My Week With Publishing Syndicate

The Publishing Syndicate has been a big part of my life this week. Yesterday, my story, Off the Hook,

was shared on facebook. It's a fun, but absolutely true, story about having that all important birds and bees talk with our son. You can read it here at the Publishing Syndicate blog.

I've had stories in three of the Not Your Mother's Book on... and have had one of my blog posts published in Publishing Syndicate's monthly newsletter. Today, the April issue is out and I am the author of the featured article. Go here to link to the newsletter and to read my article titled Deadlines and Achievement. Once again, my son is part of the story, photos included. The rest of it is advice to writers. This was once one of my blog posts and among the most popular so it might be worth a second look. 

The Publishing Syndicate monthly newsletter is a worthwhile read for writers. Read some

 back issues and then consider signing up to receive the newsletter on a monthly basis.

Ken and Dahlynn McKowen know a lot about anthologies and writing. Dahlynn worked with the Chicken Soup for the Soul publishers prior to starting her own venture with husband, Ken. Besides the Not Your Mother's Book on... anthology series, they have published travel books and wine country books. You can read more about Dahlynn and Ken at an Amazon page that gives a fine bio of Dahlynn--not exluding Ken, of course. The page also lists books the McKowens have stories in or have published. Check it out here.

Looking For A New Market?

There have been several anthology series over the past few years. Chicken Soup for the Soul is probably the most successful with its name recognized in a flash by readers around the world. Cup of Comfort rode high on the success ladder for a number of years but quit publishing a year or so ago. Thin Threads published a few books which were just excellent but they, too, have ceased publications. Guideposts have had several series of anthology books with a Christian theme. There have been others, too, over the years that have published one or two books and then disappeared.

The newest series was developed by Ken and Dahlynn McKowen. Once affiliated with the Chicken Soup publishers, they decided to strike out on their own with a series titled Not Your Mother's Book... The rest of the title will be on various subjects. They wanted a book comparable to the Chicken Soup books but one in which an author could take a few liberties that other books might not allow, that would address subjects others didn't tackle. They wanted edgy, humorous stories. Don't worry--they aren't x-rated by any means.

As I told you yesterday, my story, There's A Small Hotel, is going to be in the newest release which deals with travel stories. I wouldn't consider this story to be edgy by any means, nor is it particularly laugh-out-loud humorous, but something appealed to the editor and I'm thankful for that. The book will be released on March 26th. Look for it on Amazon and in bookstores.

Check here for more about the NYMB series along with submission guidelines. Follow the guidelines carefully if you want your story to be considered. Read here to learn more about Dahlynn and Ken McKowen and the Publishing Syndicate they own.