This week’s show is a hot topic in the publishing industry. Alan Kalar is the editor for AKW books, an eBook publisher. He does exactly what the traditional publishers do; he finds a talented author with something important to say and publishes them. The only difference is the books come out as an eBook. This is one of the fastest growing Industries in the business. The discussion will be very informative on all the new ways new authors can get noticed. What a difference five years makes ... five years ago this was just starting to take off and now it's an industry that HIT THE JACK POT! If you're a writer that won't quit until you get published this is the show you will want to listen to. Callers are welcome -Please call(646)595-4478
Judy Snider , Joan’s sister lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her husband, Gil, and two silly cats. She is the author of the CWA award-winning children’s picture book, Goldy’s Baby Socks , and on a team of authors of The Scared Purse . The Writing Mama Interview with author Judy Snider VS: What do you do to help balance your writing life with your family life? Judy: It is easier now that my kids are in their 20’s and out of the home. I get up very early, and some of the best writing I do is in a sunny place with a glass of water or coffee and my silly cats nearby. When my oldest was a baby, I took a write-away-course, and would write when he took his naps. Some of my best writing was at a table while I waited in those days for them at parties, video arcades, etc. I work out of my home on projects, so working with my sister on our latest book, and the phone usually did Cady Driver, our illustrator. VS: How long have you been writing? Judy: I wrote my...