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Book Trailers and Book Ads: Why They Are Useful Tools!
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Book Trailers and Book Ads: Why They Are Useful Tools!

Posted on September 7, 2019September 11, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Book Ads and BookTrailers WORK! Now, some people will tell you that no one will buy a book after seeing a book trailer. My response……

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AudioBook Narration: Can You Hear Me Now? by Jill Hedgecock

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Before there was Audible, before there were books on CDs, audio books were recorded on cassette tapes. In 1979. Henry Trentman founded Recorded Books and…

The Ins and Outs of Audible for Authors by Jill Hedgecock
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The Ins and Outs of Audible for Authors by Jill Hedgecock

Posted on June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

Founded in 1995, Audible is the world’s most prolific producer of audiobooks. For authors, Audible could be a way to reach a broader audience. ACX…

Author Success Story: Sheridan Anne and Making a Living Writing Novels.
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Author Success Story: Sheridan Anne and Making a Living Writing Novels.

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Books 'N Pieces

An author, posting to a popular Facebook group: 20Booksto50K   shared her success in publishing that seemed noteworthy to share with you (with her permission,…

Writing Music That Will Keep You Fueled
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Writing Music That Will Keep You Fueled

Posted on December 8, 2018December 16, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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?
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Amazon’s Big Problem with Kindle Print Books. Are You Affected?

Posted on December 6, 2018December 7, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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! ?‍♂️
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? A Killer List of Books You Should Buy for Christmas! ?‍♂️

Posted on December 1, 2018December 2, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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.
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Another Happy (JS Ririe Books) Winner.

Posted on November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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
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? One Happy (Peter James) Book Winner

Posted on November 25, 2018December 2, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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…

Will You Die Before You Are Published, and Does It Matter?
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Will You Die Before You Are Published, and Does It Matter?

Posted on November 14, 2018November 15, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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…

URGENT: Authors Need to Read This! Publicists, too!
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URGENT: Authors Need to Read This! Publicists, too!

Posted on October 4, 2018October 7, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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…

Print/Digital Royalties and the New Kindle Print Process Pricing
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Print/Digital Royalties and the New Kindle Print Process Pricing

Posted on September 1, 2018November 24, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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…

The Scam of the Bestseller List
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The Scam of the Bestseller List

Posted on August 21, 2018November 24, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

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…

An Author Challenge From A Bestselling Author! Is This Right For You?
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An Author Challenge From A Bestselling Author! Is This Right For You?

Posted on August 10, 2018August 12, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

A LIFE-CHANGING CHALLENGE! Bestselling Indie author, Mike Wells, has  a challenge for authors who have completed a novel  in any genre (as long as it…

Writers: Join our Facebook Group and Promote Yourself!
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Writers: Join our Facebook Group and Promote Yourself!

Posted on August 1, 2018August 10, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Writers: we are happy to promote your work. We know how tough it is to get traction, to reach an audience, to interact with readers,…

Should Authors, Actors, Artists etc, Keep Their Politics Out of Their Art?
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Should Authors, Actors, Artists etc, Keep Their Politics Out of Their Art?

Posted on July 24, 2018August 10, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Editorial: It’s a disturbing trend. Everywhere you look, actors, authors, anyone with a degree of visibility, all seem to favor pushing their political views to…

Meet the Famous Writer – George Washington – Yes THAT George Washington
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Meet the Famous Writer – George Washington – Yes THAT George Washington

Posted on June 28, 2018September 20, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Here’s a writer you should recognize – George Washington. Yes, THAT George Washington. Aside from being a prolific writer of letters, all of which you…

A WARNING TO WRITERS AND A SOLUTION
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A WARNING TO WRITERS AND A SOLUTION

Posted on April 17, 2018September 20, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

Are you looking for a publisher to help get your book ready? Cover, edits, proofing, layout, uploading, marketing…these are all aspects involved. And there are…

Notebooks, Apps, Programs and How You Prep to Write
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Notebooks, Apps, Programs and How You Prep to Write

Posted on February 9, 2018September 20, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

If you’ve spent any time reading up on other writers and how they manage their work, you probably have an idea of how to arrange,…

Writers-Submit Your Stories
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Writers-Submit Your Stories

Posted on February 6, 2018August 10, 2018 by Books 'N Pieces

BNP Magazine is accepting short stories for possible publication in Books ‘N Pieces Magazine. Payment on publication. Click the SUBMIT tab for more information.

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"Distant Rumors" by William Gensburger. Reviewed by Jill Hedgecock, The Diablo Gazette - click HERE to read or click image to BUY.)

“With his ability to transform the commonplace into the extraordinary, Gensburger delivers a sophisticated collection that will stay with the reader for long.”
~The Prairies Book Review

“William’s short stories are spectacular.  The writing is excellent and the stories move at just the right pace. The characters are weird and wonderful.  It was a pleasure to read and I enjoyed this book very much.” - Allison Rose

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