Azenphony Press and I take great pleasure in announcing that the softcover and ebook third editions of my second Holocaust memoir, Never Be Afraid: A Belgian Jew in the French Resistance, are both now available for immediate holiday-season purchase. You can order them now right here, hot off the presses. Never Be Afraid tells the story of Bernard Mednicki, a Belgian Jew who fled to southern France with his family when the Nazis invaded in 1940. In France, he posed as a Christian and, through a series of street-smart moves, found his way into the Maquis, the French resistance. Bernard’s story is one of intrigue and love, with plenty of humor and an amazing twist at the end when he directly confronts a horrific moment from his past for the […]
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Friends, I’m delighted to announce that yesterday I ordered my proof copy of the third edition of my second Holocaust memoir, Never Be Afraid: A Belgian Jew in the French Resistance. I expect to have it in my hands by this weekend or shortly after. If it rises to my standards, I will approve it right away on Kindle and it will be available for purchase on Amazon within days. Just like that. I can’t wait. Never Be Afraid to Write for Healing Never Be Afraid tells the story of Bernard Mednicki, a Belgian Jew who fled to southern France with his family when the Nazis invaded in 1940. In France, he posed as a Christian and, through street smarts, found his way into the French resistance. Bernard’s amazing story […]
After a one-year hiatus to reorganize and then an additional two-year, Covid-induced literary drought, the Kerrytown BookFest is back and at a new location. I invite you to come by and meet the best in Ann Arbor-area authors and publishers, including me. When: Sunday, September 18 Where: Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. So Much to Do at Kerrytown Besides browsing the rows of books for sale, you can enjoy lots of writing and publishing workshops, including one by me (see below); poetry readings; and more, all for free. The complete schedule of events is here. Since its inception nearly twenty years ago, the Kerrytown BookFest has been held at the Kerrytown Farmers’ Market in downtown Ann Arbor. While the venue was vibrant, it was subject […]
Do you want to write a book but think you don’t have the time? Do you need editing done on a book? An article? A dissertation? A business document? Are you looking for the ideal birthday gift for your family member or friend who is a writer? Would you like to help Michigan’s children? Join the Bidding War Then register today for the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund silent auction and bid on #340: Two hours of professional editing or book coaching from me. I’ll do you right. That’s my promise. That’s what I do. Bonus gift: a signed copy of my international #1 bestseller, You’ve Got the Time: How to Write and Publish That Book in You. Here are partial testimonials from a few of my clients. “Ken Wachsberger gets […]
The two titans of the self-publishing distribution industry, Draft2Digital (D2D) and Smashwords, have merged. According to an announcement released on February 8, 2022, the former has purchased the latter. The deal, which took effect on March 1, vastly expands the distribution territories of both distribution channels. Transitions to the new platform will be gradual but, in the end, members of both current companies will share a common dashboard, common distribution outlets, and new, cutting-edge tools for book publishing, distribution, and marketing. Kris Austin, co-founder and CEO of Draft2Digital, will lead the combined company as CEO. Mark Coker, founder and CEO of Smashwords, will join the management team as chief strategy officer and board member. The name of the combined company will be Draft2Digital. The Smashwords name will live on through […]