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AMAZON.COM Trying To Force Out POD publishers.
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New Authors' Group Blog: MURDER BY 4
Started Mar. 2, 2008
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- Hometown:
- Muncie, IN (USA)
- About Me and My Book:
- I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 15, 1954. My parents, four older siblings, and I moved to Indiana when I was four. Although I lived in Los Angeles for a couple of years in the mid 1970s, the American Midwest is where my husband, two grown children, and I call home.
My writing career began in the winter of 2003 while in the process of researching information about an event that happened during WWII. It sparked the idea for my first novel—a spy murder mystery, which is still in its first draft. That was it; the writing bug bit hard and hasn’t let go. The experience quickly evolved into a life-changing passion that has led to the birth of my Sam Harper Crime Mysteries and my debut novel, “Silenced Cry.” I am a member of Sisters in Crime and the Midwest Writer's Workshop.
The person who most influenced me to pursue my writing was one of my college English professors who I met in 1993. She was the first professional to compliment my writing; something that took me quite by surprised. Prior to that, I never considered writing as a path in life. Her encouragement was instrumental in leading me to decide on journalism/PR as a major course of study.
I grew up loving the Nancy Drew books and still have one of the first books I bought through my 3rd grade book clubs (many years ago) titled, 13 Ghostly Tales. Authors who influenced my love for twists and turns include Agatha Christie, Conan Doyle, and Charles Dickens. Then again, I love classic movies. Give me Bogart any day! I have several contemporary authors whose works I enjoy as well, but regret that since I began to write, most of my reading has been “how to” books and research.
The first novel in the Sam Harper Crime Mysteries, “Silenced Cry” (2007) was followed by “The Devil Can Wait” in 2008. It won the bronze medal in the 2009 IPPY awards in the mystery/suspense category. Books three and four in the series are in their first draft forms. I’m currently working on novel that will introduce a female private investigator, Rhonie Lude.
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- http://www.martastephens-author.com
An excerpt, character bio, MY bio, reviews, etc., etc., are available on my website, www.martastephens-author.com. And oh, don't forget to sign in on my guest map!
"Marta Stephens is a master crime novelist!!! She knows how to spin a complex, credible, action-packed and gripping story with plot, subplot and more subplot. Every page crackles with intrigue, questions, and clues! This lady could easily write for any TV crime drama and hopefully will continue to keep writing great and greater novels like this superb crime novel!" --Vivian Crystal, Crystal Reviews, (NY)
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Interview with Rocco Martino author of "Cancel Christmas!" on Novel Works
Posted on December 18, 2009 at 8:00am —
Susan Whitfield, guest blogger on Novel Works
Her article, "Inside the Mind of A Mystery Writer: Challenges" is posted on Novel Works today, December 9, 2009. http://novelworks2.blogspot… Continue
Posted on December 9, 2009 at 8:05am —
New Blog, Novel Works/author featured
Today I posted a new review for “Mazurka” written by Aaron Paul Lazar on Novel Works.
About the author: Lazar writes to soothe his soul. The author of LeGarde Mysteries and Moore Mysteries enjoys the Genesee Valley countryside in upstate New York, where his characters embrace life, play with their dogs and grandkids, grow sumptuous gardens, and chase bad guys. Visit his websites at www.legardemysteries.com and… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 8:43am —
"The Devil Can Wait" 2009 IPPY Bronze Medal Finalist
Available from Amazon, B&N, BAM, and numeroud other online bookstores.
ISBN: 978-1-905202-86-7
316 Pages
$15.99
Autographed copies available through Stephens's website.
Posted on May 25, 2009 at 5:39pm —
"The Devil Can Wait" is a IPPY Award semifinalist
The second book in my Sam Harper Crime Mystery series, "… Continue Posted on May 8, 2009 at 12:24pm — 2 Comments
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Bill Frank tells me you've participated in some virtual blog tours. Did they work well for you? Any hints? I'm thinking of doing one for my recent book.
Anyone you can refer for editing? I have been quoted $300 to $5000 for editing. I don't even know what to expect for 67,800 word manuscript (about 200 pages).
Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Check out my latest blog post to read about my newest cover design, read the latest book review and find out how to attend my first book signing for the JGDS (Junior Geography Detective Squad) children's mystery state book series (signing as illustrator of course).
Here is the cover for the second book in the series just to tempt you further...
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