Kirkus Reviews Announces Entry Deadline for Kirkus’ Best Books of 2013

Although a number of self-published authors are climbing today’s bestseller charts, alongside big-named traditional publishers, these new breed of independent writers still need to strive harder to prove themselves. Fortunately, as self-publishing gains ground, indies have more available tools to get noticed. In 2005, self-pubbed book review service Kirkus Indie Program was launched by trusted […]

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Aug
14

Xlibris Author George Seber Perseveres and Fulfils His Writing Dream – Part 2

by Thomas McKinley

Here’s the second instalment of Xlibris author George Seber’s blog. Although the book was initially written for beginning counselors, some of the topics are advanced so that experienced counsellors have also been very interested in the book. It is also useful to anyone in a helping profession such as a doctor, nurse, teacher or pastor […]

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Aug
14

Xlibris Author George Seber Perseveres and Fulfils His Writing Dream – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

You’ve heard it time and again, but the advice Don’t give up has proven to be a golden mantra for those who might have missed their goals several times but with repeated, unwavering attempts, have gradually emerged victorious. Pursuing his writing dream, Xlibris Author George Seber has lived by this belief and fulfilled his dream […]

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Aug
06

Prolific Xlibris Author Lance Palmgren Pens the 7-Picture Book Series ‘Walnut Warriors’ – Part 3

by Thomas McKinley

Lance gives us a comprehensive overview of all the books composing the Walnut Warrior series in this third installment of his Xlibris blog contribution. More about the Walnut Warrior Adventure Series: The characters, the Walnut Warriors®, are fearsome but lovable animated walnuts: Logo above depicts a typical ‘Walnut Warrior’ character. They live in a secret […]

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Aug
06

Prolific Xlibris Author Lance Palmgren Pens the 7-Picture Book Series ‘Walnut Warriors’ – Part 2

by Thomas McKinley

Here’s the second installment of today’s Xlibris featured blog from Lance Palmgren. Inspiration behind the Xlibris book The Walnut Warriors Lance was a martial arts student; an athlete; a highly competitive Motocross racer (see The Walnut Warriors® Motocross); and, is a Bass Guitarist, music composer, lyricist, vocalist and was leader of the N.J. Heavy Metal […]