5 Deadly Mistakes That Get Your Story Rejected
We get many submissions each month. And we read each of them, even if we know they will not make publication. As time has passed [read more…]
Will You Die Before You Are Published, and Does It Matter?
Let’s face it, everyone wants recognition, many want fame and fortune, and a few want power. But for the majority or writers, we write to [read more…]
Win a Personalized Autographed Copy of Peter James’ “Absolute Proof” and much more….
Looking for Great Giveaways? How about winning a free, personalized, autographed copy of international bestseller, Peter James’ new book Absolute Proof? It’s EASY to enter [read more…]
URGENT: Authors Need to Read This! Publicists, too!
URGENT: Authors Need to Read This! Publicists, too! As a magazine publisher, one of the biggest problems I encounter during layouts is imagery; specifically the [read more…]
The October 2018 Issue of Books ‘N Pieces is HERE
This issue features: Craig DiLouie, Edward Willett, Richard Paolinelli, Lance Thompson, Jill Hedgecock and JS Ririe interviews, short stories by Sue Ellen Herring, Jay Seate, Charles Hitchcock, [read more…]
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We’ve revamped our Books ‘N Pieces Newsletter which we send out once a month. In it we offer advance peeks, extra items, things that you [read more…]
Writers On the Edge: Watch It
Q: The Writers’ Edge started last year (on YouTube), and features a wide range of guests from newbie and Indie authors, thru New York Times [read more…]
A Short Story by Mark Towse: Hugh’s Friend
When I speak to my friends we often joke and reminisce about the imaginary friends we used to have as kids, sometimes we would play [read more…]
An Exclusive (Full) Interview with Bestselling Crime Author Peter James: Who Says Crime Doesn’t Pay?
Peter James has had a most colorful life. He is a New York Times bestseller, as well as having 11 consecutive Sunday Times No 1s, [read more…]
Do You Like the October Issue Cover?
I’m very excited to show you the cover for the next issue of Books ‘N Pieces Magazine out at the end of next week. The [read more…]
The October Issue of B&P is Coming Soon! 90+ pages packed.
I know it’s a tease, but I am excited that the next issue is coming out. Hiding the new cover! We’ve spent this year testing [read more…]
Read the August 2018 Issue FREE…because it is FREE to read!
Here is a list of some of what is in this “packed” issue. If you like what you’re reading, please join our mailing list and [read more…]
The Message is the Medium but is Medium the Best Way to Message Your Writing?
I just joined MEDIUM, the online publication where you can read and post stories, articles, whatever content you feel will gain you an audience. I’ve [read more…]
GREAT NEWS for Books ‘N Pieces Readers
I am making the digital edition of Books ‘N Pieces Magazine FREE to EVERYONE! Read the August 2018 Issue FREE HERE If you have not joined [read more…]
Print/Digital Royalties and the New Kindle Print Process Pricing
Createspace has started phasing out of the self-publishing business, shifting to the Kindle Direct arm of the business, and in the process, changing up the [read more…]
The Scam of the Bestseller List
Have you ever wondered how one gets on the bestseller list, whether the New York Times, USA Today or even the Amazon list? Simply put [read more…]
“They Almost Never Ask Who Wrote the Bloody Movie!”
Any film buff can confirm that for any given movie, reference is usually given as such: “XYZ movie starring ABC actor, directed by PDQ director.” [read more…]
Being Literal Means Having To Be Careful
The Internet is vast and wonderful. It is also dank and creepy. This is not more apparent than the care you need in selecting domain [read more…]
Be Honest. What’s the Strangest Place Where You’ve Written?
Writers manage to write in the strangest of places, using whatever materials are handy. It could be a drink napkin at a restaurant or bar, [read more…]
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Join Our Mailing List and Unlock the Secrets of the Universe!! Well, maybe not the universe, although, who knows? But you will get our newsletter [read more…]