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Fresno, CA

About Me and My Book:

My latest book is Complete Guide to Online High Schools: Distance learning options fo.... I am also the author of three other traditionally published high school and college guides. I manage the BestOnlineHighSchools.com website.

I also run a website for the publishing community, Small Press Blog.

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http://www.thomasnixon.com

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What Writers Need to Know About Publishing

I have a book review up on the Small Press Blog today of "What Writers Need to Know About Publishing" by Jerry D. Simmons. I found it a good and helpful read and I highly recommend it. I make the point that this is the book you should read befo… Continue

Posted on August 4, 2008 at 5:57pm —

Self Pub News Re-born

Hi all,

I am resurrecting Self Pub News in a new, shiny way that will hopefully work better. The only type of announcements available now will be books (as opposed to events and other things).

You need to send me three things:

A cover graphic

Text of no more than 75 words

The ISBN

To be considered, your book must be available through Amazon.com and in that 75-word length. The only other item that I will accept are book videos. Jus… Continue

Posted on December 31, 2007 at 1:04am —

Red Hot Internet Publicity

Up on my blog today, I have a review of Red Hot Internet Publicity by book marketing expert Penny Sansevieri.

You can read it here.

Tom Nixon
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http://www.smallpressblog.com

http://www.selfpubnews.com

Posted on August 7, 2007 at 1:43am —

Both traditionally and independently published?

I have been traditionally published (thrice over) by a mid-size publisher and have independently published one book (with two more before year's end).

For those of you that have done both, I am curious as to your reasoning for switching. I could most definitely get another book traditionally published. I decided I wanted more control and more money.

If you moved from traditional to independent, why?

If you moved from independent to traditional, why?

More a cur… Continue

Posted on July 29, 2007 at 11:26pm —

Self Pub News

I am looking for content for my new Self Pub News. I am getting plenty of people who want to make book announcements (although feel free to send them along = 100 words + cover graphic + link to Amazon), but I am also looking for:

Announcements of conferences

Announcements of lectures

Announcements of bookstore signings

Announcements of awards

Announcements of ...

You get the point. I am… Continue

Posted on July 20, 2007 at 11:30pm —

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At 4:38pm on October 27, 2008, Aidana WillowRaven said…: I'm so excited!

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...

Isn't my job cool?

Aidana WillowRaven
www.WillowRavenIllustration.com
IM: willowraven.illustration

At 1:01am on October 21, 2007, Susan Comeaux said…: Hi Thomas, Thanks for adding me as your friend. I am unable to approve friends on my page for some reason. I guess my "click" button does not work. Anyway, I look foward to reading your comments and blogs
Susan

At 3:20pm on July 30, 2007, Rhea Jones said…: Hi Thomas,
I'm counting on it! I have a long list of niche markets. Always looking for more ideas. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Rhea

At 7:26am on July 30, 2007, Peter Bowerman said…: Thanks Tom,

Sincerely appreciate the offer - I will definitely keep that in mind... And congrats on your success! Good for you.

PB

At 7:09am on July 30, 2007, Stephanie Gunning said…: Thanks for the invitation Thomas. I saw a mention of your blog and newsletter in John kremer's newsletter. It's a great idea. I'll be sure to send more traffic your way.

My business is consulting to authors who either want help with self-publishign or help getting published by mainstream publishers. That includes editing, teaching, and strategizing.

Best,
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www.stephaniegunning.com
www.publishing-partner.com

At 8:36pm on July 23, 2007, david b mclaughlin said…: Please help me name my book (if you have not already)!

Vote here:
http://fortyblog.blogspot.com

Thanks in advance,
David B. McLaughlin
http://www.davidbmclaughlin.com

At 3:20pm on July 20, 2007, Kim Hillman said…: Hi Thomas!

I'd love to be your friend! Thanks for the invite.

I'm the CEO of Up & At 'Em Publications - a company devoted to publishing, marketing and fundraising with booklets.

Booklets are a great way to get information to readers fast and affordably. Have you ever thought about the possibility of doing a booklet to promote your books? Or maybe you've got some information you don't want to write into a full length book, but it would make a nice booklet. I make as much profit from my booklets as most authors do from their full length books!

It's nice to meet you and I look forward to learning on this network together!

Kim