Your Publishing Poynters MARKETPLACE Newsletter: October 2009
Publishing Poynters Marketplace A Publishing Poynters supplement about Buying, Selling and Reviewing. Authors and publishers helping each other.
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IN THIS ISSUE OF THE MARKETPLACE
A. ParaStories-Stories/Information Wanted
B. ParaWants-Publishing Items, Services & Help Wanted
C. ParaSales-Companies/Properties/Jobs/Rights to buy or for sale/Remainders
D. ParaReviews-Reviews on Amazon and B&N wanted
E. ParaCoop-Co-operative marketing programs. Offer/Join.
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A. ParaStories
STORIES/INTERVIEWS/INFORMATION WANTED
NEED STORIES to flesh-out your book? List your wants here. Focus on a single topic and provide your contact information. Write tight: limit your listing to 100 words. Conform to the format so we can Copy\Paste and do not have to edit. Send your
listing to
DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com Put “Stories Wanted” in the Subject line of your email. There is no charge for listings.
WANT TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORY? Contact requesters directly. Do not send stories, etc. to Dan.
STORIES REQUESTED:
1. I'm collecting stories on Pastor's Wives who have gone through difficulties and stayed the marriage. Please use anonymous names but real situations. I'm also looking for divorcees and want to know how they bounced back and stayed focused on God through the trial.
Did you find love again? Did you leave the ministry? How did it impact the children? How did you rebound? Please e-mail me at
freyas@hotmail.com -Freya S. Williams
2. I'm looking for first-person stories from and about
people who crossing the Mexican-U.S. border illegally for a book I am researching. I want to talk to illegals, people who crossed illegally before becoming US or Canadian citizens, Border Patrol, coyotes, people who help them, and people who pursue them. Absolute privacy promised. Email:
Byarchie@msn.com 3. What are the things, (big or little), that you do to make this world a better place? I'm looking for out of the ordinary, such as saving the right lane at a traffic light for those turning; or simply
saying hello to every young child you see. Please email me at
vickijulian@sunflower.com --Vicki Julian
4. A New Breed of Books Happy Tails Books publishes breed-specific books full of thought-provoking stories
about adopted dogs. These books raise awareness about puppy mills and neglect, educate readers about dog adoption, and raise money for dog rescue groups through the donation of a portion of each sale. The series is called "Lost Souls: FOUND!” Happy Tails Books is collecting stories about any
adopted dogs, with an immediate need for stories about Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas, and Labrador Retrievers. Share a story, read our FAQ's, pick up a book, or sign up to be a Rescue Partner (non-profit rescue groups, only) at
http://happytailsbooks.com.
5. I’d like to hear from parents or teachers/counselors who have spoken to children about their body and boundaries or have intentionally not spoken to children about this subject. What are your concerns about having
this conversation? Do teachers and counselors need to get permission from parents to discuss it? Are counselors trained in how to handle a disclosure of past abuse? How early can we start talking to children? What age is too young? I’m a prosecutor, author and parent who writes on this
subject. I’m writing an article about how we can eliminate resistance to teaching children this important subject and start teaching it at a young age. I’d love to hear your stories. Thanks --Jill Starishevsky,
www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com,
info@MyBodyBelongstoMe.com 6. Startup Stories from Women who began their own business, large or small, as the result of a Crisis,
Drastic-Change or Unforeseen Event in their lives. Women who did not have a lot of money to start a business but, found a way. Women who winged-it, got creative, took a risk, or who have an unusual story to share about a Home-Based business, Cottage Industry, or a business you started outside the
home. My book is about inspiring Women who are non-business owner's, to take that first step. (please put STORIES in the subject Line)
carolann442@cs.com 7. I am looking for stories from people who were wrongfully
disinherited as an heir next in succession to the deceased, the story behind the disinheritance and the emotional trauma they faced from it. I am writing a book that will include these stories. Please email to Jeff Douglas at
Jeffcdgls@aol.com or call at (805) 484-2765. Thanks.
8. Looking for teen-aged girls and boys to contribute their stories on love, heartbreak, dealing with death or loss, teenaged angst, growing up and embarrassing moments. You can also submit in poetry
form/lyrics if that's what you are most comfortable in writing in. Stories/poems must be in your own words! Please submit you're work to: Veronica Ruggiero -
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B. ParaWants
ITEMS/SERVICES/HELP WANTED. This is a new section where book- and publishing-related items and services may be posted. Send your wants to
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C. ParaSales
SELLING
OUT/PARTNER WANTED/POSITIONS OPEN/TITLE CLOSEOUTS/ PUBLISHER SOLICITED/RIGHTS. Send your selling-out company or inventory items to
DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com. Put “ParaSales-Selling Out” in the subject
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D. ParaReviews
REVIEWS SELL BOOKS. Reviews make a book stand out. We can help each other by posting (five star) reviews at
Amazon.com, B&N.com, BooksAMillion.com and other web sites.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REVIEW BOOKS in your area of interest/expertise, contact the listing publisher directly with your Postal address. Do not send your request to Para Publishing. Please award the book at least four stars or
decline to review it. A review with fewer stars is harmful to sales. The book you receive is yours to keep.
IF YOU WANT YOUR BOOK REVIEWED on Amazon.com, B&N.com, etc, list it here in Publishing Poynters Marketplace (no charge). You must be willing to send a book and promotional
materials (review-book package) to readers of Publishing Poynters Marketplace who contact you. Make sure the book is already listed at Amazon.com. Just send your request and description to
DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com. Draft your request so that I do not have to edit it. Make it SHORT (100 words max), no italics or bold type. Just describe the book in a few words; don’t send a lengthy review of it. Lengthy submissions will be
returned for rewriting or ruthlessly cut. Reviewers only need enough information to see if they have expertise and an interest in your category. Supply full contact information including your email address. Write the draft as it should appear so that I do not have to do more than Copy\Paste. Put
“Review Wanted” in the subject line.
OFFERED FOR REVIEW:
1. Seeking review of Luna’s Life. After losing her teenage years in a Nazi concentration camp, this remarkable woman became a major figure in Christian-Jewish reconciliation here in the U.S. Honored by the
Pope, recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Seton Hall University, she still found time to be an exemplar American Mom, raising three successful children, serving on the Girls Scouts Council, participating in the League of Womens Voters, heading the New Jersey State Opera as its president, even
volunteering at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Contact: Caros Books, 16 Pinecrest Dr, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677. E-mail:
carosbooks@gmail.com.
2. Silent Sorority, by Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos, is the first book in 20 years to address what happens
when a couple can't conceive after years of "trying" and treatment. In this compelling, fresh memoir readers learn what awaits two people who want to be parents as they move away from the fertility treatment/adoption/mommy-and-daddy track. With humor, poignancy and grace, Pamela tells the story of
how a (barren) woman gets busy, angry, lost and found in an era of helicopter parents and Mom's Clubs. For review copies, contact Pamela:
ptsigdinos@yahoo.com. http:
www.silentsorority.com 3. Critical Conditions: The Essential Hospital Guide To Get Your Loved One Out Alive (Lemon Grove Press). Hospital care has become hazardous to the patient's health. There must be someone, a
family member or good friend, to act as a sentinel to prevent medical errors. An award winning book about how to be a proactive advocate for your hospitalized loved one in order to prevent medical errors, medication mistakes, the spread of hospital-acquired infectious diseases and more. Based on
over 150 interviews with registered nurses, physicians and hospital staff, families, the author's own experiences and hundreds of hours of research. For a review copy, please contact
Martine@CriticalConditions.com,
www.CriticalConditions.com 4. Searching For Mind-Over-Matter: Extraordinary Experiences of an Ordinary Joe. Author- Larry Rinzel "Mind-Over-Matter is really a misnomer. It's WILL-Over-Matter. Intending items
into the physical plane has 4 phases: 1. Will 2. Imagination 3. Mind (thoughts) 4. Emotions Many Law of Attraction proponents start their instructions with the Mind. They believe Will is part of the mind, not leader to the mind. This assumption makes manifestation difficult. Successful
manifestation generally requires strong Will. How does one develop strong Will and then use it for manifestation? Searching For Mind-Over-Matter: Extraordinary Experiences of an Ordinary Joe breaks the 4 phases listed into 10 practical steps. The steps are described via humorous but educational
situations from the author's life." --Larry Rinzel,
lrinzel@gmail.com ,
www.joyousintent.com.
5. Got heel pain? Anyone who has ever suffered from
plantar fasciitis will agree: it’s more than just a case of a sore foot. Try the sensation of a railroad spike jammed into your heel. In the United States alone, 30 million people become hobbled by the agonizing injury during their lifetime. Luckily, plantar fasciitis can be effectively
vanquished with conservative, active home treatment. This book contains your 30-point action plan to overcome plantar fasciitis.
Send request to
hafner.p@gmail.com for a review copy. --Patrick Hafner,
http://www.injuryafoot.com/ 6. FOR LOVE OF TEDDY What would you do to save your brother from the menace of drug dealers? Michael Kirkpatrick single-handedly takes them all on in this novel of brotherly love and
sacrifice. In a showdown with the town drug supplier, will Michael’s quick thinking and special maneuver he developed on the basketball court help him to bring down the supplier and get himself out of a terrifying situation? Be sure to read this exciting novel to see how Michael wins out and
saves his brother. Email
thewriter2b@msn.com for a copy if you would like to write a review for it. --Jo A. Fulkerson
7. River Passage by p.m.terrell. Creative non-fiction based on the true story of the Donelson Party
who left Virginia in 1779 for Fort Nashborough. Their river voyage took them through hostile Indian Territory at the height of the Chickamauga Indian Wars; they faced constant attacks, near starvation, disease, frostbite and deadly whirlpools. Some of the party were killed, some were captured, some
tortured and others burned at the stake... and some lived to tell the tale. Book has been admitted into Nashville Archives for future historians. More information at
http://maryneely.com/journey.htm. For review copy,
write to
web20081204@pmterrell.com 8. Seamanship Secrets by John Jamieson In the night, wind, rain, fog, big seas, strong currents, or congested waters, when there’s no time for textbook seamanship
solutions, what you need are shortcuts and techniques that work quickly and reliably every time. Collected from the vast accumulated lore of seamanship and navigation, here are the absolute essentials--185 tips and techniques that work without fail in the pilothouse or the exposed cockpit or flying
bridge of a shorthanded sail or powerboat. Contact John Jamieson at
j2sailing@gmail.com 9. Fire Gazer - Arson at the Wolfe House. Follow Ben Jennings around an Asheville that Thomas Wolfe would not have recognized. Ben
encounters visions of Zelda Fitzgerald, pagan rituals, a sub-culture embedded in the city’s infrastructure, and fires of unknown origin.
Ben becomes enamored by DC, a charismatic drifter with a dark world vision, and he is forced to confront DC’s rejection of culture and the art
it produces.
Through Ben’s private journal entries, learn of his struggle to overcome DC’s destructive cynicism and his pursuit of an artistic vision. Contact Rick Russell, Reminiscing Books, Asheville, NC,
Reminiscing@att.net 10. Leadership for Life, provides a new leadership paradigm that links the spiritual wisdom about leadership with secular views. It provides practical tips on discovering your perfection, passion and life's purpose and how these
aspects all impact your effectiveness as a leader. For a review copy please contact Doug Gehrman at
dbgehrman@hotmail.com. The Website is
www.bridgewaypub.com.
11. The book "A SPARK IN TIME" looks at five of Muriel Spark's novels generally considered to be among her best and which provide examples of her narrative technique, a sort of time-montage where images of the past and present
in the memories of her characters are juxtaposed to provide the reader with important information. This technique is perhaps what has made several of her novels to be so successfully adapted for the big screen, television and/or the stage - "The Driver's Seat", made into a film starring Elizabeth
Taylor, is but one example.
I am seeking reviews for my book. For a review copy, please contact
linette.bruno@orange.fr or visit my website :
http://www.outskirtspress.com/asparkintime 12. “In My Heart” is a must read for adult caretakers of elderly parents. This frank account is a sobering reminder that even someone willing to take
care of their parents is never really prepared. The book offers hope to those who are wondering what do when they may be faced with aging parents issues while continuing to cope with one’s own needs. This inspiring memoir of a deeply personal family story provides hope for what can be achieved
when one’s love of family is put to the ultimate test.
I am seeking reviews. For a review copy, contact:
ursula_hanks@msn.com or visit my website
http://www.outskirtspress.com/ursulahanks_inmyheart 13. Stick Out Your Balance Sheet and Cough: Best Practices for Long-Term Business Health by Gary W Patterson “What You Don’t Know
About Your Business Can Cost You Your Business.” Sticking out your balance sheet and coughing gets what you need to know in time for needed procedures which can mean the difference between life and death, in your business, department, life or job. This is no more comfortable than a visit to
your doctor, but every bit as important. Even if it’s bad news (maybe especially) you need to know. Gary Patterson
gary@FiscalDoctor.com 14. QUESTION AND ANSWER ENCOUNTERS WITH KENNETH G. MILLS Stone Wisdom by
Rolland G. Smith comprises commentaries and poetry from the unique perspective of one who has been on the front lines as a TV news anchor for more than 40 years. Unlike most in his profession, Rolland Smith writes from both the practical and spiritual viewpoint about his considerations of the
issues facing the world today. 132 pages $18.95 US/Can--Valerie Webster,
vwebster@rogers.com 15. I AM Says, "You Are…" Understanding Your Identity in Christ
I AM Says, “You Are...” guides women
through discovering and embracing their rock solid identity in Christ. This 30-day devotional study will teach you to identify patterns of thinking that contradict who God says you are. In the process, you will learn to replace unhealthy thought patterns, which CJ calls the trash, with the treasure
of truth found in Scripture.
www.unfadingbeautyministries.org/IAM.html http://cjrapp.wordpress.com 16. Stone Wisdom by Rolland G. Smith comprises
commentaries and poetry from the unique perspective of one who has been on the front lines as a TV news anchor for more than 40 years. Unlike most in his profession, Rolland Smith writes from both the practical and spiritual viewpoint about his considerations of the issues facing the world today.
132 pages $18.95 US/Can
Valerie Webster,
vwebster@rogers.com 17. Title of book: "Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life: Conquer Attention Deficit Disorder in 60 Days Without Ritalin." "Train Your Brain,
Transform Your Life: Conquer Attention Deficit Disorder in 60 Days Without Ritalin" is a self-help book that describes a 60-day program to help children and adults conquer ADD using a light and sound machine. The device was clinically tested in the public schools and found to significantly reduce
ADD behaviors, such as impulsiveness, inattentiveness and hyperactivity. Also, children’s reading scores increased— which reflects an improvement in their ability to concentrate, focus and retain information. Written in an entertaining and upbeat style, the book includes a chapter on the
scientific premise of Ritalin... and how you can get the same results with brain training (without ever swallowing a single pill!)
If you would like to review the book, please email the author at
nickyv@bellsouth.net
You can also check out the website at
http://www.trainyourbraintransformyourlife.com/ 18. Everything We Needed to Know About Business, We Learned Playing Music by Craig M. Cortello (ISBN 978-0-9789900-1-5) A compilation of 32
interviews/profiles of CEOs and business leaders who played music as a child or adolescent and view that experience as a defining one in preparing them for success. The 9 common lessons learned, attributes developed, and insights gained are identified, discussed, and illustrated through the
experience and personal accounts of the research participants. Ideal reading for business leaders, innovators, music educators, musicians, music hobbyists, and other music enthusiasts. For review copy only, e-mail
bookorders@LDV-Enterprises.com. See
www.BusinessMusician.com for additional info.
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