I just wanted to send out a brief annoucement that the book launch for
Truth and Intimacy: A Couple's Journal is in full swing today at
http://truthandintimacy.blogspot.com We're getting ready to make our third post of today at 4:00 pm CST. This will be an interview with me. My husband has one up already and a book summary. After that, we'll begin giving away some stuff. So, get your comments in and keep checking back so that you'l…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on September 27, 2008 at 4:22pm —
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Many of you know that my husband and I have co-authored a book together entitled
Truth and Intimacy: A Couple's Journal. Well, after a very long wait and many edits, etc, we finally have them in hand. Well, actually I should say in box.
We're trying to make room for the new by discounting and moving out the old. For those of you who have not purchased copies of
The Rape of Innocence: Taking Captivity Captive and
Becoming: My Personal Memoirs, now is you…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on September 12, 2008 at 3:20pm —
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I've met a lot of people who've written manuscript after manuscript, but never pursue publishing past that point. They are afraid of rejection, afraid of success and afraid of failure. Fear is the biggest enemy to most writers. It paralyzes them at the most crucial point of their would-be career.
Unfortunately, the publishing industry is filled to the brim with books. Last year, it is estimated that over 400,000 titles were published. 400,000 titles! This year, it may be many more above that nu…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on September 2, 2008 at 2:05pm —
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With my years in publishing and writing, I've finally decided to go on and get some blogs going concerning the various facets of the industry.
Writer's Paradise is all about writing, not just books, but articles and poetry, etc.
The Book Views is a place for book reviews and previews, and author interviews.
WPM Group is a group blog dedicated to the…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on September 1, 2008 at 4:29pm —
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I'm very pleased to announce that
Living Waters Publishing Company is now open for submissions again. If you've written:
~ Christian fiction/nonfiction
~ Children's lit
~ Poetry
~ Biography/Autobiography
~ Historical fiction
~ Self H…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on August 27, 2008 at 1:59pm —
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As the founder and VP of a legitimate publishing company, very rarely do I open up about the challenges associated with running a business, particularly a publishing company. So, here are the facts, as I see them. So, maybe I should say here are my experiences.
When I first started, I was on my own. I wasn't married yet, and barely had enough energy to get out of bed, but I felt commissioned to help publish material that matters, that changes lives. I had on rose-colored glasses for sure. I had…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on August 8, 2008 at 9:15pm —
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There's little doubt that the traditional publishing industry has associated a certain stigma to self-publishing. It does affect many things, and make getting over normal obstacles that much more difficult most times. However, there is also a benefit to self publishing.
When you self publish, you have complete design and editorial discretion over your book. While that can be positive, it can also be a detriment. How so? Publishers aren't stupid. Neither are readers. When you don't have their ex…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on August 2, 2008 at 12:53pm —
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Well, I've been at it for a little over 10 hours now. It is my goal to have 200 of my books sold by the end of the day on Saturday, August 2nd. I'm not sure if I'll make it, but I'm certainly trying.
If you haven't purchased your copy of
The Rape of Innocence: Taking Captiv…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on August 1, 2008 at 12:22am —
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Since the time my book,
The Rape of Innocence: Taking Captivity Captive, hit the market in September 2007, I've received many touching emails, blog tour comments, letters and IMs about the message in the book. However, there are always those that stand out.
Last night, I received an email from someone named Bethany. She sent me a photo of herself. I cried instantly. She was all swollen and battered. She looked like she was once a very beautiful white woman with dark hair and green eyes.…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on July 30, 2008 at 5:11pm —
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Ever heard of Dottymania? Well, let me tell you where to find it...
http://livingwaterspublishing.blogspot.com
I got bit by the manic bug. Check out my post at
http://lacreshahay…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on July 25, 2008 at 3:23pm —
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Hello All,
I am officially inviting you to a must-attend webinar. This webinar will help you in your publishing journey. If you've been considering self-publishing or looking for a traditional publisher, this webinar is an absolute necessity.
The registration fee is $20 per person with a 100 person capacity and is due no later than July 21, 2008. The event will be held on July 24, 2008 at 6:00 pm CST. It will last approximately an hour with the last 10-15 minutes being reserved for question an…
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on July 16, 2008 at 1:51pm —
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Christian material - Living Waters Publishing Company (www.livingwaterspc.com)
Children's books - Living Waters Publishing or Guardian Angel Publishing (www.guardianangelpublishing.com)
Fiction - Star Publishing
E-books - Writer's Exchange (www.writers-exchange.com)
Sci-fi and all others - Still Waves Publishing Company (www.stillwavespublishing.com)
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Added by Lacresha Hayes on June 6, 2008 at 11:06am —
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