Showing posts with label Paula Wiseman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paula Wiseman. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
MindStir Media Author Paula Wiseman's Contingency Wins Award
MindStir Media author Paula Wiseman -- Congrats! Paula's debut novel Contingency: Book One: Covenant of Trust Series just captured the 2011 Readers Favorite Gold Award in Christian Fiction.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
MindStir Media Celebrates Award Finalist
Hey, folks...just want to share this exciting piece of news from a press release distributed today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAMPTON, NH - Aug 18, 2011 - Paula Wiseman's Contingency (MindStir Media; ISBN 9780981964829)
To view Contingency's placement--and the full list of finalists--visit the Readers Favorite Web site: http://readersfavorite.com/
Author bio:
After working several years as research chemist, Paula Wiseman was blessed with the opportunity to stay home with her children and follow the writer’s path. Contingency:
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media provides unique Mind-Stirring Publishing Solutions that help authors successfully self-publish, distribute, and market books. J.J. Hebert, bestselling author of Unconventional and founder of MindStir Media, works closely with MindStir authors in order to supply unparalleled self-publishing mentoring and one-on-one support. MindStir focuses on paperback book, e-book, and downloadable unabridged audiobook formats. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Web site: http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAMPTON, NH - Aug 18, 2011 - Paula Wiseman's Contingency (MindStir Media; ISBN 9780981964829)
To view Contingency's placement--and the full list of finalists--visit the Readers Favorite Web site: http://readersfavorite.com/
Author bio:
After working several years as research chemist, Paula Wiseman was blessed with the opportunity to stay home with her children and follow the writer’s path. Contingency:
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media provides unique Mind-Stirring Publishing Solutions that help authors successfully self-publish, distribute, and market books. J.J. Hebert, bestselling author of Unconventional and founder of MindStir Media, works closely with MindStir authors in order to supply unparalleled self-publishing mentoring and one-on-one support. MindStir focuses on paperback book, e-book, and downloadable unabridged audiobook formats. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Web site: http://www.mindstirmedia.com.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Kindlegraph Helps Authors Digitally Autograph Kindle eBooks
Kindlegraph, created by software developer and entrepreneur Evan Jacobs, is quickly becoming the place for readers to obtain inscriptions and digital autographs from their favorite authors. As of now, Kindlegraph is just shy of 1,000 authors and 5,000 books, according to the official @kindlegraph Twitter. Speaking of Twitter, it seems to be exploding with tweets regarding Kindlegraph. Twitterers all over have a lot to say about this innovative idea of digital inscriptions and autographs.
Kindlegraph is expected to continue to grow at a rapid rate, especially since "it took two months to get the first 2000 [books] and one week for the next 2000." If they remain at this pace, 2,000 eBooks added to Kindlegraph each week, they'll have around 45,000 books listed by January 2012. That's some huge growth!
Paula Wiseman, Amazon.com bestselling author of Contingency and Indemnity (published by MindStir Media), didn't waste any time getting on board. Both her books are listed on Kindlegraph.
How exactly does Kindlegraph work? Evan Jacobs created an easy to understand video right here. It's free to sign up at Kindlegraph.com and you sign in with your Twitter account.
So what do you think? If you're an author, will you sign up? If you're an eBook lover, will you start requesting digital inscriptions and autographs? I welcome your comments.
Kindlegraph is expected to continue to grow at a rapid rate, especially since "it took two months to get the first 2000 [books] and one week for the next 2000." If they remain at this pace, 2,000 eBooks added to Kindlegraph each week, they'll have around 45,000 books listed by January 2012. That's some huge growth!
Paula Wiseman, Amazon.com bestselling author of Contingency and Indemnity (published by MindStir Media), didn't waste any time getting on board. Both her books are listed on Kindlegraph.
How exactly does Kindlegraph work? Evan Jacobs created an easy to understand video right here. It's free to sign up at Kindlegraph.com and you sign in with your Twitter account.
So what do you think? If you're an author, will you sign up? If you're an eBook lover, will you start requesting digital inscriptions and autographs? I welcome your comments.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Support Independent Booksellers and Authors By Using INDIEBOUND
Most books (MindStir Media titles included) listed on Amazon.com, BN.com, etc. are also automatically listed within IndieBound's database and linked to indie bookstores' websites, making it easy for book connoisseurs to buy books from independent booksellers instead of the corporate giants. Each book listing has its own page. Indemnity by Paula Wiseman (the listing is still "processing"), for example, has green and blue buttons directly next to the book cover. They're pretty self-explanatory, but my favorite button is BUY ONLINE FROM AN INDIE BOOKSTORE. Click that button and you're brought to a screen that requests your zip code. Enter the code, hit GO, and you'll see a host of indie bookstores where the book is being sold. Select your favorite local bookstore and BAM...there's the book, ready for checkout at Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport, MA. If you're an author, give this a try with your book(s).
I encourage you to join the IndieBound community. It's free and easy to sign up. IndieBound also offers an option to become an affiliate (I'm not one, but I think I'll sign up shorty). Looks like a valuable program which could be great for indie authors and publishers!
I encourage you to join the IndieBound community. It's free and easy to sign up. IndieBound also offers an option to become an affiliate (I'm not one, but I think I'll sign up shorty). Looks like a valuable program which could be great for indie authors and publishers!
Monday, May 2, 2011
MindStir Media Author Enjoys Bestselling Success
Wanted to share a brief but exciting press release which was just distributed:
On April 25, Christian Fiction author Paula Wiseman's Contingency (ISBN 978-0981964829)
About the author:
Paula Wiseman is the author of Contingency and Indemnity. She currently resides in Illinois with her husband and children. Visit her website: www.paulawiseman.com.
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media, a self-publishing and book marketing company, supplies authors with Mind-Stirring Publishing Solutions to help them successfully self-publish and distribute books. MindStir specializes in paperback, eBook, and downloadable audiobook formats. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Visit MindStir's website: www.mindstirmedia.com.
About the author:
Paula Wiseman is the author of Contingency and Indemnity. She currently resides in Illinois with her husband and children. Visit her website: www.paulawiseman.com.
About MindStir Media:
MindStir Media, a self-publishing and book marketing company, supplies authors with Mind-Stirring Publishing Solutions to help them successfully self-publish and distribute books. MindStir specializes in paperback, eBook, and downloadable audiobook formats. Authors retain all rights and receive royalties up to 100%. Visit MindStir's website: www.mindstirmedia.com.
Friday, February 11, 2011
From Guest Blogger Paula Wiseman: If Writing is Not Just a Hobby - Write the Next Book
My guest blogger for today is Paula Wiseman, author of Contingency: Book One: Covenant of Trust Series, published by MindStir Media back in December. Contingency (Kindle and paperback) recently spent time on the Christian Fiction best-seller lists and was also the #1 book in Hot New Releases in Christian Fiction. Contingency is her debut novel ... And, now, without further ado (drumroll, please)--here's Paula:
Wrote a book - check!
Working on finding a publisher - check!
What else is there for the aspiring author to do? Plenty.
Few things are as satisfying as finishing off a manuscript. On the other hand, pursuit of publication is long and difficult. Restarting the creative process on the next book gives a sense of progress and accomplishment in that 'in-between' time.
We writer types need that sense of creativity.
Let's face it, when you finished your book, you achieved a tremendous goal, pouring a lot of work into a creative endeavor. You gave yourself a wonderful present, allowing your gifts and talents to be expressed in such a tangible way. And it felt good, didn't it? The truth is, that creative process is almost addictive.
Feed that. Get back to work on the next project. Start making outlines, drawing diagrams, filling out characters, or following whatever system or non-system you use. Study the craft of writing and incorporate that new knowledge into the next story.
Is there a sequel in there in the first book? Or a side story? Ask 'what-if?'.
Personally, every time my book got rejected, I wrote a draft of a new story. Let's just say I have several to work with.
You won't have as much time to write new stuff once your book releases.
It's a good problem to have, but it can still be a problem. If you have a head start, you can keep your readers engaged long after they turn that last page with the promise of the next novel, and not wear yourself out trying to deliver it.
So after that last sentence, ask yourself... was it just for fun? Or was it the first step in a serious, perhaps lifelong, pursuit? If it was serious, take a deep, satisfying breath. Pat yourself on the back. Go for ice cream. Then get back at it.
Working on finding a publisher - check!
What else is there for the aspiring author to do? Plenty.
Few things are as satisfying as finishing off a manuscript. On the other hand, pursuit of publication is long and difficult. Restarting the creative process on the next book gives a sense of progress and accomplishment in that 'in-between' time.
We writer types need that sense of creativity.
Let's face it, when you finished your book, you achieved a tremendous goal, pouring a lot of work into a creative endeavor. You gave yourself a wonderful present, allowing your gifts and talents to be expressed in such a tangible way. And it felt good, didn't it? The truth is, that creative process is almost addictive.
Feed that. Get back to work on the next project. Start making outlines, drawing diagrams, filling out characters, or following whatever system or non-system you use. Study the craft of writing and incorporate that new knowledge into the next story.
Is there a sequel in there in the first book? Or a side story? Ask 'what-if?'.
Personally, every time my book got rejected, I wrote a draft of a new story. Let's just say I have several to work with.
You won't have as much time to write new stuff once your book releases.
It's a good problem to have, but it can still be a problem. If you have a head start, you can keep your readers engaged long after they turn that last page with the promise of the next novel, and not wear yourself out trying to deliver it.
So after that last sentence, ask yourself... was it just for fun? Or was it the first step in a serious, perhaps lifelong, pursuit? If it was serious, take a deep, satisfying breath. Pat yourself on the back. Go for ice cream. Then get back at it.
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