As a publisher and now a bookseller, this is one strategy I have to give some thought to. (Only question: How to implement?) The Guardian just posted an interesting article about how mention of Wuthering Heights in the Twilight series of vampire novels and films (it’s the central couple’s favorite book) has resulted in a [...]
Guinevere: On The Eve Of Legend
Cheryl Carpinello
ISBN: 9781432737047$10.95
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At the dawn of Camelot, one young girl is about to take her place beside the greatest king in England’s history….
She is a mere child of twelve. But in these medieval days, this is the age when childish things must be put away and greater responsibilities accepted—all [...]
I knew Spain Rodriguez about 17 years ago back when the Mission District of San Francisco was a vibrant arts scene. He was teaching comic book drawing at the Mission Cultural Center and my son and I were in his class. By then this was long past his wild man underground days—he’d settled down with [...]
Soaring Eagle, Spirit of the Wind
H. J. CourtrightLiterary Art PublishersISBN: 0974486612$8.95
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Rosalie, a self-destructive woman, is summoned into the spirit world and persuaded to embark upon a quest of discovery. Along the way she must develop the will to battle the greatest of all foes, herself, a battle she is destined to lose if not [...]
Now that I’ve got your attention, let me ask you: Was that said sarcastically or complimentarily?
A posting here a couple days ago got me thinking about the subject of sarcasm and what it means not to be able to recognize it (find his Kevin Spacey/SNL example here). Sarcasm is a linguistic disguise—words said perfectly straightforwardly [...]
Summoned The NovelThe Novel
Stan The Man GriffinSTM EntertainmentISBN: 9780615237282$12.95
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“Summoned The Novel” tells the story about The Most controversial decision in United States history, and how one Scientist Dr. Michael Stein, uncovers a plot by the United States Military, to use this decision, to create an army of Monsters, that will eventually; terrorize the [...]
A while ago, I wrote a bit about my good freind, Angelo Solera, and how he suprised me with his decision to go with a local printer. I wrote about the benefits of doing so, and how this is often an overlooked option as we tend to go out into the world (wide web) [...]
Starlings in the Park
Jeanne JohnsonBlue Lupin PressISBN: 9780977776818$14.95
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Eighteen compelling stories revealing the extraordinary resilience, courage and hope of ordinary people as they seek to overcome loneliness, hardship and loss. From three-year-old Annie to elderly Harry, you will be both saddened and heartened by what you encounter here.
“You will want to read it more than [...]
Once I began opening IndieBookMan up to some of my friends, things started to get a little weird over at facebook. I was pulling the IndieBookMan feed into my facebook account, so that all of my posts were reposted there for all of my friends to see.
But now that I am not writing all [...]
Whirling Fire
Jack L Thomaslyndonjacks publicationsISBN: 0965984303$14.00
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Life was simple – living in bunkers, bathing out of wells, avoiding booby traps – but advisors learned that the Vietnamese culture was deep, rich and complex. In this poignant collection, Mr. Thomas graphically portrays his feelings about the pain, confusion and senselessness of this war.
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