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Publishing Journey

Advance Reader Copies of my Novel Went Out to “Street Team” Book Reviewers

What fun to finally be at the stage when I can send ARCs out to official book reviewers! Hope they enjoy spending time with the Antinori family and their Italian style drama! And I love that some folks are asking questions about ARCs, street teams, and the importance of early reviews so I’m going to break a few things down. ARCs are Advance Reader Copies. Authors send them out to early readers/book reviewers who are [...]

By |2025-01-05T13:26:54-08:00January 5th, 2025|Book Launch, Debut Novel, Publishing Journey|0 Comments
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Spotting the Flyer in the Window for my Book Launch Event at The Avid Reader

What a moment!! I went to my local independent bookstore in Davis twice this weekend to pick up holiday gifts for friends, and look what I saw in the window- the flyer for my book launch event! What a dream come true. Can’t wait!! Join me on Thursday, January 30th at The Avid Reader in Davis, CA for an author chat, book reading, and celebration as I launch my debut novel into the world. And [...]

By |2024-12-30T12:56:34-08:00December 30th, 2024|Book Launch, Debut Novel, Publishing Journey|0 Comments
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Everything We Thought Was True featured in BookTrib!

I’m thrilled that my debut novel is featured in the December BookTrib round up — ‘Tis the Season for Moving Family Sagas. My novel is in great company with books by authors I admire. So cool!! If you’re looking for a moving family drama, check these books out! https://booktrib.com/2024/12/24/womens-fiction-writers-association-family-sagas/  

By |2024-12-27T12:38:25-08:00December 27th, 2024|Book Launch, Debut Novel, Publishing Journey|0 Comments
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Where It All Began – A Visit to the Hudson Valley Writers Center

An author goes back to the place where she took the first writing workshop that led to her debut novel... many years later! During my recent trip to NYC, I took the train to the nearby town of Sleepy Hollow, situated on the Hudson River. When I stepped off the train, I saw the beautiful old Tudor-style building that houses the Hudson Valley Writers Center, where I took a full-day workshop with the fabulous author [...]

By |2024-11-01T13:14:31-07:00November 1st, 2024|Book Launch, Gratitude, Publishing Journey|0 Comments
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Announcing my New Facebook Author Page

Big news!! Announcing my new author page on Facebook. Facebook.com/LisaMontanaroAuthor For those who have been following my previous Facebook business page, you will notice that it has shifted to my new author page. If you are interested in continuing to follow my journey as a productivity consultant, executive coach, and speaker, head on over to my business website, where I hang my professional shingle (www.CenterStageSuccess.com) or connect with me on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/lisamontanaro). For those who [...]

By |2024-04-26T13:07:31-07:00April 26th, 2024|Publishing Journey, Writer Marketing & Social Media|0 Comments
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It’s Official! Announcing My Debut Novel Book Deal

Well, it’s official!! I’m thrilled to share that after six years of working on my manuscript, my debut novel will be published by Red Adept Publishing next year. Woot! I got the news on my birthday weekend in January while Sean and I were away on vacation. Happy freaking birthday to me! I signed the contract a few days later with flowers from one of my best friends nearby, a bottle of champagne, and my [...]

By |2023-08-11T10:06:56-07:00February 10th, 2023|Debut Novel, Getting Published, Publishing Journey, Red Adept Publishing, Writing|0 Comments
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