It’s a
pleasure to welcome today’s guest to Thoughts in Progress as this is an amazing
lady who knows the book world not only as an author and blogger, but as a
publisher.
Please
join me in welcoming Diane L. Wolfe, who is here today to talk to us about the
publishing aspect of her world. Diane’s company, Dancing Lemur Press LLC/Freedom
Fox Press has just published an intriguing anthology that will soon be
available to purchase. Welcome, Diane.
Tick
Tock: A Stitch in Crime is the third anthology for the Insecure Writer’s
Support Group. It’s the ninth anthology for Dancing Lemur Press LLC/Freedom Fox
Press, so we’ve some experience putting them together. This one ran very smoothly,
and we give credit to the authors and their high level of responsibility.
There’s a
lot that can go wrong during the process. Writers can balk on the contract,
miss editing deadlines, fail to supply bios and author shots, ignore emails,
and fall short of marketing expectations. (And we’ve had all of that happen.)
Fortunately, these eleven authors rose to the challenge.
They were
on time with edits and went above and beyond to ensure their stories were the
very best. They sought out reviewers and spread the news of the release. A
website https://ticktockmysteries.blogspot.co.nz/
and a Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/TickTockMystery/ were created.
Several reviewers offered to do multiple interviews and posts and the authors
were prompt in putting everything together for us. Add in all of the sites they
lined up on their own, and they have a great online tour planned.
We
couldn’t work with a better group. Dancing Lemur Press is very proud of these
authors and their upcoming book.
Tick
Tock: A Stitch in Crime
An Insecure
Writer’s Support Group Anthology
The clock
is ticking...
Can a
dead child’s cross-stitch pendant find a missing nun? Is revenge possible in
just 48 minutes? Can a killer be stopped before the rescuers are engulfed by a
city ablaze? Who killed what the tide brought in? Can a soliloquizing gumshoe
stay out of jail?
Exploring
the facets of time, eleven authors delve into mysteries and crimes that linger
in both dark corners and plain sight. Featuring the talents of Gwen Gardner,
Rebecca M. Douglass, Tara Tyler, S. R. Betler, C.D. Gallant-King, Jemi Fraser,
J. R. Ferguson, Yolanda Renée, C. Lee McKenzie, Christine Clemetson, and Mary
Aalgaard.
Hand-picked
by a panel of agents and authors, these eleven tales will take you on a
thrilling ride into jeopardy and secrecy. Trail along, find the clues, and stay
out of danger. Time is wasting...
$14.95
USA, 6x9 Trade paperback, 204 pages, $4.99 eBook
Mystery
& Detective / Crime / Thrillers
Print
ISBN 9781939844545 eBook ISBN 9781939844552
Freedom
Fox Press
“Each
story is fast paced, grabbing the reader from the beginning.” - Readers'
Favorite, 5 stars
“I
thoroughly enjoyed this collection of thought-provoking crime stories.” -
Denise Covey, author
Founded
by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support
for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and
tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a
monthly newsletter. http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com
For more
on Tick Tock, visit the following links:
Dancing
Lemur Press - http://www.dancinglemurpressllc.com/mysteryparanormalhorror
Diane,
thanks for sharing this behind-the-scenes look at the anthology. It is packed
with fascinating stories.
Thanks
everyone for stopping by today. Be sure to come back as there will be more on
this tantalizing book as it nears its release date (including my review). What
do you enjoy most about reading an anthology?
I am really, really looking forward to reading this anthology. My greed self has had her appetite whetted by several skilled writers and bloggers.
ReplyDeleteE.C., I don't think you'll be disappointed when you read this. It will be hard to put down.
ReplyDeleteDiane, thanks for stopping by Thoughts in Progress. This is an amazing group of stories y'all have put together. A great way to showcase a lot of great authors. Wishing them and you much success.
Thank you for letting me talk about the anthology today.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see Diane here! And this sounds like a fine anthology. Thanks for sharing, both!
ReplyDeleteWow, this sounds great.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview. I am thrilled and honored to part of this anthology and to share the pages with these fine authors.
ReplyDeleteMary at Play off the Page
Diane, and Dancing Lemure Press makes the process easy. She always answers emails quickly and is helpful with suggestions questions. Alex and the IWSG are truly special for giving so many writers such great opportunities. I'm thrilled to be part of such an amazing group! Thanks for hosting us today, Mason!
ReplyDeleteIt can't be easy herding a bunch of authors, but Diane does a great job! Thanks for the insight. And thanks for hosting the Tock Tock Mystery Authors, Mason.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting Diane here today! I am truly honored to be part of this anthology, wish some amazing writers. Diane has made the process easy!
ReplyDeleteI've been a part of other anthologies, but I've never been a part of one like this. They're really fine writers, but they're also really fine people who work together as a team. I can't say enough about Diane. She's a talented person/publisher who's on top of everything and gets things done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great interview with Diane! You never know what you're getting into when you're a part of an anthology, but Diane has made the process fun and easy, and this is a great bunch of people to work with. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats all & Diane. Great interview.
ReplyDeleteHi Mason - I can see so many benefits from Diane and her Lemur Press - the anthology with wonderful writers in this group - will make the stories excellent reads ... congratulations to one and all - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting Diane & Tick Tock, Mason :)
ReplyDeleteDiane has be AMAZING - making my first foray into the publishing world a joy!
I'm thrilled to be part of this amazing group and can't wait for the stories to go live!
Thank you everyone. Those who are authors in this anthology, you've been a great group to work with. You make juggling easy.
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