Author Archives: E.L. Pierce

Okay, so below are two screen shots of an awesome new website I found. Check out Kidlit 411. This website has everything you could possibly want as an author. I could list them, but you can see them below. I recently used the “Manuscript Swap,” which led to their Facebook group where I found my firstContinue reading “Kidlit 411 – Paradise for Authors”

Library Guild: This is a great-looking website for librarians looking to order books with free shipping. From newsletters, webcasts, and promotions, book talks, and events, this sight appears spot-on. Definitely worth checking out. Also worth checking out: VOYA They have awesome Top-Shelf picks for Middle School Readers with descriptions and images, along with categories forContinue reading “Junior Library Guild”

Hello! So after several cover changes, it’s finalized and the release date is set for “Forces and the Malachite Stone.” This middle-grade debut about a boy on the run in hopes to end a terrible transforming curse is set to release June 5th, Tuesday, 2018! Mark your Calendars! Tell your friends and share this post!Continue reading “Release Date Announcement”

Thanks to Kindle Create, here is a sample picture of my upcoming book, “Forces and the Malachite Stone.” It is finally formatted for Kindle and I am so excited. The process was easy and didn’t take that long at all. I highly recommend them over Calibre, just because of formatting and ease. Find them here.Continue reading “KindleCreate”

Haha, thanks, Ingram. I’m working my tail off. Have you gone to the Ingram Spark web-page? If not, go to their get-started page and take your quiz! #selfpublishing

I really enjoyed reading Jenkins tips on self-editing. Definitely worth checking out as it’s always good to remind yourself of these simple, yet effective things to avoid. He has a free download, too. Here’s his link. #editing #publishing #bookediting

In my previous post I mentioned that I would write about why it’s difficult to land a traditional publisher. Here is one snippet from Jerry Jenkins stating just how difficult it is. Granted, this wasn’t his point of his article; it’s actually about editing, but I wanted to share this to confirm my statement. HeContinue reading “The Odds are Slim”

I absolutely LOVE this new journal I purchased from Target today. It’s funny and great for writing positive things (or not so positive) with an encouraging quote on every other page. I also loved the forward on the inside. Basically, I’m learning to embrace the now as I reach for the future. Take a look.Continue reading ““It’s Gonna be Okay””

I’m so glad I made the decision to self-publish. Before, I was searching the net, looking for what I felt was the “right” agent (which was very few and far in-between) only to find an email rejection, or nothing in return. I queried about 25 agents for “Forces and the Malachite Stone” and was stillContinue reading “Reflecting on Traditional Publishing as a Self-Publisher…”

Here it is, my friends, the new cover for Forces and the Malachite Stone. It was designed specifically for grades 6-8 with a fantastical feel in mind. The projected book release date is June 1st, 2018. Hope you enjoy! Cover art by: Bre-miche.com #bookcovers #middlegradefantasy #fantasy #bookrelease