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International Thriller Writers No organization is born in a vacuum. Thriller authors created ITW to celebrate the thriller, to enhance the prestige and raise the profile of thrillers, to award prizes to outstanding thriller novels and authors, and to create opportunities for collegiality within the thriller community. Internet-Resources.com Links to USA Writing Organizations Land of Enchantment Romance Authors Living Traditions Writers Group Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association All the information you need to work with Mountains & Plains - events, advertising and promotions, deadlines, and more! More information about Mountains & Plains. Mystery Writers of America For mystery writers and other professionals in the mystery field. National Association of Women Writers - NAWW The NAWW was founded in 2001 to develop a support and assistance network for women writers and to inspire, motivate, and teach women writers through publications, workshops, and conferences. New Mexico Book Association Dedicated to maintaining, promoting, and perpetuating the Book as an essential element of our lives, our histories, and our function as responsible citizens. New Mexico Book Co-op: Showcasing New Mexico's books The New Mexico Book Co-op is New Mexico's largest cooperative organization featuring New Mexico Books, publishers and authors. It is a partnership of over 950 publishers and authors who are interested in showcasing and selling books about New Mexico and the Southwest. They sell books, showcase books, and help people meet these goals. Romance Writers of America Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Sisters In Crime An excellent organization for mystery and murder/thriller/suspense writers. Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators SouthWest Writers Using outreach, education and networking, SWW encourages, supports and inspires all people to express themselves creatively through the written word. SouthWest Writers is a nonprofit organization that is devoted to helping both published and unpublished writers improve their craft and further their careers. Western Writers of America Home of the prestigious Spur Award. Writers Guild of America Representing writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and news media industries.


The Best Reviews Book Ideas BookPleasures.com BookReview.com BookReviewClub.com BootsnAll.com--Travel Book Reviews Books 'n' Bytes Check out our website: Books 'n' Bytes specialize in Mysteries, Science Fiction and Fantasy and other categories. We are expanding our lists of children's/young reader/young adult books. Critical Mick Reviews Free of Rules, by Mick Halpin. Irish crime fiction and more. Based in Dublin, Mick Halpin—aka Critical Mick— has many questions. He also has one wart. ForeWord Reviews Reviews of Good Books I Love a Mystery SALLY POWERS - I Love a Mystery - Reviews Literary Fiction at BellaOnline Midwest Book Review Book Reviews, Book Lover Resources, Advice for Writers and Publishers Mostly Fiction The Mystery Review A quarterly publication for mystery readers Reader Views Reader Views book reviews are written by avid readers who love to read good books. They come from all walks of life with a variety of life experiences and interests. Our readers are volunteers hand picked to give you the best review possible. They give their own honest and fair personal opinion. ReadersViews offers reviews for all genres except erotica, pornography and text books. They also offer express reviews, low-budget publicity and editing packages, literary awards, literary contests, as well as a monthly book giveaway. Reading New Mexico Sabra Brown Steinsiek, e-mail: readingnm@comcast.net Will review any book with a New Mexico subject and/or author/illustrator. Instructions for submissions from Authors, Publishers, and Illustrators are on the website.We're also looking for reviewers. Owner/editor/chief reviewer for Reading New Mexico is Sabra Brown Steinsiek, who thought it was time to start an online site where New Mexico books will get the attention and space they deserve. Rebecca's Reads offers a world of reading entertainment: BOOK REVIEWS, AUTHOR INTERVIEWS , NEW BOOKS, AWARDS Reviewers International Organization Shvoong — Books, Summaries, Reviews, Essays & Abstracts You are invited to read, for free, any Summary, Review, Abstract, Book-Report. All in 34 languages. Writer Advice Read author interviews, market information, and much more at www.writeradvice.com. To receive Writer Advice notices, INCLUDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSIONS, e-mail:Lgood67334@comcast.net and put "subscribe" in the subject box.


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Citizen Broadcasting - Blog Talk Radio Today's Author ~ Blog Talk Radio Show by David K. Ewen, M.Ed. Connie Gotsch Imagination on Board/Write On Four Corners This blog contains news about Connie's books, A Mouthful of Shell and Snap Me a Future, her radio show "Write On Four Corners," KSJE-FM, Farmington, New Mexico, and the authors who have been on the show (this is for Southwest authors or books of relevance to the Southwest). In addition: writers workshops & book signings, book Co-ops, some publishers, book associations, and writers' news letters. Imagination on Board:Connie Gotsch Connie Gotsch is an award-winning author, esteemed KSJE-FM Radio Host/ Program Director for "Write On Four Corners," and NMBAs 2008 "Book-in-Hand" Award Winner (for service to authors). Visit her Web site: www.conniegotsch.com and her blog http://www.conniegotsch.blogspot.com. JOIN THE ADDICTION! Get hooked on books, hear interviews Cyrus A. Webb's Official Website CelebRealAcy The Best Book Club Info Conversations LIVE! Radio "The Write Stuff" reality show Voices & Vibes A premier arts & entertainment show featuring authors, artists, playwrights, entrepreneurs, and community activists from all walks of life, Voices & Vibes is a fresh, original, and innovative addition to the growing world of online radio! Tune in Thursday nights for lively debates, uncensored social commentary, freestyle spoken word battles - and much, much more!


Reading The West and The Regional Book Awards Exceptional new books and authors from the Mountains & Plains region. Titles have been chosen with care by independent booksellers in the region. New Mexico Book Awards Eric Hoffler Awards


A Marketing Expert - Penny Sansevieri AME works with authors and publishers daily to create effective marketing campaigns for mainstream, self-published, and print-on-demand books. AME researched, developed and implemented the first comprehensive Internet publicity campaign called The Virtual Author Tour™. 1-800-713-2318 AuthorLink Where editors, agents, writers, and readers get connected! Authors, join today! Nearly one million unique visitors a year. The Banyon Network Banyon is building an author's network which will be limited to a small number of writers/authors (particularly self-published, not to exceed 100) with Free listings, Free featured spots and other Free services. Book Central Station Have you ever wanted to find the name of a good printer, reviewer, editor, designer, publicist or distributor for your book? Even if you knew another place to find a list of these suppliers, all you will find is a list of names. Which one should you choose? The answer to that question could save you thousands of dollars, and make or break your entire publishing career. Book Crossing Book Information Web Site Devoted to all aspects of books. Book Marketing Works, LLC Book Marketing Works, LLC (BMW) is a leading and respected company that provides high quality, sales and marketing resources that enhance our clients' efforts to sell more books in non-bookstore markets. BMW is the only company in the publishing industry that can provide authors and publishers with the leads, instructions and continuing assistance they need to increase their revenue and profits in special markets. Book Promotion Newsletter A free bi-weekly ezine for authors of all genres and expertise. Issues contain feature articles written by subscribers, promotional coups from readers, criticisms, kudos, classifieds and more. BookHitch.com BookInk.com A freelance editing service committed to help your manuscript look its very best before you submit to Literary Agents or publishers. About Book Sense& BookSense.com What is Book Sense? Book Sense is a national marketing campaign on behalf of the independent bookstores of America. It is both a local and national effort to shine a light on the knowledge and diversity of independent bookstores, via the Book Sense Bestseller List -- now running in over a dozen newspapers as well as monthly in US News and World Report and on CSPAN -- and the Book Sense 76 -- a bi-monthly selection of eclectic new books chosen by independent booksellers. Bookman Marketing Shop for Books, Sell Your Books BookReporter.com Welcome to The Book Report Network. We have much to offer library readers of all ages on our network of web properties. We invite you to explore them all. BookReporter.com\| authorsontheweb.com\| kidsreads.com\| teenreads.com\| readinggroupguides.com\| Bookwire BookZone.com The Net's largest publishing community. Bouchercon—Mystery Convention The Net's largest publishing community. Byline Writers Magazine C.S. Lewis & Company Publicists C.S. Lewis & Co. Publicists is a boutique firm specializing in business, career, health, and self-help books. President Cathy Lewis, a former in-house publicist before launching her company 12 years ago, has built a reputation as one of the hardest working book publicists in the industry. Her clients receive widespread recognition through her long-established radio, television, print, and online media contacts that result in accelerated book sales and new speaking, client, and publishing opportunities. The Crime Connection Where writers get a clue Jeffery Deaver's Official Web Site The Elemental Press Publishing History, One Life at a Time I connect people ... past, present, and future. Custom hand-bound life legacy books and journals Event Management Services, Inc.— Marsha Friedman Experts Who Speak Agency Foreword Reviews ForWriters.com Ghostwriter Extraordinaire By offering such services as book video trailer creations, editing, proofreading, and ghostwriting, we remain committed to helping authors & publishers enhance their works with the polished grace and skillful touch of proven professionals. Contact us today and pay less for the best! The Great E-scape Web Sites That Really Work The Great E-scape® offers EVERY Web Site Service — including Web Site Hosting, Web Site Design, Web Site Development and Domain Name Registration. We get you online on time and on budget world wide! IAOC The web site of the International Association of Online Communicators -- an online PR think tank. I Love A Mystery IMBA—Independent Mystery Booksellers Association A trade association of owners of retail businesses wholly or substantially devoted to the sale of mystery books. Their goals are to promote specialty mystery booksellers both to the book buying and the publishing communities and to offer support to fellow booksellers. Inlibris One of the largest directories of literary resources. Internet Book List A very useful website dedicated to listing authors and their books. John Kremmer- Book Marketing Master Marketing your books is essentially a matter of making friends, lots of friends. This site and my related Book Promotion blog are designed to help you make more friends, sell more books, and have more fun doing it. email: JohnKremer@bookmarket.com Paul J. Krupin Author of the book "Trash Proof News Releases" and creator of IMEDIAFAX - The Internet to Media Fax Service. His service transmits news releases to custom targeted media lists via fax and e-mail. Library of Congress Lightbourne: images that inspire and inform ListsYouCanAfford.com Whether you are a writer, musician, artist or business owner, you will benefit from our affordable and targeted media and group mailing lists and email lists! Literary Marketplace Look for Karen in their 2005/2006 edition! MDS Connect Media distribution Services: Nation's largest PR and marketing distribution specialists. Call Ed Rivera: (212 )-279-4800 and tell him Karen V. sent you. Maryglenn McCombs \| Book Publicity Endorsed by Authorcare.com Welcome... if you are in the market for targeted, affordable book publicity, please take a few minutes to look over the site and i fyou would like more information, feel free to contact Maryglenn at: maryglenn@maryglenn.com. MediaPost Advertising and Media Directory 13,000 stations, 8,000 publications, 3,000 sites and networks... MysteryNet Newman Communications, Public Relations - Media Relations A great one-stop public relations firm. Ask for David Ratner and tell him Karen Villanueva referred you. Night Writer On-line editorial services. Nimrod International Journal of Prose and Poetry Nothing Binding Novelists, Inc. Serving the needs of multi-published authors of popular fiction. OverBooked The site for ravenous readers. Patron Saint Web Home of Patron Saint Productions, Inc. -- a publishing consultancy specializing in online marketing strategy, campaigns, and training. e-mail: Steve.okeefe@PatronSaintPR.com Dan Poynter's Para Publishing Coaching Writers and Publishers since 1969 PressReleaseHelp.com The Cure for Business Invisibility Publicity Hound Joan Stewart's free ezine on how to generate free publicity. Radio-TV Interview Report: The Magazine Producers Read to Find Guests (RTIR) is a trade publication that goes to over 4,000 radio/TV producers across the United States and Canada. Rainbo Electronic Reviews A wealth of links to publishers and retailers web sites. Rainbow Writing Read More Uk bargain books, biographies, dictionaries, recommended reading books, retail books, large print books Sentient Publications Shaw Guides The Guide to Writers Conferences and Workshops Southwest Flair Online Magazine The Online Magazine for Southwestern Living Talk to Tara Author Interviews, Celebrity Interviews and Book Reviews Thema--Santa Fe Design Graphic Design Editing Art Illustration "At Thema we write, copy edit, ghost write, illustrate, and design." Voice America Online Talk Radio covering Health, Finance, Technology, Politics, etc. Web Design by Hope O. Kiah Web Designs with Style and Clarity Since 1997. Deemed one of the top 25 Web Design companies in New Mexico by the New Mexico Business Journal in June 2002 WestCliffe Publishers: Book Publishers for the Home and the Trail Writely Speaking With over 25 years of experience in communications, there isn't anything we can't help you do when it comes to getting your message across. If you can think it, we can help you articulate it. Writer's Digest Writer's Lifeline We offer writers of all kinds information, guidance, solutions, and opportunities for transporting their vision onto the page and into the commercial marketplace in a way that will reach the greatest possible audience. The Writers' Voice Live discussion forum. Writers-Editors Network Linking writers and editors. WritersWeekly.com The highest-circulation freelance writing ezine in the world The Writing Show The place to find information and inspiration for writers. Check out our interviews and podcasts. Writing World A world of writing tips. WritingClasses.com Creative Writing Classes Online and in New York. Mystery Writers, Click Here: Yahoo Directory Literature—Mystery—Magazines


Writer's Digest Magazine Writing books, competitions and other resources for writers. The Writing Show Where Writing is Always the Story A place to find information and inspiration for writers. Check out Paula B's interviews and podcasts with a wide variety of writers, authors and industry professionals. Also annual first chapter fiction writing contest.


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Red Hot Internet Publicity by Penny Sansevieri The Most Powerful Book Promotion You Will Ever Launch -- Do you have a web site but no visitors? Do you think your Internet marketing efforts are handled once your site goes live? If you answered yes to either of these questions you may be missing out on a boatload of book sales. Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers and Agents, by Jeff Herman, yearly Publicize Your Book by Jacqueline Deval, Penguin Putnam Publicize Your Book: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book the Attention it Deserves The Complete Guide to Internet Publicity by Steve O'Keefe, Wiley Computer Publishing Complete Guide to Internet Publicity: Creating and Launching Successful Internet Campaigns Business and Legal Forms For Authors & Self Publishers, by Tad Crawford The Craft of Interviewing by John Brady Every Page Perfect An A - Z guide to manuscript format submission by Mary Lynn Guerrilla Marketing for Writers: 100 Weapons to Help You Sell Your Work by Jay Conrad Levinson Writers Digest Books ISBN 0898799834X $14.99 A Guide to Literary Agents Writers Digest Books, yearly How to Be Your Own Literary Agent by Richard Curtis How to Write A Book Proposal by Michael Larson, AAR How to Write Irresistible Queries by Lisa Collier Cool The Idiots Guide to Writing Well by Laurie Rozakis, Ph.D. Lessons from a Lifetime of Writing by David Morrell (Rambo's dad) Literary Agents, A Writers Introduction by John F. Baker The Random House Guide to Good Writing by Mitchell Ivers Writing Biographies by Ted Schwarz Sisters in Crime www.sistersincrime.org Publications Available from Sisters in Crime 1-785-842-1325 (An excellent organization for mystery and murder/thriller/suspense writers. They have some in-house booklets I recommend.) So You're Going To Do An Author Signing $6.00 Shameless Promotion for Brazen Hussies $10.00

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