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

by Thomas McKinley

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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Promote Your Book Hollywood-Style via Xlibris Book Publishing on YouTube!

by Thomas McKinley

There is no denying that the Internet has propelled the rise of self-publishing  to greater heights  and further leveled the playing field between indies and seasoned authors. This phenomenon, however, is not without some drawbacks: suddenly everyone is a writer and everyone can get published. More opportunities mean stiffer competition, thus calling for a better […]

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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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