August 2018
1. Reaching for the Limelight - Part 2
2. Three American Noir Detective Novels and Why Mystery Writers Should Study Them
3. Be Careful or You'll End Up in My Novel... Again
4. Indie Groundbreaking Book: Lifting People Up
5. Indie Groundbreaking Publisher: Charlesbridge
6. From the Tech Desk: New Podcasts and Publishing: Friends, Rivals, or Something Else?
7. Book Review: Fresh News Straight from Heaven, by Gregg Sapp
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Indie Groundbreaking Publisher
Charlesbridge
Charlesbridge titles “offer accurate information, promote a positive worldview, and embrace a child's innate sense of wonder and fun.”
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Three American Noir Detective Novels and Why Mystery Writers Should Study Them
"The interplay that begins in the middle of chapter eleven between Spade and the fat man is a good example. In twelve pages of mostly dialogue, a large amount of important information is shared inside an elegant rhythm and represents the kind of magic can happen when two well-drawn characters throw down their cards."
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Be Careful or You'll End Up in My Novel... Again
"I grew up in Cleveland where my father was a reporter at The Cleveland News. He was a passionate writer, and he taught me to have high standards. He died five years ago and my book is dedicated to him. But I think about how he would've been kvelling over my book winning two IPPYs."
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Reaching for the Limelight - Part 2
"Listeners can’t see you during a radio interview, so if you are describing something, make sure to use vivid language to set the scene. As an author, this will probably come naturally!"
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Charlesbridgeby Anais Mohr / JULY 2108 Charlesbridge titles “offer accurate information, promote a positive worldview, and embrace a child's innate sense of wonder and fun.” |
Tech Desk
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From the Tech Deskby Craig Manning / August 2018 "For independent publishers, there is plenty of opportunity in podcasts. Producing audiobooks is expensive, but podcasts require little more than charismatic hosts, interesting guests, and decent recording equipment." |
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Lifting People Up: The Power of Recognitionby Craig Manning / August 2018 "By trusting employees and empowering them to share their ideas and drive innovation, businesses can begin to phase out the authoritative relationship between boss and employee. When everyone is being allowed to lead, in a way, the dynamic of the entire workplace shifts to a more equal and team-focused place." |
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Fresh News Straight from Heavenby Gregg Sapp "Fog Mother raged with wild laughter as the blaze engulfed her, even louder as her skin began to sizzle, and continued until long after she should have been dead. The smoke of her burning flesh smelt sweet, like wood from a sassafras tree, but as people breathed it in, they were sickened." |
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Reaching for the LimelightBy Jillian Manning / July 2018 Promoting Your Book on Radio and/or TV |
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Three American Noir Detective Novels and Why Mystery Writers Should Study Themby B. R. Laue / August 2018 |
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Be Careful or You'll End Up in My Novel... Againby Nina L. Diamond / August 2018 A Conversation with Lisa Gitlin, the Author Who Made IPPY Awards History |