I am itching to go camping this year. Track Season starting up now; cannot think about it now. I am busy in my spare time teaching the fundamentals of throwing the Discus. Anyone planning to go camping this year?
Category Archives: Short Story
The Hand in Publisher Weekly Magazine
Great news, we got confirmation that “THE HAND” will be included in the March 9, 2015 Issue of the Publisher’s Weekly Magazine.
The Hand at the Tucson Festival of Books
Got confirmation that “The Hand” will be at the upcoming Tucson Festival of Books
When: March 14-15, 2015
Where: University of Arizona Campus | University of Arizona Mall | Tucson, AZ 85721
Event Overview
Thank you for joining us at the Tucson Festival of Books held on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, Ariz. A literary oasis for book lovers and authors alike, the Tucson Festival of Books welcomes authors representing a wide variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, children’s fiction, cooking, and poetry. With more than 100,000 potential readers in attendance, this is an excellent opportunity to exhibit and promote your book during your one-hour book signing.
Event website: http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/
Please note the Author Solutions Book Gallery will be located at Booth #178. The Author Solutions booth is located just north of the food court.
Please note The Hand will be displayed with Author Solutions, LLC
Publisher Weekly Impression for The Hand
Publisher Weekly Impression banner for The Hand. Publishers Weekly (PW:www.publishersweekly.com) is an American weekly trade news magazine targeted at publishers, librarians, booksellers and literary agents.
National Press Release has been sent
Great news, check out the gold seal of excellence added to the book cover (based of the positive feedback by the US Book Review). The Press Release has already been sent to newspapers, radio stations, magazines and television stations. The Press Release has been distributed over the newswire to over 30,000 opt-in journalists and bloggers.
Please click on the link below to view your recently distributed press release.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/JLSimmons/TheHand/prweb12215069.htm
Ask for the book in your local library (public or school).
A fun read to ages 13+
I read the book to a group of teens, at a youth ministry event for a local church. The teens had a church sponsored sleepover at a local hotel. The hotel allowed me to read the book in the center section of the Hotel – others in the hotel, stood and sat along the banisters to listen to the book. Afterwards, they asked where to buy the book.
The Teens enjoyed the story. The big question was “where is the Hand is now?” All I can say is “You need to contact the Camp Ground with this question.” They are already asking about a sequel.
A suggestion:
Reading the story to a group of 13 and over, is a good way to share the story i.e. teen events, camping, youth ministry, book clubs, etc.
Gooodreads Book Club (Authors program)
I have been accepted into the Gooodreads Book Club (Authors program). Goodreads is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. They have 30+ million members; their mission is to help people find and share books they love.
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- See which books your friends are reading.
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The www.vislegacy.com website have been update with active links to www.goodreads.com.
Please add your book review via the authors’ website www.vislegacy.com or https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23005090-the-hand
Good reviews and increased availability
“The Hand” is getting good reviews. It is now available on: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Abebooks, Book Depository, Kobo, Indigo, Alibris, Google Play, IndieBound and Trafford Publishing .
To compare Prices try the following link: www.goodreads.com/work/compare_prices/42572041?book=23005090
Always, to learn more about the author visit www.vislegacy.com
Please provide your feedback, i am in the process of deciding if a squeal will be written.
The Hopewell Cemetery
The link below (bottom of blog) was shared about the area close to where the hand incident took place.
Please have respect for not only the owners of the property, but also for any spirits left behind. If walking in a cemetery, please do not walk on the graves. This is considered a true sign of disrespect.
“Hopewell Cemetery – 6471 Camden Clloge Corner Rd, College Corner, OH 45003
Located near a place called Hueston Woods State Park located between Camden & Oxford, Ohio – Hopewell Cemetery is said to be one of the best ghost hunting sites in southern Ohio. It was founded in 1806 by steadfast abolitionists & a leading force in the underground railroad. The Fairhaven & Morning Sun churches were also part of this. One of the main UGRR routes went from Cincinnati to Hamilton, then northwest along State Route 177 through Morning Sun, Fairhaven, Richmond IN, then to Fountain City IN where the UGRR founder lived.
The Hopewell cemetery was the first public cemetery in Isreal township & consist of over 1,000 graves. It’s known as the second largest burial ground for the Revolutionary War soldiers in Preble County. It’s also the the resting place for members of the Hopewell church who served in the civil war.
The cemetery is surrounded by a 19th century dry- laid limesstone fence. It’s said that strange lights can regularly be seen and little ‘surprises’ will be waiting in your car when you return. It is also said to bring bad luck to those who visit during the night. Reports of apparitions in civil war clothing has also been seen & photographed. Some claims have stated that Hueston Woods is haunted as well, especially the kitchen area & parts of the hotel. No proof has been documented.”
For more information, visit: http://sos-paranormalinvestigations.weebly.com/haunted-ohio.html
E-Book version of “The Hand” is now available
The E-Book version of “The Hand” was released yesterday at www.trafford.com (click Bookstore: search “The Hand”, author Simmons) After reading the book, post your comments and questions on the blog. For more information about the author visit http://www.vislegacy.com.
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