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Dealing with independent publishers

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

Our topic for next week’s Zoom Chat is about independent publishers and the way they have to deal with the current market (along with how authors can work with them). Bring your questions!  Details on how to join are at … Continue reading →

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Writing for Graphic Novels

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

Next week’s guests for our Zoom Chat are two of the biggest names in the world of comic books and graphic novels. They’ll discuss the differences and problems in writing for a visual medium and writing for novels and short … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Self-Publish?

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

Our next weekly Zoom Chat (May 27) will be on the topic “So You Want to Self Publish?” with authors and publishers Danielle Ackley-McPhail and Mike McPhail . (For details on how to join the Zoom Chat, click here). Award-winning author, editor, and publisher Danielle … Continue reading →

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Inserting Social Issues into your Fiction: Zoom chat May 20

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

Our next weekly Zoom Chat will feature two guests who will discuss inserting social issues into your fiction. (For details on how to join the Zoom Chat, click here). Hildy Silverman was the publisher of Space and Time Magazine for … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Maberry’s zoom chat: May 13

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

Next week’s Zoom Chat guest is Jonathan Maberry. Jonathan is a New York Times best-selling and five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author, anthology editor, comic book writer, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator, and writing teacher/lecturer. He was named one of … Continue reading →

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Liars Club Zoom Conference

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

Since we can’t get together to talk about writing in person, and since our annual conference has been cancelled, we’re now making plans to bring the conference to you! Next Wednesday, April 29th, at 8:00 p.m., we will start what … Continue reading →

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Headquartered

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

After the success of Pocono Liar Michael A. Ventrella‘s last nonfiction book about the Monkees music, cowritten with culture historian Mark Arnold, the publisher begged for a sequel. It was just released:  HEADQUARTERED: A TIMELINE OF THE MONKEES SOLO YEARS. … Continue reading →

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2020 Pocono Writers Conference

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

EDIT: Unfortunately, because of the COVID 19 virus, we are cancelling this year’s Writers Conference. SCHEDULE 9:00: Check in 9:30: MICHAEL A. VENTRELLA: Introductions 9:45: HILDY SILVERMAN: “What Editors Look For”: With so many submissions to sift through, what can a writer do … Continue reading →

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The Gatekeeper’s Notebook

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Michael A. Ventrella

Pocono Liar Sahar Abdulaziz’s newest novel is now available! Life looked promising for Kalila Rahim when she and her husband decided to move from New York City to the Pocono Mountains. Despite a fabulous home, a lucrative career, and the … Continue reading →

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Across the Universe

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Michael A. Ventrella

Pocono Liar founder Michael A. Ventrella’s latest book is now available. ACROSS THE UNIVERSE is an anthology of alternative Beatles stories, co-edited with Randee Dawn and featuring stories from some of the top current science fiction and fantasy writers: Spider … Continue reading →

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