Blackrose Press and More

Lots has happened since I last posted. For one, Blackrose Press is a reality. For two, The Underground is in the pre-publication process. I hope BP is able to release it before Arisia, but if not, then not.

I'm sending out review copies to folks like SF&F, and a number of bloggers. Not some of the top reviewers, excluding SF&F, but I figure if I send out 10 or 15 books, SOMEBODY will review one. Also, I'm getting a review from Kirkus Indie. Yeah, I had to pay for it, so I probably won't use it in my media kit, but so far it hasn't been reviewed, so it'll be interesting to hear from an expert reviewer on whether my book is worth it.

So...Blackrose Press has its own address. Tomorrow it's getting a bank account. Actually, BP has been in business for some time, now. I found the trade name response in some mail I hadn't gone through yet. Then, when I called the County Clerk's office, I learned that as a service organization (apparently, that's what publishers are under Maryland law) I didn't need a business license. You know what would have been nice? If all this information was available in one place.

Now there's lots more to do. Build a website. Design a logo. Get business cards. Check out promo opportunities, and get promo stuff like bookmarks, etc. What it boils down to is this: spend money like a drunken sailor.

So that's all for now--will keep you posted!

Blackrose Press Is Live!

And about time, too. The only thing I need now is a sales and use tax license from Maryland, but that's not stopping Blackrose from being a reality.

Now all I need is a webpage...coming soon! And oh yeah--a P.O. Box. I've been using my home address, which I really don't want to do. So...here I come Post Office!

This Is A Test

And only a test. A friend of mine kept getting an error page, so I'm going to find out if he's right...

Of Werewolves and Other Strangers: A New Blog Discovered

Of Werewolves and Other Strangers: A New Blog Discovered

http://smokyzeidel.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/its-all-in-the-little-details/

A New Blog Discovered

Smoky Zeidel is awesome. She writes about real things that an author encounters, such as the one I've included here. It's about paying attention to details, like Christmas in Australia (it's not white) and things like that. Hope you enjoy the blog post as much as I did! (P.S. Click on the title of this post to get to the blog.)

Cooling My Heels

As my temperature starts to rise. I'm still waiting for that trade name application from Maryland. Two weeks ago, I received a response almost immediately. I was elated. Then it turned out to be the same form I'd sent them (no, I don't have to fill out the form twice). Now, of course, it's taking forever to get the real deal.

My book is coming out in the fall, come hell or high water. If I can't get it together because of the state, I'm plowing ahead. Blackrose Press will be in business, one way or the other.