We’ve had word that Scott Southard’s most recent novel, My Problem With Doors, has been selected for the required reading list of a first year English Literature course at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Congratulations, Scott!

Melissa L. R. Handa at AnnArbor. com recently did a review of Scott’s latest book, My Problem With Doors, and spoke to him about his inspiration:

“The author set out to create a work of fiction that could not be neatly categorized as a single genre or for a single audience. “I felt if I created something that fit many modes, not only would it have something for everyone, but it also will be that much more unpredictable and surprising,” says Southard. He hopes that the book’s crossover into sci-fi, action-adventure, historical fiction, martial arts and romance will offer something for most readers.”

Ms. Handa writes:

“My Problem with Doors lends itself very well to young male readers—an often under-approached readership. Adolescent and young adult boys will love living vicariously through Jacob as he uses his wit and battle skills to conquer foes, commandeer a pirate ship and even fall in love. Through a yearning for adventure, these readers will also learn a bit of history and be compelled to contemplate the deeper meaning that exists within the story’s action-packed pages.”

I Publish Press has published My Problem With Doors, Scott D. Southard’s most recent novel, read by Mark Smith.

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Toronto, ON, Greenville, SC, and Lansing, MI, February 10, 2010 — I Publish Press has published My Problem With Doors, Scott D. Southard’s most recent novel, simultaneously in print, audiobook, and ebook editions. The book relates the experiences of Jacob, whose life changed in a single moment when, as a toddler, he walked through his bedroom door only to find himself in the office of a British officer in Capetown, 1870. This would begin a thirty-year journey which would take him from ancient to future civilizations, and innumerable places and times in between. Through all of his travels, Jacob seeks for the purpose of his predicament, the significance of his life with all of its joys and suffering, loneliness and impermanence.

About the Author
Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Scott studied writing at college, receiving his Master’s in the subject from the University of Southern California. He is also the author of 3 Days In Rome, a dark comedy about the afterlife, and The Dante Experience, a radio play loosely based on Dante’s Divine Comedy. Scott resides in Lansing, Michigan with his wife and son.

About the Narrator
Mark Smith lives in Simpsonville, SC. Since his retirement as a chemical plant manager, he has enthusiastically taken up voice work on LibriVox.org, having narrated over 40 books. With My Problem With Doors, Mr. Smith welcomes the opportunity to read aloud more modern fare.

The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback (ISBN 978-0-9809160-9-6) is available for purchase on the publisher’s website as well as online through book retailers worldwide such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of US $15.95.The audiobook (ISBN 978-0-9865220-2-4) is available for purchase on the publisher’s website for a retail price of US $15.95. As well, an e-book edition (ISBN 978-0-9865220-3-1), formatted for all major e-book readers, is available for purchase on the publisher’s website for a retail price of US $12.95. A media web page www.ipublishpress.com/ippblog/my-problem-with-doors/ consisting of reviews, author interviews, and a book trailer has been launched to coincide with the book’s release.

About I Publish Press
I Publish Press is a small independent publishing company that specializes in providing readers with high quality books on multiple platforms including print, audiobooks, and e-books. They also provide professional book design and layout services for self-publishing authors.

I Publish Press, P.O. Box 20036, Newcastle, Ontario L1B 1M3
www.ipublishpress.com (416) 619-5261

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Debra Spidal has reviewed The Judas Apocalypse at the Historical Novels Review Online, calling it “entertaining and well worth reading.”

I Publish Press has published the audiobook edition of Megan, Scott D. Southard’s most recent novel, read by Karen Savage.

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Toronto, ON, Waco, TX, and Lansing, MI, October 21, 2009 — I Publish Press has published an audiobook edition of Megan, Scott D. Southard’s most recent novel. The book relates the events of a particular day in the life of Megan Wane, a single woman in a dead end job who escapes from the dreariness of her life in an imagined world in which she is both a princess and a hero. On this day, she will suffer a tragedy in both her real life and her fantasy world, a tragedy that will disturb her complacency and force her to make a life-altering decision.

About the Narrator
Karen Savage is a voice artist living in the Waco area. She has been a volunteer audio book reader on LibriVox.org since 2006 and enjoys giving back to the community through her volunteer work. A native of England, Ms. Savage has lived most of her life in Latin America and the United States. She is very active at her local theatre, having acted in, stage managed, and directed many productions.

About the Author
Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Scott studied writing at college, receiving his Master’s in the subject from the University of Southern California. He is also the author of 3 Days In Rome, a dark comedy about the afterlife, and The Dante Experience, a radio play loosely based on Dante’s Divine Comedy. Scott resides in Lansing, Michigan with his wife and son.

The audiobook (ISBN 978-0-9809160-8-9) is now available for purchase on the publisher’s website for a retail price of US $15.95. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback (ISBN 978-0-9809160-6-5) is also available for purchase on the publisher’s website as well as online through book retailers worldwide such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of US $15.95. A media web page www.ipublishpress.com/ippblog/megan/ consisting of reviews, author interviews, and a book trailer has been launched to coincide with the book’s release.

About I Publish Press
I Publish Press is a small independent publishing company that specializes in providing readers with high quality books on multiple platforms including print, audiobooks, and e-books. They also provide professional book design and layout services for self-publishing authors.

I Publish Press, P.O. Box 20036, Newcastle, Ontario L1B 1M3
www.ipublishpress.com (416) 619-5261

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I Publish Press has published Megan, Scott D. Southard’s most recent novel.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto, ON and Lansing, MI, July 6, 2009 — I Publish Press has published Megan, Scott D. Southard’s most recent novel. The book relates the events of a particular day in the life of Megan Wane, a single woman in a dead end job who escapes from the dreariness of her life in an imagined world in which she is both a princess and a hero. On this day, she will suffer a tragedy in both her real life and her fantasy world, a tragedy that will disturb her complacency and force her to make a life-altering decision.

About the Author
Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Scott studied writing at college, receiving his Master’s in the subject from the University of Southern California. He is also the author of 3 Days In Rome, a dark comedy about the afterlife, and The Dante Experience, a radio play loosely based on Dante’s Divine Comedy. Scott resides in Lansing, Michigan with his wife, son, and a very opinionated dog named Bronte. You can find him on Facebook and MySpace, or follow him on Twitter.

The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback (ISBN 978-0-9809160-6-5) is now available for purchase on the publisher’s website as well as online through book retailers worldwide such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of US $15.95. A media web page www.ipublishpress.com/ippblog/megan/ consisting of reviews, author interviews, and a book trailer has been launched to coincide with the book’s release.

About I Publish Press
I Publish Press is a small independent publishing company that specializes in providing readers with high quality books on multiple platforms including print, audiobooks, and e-books. They also provide professional book design and layout services for self-publishing authors.

I Publish Press, P.O. Box 20036, Newcastle, Ontario L1B 1M3
www.ipublishpress.com (416) 619-5261

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You want to read Jody Gerbig’s novel about Mardi Gras and New Orleans, but you don’t have time to sit down with a printed book? No problem. Now, you can now listen to Unmasked on your iPod or read it on your Kindle. We have produced an MP3 audiobook which can be freely listened to with any of several multimedia devices or burned to CD for added portability. The e-book is provided in the following formats: .epub (an open IDPF format), .lit (Microsoft Reader), .pdf (optimized for Sony Reader), .pdf (optimized for Adobe Acrobat Reader), .prc (Mobipocket & Amazon Kindle).

Dan McNeil appeared bright and early on the A-Channel morning show on Monday. The hosts said they loved the book and congratulated him on its publication. Dan likened the plot to a cross between an Indiana Jones adventure and Kelly’s Heroes. When asked about the writing process, Dan told us that he started the book on a whim, just to see if he could—he didn’t really think of himself as an author at the beginning. Through his extensive research and multiple revisions, the book went in a different direction than he’d first intended.

We’re pleased as punch that Dan McNeil, the author of The Judas Apocalypse; will be on Ottawa television station A-Channel’s morning show on Monday, July 14th. This is what they say about the interview on their website:

Local author Dan McNeil drops by as he gets set to launch his debut novel, the Judas Apocalypse.  Already being hailed by some as the next Da Vinci Code, we’ll tell you why this is summer’s must read.

Break a leg, Dan!

We have our first two book trailers done and broadcasting on YouTube & we thought it would be fun to embed them here so you can take a look:

Unmasked – Jody Gerbig

The Judas Apocalypse – Dan McNeil