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Indie Author News: Sunday – January 27, 2013

27 Sunday Jan 2013

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Oh wow.  The first month of the New Year is already heading to a close.  How times really does fly.  So much has happened with you wonderful people and I know so much more is to come.  As a writer myself, I have been kept on my toes with trying to keep up with all the latest news and events, so it has finally come time for me to take a bit of a mini-break.  More info about my short hiatus at the end of this post, and just to give  you all a hint, I will share this photo making the rounds on Facebook.

379307_444555205612380_1463191175_nI hope I don’t get into any trouble for posting this here.  (Smile)  Anyway, I trust everyone is doing fantastic and are able to take the time away necessary to refresh their creative minds.   Our writing is very important, for sure, and our work seems to never be done, but to be able to do what we do successfully, we should remember to take care of ourselves in the process.  As it is often suggested, a healthy body is beneficial to a healthy mind.  That said, I will bring this intro to a close and get right on into the news.    Happy first month of the new year everyone!   This year has started out as a blast!

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This week’s Shout Outs!”

Big thanks to Author/ Publisher/Screenwriter/ Playwright/ Director/Producer Dee Dee M. Scott for sharing her book and film news. Twitter  * LinkedIn  * Goodreads

British Humorist/ Romance Author Louise Wise – http://louisewise.com  – for her guest post and book release information.

Authors Neal James www.nealjames.webs.com  & Eris Kelli www.eriskelliauthor.com  for sharing information about their new releases.

Big congrats to Charity Parkerson  http://www.charityparkerson.com/ & Melissa Craig http://melissacraigauthor.wordpress.com/ both finalists in the Australian Romance Readers Awards, for making their respected local news and other upcoming media events in regards to their nominations.    Charity had this one to recently share.

Charity Parkerson - The Rutherford Reader

Best wishes to both of these fantastic authors and wonderful friends on their continued success.

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In other news:

Not sure how to say it other than how extremely thankful I am to see my free little story “The Crush” is holding its own since its release in electronic form on Smashwords.  The downloads are going really great.  There are only a few reviews posted, but every one is 5-star!  This is the kind of response that we Indie Authors truly love and appreciate.  I am also surprised to see that some readers are still reviewing the story where it originated here on my blog.  I love that too and I thank you, dear readers, very much for your continued support.

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Coming this week:

Urban Fantasy Author: Bruce Blake – Canada

In closing, for business and personal reasons I am keeping this last week of the month fairly light.  With my favorite book,   ”Secrets & Lies” , just recently updated with a few new edits that I won in a contest, I am working on uploads, promotions, and other submissions.  I also have a couple of new short stories I have written to review and hopefully release in the coming weeks.  Despite my workload, I will find the time to add important news throughout the week.  As we head into the month of February, I foresee a lot of amazing things happening in the Indie Author world and I plan to be right here to share it with you.  As always – big hugs, much love, and great success to you all. ~ Tracy J.

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 Notice: As I continue to learn and work through the processes of fine-tuning my blog, I appreciate the kindness of everyone who has taken the time to visit my page, follow, share, tweet, comment, or just say ‘hello.’   It is my absolute honor to meet you and I promise to do my best to show how thankful I am with keeping my word in continued support of my fellow indie authors and more. – Thank you.

Indie Author News: Sunday – January 20, 2013

20 Sunday Jan 2013

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Good day, everyone!  Being a little sentimental , for the soft-hearted simple human that I am, I just want to say how very thankful I am for the kindness so many of you have continued to show by contacting and allowing me to share your amazing stories here on my blog.    Happy to report that my open-door policy has been great for what I call ‘The International Association of Indie Authors,’ (which is not an actual organization – yet) but is the best way for me to describe the many new friends, colleagues, and associates I am meeting world-wide.  In early and continuing appreciation for your ongoing support, Thank you, thank you.  :o)

So…. What a week this has been.  The world of Indie Authors and others in the entertainment business are growing every day.  Statistically, or by the numbers, I don’t have a clue.  Everything I learn comes from social media contacts and you.  My self-appointed job, which I truly love by the way, is to gather this information, wrap it up in an entertaining/professional form, post it and share it with everyone.   So far, so good, and if anyone has, knows , or finds someone who needs a place to showcase their work, please send them my way.  Always happy to connect.   (Please see Promotions & Support here.)  That said, let us move on to the news.  This has been a great week, my friends.  Next week will be too.

This past week’s “Shout Out.”

To ePub Agent Saritza Hernandez and her online paper for sharing some of the best news, and for the continued support she has given to my important tweets and blog posts.   Very much appreciated, I assure you.  :o)  (Some on-site material not suitable for young audiences).

http://paper.li/epubagent/clients?utm_source=subscription&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=paper_sub

Thanks to Author/Publisher Tamika Newhouse, a young woman with a passionate dream and a bright business future ahead, for sharing her wonderful story and for being a force of action, promise, and ingenuity in the Black American community.  My words are not enough to express my gratitude.

https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/interview-authorpublisher-tamika-newhouse/

Love to U.S. Author Charity Parkerson, Nominee for the “Australian Romance Reader’s Award,” for working with me on writing an actual newsworthy article in support of her nomination.  It has been a good while since I have been able to exercise a bit more of my journalism chops, and it was an honor to experience that side of myself in regards to her outstanding news.   On a personal note, I am always so proud to know you as a colleague and friend, and win or not, you are still an inspiration to all of us.

https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/2013/01/17/indie-author-news-article-u-s-indie-author-literary-award-nomination/

The Crush Cover

To Charity Parkerson again for inspiring me to released my blog favorite, a short-short-very short romantic story, “The Crush” in ebook form.  Though this work has been featured on my blog for over a year, (September 2011 – since May 2012 on wattpad.com), it has taken on a life of its own and is now available on Smashwords.com for free, just as it was always meant to be.

And finally, a super big ‘Shout Out” and thanks to the authors who came forward to share their book releases and interviews, and everyone who took the time to stop by to review and comment.  You are all truly amazing to me.

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Additional News:

  There were a couple of comments left in my spam box that were meant for the article post on Charity.  I suppose they were put in the spam box for a reason, and I didn’t approve them because their pages were not entertainment related.  Not sure if they were computer generated or what, but one comment seemed fair to share.

  • Oh my gosh…I just received an email from the ARRA about some of the authors on the erotic panel at the convention. I am up against some of these authors in the finals and I’m totally freaking out. Why? Because I read how many awards they have won, how many books they have written, how long they have been writing… Heart flutters. – Angelina Estes

In other news, I was recently invited by Paranormal Thriller Author & Investigator Micheal Rivers to be a featured guest on his paranormal experiences blog.  I had never really had a conversation with anyone outside of a few people that I grew up with in concern to those types of experiences.  To be honest, I had more stories than shared out of respect for available space.  I’m a bit early with my information regarding the guest post but it was set to run today, 01/20/2013.   For now I will simply add the link to his page. http://michealrivers.com/  Thank you again, Micheal, for the wonderful opportunity!

The Post: http://michealrivers.com/thought-provoking-author-tracy-james-jones/

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Coming this week: January 21 thru 26, 2013

Interview: Author/Playwright/Filmmaker Dee Dee M. Scott (S. Carolina – USA)

Guest Post: British Humorist Author Louise Wise (UK)

New Release: British Humorist Author Louise Wise

New Release: Crime Author Neal James (Derbyshire – UK)

New Release: Libertine Press Author: Eris Kelli (Midwest – USA)

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In closing, as always, thank you all again so much for doing what you do and I wish everyone the very best .  Big hugs & much love – Tracy J.

 Notice: As I continue to learn and work through the processes of fine-tuning my blog, I appreciate the kindness of everyone who has taken the time to visit my page, follow, share, tweet, comment, or just say ‘hello.’   It is my absolute honor to meet you and I promise to do my best to show how thankful I am by keeping my word to support, showcase, and anything else I can do for my fellow indie authors. – Thank you.

Indie Author News Article: U.S. Indie Author Literary Award Nomination

17 Thursday Jan 2013

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“U.S. Indie Author Nominated for the 2012 Australian Romance Reader’s Award!”

By Tracy James Jones

At this time of the year the world is abuzz with award shows and events for films, actors, musicians, and so much more.    In the midst of acknowledgments in regards to the entertainment industry is also what is going on in the publishing business.  Traditionally, big name authors have ruled the stage in every possible venue available for literary awards, but in the last year or so there has been a major influx of a new brand of author.  The Independent (aka ‘Indie’) Author.

Indie Authors, named much the same as any entertainment artist who has to produce, control, and market their own work, are making serious strides in gaining a lot of recognition.  Around the world and back, more and more of these authors are finding their names listed as award nominees alongside some of the best of the best in every possible category. One that I know of is nominated for the prestigious Australian Romance Reader’s Award for ‘Best Paranormal Romance.’   She is Best-selling US Independent Author, Charity Parkerson.

CharityCharity Parkerson, a Tennessee native, is a wife, mother of two boys, and an ongoing force in independent writing.  She is also a former Pre-School Teacher who at this point in her life has added writing as her next fulfilling career.  With mounting connections, friends, colleagues, and fans worldwide, (over 97,000 plus followers on Twitter and Facebook), Charity maintains a down-to-earth persona and was absolutely thrown by the news of her nomination.

http://www.charityparkerson.com – https://twitter.com/CharityParkerso

http://www.facebook.com/authorCharityParkerson

“I can still remember reading J.R. Ward’s stories and dreaming up my own never even imagining that one day my name would be read alongside hers,” she said. “This has been the most amazing journey from idea to possible award.  There is no way I am going to win.”  Though that is her humble opinion, the results remain to be seen.

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Altogether, Charity has published 21 novels and short stories, is a 12-time Best-seller, and has won numerous online contests and other awards.  Her nominated novel for the ARR Awards, ‘The Danger with Sinners,’ is the third book in her Sinner Series, one of many and more yet to come, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, and several other online retailers wherever electronic and print books are sold.

 

Amazon US http://amzn.to/NLQgTX  –  UK http://amzn.to/NxxZ9h

Smashwords http://bit.ly/Taa6K9  – B&N http://ow.ly/e5NGv

Voting for the Australian Romance Readers Awards ends on February 13, 2013 and the winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner to be held on March 2, 2013 at the ARR Convention in Brisbane Australia.  It is not definite that Charity will be able to attend the event, but win or not, her nomination is a big nod to her writing career and a big win for aspiring indie authors everywhere.

https://australianromancereaders.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/2012-arr-awards-finalists-announced/

Charity Parkerson currently lives with her family in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and is always thankful and thrilled to connect with new friends and fans.  Her mother, Regina Puckett, is also an outstanding indie author to follow.

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Tracy James Jones, born and raised in Dallas & Waxahachie, Texas, is a blogger, reviewer, indie author, and screenwriter.   When not writing on personal projects, Jones can found promoting and supporting other independent authors and artist @ https://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/

 

 

Indie Author News: Sunday – January 13, 2013

13 Sunday Jan 2013

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The ‘New Year’ has sort of gotten off to a slow start here on my blog, due to so many things we often have to attend to in regards to our personal and business lives, but I am glad to say that in the first couple of weeks there has been some fantastic things going on and in the works for my fellow Indie Authors.

Congrats again to YA Author M.J. Webb on his first radio interview!  (Birmingham England)

Congrats & best wishes to Authors Charity Parkerson & Melissa Craig for their nominations for the Australian Romance Readers Awards!  (Event to be held in Brisbane Australia)

Thank you too, Author Christina OW, for sharing news of your new release.  (South Africa)

I am so proud, thankful, and down-right thrilled of the International Associations of Indie Authors (meaning my personal associations) who have chosen my blog to share their wonderful news and accomplishments, and I look forward to sharing more from many others from around the world – and closer to home – in the days to come.

As I continue to learn and work through the processes of fine-tuning my blog, I appreciate the kindness of everyone who has taken the time to visit my page, follow, share, tweet, comment, or just say ‘hello.’   It is my absolute honor to meet you and I promise to do my best to show how thankful I am by keeping my word to support, showcase, and anything else I can do for my fellow indie authors.

Thank you all again so much for being who you are and I wish the very best for all of us in this new year and all the days to come.  Big hugs and much love – Tracy J.

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Coming this week: January 14 thru 19, 2013

Interview: Author/Poet Amber Jerome~Norrgard (Texas – USA)

Interview: Author/Publisher Tamika Newhouse (Georgia – USA)

Guest Post: Children’s Author Alan S. Blood  (United Kingdom)

Interview: Children’s Author Cinta Garcia (Spain)

Interview: Author Christina OW (South Africa)

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