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The story is a compelling and captivating sci-fi narrative that intricately explores the intertwined destinies of its central figures, Zack and Zuri. Set in a speculative near-future landscape... Read the entire 5 star review by Joshua Roy: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6629710475

🔥 Attention Indie Authors! 🔥

The countdown is on! Only 4 days left to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing for The FIRE Book Awards. This is your chance to showcase your hard work, creativity, and passion to the world. Imagine being recognized as the top entry in your category or genre.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Submit your book now and join the ranks of celebrated indie authors. Let’s set the publishing world on fire together!

📅 Early Bird Pricing Ends: Sunday, June 30
📚 Categories: Fiction (Over 30 genres/categories) and Nonfiction
🌟 Prize: Three top entries in each category or genre (gold, silver and bronze! All of the gold entries will be entered in an Internet Vote where you can get all your friends to vote for your book. The winner in the Internet vote gets $1500 cash plus lots of marketing for your book.

GET YOUR BOOKS SUBMITTED TODAY!!!!!

Let me know what you're waiting for? Click (FIREBookAwards.com) to enter your book today!

📚 Can Indie Authors Market Too Much? An Honest Opinion 📚
(Thank you, Alan Bourgeois, for planting these thoughts in your article.)

Hello, authors and book lovers!

As indie authors, we wear many hats: writer, editor, publisher, and marketer. While marketing is crucial for getting our books into readers’ hands, there’s a fine line between effective promotion and over-promotion. So, can indie authors market too much? Let’s dive into this.

The Importance of Marketing
Marketing is essential for indie authors to gain visibility, attract readers, and boost sales. A well-executed marketing strategy can turn a good book into a bestseller. Social media posts, book signings, email newsletters, and promotional campaigns are all part of the mix. But how much is too much?

The Danger of Over-Promotion
While consistent marketing is necessary, there’s a risk of overdoing it. When every post, tweet, or email is about your book, it can start to feel like spam. Readers and followers might become annoyed and tune out your messages, leading to decreased engagement and potential unfollows.

Balance and Authenticity
The key to avoiding over-promotion is balance. Mix your promotional content with valuable, engaging, and authentic posts. Share writing tips, behind-the-scenes looks at your writing process, personal stories, and industry insights. This way, your audience gets to know you as a person, not just a marketer.

Quality Over Quantity
Focus on the quality of your marketing efforts rather than the quantity. A few well-crafted posts that resonate with your audience can be more effective than a barrage of promotional content. Engage with your readers, respond to their comments, and build genuine relationships.

Listen to Your Audience
Pay attention to your audience’s feedback and engagement levels. If you notice a drop in interaction or an increase in unsubscribes, it might be time to dial back and reassess your strategy.

In Conclusion
Marketing is a powerful tool for indie authors, but it should be used wisely. Aim for a balanced approach that combines promotion with authenticity and value. By doing so, you’ll build a loyal audience that’s genuinely interested in your work.

What are your thoughts? Can authors market too much? Share your experiences and let’s discuss! 📚✨

Hello friends and fellow storytellers!

As many of you know, I am now retired and enjoying this new chapter of life. One of my greatest joys is helping others share their unique stories with the world. I believe everyone has a story worth telling, and I want to encourage you to take that leap and write your book.

I have some thrilling news for those of you who have already embarked on this courageous journey and published your work! The FIRE Awards were specifically designed with you in mind. Our mission is to not only acknowledge but also celebrate the audacious authors who have dared to publish their stories, particularly those who are independently published and often overlooked by traditional awards monopolized by big-name publishers.

Much like Prometheus, who shared the fire with humanity, we aim to share the spotlight and accolades with talented indie authors. The FIRE Awards are here to honor your hard work, creativity, and the bravery it takes to put your words out into the world.

If you’ve written your story or are inspired to start, know that there’s a community here to support you and celebrate your achievements. Let’s take some of the thunder typically reserved for traditionally published authors and shine it on the remarkable indie writers among us.

Let's unite in this grand celebration of storytelling. Share your story, pen that book, and let’s bestow recognition where it’s truly merited.

showing out big. Still time to show me a selfie with the Dragon Wagon to win a prize.

Day 2 at Tidewater Comicon is in full swing.

First readers of the day at . Day 2.

This weekend, May 18 – 19, Tidewater Comicon Is Here. I will be autographing my books and will also have a limited supply of books published by RockHill Publishing LLC. Stop by the booth with a selfie of you and the Dragon Wagon to get a prize (while supplies last).

Today is a great day for Murder, Mystery & Mayhem at the South Norfolk Memorial Library. The weather is great and it is an indoor event, Come see me there.

Sunday at Harris Teeter signing TEL The Emerald Lady and Pegasus: A Journey To New Eden. If you see the Dragon Wagon you are in the right place.

Happy Birthday to my first born Nicole. I am the first to wish her all the best to come

Earth Day Celebration
The Pegasus is set to launch 4/22/2057. You can get your boarding pass now by downloading an eBook for $1.00 from https://rockhillpublishing.com/the-bookstore.html #!/Pegasus/c/57276400 and using the checkout code EARTHDAY. Are you ready to take the journey to New Eden?

The kickoff of Authors in Grocery Stores in Virginia starts tomorrow with me at the Harris Teethers in Haygood Shopping Center. I'll be there from 8AM to 4PM signing The Emerald Lady and Pegasus: A Journey To New Eden. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Winding down at the festival

The African American Book Festival is here

African American Book Festival in Richmond is kicking off today. Come by and say hello. Get a signed book.

This is just up the road a bit. It's going to be fun!

What are you doing this weekend? Me? I'll be having fun meeting people in Richmond and signing books. The Killer Series, The Emerald Lady, and Pegasus. All five stars and very different. See you there.

Today`s author feature is now online and downloadable from James L Hill, Genre hybrids , sweet tea and more https://southsidebroadcasting.podbean.com/e/james-l-hill-genre-hybrids-sweet-tea-and-more/
It is a fun time.

James L Hill, Genre hybrids , sweet tea and more | southsidebroadcasting Author/Publisher/Programmer James L Hill connects with Ana Cosconel, Jessica Burtis and Alex Lewczuk followed by a feature with Hannah Gordon on how e-bay can help with MOT advisories.

We’re proud to announce that the second retail round of the Cyberpunk Book Bundle retailed through Fanatical is now live. This retail round will run for eight weeks. We’re proud to include both outstanding works from the first collection, including Inertia by Mark Everglade - Science Fiction Author, and a variety of new works that define modern, dystopian fiction.
The bundle is available here:

Cyberpunk Stories Build Your Own Bundle | Fanatical A must-have for fans of dystopian fiction, featuring some of...

Looking for a cool name for the Dragon Wagon. Hey…

Hello!
I usually don’t do things like this but hear me out.
During my years on this earth, I have learned that when the Lord calls us home, we will go. No one can stop it. We have one life to live. The material things we invest in are left behind. Memories therefore, are important to me.
So, I'm going to start a "reunion of friends."
The idea is to see who reads a post without a picture. If no one reads my post, this will be a very short experiment. But, if you are reading this message, make a comment using a single word about how we met. After that COPY this message on your wall and I will also leave you a word. Please, don't leave a word and then not bother doing the second thing.
Let’s go ! My friends are important to me❤️especially right now ! Now it is your turn.

A GREAT REVIEW OF DOMINION BY JOHN L. FORD
GOODREADS;
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6253158477

BARNES AND NOBLE;
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dominion-john-l-ford/1137311817

Dominion|Paperback Where the corrosive power of time failed, Dominion begins. Unable to wear down the chains of grief left in the wake of losing her and stuck in the quagmire of postmortem morosity, Colton is on the verge of hanging his legacy upon the gallery walls of dimmed mediocrity in the museum of unknown...

Read My Lips Radio – Encore Episode – Original air date: November 6, 2023 - https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/147890/encore-read-my-lips-glimpses-of-creativity
Get ready for akaRadioRed, her Monday night party show, it's Read My Lips Radio live, so tune in on the go.
Helen Wright, first female coaching A men’s top rugby team, She’s a champion for women, her story makes us beam
J L Hill, the wordsmith, across genres he does roam, With his own RockHill Publishing, he also brings others’ stories home
Diane Perlmutter Reynolds, entrepreneur with innovations so bright, Published her father's sweet humor, with smiles that make it all right
Vincent James, the melody weaver, founded Keep Music Alive with glee, Sharing his love of music so kids and grown-ups will find harmony
Helen, James, Diane, and Vincent, in their unique activity, Join akaRadioRed to celebrate Glimpses of Creativity!

Encore – Read My Lips: Glimpses of Creativity! Get ready for akaRadioRed, her Monday night party show, it's Read My Lips Radio live, You can tune-in on the go. Meet Helen Wright, first female coach of a men’s top rugby team, A champion for women, her story makes us beam.

It’s not too late to get a book for one you love. Send an ebook and it arrives immediately.

Join us and get your copy signed by some great authors.

Due to tropical storm Ophelia hitting the area, Black Ink: LitFest has been canceled tomorrow. Rain is extremely bad for books. I have a special Black Ink: LitFest offer on all print books, 20% off listed price at http://bit.ly/RockHill_PrintBooks using checkout code BlackInk2023.

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We’re proud to announce that the Cyberpunk Book Bundle retailed through Fanatical is now live. This collection features some of the finest work in the genre, containing both its unparalleled action and its philosophical acuity, and includes Inertia beside the greatest cyberpunk authors alive. The bundle is available here:
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/cyberpunk-dystopia-novels-collective-bundle?v=4693
Special thanks to Matthew Goodwin, Joseph Hurtgen, Matt Adcock, and everyone else who helped make this happen.

Weekend loading! 📚