Saturday, March 11, 2017

Two New Publishers

Two new publishers.  Hi everyone it has been some time since I have posted. I have been wrapped up in the political news and just didn't have any interest at the time to post.

But as promised on my FB page here are two publishers that are accepting manuscripts without an agent. Hopefully one of you will have success with them. Please leave me a comment if you try and them and let me know what your experience was.

Henry Press. A small publishing house that publishes mysteries and women's literature. They publish in e-books and prints. They will respond to your manuscript within 6 weeks.

Forever Yours-  Accepting submissions from authors. without an agent. They will publish new authors without a publishing history. They publish  E-books and POD .
They will respond within 8 weeks.

Have a wonderful day and let me know your experience with either one of these publishers.
Please feel free to comment.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Elect Hillary Clinton on December 19

Elect Hillary Clinton for president on December 19 when the electoral college places their vote.  I  don't make it a practice to discuss  politics but this is so very important.  I strongly feel that those of us that don't want Donald Trump as president - MUST at least do something to let our voices be heard.

PETITION
https://www.change.org/p/electoral-college-electors-electoral-college-make-hillary-clinton-president-on-december-19?recruiter=634036274&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

Hillary has 2 million of the popular vote and it's still rising!  This petition below has 5 million votes on it and counting. Won't you sign it if you feel you're not happy with the election results?
  Let us all try to change the course of this election and remove the bigotry and fear-based views of Trump.
I find it interesting that Trump kept saying at his rallies that the election was rigged.  Did he know something?

Please help and share. If you don't agree with me that's fine...we all have a right to our own opinion and views.

Happy Thanksgiving to all

PETITION
https://www.change.org/p/electoral-college-electors-electoral-college-make-hillary-clinton-president-on-december-19?recruiter=634036274&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

Monday, October 31, 2016

Literary Journals

I'm Back! Feeling somewhat refreshed but I still need more time off!. As I promised from my last post I wanted to share with you two publishers.
 I came across a literary journal that publishes fiction, poetry, and art. It's called Hungry Chimera.

I also want to add another journal that looks interesting. It's called The Rush. From what I understand it is a fairly new literary journal and they pay!. Looks promising you may want to check it out. They accept multiple submissions and their guidelines are reasonable.    
https://therushmag.submittable.com/submit

Have a nice Halloween..... If anyone tries these journals please share your experience.

Keep on writing



Thursday, October 27, 2016

Tired-On a break

Tired and  on a break!.  I have been going crazy these past few days and I have not touched my computer let alone worked on my book.

I am sure many of you have done the same thing. How frustrating it can be when you KNOW you need to write but can't find the time.

I have read where YOU MUST write every day but life has a way of sidetracking you. So I have decided to just cancel this week and start again.

 My next postI will let you know of another publisher looking for manuscripts without an agent.  My book is already published on Smashwords and has been distributed to other retailers. I am optimistic that I may have more success with Smashwords than Amazon. I shall see.

M.A. Courtney  The Invitation

Barnes& Nobles
Kobo
Apple
Inktera
OverDrive       To name a few.  I will see how successful I am with Smashwords.

Have a wonderful day

Friday, October 14, 2016

Publishing-Small Press

Publishing-  Small Press. As I promised in my last post I am sharing with you
a publisher accepting submissions. 2LeafPress is a small press publisher that accepts submissions from authors without an agent.

Their genres  are fiction, creative fiction, and poetry.  They publish in paperback, hardcover, and electonic.,

They publish novellas, short story collections and novels to name a few. They are new to the contemporary scene and may be worth it to check out their website.

As always. if you give them a try please come back and share your experience with us.

Until my next post.....Keep on writing.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

The Invitation on Smashwords

The Invitation is now published on Smashwords
  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/668344

I am excited because I believe publishing it on Smashwords gives me more exposure than Amazon and it allows me to track my free sample downloads which Amazon doesn't offer.

I also like the many features it offers authors and guides toward marketing.  So please check out my new book and I would love to hear from you.  I will gladly reciprocate the favor.

In my upcoming Blog post, I will provide a link to another publisher looking for book submissions.


Have a great day

Keep writing

Monday, October 3, 2016

Authors- Publishers looking for Manuscripts

Attention all authors! Publishers looking for manuscripts.
We authors are always looking for a publisher that will accept manuscripts without an agent.

Well I wanted to share two with you:

Angry Robot- A sci-fi and fantasy publisher. They are part of Walkins Media LTD and they offer advances so check them out on their website.

Cedar Fort- Is open to all genres and also will consider publishing reprints.  They also offer advances.

As I receive more info on publishers I will share them.  I am excited to publish my third book
The Invitation  on Smashwords.  I have a good feeling about them and I am optimistic that I will do better with them than Amazon.  I don't care for the return policy that Amazon has.

Until next time...Keep on writing and share if you have tried one of these publishers and the experience you had.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

New Release- The Invitation

NEW RELEASE  The Invitation.


I am trying Smashwords self-publishing for the first time.  The site is fairly easy to maneuver and I like the features.

This book is a romantic fantasy with challenges, obstacles and time travel.

It is a novella and I am excited about it.

I am now beginning to start on my fourth book something different from the other three.  This book has witchcraft and some very interesting characters in it.

I will keep you updated .

Keep on writing and as always send me an e-mail or comment I would love to hear from you.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Help Wanted

Help Wanted-  I posted my first chapter of  Another Lifetime on my tumbler page.  Please visit it and let me know what you think of the first chapter.

macourtney-writer is my username.

You can leave a comment on my Blog or on Tumbler.

Thank You
M

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Free Kindle- Another Lifetime

Free Kindle- Another Lifetime!    Available 9/14-9/16.

Please leave a review after you have read the book...I would appreciate your opinion.  If you had read my previous Blog post. It gives you a little preview about the journey Nora Campbell treks along with her challenges and obstacles.

Would YOU make the same choices?

Enjoy..and please leave a comment or review.

Thank You
M



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I24RVCA

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Nora Campbell
 Hi,
My name is Nora Campbell from the book-   Another Lifetime.
I wanted to introduce myself to you and give you a little background about myself.  I am an independent woman who has struggled with a wandering husband.  Listening to his convincing charms just lead down the wrong path.

I always yearned for love and a family like everyone else but it was always elusive.  I love nature and enjoy dealing with herbs and their marvelous healing abilities.

I enjoy hiking and that is where my adventure begins.  Who would suspect that I would be drawn into discoveries that no one could possibly imagine!.


Until next time-

Stay tuned.........

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Read Free On Kindle

Hi All,

If you have kindle Unlimited you can read free!...why not go over to Amazon and download my book?.  As a subscriber, you can read it.

Please also leave a review or comment. Amazon, as well as myself, love reviews.  I certainly would appreciate it.

https://www.amazon.com/Another-Lifetime-Finding-another-world-ebook/dp/B01I24RVCA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471703551&sr=8-1&keywords=another+lifetime++M.A.+Courtney

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Reviews, Comments, Opinions

Reviews, Comments, Opinions.  A simple request yet many people don"t know how to write one!

It has come to my attention that  the reason many readers won't leave a comment or review is they don't know how!

I am here to tell you that is is quite easy.  Just write honestly what you think!  Of course don't be vulgar or rude..... just say what you thought of the book.

It needn't be long just a few words can mean a lot.   Most writers myself included prefer an honest review or comment  it actually helps us with our writing.  So you are really doing us a favor.

So be kind...and leave a comment. review or an opinion.

Thank you

Monday, August 15, 2016

Indie Publisher

Hi All,

Here is the new indie publisher I had mentioned
in one of my previous posts.  Lakewater Press.    I came across it and wanted to share it with all my fellow writers,

They started in 2015 and little is know about them except that they accept all genres of fiction and non-fiction.  They have a small editorial staff and you can check their personal preferences. They do ebooks and print.

I personally have not tried them but if any of you have or will please share your experiences.  As always please leave a comment if you are inclined to.

I am finishing my third book and continue to market Another Lifetime on Kindle

Until next time...Keep writing!

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

New Publisher

Hi to all writers,

Well, here is my update on the new publisher Pronoun.  I made a mistake and hadn't removed my book from Amazon first before submitting to them.  And of course, they did disclose that the book cannot be on another publisher's site.  So they refused to publish it.

Now to be fair they did give me the opportunity to remove it from Amazon and then re-submit the book to them.  Upon seeing that it was removed Pronoun said they would publish it.  They wanted the distribution rights which is understandable.

Instead of removing it I changed the book cover and decided it will remain on Kindle.  I have had some sales and I didn't want to upset the apple cart so to speak.  However, I plan to publish my other book on their site  that has not been published.

That will teach me to re-read the guidelines.

So here is the link with the new cover.   Another Lifetime

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I24RVCA#nav-subnav

My next post I will post a new publisher to add to your list.  This publisher is new and began in 2015.
So stay tuned.

As always if you feel inclined to leave a comment I would love to hear from you.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Kindle book- Another Lifetime

Hi all,
 My kindle ebook   Another Lifetime  will be available shortly.  This is published on the new site
and they will be sending me the link shortly.

I will keep you all updated on how well I do with this indie-publisher.   As I have mentioned in my previous post-  I like the fact that it has tracking which Amazon doesn't.   The other features they offer helps authors with their publishing.

Have a wonderful day, don't let the stress over world events get to you....a new world is ahead of us.

Keep writing
Mac

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Self-Indie Publisher

New Cover
I have come across another self-indie publisher that I want to share with you all.    I don't know if any of you authors have tried them but I just  have.    It is not easy going  independently and finding a publisher that offers you more than- adding your book  to their millions of other books.

As much as I like Amazon and sold my books through them, I felt they didn't offer me any additional help.   So that's why I began to look elsewhere.

www.pronoun.com

I like the features they offer to a writer.  Various retailers, your own URL, and book page etc.

I just published the book so I haven't set up my page yet.
I will keep you informed on my progress.   If nothing else it will provide you another publisher to consider.

Here is the new cover of my book    Another Lifetime.

  They distribute to several retailers  which I liked- more exposure.  

I will keep you updated on my success with them.  One feature I also  liked was tracking!.    Amazon does not offer that.    And we all know how important tracking is.

I will be releasing the link to my new book soon...so those of you can purchase it on this site as well.

As always please leave me a comment or e-mail me your questions.

Have a wonderful day
MAC


Sunday, July 24, 2016

Publisher for ebooks

Hi All,

I wanted to give to all my writers out there a publisher that is now accepting submissions.

Desert Breeze Publishing- A romance, women's  fiction, short story publisher.  

As an indie author, I understand how difficult it is to find a publisher especially who will publish short stories.

Check out Desert Breeze and let me know how you do if you decided to submit your work.  I am still promoting my novella  Another Lifetime. 
 It can be time-consuming and I am trying not to spend money on advertising. 

Want a romantic fantasy story to read?    Buy Another Lifetime   and go along the journey with Nora.      Available on Kindle and on my blog.


Monday, July 18, 2016

Take a peek into Another Lifetime

Here is a small excerpt from my new book on Amazon  Blog.  Another Lifetime.
A romantic fantasy.   Take the journey with Nora and see if you would make the same decisions.

You can easily purchase it via Amazon Kindle or on my Blog and read it on your computer.

The excerpt:

      Always cautious with her discoveries  Nora has a strong urge to make a pot of tea from the plant.    Standing and holding it she nibbles on her lower lip, debating if she should wait until she can get more information, or take the chance and drink it.  She takes the chance and makes a decoction of tea from this intriguing herb.           With the decision made, she gets a pot boils the water, removes the seeds and leaves then places them in the water.   When the water has boiled she pours the hot water over the contents of the herb and lets it sit too steep.
 She can  smell the sweet aroma, it  fills the kitchen with its pleasant sweet scent.         Nora takes a few notes  optimistic, the taste is favorable and she can describe the tea to her potential buyers which always help to sell a product.   Nora waits 10 minutes then strains and pours the plants liquid  into a cup.   The enticing scent is so intoxicating Nora can hardly wait to take a sip, like a youngster in a candy store.
    Nora carries her cup to the kitchen table and places the cup down.   She takes her pad and pen  places it next to her and lifts the cup.  She blows on the liquid so she can sip it without burning her mouth.   Taking a sip, then another  she places the cup on the table.
    Observing the flavor, she finds it delightful and no need to add anything to the brew.   Nora lifts the cup and continues to drink it until  finished.   While seated making notes,  she gets an odd sensation.  
 A dizziness as if she were spinning around.   Her vision blurred she rubs her eyes as if to clear them.  She feels a pulling sensation ...... then it happened……..

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Journey to another world

How cool would it be to journey to another world?   Imagine a place that's peaceful and free of the hassles in today's world.

Well, Nora the heroine in  Another Lifetime  experiences just that!.   Imagine escaping into another life and finding love.

But of course there are obstacles and some evil spirits that cause havoc with Nora.  She faces many challenges and hard decissions along the way.

In  Another Lifetime  available on my Blog and Kindle will take you on her journey into another world.  So different from ours today.

Please be kind and leave a review.

Any questions please comment or send me an email.....macourt60@gmail.com