Surviving in a Heartless world: Teen author Mya Zemlock talks about her zombie debut novel

Surviving in a Heartless world: Teen author Mya Zemlock talks about her zombie debut novel

Zombies are a much more logical, possible supernatural occurrence. If I told you, in twenty years, that vampires were attacking the Earth and that we were all going to die, you would probably laugh, with no doubt in your mind that I was crazy. Even if I told you it was zombies instead of vampires, you still wouldn't believe me. But there would be that nagging voice in the back of your mind that would say, "But maybe..."

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“Just Get Out There and Move” Master Athlete Olga Kotelko Leaves Gold Legacy

“Just Get Out There and Move” Master Athlete Olga Kotelko Leaves Gold Legacy

“We fear for the children today because everything is so stationery,” said Roxanne who has begun promoting the book. “Olga would say, 'Just get out there and move.' I know the book will go on and on and on. Her voice is there, her attitude to life and her philosophy, summed up in eight words: love, think, pray, work, move, eat, give, rest.”

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Outlaw Principles: An Epic Comeback Story

Outlaw Principles: An Epic Comeback Story

Never give up and always believe in yourself regardless of current results. The road to success with any goal isn't an easy one, but it can be done. I'd also like to add that thinking outside the box never hurts. Just because certain methods for writing or marketing haven't been used before, doesn't mean you shouldn't utilize them.

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Make your dialogue deliver a one-two punch

Make your dialogue deliver a one-two punch

For many writers, figuring out how to punch up their dialogue is a bit of a challenge. As one literary agent says, “good dialogue illuminates your characters, moves your plot forward and develops relationships.” She goes on to write, “If you find that your dialogue does need explanation, then frankly, something is wrong with your dialogue.”

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Chat with Gourmand Award Winning Author Rebecca Klemke

Chat with Gourmand Award Winning Author Rebecca Klemke

Decades Of Decadence, WINNER of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2014 for “Best Culinary History Book”, representing Canada – a prestigious and honourable international achievement. The Gourmand Awards are considered the Oscars in the food and wine world. 

 

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Author Spotlight: Kirsten Fullmer - From Pinterest to Bookshelves

Author Spotlight: Kirsten Fullmer - From Pinterest to Bookshelves

Shabby Chic has found quite a bit of support amongst the Pinterest community. As Kirsten's writing style is quite visual, it is only natural for her series to find support on such a visual social media platform. “I started out with different boards. I went through and pinned things which were related to my book. Each story will have their own corresponding Pinterest board.” 

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Author Spotlight: M.P Fedunkiw Shares the Importance of Knowing Your Audience

Author Spotlight: M.P Fedunkiw Shares the Importance of Knowing Your Audience

Right from the first page, Fedunkiw intended to write for a particular audience; professional graduate students. “The voice that I have given the characters was very deliberate. You have to be a bit of a nerd to enjoy this book ... I like to think of it as cerebral humour.” 

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Multicultural Canada, from A to Z

Multicultural Canada, from A to Z

An elementary school teacher living in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Aum Nicol wrote her new book The Multicultural Alphabet to teach children about Canada's wonderful diversity. Written during her treatment for breast cancer, The Multicultural Alphabet is taking Aum across the nation to share her dream and inspire others to achieve theirs.

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14 year old author publishes his first Sci-Fi novel "Frank’s Quantum Adventure"

14 year old author publishes his first Sci-Fi novel "Frank’s Quantum Adventure"

I began writing in the seventh grade, but I've been fascinated by writing and literature since I was little. My seventh grade Language Arts teacher, Mr. Lemmo helped me realize my full writing potential and encouraged me to expand ‘Frank’s Quantum Adventure’ into everything it has become.

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Earn up to 70% in royalties with FriesenPress eBooks:

Earn up to 70% in royalties with FriesenPress eBooks:

FriesenPress unveils our new eBook publishing service, offering our valued authors with DRM free eBooks royalties of up to 70%. FriesenPress will promote them online at the FriesenPress bookstore, where readers can download all eBook formats (PDF, ePub and Kindle Format) to their devices for one price.

 

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