Self Publishing Fiction

As a young surgeon, Carl Holman has experienced the horrors of World War I and the loss of his lover, a fellow officer. Back home after the war, he befriends a young jazz musician who he hopes will become a companion he can share his life with. But this is Oregon: The Ku Klux Klan is gaining influence, homosexual acts are illegal, and such a relationship will jeopardize Carl’s promising medical career. Musician Jimmy Harper has his own dreams for the future and his own obstacles to overcome before he will allow himself to accept Carl’s love.

Twelve-year-old Elissa has been raised in seclusion as a devotee of the Mother Goddess. She is a special child, a blessed child, a child who can sing miracles into being. Her voice can heal wounds, halt landslides, cure hunger—and even end wars. But there are those who would use her gift for darker things. And when Elissa finds herself the farthest from home she’s ever been—along with her vain and jealous music tutor, Lucio—she will have to develop the judgment to decide who wants to use her song to heal...and who wants to use her song to hurt.

Unlock the Secrets to Self-Publishing Fantasy and Sci-Fi Bestsellers on Amazon KDP and Beyond Dreaming of sharing your fantasy or sci-fi stories with the world? Getting lost in magical realms and futuristic worlds? This comprehensive guide reveals insider tips and strategies to help you self-publish spellbinding novels that enchant readers and climb the Amazon charts. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned wordsmith looking to expand your indie publishing empire, The Fantasy and Sci-Fi Writer's Guide to Amazon KDP has you covered. With clear step-by-step instructions, you'll ...

You intend to self-publish or have published a book or two. You’re not selling very well and wonder why not. You feel you should be doing something, but the thought of “marketing” gives you nightmares. You don’t want to become one of these people shouting “buy my book” on Twitter. But you would still love to start selling some books and pay some or even all of your bills with your writing income.

Brennon Trapper isn’t sure who he really is, since there are two Brennons ticking inside his head. At school, he does whatever he must do to be liked, but at home, inside his trailer, he crawls back inside himself, wishing he could disappear. His father likely wouldn’t even notice if he did.

Introducing "Write Your First Book in 30 Days," a comprehensive guide to help aspiring authors start their writing journey. Within the pages of this easy to read book, you will discover a wealth of knowledge, practical techniques, and expert guidance to help you navigate the intricate process of writing your first book. Unleash your creativity as you explore the depths of your imagination and learn how to generate compelling story ideas that will captivate readers. With step-by-step strategies and insightful exercises, you will craft a well-structured plot and develop vibrant characters ...

Are you looking for a book that will help you learn how to write a captivating novel? Then this writing lesson is for you! In The First Fifty Pages, veteran novelist Angela Hunt explains why the first pages of a novel are crucial to hooking and compelling readers to keep reading. With this lesson, you’ll learn how to: * Create an unforgettable first line * Develop a protagonist with whom your reader can bond * And make certain your story starts at the right place In less than 50 pages, this book contains practical advice on how to write an engaging first chapter and guidelines for ...

"¿Quién soy yo?" se pregunta Tiburoncito. Cuando su saco de huevos, llamado "monedero de sirena", se rompe perdiéndose en una tormenta, él se encuentra en un viaje a través de diferentes habitats oceánicos: bosques de algas marinas, los arrecifes de coral, y praderas de pastos marinos. Él aprende qué tipo de tiburón no es, pero no qué tipo es. Él necesita encontrar a la "sirena" para saber a dónde pertenece, pero el océano es grande y lleno de peligros.

In Dr Stephanie Dowrick’s most loved bestseller, she reconsiders the six great qualities that she herself depended upon in a time of great need. The timeless qualities of courage, fidelity, restraint, generosity, tolerance and forgiveness become new here. As Stephanie Dowrick shows in this intimate and inspiring book, these are the qualities that bring real hope even at times of confusion or grief, restoring a vital sense of compassion and connection.

Starting out as an indie author can be daunting, especially if you don't have much money to invest in marketing. If you've published one or more books but are struggling to get sales, this is the book for you!

When the Herons are caught in a massive storm at sea, they're blown far off course - so far that they wash up on the shores of a land to the west that Hal can't recognise from his maps. They sense they're being watched but don't encounter the locals until they have to rescue two children from a marauding bear. This action earns them the gratitude of the Mawagansett tribe, and the two groups finally meet. But the peace is short lived.

Dem Leben eine neue Richtung geben. Über den Verlust seines Mentors und besten Freundes kommt Joe nicht hinweg. Doch dann lernt er den charismatischen Chef eines außergewöhnlichen Unternehmens kennen. Dieser hilft ihm, seinen Lebensmut wiederzufinden und sich energievoll neuen Aufgaben zu stellen. Darüber hinaus macht er ihn mit den Prinzipien seiner Unternehmensführung vertraut, die den Bedürfnissen der Angestellten wie den Anforderungen und Wünschen der Kunden gleichermaßen gerecht werden.

When Oona Britt was born in the magical town of Nordlor, where all of the homes are built from wrecked ships, her parents never expected her to be a girl. Having listened to a faulty prediction from a washed-up soothsayer, they were promised 'bold and brave son', so as the youngest of seven sisters, Oona's birth became a disappointment - especially to her sea captain father, who doesn't believe there's a place for girls aboard ships. But Oona is different from the rest of her family. She longs for adventure and knowledge.

Cameron Poole has a problem, a big problem: he's a bully magnet who struggles with anxiety. Being the smallest sixth-grader at his summer camp, everything around him triggers his everyday struggles with anxiety, or with his Beast, making it impossible for him to do the same things other kids can do. In a constant state of worry, Cameron feels like a perpetual failure, his self-esteem crushed. That's bad enough, but when Cameron learns that mythical monsters are trying to invade his camp, things go from bad to worse.

A tragic accident, a life-threatening ordeal, and haunting visions of the future forces one man to set out on a quest to alter his fate. Clint, a self-absorbed and arrogant man, spends every waking moment looking out for the most important person in his life. Himself. With no regard for the people he harms, he manipulates and negotiates his way to a life of extravagance. After a near-fatal accident, he is compelled to confront his past and explore the possibilities of his future. Realizing he needs to change his ways or suffer the consequences of his past actions, Clint struggles to ...

A classic coming-of-age story. Carl Matt - even his name mocks him. The people of Wattle Beach do their best to grind him under foot. Why are the Matts such pariahs? The answer lies in Wiseman's Cove, a short ride across the strait, where Carl finds refuge in the most unlikely place. Wiseman's Cove has been waiting for Carl - waiting a long time.

Amanda Lovelace, the bestselling & award-winning author of the “women are some kind of magic” poetry series, presents a new companion series, “you are your own fairy tale.” break your glass slippers, is about overcoming those who don’t see your worth, even if that person is sometimes yourself. In the epic tale of your life, you are the most important character while everyone is but a forgotten footnote. even the prince.

Cameron, a 5-year-old boy with a big imagination, is the best friend of the wrinkle less little bulldog Botox. Cameron is the only person who can hear Botox talk while everyone else only hear him barking. In this third book of the Cameron and Botox Adventures series our two funny protagonists are going to learn more about each other...by spending a day at the vet!

Social psychology professor Reid Bradley is viewed by his students as an expert on relationships. But the moment he catches his girlfriend in bed with someone else, everything changes. Heartbroken, Reid sets off on a journey for answers. In Las Vegas, he befriends a sage named Wish, an altruistic pimp who provides unique yet wise solutions for his problems - solutions that outshine anything he would find in a textbook. Wish offers to mentor Reid. However, sharing such knowledge comes at a cost that can’t be fulfilled with money.

According to local legend, there is an inn run by gorgeous half-elf women who can ease the pain of broken soldiers like me. Just a rumor, right? That's what I thought…until I met Amalya. Stunning half-elf priestess at a spa hidden in the Borderlands—the semi-magical forest between human and elf territories—she would show me past the front door of a business like no other.