Emerald Stories

20 06, 2022
  • Runaway Dad by Janet M. Steele — A new book by first time author Janet M. Steele. Emerald Books creates beautiful books for authors.

Book Preview: Runaway Dad

2022-06-20T14:57:27-07:00

Runaway Dad, a new book by first-time author Janet M. Steele Runaway Dad is a family adventure story. Find out what happens when a boy has to do anything to rescue his dad. We'll share the purchase link tomorrow! Thirteen-year-old Fletcher Gillis didn’t want to think he was a thief. That

Book Preview: Runaway Dad2022-06-20T14:57:27-07:00
20 06, 2022
  • Rabbi Barry dov Schwartz

A new review of A Man of Spirit

2022-06-20T14:50:19-07:00

A Man of Spirit: a Rabbi Navigates a Half-Generation of Sweeping Change. Emerald Books. Softcover. 174 Pages. $18. ISBN: 978-1-954779-22-8. Former Rockville Centre Rabbi Dr. Barry Dov Schwartz worked alongside a Nazi hunter. He marched for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C. He served as a chaplain during the Vietnam War.

A new review of A Man of Spirit2022-06-20T14:50:19-07:00
13 06, 2022
  • A new suspense thriller: The Arms Dealer by Howard Mulkey

New book by first time author Howard Mulkey

2022-06-13T15:59:07-07:00

We are about to release a new book by author Howard Mulkey: The Arms Dealer. Here's the summary: Dmitri operates outside the law, controlling an international network of smugglers. An arms dealer can't trust anyone but his crew.   We created photo illustrations for two scenes from the book for

New book by first time author Howard Mulkey2022-06-13T15:59:07-07:00
5 05, 2022

What’s wrong with repetition?

2022-05-05T11:30:19-07:00

Fear of Repetition There is a moment in every writer's life when they become aware of repetition. Scanning through a single paragraph, the same word appears four times. It seems a logical editing process as well as an important responsibility as a writer to add variation so the reader doesn't

What’s wrong with repetition?2022-05-05T11:30:19-07:00
25 04, 2022
  • A black witch hat and some dried leaves

Whichcraft: That vs. Which

2022-04-25T17:47:17-07:00

Which one is appropriate? Have you ever had trouble deciding between that and which? They can feel interchangeable, and it isn't easy to know how to use them. Every writer has habits, things they tend to repeat. These habits can form a cohesive style, but habits can also weigh down

Whichcraft: That vs. Which2022-04-25T17:47:17-07:00
2 04, 2022

Soul Bound: a free science fiction novel!

2022-04-02T07:52:44-07:00

Nicholas Woode-Smith is an up and coming sci fi author you should check out! Every new author needs readers! We're thrilled to support Nicholas Woode-Smith in the release of his new novel, Soul Bound. Claim your free copy of Soul Bound   If there’s one thing I hate more

Soul Bound: a free science fiction novel!2022-04-02T07:52:44-07:00
29 03, 2022
  • two women collaborating on a piece of writing

Writing from inside the house, part II

2022-03-31T08:26:23-07:00

This post is a conituation of Writing from Inside the House. Read that one first, then come here. Every author should work with an editor. The process of looking at your work from the outside has a formal name: creative development. An editor can support you in this process and

Writing from inside the house, part II2022-03-31T08:26:23-07:00
25 03, 2022
  • a black and white photo of a hand writing with a fountain pen

Writing from inside the house

2022-03-29T11:26:08-07:00

If you are working on any kind of writing project, your writing will have a larger structure that you need to carefully engineer. There is a psychological difference between creative sessions and addressing this larger structure. It feels something like the work of an architect drafting plans for a house.

Writing from inside the house2022-03-29T11:26:08-07:00
24 03, 2022
  • A Man of Spirit

Longtime Rockville Centre rabbi authors book on adventurous experiences

2022-03-24T11:39:26-07:00

Barry Dov Schwartz's memoir is an exciting chronicle of a fascinating career. A Man of Spirit chronicles Rabbi Schwartz's career from Vietnam to Nazi Hunting. From the Long Island Herald, read the following review of this exciting book. (For the full experience, we recommend the full-color

Longtime Rockville Centre rabbi authors book on adventurous experiences2022-03-24T11:39:26-07:00
23 03, 2022

Attention, editors!

2022-03-23T17:19:01-07:00

Attention, editors! Now through 4/30/22, we are offering $250 to  editors who present us with accepted book proposals. Dropped today on Insta! We love working with trusted editors who can really make writing into the best possible book! Get in touch to take advantage of this deal. Your authors will

Attention, editors!2022-03-23T17:19:01-07:00