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Guest: Mark Coker Mark Coker founded Smashwords in 2008 to change the way books are published, marketed and sold. Mark is co-author along with his wife, Lesleyann, of Boob Tube, a novel that explores the behind-the-scenes world of daytime television soap operas. It was Mark's experience trying to get Boob Tube published that inspired him to start Smashwords. He believes Smashwords holds the promise to make publishing more enriching for authors, readers and publishers. Mark is also the author of The Smashwords Style Guide (how to format an ebook), The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book) and The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success (best practices of the most commercially successful ebook authors). In the four years since its launch, Smashwords has grown to become the leading ebook distributor serving indie authors, small presses and literary agents. Over 50,000 authors from around the world publish and distribute more than 180,000 books at Smashwords. In June 2010, The Wall Street Journal named Mark one of the "Eight Stars of Self-Publishing." In March 2012, MediaBistro named Mark one of the "Five Ebook Experts to Watch." In June 2012, Forbes profiled Mark in feature story titled, Apple's Biggest (Unknown) Supplier of E-Books. ith Mark's previous startup, BestCalls.com, which he launched in 1999, he helped level the playing field for small stock market investors, who at the time were denied access to the earnings conference calls of publicly traded companies. His work with BestCalls, as a champion for fair disclosure, was a catalyst for the SEC’s ground breaking Regulation FD. BestCalls was acquired in 2002 by Shareholder.com and was owned and operated by the Nasdaq Stock Exchange up until 2010. THE BOOK: “The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success ” Learn the 29 best practices of the bestselling self-published ebook authors. This updated 2013 edition of The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success has already helped tens of thousands of self-published ebook authors publish more professionally. This ebook is a must-read for every writer, author, publisher and literary agent. Whether you're considering publishing a book for the first time, or you're a long-time veteran, this book will help you take your self-publishing to the next level. Includes a comprehensive glossary of e-publishing terms. No technical experience necessary! A great companion to Mark Coker's other popular e-publishing guides, The Smashwords Style Guide (how to format and publish an ebook for free) and The Smashwords Book Marketing Guide (how to market any book for free).
Guest: Brian S. Pratt Brian S. Pratt has been an avid reader of fantasy novels for more than twenty-five years, amassing a personal collection numbering over a thousand titles. He has experienced many diverse opportunities, which has only expanded his creative endeavors. He currently lives in Lynnwood, WA with his three children and works as a driving instructor THE BOOK: “Fires of Prophecy”(The Morcyth Saga) Trapped within the City of Light when it fell to the Empire, James’ young friend and companion Miko, had been captured by the Empire's forces and is now being taken as a slave into the Empire. The last thing he’d told Miko before they were separated was: “I’ll find you.” Now James, with the help of some new found allies, travels into the Empire to rescue his friend. Acting as a caravan merchant from Cardri, he goes from city to city in his attempt to find his friend. From the City of Light, to the slave markets of Korazan, even unto the Empire's capital itself, James continues in his search for his friend Miko, unwilling to leave him to his fate. In this exciting second book of the epic fantasy series, The Morcyth Saga, Brian S. Pratt has continued to give us the heart pounding action that his readers so much enjoyed in the first novel.
Guest: J. D. Nixon J.D. Nixon lives in beautiful Queensland in Australia. She started writing in 2009, simply because she wanted to do “something creative” and has not stopped since She is now producing two series of books: The Heller series (first book Heller) features the frequently outlandish adventures of security officer Tilly Chalmers and her complicated relationship with her beautiful, mysterious and intense boss Heller. The Little Town series (first book Blood Ties) features police officer Tess Fuller and her struggle to survive a long-standing vendetta with the feral Bycraft family and at the same time manage the tense relationship between her new partner, Finn Maguire, and her boyfriend, Jake Bycraft. Her author dream is to one day write a short story (which for J. D. Nixon will probably be about 50,000 words!) where Tilly & Heller meet Tess & Finn. Her message to her readers is simple: “I hope you enjoy reading my books as much as I enjoyed writing them!” THE BOOK: “Blood Ties” Book 1 in the Little Town series. Police officer Tess Fuller has her hands full trying to maintain order in a poorly-resourced small mountain town overrun by the beautiful, arrogant and lawless Bycraft family. And nobody in town has suffered at their hands as much as the Fuller family. But what will her new sergeant, Finn Maguire, a serious by-the-books city cop, think of her renegade policing style? And will they be able to work together to save Tess’ life when her feud with the Bycrafts escalates dangerously, while also trying to solve the intersecting mysteries of possible land fraud, an abandoned suitcase of money and a peeping tom with a preference for older women? Jack Girardi, Partner at Girardi Keese, is one of America's Finest Trial Lawyers and our Co-Host, as always, brings out the most important key elements to the success of today's guests. He and his firm have been dedicated to working hard and getting the best possible recovery for its clients. Girardi Keese's mission is to provide aggressive representation of individuals and businesses who have been injured in sous way, whether by physical harm, property damage, damage to business, or damage to economic interests. Girardi & Keese has two offices in California: Downtown Los Angeles and San Bernardino. www.girardikeese.com
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