Author Archives: Christie Stratos

How to Hire a Great Editor

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

Just how DO you go about finding the ideal editor? We’ve got the answer. Continue reading →

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Black Friday Amazon Deals for Writers and Readers

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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Start your holiday shopping in your PJs! Grab fantastic deals from Amazon that will save you money to buy more gifts, whether they’re for family, friends, or yourself. All-New Fire HD 8 Tablet Down to $50 from $80! Read books, watch … Continue reading →

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Breaking Down & Summarizing The Smashwords Update

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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Smashwords has made some major updates to its site. Received the email but don’t have time to read it? We’ve summarized it for you. Continue reading →

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Owl Canyon Press Short Story Contest

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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Looking for a short story competition with an unusual twist? Read about Owl Canyon Press’s latest contest with the chance to win up to $3,000—and no entrance fee!
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Book Recommendation: Daily Marriage Tips

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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Looking for a marriage book to guide you through each day? Something with great stories, examples, and ideas that will invigorate (or REinvigorate) your relationship? THE MARRIAGE MINUTES by Jenna-Brooke Destefano is just the book for you! Continue reading →

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Book Launch: Paranormal Thriller Romance

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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The final book in Kristina Rienzi’s Ensouled duology is live! BREAKING EVIL is demons vs. humanity, friendship vs. species, and family that can’t be trusted.
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Book Launch: Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Novel

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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Ever wonder what a post-apocalyptic dystopian future might be like? With unique and memorable characters, vivid and varied landscapes, and a recognizable political culture, The Book of Ruin is an addictive, action-packed read. Here’s to hoping the talented W.G. Hladky will write … Continue reading →

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New Short Story: Horror House Fiction

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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Horror isn’t always about jump scares and gore. In her latest short story, “The Subtlety of Terror”, author Christie Stratos takes readers into a house that haunts its occupant perpetually and unavoidably. Continue reading →

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Book Launch: Marriage Help Book

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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Lots of couples have marriage problems, but what if you can’t afford marriage counseling? In The Marriage Minutes, Jenna-Brooke DeStefano shares personal, family, and friends’ stories and advice to help work through some of the most common marriage problems and, in some cases, … Continue reading →

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CreateSpace & KDP Merge’s Impact on Translated Manuscripts

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Christie Stratos |

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If you’re looking for more information on the transition from CreateSpace to KDP, here’s a page from Amazon that gives some great detail and further links to help. There’s been a lot of talk about formatting issues with the cover … Continue reading →

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Author Archives: Christie Stratos

How to Hire a Great Editor

Black Friday Amazon Deals for Writers and Readers

Breaking Down & Summarizing The Smashwords Update

Owl Canyon Press Short Story Contest

Book Recommendation: Daily Marriage Tips

Book Launch: Paranormal Thriller Romance

Book Launch: Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Novel

New Short Story: Horror House Fiction

Book Launch: Marriage Help Book

CreateSpace & KDP Merge’s Impact on Translated Manuscripts

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