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Books ‘n’ Such interview Mark Levine on The Fine Print of Self-Publishing

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Thinking of Self-Publishing? Listen to This Interview to Find Out What to Look for in Self-Publishers So You Won’t Get Ripped Off!

Diane Eble Diane Eble interviews Mark Levine, author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing: The Contracts & Services of 45 Self-Publishing Companies–Analyzed, Ranked and Exposed. Mark Levine

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Listen to find out the biggest mistakes authors make when they self-publish (and how to avoid them), the number one way self-publishing companies gouge authors, and more.

You will also discover how you can ask Mark Levine your burning questions about self-publishing, and how to attend the upcoming Virtual Book Tour on The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.

Listen and learn … formulate your question for Mark Levine … check out his book … and know that you don’t have to be ripped off by any self-publishing company if you’re armed with this knowledge. (Yes, there are good companies out there!)

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Books ‘n’ Such – What Can the Struggles of a Woman in the 1850’s Teach Us about Our Own Lives?

Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Diane Eble Diane Eble interviews Jane Kirkpatrick, author of Mending at the Edge Jane Kirkpatrick

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Diane Eble interviews best-selling and award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick as they discuss Jane’s Change and Cherish Series, comprised of three novels, the last of which is her newest, A Mending at the Edge. The trilogy is based on the true story of Emma Giesy, a 1850s woman of courage who came West and helped settle Washington coast’s Willapa Bay area. Discover how the struggles Emma dealt with then—in 1850—are like the struggles that modern women face now.

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Books ‘n’ Such – “The Story Behind the Story” of Don Piper’s Amazing Trip to Heaven—and Back

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Diane Eble Diane Eble interviews Cecil Murphey, coauthor of 90 Minutes in Heaven Cecil Murphey

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Cecil Murphey, award-winning coauthor of 90 Minutes in Heaven, the book that has remained on the New York Times Bestseller List since 2006, reveals the story behind the amazing story of Don Piper’s trip to heaven and back. Find out what went into writing the story (including why Cecil almost didn’t write the book, and who came up with the bestselling title), and the amazing impact it’s had on people all over the world.

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Place to get a free book (must listen to get the link!)

www.themanbehindthewords.com – Cecil Murphey’s Web site, where you can sign up for his insightful newsletter

www.choosingyourbestsellingtitle.com – program and Special Report that shows authors how to choose a winning title—such as 90 Minutes in Heaven!

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Diane Eble Interviews Alex Mandossian On How Virtual Book Tours Are Revolutionizing The Publishing World

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
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Welcome to Books ‘n’ Such!

Diane Eble interviews Alex Mandossian, CEO of Heritage House Publishing and the creator of Virtual Book Tour Systems.

Alex Mandossian
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This Books ‘n’ Such program focuses on many authors, as Diane Eble interviews Alex Mandossian on the hundreds of authors he’s interviewed as a Virtual Book Tour host. Alex Mandossian is the CEO of Heritage House Publishing and the creator of Virtual Book Tour Systems, a way to sell books that is changing the face of publishing. Alex reveals how (more…)

Diane Eble interviews Rick Frishman on Where’s Your Wow?—and Publishing Insider Secrets

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
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Diane Eble interviews Rick Frishman, publishing and publicity veteran and bestselling author of Where’s Your Wow: 16 Ways to Make Your Competitors Wish They Were You.

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Diane Eble interviews Rick Frishman, publishing and publicity veteran and bestselling author who has been featured on Oprah and other television and radio shows and featured in scores of newspapers and magazines. The discussion focuses on Frishman’s new book, Where’s Your Wow: 16 Ways to Make Your Competitors Wish They Were You. Frishman and Eble discuss not only how to find your “wow,” but also such publishing matters as how to choose great book titles and how would-be authors can get published easier than they may imagine.

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Books ‘n’ Such – The Novel You Have to Give Away

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Diane Eble Diane Eble interviews William P. Young, author of the wildly successful novel, The Shack. Paul Young
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The Shack is currently on bestseller lists. Find out why author Eugene Peterson said, “This book has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress did for his. It’s that good!” Find out why most readers of this book feel they have to get several copies to give away to loved ones (hint: reading it is often a spiritual experience). (more…)

Books ‘n’ Such Interviews Dennis Marcellino on The Big Question of Life: “Why Are We Here?”

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
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Diane Eble interviews Dennis Marcellino, author, speaker, and musician.

Dennis Marcellino

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A recent survey on CNN Headline News found that the #1 interest of 43% of Americans is, “What is the meaning of life?” On this edition of Books ‘n’ Such, Diane Eble interviews author, speaker, and musician Dennis Marcellino on a book that guides readers to answer for themselves this most important question. (more…)

Books ‘n’ Such Reviews Two Must-Read Books by Seth Godin

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Diane Eble Diane Eble reviews two books by Seth Godin that have made a profound impact on her life personally and professionally.
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First is The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick). Diane explains what The Dip is, what Seth Godin says about how to discern between a Dip and a Cul-de-Sac, and some key questions to ask yourself when deciding whether to quit to to stick. Diane also (more…)

Books ‘n’ Such Interviews Frank Viola on Pagan Christianity–Exploring the Roots of Common Church Practices

Monday, April 7th, 2008
Diane Eble

Welcome to Books ‘n’ Such

Diane Eble interviews Frank Viola, author of the controversial book, Pagan Christianity?.

Pagan Christianity Book Cover
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This week Diane Eble interviews Frank Viola, author of the controversial book, Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices, coauthored with George Barna (Tyndale, 2008). On March 18, Diane conducted a Virtual Book Tour in which Frank Viola and George Barna answered questions from more than 650 submissions at www.askfrankandgeorge.com. In this Books ‘n’ Such interview, Diane asks (more…)

Books ‘n’ Such Interviews Dr. Kathy Koch on Identifying Children’s Greatest Strengths

Monday, March 31st, 2008
Diane Eble Diane Eble interviews Dr. Kathy Koch, the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc Dr Kathy Koch
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This podcast will enlighten any parent or educator who cares about the self-esteem of children and wants to see them learn as fully as possible. Diane Eble interviews Dr. Kathy Koch, the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Kathy is a public speaker whose main purpose is to give people strategic solutions for their discouragement dilemma. Her practical and relevant ideas are (more…)