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Self-Publishing Book Review of the Week

Self-Published Book Review of the Week: The Student Prophet: Initiation Rites

The Student Prophet: Initiation Rites

by James Nicholas Logue

This self-published book was recently reviewed by www.readerviews.com:

As a psychologist and reviewer I found this book to be an incredible read. I have many friends who are clairvoyants and psychics and yet I never believed their ability. The author has reached into a world that is unknown to most.

Jeff Fitzpatrick is a young man who has a gift to see what is coming. Many will pass him off as “crazy.” There are in our world special people who can “see” what is coming. Through the help of angels and strength they learn to use this talent to help others.

Trying to fit into college and have fun with his friends, Jeff realizes that many times he sees what is going to happen. He doesn’t understand how or why, but he knows it gives him the “willies.” Yet at the same time, he knows that he must let someone know of his dreams.

He works with the FBI and has found that it is difficult to be in school, have a life and work for the FBI. Yet his dreams will not let him go. He also finds that God has a different purpose for him in life. Is he prepared for this? Is his family?

“The Student Prophet: Initiation Rites” by James Nicholas Logue is a great book that captures you from the first pages and you can’t put it down.

For more information or to order the book, visit the author’s webpage: www.outskirtspress.com/thestudentprophet


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Twitter Contest Winner: Instock – The Conference for Self Publishers

Last week we asked you to sum up the future of self-publishing in 140 characters or less for a chance to win a free registration with the INSTOCK self-publishing conference in San Francisco.

@bernie_malonson was our Twitter winner!  Congratulations @bernie_malonson!

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SPAdvice

About INSTOCK

In its first year, the one day INSTOCK Conference is scheduled to include workshops and panel discussions among successful self publishers, marketing pros, executives from the traditional publishing industry and others who will get you thinking strategically about your books. Panels will address marketing your book, finding your audience, publicity tactics, pricing your product and more.

INSTOCK – The Conference for Self Publishers
July 18, 2009
Hotel Monaco, San Francisco

Website: http://www.instockconference.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/InstockConf

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Self Publishing Twitter Contest – 2 more days!

Can you sum up the future of self-publishing in 140 characters or less? Give it a try!

From your Twitter account send a reply tweet with your response to @SPAdvice to enter for a chance to win a free registration with the INSTOCK self-publishing conference in San Francisco July 18th – a value worth $195. Each reply tweet you send through July 9, 2009 counts as an entry and the winner (chosen at random) will be announced on July 10th.

About INSTOCK
In its first year, the one day INSTOCK Conference is scheduled to include workshops and panel discussions among successful self publishers, marketing pros, executives from the traditional publishing industry and others who will get you thinking strategically about your books. Panels will address marketing your book, finding your audience, publicity tactics, pricing your product and more.

INSTOCK – The Conference for Self Publishers
July 18, 2009
Hotel Monaco, San Francisco

Website: http://www.instockconference.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/InstockConf


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Self-Published Book Review of the Week: The Edge: How to Find and Balance Yourself in an Unbalanced World

The Edge: How to Find and Balance Yourself in an Unbalanced World

by T.D. Kruser

This self-published book was recently reviewed by www.readerviews.com:

I have had the opportunity to read and review many self-help books, but I must say that I found the author’s writing to be very informative and inspiring. He covers many topics from spirituality, to society and the world. I found his directness and honesty very sincere.

Some of the interesting points I found were his thoughts on past failures. He asks how much we need to continue delving on this. He continues to say that often we are afraid we will repeat past mistakes.He requests that we don’t let this happen and learn to take risks, from each mistake we make we learn.

In the chapter “On Other Philosophical Matters,” the author talks about people who confuse having a sense of low self-esteem with feeling out of place or just not knowing himself or herself very well. It is important that we learn to know ourselves, prioritize our goals and values. He also states that this is not uncommon- many of us do not know what we want out of life and what we should be doing.

In “Societal Matters: On Society and the World” he provides readers with “A pronounced societal trend has been an overall degradation in the amount of empathy and respect shown toward other people.” Regardless of our views of others, we should keep an open mind, and listen to what others say or believe. We as a society tend to act aggressively toward those who do not share the same beliefs we have. In addition, we are more worried about our “self” than we are for the good of the community.

Throughout the book he has placed many poems that address the issues he discusses. He also provides some blurbs or words of wisdom to make us think about who we are, what we want and how we treat others.

I enjoyed “The Edge” by T.D. Kruser very much. The author addresses many issues that we confront on a daily basis.

For more information or to order the book, visit the author’s webpage: www.outskirtspress.com/TheEdge



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Self-publishing, Obama, and the American Economy

The New York Times reported today that the US lost almost 500,000 more jobs in June 2009. “These numbers are indicative of a continued, very severe recession,” commendted Stuart Hoffman of PNC Financial Services in Pittsburgh. Pressure continues to weigh the Obama administration and its $787 billion stimulus plan, while some economists call for an additional round of government stimulus dollars.

Hmmm

I attended a conference recently where one speaker notably remarked, “People tell me there is a recession. I simply choose not to participate.”

Sure, we’ve seen some disturbing fallout over the past year, but it’s time to move the accident from the road and press on the gas pedal. The efficiency, timeliness, and effectiveness in advancements provided through independent and self-publishing offers authors the opportunity for their own stimulus package. Businesses leaders, entrepreneurs,  industry experts, speakers, and more are finding book publishing as an avenue to promote themselves and their work, leading to growth, credibility, and investment dollars, not to mention the ancillary benefit of ongoing royalties on book sales.

No-brainer? Give it a shot. Adversity engenders growth, and self publishing at the edge of the envelope. Don’t miss the train.

Karl Schroeder


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