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
Tag: suspense
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
Amazon Kindle Canadian Literature TopSeller list, Oct. 14, 2012
BIG NEWS! 3 of the Top 5 spots on Amazon Kindle's list for Canadian Literature are being held today by Donna Carrick's novels! #1 - The First Excellence #3 - The Noon God #5 - Gold And Fishes At Carrick Publishing, we're proud to bring you only the best in quality books and e-books. Check… Continue reading Amazon Kindle Canadian Literature TopSeller list, Oct. 14, 2012
Carrick Publishing Presents… EFD1: Starship Goodwords, available Sept. 14/12
Ta da! It is with great pride that we bring you the first in our series of 'cross-genre' anthologies, EFD1: Starship Goodwords, featuring more than 20 of today's talented authors. Now available at Amazon for your Kindle or Kindle App. Compiled and edited by Donna and Alex Carrick, this collection includes: Mystery, Crime, Flash Fiction,… Continue reading Carrick Publishing Presents… EFD1: Starship Goodwords, available Sept. 14/12
Guest Author Troy Lambert (Redemption) ~ Twenty Years in a Day:
“Dude, your book was great! I read it in a day. I started yesterday morning, and I didn’t go to bed until I was done last night.” A great compliment that drove a nail into my heart. It took me nine months to write that novel and you read it in one day? And really… Continue reading Guest Author Troy Lambert (Redemption) ~ Twenty Years in a Day:
Today’s Author: Building a platform, Part I
Understatement alert!: The literary world is changing…. Just thought I’d throw that out, by way of introducing my topic: Platform building. Sounds simple, right? We all want to be heard, to have our words reach readers in a meaningful way. With writers of every stripe rushing into Social Media, how can a lone writer hope… Continue reading Today’s Author: Building a platform, Part I
Being Indie Part IV ~ Ignore the Chair, by Jill Edmondson
At Carrick Publishing, we're keenly aware that there are many ways to approach this new Publishing industry of ours. In fact, there may be as many valid avenues as there are authors! The one thing all Indie authors have in common is the need to be highly-proactive in promoting our work. One exciting new author… Continue reading Being Indie Part IV ~ Ignore the Chair, by Jill Edmondson
Being Indie – Part II: Why I became an Indie Author ~ by Steven M. Moore
At Carrick Publishing, one of our greatest joys is the interaction we've experienced with our fellow authors. Some are self-published, some traditional, and another fast-growing group are published via Independent publishers. Our guest this week is one such author, SciFi Thriller writer Steven M. Moore, who recently joined Carrick Publishing with his "Clones And Mutants… Continue reading Being Indie – Part II: Why I became an Indie Author ~ by Steven M. Moore
What’s with this 99¢ e-book Craze?
There’s been a lot of discussion in author chat groups recently regarding the flurry of Free and 99¢ e-books available through Amazon Kindle, Smashwords and other e-book retailers. Within the writing community, opinions on the matter appear to be split. Traditionalists argue the low-priced and free e-books are undermining the value of quality books. Meanwhile,… Continue reading What’s with this 99¢ e-book Craze?