The Only Thing Worse Than Being an Abandoned Child, is a Child Abandoned Because He’s Deaf
Press Release: BOISE, Idaho – Jan. 8, 2019 Author and volunteer for the deaf, Danielle Calloway, highlights a true life story of a young deaf boy (Nicolás) …
Coming in 2019: More Than Just Our Magazine
We’re starting 2019 off with MORE! • Books ‘N Pieces Magazine will become a MONTHLY magazine, starting with the February issue (our next issue). Still …
Learn to Self-Publish Professionally & Affordably! Hands-On Training?
Books ‘N Pieces Magazine/Alt Publish is pleaded to announce a new guided, instructional program starting early 2019: Bestseller on a Budget™️, a complete, instructional program …
A Writer in the Room: An Interview with Jill Hedgecock
Jill Hedgecock, among many other things, writes our book review column. Her book Rhino in the Room has been released, a powerful story of …
The Monsters of Eden: A Short Story by Salvatore Difalco
Wulfstan followed Margot into the misted atrium. Ferns and leafy plants made a rain forest impression. Hidden speakers pumped out soothing atonal music. A few …
The Goodbye Man: A Short Story by Jay Seate
“Life asked Death, ‘Why do people love me, but hate you?’ Death responded, ‘Because you are a beautiful lie, and I am a painful truth.’ …
Other Bad Habits: A Short Story by Sue Ellen Herring
Shaun holds the door for me, but Joey shoves ahead, pulling cigarette and lighter from somewhere. I give him a look, but he lights up …
The December Issue of Books ‘N Pieces Magazine is Available Now.
Our year-end issue is bigger than ever, featuring 6 short tories, 6 interviews, as well as book review, book chapters, articles, and more. The print …
Writing Music That Will Keep You Fueled
I heard this song first, then listened to a few more. It’s addictive and frankly makes me want to stop what I am doing and …
Amazon’s Big Problem with Kindle Print Books. Are You Affected?
Still Twitchy After All This Time! What used to be a streamlined process of publishing a print book with Createspace, has become somewhat of a …
🔔 A Killer List of Books You Should Buy for Christmas! 🧞♂️
Books make an affordable, high-quality, and enjoyable gift for Christmas, birthdays, as well as other notable days throughout the year. So let me ask you… …
Another Happy (JS Ririe Books) Winner.
JS Ririe let us know that one of the winners of an autographed Book 1 & 2 of her Indecision’s Flame series emailed her. Amber Homer of …
😀 One Happy (Peter James) Book Winner
Steve Cattrell, who won the personalized and autographed hardback of Peter James‘ Absolute Proof, sent us this photo after receiving his copy. We hope he enjoys …
TIP: A Few FREE Ways to Edit Your Writing🖌
Let’s face it; editing your work can be a time-consuming, and costly exercise, although one that is vital to successful writing. There are a few …
Turkeyism
You should be able to make me dribble from write your turkey description. Can you? I challenge you. My sample below: add yours. Crisp, taut, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
➪ 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, …