That's My Book

Plans do not always go like I want them. Last night I worked until 9:30 on the podcast, but I decided if I wanted it to sound right I’d better go to bed. Things slipped up on me with the holidays and all. But here it is. Let me introduce myself.

I’m Kathy Cretsinger, author and publishing company owner. We see a lot of marketing problems. Mostly it’s because people are afraid their book isn’t good enough, or no one will buy their book. If we don’t tell people we have  a book, no one will buy it. These next podcasts are to help you learn to be comfortable about marketing your book. It isn’t hard to do, but we have to set our minds to do it.

For the last six years, I’ve worked with authors and published books. The authors that are not proud of their work do not market well. We have to be proud of our product. We have to tell others about it. If you put your mind to it, you will succeed. This was learned a long time ago in direct sales. We have to believe our product is the best there is.

Let’s sit back and learn more about our books and marketing.

Today our guest is Alexis Goring. Alexis will be telling us about her writing and her books.

Alexis A. Goring is a passionate writer with a degree in Print Journalism and an MFA in Creative Writing. She loves the art of storytelling and hopes that her stories will connect readers with the enduring, forever love of Jesus Christ.

 

 

 

Wedding photographer Michelle Hadley has a passion for diversity and believes that love comes in all colors. So, she’s working hard to convince editors to feature her clients’ images on the covers of the mainstream bridal and wedding magazines.

Despite having a career that focuses on celebrating forever love, Michelle has never actually been in a romantic relationship, and she’s not looking for love, until she meets the one man she cannot forget.

Since his fiancée broke his heart, Logan Emerson’s focus has been on his career. He’s won awards for his work as a print journalist and dreams of greater success on television as a broadcast journalist. But his personal struggle presents many challenges that might prevent his dreams from coming true.

Michelle doesn’t date often, and since his heartbreak, Logan has shied away from the dating scene. But something about Michelle awakens Logan’s desire to love again.

Alexis’ website is http://alexisagoring.jimbo.com. She is also on several social media groups.

 

Today’s podcast is not the best quality. I was shaving trouble with my mic, and there is an echo. I tried to edit as much as I could out of the recording, but there is still some echo. I need a sock for my mic. Before I do another recording I will get one. I apologize for the echos.

Jessica McCarty is the author of “A Desperate Love,” a historical Christian fiction novel that released in September of 2018. Jessica lives in Indiana with her husband of eight years, Greg. She is stepmother to four children and works in circulation at her local library, which affords her plenty of resources to pursue her writing goals. She has loved to both read and write since she was a child.

Jessica’s favorite genres to read are historical fiction and young adult fantasy. She enjoys fall, long walks with her husband, books, coffee, chocolate, and fairy tales; not necessarily in that order. “A Desperate Love” is her first published novel.

Months after the disappearance of Lady Olivia’s betrothed, Sir Tristen, she continues to mourn his loss, until the day her father announces he will find her a new suitor. Olivia’s long held belief that Tristen may still be alive, and her desire to find him, spurs her to action. Lady Olivia sets out on her quest, armed with only her sword and determination. It is one that will lead her to pirates, questionable choices, and a new understanding of who she truly is. But as a new threat appears, she must put her belief in those who are untrustworthy at best. And when Tristen’s true fate is revealed, that belief will be tested all the more. Everyone’s fate may lie in her skilled hands, and they will soon discover what she is willing to do for love.

A Desperate Love can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Desperate-Love-Jessica-McCarty-ebook/dp/B07GNPF6YP/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1540171239&sr=1-1&keywords=a+desperate+love+by+jessica+mccarty and at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-desperate-love-jessica-mccarty/1129478230?ean=9781945094569

Today our guest is Gail Sattler. Gail and her husband, Tim, live in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. They are empty nesters, and this is their first novel they have written together. Gail plays with three bands, works full time, and has written over forty novels. Gail and Tim have been married for forty years.

 

 

Michael wants to save his daughter, but first he’s got to save the world. 

 

Michael and Charlotte meet when Michael is trying to find Ashley, his missing daughter, who has fallen into drug abuse, and Charlotte is searching for her son Jon, a brilliant and aspiring young scientist who has also gone missing.

Ashley and Jon should have nothing in common, but after the murder of Jon’s favorite professor, they become ensnared in a tangled web that becomes worse with every new discovery.

When Michael and Charlotte join together to figure what their children have become involved with, they, too, are sucked into a sinkhole for which there are no answers, only more questions.

When all seems lost, will they all recognize the source of strength offered to them, and… will they take it?

You can purchase this book at https://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Rising-Tim-Gail-Sattler-ebook/dp/B07G68C4LK/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536547785&sr=1-1&keywords=Mercury+Rising+by+Tim+and+Gail+Sattler&dpID=51TLDAxUYiL&preST=_ or go to Barnes & Nobel Books Online at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mercury-rising-tim-sattler/1129263221?ean=9781945094545

Recently I interviewed Del Duduit about his book Buckeye Believer: 40 Days of Devotionals for the Ohio State Faithfuls that was released a couple of months ago. He is a very interesting man and I hope you enjoy the podcast.

Del Duduit is an award-winning writer and a lifelong resident of Southern Ohio. As a sports writer and former sports newspaper editor, he has won awards from the Associated Press, the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association, and the Ohio News Network.

As a Christian writer, he is the author of Buckeye Believer: 40 Days of Devotions for the Ohio State Faithful (BY Books, 2018), and he earned the Outstanding Author award at the 2017 Ohio Christian Writers Conference, as well as two more first-place awards. He was also published in Faith and Freedom (EA Books, 2018) and is a contributor to The Serious Writer’s Guide to Writing, pending publication by Serious Writer Inc.

His articles have been published in Clubhouse Magazine, Sports Spectrum, Bridges, and PM Magazine. He is a co-editor and writer for Southern Ohio Christian Voice, and his articles have been published on One Christian Voice, ToddStarnes.com, The Sports Column, Almost An Author, and The Write Conversation. His weekly blog, My New Chapter, appears on delduduit.com, and he is a contributing writer for Athletes in Action and The Christian View. He is represented by Cyle Young of Hartline Literary Agency.

Follow Del on Twitter at www.twitter.com/delduduit (@delduduit) and on Facebook at www.facebook/delduduit

Del and his wife Angie are the parents of two adult sons, Gabe and Eli. They attend Rubyville Community Church.

Buckeye Believer is a 40-day devotional for the Ohio State football faithful. Relive famous OSU moments and find out how they apply to our spiritual lives. Order your copy today at http://bit.ly/BuckeyeBeliever. Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/bXWUvSCqAAA.  The book includes a foreword by former OSU championship coach Jim Tressel.

 

You can purchase this book at https://www.amazon.com/Buckeye-Believer-Devotions-State-Faithful-ebook/dp/B07BZPBWQY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1535329588&sr=1-1&keywords=buckeye+believer

One of our KenTen Writers Group members has written a children’s book. It is so sweet, well written, and illustrated with so much thought that I had to have the author on my podcast. Hope you enjoy meeting Justine Riley.

Justine Riley lives in Mayfield, KY with her husband and son. She’s a flower grower, a horse smeller, a yogurt maker. She has kept her sour dough alive and well for over a year now. She loves going for walks and sometimes she makes pottery. She is a book artist. She explores both sides of what a book is, not just the story, but also the vessel that contains the story.

This is a book for horse lovers and children alike. It is a playfully serious book about horses, in rhyme, inspired by a twelve year horse love. This book playfully tells about how to say hi to a horse, what horses like to eat, the work involved in having a horse and much more! All the illustrations were originally handmade using book cloth, scissors and an old singer sewing machine. To learn more visit www.horsesmeller.com.

You may purchase this book at https://www.amazon.com/Im-Horse-Smeller-Justine-Riley-ebook/dp/B07FSQPXS6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1534732171&sr=1-1&keywords=I%27m+A+Horse+Smeller

 

 

Sara is a multi-published, award-winning author who writes Inspirational Romantic Suspense from a mini-farm in East Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and their five homeschooled children. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Tennessee Mountain Writers. Her debut novel Callum’s Compass won second place in Deep River Books’ 2017 Writer’s Contest. She also has a story, “Leap of Faith,” in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone. Sara finds inspiration in her faith, her family, and the beauty of nature. When she isn’t writing, you can find her reading, camping, and spending time outdoors with her family. To learn more about her and her work or to become a part of her email friend’s group, please visit www.saralfoust.com.

 

AMY DAWSON directs a summer camp for foster children near Briceville, Tennessee. A foster mom for the first time, her responsibilities as mother to a traumatized child bring a whole new set of challenges and joys.

But when Amy’s four-year-old foster daughter is dragged into the mountains of Royal Blue by a former employee, parenting challenges are overshadowed by a new nightmare. The Sheriff’s department fails to procure viable leads, and Amy can’t sit idle. Her childhood friend and first love, JACK EVANS, returns to lend his skills as tracker. Problem is, he also stirs up romantic memories Amy would rather leave buried.

Jack struggles to let go of his past failures and prove his reliability by bringing Mattie home, but fears when he left camp nineteen years ago and failed to keep a promise to Amy he permanently lost her confidence.

As Amy plunges into the wilderness on horseback to search for Mattie, she must decide who she trusts, let go of her childhood traumas, and learn to rely on hope in God. Facing dehydration, starvation, and a convoluted kidnapper, will she succeed in recovering her precious foster daughter or get lost in the vast wilderness forever?

 

 

Regina Rudd Merrick began reading romance and thinking of book ideas as early as her teenage years when she attempted a happily-ever-after sequel to “Gone With the Wind.” That love of fiction parlayed into a career as a librarian, and finally to writing full-time. She began attending local writing workshops and continued to hone her craft by writing several short and novel-length fan-fiction pieces published online, where she met other authors with a similar love for story, a Christian worldview, and happily-ever-after. Married for 30+ years and active in their church in Marion, KY, Regina and her husband have two grown daughters who share her love of music, writing, and the arts. Visit Regina on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or on her website at https://www.reginaruddmerrick.com.

 

She’s always gotten everything she’s wanted. He thinks he has to give up everything.

Her best friend’s wedding is foremost on Lucy Dixon’s radar. Her biggest concern is once again meeting Tom Livingston, who has ignored her since an idyllic date on the boardwalk of Myrtle Beach the previous summer.

At least, it is her biggest concern until tragedy strikes. Where is her loving, merciful God, now?

When Tom Livingston meets Lucy, the attraction is instant. Soon after, his mother is diagnosed with an untreatable illness and his personal life is pushed aside. His work with the sheriff’s department, his family – they are more important. He knows about the love of God, but circumstances make him feel as if God’s mercy is for everyone else, not him.

Can a wedding and a hurricane – blessing and tragedy – bring them together?

Several years ago a lady told Amy Anguish and myself that we could write books. That lady, Wilburta Arrowood, is responsible for helping us get started in writing.  It’s amazing how one person can touch so many lives. Thanks, Wilburta for all you have done for writers. Amy joins us today to tell us about her writing journey.

Amy Anguish

Author of An Unexpected Legacy

Amy Anguish grew up a preacher’s kid, and in spite of having lived in seven different states that are all south of the Mason Dixon line, she is not a football fan. Currently she resides in Tennessee with her husband, daughter and son, and usually a cat or two. Amy graduated with a degree in English from Freed-Hardeman University and hopes in all her creative endeavors to glorify God, but especially in her writing. She wants her stories to show that while Christians face real struggles, it can still work out for good.

Follow her at http://abitofanguish.weebly.com or http://www.facebook.com/amyanguishauthor

 

Smoothies brought them together, but would the past tear them apart?

When Chad Manning introduces himself to Jessica Garcia at her favorite smoothie shop, it’s like he stepped out of one of her romance novels. But as she tentatively walks into a relationship with this man of her dreams, secrets from their past threaten to shatter their already fragile bond.  Chad and Jessica must struggle to figure out if their relationship has a chance or if there is nothing between them but a love of smoothies.

An Unexpected Legacy can be purchased at Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Legacy-Amy-Anguish-ebook/dp/B076MDGFS4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531081218&sr=1-1&keywords=An+unexpected+legacy

 

 

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels.

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. Firewall, the first book in her Houston: FBI series, was listed by Library Journal as one of the best Christian Fiction books of 2014.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She is co-director of The Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference and The Mountainside Marketing Conference with social media specialist Edie Melson where she continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on: Facebook, Twitter, or any of the social media platforms listed at diannmills.com

 

When Saudi Prince Omar bin Talal visits Houston to seek cancer treatment for his mother, an attempt on his life puts all agencies on high alert. FBI Special Agent Kord Davidson is the lead on the prince’s protective detail because of their long-standing friendship, but he’s surprised—and none too happy—when the CIA brings one of their operatives, Monica Alden, in on the task force after the assassination attempt.

Kord and Monica must quickly put aside interagency squabbles, however, when they learn the prince has additional motives for his visit—plans to promote stronger ties with the US and encourage economic growth and westernization in his own country. Plans that could easily incite a number of suspects both in the US and in countries hostile to Saudi Arabia. Worse yet, the would-be assassin always seems to be one step ahead of them, implicating someone close to the prince—or the investigation. But who would be willing to commit high treason, and can Kord and Monica stop them in time?