Sounds Fishy - New Book by Lucas Salmon

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Published by Idea Creations Press

In the not too distant future, where astronauts are fish and cosmonauts are whales, there exists a space agency by the name of Rockhead Martian who have hired the best space patrol crew in the vast ocean of space. But the space patrol were more than just crew members, they were best friends.

Best friends can conquer anything when they work together.

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY: Top Achievements of 2017

Small Business Saturday: Who are you supporting?

For those of you who don't know, my husband and I have our own small business, it's called Idea Creations Press. 

Not only do we publish my own books through this company, we also publish 22 other authors who are currently with us.

Maybe you're next.

Or maybe you're interested in trying out one of my books. (Two of them are FREE today).

Today is Small Business Saturday, and, whatever you do, I hope you'll shop at a small business today and show your support. It can be tough out there, competing with the big stores like Walmart. And it can be satisfying for a small business to know that you haven't forgotten about them, whether they sell books or something else.

Thank You!

Kathryn

CONTEST DEADLINE COMING UP!

Our third annual novel writing contest deadline is coming up! 

Time to submit!

Best news is that there is no entry fee, and you only need to submit chapter 1 and a synopsis for round one!

Please, if you have any questions, ask away!

Here is the direct link to learn more: http://www.ideacreationspress.com/contests.html.

Are You Up for a Writing Contest?

ENTER TODAY!

Consider this:

* No entry fee.
* Free editing and publishing if your book is chosen; two       
   winners selected.
* First 10 published copies of your book will not cost you a penny.
* FREE marketing book included.
* 500 FREE postcards to help in the promotion of your book.
* A custom book trailer at no charge.
* Free posting of your winning book at 
   http://www.ideacreationspress.com.

You own ALL RIGHTS to your book!

2016 WINNERS

Heaven 24/7: Daughters of the Light

Idea Creations Press is searching for glimpses into eternity.

Do you have such a story to share?

LEARN MORE AT:
HEAVEN24-7.COM

Poor Writer? Here's Some Rich News!

Click here to submit!

3rd Annual Writing Contest

 Contest Rules

• Contest Runs January 1st – June 30, 2017.
• Round one, January 1st – April 30, submit a synopsis of your book and the first chapter.
• Round two, May 1st – May 30th, finalists of the first round will submit their completed manuscript.
• Round three, June 1st – June 30th, personal interview and judging.
• We will pick 2 different authors to receive the Winner’s Prize.
• Author must NOT have previously published ANY book in any form (i.e., serial, paperback, ebook or hardback).
• Author must live within the United States. If you live outside this area, you will be considered, but you must be willing to tele-commute for sessions.
• Author must have the stamina and creativity to market, thus the interview.
• Idea Creations Press will provide the first 10 books as part of your winnings. The author must be willing to invest the money to purchase any additional books. The estimated cost of a 250 page book is $4.36 each landed. We use a print-on-demand printer; as such there is no need to have a large quantity of additional copies on hand.
• Idea Creations Press will place a one page ad on the back inside page of your book.
• Idea Creations Press will announce the final winners on or about July 1, 2017.

At Idea Creations Press we are excited to welcome new authors to the publishing arena and hope you find this creative experience an exciting and life changing adventure. It is our desire to hold this contest twice yearly, so if your book is not yet ready, get it ready for the next contest. Our fourth semi-annual writing contest will begin January 1st, 2018.

We would love to publish your book if it teaches positive morals and values. It can be a fun read, too, but ultimately, good must triumph over evil; readers must be left with a positive message.

Generally we publish the following fiction genres:

Middle Readers	Young Adult Fiction	Nonfiction	Self-Help
Guidebooks	Christian Fiction	General Fiction	Women's Fiction
Historical Fiction	Mysteries	Westerns

If your book doesn't fit in any of the genres or categories listed above, know that we are still open to hearing about your project. As long as the book follows the guidelines listed above and does not include bad language, adult oriented material (erotica) or excessive blood and gore, we would like to hear from you.

Although we are not a Christian publisher, we subscribe to Christian values, and feel like a great book doesn't have to include negative 'world views' in order to be accepted by readers.

Current and Previous clients of Idea Creations Press are not eligible.

What are you waiting for? Time to make your dream come true.

WINNER'S PRIZE   Value Full Editing of Book   $750.00       Expanded Book Publishing   $899.00 eBook Conversion (Mobi & ePub) Trade Paperback Format Custom Cover Design with Author's Photo or Artwork Interior Customization Black and White Interior Unlimited Book Size and Format Choices Up to 10 Image Insertions Electronic Proofs of Your Book One-on-One Author Support Company Online Bookstore Availability Online Distribution through Amazon and Other Retailers ISBN Assignment REGISTRATIONS     US Copyright Library of Congress Control Number COPIES     Paperback Author Copies – 10 MARKETING     Amazon Look Inside "Marketing Your Book on a Budget" book PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS     500 – Postcards     Custom Book Trailer NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT     Author Owns All Rights Author Sets the Retail Price TOTAL VALUE   $1,649.00 Click here to submit!

FRIDAY FLICKS: Idea Creations Press

For any of you unaware, Idea Creations Press is taking on new clients! And we have room for you!

If you've written your first book or even your seventh and want to join hands with a publisher who really cares about you and your success, see what we have to offer!

The new year is on it's way believe it or not, and it would be a fine thing to publish a book in 2017, don't you think?

Let us help you get started.

Happy Writing!

Kathryn

Writing Contest! Have You Entered?

Just a little reminder about the 1^st Semi-Annual Writing Contest!!

You have through February 29 to get your first chapter and synopsis to authorsupport@ideacreationspress.com!

No entry fee!

Two winners chosen!

Click here to learn more!

NOVEL CONTEST!! Get your book published!

The beginning of the new year brings added news from Idea Creations Press.

We're holding our first - ever - novel contest! There is no entry fee only plenty of opportunity, so send in your book!

Here are the rules:              

1^st Semi-Annual Writing Contest

 Contest Rules

·        Contest Runs January 1 – April 30, 2016.

·         Round one, January 1 – February 29, submit a synopsis of your book and the first chapter.

·         Round two, March 1 – March 31, finalists of the first round will submit their completed manuscript.

·         Round three, April 1 – April 30, personal interview and judging.

·         We will pick 2 different authors to receive the Winner’s Prize.

·         Author must not have previously published a book.

·         Author must live within the Ogden to Spanish Fork area. If you live outside this area, you will be considered, but you must be willing to travel or tele-commute for sessions.

·         Author must have the stamina and creativity to market, thus the interview.

·         Idea Creations Press will provide the first 10 books as part of your winnings. The author must be willing to invest the money to purchase any additional books. The estimated cost of a 250 page book is $4.36 each landed. We use a print-on-demand printer; as such there is no need to have a large quantity of additional copies on hand.

·         Idea Creations Press will place a one page ad on the back inside page of your book.

·         Idea Creations Press will announce the final winners on or about May 1, 2016.

At Idea Creations Press we are excited to welcome new authors to the publishing arena and hope you find this creative experience an exciting and life changing adventure. It is our desire to hold this contest twice yearly, so if your book is not yet ready, get it ready for the next contest. Our second semi-annual writing contest will begin June 1^st, 2016.

We would love to publish your book if it teaches positive morals and values. It can be a fun read, too, but ultimately, good must triumph over evil; readers must be left with a positive message.

Generally we publish the following fiction genres:

Middle Reader

Young Adult

Christian

General

Women's

Romance

Fantasy

Historical

Mystery

Western

If your book doesn't fit in any of the genres or categories listed above, know that we are still open to hearing about your project. As long as the book follows the guidelines listed above and does not include bad language, adult oriented material (erotica) or excessive blood and gore, we would like to hear from you.

Although we are not a Christian publisher, we subscribe to Christian values, and feel like a great book doesn't have to include negative 'world views' in order to be accepted by readers.

Current and Previous clients of Idea Creations Press are not eligible.

What are you waiting for? Time to make your dream come true.

WINNER’S PRIZE		Value
Full Editing of Book		$750.00
Expanded Book Publishing		$899.00
eBook Conversion (Mobi & ePub)
Trade Paperback Format
Custom Cover Design with Author's Photo or Artwork
Interior Customization
Black and White Interior
Unlimited Book Size and Format Choices
10 – Image Insertions
Electronic Proofs of Your Book
One-on-One Author Support
Company Online Bookstore Availability
Online Distribution through Amazon and Other Retailers
ISBN Assignment
REGISTRATIONS
US Copyright
Library of Congress Control Number
COPIES
10 – Paperback Author Copies
MARKETING
Amazon Look Inside
"Marketing Your Book on a Budget"
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
500 – Postcards
NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
Author Owns All Rights
Author Sets the Retail Price
Standard Press Release
TOTAL VALUE		$1,649.00

Enter our contest by emailing us the following:

Full Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Book Title

Genre

1 page synopsis of the book (preferably in MS Word)

First chapter of the book (preferably in MS Word)

Email entries to authorsupport@ideacreationspress.com

Idea Creations Press

New video for my business!

Check it out and let me know what you think.

Thanks!

Kathryn

I Can Hardly Wait...League of Utah Writer's Conference

If you haven't heard the news yet, I'll be at the League of Utah Writer's Conference THIS WEEKEND. It's good news because:

1. I get to meet new writers.
2. I get to see my old writer friends.
3. I get to sell my books, and I LOVE to autograph.

4. I get to learn from other writers (I won't be taking any classes but you'll be amazed what I hear from those who have).

If you've never been to a writer's conference, especially a League of Utah Writer's Conference, now is the time! The conference is the place!

I will also be talking to writers about Idea Creations Press. Learn more here: http://www.ideacreationspress.com.

Here's the information on the conference:

http://www.luwriters.org/roundup.html

I will be selling these books:

 

SEE YOU THERE!!

New Offering at Idea Creations Press

We're on a roll here at Idea Creations Press and would LOVE to see your work. Here is our latest publication:

 

JOHN, 13 and MARY, 11 discover an ancient dugout along with an old journal written by their GREAT-GRANDPA HOLT. As they read the old-fashioned writing, and wish they could see where he lived something strange happens, the dugout whirls around them, and everything goes black.

The pair ends up in North Carolina in the year 1813 during the War of 1812. Thrilled with his new surroundings, John wants to stay. Mary hates the loud crashing noise, the salty taste in the air, and the fishy smell, and is anxious to leave.

But when John and Mary receive a spyglass from a British prisoner, everything changes, and the adventures truly begin.

 

Get the Kindle or print version at Amazon.com.

 

 

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What You Should Know About POD Publishing

Since I am now fully emerged in the publishing arena, I wanted to let you in on a little secret. Publishing is HARD work! But it is also rewarding, too. Publishing is one of those things that allows you to see all of the details; it gives you the opportunity to climb into the head of your readers and ask questions like:

What sort of cover will create interest in this book? Enough interest to make a sale, or at least, get the person on the other end thinking about buying?

Did you know that it takes roughly 27 views of a particular book for an individual (that means blogs, posters, book signing events, speaking engagements,social marketing etc.) to be a taker?

That means that the publishing company puts the word out but that the author also needs to put the word out--and truthfully, that means the author does most of the advertising. While a publishing company gets the book slicked up and packaged for the best sales, it is really the author who sells the product. An author just can't afford to sit back and allow their book to speak entirely for them. They must be actively engaged.

What you should know about publishing is that it's becoming more popular than ever to go with POD or print on demand publishing. For writers who are tired of waiting to find just the right publisher, and for others who just want more of hands-on control of their work, they've opted for POD.

Idea Creations Press opened its doors in March 2012

Yes, I run a POD publishing company, and it's taken me nearly 30 years to discover that by not finding a publisher that suited me, the next best thing would be to create the company myself. Publishing, in my modest opinion, shouldn't be about the publisher anyway as much as it should be about the writer who has worked hard on their book. They, not the publisher, should have the most control over what happens to it.

Publishing has finally opened up its doors. For the first time that I can remember an author can choose the route of traditional publishing, they can print the book themselves or they can go though a POD publishing company. And while a big name publisher helps to get the word out, there's something to be said for a POD author who takes his/her book and runs with it.