We were delighted this afternoon to spend some time with our favourite BTR host, the exceptionally talented John Rakestraw, discussing the Indie Publishing market for 2014, today's technological advances in publishing and Social Media's impact on society. Please tune in... Online Books Radio at Blog Talk Radio with Rakestraw Book Design Events on BlogTalkRadio with… Continue reading BlogTalkRadio host John Rakestraw with Donna& Alex Carrick — Jan.19/14
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Our thoughts on the independent literary arts, excellence, writing, publishing and more.
The Dance of Fiction
One of this century's masters of literature, Barbara Kingsolver, (The Poisonwood Bible, Harper-Collins, 1998) has this to say about the art of fiction: "The writing of fiction is a dance between truth and invention." There are those purists in the literary industry who insist on fact above all -- who will brook no deviation from… Continue reading The Dance of Fiction
Gold And Fishes climbs in Kindle rankings!
We're so proud to see this fine Kindle e-book reach the #2 spot for: Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Literary Fiction > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense And best of all, it's FREE today! Don't miss your chance to download this acclaimed literary thriller. On December 26, 2004 the earth erupted… Continue reading Gold And Fishes climbs in Kindle rankings!
Readers on the Couch: Why do people love mysteries? ~ guest blogger Cecilia Dominic
First, a huge thank you to Donna Carrick for inviting me to write this post!As a psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, I hear the following three complaints most often in my practice:1. I can't sleep. 2. My mind won't stop racing. 3. Why is this anxiety/depression/sleep problem happening to me?I address the first two… Continue reading Readers on the Couch: Why do people love mysteries? ~ guest blogger Cecilia Dominic
EFD1: Starship Goodwords is coming to Print!
Good news, Anthology fans! The first in our Carrick Publishing series of anthologies, EFD1: Starship Goodwords, is coming to Print! The expected release date is October 30. Stay tuned for availability news! Buy From Amazon, Kindle Carrick Publishing is pleased to present: EFD1: Starship Goodwords, the first in a series of cross-genre anthologies brought to… Continue reading EFD1: Starship Goodwords is coming to Print!
Thirteen — the making of a great Crime anthology!
On September 1, Carrick Publishing will be pleased to release THIRTEEN, an anthology of Crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem. But, you may ask, what goes into the creation of such a collection? First, you need a project manager with a clear, realistic vision; one who can express ideas coherently. She must also possess… Continue reading Thirteen — the making of a great Crime anthology!
Sales Rankings — Not just a number…
Whether you're in the market for a great e-book on corporate survival, like Suits And Ladders, by Suzen Fromstein, or a gripping literary thriller for the sunny summer days ahead, chances are you've encountered Best-Seller Rankings within the Amazon book and e-book retail machine. How important are those rankings, really? The answer to that question… Continue reading Sales Rankings — Not just a number…
Carrick Publishing presents: Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder, by Steven M. Moore
One of the greatest benefits of being an Independent e-Publisher is enjoying the opportunity to meet a myriad of talented writers. Such is the case with my friend and fellow-author Steven M. Moore, creator of the Chen and Castiblanco Detective Series. In his latest e-novel, Teeter-Totter between Lust and Murder, (Carrick Publishing, 2013) Steve continues… Continue reading Carrick Publishing presents: Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder, by Steven M. Moore
COMEDY WRITER FALLS RIGHT OVER THE CLIFF ~ Melodie Campbell
Ever make a really bad typo? I mean really bad. My worst ever professional mistake was in an Annual Report for a one-hundred-million dollar corporation, in which an innocent little ‘t’ went missing from the word ‘assets.’ The board was not amused by “This year, we experienced an increase in corporate asses.” Today, I found… Continue reading COMEDY WRITER FALLS RIGHT OVER THE CLIFF ~ Melodie Campbell
Spring in Canada — a wonderful time (and place) to be a Crimewriter
With all the buzz this month about the up-coming Arthur Ellis Short-list (Short List Events take place April 18, 2013 in cities across Canada), I'd be a naughty little Crime Writer if I didn't pay homage to the CrimeWriters of Canada (CWC) and their exceptional work in raising the profile of the Crime Fiction and… Continue reading Spring in Canada — a wonderful time (and place) to be a Crimewriter