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By BookBaby author Scott McCormick Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Publishing a business book is a significant step for any entrepreneur, executive, or thought leader looking to share their expertise and influence their industry. When it comes to publishing, authors have two primary routes: traditional publishing and self-publishing. Traditional publishing involves selling your publishing rights to a large company, while self-publishing allows authors to publish their work independently. Each option has its own set of advantages and challenges. In this guide, we’ll explore the key differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing and look at how to choose the best self-publishing partner for your business book. Understanding these options is crucial to making informed decisions that align with your goals, resources, and vision for your book. Table of Contents: • Exploring self-publishing for business books • Traditional business book publishing • Key considerations for authors • Conclusion Exploring self-publishing for business books In recent years, self-publishing has emerged as a powerful option for business authors. Unlike traditional publishing, where the author submits their manuscript to a publisher and hopes for acceptance, self-publishing is available to all authors, and it gives them full control over the production and distribution of their book. This model has grown in popularity, particularly among business authors, because it allows for greater creative freedom and the ability to reach niche markets more effectively. The self-publishing process and timeline The self-publishing process is often more streamlined and faster than traditional publishing. Here’s a general overview of the steps involved: Manuscript completion: The first step is, of course, finishing your manuscript. Start by writing a compelling business book that shares your specialized knowledge. Feedback. Once your manuscript is finished, it’s a good idea to hire beta readers to get feedback. Try to get at least five readers so you’ll be able to spot trends and therefore know where your manuscript needs the most help. Editing. After you have incorporated those changes and completed your final draft, you need to hire an editor. A skilled editor can refine your manuscript, ensuring clarity, coherence, and correctness. Do not skimp on this step! The good news is the pros at BookBaby offers affordable book editing services. Formatting and eBook conversion: Once your manuscript is polished, the next steps involve formatting the book for print and digital formats. This is a crucial step because the design impacts the book’s marketability. To ensure your book will look perfect as a printed book or eBook, hire a pro. Design: Your book cover is your single most important form of marketing and advertising. Do not leave this to an amateur. Hire a professional book cover designer. Distribution: After formatting, you need to set up distribution channels. This includes choosing bookstores like Amazon, Apple Books, and other pleaces where your book will be available. If you choose to distribute your book with BookBaby, your book will be available in over 60 stores around the world. Printing: It used to be hard for indie authors to distribute their printed books. Now, thanks to print-on-demand, it’s as easy as pie. Marketing and launch: Finally, you’ll market your book to your target audience. This involves everything from social media promotion to email marketing and networking. This entire process can take as little as a few months, giving authors the ability to publish quickly and efficiently. Pros of self-publishing Self-publishing offers several advantages that make it an attractive option for business authors. Higher royalties: One of the most-significant benefits of self-publishing is the potential for higher royalties. While traditional publishers might offer a royalty rate of 10-15%, self-published authors can retain up to 85% of their book’s sales, depending on the platform. Complete creative control: Authors maintain complete control over the content, cover design, and overall presentation of their books. This is particularly important for business authors who want to ensure that their books align with their brand and message. Faster publication: Traditional publishing can take years from manuscript submission to book release. In contrast, self-publishing allows authors to set their own timelines and bring their books to market much more quickly. Direct marketing to niche audiences: Self-publishing allows authors to market their books directly to specific audiences. This can be especially beneficial for business authors who have a clear target market in mind. How BookBaby offers additional support While self-publishing offers many benefits, it also comes with challenges, particularly in areas like marketing and distribution. This is where a company like BookBaby can be invaluable. BookBaby provides comprehensive support throughout the self-publishing process. From professional editing and cover design to distribution and marketing, BookBaby helps authors navigate the complexities of self-publishing. This support can make the difference between a book that gets lost in the crowd and one that reaches its intended audience. Learn more about BookBaby’s comprehensive publishing services here. Traditional business book publishing Traditional publishing has long been the gold standard for business authors. Major publishing houses have established processes and networks that can give books wide exposure and a certain level of prestige. However, the landscape of traditional publishing has changed significantly in recent years, with increased competition and new challenges for authors. Process and timeline The traditional publishing process is much more involved and time-consuming than self-publishing. Here’s a general outline: Proposal submission: The first step is to submit your book proposal to agents or publishers. Unfortunately, traditional publishing is highly competitive and, therefore, out of reach for most authors — even those authors who have unique and powerful contributions to make in the world of business publishing. Contract negotiation: If a publisher is interested, they’ll offer a contract. This process can take months and involves negotiations over rights, royalties, and other terms. Publishing contracts are complex, and you will definitely want to hire an entertainment lawyer who specializes in business publishing. Writing, editing, and revisions: Once the contract is signed, the author will then begin to write their manuscript. Once finished, they will submit it to their editor. Typically, the editor and author will

By BookBaby author BookBaby Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Looking for a way to make your hardcover book stand out? A custom dust jacket could be the answer! Much more than just a protective layer for your book, a custom dust jacket offers you the opportunity to promote your book and reach new customers. Although they say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, people absolutely do, and your custom dust jacket may be the perfect way to get your book noticed. In this resource guide, we’ll take a closer look at what dust jackets are, why you’ll want to have one, and how to get started with a uniquely designed custom dust jacket of your own. Table of Contents: • What is a custom dust jacket? • Why use a custom dust jacket? • What makes up a custom dust jacket? • Printing options for a custom dust jacket • Is a custom dust jacket right for you? • How to get a custom dust jacket for your hardcover book What is a custom dust jacket? A custom dust jacket adds professional appeal to a hardcover book. Readers, fans of the genre, and collectors alike all love a dust jacket, as they’re fantastic ways to get your hardcover book into the hands of more readers. Besides adding a protective layer to keep your book shielded from dust and scratches, a custom dust jacket also showcases artwork and additional details about your book. Why use a custom dust jacket? Beyond protecting your hardback book from wear and tear, a custom dust jacket gives you multiple ways to promote yourself as an author, and your book to would-be readers. Here are a few of the many benefits of choosing a custom dust jacket: Stand out on a crowded shelf Put a professionally designed dust jacket on a plain hardcover book, and it’s like a complete metamorphosis has taken place. Suddenly, that plain old hardback has a new, creative style that gets attention and helps your book stand out on a crowded shelf. Better marketability A custom dust jacket is your opportunity to market yourself! Include endorsements, reviews, summaries, your website, author bio, and much more. It’s your marketing canvas, but it’s up to you to make the most of it. Unique branding Your dust jacket is a great branding opportunity. You can boost your author brand and create a cohesive look for a series of hardback books, or brand yourself as a recognized authority in your field. Dust jacket designs can all be aligned to fit the same look and style so that over time, people will come to recognize your books by their unique look and feel. Additional content While you can’t directly include information into the hardback book itself, the custom dust jacket is another story. Include exclusive content, additional graphics or insights, a link to your website, and much more. All of this added information could be the reason a prospective reader chooses your book over others, so make it count! What makes up a custom dust jacket? A dust jacket gives you ample opportunities to align your creative vision with the contents of your book. Just like a regular book cover, a dust jacket is made up of several different parts. Front cover This part usually includes the title and subtitle (if any). You might also include a unique illustration or photo that captures the theme of your book and hints at what’s inside. Back cover The back cover often has a brief overview of the book, some critical reviews, and a small photo of the author. Spine The spine is just large enough to include the book title and author name so that it can be read from a fully stacked bookshelf. Inside flaps This is where the magic happens. The inside flaps are wide open for you to add anything you like, such as an author bio, a synopsis, or even a call-to-action to join your website, Facebook group, or other program. Printing options for a custom dust jacket Custom dust jackets have a variety of printing options at their disposal. For example, they can be printed in many different types of paper, including glossy and matte finishes. You can also add additional options like embossing, spot UV, and foil stamping to give your book a luxurious and classy look. First-edition collectors often look for these enhanced features when adding a book to their collection! Is a custom dust jacket right for you? Custom dust jackets are great for first editions, limited print runs, or special releases of your book. They’re also ideal if you want to re-release an existing title without changing the interior layout, but still want to refresh the look of your book. If your book is being displayed at an event or bookstore, a custom dust jacket is a great way to make it stand out and create a positive first impression with your potential readers. How to get a custom dust jacket for your hardcover book Ready to get started with your own custom hardback book cover? There’s no better way to get started than through BookBaby. Our diligent custom dust jacket design process is made to help you bring your creativity to life. You’re in complete control of every aspect of your dust jacket’s design, from choosing the perfect font to zeroing in on the right image that perfectly showcases what you want to share. Our team of experienced graphic designers are dedicated to working with you every step of the way to deliver a polished and perfectly printed cover. The best part is, dust jacket design is just the beginning! We also offer a range of book cover design services to help make publishing your book easier than ever. Even if you’ve already published your hardcover book, our book marketing services can help get your book into the hands of more readers through social media promotion, online marketing, your own custom author page, and much

Tell us about yourself. Hunting for Greatness is an Indigenous-inspired business where anyone can learn, ask questions, discuss, and get valuable content about being able to get out to enjoy the outdoors! Founded in 2021 by Pat Gatz, Hunting for Greatness has become a trusted resource for life-long knowledge from seasoned professionals, expert advice, experiences, and victories to inspire and help others grow on their hunting journey. As the traditions of hunting teeter on the bridge of extinction, Hunting for Greatness seeks to breathe new life into the sport to usher in a new hunting era rooted in tradition, heritage, and culture. Pat Gatz is a First Nation Algonquin Native passionate about contributing to the hunting community to ensure that every North American has the knowledge and confidence they need to become a proficient, safe hunter and live off the land like we were meant to be! “ HUNT TO LIVE, LIVE TO HUNT!” PAT GATZ – A.K.A. LITTLE EAGLE Globe Amazon Goodreads-g Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Pinterest Youtube Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? “The Simple Hunting Guide: Beginners Quick Start Into The Sport With Ease – Tracking, Scouting, And Survival Skills” by Pat Gatz is a comprehensive hunting guide designed for beginners. This book covers essential hunter education, including how to acquire a hunting license, basic gear and survival equipment, and an overview of hunting weapons. It offers step-by-step instructions for small game hunting, along with tips and techniques. The guide aims to teach patience, respect, ethics, confidence, responsibility, and emotional control through hunting. It’s suitable for those new to hunting, providing a thorough foundation in the skills necessary for success in the wilderness. For more details, you can view the book on Amazon: The Simple Hunting Guide. Do you have any unusual writing habits? No What is the best advice you have ever been given? THIS IS HUNTING! This is HUNTING! It will break you! Days may stretch into months, even years, without a glimpse of life or the echoing shot of a huntress/hunter’s aim. Choosing to let animals pass, with the aspiration that others will do the same, nurturing their growth and managing lands. The huntress/hunter’s journey entails both successful hits and inevitable misses. This is HUNTING! You will see garbage in the bush and do not think twice to clean up after those who disrespect nature. You may wound something one day, and it will break your heart! You will be taking a life to provide food to your family. Hunting adds depth to the profound experiences encountered in the pursuit of sustenance. This is HUNTING! It will teach you life lessons. You will learn patience. One more minute can make all the difference in the world! You will learn determination…the weather changes anyway, the wind changes direction, and you still persevere long hours of punishment! You will learn patience and determination. This is HUNTING! It will inspire you to Hunt for greatness! You will see wildlife in its natural habitat, and your heart will swell. The beauty of dawn will humble you. You will learn the feeling of being the prey and also the predator! You will see things from a different perspective. You will communicate with other living creatures. This is HUNTING! It will make you vulnerable. You will make mistakes just learn from them. You will face your worst enemy………YOURSELF! You will have to walk through the dark, blinded by total darkness and navigate by listening to every sound! This is HUNTING! You will find your true self! You will learn patience, passion, strength, and courage! Discover independence, determination, heartache, empathy, silence, and peace! All living things are connected! This is HUNTING! You will be faced with ignorance from the activist’s viewpoint that labels hunting as evil because we prefer to ethically hunt and harvest our food for our families instead of paying someone to raise it and kill it unethically for them, which, in their minds, is acceptable! This is HUNTING! It is where you will learn the most valuable lessons about life. It is where you will make your best memories. It is where you will find life’s true meaning. It is where you will lose and find your soul. This is what hunting means to me! Chief Little Eagle First Nation Algonquin Native is proud of my Indigenous heritage and culture! Live the only way, the right way, THE NATIVE WAYS! “ HUNT TO LIVE, LIVE TO HUNT!” Chief Pat Gatz A.K.A. Little Eagle Do you have any advice for new authors? Never give up! Share with the world you view! Live life to the fullest, and life is short so do everything healthy for the soul for the time you have! What has inspired you and your writing style? I want to spread my native heritage & culture to the world to show you all who we are! What are you working on now? I am working on a childrens book called,” Dreamy the Dream Warrior and Monz the Moose with my 9 year old daughter. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Online social platforms through posts & videos. What’s next for you as a writer? Keep writting! Nothing more! How well do you work under pressure? GREAT!!

Tell us about yourself. I’m from the UK but I have lived in Greece most of my life. I’m an award-winning author with 14 fiction titles. I write in most genres. I’m also an award-winning filmmaker, my documentary and short films have won several awards at international film festivals. I’m a podcaster, radio host, I have a YouTubeShow and I’m a booktuber. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in the midlands in the UK. It wasn’t a very pleasant place to grow up. It was a rough area and I would be beaten up and picked on at school. Yeah, not a great childhood, but writing helped take me away from that unsettling reality and to step into someone else’s shoes for a while. I used writing, as a way for me to escape. Do you have any unusual writing habits? I don’t plot. When I start writing a book, the full story ( well the first draft) is all in my head, world-building, names, plot. There are certain places where I need to make notes so I have a record that will then stop any inconsistencies. Oh, and I’m old-fashioned I use a pad and pen, before typing anything up onto the computer. What is the best advice you have ever been given? “You’ll never make it as an author.” from my English teacher in my high school. So I proved to her and all the doubters that they were wrong! Do you have any advice for new authors? Don’t rush into publishing your book. To do it correctly to give the book the best chance of it selling, you have to spend money. Writing the book is the easy part. But it costs money to hire a professional editor, formatted and cover designer and if you haven’t got the money then wait. Don’t ask your neightbour or sister to look through your MS to find mistakes. Make sure your book is polished and ready before even thinking about publishing it. And also make sure you have a marketing plan put in place at least 2 months before you publish. What has inspired you and your writing style? S.E.Hinton was the reason I became an author. I fell in love with her rebel/gang books and her easy-to-read style of writing. Rock music always inspires me no matter what genre of fiction I’m working on. It could be a fantasy, thriller, or even erotica, and rock music will inspire me while I write. Over the years my writing has definitely changed style. I’m writing more dark fiction, but that doesn’t mean say I couldn’t write a lighthearted YA again. What are you working on now? I have a new imprint for my OUTLAW collection which is 4 books to do with outlaw motorcycle clubs, my last release, Broken Chains, which is a mafia thriller is also under the new imprint. Dirty Streets Press. All the OUTLAW series have new coves and I’m currently working on book one In Times of Violence, as when I first wrote and published the book I did as a YA MC gang/romance. The other three books are 18+. So In Times of Violence adult edition, should have been written and out years ago. As well as getting those books ready. I’m working with another author on a sci-fi dystopian trilogy called Toxic. We’ve just signed a contract for all six books as she is keeping her editions nice, whereas mine are naughty. So we give the reader the choice of which book they want to read. Book one is ready but will now be picked apart by the publisher’s editors and we have 1st draft of book 2 completed as well. They are completely the same book, plot storyline but mine is erotica and my writing partner has her door shut. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Cross promotions through the newsletters I send out. I always get sales from them. How it works is I promote someone else’s book who writes in the same genre as me, and as I write in most genres, I can have my newsletter with one to two genres featuring that month. So the author’s book I’m promoting goes into my newsletter and my book goes into her newsletter. Say share had 4000 subscribers and I have the same. That’s a possible 4000 people to learn about me, see my book cover, blurb, and hopefully click that link. It works the same way for the other author’s book in my newsletter. Now imagine if I did that with 5 books. That’s a lot of new readers, seeing my book for the first time. What’s next for you as a writer? I have so much to currently work on and more ideas for new books keep filling my mind, so I’m going to keep going for a while yet. I hope the publisher can find the readers for Toxic as the trilogy need to go viral as it’s a unique niche. How well do you work under pressure? I have so much to currently work on and more ideas for new books keep filling my mind, so I’m going to keep going for a while yet. I hope the publisher can find the readers for Toxic as the trilogy need to go viral as it’s a unique niche. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Bookbub.com GoodRead Facebook Youtube Twitter Linkedin

Tell us about yourself. I am a single mom in my forties. I published my first book at thirty-six and since then I’ve written ten other novels. Although I started out with a traditional publisher I was dissatisfied with their handling of my book and my accounts and as soon as I could, I opted out. I have been self-publishing ever since. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and it definitely suits me better. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in Nairobi Kenya. When I started writing, I wanted to write the opposite of “African writing”. I felt that that wasn’t my story. I grew up reading Anne Rice and I wanted to write fantasy. It never occurred to me that I could write African fantasy and so I ended up writing about New Orleans and the various supernatural things that might dwell there. I included myself as an African in the tale of the ancestors of my protagonist. I love that story and I think I wrote it well, but my ambitions have now changed and I wish to write fantasy from an African perspective. Do you have any unusual writing habits? I’m a pantser. Sometimes I don’t know what the next word is, until I write it. What is the best advice you have ever been given? The only thing you need to be a writer, is to keep writing. Diana Gabaldon told me that. Do you have any advice for new authors? Yes. Don’t try to be someone else, write like them or use their habits. find out who you are, write your story, your way. What has inspired you and your writing style? Anne Rice was a big inspiration as were JK Rowling and Diana Gabaldon. between them, they taught me to write fantasy, to write love and to weave a story together. they were my writing school. What are you working on now? the fifth installment of the child of destiny series and a new fantasy novela based on my great grandmother. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? social media. I like to look out for opportunity. If someone is looking for a book, and one of mine might fit, I recommend it. What’s next for you as a writer? More writing How well do you work under pressure? Very well actually. Better than if I have no pressure. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile smashworld.com GoodRead Facebook Instagram Twitter

Tell us about yourself. I am a Writer, Publisher, Blogger, Retired Cardiologist, & Bible Expositor. I am an Author of 28 books. My Portfolio of books are, Memoirs of Doctor, Daily devotion Gospel of Mark, Expository Preaching, Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Daily Devotion Gospel of John Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 1 to 4, Galatians, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, & Jude, Romans, Hebrews, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians & Philemon, Pastoral Epistles, Prison Epistles,1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, General Epistle, How I publish 22 books in a pandemic, Abcs to Amazon Self Publishing, Acts volume 1, Acts volume 2, Acts volume 1 & 2, and the gospel according to Luke. I am a retired medical doctor and cardiologist by training. A near-death experience in 2019 resulted in early retirement which jump-started my writing career, and the publication of 28 books. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in a small village called Tanjong Malim in Malaysia. No one influenced my writing. I did not grow up in a family of writers. However, I love reading and writing during my school and university days. I was not a serious writer before 2019. All I wrote then were articles for medical journals and magazines. As providence would have it, I had a nasty accident in 2019 which left me tetraplegic and bedridden. After surgery, rehabilitation, and much reflection, I woke up with a new vision. I took up writing during retirement and pandemic for self-enrichment, to leave a legacy, and to pass time. I started to write my memoirs and have not looked back ever since. Do you have any unusual writing habits? Yes, I’m a pantser. Sometimes I don’t know what the next word is until I write it. I sometimes wake up early in the morning to write a few pages before snoozing off again. Sometimes, when I started to write, I finds it hard to stop. What is the best advice you have ever been given? The best advice given to me is to be persistent, consistent, authentic, and to find my voice. To start something new is always harder in the beginning but it will become easier as time goes by. There is always a learning curve that you have to overcome. Rome is not built in one day. Do not procrastinate. Time and season wait for no one and cannot be redeemed. Do you have any advice for new authors? If you put your heart and soul into writing you will be able to do it. Nothing is impossible. The word impossible says I am possible. Do not give up. Learn new skills. Go the extra mile. Learn the ropes of the trade. Listen to your heart. Convert your thoughts into ink and paper. Write on subjects that you are familiar with and things that interest you, ie profession, hobbies, passion, etc. Think out of the box, be creative, ask questions, and answer your questions. Many stories are created by asking and answering your questions. What has inspired you and your writing style? I am currently working on a Christian non-fiction book which is about 80 percent complete. What are you working on now? I have five chapters of a new novel written but can’t get into the 6th chapter. dont know when I’ll finish. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? I promote my work on my website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Amazon.com, goodreads.com authorsbook.online, bookshelfs.com, bookois.com, oltobooks.com, bookshutter.com etc. What’s next for you as a writer? I will just concentrate and continue what I am doing. I will continue to explore new avenues to market my books to a wider audience. How well do you work under pressure? Writing can be very stressful. When I am too stressed, I will go for a long walk. Sometimes, I will take off for several days to read other people’s books to unwind, refresh, recharge, and reenergised. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile BookShelfs.com GoodRead Facebook Instagram Twitter

Tell us about yourself. Biography Vincent Panettiere was not born in a trunk at the Princess Theatre in Pocatello, Idaho, but in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from St. John’s University and went to graduate school at Boston University. After college he became a sports writer for the wire service United Press International (UPI) and later wrote for the Boston Herald, a major daily newspaper in that city before Rupert Murdochized it. After holding executive positions at Westinghouse Broadcasting, CBS and Xerox he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a screen writer. One script was optioned by Twentieth Century Fox but not produced. Three other projects were optioned by now defunct production companies and also not produced. He became a licensed and bonded literary agent representing writers and directors in television and films. He made deals for writers and directors on TV series (Xena, The Untouchables, Babylon 5 etc.); two independent features were produced; numerous indie/MOW film scripts were sold as well. He also had a client’s book published and another client’s play produced. During the same time, Panettiere was certified by the Major League Baseball Players Association to serve as an agent for major league and professional baseball players. Clients he represented played in the major leagues for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals. Objecting to the standard means of financing independent films, Panettiere sought non-traditional funding for his writer/director clients. His journey through the murky world of cyberspace was chronicled in his book The Internet Financing Illusion published in 2007. There is more information about the book on his website http://www.vincentpanettiere.com. Panettiere has published four novels in both paperback and ebook format. They are: A Woman to Blame, These Thy Gifts, The Scopas Factor and the Music of Women. Panettiere has completed his latest novel Shared Sorrows published in 2021. He continues to live in Los Angeles, but has had dinner in Pocatello, Idaho. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens New York. Can’t recall anything specific influencing my writing. Though, Shared Sorrows is set in New York City and New Jersey. Do you have any unusual writing habits? No is the short answer. The long answer is vulgar. I’ll go with No unusual writing habits What is the best advice you have ever been given? None that means anything. Do you have any advice for new authors? If you are a writer – write; dont talk about writing; just do it. What has inspired you and your writing style? My father inspired and encouraged me to write when I was in high school. I dont know if I have a writing style as for me it all flows from instinct. What are you working on now? I have five chapters of a new novel written but can’t get into the 6th chapter. dont know when I’ll finish. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Whatever sells. What’s next for you as a writer? The “next” is always another chapter and another book How well do you work under pressure? I work at my own pace. Am determined to finish. In away that is the pressure I create. As I’ve published several books, I guess I work well under pressure. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Book Bub GoodRead Facebook Twitter Linkedin

Tell us about yourself. A Clearwater, Florida native and graduate of Clearwater High School Dale graduated from Georgia Tech (BS) in 1962, Emory University (MBA) in 1965 and was awarded the DBA from Florida State University in 1973. Currently Dale is Professor Emeritus in Finance and Economics at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Dale has published numerous scholarly research papers and three books: The Economics of Crime and Law Enforcement (1972-1990), Death on Demand (1984-2005) and The Ninth Passage (2019) Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in North Carolina and was raised by a single mother that sacrificed all for a better future for me. These hard work ethics and sacrifices showed me what it took to be a real man and never give up on ones self. Do you have any unusual writing habits? My words come from my personal experience, so emotion drives the pen. What is the best advice you have ever been given? “Choose one thing in life, and do it very, very, well” Do you have any advice for new authors? always overfill your cup, this way everyone sees that you always give 110% What has inspired you and your writing style? The family nucleus must be fixed What are you working on now? I am currently working on the continuation of Clifford’s War. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Word of mouth is best. You can promote everywhere but if no one talks about it, no one cares. What’s next for you as a writer? more public speaking and helping with ending the recidivism rate How well do you work under pressure? I’m a Captain that fly’s Jets for a living. pressure is my Co-pilot. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Marquis Who’s Who GoodRead Facebook Twitter Youtube

Tell us about yourself. 48 Year old father of two Married to Ericka Nickole Smith, Corporate Jet pilot, author, Public speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur. Owner of a aviation company, currently producing a film from my first book “Falling from the sky” in Tampa FL. CEO of Wills Way Foundation a Florida NFP that raises money for the homeless and and battered women and children. Love giving my time to help others find their success within themselves and growing that potential to accomplish their goals. Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in North Carolina and was raised by a single mother that sacrificed all for a better future for me. These hard work ethics and sacrifices showed me what it took to be a real man and never give up on ones self. Do you have any unusual writing habits? My words come from my personal experience, so emotion drives the pen. What is the best advice you have ever been given? “Choose one thing in life, and do it very, very, well” Do you have any advice for new authors? always overfill your cup, this way everyone sees that you always give 110% What has inspired you and your writing style? The family nucleus must be fixed What are you working on now? I am currently working on the continuation of Clifford’s War. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Word of mouth is best. You can promote everywhere but if no one talks about it, no one cares. What’s next for you as a writer? more public speaking and helping with ending the recidivism rate How well do you work under pressure? I’m a Captain that fly’s Jets for a living. pressure is my Co-pilot. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Bookbub GoodRead Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin

Tell us about yourself. J. Denison Reed, born in New Jersey, currently lives in Virginia with his wife, children and their cats, Spencer and Guster. Ever since he was a child, he enjoyed creating short stories and poems. He joined the Army after graduating high school which started his career as a Network Engineer. With story-telling always on his mind, J. Denison would write very short and creative, two paragraph stories or short poems in station logs, work logs and trouble tickets purely for others amusement. In addition to writing, J. Denison enjoys other creative outlets like photography and making candles. He even co-owns a small candle company with his wife. (Profile Photography credit: Jennifer James) Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing? I grew up in a small town in New Jersey outside of Philadelphia, PA. I don’t feel like my hometown had any barring , specifically, to my writing style. I have always enjoyed story telling and creative writing. Do you have any unusual writing habits? I sometimes like to act out some of the action I write. I also will hold a conversation with myself to see if the dialog sounds good. What is the best advice you have ever been given? Your real writing does not start until you start your re-writes. This is where the creativity begins. Do you have any advice for new authors? Do not give up on your story. Even if it takes ten years to finish, your story will be forever. What has inspired you and your writing style? My inspiration comes from my desire to tell a good story. My favorite kind of reads are those that are quick and absorb you. Most comments about my writing style are about how quick it is. If you blink you will miss something. I don’t like getting bored with a story and I don’t want my readers to either. Every detail matters. What are you working on now? I am currently working on the continuation of Clifford’s War. What is your favorite method for promoting your work? Word of mouth is best. You can promote everywhere but if no one talks about it, no one cares. What’s next for you as a writer? more public speaking and helping with ending the recidivism rate​ How well do you work under pressure? From the Military to working as a telecom engineer, I feel like I was built to work under pressure. Author’s Website/Blog Amazon Profile Bookbub Good Read Facebook Twitter Instagram