MindStir Media Presents E-Book Publishing Packages
MindStir Media now offers three e-book publishing packages, which include custom front cover, e-book design/conversion, high royalties, and marketing consulting from a bestselling author… Some add-ons: Professional editing, image inserts, Twitter and Facebook advertising to approximately 7,000+ followers/fans combined, basic press release, and a 100% royalty option.
MindStir Media Celebrates Contingency’s Newest Achievement
Paula Wiseman’s Contingency deemed 2011 Readers Favorite Award Finalist in Christian – General Fiction.
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Aug 18, 2011 - Paula Wiseman’s Contingency (MindStir Media; ISBN 9780981964829), which has spent time on Amazon.com Christian Fiction bestseller lists (paperback and Kindle), can now add “2011 Readers Favorite Award Finalist in Christian – General Fiction” to its impressive list of achievements, including two National Indie Excellence Awards in May 2011.
To view Contingency’s placement—and the full list of finalists—visit the Readers Favorite Web site:http://readersfavorite.com/2011-award-contest-winners.htm. Winners will be announced September 1, 2011.
Author bio:
After working several years as research chemist, Paula Wiseman was blessed with the opportunity to stay home with her children and follow the writer’s path. Contingency: Book One: Covenant of Trust Series, her debut novel, frequents Amazon.com bestseller lists. Indemnity Book Two: Covenant of Trust Series, which has also landed on bestseller lists, is her second novel. Official Web site and blog:http://www.paulawiseman.com.
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media provides unique Mind-Stirring Publishing Solutions that help authors successfully self-publish, distribute, and market books. J.J. Hebert, bestselling author of Unconventional and founder of MindStir Media, works closely with MindStir authors in order to supply unparalleled self-publishing mentoring and one-on-one support. MindStir focuses on paperback book, e-book, and downloadable unabridged audiobook formats. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Web site:http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
Unlike many self-publishing companies, MindStir Media is transparent and easily accessible. Questions are clearly answered in the “How To Publish With MindStir Media” section of MindStir’s official Web site; additional questions are promptly answered via email or phone; book printing costs are listed on the site; book royalty figures are there as well; the self-publishing package prices are competitive and reasonable and do not contain hidden fees. We never pretend to be anything we’re not. It’s clear on the site that we use print-on-demand technology. We also make it clear that “Brick-and-mortar bookstores, especially large chain stores, are sometimes reluctant to stock titles produced by print-on-demand technology.” So if an author’s number one goal is to see his/her book in bookstores, self-publishing isn’t a good option. If an author is fine with mostly online sales (that’s where the market is headed anyway), self-publishing using print-on-demand should work well.
Have a question for MindStir? Send CEO/President Justin J. Hebert (aka J.J. Hebert) an email: justin.hebert@mindstirmedia.com.
Free Book Marketing from MindStir Media
The term free book marketing is self-explanatory, but words like “Goodreads” and “LibraryThing” –book marketing tools–are not. Here’s a short list of free book marketing tools each author should utilize:
- Blogger/WordPress/Tumblr: It’s important to have your own blog. You should write quality content relating to your book(s). For example: If you’ve written a fantasy novel, you could blog about fantasy writing, review comparable books, interview other fantasy authors, etc. Make sure to include book ordering information on your blog as well as subscribing options and icons linked to your social media accounts.
- Facebook: Read this post–Facebook For Authorsby Cindy Ratzlaff–to understand the personal profile, the fan page, and the benefits of using the leading social network as an author. Over 600 million people use Facebook nowadays, so it’s not a tool you can ignore!
- Goodreads: The #1 social networking site for book lovers. This site, from an author’s perspective, is all about targeted marketing and networking. You can network with tons of fans from your genre; include your book in Goodreads’ giveaway program (which they promote to their members for you!); customize your author profile after signing up for the free Goodreads Author Program; launch a targeted ad campaign with self-serve advertising (not free); and more!
- LibraryThing: Much like Goodreads, you can run a giveaway on LibraryThing.com (LT), but the LT giveaway program is superior. Here’s why: You can give away e-book downloads, which cost you absolutely nothing but help you gain readers and reviews. Each author also gets a free author profile like on Goodreads.
- Twitter: Technically a microblogging site, Twitter limits each post (i.e. tweet) to 140 characters, thus encouraging short bursts of info. This is an ideal place to quickly network and form relationships with other like-minded individuals, help them and they’ll help you (through “retweets,” etc.), share the behind the scenes moments of your life (not so “behind the scenes” anymore), spread some of your links, etc. Amazingly, you can do all of this on the go. Just install a Twitter app on your cell phone. Twitter does offer a Twitter 101 “course” at their site. Check it out if you’re trying to figure out how to get started.
- LinkedIn: This professional social network can help you connect with other authors, publishing professionals, reviewers, etc. Networking is definitely a form of book marketing. There are plenty of author/publishing groups you can join on LinkedIn as well.
Chinelo Benny Umunnakwe’s Purpose of the Powerful teaches readers how to realize their unlimited potential.
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HAMPTON, NH – Jul 12, 2011 – Purpose of the Powerful (ISBN: 978-09836771-4-7), written by Nigerian author Chinelo Benny Umunnakwe, is now available in paperback via Ingram and Baker & Taylor and through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and other sites worldwide.
Purpose of the Powerful, a quick and influential read at 108 pages, will teach you how to realize your unlimited potential, and also help you to see that you are a powerful person who was created for a purpose. Umunnakwe shares why you are created for achievement; why you must know yourself; why you must believe in yourself and your mission; and why you must seek and employ your purpose.
The title is also available in e-book format, readable on the Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, Kobo, and more. Visit the MindStir Media bookstore for more information.
Author bio:
Chinelo Benny Umunnakwe is a marketing expert with Equator Capital Ltd. Umunnakwe holds a degree in Banking/Finance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management. Chinelo is also a motivational and financial speaker. She currently resides in Nigeria with her husband and four children.
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media helps authors self-publish, distribute, and market paperbacks, e-books, and downloadable unabridged audiobooks. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. MindStir’s official website: http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Justin J. Hebert
800-767-0531
justin.hebert@mindstirmedia.com
Donna Raye, a full-time author from Central Florida, showcases her talents through her latest love story featuring Sanibel Island and two young lovers torn apart by conflicting dreams.
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HAMPTON, NH – Jul 12, 2011 – MindStir Media has released Sands of Sanibel: Book One: Sands of Sanibel Series (ISBN: 978-09819648-8-1), a book by full-time author Donna Raye. The 6×9” paperback novella is available through Ingram and Baker & Taylor and online with Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and other sites worldwide. Signed copies are available at the author’s official Web site: http://www.donnaraye.com.
Sands of Sanibel: Book One is a poignant tale about Catarina and Lars and their fascinating journey from adolescence on Sanibel Island to adulthood. What starts as a platonic friendship slowly transforms into something more, but Lars’ top secret navy missions and Catarina’s dream of becoming a marine biologist threaten to keep them apart.
Sands of Sanibel: Book One is also available in e-book format, readable on the Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, Kobo, and more.
Author biography:
Donna Raye currently resides in Central Florida, where she writes full-time and enjoys the majestic beauty of the water, wild life, and tropical flora. For more info, please visit http://www.donnaraye.com.
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media helps authors self-publish, distribute, and market paperbacks, e-books, and downloadable unabridged audiobooks. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Visit MindStir’s website: http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Justin J. Hebert
800-767-0531
justin.hebert@mindstirmedia.com
The Polar Bear Published by MindStir Media
Will Montgomery’s debut book encourages Christian readers to re-examine their walk with Christ.
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HAMPTON, NH – Jul 12, 2011 – The Polar Bear (ISBN: 978-09836771-9-2), a new MindStir Media release, is available as a 6×9” paperback through Ingram and Baker & Taylor and online with Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and other sites worldwide. Author Will Montgomery is offering, for a limited time, signed copies at his official Web site: http://www.writerwill.com.
From the back cover, written in Montgomery’s unique, humorous prose – “Look, I’m not going to waste my time and yours (more importantly) writing a summary of a book that you probably won’t read anyway. I could fill up this space with attention-grabbing catchphrases and Christian clichés, but the entire point of this book is the opposite of that. So if that’s what you’re looking for, then keep looking. But if you’re searching for a book that makes you laugh, makes you think, makes you angry, and makes you re-examine your walk with Christ, then plunk down the money already and let’s get it started. The Polar Bear awaits and I promise you won’t regret it.”
Jon Acuff, bestselling author of Quitter and Stuff Christians Like, describes Will Montgomery as “a fresh voice who writes with passion and purpose.” Sheri Rose Shepherd, bestselling author of the His Princess books, praises Will Montgomery as well: “[He] has profound wisdom in his writing and helps us all see from an eternal perspective.”
Author bio:
Will Montgomery is a Christian non-fiction writer who was born and raised in North Carolina and now lives in Nashville. He enjoys blogging, jogging, and anything else that ends in “ogging.” If you’d love to meet him and hear him talk for a bit, he likes to do that, too. The Polar Bear is his first book, so cut him some slack. He’ll do better next time.
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media helps authors self-publish, distribute, and market paperbacks, e-books, and downloadable unabridged audiobooks. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Visit MindStir’s website: http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Justin J. Hebert
800-767-0531
justin.hebert@mindstirmedia.com
MindStir Media’s Twitter Contest Winner to Receive Brand New Kindle Wi-Fi & Other Prizes
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To enter, one must:
1. Sign up for a (or use a pre-existing) Twitter account
2. Follow @mindstirmedia
3. Answer this question (with creativity and originality):What does literature mean to you?
4. Tweet an answer, along with hashtag #MINDSTIR. For (unoriginal, non-creative) example: Literature means a lot to me. #MINDSTIR
Once @mindstirmedia reaches 4,000 followers, one winner will be selected based on originality and creativity of entry. Each entrant should kindly ask their followers to follow @mindstirmedia so the goal of 4,000 followers can be achieved and the prize package can be given away.
For complete contest details and rules, please visit http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media supplies authors with Mind-Stirring Publishing Solutions to help them successfully self-publish, distribute, and market books. MindStir specializes in paperback, eBook, and downloadable unabridged audiobook formats. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Visit MindStir’s website: http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Justin J. Hebert
800-767-0531
justin.hebert@mindstirmedia.com
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Veronica’s Castle follows Veronica and her friends as they travel to distant places in five unique hot air balloons. Each balloon brings them to a new, dream-like land, where they encounter memorable characters and eventually a valuable lesson … Their journey begs a question: Was it all a dream, or is it only a dream when you stop believing?
Veronica’s Castle may be purchased at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and other fine booksellers. Visit the author, Gloria Cortina, at http://www.veronicascastle.com.
About the author:
Gloria Cortina was born in La Plata, Argentina and lived in California, New Hampshire and Massachusetts by the time she was 18. Born to an Argentine father and an Italian mother, Gloria grew up as the youngest of five kids. She began drawing at the age of 8 by duplicating the comics from the Sunday paper. She continued her art studies into college where she majored in Graphic Design at Endicott College. From then on, she pursued a career as a graphic and web designer, getting her start working at Boston’s most popular radio stations.
Now 28, Gloria lives in Boston, MA. Aside from writing and drawing children’s books, Gloria enjoys making jewelry, kayaking, and living life to its fullest with her friends and family.
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media supplies authors with Mind-Stirring Publishing Solutions to help them successfully self-publish, distribute, and market books. MindStir specializes in paperback, eBook, and downloadable unabridged audiobook formats. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Visit MindStir’s website: http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Justin J. Hebert
800-767-0531
justin.hebert@mindstirmedia.com
From PRlog: http://www.prlog.org/11361329-self-publishing-company-announces-virtual-book-tour-service.html
MindStir Media’s new Convenience Book Tour service provides a way for authors to go on tour without leaving their homes.
Mar 09, 2011 – Today, MindStir Media announces a new author service, the Convenience Book Tour. This month-long tour takes place on twenty high trafficked blogs geared toward each author and his/her book. Several of the blogs are even syndicated into USA Today, Chicago Times, and Wall Street Journal for maximum exposure. The touring author will write guest blog posts, take part in author interviews, and/or receive book reviews by bloggers.
The Convenience Book Tour service is available to MindStir and non-MindStir authors. Interested authors should visit http://www.mindstirmedia.com to learn more and place an order.
ABOUT MINDSTIR MEDIA:
MindStir Media, a self-publishing and book marketing company utilizing print-on-demand technology, supplies authors with Mind-Stirring Publishing Solutions to help them successfully self-publish and distribute books. MindStir specializes in paperback, eBook, and downloadable audiobook formats. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Justin J. Hebert
800.767.0531
