No Excuses/Mainly Murder Press

Thought for the week: “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ~ Albert Einstein

NO EXCUSES

Let’s face it, we all make excuses at times for why we cannot write.

A writing group in Kabul, Afghanistan  has over 1,000 members and published 50 books in various languages in spite of the war. They are unable to sell most of their books – freedom of expression is not widespread and threats to writers are constant.

I don’t know about you, but my excuses pale in comparison. Was the expression “If they can do it, I can do it” ever more appropriate?

MAINLY MURDER PRESS
http://mainlymurderpress.com/store/submissions.php

Opens for submissions in October 2011. This publisher is a traditional publisher and does not publish e-books. I like the fact that authors retain e-rights - the ability to sell e-rights later could prove very valuable. Their niche has been mystery novels with an emphasis on New England-based stories by New England authors, but as of January 2011 they began considering stories written by others and set outside the region.

They consider cozies, quirky character studies, hard-boiled detectives, or lively amateur sleuths. Mainly Murder Press charges no fees of any kind to authors for publishing services.