We are wrapping up the final edits to “From Pointe-aux-Loup thru Cartville to Iota”, a history of the Iota Parish in Louisiana by Bob LeJeune. Bob has been researching the history of his hometown for a number of years, along with collecting old photos and other historical snippets from family, friends, and citizens of Iota, past and present. It has now been condensed into a 161 page historical reference, available directly through him. He’ll be taking a load of books with him to his hometown during the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration. We congratulate Bob on the completion of his first book.

1. Books are inexpensive and very transportable.  e-books are great, but many folks don’t like carrying around an iPad, tablet, or e-reader with them everywhere they go.
2. Nobody will break into your car or truck to steal a paperback book.
3. When you finish a paperback book, you can pass it to someone else to read at little to no cost.
4. Books don’t have batteries; nor do they shatter when you drop them.
5. There is a psychological trigger associated with the turning of a page that cannot be duplicated digitally.
6. Books last (practically) forever. Paper is the only transportable medium in the worlds existence to have lasted centuries, and still be readable today.
7. Books make great gifts.

…is based on what content you put on the back cover of your book.  That’s where most every potential reader goes to determine if your book is a worthy read or not.  Take the time to consider what you want your 15 second commercial to be.  Do you know your audience?  Do you know what they look for when making their selection?  Do you know how to reach them?  Take some time to figure that out.  Only then can you put the right content, right where your potential reader will see it.  Keep it simple, keep it concise, and leave them wanting more.  That more often turns into a sale.

South Texas Print Guy is happy to announce they are taking up marketing efforts for “Gracie, The Blue Lacy”, a children’s story written by Renata McConnell and illustrated by Leslie Sademan.  Gracie, the Blue Lacy, is born and raised on a ranch, but soon learns she’ll have to go be with someone else; Lily, a young girl.  What will Gracie do?  How will she adjust to life off the ranch?

Gracie, The Blue Lacy

Local San Antonian, Sandra Rodriguez, has spent years tracing back her family history.  Now, she is ready to publish her findings in 7 volumes.  Turns out, the Ellwood family has a long and distinctive ancestry.  Each volume will comprise one of the sons of Richard Ellwood.  Volume One, Peter Ellwood, is in the final stages of editing with production beginning within 60 days.  Congratulate Sandra on her hard work, late nights, and tireless efforts researching her family history.  Families in the Richard Ellwood bloodline will be receiving notifications of print in the coming weeks.

There’s not much we can say yet about a new book from author and minister Willie Williams, yet.  The title of this article pretty much says it all.  Yet, this is not your average doomsday book.  Head over to “World Destruction, Mystery Revealed” for more information and discover the reason why Willie Williams penned this book to share with the world!  Expect a release date of July 12th.