FORBES has posted a thought provoking essay on its website The World In 2033: Big Thinkers And Futurists Share Their Thoughts.
"Put yourself back in 1993. Could you have predicted the success of the web, tablets and smartphones, privatized space travel, the rise of terrorism, or the myriad of small changes that impact how you live today? To do that going forward and to predict our world in 2033, you need the voices of the smartest minds on the planet to spot trends in their areas of discipline and give us insight into where we are heading. Interviewed, and quoted directly for this piece are just such a group of visionaries, leaders, and big thinkers . . . ."
Among those interviewed is G Dedrick Robinson, author of Global Warming - Alarmists, Skeptics & Deniers.
The essay is available at FORBES.
Purchase the book HERE.
"Put yourself back in 1993. Could you have predicted the success of the web, tablets and smartphones, privatized space travel, the rise of terrorism, or the myriad of small changes that impact how you live today? To do that going forward and to predict our world in 2033, you need the voices of the smartest minds on the planet to spot trends in their areas of discipline and give us insight into where we are heading. Interviewed, and quoted directly for this piece are just such a group of visionaries, leaders, and big thinkers . . . ."
Among those interviewed is G Dedrick Robinson, author of Global Warming - Alarmists, Skeptics & Deniers.
The essay is available at FORBES.
Purchase the book HERE.
Riley Banks' popular website THE WRITER'S SHACK has just posted a candid interview with Moonshine Cove's publisher. Follow this link for the full interview or read the beginning below:
Moonshine Cove Publishing publish books, both fiction and non-fiction, that people want to read, books that beckon you to take them from a shelf and start reading. They are a small independent publisher based in the Appalachian foothills of South Carolina.
Riley Banks speaks with Gene D Robinson on his thoughts about publishing.
How long have you worked in publishing and how did you come to choose it as a career?
Moonshine Cove Publishing is starting its third year. As a retired college professor, publishing is more a labor of love than a career for me. I became a publisher because I love writing and I love helping others get their work published. I'm not in it for the money, which is a good thing because it's really difficult for a book publisher to make money in today's market.
Tell us a little about your company and what your role is there?
Moonshine Cove does everything in house from reading queries to designing the book cover. This keeps our costs very low. We are small enough that we are able to give each of our authors individual attention. We work with them on all aspects of the book production process.
What genres of books do you publish?
Novels - adventure, action, historical (especially ancient Rome & Greece), historical romance, mainstream, mystery, romantic suspense, hard science fiction (not fantasy), police, political, suspense, thriller, true crime and anything else that strikes our fancy.
Tell us a little about some of your recent books.
I am very excited about our most recent novel Last Lord of the Levee by Kevin Edwards. As the first book in a three-part series, on the surface it's a story about the notorious Levee district in Chicago in the early twentieth century, the place where organized crime and Al Capone started. It really is, however, a historical romance in which the author does a really marvelous job of interweaving the lives of the main characters with real historical events. As the publisher, one might think that I'm just trying to puff this novel up, but the truth of the matter is that Last Lord of the Levee ranks among the best novels I've ever read, and I've read a lot.
We have another novel that will be available soon that I'm also excited about, Unreasonable Sanity by David Liebert, a Counseling Psychologist, psychotherapist and college professor. Based on one of his cases, the story takes us inside a sociopaths mind in a psychological thriller of revenge, lust and murder.
How many first-time authors have you published?
I haven't actually kept count of that, but I do know what most of our authors are first-time authors. We must be doing something right because two of them have already submitted second novels. If the quality is high, we welcome first-time authors.
How long does the publishing process take?
We try to publish each author's book within six months from the date of the contract. We don't guarantee that, but so far, we have been able to do it.
To read the rest of the interview, click here.
The San Diego City Beat, a publication with 50,000 readers, interviewed Andrew Armacost, author of Space Bush, in its February 12, 2013 issue. We present a portion of the interview below. Click here for the full interview.
Andrew Armacost makes one request before the interview begins: He doesn't mind if this piece makes him seem evil; he just doesn't want to look stupid.
Although he's pushing 40, the Naval officer-turned-writer could just as well be a bro in his late 20s—with a shaved head and bulging muscles, he looks more like pro-wrestling's John Cena than E.M. Forrester, an English novelist he likes to quote.
Armacost describes his latest novel as science fiction in the vein of Kurt Vonnegut and Philip José Farmer, combined with the erotic literature of Anaïs Nin and Henry Miller, with a voice redolent of Irvine Welsh.
The book is titled Space Bush: A Sex Addict's Guide to the Galaxy, and it's 214 pages of nut-busting adventure across a universe of poonani. That's his narrator's terminology, not ours.
The story is told in the slacker voice of Paul Miller, a non-custodial father in a dead-end job, who's kidnapped by aliens and sold into slavery along with his sex-addict-support-group buddy Fred Reap, a Samuel L. Jackson-esque prison guard. After they escape from their captors—named "Dickheads" because they have penises in place of noses and balls where their ears should be—the pair sign up for a reality-TV show where they fly around the galaxy on a space train, earning points for boning alien women. If they win, Miller and Reap can use the prize money to return to Earth.
Andrew Armacost makes one request before the interview begins: He doesn't mind if this piece makes him seem evil; he just doesn't want to look stupid.
Although he's pushing 40, the Naval officer-turned-writer could just as well be a bro in his late 20s—with a shaved head and bulging muscles, he looks more like pro-wrestling's John Cena than E.M. Forrester, an English novelist he likes to quote.
Armacost describes his latest novel as science fiction in the vein of Kurt Vonnegut and Philip José Farmer, combined with the erotic literature of Anaïs Nin and Henry Miller, with a voice redolent of Irvine Welsh.
The book is titled Space Bush: A Sex Addict's Guide to the Galaxy, and it's 214 pages of nut-busting adventure across a universe of poonani. That's his narrator's terminology, not ours.
The story is told in the slacker voice of Paul Miller, a non-custodial father in a dead-end job, who's kidnapped by aliens and sold into slavery along with his sex-addict-support-group buddy Fred Reap, a Samuel L. Jackson-esque prison guard. After they escape from their captors—named "Dickheads" because they have penises in place of noses and balls where their ears should be—the pair sign up for a reality-TV show where they fly around the galaxy on a space train, earning points for boning alien women. If they win, Miller and Reap can use the prize money to return to Earth.
Follow this link for the rest of the interview or this link to purchase the book.
TWO MOONSHINE COVE BOOKS IN PRESTIGIOUS CONTEST
The 2012 National Book Awards have accepted Moonshine Cove's entries into this year's contest. Roger Drouin's just published literary novel No Other Way is vying for the top fiction prize. Reviews of Roger's work have spoken of his fluid and poetic prose, staggering metaphors and his gift for writing about nature. His book can be purchased at Moonshine Cove's E-store. To read reviews of No Other Way, visit the author's website. Roger's nature blog also makes for fascinating reading.
Joining Roger's book in this years contest is Natasha Osteen's forthcoming book in the Young People's Literature category So The Sign Said. Moonshine Cove Publishing believes that Ms. Osteen is destined to make a big splash in the sea of Young Adult Fiction. Scheduled for publication on October 26, 2012, her debut novel is a story of bubble gum snow cones, stampeding pigs, Lyle Lovett tunes, roaring chainsaws, llamas that look like Rihanna, eyebrowless bandits—with a few sharp moments of loss and compassion sprinkled on top. To read an excerpt from the novel or to learn more about the author, click here.
The 2012 National Book Awards have accepted Moonshine Cove's entries into this year's contest. Roger Drouin's just published literary novel No Other Way is vying for the top fiction prize. Reviews of Roger's work have spoken of his fluid and poetic prose, staggering metaphors and his gift for writing about nature. His book can be purchased at Moonshine Cove's E-store. To read reviews of No Other Way, visit the author's website. Roger's nature blog also makes for fascinating reading.
Joining Roger's book in this years contest is Natasha Osteen's forthcoming book in the Young People's Literature category So The Sign Said. Moonshine Cove Publishing believes that Ms. Osteen is destined to make a big splash in the sea of Young Adult Fiction. Scheduled for publication on October 26, 2012, her debut novel is a story of bubble gum snow cones, stampeding pigs, Lyle Lovett tunes, roaring chainsaws, llamas that look like Rihanna, eyebrowless bandits—with a few sharp moments of loss and compassion sprinkled on top. To read an excerpt from the novel or to learn more about the author, click here.
M. C. Coolidge, a Sarasota writer-editor calls No Other Way a Quality Book
"Surely you remember the name Roger Drouin. During his stint as the Sarasota Herald-Tribune‘s city hall reporter between 2007 and 2009, Drouin landed countless local stories on the front page of our daily — notching scoop after scoop.
When he left the paper, it was to earn his MFA in the Florida Atlantic University creative writing program. It takes guts to leave a paying writing gig these days (trust me), but Drouin did it, and now he’s making waves with the publication of his first novel, No Other Way. The book tells the story of a bird photographer who finds himself in the middle of a fight to protect a remote forest targeted for natural gas exploration.
The book’s earning positive notices from a variety of readers. You can pick up a copy via Amazon.com in a print or electronic edition, and you can even read the first three chapters for free over at Smashwords.
Quality local books are rare — give this one a go.
"Surely you remember the name Roger Drouin. During his stint as the Sarasota Herald-Tribune‘s city hall reporter between 2007 and 2009, Drouin landed countless local stories on the front page of our daily — notching scoop after scoop.
When he left the paper, it was to earn his MFA in the Florida Atlantic University creative writing program. It takes guts to leave a paying writing gig these days (trust me), but Drouin did it, and now he’s making waves with the publication of his first novel, No Other Way. The book tells the story of a bird photographer who finds himself in the middle of a fight to protect a remote forest targeted for natural gas exploration.
The book’s earning positive notices from a variety of readers. You can pick up a copy via Amazon.com in a print or electronic edition, and you can even read the first three chapters for free over at Smashwords.
Quality local books are rare — give this one a go.
FROM THE OBSERVER, SARASOTA, FL
"Former Observer reporter pens first novel
When Roger Drouin told me he was moving to Delray Beach to pursue his MFA in creative writing/fiction at Florida Atlantic University, I was bummed, to say the least.
Drouin and I have been buddies since I started at The Observer eight years ago. At one point, we were even roommates.
A former Observer reporter, Drouin left the paper in 2007 to work the City Hall beat at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. His name probably sounds familiar to many of you. During his time at both publications, he was a total man-about-town, holding court with his beloved canine companion, Sandy, outside of Pastry Art and Sarasota News & Books.
One of his greatest life ambitions was to publish a novel. It’s why he decided in 2009 to study creative writing at FAU.
Well, guess what, guys? Mission accomplished.
Drouin’s first book, No Other Way comes out June 1.
Published by Moonshine Cove Publishing, an independent publishing house based out of South Carolina, the novel is a piece of environmental fiction that pits a bird-watcher and a ruffian park ranger against a gas-drilling corporation.
Drouin, an avid outdoorsman and mountain biker, said the subject matter seemed to develop organically thanks to feedback from professors and classmates.
'The story is fiction, but it’s very journalistic,' Drouin says. 'There are a lot of complex issues. The journalism background certainly helped, especially when it came to self-discipline. If I weren’t a journalist, I probably would’ve dragged my feet more. I wrote like I was on deadline, like there was an editor standing over my shoulder.'
That said, the project still took three years to finish.
Up next on his banner year: marrying former SRQ writer Rachel Gomez. No word yet on whether the couple will leave South Florida and return to their Sarasota stomping grounds."
http://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/A-and-E/0523201219672/Scene-Heard
The Sarasota Patch discusses Roger Real Drouin's debut novel No Other Way:
"Former Sarasota Observer City Editor Roger Real Drouin will release an environmental fiction novel June 1 titled No Other Way. According to Drouin, the plot features, "photographer of birds Samuel Leaton, sets out to find the 'possibly extinct' Northern Stilted Curlew, when he suddenly gets caught up in a battle to protect a remote backcountry forest. As the men from Centur Corp. drive in with their rigs to begin drilling for natural gas, Samuel and a rogue park ranger take up a fight no one else will."
It is Drouin's first novel and will be published by Moonshine Cove Publishing. Drouin says the novel will be available on Amazon and in most Barnes and Noble bookstores, and also available in ebook form. For more info, visit Facebook.com/rogerrealdrouin."
http://sarasota.patch.com/articles/sarasota-s-5-things-to-know-former-observer-editor-to-release-novel
The Treasure Coast News, Palm County, FL, writes about George Duncan's new novel:
• "In Indian River County, Vero Beach usually gets most of the "national" attention. However, in his new novel — At Play in Seas of the Lord (Moonshine Cove Publishing, $13.95) — George L. Duncan mentions Sebastian and the Mel Fisher museum.
Duncan, a Vero Beach native, is a journalist now living in Colorado. His first job was at the Press Journal.
He describes the book — available on amazon.com — as a 'modern-day treasure hunting tale.' (In a review of Duncan's previous novel, the DeSoto Sun said his writing 'is a cross between C.S. Lewis and John D. MacDonald.')"
March 2012, Kemmerer (WY) Gazette praises Global Warming-Alarmists, Skeptics & Deniers. Read the complete review here.
"Former Observer reporter pens first novel
When Roger Drouin told me he was moving to Delray Beach to pursue his MFA in creative writing/fiction at Florida Atlantic University, I was bummed, to say the least.
Drouin and I have been buddies since I started at The Observer eight years ago. At one point, we were even roommates.
A former Observer reporter, Drouin left the paper in 2007 to work the City Hall beat at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. His name probably sounds familiar to many of you. During his time at both publications, he was a total man-about-town, holding court with his beloved canine companion, Sandy, outside of Pastry Art and Sarasota News & Books.
One of his greatest life ambitions was to publish a novel. It’s why he decided in 2009 to study creative writing at FAU.
Well, guess what, guys? Mission accomplished.
Drouin’s first book, No Other Way comes out June 1.
Published by Moonshine Cove Publishing, an independent publishing house based out of South Carolina, the novel is a piece of environmental fiction that pits a bird-watcher and a ruffian park ranger against a gas-drilling corporation.
Drouin, an avid outdoorsman and mountain biker, said the subject matter seemed to develop organically thanks to feedback from professors and classmates.
'The story is fiction, but it’s very journalistic,' Drouin says. 'There are a lot of complex issues. The journalism background certainly helped, especially when it came to self-discipline. If I weren’t a journalist, I probably would’ve dragged my feet more. I wrote like I was on deadline, like there was an editor standing over my shoulder.'
That said, the project still took three years to finish.
Up next on his banner year: marrying former SRQ writer Rachel Gomez. No word yet on whether the couple will leave South Florida and return to their Sarasota stomping grounds."
http://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/A-and-E/0523201219672/Scene-Heard
The Sarasota Patch discusses Roger Real Drouin's debut novel No Other Way:
"Former Sarasota Observer City Editor Roger Real Drouin will release an environmental fiction novel June 1 titled No Other Way. According to Drouin, the plot features, "photographer of birds Samuel Leaton, sets out to find the 'possibly extinct' Northern Stilted Curlew, when he suddenly gets caught up in a battle to protect a remote backcountry forest. As the men from Centur Corp. drive in with their rigs to begin drilling for natural gas, Samuel and a rogue park ranger take up a fight no one else will."
It is Drouin's first novel and will be published by Moonshine Cove Publishing. Drouin says the novel will be available on Amazon and in most Barnes and Noble bookstores, and also available in ebook form. For more info, visit Facebook.com/rogerrealdrouin."
http://sarasota.patch.com/articles/sarasota-s-5-things-to-know-former-observer-editor-to-release-novel
The Treasure Coast News, Palm County, FL, writes about George Duncan's new novel:
• "In Indian River County, Vero Beach usually gets most of the "national" attention. However, in his new novel — At Play in Seas of the Lord (Moonshine Cove Publishing, $13.95) — George L. Duncan mentions Sebastian and the Mel Fisher museum.
Duncan, a Vero Beach native, is a journalist now living in Colorado. His first job was at the Press Journal.
He describes the book — available on amazon.com — as a 'modern-day treasure hunting tale.' (In a review of Duncan's previous novel, the DeSoto Sun said his writing 'is a cross between C.S. Lewis and John D. MacDonald.')"
March 2012, Kemmerer (WY) Gazette praises Global Warming-Alarmists, Skeptics & Deniers. Read the complete review here.
EARLY SUCCESS FOR GLOBAL WARMNG-ALARMISTS, SKEPTICS & DENIERS
Although it's been available for only two days at Amazon, the Kindle Edition of the book has reached #3 in the category Nonfiction - Geology. Moonshine Cove sincerely thanks everyone who has purchased the book. I hope you will find it to be a very useful guide to this controversial issue. Contact us and let us know what you think.
MOONSHINE COVE PUBLISHING, LLC ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER FIFTEENTH LAUNCH DATE FOR BLOOD SCOURGE
An attempt to save American lives inadvertently releases a weaponized virus a thousand times worse than Ebola through a series of mishaps, blunders and unintended consequences.
The super Ebola-like virus depicted in Blood scourge makes the bird flu in the new movie Contagion look like a bad cold.
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