Dublin Conference Program by BooksGoSocial

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About ………………………………………………………………………….……………………………….1 Why Join Us………………………………………………………………….…………………….………….3 What authors have said about the Dublin Writer’s Conference……….………………….…..4 Schedule……………………………………………………………………………..………………….…….5 Speakers………………………………………………………………………..……….…………………….9

• Coming Home to Ireland By Heather Graham…..……………………….....................….…..14 • What is “Coverage” and How Does It Affect Whether My Book Sells to Hollywood? By Kenneth Atchity…………………………..……………..…………………………………………….……17 • Planting Seeds By Marianne Sciucco……………………….………………………………....…..…20 • Creating Believable Non-Humans By Bonnie Milani……………………………………….....…21 • Books: Fantasy ……….………………………………………………………….……………………..….22 • Books: Historical …………………………………………………….………………………….….….….24 • Books: Memoirs……………..……………………………………..……………………………….……..32 • Books: Mystery………………………………………………….……………………………….………...38 • Books: Other……………………………………………………..………………………….…………..….43 • Books: Paranormal & Romance…………………………..…………………………...….…….…….53 • Books: Science ………….……………………………………..…………………………………….…….60 • Books: Self-Help……………..……………..……………….…………………….………………………66 • Books: Spiritual……………..………………………………………………………………………………69 • Books: Women’s & Thriller……………..………………………………….….………………..………75

About The Dublin Writers’ Conference If you are new to writing, an old hand, or someone interested in how writers can improve their craft, self-publish successfully, or undertake the marketing necessary for any author to achieve success, this conference is for you.

Designed by Experts Our instructors are renowned, highly-experienced, published authors, and world class experts in writing craft and online marketing, specifically for authors. This weekend conference provides practical support, valuable training and an opportunity to meet and get to know fellow writers in one of the world’s great literary cities.

Focused on Helping Authors Our expanded conference takes place at the Academy Plaza Hotel, in the heart of Dublin’s city center. Our goal is to help you succeed. Our digital marketing sessions for writers will show you how you can find readers in a rapidly changing world. Our writing craft sessions will help you broaden your writing skills. Our pitch session could help you to sell your story to Hollywood. Come for just the Saturday sessions or join us on each of the three days. Anyone who books is welcome to our opening session on Friday evening, where we will introduce the instructors and welcome you. This event is provided by the training division of Advanced Social Media Services LTD, 5 Dame Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland. All sessions are delivered by qualified and experienced instructors. For our conference awards, the decision of our judges is final. We look forward to meeting you. For all our services, including our conference, in the event of any dispute, our liability is limited to a full return of fees paid only.

About The third annual Dublin Writers Conference will take place between 23rd & 25th June, 2017. In 2016 writers from four continents – Europe, Australia, Asia & North America took part in the seminars on writing craft and digital marketing held by international speakers, and enjoyed a keynote speech by Dr Ken Atchity, the acclaimed Los Angeles based movie producer (30 films), Los Angeles Times book reviewer & Vice-president (past) of PEN. Over eighty writers went to the Gresham Hotel in the heart of Dublin to participate in interactive workshops held by authors including Louise Phillips, Ben Galley, Michael Russell, Sheila Bugler, Conor Kostick and Laurence O’Bryan. The 2017 conference will be at the Academy Plaza Hotel, near to the Gresham, and will run from Friday lunchtime on the 23rd June to Sunday lunchtime on the 25th. “The Dublin Writers conference provides networking opportunities and practical sessions on the skills all writers need in the world we are now facing, where our income, as writers, is dropping from traditional publishing, yet opportunities are opening up for independent self-publishing,” declared Laurence O’Bryan, the organizer of the conference.

Why join us?  Attend world class training sessions on writing craft and digital marketing for authors;  All sessions are delivered by qualified and experienced staff;  The latest techniques for finding readers online will be explained, in detail;  This unique conference will help you to reach your goals;  Don't miss your chance to attend at a discounted rate;  Traditionally published authors with industry experience will give you the inside story on this rapidly changing industry;  We are a proud partner member of the Alliance of Independent Authors Association and adhere to their code of conduct in all our training services;  For a list of things to do in Dublin for writers click here.

What authors have said about the Dublin Writer’s Conference “The Dublin Writers conference was packed with great information I can use daily as a writer, editor and publicist. I traveled from the U.S. to attend, and it was well worth the expense.” Elizabeth Thom, American Book publicist. “This conference in Dublin is unique in that the focus is on writers and the craft of writing, rather than on readers. It’s a conference by writers, for writers.” Helen Nazarro, U.S. based editor and publisher. “The BooksGoSocial conference is a very comprehensive weekend event, reasonably priced for writers to attend presentations and network with like-minded people.” Nora Skehan, Irish sci-fi & fantasy author. “A fantastic opportunity to get together with authors from all over the globe at different levels of success. An inspiring event that every writer should attend at least once to experience it.” Art Johnson, American musician and writer. “The conference exceeded all expectations-Free from hype and full of practical information. I also enjoyed exchanging views with fellow authors from around the world.” Catherine DeVrye, best-selling author, Sydney, Australia. “The last Dublin Writers’ Conference was really special. The speakers were amazing. My only regret was that I couldn’t attend all the sessions. Can’t wait for next year!” JJ Toner, full time independent author, Dublin, Ireland. “The Writers Conference in Dublin demonstrated professionalism, great choice of sessions, stylish venue and unbeatable Irish hospitality! I highly recommend it.” Barbara M Webb, independent author of 2 travel books, Quito, Ecuador.

Schedule Panel

Friday, 23rd June The Academy Plaza Hotel, Findlater Place, Dublin 1

2:00 – 3:45 pm: Panel 1: Storytelling – The Critical Elements 2:00 Ken Atchity, American movie producer, author, columnist, book reviewer, and professor of comparative literature. 2:30 Heather Graham, Multi New York Times bestselling author. Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award winner and the Thriller Writers’ Silver Bullet. 3:00 Wendy Jones, Author, leading Scottish crime writer, and author of Power Packed Book Marketing. 3:30 Alison Morton, writes the acclaimed Roma Nova thriller series. She blends a deep love of Roman history with six years’ military service and holds an MA History, and blogs about Romans and writing and administers the Historical Novel Society Facebook group. More here. Session subject: Each of the speakers will outline over 20 minutes, the most important elements of storytelling, in their view. All books start with a story, even non-fiction ones. There will be an opportunity after each talk to ask each speaker questions, and at the end of the session to ask all other questions. 4:00 – 5:45 pm: Panel 2 : Publishing – An Evolving Business

Panel

4:15 Orna Ross, is an Irish author and the founder of the Alliance for Independent Authors, named one of the top 100 most influential people in publishing by The Bookseller. 4:45 Valerie Bistany, Director, the Irish Writers Center, Ireland’s leading writing center, consultant in strategic & vision planning. 5:15 Susanne O’Leary, Author of more than twenty novels, mostly in the romantic fiction genre & self-publishing expert. Session subject: Each of the speakers will outline over 20 minutes, the key aspects of how the publishing business in evolving, due to the technological and cultural changes that are occurring. There will be an opportunity after each talk to ask each speaker questions, and at the end of the session to ask all other questions.

Evening

5:45 – 7:00 pm: Friday Evening Session - All Attendee Registration. Friday evening session is open to all, including attendees who have only purchased the Saturday one day package. 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Friday Evening Session - All Attendee Registration. Welcome Speeches & speaker introductions, followed by a pay for yourself dinner at The Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin 1. followed by: Evening Networking & Readings. A reading opportunity for attendees to read from their work. Attendees will be asked their genres, to facilitate networking.

Schedule

Saturday, 24th June

The Academy Plaza Hotel, Findlater Place, Dublin 1

10:00am – 12:30pm: Panel : Self-Publishing vs Trad Publishing

Panel

10:00 Tara Sparling, Leading European self-publishing expert, award winning author and social media consultant. 10:30 Laurence O’Bryan, Founder of BooksGoSocial.com, published mystery author, also self published, who provides self publishing support services for authors. 11:00 Jane Thornley, Canadian designer, former librarian, and best-selling, self-published author. 11:30 Patricia Gibney, the Irish crime novelist who sold over 100,000 ebooks for her debut novel in one month in 2017, topping charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. 12:00 Paul Fieldstein, literary agent with many years of experience in the U.S. publishing world, now operating a Northern Ireland based literary agency. self-published, who provides self-publishing support services for authors. Session subject: Each of the speakers will outline over 30 minutes, their take on the what’s required for success in either the self-publishing or traditional publishing worlds. Opportunities exist for writers in both of these worlds. But which serves writers better? There will be an opportunity for the audience to express their views on the evolving world of publishing and to ask questions. Bonus Break Out Session: One to one 30 minute Story Chat with Bonnie Milani. Bonnie ghost-writes screenplays for Hollywood insiders, edits both fiction and non-fiction and has taught every aspect of writing as well as running a professional writer’s group. She holds an MA in Journalism from Stanford. Please email admin@booksgosocial.com to book a Story Chat, First come first served.

Lunch

Panel

12:30 pm: Lunch Break & Drop-In Voluntary Charity Yoga Meditation. Only Session 13:0014:00 for Yoga Gives Back. 14:00 – 17:00 pm: Panel 4: Writing Craft – The Creative Elements. There will be a short break at 15:30. 14:00 Conor Kostick, Award winning children’s author, Irish Writers Center lecturer on Finishing Your Novel & prize winning historian. 14:30 Louise Phillips, Bestselling & Award Winning Irish Crime Writer & Writing Craft Instructor at the Irish Writers Center. 15:00 Orna Ross, is an Irish author and the founder of the Alliance for Independent Authors. One of her books is a tribute to W.B. Yeats. 15:45 Katherine Cottle, Poet, Assistant Professor of Writing, educator at Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. 16:15 Richard Bradburn is a professional editor, running his own literary consultancy. A member of both the SfEP and ALLi, Richard has a global client list spanning four continents.

Schedule

Saturday, 24th June The Academy Plaza Hotel, Findlater Place, Dublin 1

Session subject: Each of the speakers will outline over 30 minutes, the key aspects of how the publishing business in evolving, due to the technological and cultural changes that are occurring. There will be an opportunity after each talk to ask each speaker questions, and at the end of the session to ask all other questions. Bonus Break Out Session: One to one 30 minute Plot Chat with Michael Russell. Michael is the author of the acclaimed City of Lies series, published by Constable and Harper Collins. He was for many years a television writer and producer, for such programs as The Bill, Midsomer Murders, and A Touch of Frost. Please email admin@booksgosocial.com to book a Plot Chat, First come first served. Evening

Awards

17:00 – 18:00 pm: Sell your story to Hollywood. With Ken Atchity, Los Angeles based movie producer with 30 major movie and TV productions created, member of the Academy of Motion Pictures (the Oscars), author of Sell Your Story to Hollywood, The Writers Pocket Guide to The Business of Show Business, and Writing Treatments that Sell, book publisher, previously professor of comparative literature, vice President of PEN, LA Times book reviewer. Ken will listen and critique a 1 to 2-minute public verbal pitch by you about any story, for print, TV, film. His feedback could change your life. Only ten places are available. Apply early – email: admin@booksgosocial.com after booking your conference place. 19:30 – 22:30 pm: Conference Dinner & Awards. After dinner speakers: Dr. Ken Atchity, Producer of 30 major films, Ken has sold hundreds of books to legacy publishers and has directly published over 50 books through his own publishing house. Heather Graham, Multi New York Times best-selling author. Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award winner and the Thriller Writers’ Silver Bullet.

Schedule Panel

Sunday, 25th June The Academy Plaza Hotel, Findlater Place, Dublin 1

10:00 – 12:30 pm: Panel 5: Book Marketing – Finding Readers 10:00 Wendy Jones, Author, leading Scottish crime writer, and author of Power Packed Book Marketing. 10:30 Laurence O’Bryan, Founder of BooksGoSocial.com, published mystery author, also self-published, who provides self-publishing support services for authors. 11:15 Lorna Sixsmith, Award winning author and self-publishing expert. Lorna ran a crowdfunding campaign to part-fund the self-publishing of her first book in 2013, 11:45 Allie Marie, retired U.S. law enforcement officer and author of the True Colors paranormal series. Lorna is an expert on creating real-life public book signings and events. Session subject: Each of the speakers will outline over 20 minutes, the most important elements of storytelling, in their view. All books start with a story, even non-fiction ones. There will be an opportunity after each talk to ask each speaker questions, and at the end of the session to ask all other questions. 12:30 – 13:30 pm: An opportunity will be provided for authors to view books on sale from other attendees and staff before the conference closes. 13:00 pm: Thank you & Brief Final Address. Friday evening session is open to all, including attendees who have only purchased the Saturday one day package. 13:30 pm: Closing.

If you are a member of BooksGoSocial.com and you would like to book a one to one support session with our Member Manager, Tanja Slijepčević, please email us to book a 30 minute one to one session: admin@booksgospocial.com - places are limited so book now.

Speakers Ken

Heather

Atchity

Graham

Ken Atchity is a Los Angeles based movie producer and author, who has worked in the world of letters as a literary manager, editor, speaker, writing and career coach, columnist, book reviewer, brand consultant, and professor of comparative literature. He has produced over 30 major films, has sold hundreds of books to legacy publishers, and direct published over 50 books through his own publishing house. Previously a book reviewer for the Los Angeles Times, Ken was also Vice President of P.E.N. Los Angeles. He and his companies, The Story Merchant, Atchity Entertainment International, Inc., The Writers Lifeline, Inc., and The Louisiana Wave Studio, LLC, produce films and develop books for publication; and books, screenplays, and films for television and cinema, and consult with writers about their career strategies and tactics.

Find Ken at: StoryMerchant.com and @kennja Ken Atchity American movie producer, author, columnist, book reviewer, and professor of comparative literature.

Heather Graham is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She has written over one hundred novels and novellas including romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell’s Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette’s Shadows, and for mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books. Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA. She’s a winner of the RWA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Thriller Writers’ Silver Bullet. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight. For more information, check out her websites: TheOriginalHeatherGraham.com and @heathergraham. Heather Graham Multi New York Times best-selling author. Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award winner and the Thriller Writers’ Silver Bullet.

Speakers Orna

Louise

Ross

Phillips

Orna Ross is an Irish author, former literary agent, blogger and an advocate for creativism. She is the founder of the Alliance for Independent Authors, a professional association for authors who self-publish their work, and has been named one of the top 100 most influential people in publishing by The Bookseller, the UK publishing trade magazine Ross published her first two books with Penguin Books. In 2012 she self-published the first two books in a forthcoming trilogy. She has since gone on to self-publish her next two works of fiction, and The Secret Rose, a tribute to W.B. Yeats. In 2012, she launched the Alliance for Independent Authors (ALLi,) the global support service for independent authors. She has advised the BBC on publishing costs for an independent author. In 2014, she was referred to by The Guardian as an “indie star” of the writing world. Find Orna at: ornaross.com and @OrnaRoss Orna Ross Orna Ross is an Irish author and the founder of the Alliance for Independent Authors, named one of the top 100 most influential people in publishing by The Bookseller.

Louise Phillips is an author of four bestselling psychological crime thrillers, each shortlisted for Best Irish Crime Novel of the Year in the Irish Book Awards. Her second novel, THE DOLL’S HOUSE, won the award. Her work has formed part of many literary anthologies, and she has won both the Jonathan Swift Award and the Irish Writers’ Centre Lonely Voice platform. She teaches crime fiction at the Irish Writers’ Centre in Dublin, and this year, she was long listed for a CWA Dagger in the Library Award. She has also been a judge on the Irish panel for the EU Literary Award. Her first two novels, RED RIBBONS and THE DOLL’S HOUSE are being published in the U.S.. Her latest novel is THE GAME CHANGER. Find Louise at: Louise-Phillips.com and @LouiseMPhillips. Louise Phillips Bestselling & Award Winning Irish Crime Writer & Writing Craft Instructor.

Speakers Conor

Laurence

Kostick

O’Bryan

Conor Kostick is the author of a series of successful fiction and non-fiction titles. He is one of the most popular writing craft lecturers at the Irish Writers Center for many years.

Laurence O’Bryan teaches digital marketing at diploma level, has been training authors in digital marketing for 4 years and is also a published author.

He also teaches medieval history, and the history of the Crusades, at Trinity College, Dublin. Conor was president of the Irish jury for the EU Prize for Literature, 2015. Conor’s books include Epic, Saga, Move, as well as The Book of Curses for younger readers. He lives in Dublin.

Laurence’s has been published by Harper Collins in the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and by ten other publishers. The Istanbul Puzzle, was shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the Year, 2012, and won the Southern California Writers Conference Grand Prize. Laurence is also the author of Social Media is Dynamite for Writers, a 130 pg. guide about how to use social media.

As an historian, Conor Kostick’s awards include a gold medal from Trinity College, Dublin, first prize in the Dublinia Medieval Essay Competition; fellowships from the Irish Research Council and the University of Nottingham, and in 2015, the British Academy‘s Rising Star Engagement Award. Conor was twice chairperson of the Irish Writers’ Union. See Conor’s Wikipedia page here and his publisher’s profile. Conor Kostick Award winning children's author & prize winning historian.

Laurence started BooksGoSocial.com to help other authors get discovered. The service has helped promote over 3,000 international authors. His background includes twenty five years in marketing and training. Laurence is a board member of the Irish Writers Center, a FETAC qualified trainer, and on the committee of the Irish Writers Union. Laurence O'Bryan Founder of BooksGoSocial.com, published in 11 languages, Harper Collins & other. also, selfpublished.

Speakers Wendy H. Jones

Wendy H. Jones lives in Scotland. Her highly successful police procedural series featuring Detective Inspector Shona McKenzie, is set in the beautiful city of Dundee. Wendy has led a varied life, which took her all over the world including Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. Wendy also worked for many years in Academia. This led to publication in academic textbooks and journals. Her first Young Adult Mystery series was published in September 2016. She is an accomplished Public speaker on both crime writing and marketing and promotion. She has published one non-fiction book – Power Packed Book Marketing.

Tara Sparling

Tara Sparling is an award-winning blogger and writer of fiction and screenplays. Her blog takes a satirical look at best-selling book statistics, publishing, and general fiction trends. She was a finalist in the Irish Blog Awards in 2014-2016 and won the “Best Newcomer” award in 2014. Tara is a prolific reader of both independentlypublished novels and news articles about writing and publishing. She combines this with over 15 years’ experience as a financial analyst for a statistical look at book sales and publishing trends, in order to find entertaining data patterns, which can help authors to identify and understand demand. Tara rarely hides and can be found at www.tarasparlingwrites or @TaraSparling

Visit her website here. Tara Sparling Wendy Jones Author, leading Scottish crime writer, and author of Power Packed Book Marketing.

Leading European self-publishing expert and social media consultant.

Speakers Katherine Cottle

Katherine Cottle’s recent essays and poetry appear in Critical Insights: Zora Neale Hurston, Muses India: Essays on English-Language Writers from Mahomet to Rushdie, The Poetry Gymnasium: 94 Proven Exercises to Shape Your Best Verse, Poetry East, and The Phi Kappa Phi Forum. Katherine received her M.F.A. in creative writing from the University of Maryland, and her Ph.D. in English/Professional Writing and American Literature from Morgan State University. She is an assistant professor of writing at Goucher College, Maryland, and teaches Writing Studies, and Writing Studies: Studio for Writers among other courses.

Susanne O’Leary

Susanne O’Leary is the author of more than twenty novels, mostly in the romantic fiction genre. She has also co-written four detective stories and two historical novels. Her first novel was published by Blackstaff Press in 2000. She had three further novels traditionally published and started self-publishing in 2010. After travelling the world as the wife of a diplomat, she is now living permanently in Ireland, dividing her time between Tipperary and Kerry. Her Irish novels have to date been her most popular, with Hot Property staying in the top 100 on Amazon.co.uk for several weeks in late 2013. Her latest novel in The Tipperary series, THE BLUESTOCKING, will be published in May.

Her focus is exploring non-fiction.

Website: www.susanne-oleary.co.uk

Katherine’s web site is here.

Susanne O'Leary Author & self publishing expert.

Katherine Cottle Poet, Assistant Professor of Writing, educator at Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth.

Speakers Jane Thornley

Jane Thornley Canadian designer, former librarian, director of research and technology, and travel host, has had a multitude of dynamic careers but considers being an independent author as living her best life. She began writing as a child and has never stopped, writing seven full novels before the age of 25. Only when she retired from the last of her previous lives did she dive deep into the world of independent publishing. Author of the popular Crime by Design thriller suspense series and a historical supernatural suspense, Frozen Angel, she is currently working on several novels due in 2017 and beyond. Her readers repeatedly cite her power over description and pacing, skills she’s honed from a life well-read. Visit Jane’s web site here. Jane Thornley Best-selling self-published author.

Lorna Sixsmith

Lorna Sixsmith is a farmer and writer but includes secondary school teaching, interior design consultancy and social media training amongst her previous careers. She ran a crowdfunding campaign to part-fund the selfpublishing of her first book in 2013, raising over €6,000 in the process. She has been interviewed on numerous radio and TV programmes including Ireland AM, TG4’s Roisin, Ryan Tubridy and Sean O’Rourke. Her second book How To Be A Perfect Farm Wife won Best Nonfiction in the Carousel Aware Book Awards and her third book An Ideal Farm Husband was launched by the Irish Independent at the National Ploughing Championships For more information, please visit Lorna’s web site here. Lorna Sixsmith Author, self-publishing expert

Speakers Alison Morton

Michael Russell

Michael Russell, Sunday Times bestselling author with an extensive background in television drama in Britain and Ireland, including The Bill, Heartbeat, Midsomer Murders and A Touch of Frost. Michael is the author of the successful Stefan Gillespie historical detective novels, including the brand new City of Lies, published by Constable, 4th May, 2017.

Alison Morton, writes the acclaimed Roma Nova thriller series. She blends a deep love of Roman history with six years military service and holds an MA History.

You can find more about Michael here.

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Michael Russell

Alison Morton

Author & screen writer.

Award winning self published author.

Alison blogs about Romans and writing and administers the Historical Novel Society Facebook Group. All five books in her series have won awards.

Speakers Bonnie Milani

Bonnie Milani, writes screenplays for Hollywood insiders, edits both fiction and non-fiction and has taught every aspect of writing. She also runs a professional writers’ group and holds an MA in Journalism from Stanford. Bonnie trained in story structure under Sid Field, before going on to teach at Learning Tree University. Bonnie has also published articles in magazines such as Mankind and Science Digest. For more information, please visit Bonnie’s web site here. Bonnie Milani Author, screen writer,

Paul Feldstein

Paul Feldstein has over 35 years of experience in the publishing industry. Prior to founding the Feldstein Agency with his wife Susan in 2007, he was Managing Director of Trafalgar Square, the leading U.S. distributor of U.K. publishers In addition to running the distribution company, he started and ran Trafalgar’s own very successful illustrated publishing imprint. Paul began his publishing career in New York as a bookseller, moving on to Director of Operations & Finance at the art book publisher Abbeville Press. In 1986, he relocated to Vermont to join Trafalgar Square. He has a degree in English and American literature from SUNY Purchase. He moved to Northern Ireland with his wife Susan in 2007. Paul has extensive contacts and experience on both sides of the Atlantic, and a reputation for responsiveness, efficiency, professionalism and results.

Find out more about Paul here: www.thefeldsteinagency.co.uk Paul Feldstein, agent and publishing industry veteran.

Speakers Patricia Gibney

Patricia Gibney is the author of the 2017 Amazon Bestselling debut, The Missing Ones. Patricia secured a four-book deal with London digital publisher, Bookouture. The Missing Ones reached Number 2 in UK and 6 in US, and is a bestseller in Australia and Canada. It reached number one in all its categories on Amazon and achieved a high of 24 on USA Today bestseller’s list. In eight weeks of listings, it hasn’t been out of the top 40. The Missing Ones has sold over 250,000 copies in less than three months after its publication on 16th March 2017. Her second novel, The Stolen Girls, is on pre-order and already riding high up the charts with a publication date of July 6th. Patricia is short story award winner and an avid reader of crime fiction. She is a professional member of the Irish Writers Centre and the CWA. You can find more about Patricia here.

Allie Marie

Allie Marie is a retired law enforcement officer. Allie expected to spend her free days writing police mysteries and researching ancestry. When she discovered ancestors from the American Revolution, the inspiration for her True Colors Series took over. Her first book was a finalist in the 2015 New England’s Reader’s Choice Awards in paranormal. Her first book was a finalist in the 2015 New England’s Reader’s Choice Awards in paranormal. The next two books in the series soon followed, in May 2016 and February 2017 respectively. The next book is due in late 2017. Besides family and promoting local authors, she enjoys traveling and camping with her husband. Find out more about Allie here.

Allie Marie, Author, retired law enforcement officer

Patricia Gibney, Author.

Coming Home to Ireland By Heather Graham

Dublin! Now, if you’re Irish, of course . . . that’s just Dublin. But, as an American—and an Irish American!—it’s a dream city. My mother was born in Dublin and began her formative years there, somewhere near the Temple Bar area. As a child, I spent a great deal of time with her family—Granny, Aunt Amy, Katie . . . and so on. They were the best storytellers ever. And I do feel that I owe anything that’s gone well in my writing is mainly due to them. Now, I do face the truth. A great deal of the storytelling was done just to keep my sister and me and our cousins in line. On the days when Granny was in charge, she liked to warn us that if we weren’t going to be behaving, the banshees would be getting us in the outhouse. She emoted! She was wonderfully dramatic. And we fell for it—we were teenagers by the time my sister and I were talking about the fact that we fell for it all—and we didn’t even have an outhouse. Of course, it wasn’t all fun and games. “Granny” was my great-grandmother. My mom’s mom died soon after they came to the states. My mom grew up with Granny—her sisters with my grandfather. My grandmother was beautiful. She died in her mid-thirties. I wish I might have known here.

Heathers Mother and Grandmother in Dublin

In my mind, my mom went on to marry the greatest guy in the world—my father. He was a Scot. Different set of circumstances. My dad came to the states because his father was offered a great job in Northern Wisconsin. But, as it was . . . Mom came from Dublin, Dad came from Stirling, and somehow, World War II ended, years went by—and they met and married in Chicago, Illinois. And they moved to Florida—my home, where I grew up. And from where, finally, I went home with my mom to Ireland. Well, of course, I fell in love. I can’t tell you how happy I am to be coming back again. My mom was truly one of the most brilliant women I ever knew, and I still owe her so much. Well before the Internet, my mom was on it. When I—or one of my children—asked her a question about something, she would often say, “I don’t know. But we’ll find out. We’ll look it up.” And she headed to the encyclopedias. She knew every classic composer; she loved language, and could use English switching from “Irish” English to “American” English without

She knew every classic composer; she loved language, and could use English switching from “Irish” English to “American” English without losing a beat. She gave me books, being a huge reader and a copy editor at an advertising agency. (She got me a few commercials, too, but that’s another story!) She was my first proof-reader. (A little awkward! I was writing horror—and romance!) I miss her terribly. I am thrilled to be returning to Dublin. It’s all new to me—and it’s all part of my own past. Well, of course, I adored my dad, too. I told my mom one day that I was going to marry a Scot, just like she had done! She smiled and shrugged and said. “How interesting. You see, I was looking for a Swede!”

What is “Coverage” and How Does It Affect Whether My Book Sells to Hollywood? By Kenneth Atchity

The Hollywood decision-maker who receives your story submission rarely has time to read it him- or herself. They assign it “for coverage” to the story department, and receive back a coverage. “Coverage” is the term used in Hollywood for the document that determines the fate of most story submissions. It’s a document, created by a story editor, in the story department of an agency, production company, studio, or broadcaster that analyzes your story’s film-worthiness. A typical coverage includes a “grading system” something like the following that suggests that the submission (screenplay, novel, nonfiction book, or treatment) is: PASS— Nothing to spend more time on. So, the executive who receives this recommendation returns the submission. RECOMMEND— The grade you’re looking for. The executive reads at least part of the submission and, if he agrees with his story editor, contacts the writer to ask about its rights status. RECOMMEND, W/DEVELOPMENT— Don’t let this one go, but it’s not perfect and needs fixing. CONSIDER— The story editor isn’t sure. Usually this grade leads to a “second read,” from a different story editor. CONSIDER, WITH DEVELOPMENT— Meaning it’s worth taking on for development, but not yet ready for production. In many cases this will lead to a pass because most companies are so swamped with production and development projects that they simply have no bandwidth for developing another one. Sometimes an additional category might be included:

“I read part of it all the way through.”—Samuel Goldwyn

KEEP AN EYE ON THE WRITER? That’s a Yes, or No. The coverage typically contains a number of analytical sections to make sure all aspects of the project are addressed: TITLE and GENRE: The title of the submission is followed by a statement of what genre it falls into: Fantasy/Adventure, Action, Romance, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Comedy, True Story, etc. TYPE: Screenplay? Manuscript? Nonfiction? Novel? Treatment? LOGLINE: This is a one- or two-sentence summary of the story, sometimes referred to as the pitch-line. The best are the shortest: “A man is mistakenly left behind when his ships leaves in a hurry. On Mars.” SYNOPSIS— This is a straightforward outline of your story, to give the executive an overview of what happens in it. It describes all main plot points and details necessary to understand the story. The preferred length of a synopsis is a page or two. When it’s longer, it’s usually a sign to the executive that the story is too complicated to make a good film. MARKET POTENTIAL— This section is a comment on the audience the project is aimed at, and whether the story editor feels it fits that market or departs from its needs or expectations, whether it’s a fresh approach to an important story, whether the story is “elevated” by its theme to make it a worthy film or series. Often names successful films that resemble this one.

STRUCTURE— This is an overall comment on how well the structure of the story holds together and accomplishes its purpose, but also where it falters in doing so. Do events unfold cohesively? Are plot points used effectively? Does the story reveal a threeact structure? A typical comment, “There seems to be repetition of the same events over and over again throughout the story.” CONFLICT— This crucial section indicates whether there is sufficient conflict, both external (in the events of the story) and internal (within the characters). Is the main external conflict of sufficient formidable force to hold audiences? Is it supported by smaller external conflicts, as well as by internal conflict on the part of the characters, especially protagonist and antagonist? CHARACTER— Is the protagonist fully formed? Do we care about Does he or she have a back story, a mission, and does he or she experience change by the end? Are the supporting characters strong? DIALOGUE— Is the dialogue unique to each character or do they all sound the same? Does the dialogue move the story along, providing information and containing subtext without being on-the-nose or unbelievable? PACING— Are scenes or events an appropriate length for their purpose? Is there a sense of build-up, a balance between tension and release, mystery and discovery? Sufficient twists and turns, cliffhangers and surprises? Does each scene or event depend on what came before?

CRAFT— Is the writing itself clear, concise, and descriptive? Is there an even balance of action and dialogue? Is proper formatting employed? Are there spelling or grammatical errors? Yeah, it’s pretty thorough, isn’t it? And here’s the catch: the writer who submitted the story will rarely see the coverage that determines its fate. It’s a real philosophical dilemma. Given that the coverage is so important, and that you won’t see it, how should you behave? The answer is to know that the coverage, like the troll under the bridge, is there lurking in wait for you--and to disarm it in advance by making sure your story addresses all the categories of expectation.

Dr. Atchity (Yale Ph.D.) is a writer-literary manager-producer who’s produced over thirty films, including Meg (now in post-production), Angels in the Snow, Hysteria, Gospel Hill, and Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes. His most recent book is Sell Your Story to Hollywood: Writer’s Pocket Guide to the Business of Show Business. He will be offering a special session at the upcoming Dublin Writers Conference dealing with coverages and how stories are sold to Hollywood.

LOGIC— This section talks about plot holes or points lacking sufficient clarity? Do events make sense within the world of the story? For example, do science fiction and fantasy worlds remain consistent with their own set of rules?

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Planting Seeds By Marianne Sciucco

I teach classes in self-publishing at three colleges in upstate New York. One of the lessons I give my students is the importance of planting seeds. As an indie author, it’s important to reach out to people who can increase your book’s discoverability or help build your reputation as a writer. You plant seeds when you ask someone to publish your work, write a blog post about you or your book, interview you, read and review your book, or share your Facebook status and retweet your tweets.

I went on with my life, and eventually forgot about this until more than a year later I received a message from the editor letting me know they’d chosen to publish my chapter in their next issue. Now that was one seed I hadn't expected to flower! Yet it did! And, although I had forgotten to cultivate it, it reaped benefits.

Anyone who has ever planted a garden knows that it takes time for the seedlings to sprout, for the fruit and the flowers to blossom. Sometimes, nothing happens at all. This is the nature of planting seeds, and it’s no different when planting seeds for your books.

In our increasingly online, instantaneous, get it right now lifestyles we often plant seeds and expect growth immediately. But that’s not how it works. Things happen in their own time. Today’s efforts may not bring results until next month, next year, or years from now. Don’t give up. Even dormant seeds can sprout new life.

Here’s an example. I once planted a seed with the online magazine Kaleidoscope, a biannual journal dedicated to expressing the experiences of disability through literature and the fine arts. I submitted a proposal for them to publish the first chapter of my novel, Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story. I received a prompt response that my submission was under consideration for a future issue, but no promises.

Marianne Sciucco Author of Swim Season, fast-paced, drama driven YA fiction and Blue Hydrangeas, a sweet, poignant Alzheimer's love story and an AlzAuthors collaborator, providing resources for those living with Alzheimer's and dementia Follow My Adventures in Publishing I love to tweet! Follow me on Twitter Facebook Author page / Amazon Author page

Creating Believable Non-Humans by Bonnie Milani

Every SF & F writer faces one unique challenge: we must make our readers believe not just the worlds we create, we must make them believe in the people who live in those worlds. To manage that we have to think like the aliens we’ve created – and that means we stop thinking like us. Consider the t’ca from C.J. Cherryh’s The Pride of Chanur: Methane-sector was talking to them: methane traffic control on visual output. The yellow, sticklike form of a chi raced up and down the t’ca’s back, darted about its head in frenetic attentions to its – whatever a t’ca was to a chi: master, comrade, friend or pet. The t’ca wailed, the multipart harmonics of its segmented brain and speech apparatus, multiple minds, multiple viewpoints in matrix translated at the bottom of the screen: T’ca

t’ca

Mkks Kefk

hani

mahe kif

kif

Kefk

Kekf

Kefk

Give

Tell

chi

Chi

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Knnn knnn knnn knnn knnn knnn knnn You know right off you’re not in Kansas anymore. So how do you go about creating such vivid, compelling characters if you’re not C.J. Cherryh? Start by doing your homework. Ask experts in the field how the characters you have in mind would work. Don’t be shy – there’s something magical in the phrase, ‘I’m working on a story and I need your expertise…’ Nine times out of ten your chosen expert will be thrilled to pitch in with good advice and recommendations. Take what you’ve learned, then go back and re-read your favorite classic sci fi or fantasy stories. Dissect the way Tolkien or Rowling or Bear or Gaiman put their worlds together. And don’t forget the neighbors. Find out how we look to them. Learn about the differences in such elementary things as body language, hand gestures, forms of address within families. Then apply it all to your story’s world. With luck, you’ll see your non-human characters come alive.

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A Novel of Scandal from the Gilded Age, Now a Powerful Trilogy of Love & Betrayal Available through Amazon print-on-demand and Kindle

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Radio: One Woman’s Family in War and Pieces, by Alice H. Green and Peter H, Green A witty, Irish-American woman struggles, through Radio’s Golden Years, WW II and the post-war housing shortage, to assert gender equality and chase her creative dreams.

Reviews: “… a wonderful gift book. Alice Green’s writing is fresh and at times laugh-aloud funny, parts reminiscent of Cheaper by the Dozen. Thornton Wilder instructed Alice in creative writing. I recommend this book to all readers who enjoy a good laugh. The section “We Bought a Crooked House” was hilarious’’. –Paula B., Amazon reader ‘’A heart-warming story of a loving and hardworking family during World War II…brings back long forgotten memories of listening to the radio, Victory gardens, rationing books, women in new roles at home and work. Well done’’. -George Bohigian MD Buy Here

Miss Fortune by Albina Hume Memoir Miss Fortune is a rollicking account of a woman coming of age in modern Ukraine. Miss Fortune tells the story of how some childhood fears can dictate one’s present and future, a quest to find happiness with an enduring team - you’ll always win if you choose love

Reviews: “Mesmerizing clarity, emotional depth, sharp humor, and a keen eye for detail, strongly recommended” – The Columbia Review “Miss Fortune is a most impressive nonfiction account that reads so beautifully. Miss Fortune has action, adventure, danger and romance, adroitly served up in a remarkable coming of age memoir. It’s most highly recommended” – readers favorite. Buy Here

Tales of the Troupe by Robert Dinsmoor A Vogue headline announced “They’ll Take Manhattan,” and we were young and naive enough to believe it. Follow a popular and edgy comedy troupe in New York City in the 1980s.

Reviews: “ . . . Dinsmoor has sketched out impressive impressionistic testimony to 1980s creative and partying spirit as well as its sober aftermath.” --Kirkus Reviews “A funny, endearing memoir of a comedy troupe coming together and falling apart.” (4 1/2 stars) --IndieReader Buy Here

I Promised Not to Tell, by Cheryl B. Evans When you have a daughter you envision many things for her life but, becoming your son is not one of them. Gripped with the reality of a transgender child this mother tells an amazing story of unconditional love that may challenge the way you think about others who are different from you. It will invite and inspire you as its witness, to expand your knowledge & awareness, deepen your compassion, and exercise your own humanity. Buy Here

Saving Spade, by Dennis Ogden WWI has ended but the battle to save a horse has just begun. Aboriginal Trooper Lewis Dunbar of the Australian 2nd Light Horse Brigade should be elated. The war said to end all wars is finally over and he is being sent home after two years of battle in the Arabian deserts...but he’s not! “The horses are staying!” came the order. He cannot abandon Spade, the horse he reared. He will desert the army and ride off into the Sinai desert to find a new life together. But his plan goes astray when A’isha, a mute Bedouin girl, steals Spade. With Lewis chasing on foot, so begins the perilous journey of two nomads into the unforgiving heat and sparseness of the desert and the battles against those who threaten them along the way…

Review: An exciting read from the start with plenty of action, a cast of characters of very different origins and motivations set against a background of diverse beliefs and the influence of strange supernatural forces. But overall there is the overarching (and very moving) story of the deep bond between a young man and his horse. A great read - Kate, Brisbane Buy Here

The Child on the Terrace, by Virginia Winters Anne McPhail, retired pediatrician, shattered by her experience in Bermuda, rents a tiny house in Setenil, Spain, hoping to reconcile what she learned about herself and Thomas after the gunfire in that dark room on the island. But she sees a child on the terrace of the local cafe who doesn’t seem to belong to her minders and then Ari, the Mossad agent who saved Anne’s life, seeks her out with a plan to rescue the child from kidnappers. Should she trust him? Three days later, she is on the run with Ari and the little girl, with killers Esti and Sergio on their trail. She glimpses a man she thinks is Thomas. Is he, too in Spain?And why? How far will Anne go to save Naomi? From Spain to France to Italy, this is Anne’s most dangerous journey.

Reviews: “I thoroughly enjoyed The Child on the Terrace. It remained suspenseful to the very end. Virginia painted a very good picture of the area where the mystery begins, also of other places the story took Anne and Naomi to on their “dangerous journey” through Spain, France and Italy. I developed an attachment to certain characters in the book, despite their questionable intentions! The author’s interest and knowledge of art is appreciated too throughout the story. A very good read on a snowy winter day!” - Anne Simpson Buy Here

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Rafferty & Llewellyn Boxset: Books 1 - 4, by Geraldine Evans

A disputed inheritance.

‘Engaging characters.’

A distressed widow.

Join the dynamic duo of Rafferty & Llewellyn, in four full-length novels.

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Can you solve the murder mysteries featuring ‘The Faceless Lady’, the innocent victim, the ‘seer’ who failed to foresee his own death, and the vanishing hanged man? Buy Here

Whistleblower, by Peter Mulraney A whistle blower exposes other people’s secrets. Death exposes the secrets of all, including a whistle blower’s. Inspector West investigates the death of a public service whistle blower, and discovers the whistle blower has a few secrets of his own. If you like murder mixed with mystery, and a story full of twists and surprises, you’ll enjoy Peter Mulraney’s Whistle blower.

Murder in the Heart of It All, by Michael Prelee Residents of Hogan, Ohio are plagued by vicious, anonymous letters. The personalized notes land in mailboxes with devastating effect, revealing secrets and deeds better left unknown. As the situation escalates to murder, can reporter Tim Abernathy discover who is terrorizing the town before becoming the next victim...

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ASAP - As Soon As Possible, by Pattricia E. Gitt

A woman wronged fights back.

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A Killing Tree by Paul Toolan Escape to the country? Or escape to murder? When hikers discover a corpse, Inspector Zig Batten regrets his transfer to not-so-sleepy Somerset. Is it a coincidence the victim worked at the vast Wake Hall Estate - home of a shifty horse-sales business & a slap-happy Northern adversary? And does the maverick Lady Wake know the horse-boxes trundling to and from Wake Hall contain more than horses? Batten struggles on, but - at Christmas - the human cost of crime reaches tragic heights...

Reviews: ‘’ Beautifully written, with acutely observed people and places. Intelligent and accessible, funny, moving, heart-warming, with surprises and shocks. Loved the descriptions of Somerset, a real ‘escape to the country’. It made me smile in recognition’’ ‘’ A classic mystery, with deep character development. Inspector Zig Batten’s irreverent inner thoughts are skillfully woven into the story of a mysterious death on his first day in confusingly rural Somerset. Five stars and very well deserved.’’ Buy Here

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The Nomad’s Premonition by Georges Benay Eric Martin, deputy head of a Paris bank’s internal security department, notices a high-speed trader’s uncanny ability to predict extremely profitable trades. Suspecting that the trader is using a dangerous predictive algorithm Eric has fought to protect before, he sets out to search for the mysterious trader. When the trader’s accomplices detect his presence in Istanbul, Eric finds himself visiting the underground cities of Cappadocia—with gun-toting terrorists as his travel guides.

Review: Another great read from author, Georges Benay Five stars! With the Nomad’s Premonition, Benay offers an excellent companion read to his first book in the Nomad series. He treats his readers to great character development, exciting adventure, and makes use of settings he is obviously on familiar terms with. It also takes a writer who has a personal understanding of the financial world Eric Martin inhabits. No plot spoiler here, but a solid recommendation to join Benay’s list of readers. Buy Here

Crime By Design Boxed Set by Jane Thornley What would you do if your family and everyone you cared about was a black market thief? Meet law school dropout and designer, Phoebe McCabe. For her, crime is all relative, and yet this woman will do anything to protect the ancient and the priceless while tracking down the men who steal them. Buy Here

The Serpent’s Egg, by JJ Toner Berlin 1938. Max and Anna are in love and want to get married, but their union is against Nazi laws, as Anna is part-Jewish. A Gestapo officer agrees to authorize the marriage, but only if Max infiltrates and betrays a Marxist resistance cell, the Red Orchestra. This is not an assignment that Max can refuse. If he succeeds, Anna will get the wedding she longs for, but many brave resistance fighters will die... Buy Here

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Heads Will Roll by Joanie Chevalier

A missing husband and a prison escape--two cases thrust in Holmes’ lap that he believes are related but is unsure who is behind them and to what end.

What if, in the near future, we could choose the body we wanted? Dr. Farkis begins his head transplant operations in secret and when news filters out about his revolutionary surgery, individuals from all walks of life come forward, desperate for a new body and an improved life. Choosing the perfect physique from a smorgasbord of available bodies seems like a dream...or is it a nightmare?

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Past is Prologue by M. Karpin Nightmares and Murder A woman is dead. Or is she? One father, three brothers, and one sister comprise the members of the Carter family of California, visiting New York. While Rose, the third daughter of the Duke of Sutherland slips into New York City incognito. Can James Nathaniel Walker - shell shocked veteran of the Great War - sort it all out while dealing with his own issues? Past is Prologue - a picture of ladies and gentlemen and murder set in the Jazz Age of the 1920’s.

Reviews: “I loved this book! It presents a valuable addition to the Nero Wolfe/Rex Stout genre. It was fun to read, developed interesting characters, and gives you a real feel for the NYC of the period. Can’t recommend it enough” -VIC T. “The author takes you to 1924 and introduces a new detective with PTSD and agoraphobia from the Great War. Dual identities, dueling families and duplicitous characters create a mystery of puzzling proportions” -PAT G. Buy Here

The Curious Autobiography of Elaine Jakes, by HR Jakes The Curious Autobiography of Elaine Jakes offers us slices of classic Americana lovingly transformed by the spirit of Welsh storytelling. It is the spiritual odyssey of a woman finding her way back to faith. Her journey is touching, amusing, and at times hilarious.

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Protect Your Kids! The Simple Keys to Children’s Safety and Survival by Steve A.Kovacs “Protect Your Kids!” is all about children being safe from perverts and violent attackers. It guides single moms, dads and anyone raising kids with concrete steps to make lifelong positive differences in their children’s lives. Some areas covered are: The 40% statistic, which can help parents save children from sexual abuse.The three simple facts that can cut the chance of children being abused by 50%. How to stop bullying dead in its beginning tracks.

Reviews: “Written in a conversational and easy to read tone. If you are the type of parent who gets your child a flu shot to guard against the flu, I highly recommend reading this book to protect your child from predators”. – Jason E. ‘’The info and real life situations are amazing. No candy coating here. Very clear and detailed. Will definitely hold your interest and prove to be a successful resource book for not only your kids but adults as wel’’l. - LS Buy Here

The Year of My Life: reminiscences and rants: Politics, by Mark I. Jacobson Get ready to view our political system in a brand new way. How can we become part of the decision-making process of the Supreme Court? Does the media manipulate elections with our help? Does terrorism help politicians win elections? What is it that our Founding Fathers have in common with the mafia? The answers to these questions may surprise you. Get ready to learn and laugh as we examine how the game of politics is played.

Odes On Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest by David A.Bates Odes On Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest” covers Muhammad Ali’s professional boxing career from his pro debut to the fight in which he captured the heavyweight title for the third and final time. Each fight is recalled in a lyrically rhyming poetry style reminiscent of Ali’s own rhyming recitations. It is a combination of sports and poetry. Buy Here

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The Silent Journey, by Naini Kumar The reality of situations, opportunities and incidents in and around me dawned on me after reading Mrs Lal’s narration, intriguing story of isolation and healing. Buy Here

The Extraterrestrials! In an Adventure with the American Army, by Ken Patterson This is a story of what happens when a happy-go-lucky space trip turns into a not-sohappy-go-lucky road trip. It is the story of barbecuing under a million stars with a ray gun. It is the story of what it is like to make a mailbox that looks like a UFO. In short, it is the story of what it is like to be an alien in an alien world. But most of all, it is the story of what really happened at Roswell, New Mexico. Buy Here

On The Edge of The Loch: A Psychological Novel set in Ireland by Joseph Éamon Cummins On the Edge of the Loch: A Psychological Novel set in Ireland Amazon #1 Bestseller by Joseph Éamon Cummins. Ten years ago, 17-year-old Irishman Tony MacNeill went to a US prison for a crime he denied; Lenny Quin was queen of Manhattan art circles, soon to succumb to a mind that stopped working. They meet in a tiny harbor village in Ireland. Both are obsessive, both exceptional. But together their fire is intimate. Until sinister forces pull them apart, and secrets and silence fog what’s true...

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Secrets to Shine Through the Noise by Akasha Garnier From starving artist to mentorship, Akasha found that one find purpose. She shares how to start asking the right questions and insight to get from where you are now to where you want to be. Explore the road from actress to ambassador, including detours, leaps of faith and the joy of giving back. It’s certainly your time to shine. Akasha donates proceeds to Teen Cancer America. She will be touring to meet readers with #ShineThroughTheNoise success stories and will share those on her podcast.

Reviews: 5 stars: There’s something remarkable in #ShineThroughtheNoise for everyone! Buy it, read it, use it, share it. This is one of those rare gems that can accompany you through life journeys. You can illuminate your path. ~Richie, Founder Live Your Now 5 stars Love the passion + vision this book portrays! Akasha shares her vision so you can develop your dream to reality. She then teaches us to build our own solid foundation to carve an individual path. Decide to how color your horizon. Jo Maxson Buy Here

Self-Publishing and Libraries by Denise Weldon-Siviy Missing out on the billion dollar library market? This book covers the issues involved in getting self-published books into libraries from every angle – technology, cataloging issues, platforms, vendor access, librarian bias. It also analyzes the history, current state, and likely future of the self-publishing movement.

Summer Skool: Pupils - 40 Ways They’re Good at Being Bad by Edmund Irons Such mischief! Retired teacher, Edmund Irons, provides an amusing twist on classroom behaviour. At the outlandish Summer Skool it’s the pupils that learn how to manage the behaviour of their teachers. Light, holiday reading forewarning new teachers in a humorous way of the pupil antics they can expect during their early years in the profession.

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Orcland to the Ottomans, by Terry Grigg Orcland to the Ottomans’ takes the reader on a riveting journey from New Zealand to Turkey. From the Southern Alps to the Red Centre of Australia, through Laos, the Philippines, then the Hermit Kingdom and along the Silk Road to the home of the Ottomans. It retraces the steps of traders, conquerors, adventurers and tourists alike and the soldiers of empires that are no more. ‘His observations are eye-opening and reﬂective and you will look at the world differently having read them!

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The Friendship Pact, by Tara Taylor Quinn This is a story for every woman who has a best friend... Bailey Watters and Koralynn Mitchell consider themselves “sisters of the soul.” Their circumstances growing up couldn’t have been more different; Kora came from a wealthy, privileged family, while Bailey’s home life was hard. They’d do anything for each other. “I’d give you a kidney,” they always say. There are no secrets between them--until there’s one secret Bailey can’t share.

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The Stationmaster’s Cottage, by Phillipa Nefri Clark Christie Ryan’s life is everything she hoped for. An exciting job, exotic travel, a waterfront home and a fiancé, Derek, are the pieces that make it almost perfect. But the death of her estranged grandmother threatens everything. Christie finds herself in an abandoned cottage in a small seaside town, uncovering a family mystery through old love letters. She seeks help from reclusive artist Martin Blake, but their aims clash. As the secrets of the past begin to unravel, however, so does Christie’s safe world.

Reviews: ‘’Absolutely beautifully written. Really nostalgic and poignant journey through the past as Christie discovered family secrets long buried. I found the character development really thorough and I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommended!’’ ‘’This is a well-written, entertaining story about lovers from two families and their struggles to find love. Ms Clark weaves the lives of Blake’s and Ryan’s together with fine detail, resulting in a sweetly satisfying tale that makes the reader believe in the hope of (finally) requited love. A very touching novel. Well done!’’ Buy Here

No Quarter: Dominium (The Complete Series), by MJL Evans and GM O’Connor 1689 Port Royal, Jamaica. Atia and Livia Crisp are shipwrecked and sold into slavery. Atia is used as a pawn in a deadly card game at the Swiftsure Tavern until she is liberated by sugar merchant Capitaine la Roche. They take refuge at Cherry Red’s Boutique and meet up with allies. La Roche works with a network of friends Theodore Binge, the card shark, and the medication loving Dr. Strangewayes. Atia and la Roche are ushered away to safety after a mysterious outbreak of scarlet fever wreaks havoc on the city. Within the tropical confines of Dr. Strangewayes’s plantation at the foothills of the Blue Mountains, bonds of friendship are formed and the fierce love between Atia and Capitaine la Roche becomes absolute. However, nowhere is safe as spies seek out both Atia and la Roche for the bounties on their heads.

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Millie’s Angel , by Kim Petersen When her mother abandons her, Millie is left to pick up the pieces and care for her little brother, Ace. Just as she begins to accept her mother’s disappearance from their lives, Millie discovers the shocking secrets surrounding her birth; leaving her anguished and torn between her feelings for her father. Through friendships, romantic connections and heartbreak, Millie learns that she is never alone to face the many obstacles life throws her way - for her life becomes centred on the celestial presence of an angel.

Reviews: “Millie’s Angel” by Kim Petersen is definitely my kind of book. I adore the whole ‘magical realism” aspect, the real-life dramatic situations, and how events from the past reappear to cause imbalance in current life and how it shifts/tests relationships and spurs personal growth.’’ ‘’Millie’s Angel was amazing!! Once I started reading I didn’t want to stop until I’d finished the whole thing’’ Buy Here

When Foundations Crumble by AnnMarie Wyncoll How far would you go if the one person you loved was the one person you couldn’t trust? Having fled a cruel and twisted past, Cal Strudwick is finally at peace with his demons - until he meets naive uni student, Lexi Donaghue.Desperate to find freedom from her own traumatic past, Lexi is inexplicably drawn to Cal and they embark on a passionate, all-consuming romance.

Midnight Sky by Jan Ruth Laura seems to have it all, glamorous job, charming boyfriend. Her sister, Maggie, struggles with money, difficult children and an unresponsive husband. She envies her sister’s life, but are things as idyllic as they seem? She might be a farmer’s daughter but Laura is doing her best to deny her roots, even deny her true feelings. Until she meets James... Buy Here

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Running With Monkeys by Diane Munier

Detective Isabelle Carte is in love—with her job. It’s all she needs and all she has time for.

Jules and his buddies Gorilla and Baboon, can’t find jobs for decent pay. Reeling from defeating Hitler, they’re having a hard time settling in when they meet the girls.

A dedicated and capable detective, she knows how to get the job done, regardless of the risk. Or so she thinks. Buy Here

For Jules, it’s Isbe. Slow dancing in a smoky club leads to love. But Jules and the monkeys run double lives. Isbe and the girls don’t know they’ve signed on with the Irish mob. Buy Here

Lord Thayers Choice by Alyssa Bailey Annalise must go to the highest bidder. She set her sights on the stern Lord Thayer. Will he be her salvation? Finding the right woman to meet all his particular needs had proven difficult. When he met sweet and spicy Annalise, he had to have her. The choice seemed simple. Pay the bride price and reap the rewards.But is love ever that simple? Buy Here

Night for the Gaygoyles, by M. K. Theodoratus A Story Combining Magic with Reality! Gillenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dilemma. Who to fight? The Demons overrunning the city or Orvil, his second in command lusting for his position. The four gargoyles guarding Trebridge are outnumbered. Gillen, their leader, is caught between fighting Demons and the schemes of Orvil to replace him. He tries patience with Orvil and asks the angels for reinforcements. Will help come in time to save the city?

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The Inexplicable Laws of Success: Discover the Hidden Truths That Separate the ‘Best’ from the ‘Rest’, by Virend Singh and Verusha Singh Great success is a careful process of discovering and applying certain subtle, pure truths about prosperity. However, the truths are mysterious and sometimes ‘inexplicable’... and we tend to describe them as strange coincidences, but they are not! When you figure out those pure truths and utilize them correctly, miraculous results occur in your life. The Inexplicable Laws of Success is much more than mere words and concepts. There is an accumulated potency in it.

Reviews: “This book gives ideas and insights into unlocking and releasing your full potential for happiness and success.”- Brian Tracy, International Best-Selling Author (USA) “The Inexplicable Laws of Success is a book with the potential to change countless lives. The wisdom and pragmatic advice given in this volume could benefit everyone’’ - John Harricharan, Best - Selling author Buy Here

BE, DO and HAVE ANYTHING YOU WANT ( A proven guide for creating your future self), by Muzire Mbuende Have life in Abundance Now! “Be, Do, and Have Anything You Want” is the self-help book for people who want to achieve their dreams and heart’s desires, but do not know how.If you want success, time and money freedom, happiness, and to make an impact in the world, then this profound and inspiring howto-guide book is an excellent start.

GG Talks - Horse Riding Lessons for Beginners, by Debbie Burgermeister Over 35yrs of horsemanship to share. Author Deb knows how to put actions into words and words become reality throughout this great reference guide for kids and parents. Written to be read by children, encouraging learning safely, starting out with the core fundamentals to support the future of sensible, confident, and capable horse handlers and riders

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The Holy Grail of Book Publishing, by Mimi Emmanuel

Energy Healing Made Simple Om Kitty’s 8 Day Chakra Activation by Sarah Saint-Laurent

Successfully publish and launch your book! large easyto-read print. Three Volumes in ONE! Nice BIG format book. 100+ five-star reviews. 362 pages. FREE kindle with book purchase. Excellent book - very practical, well organised with a lot of real-life examples, jam-packed with useful information on successful book launching and publishing process.

Why is everyone in love with OM Kitty and what is her secret? Discover OM Kitty’s process for fast and fun Energy Healing, and why it is the number one game-changer to heal your body, mind, and soul at the atomic level. One mystical Cat - 9 lives under her belt - a sassy Chakra Activation Journey. Who could want more?

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Voices, a novel of the end times, by Steven Ira What if the Bible’s prophesies about the end of our age turn out to be literally true? What might it be like to live in those chaotic times?

Reviews: ‘’I always enjoy “end time” fiction, and this book was no exception. I am now reading book two of this new series, and I am in Daniel’s corner hoping that he will continue walking in the LORD’S care, and follow that small inner voice to completion of his mission.’’ ‘’This book was very entertaining. The author wove a fascinating tale that kept me wanting to know what was next. I could hardly put it down. I also love that it followed biblical accounts of the end times. I hope he writes a follow up to this story!’’ Buy Here

Simplicity of Life: Why does being Human Complicate Everything?, by Steve Leasock Simplicity of Life is an exploration into self-awareness and human existence as a whole with ideas and insights that offers alternative ways of thinking that will allow anyone to tap into a larger and more universal consciousness. Leasock gives the reader an opportunity to become consciously aware on the path to self-discovery and personal growth with a set of groundbreaking ideas about our existence, the universe and life--while leaving the confines of a conditioned mind and outdated belief systems behind.

Reviews: ‘’A compelling and provocative read! In search for answers, Simplicity of Life considers spirituality in a thoroughly thoughtful manner, and in doing so, Leasock encourages the simplicity of inner reflection on complicated questions of ultimate consequence. A must read!’’ - Michael Rawlings ‘’See Life in a Whole New Way! This is a very well-written, thoughtful, and mind-churning piece of work, and it was interesting to read Steve’s perspectives and opinions about humanity and religion and God. I am sure that, like me, other readers will also resonate with many of his words and ideas’’ - Keidi Keating Buy Here

My Life is My Responsibility: Insights for Conscious Living, by Peter Mulraney Conscious living involves being aware of what’s going on in your life and, more importantly, what’s going on in your mind. How you experience life depends on what you choose to believe. If you never take the time to examine your beliefs, or to question your assumptions, you end up living unconsciously. Buy Here

Astonished Beyond Measure, by Blake Western This is a book about the way that people responded to the most amazing person in history. Some people responded to Jesus’ words and works through silence because no words would come. Others were filled with awe. Often people were super-amazed. And when people today get to know Jesus, there are the same reactions. They are bowled over, flabbergasted, and startled! Buy Here

Breaking the Silence by Diamante Lavendar Winner of 5 awards for Inspirational Fiction! A memoir based on a true story about healing from the effects of abuse and loss. Reviewed as an inspirational must read for those looking to overcome difficulties in life and find the beauty of hope beyond the realms of pain. Buy Here

How to Be Prepared for the After Life

One thing I believe with all my heart is that there is only one truth. We may have different interpretations or versions of the truth, but the fact remains that there is one truth. This piece of literature is about finding out what some religions and spiritual groups think about the human soul and the places we go when we leave 73 this time-and-space reality.

Houdini’s Handcuffs, by JJ Toner

Place of Skulls, by Caleb Pirtle

Ben Jordan is an Irish police detective fighting corruption in high places. Irish society thrives on the twin pillars of institutionalized greed and organized crime. Ben focuses on crimes of violence involving firearms and terror.

Ambrose Lincoln goes to the deserts of Mexico to uncover a secret that could forever change the teachings of Christianity.

His nemesis, Aloysius Lafferty, specializes in heists, cash-intransit robberies, and “tiger” kidnappings. Lafferty fights dirty, while Jordan is determined to work within the law, but when Lafferty drags Jordan’s family into the battle, all bets are off.

In his quest, he becomes involved in a rogue CIA plot to invade Mexico and wage war on drugs, financed by Hitler’s Germany.

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Tears of Glass by David Lake ‘The Pioneering. Paranoia. California Thriller.’ - Sunday Times. A pacey thriller with threads of dark humour. A failed quarterback and failed human being finds redemption through the music of a failed songwriter. The darkness of the central message is carried in the ripping yarn. A roller-coaster of drama, excitement, pathos, love and violence. Buy Here

Road to Redemption: A Global Spy Thriller, by Puja Guha SPY GAME meets A RUSSIA HOUSE with terrorism. Former spy Petra Shirazi is forced to work with her nemesis the Ahriman, a retired Iranian assassin, to stop a terrorist plot against international commerce in Washington DC. Buy Here

The Enigma Broker – Breakfield and Burkey The Enigma Broker, the eighth book in The Enigma Series, takes readers on a thrilling journey into a dangerous digital underworld while raising troubling questions about our dependence on technology and our current obsession with social media avenues for communication.

Reviews: “In Breakfield and Burkey’s ... latest.. Another exciting thriller entry in a series that shows no signs of slowing down” – Kirkus “The Enigma Broker, Book 8 in The Enigma Series, a powerful thriller laced with realism that explores a phenomenon that could threaten the world’s civilizations and economy... Highly recommended!” – Arya Fomonyuy Buy Here

Poison Heartbeats by Temple Emmet Williams Poison Heartbeats has Awesome Indies Approval, an indieBRAG medallion, and it won the Thriller category at the Next Generation Indie Book Award). It follows the paths of two twins born in war-torn Nuristan, Afghanistan. One becomes a holy warrior of the terrorist organization, ISIL (synonymous with ISIS, but claiming a larger territory in the middle east). The other twin becomes a not-so-all-American girl who falls in love with the director of homeland security’s “Poison Well” unit.

Reviews: “Poison Heartbeats is one heck of a thrill ride!” – a Crowned Heart InD’tale Magazine

Good reviews put wings beneath our words. “A magnificent story ... skillful storytelling.” – Awesome Indies Buy Here

Celebrating Grandmothers: grandmothers talk about their lives, by Ann Richardson Are you a grandmother? Or are you looking for a present for a grandmother? Becoming a grandmother is both exciting and challenging. In this book, 27 women describe how they responded to the many pleasures and demands of this role - and how it changed the texture of their lives, their family relationships and their sense of themselves.

Santiago Tales by Joan Fallon Santiago Tales tells the story of a woman whose life is falling apart. She decides to get away from it all and embarks on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The pilgrims she meets on her journey change her life in an unexpected way. Buy Here

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Web of Lies, by Montise Malone Have you ever been deceived by love to the point it shook you to the very core of your being? Love so blind that the very person you became was not the person you were? Buy Here

The Cosmopolitan Islander by M. P. Tonnesen What if life as you know it was turned upside down? Would you still be the same person? Chloe is forced to leave behind her cosmopolitan life in London to move to a small island in the Irish Sea. Travel the world with The Cosmopolitan Islander - traversing timeless themes of love, desire and ambition! Find out Buy Here

Catwalk, Dream by S.Q. Orpin In a world of glitz and excess, swimsuit model, Casi is the reigning queen. She masters the art of hiding her insecurities in a world obsessed with youth and beauty. Ruggedly handsome, Kyle has built an enviable life, but when he meets Casi his carefully crafted lifestyle begins to unravel. As Casi’s life implodes, she finds solace in a passionate relationship with Kyle, but the temptation of the glamorous lifestyle and the pressures of her career, threaten to shatter that dream.

Reviews: ‘’This was a great love story. I was cheering for Casi and fell in love with Kyle [*fan face*] so very hot. Can’t wait to grab the next book in the series!’’ ‘’This is an amazing book! Not just a typical girl meets boy love story but weaves in the trials of real life. You get a behind the curtain look into the world of modeling as well as join Casi as she discovers herself’’. Buy Here

The Adventures of Little Miss History by Barbara Ann Mojica Little Miss HISTORY features three NYC adventures. Visit the STATUE of LIBERTY which the immigrants passed on their way to inspection on ELLIS ISLAND. Journey up the Hudson River to the USS INTREPID to witness one ship’s amazing history in WW II, the Vietnam War, the space age, and the war on terrorism. Hold on to your hats for a rollicking ride! Buy Here

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