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Self-Publishing Bestseller Giveaway

I really love Patricia Fry too! She has been in the businss a long time. She actually sent me her book, "The Right Way to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book." The last time I talked to her on the p...

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Self-Publishing Bestseller Giveaway
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I am hosting a book contest-giveaway on my blog-- SEVEN self-publishing bestsellers for the winner. 1. Over 75 Good Ideas for Promoting Your Book by Patrcia Fry 2. Successful Non-fiction: Tips and...

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Do You Ask Permission before You Link?

I just link. I've never had anyone say, "You didn't ask for permission." Blogs are public, after all. If they didn't want you to link, then they should probably just be writing in a diary at home i...

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My First Interview!

Stephanie; Your blog is really great-looking! It's incredible that you've been able to do so much in less than a year. Please let me know if you want to add your blog to my blogroll at my Book Revi...

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I am the President of Pineapple Publications, a small press that publishes non-fiction books:

www.pineapplepublications.com

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www.ChristyPinheiro.com

My Online Guide to Self-Publishing

http://www.stepbystepselfpublishing.net/

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About Me:

Im the President of a small publishing company, Pineapple Publications, which publishes non-fiction only. I am an Enrolled Agent, Accredited Business Advisor, and writer. I write books for on bookkeeping, publishing, taxation, and restaurant management.

I am also a top Amazon Reviewer and I post all my reviews on Amazon. I am also a published author. My review blog is The Self-Publishing Maven (see all my links below)

I review books on self-publishing, marketing, indexing, formatting, and promotion. Anything having to do with publishing is fair game! I review other types on non-fiction on a case-by-case basis. I DO accept comics, graphic novels, and SOME fantasy (no erotica). I welcome all books on taxation, management, business, etc. I also review products. I DO NOT review fiction, erotica, or children's books--sorry!

I maintain a blog list of reviewers who accept small press and self-published books. If you want to add your blog to the list, contact me with your submission guidelines.

Website:

http://www.stepbystepselfpublishing.net/free-book-reviews.html

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I am hosting a book contest-giveaway on my blog-- SEVEN self-publishing bestsellers for the winner. 1. Over 75 Good Ideas for Promoting Your Book by Patrcia Fry 2. Successful Non-fiction: Tips and Inspiration for Getting Published by Dan Poynter ...

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How to Design a Book (Video) Trailer

Hello everyone! I have been seeing a lot of book trailers lately-- for those of you that don't know what that is, it is like a video commercial for your book, and it looks a lot like a movie trailer. I've heard that they can really boost sales if ...

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Paid Book Reviews-- What Do You Think?

Since the FTC has decided to have review bloggers disclose their freebies (I still don't think the law is going to pass-- there are no such disclosure requirements for print magazines and TV-- both of whom get billions of freebies); what do all of...

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At 6:39pm on November 25, 2009, Kristina Daniel said…: Kurt Vonnegut new collection of short stories give away "Look At The Birdie". Comment to Vonnegut post and win this book that is a New York Times Best Seller. If you love "Slaughter House Five" and Vonnegut's work, check it out!! ;)
http://onehundredbestnovels.blogspot.com/2009/11/vonnegut-new-short-story-release.html

At 6:12am on November 19, 2009, Marco A. said…: Hi Christy, should we be friends to talk about books, writers n reviews? brgds Marco

At 1:31pm on November 15, 2009, Stacy-Deanne (Novelist) said…: Hi Christy,

I'm passing around my new article to bloggers. If you find it helpful then feel free to post it on your blog for other writers. Check it out if you haven't already!

http://www.articlesbase.com/publishing-articles/how-to-make-your-first-five-pages-grab-an-agent-or-editor-by-the-b-1452692.html

Best Wishes!

http://www.stacy-deanne.net

At 9:12am on October 11, 2009, Donald James Parker said…: Hi Christy,
I'd love to participate in your book.
My Blog on Lulu
Check out my blog above and see if that will work - or a modification thereof.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Don

At 8:27am on October 4, 2009, Donald James Parker said…: Hi Christy,
Your book arrived safe and sound. It has a beautiful cover. From what I've read so far - I'll be glad to recommend it. I have used Lulu in the past and have been thinking about CreateSpace. You might have convinced me .
Take care and I'll let you know when I post a review.
Don

At 8:41am on September 21, 2009, Donald James Parker said…: Sheesh. I feel dumb. You wrote a book on how to self publish. I will mention your book in my column.

Here are my three favorite reviewers - none of which appear to be on your list.

target="_blank">Geri's Book Reviews
Geri charges $35 per review. Advertises very nicely and a great lady.

Apex Reviews
Apex is running a special right now - for $79 you get review, book trailer, author interview, and blogtalk radio interview .

AllBook Reviews
They charge $50 per review. They got one of my reviews on Midwest Book Reviews.

At 8:06am on September 21, 2009, Donald James Parker said…: Hi again,
I just read some notes you wrote on the POD people page. That drew my attention to your crusade to help self publishers. I also am fighting that fight. I am the new columnist for the Self Publishing column at Christian Fiction Online Magazine. I'll be looking for the kind of material you have gathered. Perhaps you can recommend some books on self publishing (I have Dan Poynters) that I can share with my readers (with a tip of the hat to you).
I have found some good review sites. I'll make sure you have them on your list. If not, I'll drop their name to you so you can add them.
Take care and I look forward to working with your to help Self pubbers get some respect.
Don .

At 9:43pm on September 20, 2009, Donald James Parker said…: Hi Christy,
I'd be honored if you'd check out my work at My website - click here
You can download my ebooks for free there. If you'd choose to write a review, I'd be totally jazzed.
God bless!!
Don

At 3:32pm on September 10, 2009, Jenni Cavallaro said…: Christy,

Thanks so much for the warm compliments about my blog, they are well appreciated :) Thank you for adding me to the list as well, anything I can do to help is great!

Jenni

At 8:55pm on September 9, 2009, Jenni Cavallaro said…: Christy,

I would love to be added to your reviewers list for reviewers accepting books by self-published books. I am always accepting review books, and even unsolicited if the author/publisher has sent to me in the past. My review blog is Falling Off The Shelf. I just ask to be contacted via email or through my Review Request Form that can be located on the upper right hand side of my blog.

Thank you so much for putting this together, it's a great list so far and I see a lot of blogs on their that I personally love to visit on a regular basis.

Jenni @ Falling Off The Shelf

At 4:20pm on September 9, 2009, Candy O'Donnell said…: Thanks for the friend request!

At 11:17pm on September 8, 2009, Phillip H. Tang said…: Hey Christy,

Thanks for the heads up. I actually never considered myself a professional reviewer. I really just read and write for fun. I do hope my reviews are beneficial though.

At 7:43pm on September 8, 2009, Phillip H. Tang said…: Hey Christy that sounds awesome. As you noted, I am completely new to this. My favourite genres are fantasy and science fiction but I read pretty much most fiction. The only books I don't read are non fiction unless it's about a topic I really enjoy.

At 1:53pm on September 8, 2009, Debbie said…: Thanks for adding my blog to your list!

At 1:35pm on September 8, 2009, Cheryl Anne Gardner said…: Oh I know. We hate it too, and it doesn't seem ethical at all considering Mainstream Authors don't pay for reviews. But there are a few of us out there. I managed to find some wonderful reviewers to look at my work over the years, as I am an Indie writer myself. I can sympathize. LL Book Review, Podbram, and even Mrsgiggles.com review Indie books and don't charge, though Mrsgiggles prefers to buy her own review books: she doesn't take submissions at the moment for Indie titles. Then there is The Self Publishing Review, they only charge if you want your book to jump to the head of the queue. A lot of free review sites don't make it past a year or so. It's hard work for what seems like no reward, but I have met a lot of wonderful writers, and if my review helps, that's good enough for me. I make a few friends along the way too.

At 1:09pm on September 8, 2009, Cheryl Anne Gardner said…: Thanks Christy. Emily Veinglory, the owner of the Podpeople blog, Chris Gerrib, and Myself are against paid reviews and advertising revenue of any kind on the blog. Emily started it as a community service for indie authors, she herself being an e-book published author with Samhain. Paid reviews and advertising wouldn't fit with our site or our mission statement. Mainstream authors don't pay for reviews, why should Indie authors? I also generally tend to feel less obligated, and it eliminates any misconceptions that an author is paying for my opinion. We all just feel better about the process this way. No one can question the objectivity of our reviews, and we like it that way. Plus, Indie authors have enough to worry about with marketing and such, they don't need to squander their money away on review copies or reviews. We accept PDFs, HTML, and print copies. Print copies we in-turn giveaway during our monthly contest.

At 1:05pm on September 8, 2009, Nada Saeed said…: Hi, Thanks for the comment and the add :)

At 7:01am on September 8, 2009, Jen Knox said…: Your website is an important contribution to this confusing world of publishing and self-promotion. Thank you for the comments, and for the useful advice.

At 7:25pm on September 7, 2009, Stormi Johnson said…: Hi, I review books at my blog as long as they are not extremely vulgar or erotica in nature at Books, Movies, Reviews. Oh my!
Would love to be put on your list.