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I hope to see everyone Labor Day Weekend at the Faire on the Square! We'll be with the Professional Writers of Prescott!

E.T. 101: The Cosmic Instruction Manual

BEYOND THIS WORLD CLASSIC! E.T. 101, the best-selling extra-terrestrial classic from the 1990s, is now available in ebook on Amazon by the original author, Diana Luppi and brought to you by House of Lit. This wonderful, humorous, and amazingly insightful book is a must-have on any human (or otherwise) Kindle. It's also now available in POD. Get the real version!
https://www.amazon.com/E-T-101-Cosmic-Instruction-Manual-ebook/dp/B01CH7AWMY/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1478120741&sr=8-1

amazon.com E.T. 101, The Book that Launched a Thousand ShipsThis is the original, authentic, almost unadulterated, best-selling 1990s classic that prepared the world for the advent of all that has transpired since. If you didn’t read it then, read it now. This book is not the kind you’re used ...

Hot New Cult Book from Sosumi!

ROCK SLAM. Unlike any cult book you've ever read. RAVE reviews from industry professionals. Addresses PTSD. Three women lost to humanity huddle together on the chill Oregon coast. If they are to heal each other’s fractured lives, they must heed the lesson imposed by a sinister crag rising from the sea. A fictional book based on a true story, Rock Slam is one woman’s biography of pain and bliss, providing insight into families consumed by cults and forever scarred by evil. [ 47 more words. ]

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houseoflit.org ROCK SLAM. Unlike any cult book you've ever read. RAVE reviews from industry professionals. Addresses PTSD. Three women lost to humanity huddle together on the chill Oregon coast. If they are to he...

Every year House of Lit provides publication and/or editing services to one deserving author, gratis. This year's winner is Victoria Liljenquist of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Congratulations, Victoria!

Wishing you wonderful and warm holidays. Snuggle up with a good book!

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How to Write a Book Review by Yoly Fivas
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The Southern Yankee: A Writer's Log

Translator/editor Dan Newland features author Riley Hill
http://southernyankeewriter.blogspot.com/

southernyankeewriter.blogspot.com Dan Newland celebrates his addiction to writing and the right to life, literature and the (sometimes desperate) pursuit of happiness. Essays, stories and comments on writers, writing and life in general.

Prescott AZ Downtown Library, 5:30 May 23 (tomorrow): Marketing Your Self-Published Book! Free Event. Please come and learn the methods! Snacks.

Editing Riley Hill's new secret release. Not like anything you've read...

May 23, 5pm Prescott Downtown Library: FREE seminar! Basics of Marketing Your Self-Published Book!

Using Twitter by Bill Johnson

Author/trainer Bill Johnson chats about tweets on House of Lit: http://houseoflit.org/?p=776

houseoflit.org House of Lit is proud to offer information from the well-established author and networking professional, Bill Johnson. A Short Guide for Authors New to the Twitter-verse Twitter is a websit...

Ask the Pros!

Writer friends: Please be the first to check out the "Ask the Pros" link on House of Lit. This is a fun, new opportunity to get your questions answered. http://houseoflit.org/?page_id=728

houseoflit.org Questions about prose? Self-publishing? How to start? How to finish? We'll choose a question a week and post your answers here. It's like "Dear Abby" for writers!

Split River

Last day free: Split River, mystery/suspense
http://www.amazon.com/Split-River-ebook/dp/B008Z0O436/

amazon.com Someone is stealing souls, and Cay's is next. Where Cayenne Jensen grew up, Warrior Rock Lighthouse stands sentinel above waters split by Sauvie Island, Washington and Oregon states, and the good and evil intentions of a serial killer.Found adrift in a storm-tossed boat on the Columbia River, fou...

Split River

FREE to mystery/suspense readers today: Split River. Click for free copy. http://www.amazon.com/Split-River-ebook/dp/B008Z0O436

amazon.com Someone is stealing souls, and Cay's is next. Where Cayenne Jensen grew up, Warrior Rock Lighthouse stands sentinel above waters split by Sauvie Island, Washington and Oregon states, and the good and evil intentions of a serial killer.Found adrift in a storm-tossed boat on the Columbia River, fou...

"Crook's Regulars" by Kenneth P. Werrell

Civil War buffs will appreciate this detailed, excellent book by Kenneth Werrell, PhD. Meticulously researched, this book contains photographs of the period with officers, maps, notes, bibliography, and rosters, along with battle and other detailed information. Great as a gift during the upcoming season, or anytime for your local historian.

Only available in soft cover: https://www.createspace.com/4013897

createspace.com Crook's Regulars: The 36th Ohio (Veteran) Volunteer Infantry in the War of Rebellion Crook's Regulars tells the story of the 36th Ohio Infantry Regiment in the Civil War. It not only reveals the lot of the soldier and unit, but puts their story into the larger context of the war. It also explores a ...

StoryStar-Where short story writers are the stars. Free publication of short stories to read online.

Yoly Fivas wins Story Star of the Week! Authors, publish your stories and enter weekly contests for free. http://storystar.com/index.php

storystar.com Storystar is a free growing online library of new and original short stories from around the world. Writers can publish their stories for readers of all ages to rate and share with others. Storystar features many of the best short stories to read online in both fiction and true life, with mystery...

House of Lit | Setups, Formatting, and Uploads for Ebooks and Softcover Books (POD)

House of Lit is speechless! Murr Brewster, renowned blogger and failed thapologist, gifted us with a blog. Visit it here: http://houseoflit.org/

houseoflit.org SPECIAL GUEST BLOGGER: MURR BREWSTER!November 30, 2012 by HoLOrg0House of Lit is delighted to present a guest blog from author, blogger, and humorist Murr Brewster. Give her an eye here, then check out her well-attended blog Murrmurrs It Was Either ThisOr Speech ThapologyWhen I was a kid, our whole ...

Look What I Can See: A Preschool Book that Teaches Colors, Shapes, Numbers, and Much More!

Former teacher and educator Joanne Sandlin presents "Look What I Can See," a delightful and educational lap book for parents to share with preschoolers. http://www.amazon.com/Look-What-Can-See-Preschool/dp/1480276987

amazon.com Look What I Can See: This delightful and colorful book, written by Joanne Sandlin, teaches preschool children colors, shapes, numbers, and the beginnings of reasoning. Designed to be shared and enjoyed with a parent, grandparent, or other loving caregiver. The author, Joanne Sandlin, is a retired...

Barbara Reilly

FREE today: Historical Fantasy "Barbara Reilly" by Carl Grimsman: http://www.amazon.com/Barbara-Reilly-ebook/dp/B009CZYNMU

amazon.com Indian arrowheads have been turning up in the fields since before Grampa’s time, but no one imagined the secret that would reveal itself to Barbara.In the summer of 1948, Barbara Reilly discovers something truly magical in the woods of her parents’ farm. Her stunning encounter calls...

http://www.amazon.com/Split-River-ebook/dp/B008Z0O4

I forgot to annouce: Split River (mystery suspense) is free today and tomorrow: http://www.amazon.com/Split-River-ebook/dp/B008Z0O4

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VICTOR PAZ ESTENSSORO: A Political Biography

Political Bio: President of Bolivia--Victor Paz Estenssoro by Dr. Joseph Holtey available now: http://www.amazon.com/VICTOR-PAZ-ESTENSSORO-Political-ebook/dp/B00A03OFO4

amazon.com This political biography of Víctor Paz Estenssoro in English fills a void caused by the lack of such a study of the most important politician in twentieth century Bolivian history. Joseph Holtey, PhD, now presents a detailed description and analysis of the leader of Bolivia's social and econ...

Split River

Goodreads GIVEAWAY: 2 Free softcover versions of Split River. Enter now to win! Just click the link below: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16038733-split-river

goodreads.com Mystery/Suspense-- Someone is stealing souls, and Cay's is next. Where Cayenne Jensen grew up, Warrior Rock Lighthouse stands sentinel above waters split by Sauvie Island, Washington and Oregon states, and the good and evil intentions of a serial killer. Found adrift in a storm-tossed boat on the...

Amazon.com: The Kindle Daily Deal

Hugh Howey 's "Wool" omnibus is Kindle's Daily deal! If you've wanted to read it, here's your chance at a very low price! http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000677541

amazon.com Amazon.com: The Kindle Daily Deal

Split River

GIVEAWAY: Split River (Mystery/Suspense) Riley Hill Two free softcover books October 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012. Sign up to win on Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16038733-split-river

goodreads.com Mystery/Suspense-- Someone is stealing souls, and Cay's is next. Where Cayenne Jensen grew up, Warrior Rock Lighthouse stands sentinel above waters split by Sauvie Island, Washington and Oregon states, and the good and evil intentions of a serial killer. Found adrift in a storm-tossed boat on the...

Barbara Reilly

Don't know how it happened, but HoL failed to announce Carl Grimsman's release of the wholesome and warm YA novel "Barbara Reilly." If you're tired of having your bones rattled, your libido livid, your eyeballs popped, and your spirit spooked, you'll enjoy the adventures of Barbara as she encounters something truly magical and works out a resolution with her grandfather. Available now on Amazon in ebook, and coming in October as a paperback. This book is a future classic!

http://www.amazon.com/Barbara-Reilly-ebook/dp/B009CZYNMU/

amazon.com Indian arrowheads have been turning up in the fields since before Grampa’s time, but no one imagined the secret that would reveal itself to Barbara. In the summer of 1948, Barbara Reilly discovers something truly magical in the woods of her parents’ farm. Her stunning enc...

Joe Fivas doesn't think we do any work here, so here's our lineup:

Countdown to October...

Robert Wiltsey presents a warm and humorous auto-biography about his time in Taos, New Mexico. His insider views of the artistic personages, combined with personal triumphs and unbiased assessments of his own character, make this book a genuine good read--especially for those who are in the midst of a life change. Coming out in ebook.

Author Kenneth Werrell presents meticulously researched information in his debut non-fiction book CROOK'S REGULARS--about a specific battle during the Civil War. This lovely book contains photos from the era and is a must have for history buffs. Stay tuned for more information....

* BARBARA REILLY by Carl Grimsman. This wonderful historical, middle-grade novel with a classic feel will warm your heart and make you remember....It's here in ebook! Coming October in softcover!
* WANAGI RIVER by Riley Hill. Mysterious as the Milky Way, this Native American thriller series will carry you away....Coming 2013.
* TOTEM I: THE EYE OF THE WOLF by Alyce White. An epic fantasy for Middle Grade or YA. Coming December, 2012.
* GIFTS FROM TAOS by Robert Wiltsey. A delightful and poignant review of the author's time as an artist in Taos, New Mexico.
* VICTOR PAZ ESTENSSORO, A Political Biography by Joseph Holtey. A detailed review of the President of Bolivia.

*AND MORE by favorite author Melinda Fengel...
PLUS a secret biography by a family member of someone with "BONO" in his name!

Split River

FREE Split River Mystery/Suspense by Riley Hill today on Amazon! Happy Birthday Stephen King and Riley Hill! http://www.amazon.com/Split-River-ebook/dp/B008Z0O436/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348239409&sr=8-1&keywords=split+river

amazon.com Someone is stealing souls, and Cay's is next. Where Cayenne Jensen grew up, Warrior Rock Lighthouse stands sentinel above waters split by Sauvie Island, Washington and Oregon states, and the good and evil intentions of a serial killer. Found adrift in a storm-tossed boat on...

Code of Ethics for Self Published Authors vs. Hell | House of Lit

Self-published authors, what's your opinion on this code of ethics? House of Lit blog http://houseoflit.org/?page_id=222

houseoflit.org Code of Ethics for Self Published Authors vs. Hell Want to go to hell? I’ve become concerned at the number of abuses to which the new publishing paradigm opens itself. Because self-publishers have free rein on publishing whatever they want, as broadly as they choose, in some cases there seems to b...

Free seminar: House of Lit presents E-publishing on Amazon--An Overview. Open to writers and friends September 12th, Prescott Public Library, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Suite A. One hour seminar with 1/2 hour discussion afterward. If you missed the first one, you'll want to catch up on the changing paradigm in publishing; what you need to know and do to self-publish. There is no better time to be an author!

50 Ways to Kill Your Lover's Lover

FREE today!


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amazon.com Book 1: Sinful confessions herald the first ten of "50 Ways to Kill Your Lover's Lover." Alyce White's sardonic humor blends with other contributors' as they prove that getting away with murder can be magical, amusing, or deadly. If you've ever been burned, you'll enjoy these...

50 Ways to Kill Your Lover's Lover

Visible and available! Alyce White's "50 Ways to Kill Your Lover's Lover" Peek here....

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amazon.com Book 1: Sinful confessions herald the first ten of "50 Ways to Kill Your Lover's Lover." Alyce White's sardonic humor blends with other contributors' as they prove that getting away with murder can be magical, amusing, or deadly. If you've ever been burned, you'll enjoy these...

"Split River" by Riley Hill

Just released on Amazon: "Split River" by Riley Hill. Murder/suspense story set in the Pacific Northwest. Preorder copies from St. Johns Booksellers or purchase online

https://www.createspace.com/3941196

createspace.com Someone is stealing souls, and Cay's is next! Where Cayenne Jensen grew up, Warrior Rock Lighthouse stands sentinel above waters split by Sauvie Island, Washington and Oregon states, and the good and evil intentions of a serial killer. Four-year-old Cay is found adrift in a storm-tossed boat on the ...