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Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 is a time to celebrate the diverse culture, rich history, and achievements of the Hispanic and Latin American community. At IngramElliott Publishing, we appreciate all the diverse voices helping to shape our future. In fiction, language unites us all in the telling of a great story. The more we understand each other, the brighter our outlook. IE's newest release, WWCC Heroes: Pablo's Adventure, was written to help young readers learn English or Spanish. This dual-language edition of our beloved children's picture book inspires all of us to embrace our differences and celebrate our individual value. Follow WWCC Heroes on Instagram and Facebook @wwcc_heroes to stay connected. WWCC Heroes: Pablo's Adventure The WWCC Heroes: Pablo's Adventure—a dual-language, action-filled, colorful story of friendship with a wild cast of half-animal, half-human creatures.
Young readers can enjoy both English and Spanish in this dual-language edition of The WWCC Heroes: Pablo's Adventure—an action-filled, colorful story of friendship with a wild cast of half-animal, half-human creatures. When the Worldwide Chess Championship comes to town, Pablo Prairie Dog finally meets his hero, Bodacious Buffalo. Disappointment follows when Pablo is cast aside because of his small size. Through his adventures with the WWCC All Star team, Pablo Prairie Dog finally discovers his own importance and learns... Some friends are big and strong...some are small, but the only thing that really matters in life, is being a good friend to all! Los lectores jóvenes pueden disfrutar tanto del Inglés como del Español en esta edición en dos idiomas de Los Héroes WWCC : La aventura de Pablo—Una colorida historia de amistad llena de acción, con un elenco salvaje de criaturas mitad animales y mitad humanas. Cuando los Campeones Mundiales de Ajedrez llegan al pueblo, Pablo el Perro de la Pradera finalmente conoce a su héroe, Búfalo Fabuloso. La decepción aparece cuando Pablo es rechazado por su tamaño pequeño. En sus aventuras con el equipo estelar de los CMA, Pablo el Perro de la Pradera finalmente descubre su propia importancia y aprende que...¡Algunos amigos son grandes y fuertes…otros son pequeños, pero lo único realmente importante en la vida, es ser un buen amigo con todos! Available wherever books are sold
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Author Peter Berk on feeling young again with his highly anticipated novel, First Line of Defense9/27/2024 Jackson Blaine, the President of the United States and a former defense lawyer, shocks his estranged son Brian and the entire world when he decides to personally go to court to help defend the young man after he’s arrested for murdering his best friend and college dormmate. This is the compellingly unique premise of First Line of Defense, a political/legal thriller and murder mystery coming out October 1 by one of IE's most awarded and prolific authors, Peter Berk.
First Line of Defense marks award-winning author Peter Berk’s third novel with IngramElliott, following the recent publication of TimeLock and TimeLock 2: The Kyoto Conspiracy, the first two entries in an imaginative series of sci-fi and action novels co-authored by Peter’s father, Columbo and Mission: Impossible writer Howard Berk.
And now, Peter adds legal thriller to his distinguished list. Tinged with action, suspense, romance, humor and more than a few unexpected twists, the new novel takes its 21-year-old lead protagonist, Brian Blaine, on a life-altering adventure that will dramatically change his relationship with his father and alter the course of his entire personal and professional life forever. “To publish my first legal thriller and murder mystery is more rewarding than even the finest author in the world could ever properly express in words.”Available October 1 anywhere books are sold Will the President risk it all to save his son? When college student Ben Porter is murdered in his apartment near the University of Maryland, all evidence points straight to his best friend and roommate, Brian Blaine—the son of Jackson Blaine, the President of the United States. Despite Brian’s estranged relationship with his father, Brian has no choice but to await trial in the house that was never a home—1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. These staggering events exacerbate the young man’s rocky relationship with his demanding father and might very well end his budding romance with a beautiful pre-med student. To the shock of the entire nation, President Jackson Blaine, a former defense lawyer, does the unthinkable—he decides to represent his son in court. Will Brian and his father discover the truth about Ben’s murder before it’s too late? Interview with Peter BerkWe caught up with the author ahead of the release of First Line of Defense on October 1.
Please tell us something about your book that is not in the summary. It can rightly be called a political legal thriller, but I mainly consider the book to be about a family - in this case, the First Family - and more specifically about a young man reconnecting with his estranged father. And because I had the opposite relationship with my late dad, Howard, Brian's turbulent rapport with the President through at least the first half of the book was the hardest part to write for me. What do you most hope will be the reaction of readers to your book? Like any author, I just hope people are compelled to keep reading, care about the characters, come across a surprise twist or two and enjoy the overall reading experience. Why did you pick this particular subject matter to write about? I hadn't written anything in the legal thriller genre and out of the blue had this wild notion of a President who's a former lawyer actually representing his own son in court. Not likely of course, but that's why it's called fiction! What is your favorite scene in your book? Why? Probably the meet cute scene when Brian first meets Emma; a later scene when the President catches a beet-red Brian and Emma after their first romantic encounter; the scene when father and son finally reconcile; and the "big reveal" at the end in the courthouse. Writing a novel can be personal. Did you ever question whether to include or exclude any of your personal experiences or feelings? Despite writing from a 21 year-old's perspective so long after I was in fact that age myself, I did include a lot of my own personal sensibilities throughout - being an only child like Brian, having a best friend who's like a brother (who is happily still very much in my life), possessing a self-deprecating sense of humor and more. Please tell us something about yourself and how you came to be a writer. What inspired you to write your first book? My writing inspiration has been and always will be my father - a far better writer than I'll ever be. "First Line of Defense" was actually my first novel, but not the first one published, since I was fortunate enough to connect with IngramElliott after novelizing the screenplay of "TimeLock" my dad and I wrote several years back. Do you have any advice for other writers? Only the corniest of advice - never stop writing! Unlike being a dancer or athlete where you have a limited number of years to perform on the stage or on the field, writers can write at any age. My dad was working on a new novel at 92 and look how long it took me to have a book published, so keep at it forever. Tell me a little about your book’s title and what it represents? Nothing too subtle here, I'll admit, but "First" as in First Family and "Defense" since that's what the entire story is about.
 About The Author
Peter Berk has written six novels, three TV pilots and a dozen screenplays, including several with his father which became the basis for the TimeLock series of novels. The original TimeLock novel was named as a Distinguished Favorite in the TechnoThriller category of the 2024 Independent Press Award and was a Finalist in the 2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards for Science Fiction, Mystery, and Global Thrillers. TimeLock 2: The Kyoto Conspiracy was published in 2023 and the third book in the series, TimeLock 3: The Millennium Paradox, will be published in Spring 2025 by IngramElliott. Peter and his family live in Southern California. Connect with Peter on Facebook and Instagram @peterberk_author. We're proud to congratulate our author, M.M. Cochran, on reaching the Amazon best seller list! Between the Ocean and the Stars, a dynamic coming-of-age mystery, reached the top 100 on Amazon's best seller list for Young Adult novels last week.
Praise for the book "This was an amazing debut novel...that leaves you hooked from page one until the very end!...This is a must read novel for all book lovers." -Bookstagrammer @memyshelfandwine "It kept me intrigued and turning the pages until the end." -Books, Cooks, Looks "Cochran writes an emotional and gripping story of young love and how far we would go to achieve it." -Bookstagrammer @nurse_bookie Coming this fall from M.M. Cochran A new and dangerous psychological thriller from award-winning author, M.M. Cochran coming September 17, 2024 in print and e-book. This exciting new psychological thriller from award-winning author M.M. Cochran will keep you up at night. Also available from IngramElliott Publishing Don't miss the author's debut young adult novel hailed as, "Heartbreaking, poignant, and emotional," and "an intense first love story." A finalist in the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards, Between the Ocean and the Stars is a mystery romance where high winds and passion collide. When Chicago journalist Jessica Knight is linked to a string of odd murders, she must navigate being under the watchful eye of the police––and the killer––while risking it all in a dangerous game to make up for the mistakes of her past.   M. M. Cochran is an award-winning journalist and fiction writer. She is the author of young adult mystery romance novel Between the Ocean and the Stars, which was named a finalist in the 2023 National Indie Excellence Awards. She lives in the foothills of South Carolina and can most commonly be found watching sunsets, making homemade lattes, or seeking out the next adventure. Keep up with M. M. Cochran on Instagram @m.m.cochran_writer.
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 New Sequel Novel Co-Authored By “Columbo” & “Mission: Impossible” Writer Howard Berk To Debut Sept. 26 From IngramElliott Available September 26 anywhere books are sold Pre-order now! Amazon Barnes and Noble Apple Books IndieBound One year after releasing the riveting sci-fi/action novel TimeLock – considered a “deftly crafted…compulsive page turner” by Midwest Book Reviews and now a contender for this year’s Cygnus Book Awards for Science Fiction – IngramElliott Publishing will debut the much-anticipated first sequel, TimeLock 2: The Kyoto Conspiracy, September 26. The second in a planned series of high-octane novels set in the near future, TimeLock 2, like its predecessor, was written by father and son Howard Berk and Peter Berk. An award-winning novelist and film and TV writer, Howard Berk’s credits include “Columbo,” “Mission: Impossible,” “The Rockford Files,” and the feature film, “Target,” starring Gene Hackman and Matt Dillon. The original TimeLock novel tells the first-person story of 23 year-old Morgan Eberly, who’s not only wrongly convicted of murder but selected to be among the first to undergo the radical TimeLock process in which prisoners are instantly aged the number of years of their sentence. During a prison uprising, however, Morgan manages to escape halfway through his 40-year processing. On the run and coping with sudden middle age, Morgan turns to the woman who arrested him – FBI agent Janine Price – and the two eventually team up both professionally and personally to bring down the deadly TimeLock program – a program pushed through by the future president of the United States, Myra Winters. "I hope readers enjoy following Morgan Eberly’s exciting, romantic and sometimes even humorous global adventures . . ."Old Enemies, New Dangers Set two years after the events of the first book, TimeLock 2: The Kyoto Conspiracy finds the increasingly unhinged President Winters approving an immoral and illegal plan to develop a weaponized form of the TimeLock genetic alteration process for use on the battlefield. When it turns out that only one man –geneticist Dr. Lionel Garvey – would be qualified to oversee the project, the president clandestinely authorizes a plan to force Garvey to comply by kidnapping him and his wife, Kiyoko, from their home in Kyoto, Japan. After receiving a frantic text from Kiyoko’s brother, Yoshi, Morgan and Janine fly to Japan to attempt a daring rescue of Dr. Garvey and his wife. But saving the couple proves to be only the beginning of Morgan and Janine’s adventures when they quickly realize the only way to permanently stop the president’s insane project will mean launching a perilous midnight raid on a vast research facility deep in the heart of Siberia.
About The Authors An award-winning novelist and screenwriter, Howard Berk’s credits include memorable episodes of such classic TV series as “Columbo,” (including “By Dawn’s Early Light,” for which guest star Patrick McGoohan won an Emmy), “Mission: Impossible,” “The Rockford Files,” and several feature films. Peter Berk has written four novels, an entertainment industry non-fiction book co-authored by “Eight Is Enough” star Dick Van Patten, three TV pilots and a dozen screenplays, including several with his father which became the basis for the TimeLock series of novellas. Commenting on the publication of TimeLock 2: The Kyoto Conspiracy, Peter Berk said, “I’ll be forever grateful to the inspiring and extremely talented team at IngramElliott for allowing me to ‘collaborate’ with my dad again on the TimeLock series of novels, and I hope readers enjoy following Morgan Eberly’s exciting, romantic and sometimes even humorous global adventures in TimeLock 2: The Kyoto Conspiracy.”  Catch up on all the action! Get the original TimeLock e-Book for only $3.99 through the end of the year!
Amazon Barnes and Noble Apple Books Students of Heidi E. Kent now have a reason to celebrate. Heidi's new non-fiction book Highlights of Palmistry goes on sale September 7th. Heidi spent a decade sharing her wisdom with students at The Kent-Cook Institute in Davidson, North Carolina. The Institute, now closed, served the Lake Norman community for many years as a school of meditation, mysticism, spiritual healing, and a place for seekers to discover their deepest gifts and connections. Heidi is a highly-experienced Master Palmist and has practiced palmistry and other metaphysical arts all over the world. Her psychic gifts of clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience were trained at the Spiritual Community of Camp Chesterfield where she received a diploma as a Certified Medium. Heidi is now sharing some of those gifts through her new book, Highlights of Palmistry. We caught up with the author recently to learn a bit more about what inspires her.  Author Heidi E. Kent What fact about yourself would really surprise people? My hobby throughout my life has been history. I fit the description of “Armchair Archaeologist.” Most Sunday afternoons you will find me in my comfy chair reading my Archaeology magazines. What motivates you to write? My writing gives me an avenue to share some of my experiences, my passions and my accumulated perceptions. One of the most important aspects, in my opinion, of being human is sharing information which one has experienced. What makes you happiest? The greatest joy of my life is spending time with my grandchildren. The fun of watching them interact with their peers, participating in sports and listening to their opinions of world events. These and other sensory inputs bring chuckles and pride. What books did you love growing up? Since I learned to read, reading has been one of my greatest joys. In early years my favorite books were by Carolyn Keene--both the Nancy Drew and the Dana Girl series. Later in life, one of my favorite authors was Robert Heinlein, especially Stranger in a Strange Land. Today I mostly read metaphysical authors, particularly The Impersonal Life by DeVorsa &Co. Publishers, and I Ching (the book of change) by John Blofeld. Please tell us something about Highlights of Palmistry that is not in the summary. Palmistry gives a person a reason to touch another person (hold hands). With this connection and a few basic palmistry lessons, an individual is empowered with personal knowledge of this stranger. Why did you pick this particular subject matter to write about? The study of the human mind is infinitely fascinating and the hand projects a great deal of that information. Sharing it has been a long time project for me. I have demonstrated palmistry, lectured extensively on the subject, and now have shared my knowledge with the world through publication. I hope you all enjoy it!  Highlights of Palmistry Available September 7, 2021 in e-Book and paperback Explore who you are . . . with Master Palmist Heidi E. Kent. Highlights of Palmistry is designed to help you explore the world of palmistry with simple techniques and illustrations. This introduction to the art of palmistry is a quick method of exploring your own nature—in simple shorthand and useful tidbits. Learn to see the hand as a map of the self, a physical expression of the inner you. Embark on your life’s journey with a map of your destiny . . . in the palm of your hand. Pre-Order Highlights of Palmistry today!Courses of the Cursed is named a finalist in the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards6/4/2021  Congratulations to our author Vince Bailey as the second book in his award-winning Curtis Jefferson series was just named as a finalist in the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. Celebrating excellence in independent publishing, the NIEA named Courses of the Cursed as a finalist in the Regional Fiction category for Southwest-focused fiction. Vince Bailey grew up in central Arizona, starting in the late nineteen-fifties. His youthful experiences there contribute significantly to the nostalgic aspect of his fiction writing. Courses of the Cursed is the second book in the award-winning Curtis Jefferson series. His debut novel, Path of the Half Moon, is the Winner of the Arizona Authors’ Association Literary Award and the Chanticleer International Book Awards for Paranormal and Supernatural Fiction. Courses of the Cursed African American youth Curtis Jefferson is still serving his one-year term at Fort Grant, the cursed site of an ancient Native American massacre. In Courses of the Cursed, our hero continues to be challenged by his nemesis, Harvey Huish, while a café owner struggles with a premonition that her nephew will be the victim of a treacherous plot. The parallel stories share a common theme: the curse of Fort Grant. "A rollicking, Western-flavored frightfest. Werewolves and worse haunt the Arizona desert in this supernatural thriller." —Kirkus Reviews Path of the Half Moon Vince Bailey's award-winning Path of the Half Moon is the first book in the Curtis Jefferson series. Set in a remote detention facility for wayward boys in the early sixties, Curtis is tested by a murderous inmate and a century-old Native American curse. Winner of the CIBA Paranormal Book Awards and the Arizona Authors' Association Literary Award, Path of the Half Moon presents an edgy and thrilling escape from the ordinary. More Praise for the Curtis Jefferson series: Bailey's voice sparkles in this gritty tale about injustice, survival, and the mysterious world of angry ghosts and dark magic. Don't miss it." —Todd Fahnestock (bestselling author of The Wishing World, Fairmist, and Wildmane) "Curtis does what all great storyteller’s do—he creates a suspension of disbelief, granting the listener the right to believe.” —5 Star Rating, Chanticleer Book Reviews Vince has also been published in several college and local newspapers, and for the past ten years he has penned a column for a nationally distributed trade periodical. Mr. Bailey currently resides in Arizona with his family. He's currently working on the next book in the Curtis Jefferson series. Connect with the author at VinceBailey.com  For thrills and chills
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We've talked much in our blog about the importance of social media and building an author platform through an online presence. As the leaves change color, consider changing your approach as well. It can be a challenge to make time to keep up online presences but as the leaves go on falling, the world of social media goes on spinning. We get feedback from partners all the time on how important it is that an author have a strong presence online when searched for. An author's social media platforms are used in marketing programs, book awards programs, blog tours and reviews, and even purchasers can find you if you put yourself out there where you can be found.
This fall, we encourage all authors to take a fresh look at their platforms by following three simple steps.
This fall, we encourage all authors to take a fresh look at their platforms by following three simple steps.
 | Pick 3. Pick 3 platforms that you'll commit to keeping fresh. We recommend that all authors start with Goodreads and Amazon Author Profile. These are the first places that reviewers and purchasers will find you. After that, pick at least one social media platform you will keep updated (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). |
| Post 2 times a week. Commit to posting new content on your platforms twice a week. You can re-use content if you like, just tweak the format for the platform. For instance, create an Instagram posting with a cool photo of your book and comment with hashtags that support your brand (#yalit #authorname #authorsofinsta #paranormallit #middlegradereads... there are many ...) and then select the 'share' option on the post to instantly share the post to Facebook or Twitter. |  |
 | 1 blog post per month. Setup a blog and keep it fresh. At least once a month will help show you are an active writer that cares about their platform. Think about topics that relate to your book, your professional expertise, or a special interest that ties into your brand (mystery writer creates a post on being a back-yard-detective; fantasy writer expands on the real-life setting of the novel, etc.). The simplest way to do this is to create a Goodreads blog. They make it very easy to setup. You can then include your Goodreads blog on your Amazon Author Central profile. |
Even if you are not a pro at this, what matters is that you stay active. It really is about connecting to other people which may include other authors, readers and fans, or groups that you are interested in.
A few pro tips
Lastly, if you don't have the desire, interest, or time in doing all of this, search for and hire a virtual marketing assistant to help you do all these things . . . and it won't break the bank! You can specify marketing assistants or social media assistants and hire someone to help build your brand, keep your sites fresh, and work with you on connecting to followers. Search on LinkedIn or Google for people in your area (if you want someone local) or work with people around the globe offering their services. You can also find students at local colleges that may be interested in the job or just through people you know and already work with. Ask around!
A few pro tips
- Set aside a half hour each week to search for authors and books you enjoy. Follow them.
- Scroll through your Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook feed and "like" or "heart" content in your feed from those you've followed.
- Review books on Goodreads and follow other members' and authors' reviews.
- Follow your favorite authors on Goodreads and check your Goodreads feed once a week.
- Join a Goodreads group that interests you.
- Make sure your author photo is up to date across all sites.
Lastly, if you don't have the desire, interest, or time in doing all of this, search for and hire a virtual marketing assistant to help you do all these things . . . and it won't break the bank! You can specify marketing assistants or social media assistants and hire someone to help build your brand, keep your sites fresh, and work with you on connecting to followers. Search on LinkedIn or Google for people in your area (if you want someone local) or work with people around the globe offering their services. You can also find students at local colleges that may be interested in the job or just through people you know and already work with. Ask around!
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