Helpful links
In the following section we are giving you an extensive list of people, products, books, organizations, newsletters, articles and web sites that will save you time and money. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to view helpful articles.
Although we personally endorse some of the people listed, there are many others whose services or products we have never used. As with any business decision, please decide for yourself whether the person or product listed will work for you. If you have a less than positive experience with anyone or anything on the list, please let us know and we will reconsider their link immediately. Also, if you find someone exceptional, we would like to hear about it.
Pantheon Design, creators of this website, offer design services to authors, publicists, and publishers, including identiy packages, websites, and book design.
House of Design, offers design services to meet your specific needs. Contact designer and author Shaila Abdullah to handle all of your graphical needs - everything to make a lasting impression. From websites to book covers and marketing materials, Shaila designs each piece from concept to completion.
Authors Access is a live forum for authors. Each week they bring insightful interviews from people around the world who can help you get your work published, and if already published, noticed!
Inside Scoop Live is the leader in providing a vehicle for the author to talk to the reading audience and the audience to hear what the author has to say. Join in and listen to the most fascinating discussions with "cream-of-crop" writers about current and social issues, finances, self-improvement, romance, mortality and much more.
Polka Dot Banner If you've just published a book or are about to, and are looking for a strong Internet presence, check out the Polka Dot Banner. The PDB is especially designed for busy authors looking for Internet exposure but who lack the time or know how. The PDB is also a great starter web home that can serve as a stand-alone website promoting your book(s). Or, as a fast-growing author community, the Polka Dot Banner can help direct web traffic to a site you already own. Better yet, they offer "we do it for you" options, saving you time and effort. The PDB also offers "Fast Blast" tips on how to make more sales and site promotions designed to generate traffic in very little time. Tired of talking to a recording or an overseas provider? At the PDB they handle your emails and calls personally so there is a live person to speak to, if you prefer. A Free Trial is offered to ReaderViews.com viewers.
Back of the Room is a great store, with great service, and great products. This is the store to find the self-published and small press products that you might not find anywhere else. We review all thier products that come from professional speakers, emerging authors, consultants, and experts in their fields.
Blueprint Books is a bookstore that caters to the small and self publishing industry. Their mission is to provide the best books and products from the independent publishing and manufacturing industry.
They offer products in a variety of formats including: print, ebooks, audio books, DVD, and large print.
Author Marketing Experts work with authors and publishers daily to create effective marketing campaigns for mainstream, self-published, and print-on-demand books. They promote authors of all genres, including romance, mystery, thrillers, inspirational, self-help, literary fiction, business, parenting, relationships, and more.
Karen Villanueva Author Services offers a variety of services to new and multi-published authors. Whether you are in need of advice, setting up book talks and signings, developing a publicity plan, or seeking representation, they have the experience to meet your needs.
Maryglenn McCombs is a publishing industry veteran and independent book promotions specialist who offers targeted, affordable media campaign for authors and publishers.
PR by the Book is a small publicity firm based in Austin, Texas, that handles media relations for authors and publishers. They work within a variety of genres, including fiction, and have developed a track record of success with many national media placements per month.
MLC PR offers personal attention for authors and publishers of every genre. Whether your book is fiction or non-fiction, they find a way to place you in the public eye creatively through: book reviews, review blogs, TV placements, radio interviews, etc. If you feel like promoting your book by yourself just isn’t cutting it—you need to contact Mona!
1106 Design is an award-winning one-stop shop for book cover and interior design, typesetting, editing, book title writing, back cover copywriting, proofreading, printing coordination and more. Their “Team of Ten” dedicated and verified experts will hold your hand and deliver all the services you need to prepare your book for print, saving you from the hassle and risk of choosing and managing multiple providers.
Loving Healing Press is dedicated to producing books about innovative and rapid therapies to empower authors in redefining what is possible for healing the mind and spirit.
Robert D. Reed Publishers, making this a better world one book at a time, is proud to be Dr. Patch Adam's publisher (Housecalls: How we can all heal the world one visit at a time). Patch's mission exemplifies RDR's mission.
RDR has done several books on these topics: abuse, civil rights, philanthropy, financial planning, menopause, business, health, communication, healing, spirituality (new-age). Because of the large numbers of baby boomers in or nearing retirement age, they have a Baby Boomer set of books.
They do a few books for children, and are very excited about one released this year called California Squisine, a cookbook for children that requires no cooking and promotes health and FUN! It has been endorsed by Jackie Plant, Food Editor for Parents Magazine.
Zuymaya Publications is an innovative publishing company that strives to bring the best of fiction to the public. Zumaya officially launched in 2001 with the release of its first titles in print and PDF format. Zumaya's philosophy is simple: If it's a great, well-written story, they will publish it.
Bethany Press is a Christian book manufacturer providing publishing solutions for production, printing, and binding for publishers and authors. They work almost exclusively with Christian organizations and have produced many bestsellers for their customers. The proceeds from Bethany Press International provide support for the ministries of Bethany International. They ’ve been printing Christian literature for over 50 years.
Outskirts Press offers 5 turn-key publishing packages so you get exactly what you need without paying for what you don't. And only Outskirts Press offers 15 different formats with the Diamond package, the most offered anywhere!
The Story Circle Network is a national not-for-profit membership organization made up of women who want to explore their lives and their souls by exploring their personal stories.
WOW! Women on Writing An ezine promoting the communication between women writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers and readers.
BestSellersWorld.com reviews books - fiction, nonfiction and mystery. They also offer promotions for books.
Midwest Book Review, established in 1976, publishes several monthly publications for community and academic library systems. They are our book review partner.
New Book Reviews All books submitted will be considered for review and will be given promotional exposure. All books submitted will then be awarded as prizes in NBR.org's Weekly Free Book Contest. They do not review manuscripts, PDF, or pre-published texts.
Critical Mick - Reviews Free of Rules. Mick Halpin offends snooty critics by offering reviews that non-intellectuals will groove to.
AudioAcrobat™ is one of the most feature rich audio solutions for Websites and email available today! And, with video, you can make your Websites come alive! For more information click on the icon on the left.
Dan Poynter's Para Publishing Dan Poynter is recognized as one of America's top experts on self-publishing, especially in the area of effective self-promotion for authors promoting their own books. His book, The Self-Publishing Manual, is generally recognized as "the bible" on the subject.
Simon Teakettle Ink has been serving clients in Canada and the US since 1981. They offer online training, mentoring, books, and special projects for authors and writers.
Distinctive Impressions warmly invites you to participate in creating the journey to your success. Distinctive Business Women’s newsletter is an elite experience tailored to women entrepreneurs, home-based businesses, and women business owners, (men are welcome, too) and it’s Free! Use and apply the power suggested in 31-Cups of Inspiration, a
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The IWWG (Internatinal Women's Writing Guild), founded in 1976, is a network for the personal and professional empowerment of women through writing and open to all regardless of portfolio. As such, it has established a remarkable record of achievement in the publishing world, as well as in circles where lifelong learning and personal transformation are valued for their own sake. The Guild nurtures and supports holistic thinking by recognizing the logic of the heart--the ability to perceive the subtle interconnections between people, events and emotions- alongside conventional logic.
The Writers' League of Texas promotes literacy and elevates the art of writing. They are partially funded by the City of Austin and the Texas Commission on the Arts. The members also contribute a great deal of time and money to help the league achieve their mission.
Banyon is an online author's community where self-published writers receive free promotion and feature space. They have many resources for writers of novels, short stories and poetry, plus free newsletters.
VistaPrint is the source for high-quality graphic design, Internet printing and premium service. They offer small businesses and consumers a convenient, high-quality solution for graphic design services and full-color printing in small quantities, without the premium price.
The Publicity Hound gives tips on how to generate money through book publicity. The website is loaded with free tips, tricks and valuable educational tools. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter.
North American Bookdealers Exchange - Book Marketing Profits. They will show you how to cost effectively promote your book both online and offline through national trade shows, mail order, press releases, and more. Be sure to get a Free Marketsmart Newsletter, Free Marketing Articles, and great advice when on the site.
Secrets of Successful Ezines: A Guide to Writing & Publishing an Ezine that Gets Results! The product includes an ebook with step-by-step instructions for creating an ezine that gets results; an ebook with 55 samples; and an ebook with 35 interviews with successful ezine publishers.
The Blog Squad. If you would like to learn about how to make your blog work for you, we highly recommend The Blog Squad. Denise Wakeman and Patsi Krakoff are business blogging experts. The Blog Squad reveals all their tips, tricks and techniques to create a blog that attracts readers and converts them to clients. It is a great resource. If you're struggling to make your blog work, get this ebook and read it.
Blog to Book Project. You can get your book in print using your blog. Give them 90 days and you'll be on your way to publishing that book you've been putting off!
“How YOU can Write Your Book On Anything in 14 Days or Less... Guaranteed! --An Expert's Step-by-Step Guide” Famous Master Writer Teaches You How to Write Your Book in Less Than 14 Days… Guaranteed! Discover How He’s Trained Thousands to Write Their Book Faster Than They Ever Thought Possible!
The Literacy Site. Your click on the red "Fund Books for Kids" button generates books for children in need, funded by site sponsors and provided through their award winning charity partner, First Book.
AuthorsDen is the most vibrant community of authors and readers online! This is where authors and readers come together.
EzineArticles.com was created to be a matching service -- bringing writers and ezine publishers together. Expert Authors & Writers are able to post their articles to be featured within the site. Their searchable database of over 100,000+ quality original articles allows email newsletter publishers hungry for fresh content to find articles that they can use for inclusion within their next newsletter.
bookhitch.com is the connection between the book and the reader, no matter where the book is located. Check them out to see what they can do for you - their vision is to offer all books to the world. They are working to list every book ever published and direction as to where these books can be purchased.
AudioAcrobat™ is one of the most feature rich audio solutions for Websites and email available today! And, with podcasting, you can make your Websites come alive! Click on the icon on your left for more information.
Alternative-Read.com offers book reviews, review blog, newsletters, competitions as well as daily fun and a "games room." If you have an "alternative" book that you want reviewed, this is the group to have it done by.
Email marketing with Constant Contact means you have the industry-leading service, support, and personal coaching trusted by more than 90,000 small businesses, associations, and nonprofits.
You'll discover that you can quickly create professional-looking email campaigns that grab attention and help you build successful, lasting relationships with your customers, clients, or members.
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Helpful Articles
Along with our book reviews we offer affordable services to meet the needs of our authors in the growing book publishing industry. Our service packages are budget friendly, effective, and will assist the author in showcasing their book to the reading audience.
The annual literary awards honor writers who self-publish or have their books published by a small press or independent book publisher.
Watch quality video trailers of books that communicate the ambiance of the publication and help you make literary choices.
Inside Scoop Live is the leader in providing a vehicle for the author to talk to the reading audience and the audience to hear what the author has to say. Join in and listen to the most fascinating discussions with "cream-of-crop" writers about current and social issues, finances, self-improvement, romance, mortality and much more.
Cool Stories for Cool Kids! Kids can listen to stories, read by Meme, on their computer or download mp3 files.
Reader Views Kids provides book reviews, by kids, for kids. This site is geared toward children's books and majority of the reviews are by children. 
Each month Reader Views, in partnership with publishers and authors, are having a book giveaway.
