~ Breakthrough Author ~
Andrea McAlpine
What's New!
6/29/14
JUST RELEASED
There's NO Crying Allowed in Life (ebook/digital version) released yesterday. In two days, it sold only 3 copies. I'm very disappointed, but understand that Rome wasn't built in a day. This just means that I have to step up my game and do some research about marketing tactics for eBooks. I may be going to my neighboorhood Barnes & Noble and see if there isn't something they can do for promoting my book. This dream was LIFE-SIZE, but I will overcome it. (p.s. I have got to find some patience.)
6/21/14
Smashwords.com
There's NO Crying Allowed in Life (ebook/digital version) releases on June 28th, 2014. I couldn't be any more excited. The story has been written, editted, formatted for sale, and soon available to the world. OUTRAGEOUS!! For once, I'm at a loss for words.
5/25/14
A New Job!!
Well, I'm excited to announce that I've started a new job! Yes, believe it or not, I don't sit around writing the days away (no matter how much I would love to!) and until I can officially earn a living doing so, I must work. I'm now the Office Manager for a rather large electrical testing company...AND I loooove it!!
5/14/14
There's NO Crying Allowed in Life - Ebook version
Exciting things have been happening for my first novel, There's NO Crying Allowed in Life. The book will soon under-go final formatting and a cover uplift for its ebook version debut (July 1st, 2014). From there, the book and cover will be uploaded to my personal Smashwords page for sale, as well as, be available for purchase here on my website.
I'm very EXCITED!!! I never thought I would be at this point in my life, so early. It feels amazing to have set a goal and to soon be reaching that goal. It's been a long road, but I can't wait to see where it leads me.
5/1/14
Photography Contest WINNER'S
Ed Runyon - for his keen eye at capturing just the right photo for the cover of my first novel. His photos say so much without saying anything at all. Beautiful! Ed is an avid engagement and wedding photographer in Western Michigan. For more information, please check out his websites…
Tina "She" Gassen - for her innate ability to depict nature’s beauty in the world around her. The vibrant colors and emotion she fused into the additional photos in my book are both breathtaking and a testament to the unending paths life will take you down. Tina is a marvelous vocalist, whose voice sends shivers gliding down my spine every time she sings.
To follow her on Instagram…tinashe3
Or, follow the link to find her on Facebook…www.facebook.com/goddesshe
4/20/14
CONTEST: photography
Ends: May 1st, 2014
Details:
*Photo MUST be attractive in color, as well as, black and white.
*Photo should have a rural theme to it (ie. barns, farms, country dirt roads, farm equipment, fall colors, etc.
*Photo MUST be an original of your own and not previously seen by the general public via websites (ie. Facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.)
*Photo MUST not be out of focus and the more creative the better.
*Photo MUST have a high quality pixel count
Award:
*Exclusive rights to have your photo as the cover of my ebook and my book in print (Spring 2015).
*You will have special mention in both book versions.
*Your photo (as the cover of my ebook) will be seen by thousands on my website, Smashwords, and the many sites featuring my books for sale.
*Royalty checks - Once both versions of my book begin to sell (and they will), you will receive royalty checks for your photo.
CONTACT ME: Send me an e-mail via the contact page on this website.
4/12/14
GO - LIVE
Today is the day this website went live!! I'm so excited to be at this stage in my life! I've wanted nothing more than to be a writer, a recognized writer, and this website is just one more step to achieving that goal. I thank each of you, from the bottom of my heart, for all of your support!! I look forward to what my future holds...Next, publish, either on my own or with the help of an agent, my book (my love), There's NO Crying Allowed in Life. Oh yes...it will be done!!