As you probably know, I’ve been working towards the goal of getting published for several years now. Last year I had some success with my short stories, managing to get three of them accepted by various e-magazines and digital sites. That success only encouraged me to work harder to get my books in front of publishers to try and get them published as well. Then, in October, I received my first book contract for my YA Superhero novel, “Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero”. The book is the first in what I expect to be a six-book series. I was (and still am) very excited about this development, but, as I have said many, many times, publishing is slow. I know where […]
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Upheaval
There’s nothing quite like starting a new job (or having a baby or buying a house or…) to throw a wrench into one’s writing schedule. As you no doubt read in earlier posts, I have been suffering a bout of writing doldrums that I only just started to drag myself out of. No sooner do I begin that fight than massive change hits. Don’t get me wrong, the change is a good one. It means working in my field again for a company that already seems pretty awesome. My co-workers are all very helpful/friendly and I actually get to read again (something I sorely missed). Still, there is something inherently stressful in a new job. You want to make a […]
Read moreGet Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist
Philippa Ballantine has made the transition from Small Press author to New York author. Her first NY Press release, “Geist” came out on October 26th. As a special treat, Pip reads from Geist and talks about the difference between small and large presses. It’s a Kiwi-riffic episode that you won’t want to miss. Thanks for listening. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wYR3WgZUCk Show Notes 00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published” 00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist Welcome to the show. 01:27 – Promo – Flying Island Press, Flagship 02:37— Feedback – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks […]
Read moreBig Announcement!
As some of you know, I have been working toward a publishing contract for my books for quite some time. That time is now. I am thrilled to announce that my Young Adult book titled “Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero” has been picked up for publication by 5 Rivers Publishing. 5 Rivers is an Indie Publishing house first established in 2008 by Lorina Stephens. I am looking forward to sharing this book with all of you. If you have questions for me about it please send an email to: author@michellplested.net.
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