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Archive for May, 2008

“Believing Wholeheartedly In The Fantasy Of Her Life” on the Bookhabit Show

Friday, May 23rd, 2008
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ACAC Gaughen writes in the fantasy genre and considers herself lucky to be able to create her own stories, and lucky to be able to believe wholeheartedly in the fantasy of her life. Her family jokes that she doesn’t pay attention to the real world.

An American, she is heading back to Scotland to pursue her writing career. She says the most spectacular thing about Scotland for her was the difference in attitude. In America she was told that writing should be an “on the side” hobby, whereas in Scotland she was encouraged to purse it as a career, and she feels that the (more…)

100,000 Books Sold – And Now On Bookhabit…

Friday, May 16th, 2008
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FrankFrank Newman has sold over 100,000 copies of his books. That’s not bad in a market as small as New Zealand (pop. 4M). Frank predicts “ebooks are the future of book publishing. It will evolve the same way music has.” Because of this belief he has now put his Children’s books on Bookhabit so they can reach the world!

His investment books and the “Living Off the Smell of an Oily Rag” series have taken him to the best sellers list many times. He is now working on a series for children and has the five completed books available on www.Bookhabit.com. (more…)

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

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

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

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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…)

“Don’t Judge A Book By The Cover” with Bookhabit Host Clare Tanner

Thursday, May 8th, 2008
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AdamAdam Neal’s book Silence should not be judged by the “in your face”Silenca cover. The cover is meant to be a warning. It features a skull with the glowing eyes of the Hiroshima nuclear explosion. Adam discusses the danger and the very real crisis of our world today that he believes mean we are in the most important phase of the history of the planet. Listen here to hear what he considers are the two most important factors that have led him to this conclusion in this stimulating interview on The Bookhabit Show.

“Silence isn’t for the faint hearted”, said author Adam Neal, “it’s not for everyone. (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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Christopher Fyles & “The Boy Who Ate Himself” on The Bookhabit Show

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
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ChrisThe churning stomach, thoughts and feelings of a teenage boy are explored in Christopher Fyle’s new novel on www.Bookhabit.com. The Bookhabit Show talks to Christopher and learns more about this story of morality, right and wrong, and the role of religion, and the older woman.

Christopher, of course didn’t, eat himself, although he said some of the scenes were inspired by his own experiences as a teenage boy. For Richard, the central character, everything is either Right or Wrong. (more…)