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Excerpt taken from my short story, The Only Ghost in the World. One of the 22 tales to feature in my book of short supernatural stories, The Book of Apparitions, Out now. Check bio. The Only Ghost in the World, is one of the more humorous stories in my collection. It features John Black, a man hung as a witch 17th Century, Nottinghamshire. When he died Black failed to ascend into the next realm, so became stuck here, in the mortal realm. The story follows his calamitous attempts to survive a world he is clearly ill-equipped for, as the only ghost in the world. #shortstory #supernatural #ghosts #ghoststories #spooky #spookytales #thebookofapparitions #NickAdiguBurke #newbooks #writing #writersofinstagram #creativewriting #humeroustory #indieauthor #independentartist #independentpublishing #independentlypublished #writers #writerslife #horror #lovewriting #fortheloveofbooks #fortheloveofwriting (at Manchester, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrImj2psloO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am super pleased to announce that Never Say Never was a Finalist in the American Writing Awards! That’s likely the last of what was a really touching amount of awards. Not bad for a silly book about surviving divorce, being yourself, Greek Goddesses, and ice cream. And most importantly about love. I’m so proud of this book. . . . . . #amreading #writerslife #writersnetwork #writersofinstagram #alwaysreading #writerlife #writerscorner #writersofinsta #bookworm_insta #independentpublishing #bookwormforlife #bookwormproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/ClouBYGgrdZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Attention independent authors (and readers)!!

Hello and greetings from someone who definitely isn’t a bookseller who definitely doesn’t work in a Barnes & Noble bookstore somewhere in the United States. In light of Amazon Prime Day coming up (and the Washington Post article discussing Goodreads), here’s a fun little fact for you:

You can sell your independently published novel through Barnes & Noble too.

What?? you ask. How?? 

Two links for you:

https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/publishers-authors/sell-your-book-at-barnes-noble/

https://press.barnesandnoble.com/author-tools-and-tips/bn-press-path-to-publication

Yes, it’s a little harder than Amazon. Yes, you have to talk to someone in a corporate space (I don’t like doing it either). Yes, it might even go wrong. 

But why should you do it?

Amazon’s trying to kill physical bookstores. 

Those of us in the United States are especially prone to Belo’s Bezo’s maniacal plan to control 80% of the book market by 2025. They do this by selling the books at so low a price that physical stores can’t match. They’ve done this in the past and won. It hurts us, and I’d put my entire TBR in guessing that it’s not helping authors either.

That’s the only reason I can think of to be completely honest. Smarter people can probably come up with better, especially sensible reasons.

I get the apprehension when it comes to Barnes & Noble (again, I definitely don’t work there). I also understand why so many go to Amazon in the first place: it’s made it that much easier for those in marginalized groups and spaces to become actual. fucking. authors. That is the only good thing that’s come from them. 

But they don’t give a shit about you. Tell me differently, I dare you. 

There are other online places to publish your books (just ignore Amazon on the top there, please) that can and will treat you infinitely better than them. 

What about me? I’m a reader?

Two of the online sites I use are Bookshop.org and Thirftbooks.com. There are other sites out there too, just ask around. 

Oh, and

support independent bookstores.

If you’ve gotten this far, I’m asking you to think about something:

What would you give to see a physical copy of your book on a shelf--any shelf--at a bookstore?

My degree is in traditional publishing. There’s plenty I don’t know about the independent side of the industry, but there are resources, people even, online that can help you. And in turn, they can help bookstores survive. 

Help us fight back against Amazon. Please. And we’ll sell your book for you while you’re at it. 

And if you’ve got the patience for it, please spread this around for me. 

We are now accepting applications for Fanzineist Vienna from artists, independent publishers, zinesters, bookstores, galleries, and art institutions from both Austria and abroad, to join us at the fair. The submission deadline is Sunday, April 23rd at 23:59. 

Join us on May 26-27-28 at Atelierhaus der Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien (Semperdepot) for a dynamic and inclusive celebration of the art of publishing. Spread the word and share this opportunity with your friends and communities. We can't wait to see your applications! Check out the link below to apply now. Don't miss out on this chance to showcase your works at Fanzineist Vienna 2023!

For more information and application:

https://fanzineist.com

Fanzineist Vienna Art Book & Zine Fair is an event that brings together small press and independent publishers from around the world. Our mission is to showcase the culture and accessibility of zine and art book making, and provide a platform for artists, publishers, and other creative individuals to share their stories, knowledge, and love for the craft.

Through a diverse lineup of workshops, performances, concerts, screenings, and talks, Fanzineist Vienna provides an opportunity for attendees to learn new skills, be inspired by the creativity and passion of others, and connect with like-minded individuals in the world of zine and art book publishing.

Fanzineist is a dynamic fair that celebrates the culture and creativity of small press and independent publishing.

We have two more open calls! Open call to participate in the art book and fanzine exhibition by mail, and open call for the online art book and fanzine exhibition.

If you are unable to attend the event in person, Fanzineist Vienna provides an opportunity for you to participate remotely. Fanzineist Vienna has an open call for publishers and artists who would like to contribute their art books and zines to the exhibition at Atelierhaus Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien between May 26-28, 2023. If you are interested, you can send your art books or zines to “Wohlmutstrasse 4, A-1020, Vienna, Austria” until 5th of May.

To ensure your publication is properly exhibited, don't forget to include the publication's name, title, medium and the year with your submission. The publications received by post will be displayed in international art book & zine exhibition.

If you want to be physically present in Fanzineist and have a table about your publications, you can apply via fanzineist.com. In order to participate by mail, you do not need to fill out any application form.

Our second open call for the Online International Art Book & Zine Exhibition, and we invite you to participate.

This virtual exhibition will take place in a 3D gallery, providing a platform for artists and publishers to showcase their original publications to a global audience. Visitors will have the chance to browse and purchase the publications directly from the exhibitors.

Whether you are an artist seeking to expand your reach or a publisher looking to promote your work, this exhibition offers a valuable opportunity to showcase your publications to a wide audience. Moreover, this virtual event offers artists the chance to exhibit their work even if a physical event is not possible in their country.

The virtual exhibition allows visitors to control their movements by keyboard or touch, zoom in, and receive additional information about the publications and artists. It offers a dynamic and interactive experience that will engage visitors and showcase your work in a unique and innovative way.

You can apply now to online exhibition.

Deadline: April 23, 2023

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Introduction: Teddy Bear Cannibal Massacre

Ok. So since I'm already doing Cheever and The Book of Job, this might seem like a bit too much. But I'm down to four clients and my work is finished until Thursday and while I have other things to do (edit the next Dybbuk Press book, work on this short story, upload a document for my SNAP paperwork, etc.), today I feel like going to bed early so I can wake up early and see if I can get tickets to The Music Man because a friend wants to see it.

So I'm going to put that stuff on hold and go with one more thing for these laconic January weeks and start reading and reviewing the first book I ever published.

I am planning on doing a Substack series on publishing books as an independent press (or small press or micro press) including some of the pitfalls and the personality clashes that can be avoided. They really can.

So a few things

Unlike the Stories of John Cheever, I won't review a story with "What the Fuck is this shit?" because I paid for these stories. I accepted these stories. I did a lot of editing on these stories. I know the authors. I like the authors. For the most part. I don't want the authors to find out that some editor that bought a story from them almost 20 years ago (yikes) is talking shit about them now.

There was a lot of drama in the making of this book. I was relatively young. I was immature. I didn't know what I was doing. There was miscommunication (including thinking that I was partnering with a friend who had a publishing company to do a project with him and he thinking that I was using his publishing company for my stuff on the stipulation that I stick his girlfriend's vampire story in the thing. Yeah that's the only one. You can find more tales of that drama when I finally start Substack and you can find the rough drafts when I was still angry at everyone at https://marlowe1.dreamwidth.org/ but you'd have to go back a long time and I'm not helping you find it.

I'm reviewing every book I read this year at https://marlowe1.dreamwidth.org/ because yeah, I can't quit the livejournal world even as livejournal was invaded by Putin's ego long before he invaded Ukraine and the U.S. elections.

Beyond that, the book is short. I should have it finished by the end of the month. Hell, by the end of the month I might have the Stories of John Cheever finished and I'll be off to Les Miserables which was the original notion I had for this thing.

Finally, there are a lot of Amazon reviews saying that this is a piece of shit. Some legitimately hate the book while others are written by people who just don't like me. I don't really have an opinion on them, beyond meh. This isn't the first book that I would offer up if I wanted to show people that I was an editor. It's not the one that was a passion project. It was the one that I wanted to publish so I could stick a story that I wrote in it because I was frustrated about no one buying my stories.

I suppose I could talk about my failed story. I never did sell that thing.

Two page spread on Twitch today! Come check it out: Twitch.tv/mariahlstudios -xoxo mbl 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 #art #artist #panels #comic #comicbook #stream #live #independentpublishing https://www.instagram.com/p/ClCTqpHS23z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

yesterday 🤓📚 Waiting my turn to talk about #zines and #IndependentPublishing at #DePaulUniversity The great Marc Fischer of @halfletterpress was first❗️ Thanks Heather for the invite, Regina & Chiara for having us. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏻 (at DePaul University) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkwC2t9vi8E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Shop Talk goes Live! Tony Roberts interviews series

Shop Talk goes Live! Tony Roberts interviews series

Listed below are a series of videos via my YouTube Channel with UK author Tony Roberts. We discuss in-depth the Casca series starting with the Barry Sadler years in the late nineteen-seventies to the current editions as written by Roberts. Stay tuned and subscribe to our YouTube channel for future interviews with Independent authors. Any support for our channel is greatly appreciated! Shop Talk…

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Some NAZO Crew members (past and present) are also illustrators. You can see three of them represented on the Comics Page in the Fall Guide 2022 issue of Motif Magazine. It's on the streets, in stores and cafes around RI. Its free, it's collectible and features lovely cover art by "Walking Onion" comic creator @spacewinnower and a center spread map illustration by "Small State, Big Expectations" contributor @kstarstudios5 The Comics Page features the two aforementioned artists AND new comic panels: "Transosaurus Rex" by @reximus_maximus , "Cthulhu Zoo" by Veronica Santos, and "180 Days" by Mr W. There's also new work by the regulars: @naturalsnatural @eyeball_jello_mold @katrillioneyes @r.a.mcelory @williamschaff @umberto_crenca @PFunkDaBeast @miniomindwarp & "Space Transformation Stationary" #comicmagazine #illustration #independentpublishing #indiecomics #comicart #comicstrips @motifmag #monsterart #graphicnovelart #spacetransformationstation #spacetransformationstationary #motifmagazine #creatureillustration #weirdart #grotesqueart #surrealart #comicpanel #lowbrowart #undergroundart #comix https://www.instagram.com/p/CiXwXnlrfFS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

POPU STRESS CLUB !!! SEPT 17 AT KAPU IN LINZ !!! POTATO PUBLISHING XXX HIRNPLATZT !!! ZINES | PRINTS | COMICS | MUSIC | TATTOO SESSIONS AND MORE !!! #potatoes #stress #club #popu #popustressclub #potatopublishing #hirnplatzt #zines #zinefair #comics #comicart #independent #independentpublishing #publishing #underground #support #supporttheunderground underground #supportyourlocalfreakz #4020 #linz #kapu (hier: Kapu) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chm9_4yD1bU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Excited to receive my personal invitation by @ashtheeauthor to the GRIM HERO SOUNDTRACK THRILLER KNIGHTS REALEASE PARTY! Meet us there @fortress_prime, FRIDAY JUNE 17!!!! #newarccomics #constanthustlecomics #manga #indiecomic #independentartist #independentpublishing #GRIMHERO https://www.instagram.com/p/CeCwLg5DlnF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Been around for a bit... Reposted from @aucourantdaily SUNDAY READING | A Noble Move. Au Courant Vol 05. . . "Some people think you have to critique and berate artists and performers in order to get excellence, but I don't believe in that rubbish at all. You do have to be firm but if you push, you often break things beyond repair..." . . Can we shout this on a megaphone in the direction of all the pundits out here, already? . . Wise words by the great Noble Douglas, modern dancer and founder of NDDCI / Lilliput Children's Theatre, Trinidad, seen here in Au Courant Vol 05, in an archival portrait taken in 1982 by Mark Lyndersay @thelyndersayarchive @macmark23 . . Most of her one-time dancers - myself included - can tell hilarious tales of being on the receiving end of her death stares and shouts during recitals. And yet, we all knew there was never any callousness, insult, or harming involved - just a constant, unflinching demand that we challenge ourselves. . . Now in her 70s, it's been decades since she has been on the stage but her company members still dance in majestic fashion. I've heard that later today, Lilliput Theatre will perform at @queenshalltt Queen's Hall in Port-of-Spain in "Question," their first outing since the Pandemic began. . . If you're in Trinidad, you know where you should be this evening. L-M. H. . . #aucourantvol05 #onreflection #aucourantstudio #aucourantvol #independentpublishing #nobledouglas #NDDCI #marklyndersay #Liliputchildrenstheatre #queenshalltrinidad #printisnotdead #publishingpractice #minimalmood #comingsoon #artistpublication #artistmagazine #artistsonartandlifestyle #indiemags (at Woodbrook, Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdlwJ5AP81T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=