CATCHING UP WITH BENJAMIN AND PRESSED LEAD PUBLISHING

So blog tours over and loads of great response from everyone involved....gotta send out a major thx to both my gals...Florence over at Buy the Book Blog Tours, who went above and beyond and simply terrific to work with...and Mel from Girls Heart Books..who is sweet as molasses and a joy to work with as well.

We got over 400 entries total for the book giveaways and here are some of the winners:

The Big Grand Prize went to Kimberly Mayberry of Flint MI, she not only won a copy of the book, but a 15 Amazon gift card as well..yay to Kimberly...who also joined the ranks of followers of Benjamin McTish...both blog and Goodreads..so thx for that Kimberly.

Then following suit are:
Joe Hawkshaw, Yvonne Simpkins, Rebecca Stephen, and KJ Partridge won an extra special book thx from me.
The ebook winners are as follows:
Beth Gallinger, Kapil Singh, and a couple names yet to arrive.

Moving forward Benjamin has a lot on his plate.
The local arts/entertainment paper is doing a featured article on the series in late November...YAY!!  And the "Friends of Scotts Valley Library" committee is hosting a book event for us on November 16...there will be a gift package given to the first 20 people to purchase Benjamin McTish.  We will be adding a few more appearance dates soon as well and a few radio interviews, and a couple more guest post on a few blogs, we'll keep you posted...so it looks like we are moving right along.

These following Indie Book Shoppes now carry Benjamin McTish and the Door Through The Grandfather Tree...with four more to add later next week...so yay again!

Book Cafe on 41st in Santa Cruz
Book Shop Santa Cruz on Pacific Mall
Chaucer's on State St. Santa Barbara
Granada Books, also on State St. Santa Barbara

And now it's time to step it up a notch and start sharing other authors with you.  On Oct 31st,  The Home of Benjamin Mctish/Pressed Leaf Publishing Blog will host an upcoming book tour...so stay tuned and keep your eye out for future hosting events from PLP....let all your friends know that we are now a site to keep up with the latest in up and coming self published authors.....thx again for all your support, June

What an AWESOME review for Benjamin!!

This is a really lovely and in depth review for Benjamin....what a great tour this has been...as it's winding down I believe all the reviews are in..so that would be 1- 3 star, 1- 4 star and 5-5 star reviews!!

Tammy's Tea Time: Benjamin McTish and the Door Through the Grandfath...: Book Info- Title - Benjamin McTish and the Door Through the Grandfather Tree Series- Book  #1 By- June M. Pace Genre-   YA...

STELLAR REVIEWS KEEP COMING

Today's amazing review comes from Maggie over at
Epic YA Reads....this is the best one yet!

 I'm so thrilled at all the good press Benjamin is getting now...time to up the game and get things really rolling....as usual, thx for all the tremendous support...keep the magic going!

ANOTHER SPECTACULAR REVIEW

Check out this AWESOME review!!


Kj Reads A Lot: Benjamin McTish and the Door through the Grandfath...: Title- Benjamin McTish and the Door Through the Grandfather Tree Series- Book  #1  By- June M. Pace Genre-  YA/Fantasy Blu...

NEW TOUR BEGINNING WITH GIRLS HEART BOOKS

                             


So another tour is beginning with a list of blogs hosting different interviews, etc...also another giveaway.  The older tour is still in effect with Buy the Book Tours so please continue following along (see post below with the list of blogs and giveaway is above)...all posts/interviews and reviews are different...so please keep up with both tours and have fun...don't forget to enter your name in both giveaways!! As always, thx for the tremendous support!

The tour begins on Sept 8th...so click the link below to see the list of blogs and topics...and the giveaway...enjoy!

              TO ENTER ANOTHER GIVEAWAY
                             CLICK LINK BELOW 

Girls *Heart* Books Tours: Touring Now- 'Benjamin McTish and the Door Through...

BLOG TOUR BEGINS

Buy the Book Blog tours is hosting a six week tour...the dates and hosting blogs are listed and the giveaway is open...good luck!  Have fun touring..there are guest posts written by me, interviews, even character interviews and reviews.  Thx for the support..june

August 12, 2013

Hywela Lyn - Romance That's 'Out Of This 'world' {Guest Post with Giveaway}

Rose & Beps Blog {Guest Post with Giveaway)

August 13, 2013

Mom With A Kindle {Author Interview with Giveaway}

August 14, 2013

Crossroads {Guest Post with Giveaway}

August 16, 2013

Nancy's Novels - Welcome to she said, he said {Character Interview with Giveaway}

August 19, 2013

Romance Me {Guest Post with Giveaway}

August 20, 2013

Just One More Chapter {Author Interview with Giveaway}

August 23, 2013

Inside the mind of a Bibliophile {guest post, REVIEW, giveaway}

You Gotta Read Reviews {Character Interview}

August 25, 2013

Laurie's Thoughts and Reviews {Author Interview with BTB Giveaway}

August 26, 2013

Sexy Between the Covers - Melissa Keir {Guest Post with Giveaway}

August 29, 2013

3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy, Too! {Guest Post with Giveaway}

August 31, 20113

M.J. Schiller, Author {Character Interview with Giveaway}

September 2, 2013

My Devotional Thoughts {Guest Post with Giveaway}

September 13, 2013

Brooke Blogs {Guest Post & Review with Giveaway}

September 16, 2013

Epic YA Reads {Guest Post & Review with Giveaway}

September 21, 2013

Deal Sharing Aunt {Guest Post with Giveaway}

September 23, 2013

Authors’ Cafe {Guest Post with Giveaway}

THREE DAY BOOK BLAST STARTS TODAY

Three day blast hosted by Girls Heart Books and our terrific Mel...here's the link...join in and let's spread the word about Benjamin McTish...thx for the support, June!

Face book Book Blast

KINDLE VERSION AVAILABLE

I finally have a Kindle version of the book available...the only set back is the TOC is not live...bummer!  I'll be working on that...can't figure out what happened....however, the book was marked down because of this...hope you enjoy...here's the link.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DVUBZU0

Enjoy!!

Mermaid in a Shark Tank: Hey, June!

Mermaid in a Shark Tank: Hey, June!: "Just thought I'd check in.  Are you tearing up the world with your wonderful new BOOK?  It's all the rage! Lots of Love and G...

BOOK LAUNCH!!

Well it's finally here....the first book in the series of Benjamin McTish is now available as a paperback on Amazon...here's the link for anyone interested.  The Kindle should be following in the next two weeks.  I hope you all enjoy!  Thx for all the well wishes...now let's rock this outta the ball park and get this book out to everyone! xox juner

Buy here on Amazon

update...you can only get to the Amazon page from this link at this moment..will be updated in a short time...and the "look Inside" feature is from the old/retired book with all the mistakes...so don't let this guide you...sorry for any inconvenience, this will be fixed really quickly...in the meantime you can still order the correct book at this link...thx, enjoy! june

AN EXCERPT FROM BENJAMIN MCTISH

I've decided to delete the excerpt I had here in exchange for something better...so give me another week and I'll fill you in.

I had such a hard time putting a piece of the story, out of context, out there...it took away from the suspense.  It didn't make sense to be dropped into the middle of a piece of action that is important, and not understand the underlying story...so I've come up with something different to share...stay tuned...you won't be disappointed...!

BOOK GIVEAWAY!

It's beginning...today I've set up a month long book giveaway through Goodreads...so get all your friends and family involved and let's get Benjamin out to the world!  Thx again, for all the major support!  Enjoy! oxo june 
The button for entry is above right under the banner..good luck!

First Book...Hot off the Presses!!

My first book proof!  Just needs a very small amount of tweaking and we're off...YAY!!  Stayed tuned, Benjamin will be available in the next couple of weeks...in the meantime I'm planning a giveaway through Good Reads...I'll fill everyone in on the deets asap!  Thx again for all the major support...yahoo!!

NOT JUST FOR YOUNG ADULTS

I'm currently working towards promoting my book...the first one in the series of Benjamin McTish.  It seems that I may have misled people into believing this story is just for young adults...NOT the case.  If this book were out there and I didn't know that it was written for us old folks who enjoy a good fantasy/adventure, I would be sad to miss out on this experience.  So I'm revamping my approach and getting things going to get the ebook out and set up on Amazon...and other places.

The main thing I wanted to make clear is that the illustrations are very much for the young at heart...these are not a direct depiction of the characters and the story...they are merely a catalyst for my inspiration to write the story in the first place.  So keep an open mind and remember that if it's adventure, magic, suspense, and a bit of a Spiritual upliftment that you are seeking...and just pure entertainment...Benjamin is your story.

So keep an eye out for all the changes coming forth...Benjamin will have his own facebook and twitter to go along with his blog....keep you posted for all upcoming specials and books....thx again for your tremendous support!

UPDATE

So just a quick update.
My computer  is on the fritz and I haven't been able to upload any new photos or make a nice post...however,  I wanted to make sure you all knew that I haven't forgotten about the book...it's just been a long winter season and things got pushed back...but the work will be picked up again in a week and I'll be producing an ebook and a physical, actual book for the old book lovers out there like me.

The second book is moving right along and in my opinion more exciting than the first...only because the first book takes more time to introduce the characters and create a world...the second is all about action...it's  really coming together better than I could have imagined...so hang in there...McTish is on his way!

THE NEW BOOK COVER

Well, I think I finally got what I wanted.  I'll know better about the colors when I finally get to printing...so wish me luck, but I really think this is going to work.

Hope you enjoy!  june

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 26...I'VE DECIDED TO GO WITH A MORE BROWN/RED BACKGROUND, JUST LIKE ON MY SIDEBAR...AGAIN, FINE TUNING WILL GO IN TO EFFECT DURING PRODUCTION.

BOOK PUBLISHERS!

Right now I'm in the process of really making certain that the new book layout, rewrites, editing, and book cover,  is as perfect as I can make it.  Then I'm moving forward on my own.  I'm becoming a book publisher!

Yes, that's what I said, a book publisher.

I've researched and read and discussed and have determined that since no one else is interested in publishing my book at present, and the subsidiary companies really rake you over the coals...enough is enough!
Lucky for me I found out in time, that through these companies you receive an ISBN number...which is the bar code on the back of all books that are published and sold...and in turn, they end up with all the publisher rights...owning a majority of your book!

There is one legitimate company that sells ISBN numbers for publisher, authors, etc that gives you the complete right to your book, period.   And through this method I would purchase my number as the publisher.

So this got me to thinking.  These companies can't do anything more than I can in regards to promoting, as it turns out.  So why not just do it myself!   The industry has changed dramatically within the "brick and mortar" venue...everything is electronic these days.  Book stores are closing and Amazon is king.

Then I thought, well, how would that be for me to help other people publish as well...how can I make this work and not have it take away time from writing my own series?

So Ray and I are working through some ideas and I'll keep you updated as to where and how we plan to move forward as book publishers....that's right, I said book publishers!

Keep you in the loop as things manifest....thx for all your support...june

PRINTING A BOOK

So update, I'm in the process of printing the book.  I took out the post that had a couple of chapters because I've made changes to the story.

In the meantime, I've been working on finding an agent/publisher.  It's not an easy task.  It appears it all settles on to the perfect query letter, just to get their attention in the first place.  Unfortunately for me, it took a year to figure out the perfect letter, but I think I've finally finalized one.  So hopefully the new queries I send out will make a difference and catch the right person's eye.

In the meantime, again, I am working with our local book shop, The Bookshop Santa Cruz, on printing the book.  They have a program that allows me to print on demand in minutes, without costing thousands of dollars.  They also provide promotion deals which include a featured spot in the store, a book reading, website space, etc.   So I've decided to move forward with this for now and see where it leads me.

I just want this book out there already!   It's a good read and has something to say.

The second book is in the works and is flowing even better than the first in suspense and twists and turns...I'm SUPER pleased!

So just wanted to give an update.  Plus I wanted to include a couple photos of the near finished Annabel and Pips.  OH! and I've decided to change the cover of the book to not include Benjamin's head anymore...it's about the tree and the goggles just don't make sense with this book, he uses them in the second..soooo...changes...but soon come, I promise.

I believe I'm going to do some kind of special deal where the first thirty people who purchase a book get a free Mathilda tee with that...or something, a poster perhaps...we'll see...but it will be something fun!

Thx for all your support, xox june

Annabel and Pips standing on the Aeroquatic...
still needs a name!

BENJAMIN GETS A FACE LIFT

Just a quick update.  The manuscript is finished and I am actively seeking a publisher/agent.  In the meantime I am putting an ebook together...it's a pain in the butt to say the least...none of this tech stuff is easy.  However, I need a cover for the book.
That's when I realized the one I have is simply not the right one anymore.  When I first painted Benjamin, he had no home...but now he does and it's in the 21st century!  So I am updating his image a bit and creating a new look for our beloved Benjamin.  These are just a teaser....the finished product to be released next week...thx  for the support!

The Grandfather Tree

Benjamin wearing his aviator googles now...

This is the sketch of  Pips's  Aeroquatic
(and the reason Benjamin is wearing googles...hint hint)

Annabel Wickcliff and Pips

xoxo juner

JUST CHECKING IN

Just wanted you to know that things are moving right along with the book....tee shirts had a slight set back but should be available in children's boutique's by the end of the month..next month that is.  However, I do have some prototypes of children 100% cotton baby rib fitted tees available of Mathilda that are just plain, no embellishments, like polka dot bows and the logo embroidered on the back, etc... if anyone is interested...keep the whimsey flowing...love me