Author and WPN Member Kim Gottlieb-Walker's novel, "Lenswoman in Love" Fearless young photographer Maddy Garfield shoots love-ins and police riots in the turbulent 1960s, and deals with bikers, rock stars,…
Lorna Raven, a seasoned videographer, finds herself disastrously mired in a freakish plot involving two dead bodies, Russian agents, a rogue ATF operator, and murderers bent on killing her to…
Dive into a thrilling legal drama in which prosecutor Jake Clearwater navigates murder, morality, and justice. It is a must-read for mystery fans. Follow a riveting tale set in the…
The Latest News from Patricia Fry, past president of SPAWN (Small Publishers Artists and Writers Network that grew into Writers and Publishers Network) Fry just published Book 20 of the…
Sandra Murphy was featured on Heather Weidner’s blog to talk about First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder, an invitation-only, female-only, anthology of 19 short stories of the risks of love.
Sandra Murphy’s short story, "Straight to the Heart," appears in the latest anthology from White City Press, First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder edited by Teresa Inge and Heather Weidner.…
Level Best Books co-owners Shawn Reilly Simmons and Verena Rose announce the recent addition of Michael Bracken as a consulting editor for the Level Short imprint. He will edit or…
Polar explorer, scientist, and author Bruce Luyendyk’s new memoir, MIGHT BAD LAND, was a #1 Amazon bestseller in multiple categories the week of its release. The book recounts his first…
The opening guitar chords of "Take It Easy" captured America's attention in June 1972, and Eagles’ debut single became that summer's rock and roll national anthem. Blending musical and commercial…
Even Climate Change Can't Stop Love and Murder, by AES O'Neill, is a romance/thriller and uniquely American vision of love and murder, trauma and healing around 2026. Alby, accompanied by…
WPN member Jane Howatt, pictured inking her contract, has signed with Water Street Press to release Jigsaw and Jane: Thirteen years of murder and mayhem with Badge #1. In the…
Happiness Is Listening to Your Cat Purr, a collection of 300ish quotations about cats, is available for pre-order, expected to ship (ebook and print) by October 15. It joins Happiness…
Exciting news for WPN member Robert Kowalski. This billboard will be featured in Times Square, New York City, above the Disney Store on October 29. Right now, two of his…
What if you set out to travel the world and got sidetracked in a Himalayan sewing workshop? What if that sidetrack became your life’s path? Threads of Awakening—the first book…
"Sit. Stay. Die." a short story by Michael Bracken and Sandra Murphy, published in the July/August issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. Sandra was asked to write a blog post…
“My heart aches with every tender sweet kiss, The touch of your embrace tugs my heart’s strings As the blue in your eyes is heaven’s bliss, My soul now, forever,…
The children of immigrants, Abraham “Abe” Klapper and Lillian Schein were newlyweds expecting their first child when Abe was inducted into the U.S. Army and later served in an anti-aircraft…
Sandra Murphy (WPNews Editor) published an article about making of Happiness Is Listening to Your Dog Snore, in Kings River Life online ezine on January 22.
This collection of poems is a journey of introspection of one life, of its loves, joys, traumas, and the indominable will to carry on. The loss of a parent cuts…
WPNews Editor Sandra Murphy recently made two announcements. Happiness Is Listening to Your Dog Snore Out just in time for holiday giving, a collection of 300 quotes about dogs. There…
Truth is stranger than fiction. Why on earth would a single mother with a huge career, a small child, and no cash decide to bulldoze a Los Angeles canyon and…
Sandra Murphy had two articles published in the Historical Mysteries 2 Summer Issue of Mystery Readers Journal. The first, “Music Defines a Decade,” explains how, as editor, she chose twenty-two…
WPN member Lynn Varon launched Writer Web, a website design business that caters to authors' particular promotional needs. She helps writers establish an online presence quickly and affordably with a…
Tamara Miller Davi's new novel, Despite the Buzz, is now in print via local independent publisher, Blue Jay Ink, and Ingram Spark. Despite the Buzz is a colorful cautionary tale…
Two WPN members, Ivor Davis and Michael Goddart, received silver IPPY awards for their books. MANSON EXPOSED: A Reporter’s 50-Year Journey into Madness and Murder by Ivor Davis took Silver…
Honorable Mention Historical The Road to Delano by John DeSimone My Swan Lake Life: An Interactive Historical 80,000 B.C.–May 31, 1965 A.D. by Louise Blocker, L&L Publishers “The awards are…
This is the first in Patricia’s second cat series, following 54 books for the Klepto Cat Mysteries, and her 94th published book. CONGRATULATIONS PATTY! Olivia proves she’s not just a…
This Southern Gothic story is set in 1920s North Carolina. Young Rufus leaves his family knowing nobody will miss him. He carries haunting secrets buried deep in his memory. When…
Scientifically based and emotionally charged, this book demystifies the wicked sequel to COVID-19 called ‘Long Haulers Syndrome’ in America and ‘Long Covid’ globally. Motivated by the suffering of his own…
Catherine Klatzker is a memoirist, poet, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, meditator, a retired pediatric ICU RN of 22 years, and a member of the Authors Guild. Her work has appeared…
A 2020 E2 Media Award for Best Independent Book, DVD, and CD Publishing Company promotes Otherworld's catalogue and inspires its 2021 Grumpuss Commemorative. The award is unique in that it…
One of W&PN's founders, Patricia Fry, has published her 90th book in her 40-year career as an author. A Whisker of Doubt, the 48th book in Fry’s Klepto Cat Mystery…
Edited by Sandra Murphy Untreed Reads Released: November 2020 300 Pages ISBN 1953601995 Rebellion, revolution, and rock and roll defined the ‘60s. As music moved from country to folk protest…
Tamara Devers released I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie, a quiz and trivia book for lovers of ’70s/’80s music and books. Scrolling through her Twitter feed found MTV…
Sandra Murphy’s short story, "Lucy’s Tree," is a finalist for the Short Mystery Fiction Society’s Derringer award. They chosen it as one of the top five stories out of the…
“After reviewing all applications, I'm pleased to let you know you've been awarded the Small Publishers, Artists & Writers' affiliate scholarship to IBPA Publishing University in April 2020!” Tammy Ditmore…
The Frugal Book Promoter by Carolyn Howard Johnson became a must-have book for authors at its 2004 debut as a text for her UCLA Extension Writer’s Program class in book…
WPN News Editor Sandra Murphy published four short stories this month: "Lucy’s Tree" in the Eyes of Texas anthology, edited by Michael Bracken and published by Down and Out Books…
C. Hope Clark has a new gig! She’s started an encouraging Facebook page called Two Minutes of Hope. Some of the topics so far: How writing reviews for other authors…
Kathleen Kaiser’s client, Chickasaw Press, had their young readers fiction coming-of-age book, Chula the Fox by Anthony Perry win first place for its category in the 2019 IBPA Benjamin Franklin…
Barbara Florio Graham won First Prize in the Ottawa Independent Writers' short story contest. All members of the largest writers' organization in the Ottawa area received copies of the 2018…
She’s written fiction for the last seven years—cozy mysteries, to be exact. She just finished the first draft of Book 34 in the Klepto Cat Mystery series. Currently, her followers…
Member Hal Price launched his new children’s book, A Heart’s journey Home, with a series of PajamaRama parties for young people and their parents to enjoy his delightful bedtime story…
Member Patricia Cruzan was among poets reading at the Fayette County Library on Heritage Way in Fayetteville, Georgia. She’s written eight books and she signed poetry books and children's books…
Excerpt from B.R.A.G. comments: "Adapting historically accurate material to the skills of the fiction writer brings history to life and enables exploration of the motives and consequences of documented events.…
Ivan Obolensky was awarded the “Best First Book (Fiction)” in The Discovery Awards (IRDA) for Eye of the Moon! The novel is also being carried in a bookstore in Rhinebeck,…
Patricia Fry spoke at the IWOSC/WPN monthly meeting on June 20. She shared her journey as she transitioned from a staunch nonfiction writer of 40 years to fiction and she…
Wonderful turnout at the 7th 805 Writers’ Conference, co-sponsored by WPN and the Independent Writers of Southern California(IWOSC). Here are some photos of speakers and attendees enjoying the two-day annual…
Constance Hood's latest book, Islands of Deception, has topped the Amazon bestsellers for historical/immigration. Imagine learning that your father was a spy, someone who had carefully concealed his cultural heritage…
This short story collection by WPN member Mindy Reed is a portrait of various women throughout the twentieth century in the United States. The twentieth century was a pivotal time…
C. Hope Clark, who has contributed to this newsletter often, also writes mysteries (two series so far). She shares this news: Edisto Stranger is a finalist for the EPIC eBook…
Joanna Celeste has written articles for the WPNews. Her new job involves social media for this book: Eye of the Moon, a gothic mystery/thriller set in 1970s New York, by…
Barbara Florio Graham's Creativity Tune-Up is now ready for download. It contains more than 40 single-spaced pages, 8 lectures, assignments, bonus materials. Email her at simon@storm.ca to arrange to purchase…
Secret Desires, a contemporary romance inspired by real life, by WPN member J. L. Regen, is due to debut in Spring 2018. Here’s a blurb to encourage pre-orders: Nothing in…
by Susan Daffron, author of the Alpine Grove romantic comedy series, the Jennings and O’Shea novels, and former president of WPN People often ask how I write novels but almost…
Rootstock Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Whole Worlds Could Pass Away: Collected Stories by Vermont author and journalist, Rickey Gard Diamond. Her stories are at once familiar…
Patricia Fry, former Director of WPN, has published her twenty-third Klepto Cat Mystery, Cattywampus Travels. She has also produced her first audio book on Amazon and iTunes. Catnapped, Book One…
Carol Sanford has been named Babson College Executive in Residence and Senior Fellow for Social Innovation and Executive Producer, The Regenerative Business Summit 2017 Theme: Invest. Read her blog—7 Chakras…
C. Hope Clark’s latest book, Edisto Stranger, the fourth in the popular Edisto Island mysteries, was issued in May. She’s also written three Carolina Slade mysteries and updated The Shy…
Sandra Murphy's collection of ten short stories is out! It’s called From Hay to Eternity; Ten Tales of Crime and Deception. Available at the publisher, Untreed Reads, Amazon, and the…
Are you unmotivated? Too tired from working your nine-to-five job? Is your computer on the fritz? Don't know what to write about? Can't get published because you're too old? Too…
The mystery of getting a book in front of legitimate reviewers baffles most indie authors and small publishers. Where do I find these people? What do I present to them?…
Linda Formichelli and Diana Burrell have started their own publishing company. They’ve updated an old(er) favorite and are publishing some new books as well. Here’s an excerpt of the newest…
I’m saddened to tell you of the passing of author Ellen Reid, a WPN member, and owner of the Beverly Hills Book Awards; Indie Excellence Awards; and the Mind, Body,…
What Lies Within was a Gold Winner in the 2016 Human Relations Indie Book Awards in the Self Reflection/Memoir category. The Spirit of Villarosa received honorable mention in this category.…
The Spirit of Villarosa: A Father’s Extraordinary Adventures; A Son’s Challenge by Horace Dade Ashton, Marc Ashton, and WPN member Libby J. Atwater won first place in two Royal Dragonfly…
Penny Sansevieri, WPN Board Member, best-selling author, NYU instructor, and CEO of Author Marketing Experts will teach her popular "Super Fans—The Secrets of Selling More Books" workshop at the 805…
WPN president Kathleen Sexton Kaiser, president of Kathleen Kaiser & Associates, received notification that she has been named “Publicist of the Year” by the Book Publicists of Southern California (BPSC).…
John Fulford releases his sixth book, My 60 Job Resume: How quitting sixty jobs in thirty years added up to an extraordinary life, a ‘must read’ for those thousands of…
Marc Ashton was kidnapped at gunpoint in his long-time home of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 2001. The Spirit of Villarosa tells this story, but even more captivating is the interwoven tale…
WPN member Alice Rene received word last week that her latest book, The Other Side of Him, won an Independent Publisher Book Awards' bronze medal in the fiction category. Nearly…
Penny C. Sansevieri, founder and CEO of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a best-selling author and internationally recognized book-marketing and media-relations expert. She is an adjunct professor teaching self-publishing for…
Literary agent Toni Lopopolo will help you craft your manuscript into a marketable book. A former executive editor at Macmillan and St. Martin’s Press, Toni knows what it takes to…
A YouTube channel has launched where viewers are taken through simple lessons extracted from The Complete Guide to English Spelling Rules by John Fulford, a retired English professor. For over…
During the month of April, WPN member Rhonda Rees is staging a PSA campaign to alert authors and publishers to check their books to correspond with World Book and Copyright…
Hello ~ I am a member of WPN. I am currently developing an illustrated story rhyme with music. I have written the story rhyme and the musical accompaniment, which is…
Barbara Florio Graham has an article in the January issue of Freelance Writer's Report. This excellent monthly newsletter contains advice from paid contributors along with many pages of markets you…
Bobbie Christmas, The Book Doctor, is thrilled to announce that the updated and expanded second edition of Write In Style, her book on how to use any computer to improve…
Libby J. Atwater recently received a lifetime achievement award in the field of personal history at the 20th anniversary conference of the Association of Personal Historians, Inc. (APH). Atwater has…
“Barbara (Bobbi) Florio-Graham is a professional author and writer with many public awards to her credit. Yet, as a S.C.R.I.B.E. member, she has taken time from a busy schedule to…
Dan's Celebration of Life will be held on January 15th 2016 at 2:00 PM at 199 Winchester Canyon Road, Goleta, California 93117 By Patricia Fry It is with a heavy…
Barbara Florio-Graham has a short article in the August issue of Freelance Writer's Report. The excellent newsletter is packed with useful information, resources, and markets. The August issue addresses the…
Patricia Fry has just released her twelfth Klepto Cat Mystery for Kindle—The Purrfect Lie. Look for book eight, The Gallery Cat Caper, now available in print. The Klepto Cat Mysteries…
from WPN member, Patricia Fry As an author, you must consider yourself the CEO of your book, and the book proposals is your business plan. Most agents and publishers require…
Linda Formichelli has a new book out. It’s a fun read because it encourages you to go against the crowd. Here’s her description of it: Why You Should Be Completely…
Dale Dauten knows what makes a good boss. In One Cool Thing, he addresses what works and what lesson can be learned, in just a few words. Submit a brilliant…
People have been bugging Bobbi Christmas for years to rerelease Write In Style, her triple-award-winning book on creative writing. It went out of print in 2004, and the rights reverted…
Dallas Woodburn has some exciting news to share. Six of her poems, exploring the juxtaposition between childhood and adulthood, were made into a song-cycle by composer Alex Marthaler and performed…
This winter Barbara (Bobbi) Florio Graham was asked to help the SCRIBE webmaster refine information on their website. She's been a columnist for their newsletter for many years and he…
Effective April 1, 2015 WPN has updated its bylaws to comply with new California nonprofit laws. In doing so, we have combined the positions of Executive Director and President, to…
The Book Publicists of Southern California recently honored WPN member, PR expert, and author Rhonda Rees with their Publicist of the Year Award for 2014. She was recognized on behalf…
Barbara (Bobbi) Florio Graham has been invited to join The Executive Authors group, selected experts in all aspects of book publishing, aimed primarily at business owners who want to leverage…
, WPN board member, has had another of her short stories published in the “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Touched by An Angel.” This is her 26th story to be…
Barbara (Bobbi) Florio Graham has an article in the October 16 issue of Writing-World.com. This online newsletter is changing format, so isn’t accepting new articles, but Bobbi has been asked…
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LuckyCinda Publishing is proud to announce the release of The Cancer Club, a crazy, sexy, inspirational novel of survival by multi-award-winning and best-selling…
Patricia Fry has just published her eighth Klepto Cat Mystery, The Gallery Cat Caper. This revved-up cozy mystery is ready to load into a Kindle and cozy up with as the…
WPN is launching a new member service. Your book, a 100-word pitch/description and the book’s cover can be part of this newsletter, which will be sent bi-monthly to more than…
