Author Archives: Glenn
Independent Bookstores Still Exist!
As you know, I didn’t have much luck with getting my three books on the shelves of my local library but I’m fortunate to have them in a bookstore! Check out the photos. Talk about a great feeling…. There they are on the top shelf for the world to see—and of course, to … Continue reading
Another Gut-Punch to Indie Authors
Excuse me while I stand on my soap-box for a moment. Sometimes I just need to vent…and this is one of those times. I’ve always been a strong supporter of education and literacy. Whether you are a child or an adult, the importance of good education and the ability to read is critical. Individuals … Continue reading
The Man with the Paranormal Midas Touch: Micheal Rivers
Paranormal Thriller Author of “Verliege,” “The Black Witch,” “Moonlight on the Nantahala,” and “Ghosts of the North Carolina Shores” Today, I am truly honored to have Mr. Micheal Rivers, a great paranormal thriller author, as the very first author to be interviewed and presented on my site. Not only have I read several … Continue reading
Do you REALLY challenge yourself?
There are a variety of challenges – finding time to write, making daily word counts, keeping up with the promos for your books, staying alive on social media networks, and a hundred more which could be listed…But I’m not talking about any of these. Let’s fast forward ahead in life and say you already have … Continue reading
MIA, Part 2: Author Robert R. McCammon “The Wolf’s Hour”
In Part 1 I discussed the highly acclaimed author Nicholas Guild being MIA, Missing in Action, from the literary world since 1995. He seemingly vanished without word to his readers and to this day has not returned to his writings. Along with Mr. Guild, I mentioned another well published author that walked away from … Continue reading
Missing in Action, Part 1: Author Nicholas Guild, “The Assyrian”
“MIA” Missing in Action: a casualty category assigned to the status of armed services personnel reported missing during active service, generally during combat environments. Whenever asked what authors and books have made their greatest impression on me, I always answer: Nicholas Guild “The Assyrian,” Robert McCammon “The Wolf’s Hour,” Wilbur Smith “River God,” and … Continue reading
Two More Awards! A Great Way To Start The Day.
I’ve been running pretty hard lately trying to complete a novel, keep up with book marketing and a dozen daily tasks. There doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day or the needed energy to complete my activities. But just as I began to feel slightly burned out, I received two awards—“The Versatile Blogger” … Continue reading
Book Review: “The Black Witch”
“A gripping tale of a ship of doom….” “The Black Witch” by Author Micheal Rivers The gripping tale of a ship of doom… First, understand I am not one who enjoys being at sea aboard a vessel of any size. I like the ocean and best appreciate it when viewed from shore. But I do … Continue reading
Kreativ Blogger Award: My Nominations
Kreativ Blogger Award: My Nominations My thanks to Micheal Rivers for nominating me for the Kreativ Blogger Award! To be noted and have been chosen by this best-selling author of Ghosts of the North Carolina Shores, The Black Witch, Moonlight on the Nantahala, and Verliege is truly an honor for me. As a writer … Continue reading
BookMarketingBuzzBlog Interview with Glenn
http://bookmarketingbuzzblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/interviews-with-publisher-literary.html Interview With Novelist Glenn Starkey What are the challenges of being a novelist today? The greatest challenge is writing a novel worth reading. Accomplish this and the rest is procedural in terms of marketing your book. You can obtain help from mentors, friends and even hire people to promote your project, but if … Continue reading
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Kreativ Blogger Award 2012
Versatile Blogger Award
Liebster Award 2012
