chatterley’s […]
IndieView with Judge Marylin E. Atkins, author of The Triumph of Rosemary
I did not submit my work to agents. Are your characters entirely fictitious or have you borrowed from real world people you know? About the book What is the book about? How long did it take you to write it? I attribute my recall ability which I have had all my life, to my having […]
The Illustrated Dust Jacket 1920-1970
The Illustrated Dust Jacket 1920-1970 It traces the evolution of the book jacket from its functional origins as a plain protective covering. Salisbury celebrates the work of more than 50 artists from Rockwell Kent to Edward Gorey and NC Wyeth, and covers several styles including Art Deco from the 1920s and 1930s. Find copies This […]
IndieView with Patrick W. Picciarelli, author of Blood Shot Eyes
Martin’s Press on March 12, 2019. Do you have a marketing plan for the book or are you just winging it? Having spent 20 years in the NYPD, and more years than I care to admit working as a PI, I’m also a Vietnam combat veteran, and teach in a local university. Was it a […]
Lisa Grimm: an interview with a ghostlore collector
Lisa Grimm: an interview with a ghostlore collector Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) was a scholar at Cambridge University. They were designed to be read aloud to a group for entertainment. Lisa, who lives in Seattle, is a trained librarian but no longer works in libraries. Aside from books, her other passions are craft beer and […]
IndieView with Kristine Raymond, author of Seasons of Love
I love getting inside my characters’ heads and playing out on paper scenes between them. When a friend of mine self-published her book, I decided to give it a try. As with all of my books, my marketing plan consists of sharing my stories with readers by taking advantage of wonderful opportunities such as this […]
IndieView with Alexander Watson, author of River Queens
If so can you please describe it? OMG, we work hard for our money. Thomas Hardy gives me permission to set an important and compelling story in the furthest reaches of civilization—today, Far from the Madding Crowd is where cellular coverage is non-existent. Why isn’t that in here?” Mr. Process encompasses what I do when […]
Anna Burns wins 2018 Man Booker Prize with Milkman
The novel is narrated by an 18-year-old girl – never named and known as Middle Sister – who is being harassed by an older paramilitary figure. Her first novel was called No Bones and that is also an account of growing up in Belfast. She wins £50,000 for Milkman, a novel set in the Troubles […]
IndieView with Jean Constant, author of The Riemann Conundrum
Hofstadter for his persuasive demonstration of the many connections between science and art. Cretan, Minoan art is rich in symbols and abstract geometries. My characters – or objects, in the particular context of this book, are absolutely real. As an educator, I’m publishing in various academic journals and professional reviews. You can also get a […]
Lee Israel: from author to forger
Leonardo DiCaprio played Abagnale in a 2002 movie. Melissa McCarthy plays Lee Israel Have you heard of Lee Israel? SEVEN MORE BOOKS ABOUT FORGERIES The Art Forger by B.A. Journalists Salisbury and Sujo uncover the decade-long scam of con-man John Drewe and painter John Myatt, who copied famous artworks. She was a run-of-the-mill […]
BookView with Phoenix Elvis Nicholson, author of Unleashed Phantoms
I have a strange sense of humor and often phrase things tongue in cheek, sometimes on the nose. A germ of the continuity arrived while asleep. Five months. Always when writing about familiar people there’s a little nagging voice insisting that the words aren’t quite right or the personality doesn’t ring true. Everything flowed so […]
The importance of Paddington Bear
Our latest podcast addresses the importance of Paddington Bear as he approaches his 60th birthday. From marmalade sandwiches to really hard stares, we look at why this children’s book character is so special. The importance of Paddington Bear
IndieView with Maegan Cook, author of Secret Gold
When did you start writing the book? Even with the mass production of a luxury magical device called a Soul Tracker explicitly designed to assist hopeless romantics, the odds are still stifling. About Writing Do you have a writing process? I do usually try to work from a loose outline, but like to give the […]
Netflix’s Ozark and the Thomas Wolfe first edition
Netflix’s Ozark and the Thomas Wolfe first edition Listen to our podcast to learn more. Viewers of the Netflix show Ozark are searching for first editions of Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe, a 1929 novel famous for its eye-catching Art Deco dust jacket.