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Dissecting The Fine Print: Premade Book Covers

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Christie Stratos | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

There’s no question that authors can save a lot of money by buying premade book covers for their books rather than hiring a designer to custom-make a cover. But there’s a lot of “fine print” – that annoying agreement that … Continue reading →

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BOOK RELEASE: Something in the Water by Ben Starling

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Last year on Goodreads, we were lucky enough to meet the super personable and kind author Ben Starling, a guy who’s sure to make a splash in the indie author world. He has just published his second book in his Something series, … Continue reading →

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BOOK LAUNCH: Dyndaer by Joshua Robertson

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Fans of the Kaelandur series, behold! Joshua Robertson is back with the second book and it promises to be a fast-paced sword and sorcery fantasy that picks up right where book one left off. Here are three excerpts to whet your appetite. … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for The Phoenix Project by D.M. Cain

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

It’s here! Dark, gritty psychological thriller The Phoenix Project undergoes a makeover in the brand new Booktrope edition. Completely re-edited and re-designed, don’t miss this stunning cover by the talented Amalia Chitulescu.   The book will be available to buy … Continue reading →

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Matt Harrill’s HELLBEAST Release

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Talk about an epic cover! Happily, the writing in Matt Harrill’s Hellbeast follows suit. Matt sent us an excerpt of the book – the part during which the cover actually happens – and it delivers the action and excitement promised by the … Continue reading →

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‘You should write a book…’ Guest Post by Maurice G. Miller

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being consulted on a new author’s debut book cover. We exchanged a few messages on Goodreads and ended up talking quite a bit more about writing and publishing. Maurice Miller, author … Continue reading →

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Universal Harmonics: Guest Post by Josh de Lioncourt

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Many authors say that their characters lead their story places they didn’t know it would go. How about a character whose entire personality changed when her author gave her a new name? Josh de Lioncourt’s guest post is an outstanding example … Continue reading →

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Awethors Event: Interview with Rocky Rochford

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Our eighteenth awesome author in the countdown until the Get Down With The Awethors Facebook event on April 12 is Rocky Rochford. Co-creator of this outstanding event, Rocky has several books, at all different lengths and on many subjects, available for purchase – and some … Continue reading →

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Awethors Event: Interview with D.M. Cain

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Our seventeenth awesome author in the countdown until the Get Down With The Awethors Facebook event on April 12 is D.M. Cain. She’s one of the authors who started this wonderful event and her writing is outstanding (first-hand knowledge!). Don’t miss her giveaways! ~~~ 1. … Continue reading →

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Awethors Event: Interview with Rebecca McCray

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Christie | Subscribe to Proof Positive by Email

Our sixteenth awesome author in the countdown until the Get Down With The Awethors Facebook event on April 12 is Rebecca McCray. If you can’t wait to read her latest novel, get it on Amazon now at a special countdown rate just for this event! … Continue reading →

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