Yesterday, we released our March newsletter via Substack, so full of information that we’ll be breaking it into several blog posts. If you wish to read all of it, we point you here. But today, we will start with our third column for the upcoming Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group member newsletter on podcasts thatContinue reading “The next podcast installment: How to Build An Author Newsletter”
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The business of books begins with relationships
Whether you’re an author, a bookseller, a reader or a publisher, the business of books begins with relationships. Any business does. Even though Parisian Phoenix is still young and small, we believe in relationships– relationships rank just as high as our product line. After all, we know we print great books, but without relationships, whoContinue reading “The business of books begins with relationships”
Finally— the relaunch of the newsletter
I’m exhausted. I’ve been working on the web site and preparing for a new version of the newsletter, and here it is! Our New Newsletter Please join our mailing list, and please share.
The social aspects of writing community
In an effort to connect more writers, artists, authors and other creative professionals, Parisian Phoenix believes in networking, sharing resources, offering support and mentoring. Publisher Angel Ackerman routinely corresponds with journalism students who take classes with art director Gayle Hendricks in her role as graphic design professor at local colleges. She also serves as aContinue reading “The social aspects of writing community”
Your Amazon figures do not mean squat
As you may have noticed, this forum has recently contained more shares from my personal blog (angelackerman.com) than news about publishing in the last few days. Last week left me springing from one thing to the next, again and again. Every day I face choices as a publisher versus a mom versus a writer. DoContinue reading “Your Amazon figures do not mean squat”
Social media, BookTok & Building Readership
Publisher’s Note: Hi! It’s almost 7 a.m. on a winter morning in January and I (Angel) am drinking my coffee, reflecting and sharing with you. Before I move to today’s topic, BookTok, I want to share a personal story that isn’t related to the topic, but it’s a good reminder of maintaining good habits andContinue reading “Social media, BookTok & Building Readership”
Grammar Girl may inspire a toast for the historical and fantasy writers (and how our publisher’s day job can help you grow your craft)
That title may be a bit much. But this blog post will contain a lot. We want to inspire. We want to share. We want to reassure. Backstory: The Day Job As a boutique publisher of craft books in its youth, Parisian Phoenix remains a part-time business (ad)venture. Publisher and founder Angel Ackerman has retainedContinue reading “Grammar Girl may inspire a toast for the historical and fantasy writers (and how our publisher’s day job can help you grow your craft)”
Happy New Year: Public Domain Day 2023
If you’re looking for inspiration for 2023, check out Duke University School of Law’s Center for the Study of Public Domain. As of today, works published in 1927 have entered the public domain and Duke has provided a list of them. Copyright causes a lot of confusion and questions among artists. Check out our publisher’sContinue reading “Happy New Year: Public Domain Day 2023”
I don’t have the answers.
It’s hard to believe that fifteen months have gone by since Parisian Phoenix released its first title on the world. Fifteen months, nine books, more than a dozen artists and writers working together to create craft books featuring unique voices and diverse perspectives. There are milestones we have reached as a business– making enough withContinue reading “I don’t have the answers.”
Slowly revealing The Phulasso Devotional
Our publisher Angel Ackerman spent about half her Christmas Day editing The Phulasso Devotional. She mentions it in her personal blog, and watch our social media for more info on what Phulasso is and when you can expect it. I woke at 6:30 this morning but despite having ten hours of sleep, my eyes hadContinue reading “Slowly revealing The Phulasso Devotional”
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