IN THE NEWS:
What’s Next? Plug a Novel Into Your Brain? New York Public Library is beginning to bring novels to Instagram. So far, just a few classics. But in Japan, novels on phones have been around for some time. Bring fiction with you wherever you go. See https://www.nypl.org/blog/2018/08/22/instanovels and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_phone_novel
Never Retreat has a new publisher, Totally Bound Publishing in Great Britain. The publication date is October 20 in ebook form. The paperback is slated to be available in February. I’m grateful for the opportunity to breath new life into my fifth major work of fiction. The book, set primarily in the wild Colorado mountains, pits a feisty single mom with an ex-military, macho corporate star at a business retreat A huge prize tempts them, but only one can win. Add a threat to their survival, and the stage is set for adventure, attraction, and growth. I describe the writing as a new type of women’s fiction. Unafraid to debate contemporary concerns, it pulls no punches to provide a fresh look at age-old issues. This is your kind of writing if you think people are smarter than every phone, you’ll take a human any day over the most advanced app, and you can laugh at yourself as well as others. Ebook republished October 2019.
"Why I Continue to Write Despite the Bloody Forehead From Beating My Head Against a Brick Wall." I’ll be making a presentation on Monday, February 10 (coincidently, my birthday) on why I write, for the Feminist Lunch, an informal group that gathers quarterly to hear from their fellow professionals,. This is held at the Denver Athletic Club. Reservations are required. Contact me if you’d like more information. Cost is $35.
PARK HILL COMMUNITY BOOKSTORE is a special interest of mine, and I volunteer there monthly. Located at 4620 E 23rd Ave, Denver, the shop has been around since 1971, It operates as a coop, with memberships, book donations, and heavily discounted prices on used books. Visit them at https://parkhillcommunityb.wixsite.com/books
APPEARANCES FOR GROUPS: If you’re looking for a speaker for a group of writers, readers, or just plain interesting and involved people, I’m available. I can talk about the creative process, forming and running a book discussion group, from ideas to publication, “What a Character,” where characters come from and how they grow. Or tailored to your interests. Contact me at Bonnie@BonnieMcCune.com
QUICK AS WINK: If you’d like to help readers learn about my work, here are three methods:
- SHARE YOUR OPINION. Go online to Never Retreat’s book’s site, scroll to the bottom, and check those reviews that you think are especially noteworthy or helpful. Yes, this information is used in determining which books get a push from the site’s host. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X5BMVFL
- WORD OF MOUTH REPLACED BY WORD OF FINGERS. Like it or hate it, social media influences people’s discussions and choices. You can mention Never Retreat on your FaceBook, Twitter, etc, to spread the news. Book Bub, one of the most popular book sites, discounts books and builds a book community AND you can post your reviews there, too. You do have to be a member to get on the site (no fee). Never Retreat is located at https://www.bookbub.com/books/never-retreat-by-bonnie-mccune
- GET CONNECTED THROUGH MY BLOG. My theme is “ordinary people, extraordinary lives. I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments on the content. Visit www.BonnieMcCune.com/blog/
Visit me at www.BonnieMcCune.com with blog, Bonnie@BonnieMcCune.com, twitter.com/bonniemccune, facebook.com/authorBonnieMcCune, www.linkedin.com/in/BonnieMcCune.
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