Publishing Tips & Resources

9 April, 2024

Déjà View by Michael Thomas Perone wins First Place at the Spring 2024 BookFest Awards

By Tia Lewis|2024-04-09T10:14:47-07:00April 9, 2024|News|Comments Off on Déjà View by Michael Thomas Perone wins First Place at the Spring 2024 BookFest Awards

Congratulations to Wheatmark author, Michael Thomas Perone!

His latest book, Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare, was awarded first place in the Spring 2024 BookFest Awards in the category of Young Adult – Literary & Coming of Age.

Check out his blog post to read about his experience participating in BookFest!

To learn more about Michael Thomas Perone and his books, you can visit his website.

Congratulations again, Michael!

11 March, 2024

Returning the Bones by Gin Hammond named 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist

By Tia Lewis|2024-03-11T13:22:06-07:00March 11, 2024|News|Comments Off on Returning the Bones by Gin Hammond named 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist

Congratulations to Wheatmark author, Gin Hammond!

Her book, Returning the Bones, was named a finalist in the 2023 Foreword INDIES Awards in the category of Multicultural Adult Fiction.

The winners will be announced in June and you can view the full list of finalists here.

To learn more about Returning the Bones, you can visit Gin’s website here.

Congratulations again, Gin!

1 March, 2024

Getting Featured on Podcasts

By Tia Lewis|2024-02-29T19:35:07-07:00March 1, 2024|Authors Academy|Comments Off on Getting Featured on Podcasts

Being interviewed on a podcast or radio show can be a great way to reach a new audience and make some connections.

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll explore what steps you need to take to start doing author interviews on audio-based programs, like podcasts.

Join us next week to learn more about:

How to prepare for an audio interview
How to reach out to podcasters to connect
How to make the most of your interviews after they’re live
and more!

Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

21 February, 2024

Not Nicholson by Ann M. Haralambie named a 2023 Finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

By Tia Lewis|2024-02-21T10:00:30-07:00February 21, 2024|News|Comments Off on Not Nicholson by Ann M. Haralambie named a 2023 Finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Congratulations, Ann M. Haralambie!

Her book, Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir, was named a 2023 Finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards in the category of Books for Adults (non-fiction).

The winners will be announced on April 1, 2024. Fingers crossed!

To learn more about Ann and her book, you can visit her website.

Congratulations again, Ann, on this well-deserved recognition.

9 February, 2024

Amazon Optimization 101

By Tia Lewis|2024-02-08T13:59:56-07:00February 9, 2024|Authors Academy|Comments Off on Amazon Optimization 101

These days, Amazon is one of the most popular places to purchase books, so ensuring you have a strong presence on Amazon can help you as an author!

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll dive into the various ways you can make Amazon work for you.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

Putting together your Author Central account
Improving your book’s Amazon product page
Setting up your Amazon author page
and more!

Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

5 February, 2024

Not Nicholson by Ann M. Haralambie reviewed in the Arizona Daily Star

By Tia Lewis|2024-02-13T15:25:37-07:00February 5, 2024|News|Comments Off on Not Nicholson by Ann M. Haralambie reviewed in the Arizona Daily Star

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Ann M. Haralambie!

Her book, Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir was reviewed in the Arizona Daily Star.

Here’s a snippet:

“Dogged” doesn’t begin to describe Tucson attorney Ann Haralambie in her search for her birth parents. “Indefatigable ” might do. Even “compulsive.” But if you’d want an advocate to track down your own family, you’d want a Haralambie on your team.

You can check out the full review here and can find Ann’s book review at the end of the article.

To learn more about Ann and her book, you can visit her website.

Congratulations again, Ann!

2 February, 2024

Angoleth’s Heir by Meagan Poetschlag earns 5-star review on Reader Views

By Tia Lewis|2024-02-02T10:59:56-07:00February 2, 2024|News|Comments Off on Angoleth’s Heir by Meagan Poetschlag earns 5-star review on Reader Views

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Meagan Poetschlag! Her book, Angoleth’s Heir, was given 5 stars in a review by Reader Views.

Here’s a snippet from the review:

Meagan Poetschlag has crafted an absorbing character-driven fantasy novel that you can become caught up in. The plot is riveting, and the characters . . . are striking. The worldbuilding is immersive . . . Illustrated by SueMei Mar, the artwork adds so much to the story as well.

You can learn more about the author and her book on her website.

Congratulations again, Meagan, for the recognition!

22 January, 2024

Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare by Michael Thomas Perone wins 2024 Firebird Book Award

By Tia Lewis|2024-01-22T16:25:51-07:00January 22, 2024|News|Comments Off on Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare by Michael Thomas Perone wins 2024 Firebird Book Award

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Michael Thomas Perone!

His book, Déjà View: A Kid Nightmare, recently won a 2024 Firebird Book Award in the category of Coming of Age.

You can see the full list of winners here and read more about Michael’s experience submitting to this contest on his blog here.

To learn more about Michael Thomas Perone and his books, you can visit his website.

Congratulations again, Michael!

19 January, 2024

Getting More Book Reviews

By Tia Lewis|2024-01-18T15:03:15-07:00January 19, 2024|Authors Academy|Comments Off on Getting More Book Reviews

Your book is out and people are reading it—but how can you start getting book reviews?

For next week’s Authors Academy presentation, we’ll cover the basics of why you want book reviews, how to encourage them, and how to keep them coming.

Join us next Wednesday at 11 AM in Arizona to learn more about:

The benefits of a well-reviewed book
How to get editorial book reviews
Strategies on how to turn readers into reviewers
and more!

Your host for the call is Wheatmark’s publishing consultant, Tia Lewis, who has worked in editorial both in the NYC publishing scene and self-publishing scene. In addition to her publishing experience, Tia has worked as a social media marketer and video editor.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — just click on the following link now to register:

https://www.wheatmark.com/register

2 January, 2024

Sam, Sara, and the Red Ball earns Honorable Mention at the 2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards

By Tia Lewis|2024-01-02T11:17:34-07:00January 2, 2024|News|Comments Off on Sam, Sara, and the Red Ball earns Honorable Mention at the 2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards

Congratulations to Wheatmark author Jenifer Ratliff!

Her book, Sam, Sara, and the Red Ball, was given an Honorable Mention under the category of Children’s Chapter Books at the 2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards!

The Royal Dragonfly Book Award Contest is a competition held by Story Monsters Book Awards and has been running since 2011.

To learn more about Jenifer and her book, you can check out her website at JeniferRatliff.com.

Congrats again, Jenifer!

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