EFD2: Crime Antho Submissions are now open!

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR EFD2: OUR UPCOMING CRIME ANTHOLOGY! **DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2014** Effective Thursday, June 12, 2014, we'll begin accepting submissions for our second Excerpt Flight Deck Anthology, EFD2. Now the fun can begin for active members of the Excerpt Flight Deck FaceBook group: This collection will include short Crime Fiction stories between… Continue reading EFD2: Crime Antho Submissions are now open!

BlogTalkRadio host John Rakestraw with Donna& Alex Carrick — Jan.19/14

We were delighted this afternoon to spend some time with our favourite BTR host, the exceptionally talented John Rakestraw, discussing the Indie Publishing market for 2014, today's technological advances in publishing and Social Media's impact on society. Please tune in... Online Books Radio at Blog Talk Radio with Rakestraw Book Design Events on BlogTalkRadio with… Continue reading BlogTalkRadio host John Rakestraw with Donna& Alex Carrick — Jan.19/14

EFD1: Starship Goodwords is coming to Print!

Good news, Anthology fans! The first in our Carrick Publishing series of anthologies, EFD1: Starship Goodwords, is coming to Print! The expected release date is October 30. Stay tuned for availability news! Buy From Amazon, Kindle Carrick Publishing is pleased to present: EFD1: Starship Goodwords, the first in a series of cross-genre anthologies brought to… Continue reading EFD1: Starship Goodwords is coming to Print!

Thirteen — the making of a great Crime anthology!

On September 1, Carrick Publishing will be pleased to release THIRTEEN, an anthology of Crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem. But, you may ask, what goes into the creation of such a collection? First, you need a project manager with a clear, realistic vision; one who can express ideas coherently. She must also possess… Continue reading Thirteen — the making of a great Crime anthology!

Sales Rankings — Not just a number…

Whether you're in the market for a great e-book on corporate survival, like Suits And Ladders, by Suzen Fromstein, or a gripping literary thriller for the sunny summer days ahead, chances are you've encountered Best-Seller Rankings within the Amazon book and e-book retail machine. How important are those rankings, really? The answer to that question… Continue reading Sales Rankings — Not just a number…

Carrick Publishing presents: Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder, by Steven M. Moore

One of the greatest benefits of being an Independent e-Publisher is enjoying the opportunity to meet a myriad of talented writers. Such is the case with my friend and fellow-author Steven M. Moore, creator of the Chen and Castiblanco Detective Series. In his latest e-novel, Teeter-Totter between Lust and Murder, (Carrick Publishing, 2013) Steve continues… Continue reading Carrick Publishing presents: Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder, by Steven M. Moore

COMEDY WRITER FALLS RIGHT OVER THE CLIFF ~ Melodie Campbell

Ever make a really bad typo? I mean really bad. My worst ever professional mistake was in an Annual Report for a one-hundred-million dollar corporation, in which an innocent little ‘t’ went missing from the word ‘assets.’ The board was not amused by “This year, we experienced an increase in corporate asses.” Today, I found… Continue reading COMEDY WRITER FALLS RIGHT OVER THE CLIFF ~ Melodie Campbell

Hooray for March!

At Carrick Publishing, we're thrilled to (nearly) see the end of winter! True, it's had its moments of glory, with plenty of snowfall for the kids to enjoy and lots of socializing for the adults. And it was a productive season, with e-Books and appearances galore! Plenty of work for this formatter, as Carrick Publishing… Continue reading Hooray for March!

Announcing “Beyond the Excerpt Flight Deck” — an opportunity for members only…

And now, our announcement as promised! This will be of interest only to members of the Excerpt Flight Deck FaceBook group: As soon as our group reaches 200 members, we'll set a date to begin accepting submissions to the first of a series of Kindle anthologies designed to feature authors from across all genres. Formal… Continue reading Announcing “Beyond the Excerpt Flight Deck” — an opportunity for members only…

Join us on June 3, 10am, for our Sunday Morning Workshop: Building Your Platform ~ Social Media for Authors

ARE YOU ATTENDING THE BLOODY WORDS XII CONFERENCE IN TORONTO, JUNE 1-3? Register now for our Sunday Morning Workshop at the Bloody Words 2012 Conference Toronto Downtown Hilton Hotel June 3, 10am - 1pm Building your Platform ~ Social Media for Authors Donna & Alex Carrick will present an interactive, hand's on session. Learn more...… Continue reading Join us on June 3, 10am, for our Sunday Morning Workshop: Building Your Platform ~ Social Media for Authors