"Purretry" by Maritza Garcia

Scantic Books is proud to present Purretry, by Maritza Garcia, a collection of wonderful cat-centric poems. 

You don’t have to like cats or poetry to enjoy these poems. Anyone who has ever watched cat videos on social media will enjoy this book. This selection of poems in different styles run from silly to deeply poignant. Some poems will make you laugh out loud, while others will remind you that grief and struggle are not exclusive to humans. Maritza García has the unique ability to write from the perspective of the cats themselves. She appeals to readers of all ages. Children will enjoy the lyrical sounds of the rhymes as they expand their vocabulary. Adults will enjoy her playful use of language. To top it all off, Emily Fabrizi's playful and expressive illustrations bring even more life to the already lively poems. This book makes an excellent addition to anyone’s personal library or a lasting gift for “cat people” of any age. Enjoy! 

“The enchantingly titled Purretry will delight the imagination of all cat lovers. Maritza García has brought to the page the music of rhyme with the appreciation shared by T. S. Eliot in his songs of the jellicles and other felines. Especially engaging in this volume are the poems in the voices of a colorful variety of self-satisfied whiskered beings. Open to any page and get ready to sing!” - Katharyn Howd Machan, author of Secret Music: Voices from Redwing, 1888

You can purchase Purretry here:

 https://www.amazon.com/Purretry-Cat-Poems-Maritza-Garc%C3%ADa/dp/1704721970/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Maritza+Garcia&qid=1576425401&sr=8-1

"Too Wild" by John Sheirer

Scantic Books is proud to present John Sheirer's new collection of flash fiction, Too Wild. These eighty-three stories range for a few lines to a thousand words, and each one of them leaves readers wanting more.

You can order Too Wild here:

https://www.amazon.com/Too-Wild-Fiction-John-Sheirer/dp/1692113062/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1576426429&sr=8-1

 “How could I not love Too Wild, the new collection by John Sheirer? He aims exceptionally high and hits the target far more often than not. These tiny stories are evocative, illuminating, consummately entertaining, and fully realized. And Sheirer’s extended pieces are as successful as his cleverly compressed works.” -- Michael C. Keith, author of Stories in the Key of Me and Let Us Now Speak of Extinction.

“Too Wild is absolutely amazing work. Incredibly beautiful, witty, and somber. Some of these stories would have made me cry had I not been in a public setting.” -- Cavin Bryce Gonzalez, Editor, Back Patio Press.

“John Sheirer’s Too Wild is a wonderful collection of vignettes and flashes, some sad, some humorous, and some purely observational. All together, these tiny slices of life will make you notice the miraculous hidden in the mundane. Bravo!” -- Howard Odentz, best-selling author of The Dead (a Lot) series.

"Odd Birds" by Joel Reeves

Scantic Books is proud to present a new collection of short stories, Odd Birds by Joel Reeves. “Odd Bird” (noun. A strange or eccentric person). Get ready to be transported beyond your wildest dreams … and worst nightmares. Discover strangers and their strange pastimes, things that lurk in shadow and darkness, screams cut short, and madness and melancholy, in these twisted tales—and tales with twists.

You can order Odd Birds here:
 https://www.amazon.com/Odd-Birds-Stories-Joel-Reeves/dp/1686961707/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=joel+reeves&qid=1566523606&s=gateway&sr=8-3

"Eternal Night" by Jessica Barone

Big news! Eternal Night by Jessica Barone was just re-released from Scantic Books! This novel was originally published in 2000. It has now been updated and re-imagined for the 21st Century. Enjoy the reboot! There is more to come!

Julia just graduated from high school and should be having the time of her life, hanging out with friends and getting ready for college. But feeling abandoned by her parents’ divorce, she rarely leave the house. One night, she meets Jonathan and everything changes. Jonathan has a secret. He looks like he’s nineteen, but he’s been nineteen for a very long time. Jonathan and his maker, Jason, belong to an ancient race of creatures: the strigoi. Julia must make the decision whether to remain with Jonathan or become a stigoi herself.  Featuring complex family dynamics worthy of a day-time drama, The Shadowlands follows the journeys of three young people into the world of the strigoi.

You can order Eternal Night here:
 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1075269393/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=jessica%20barone&qid=1563622605&s=gateway&sr=8-3&fbclid=IwAR2M90I3ln25BXR3cgKeTqM1Qmd220oxYOlC1kc6pQyPPYPc5I1oO3bAN5o

"Family Tradition" by Herm Rawlings

The second title from Scantic Books is now available!
Check out the exciting debut book from Herm Rawlings, Family Tradition, at the link below.
Every sailor knows the legends surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, including young recruit Josh Hartman onboard the Coast Guard Cutter Tuckahoma. During an otherwise routine patrol off the Atlantic coast, Hartman’s ship gets drawn into the adventure of a lifetime. As Josh delves deeper into a stunning mystery, he realizes that his future depends on connecting with his own past to discover the true meaning of his Family Tradition. Scantic Books is proud to publish this debut book by Herm Rawlings. The author shows a detailed knowledge of ship operations from his own service in the Coast Guard, and he enhances that first-hand realism of life onboard ship with vivid imagination, strong character development, and gripping action to create a story that stays with readers long after turning the final page.

 

You can order Family Tradition here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1092958967/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?keywords=herm+rawlings&qid=1555430050&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmrnull&fbclid=IwAR2peC9eYPT9TrcwxzCqDH3YZXpcsyDs2ynPilY0PkQ1rduLm2vW_5jwESk

Cover Letter & Synopsis Format

Writing a cover letter and synopsis can be more grueling than writing your manuscript!  Here's a few things we've learned along the way.  First...  The KISS formula applies.  Second...  Don't send editors links to look materials at online.  Third...  Follow the manuscript submission guidelines to the T.

Here are some basic formats for a cover letter  and synopsis that new writers have found helpful.  Feel free to use these formats in your own quest for publication!

~~FORMAT FOR A COVER LETTER~~

Name of editor

Address of editor

Date

Dear  (name of Editor here),

Give the title of the book.  Make sure the title is in CAPITALS.  Give the word count of the book and tell why it will stand out to readers.  Is it a fresh approach to female-driven fantasy?  Say so.

Write one paragraph about the novel.  This is where your blurb (see below) will come in handy.

Tell why you’re writing this book.  Did you grow up in Ireland?  Was your grandmother a writer?  Did you survive a childhood disease?

List any credentials here.  What are you studying in school?  Do you intend to go on to get your Master’s Degree in Irish History?  Did you publish anything previously?  Magazine articles, etc?  Do you have a website dedicated to the study of the mythology behind fantasy?

You would be happy to send copy of the manuscript for review.  Tell where the editor could contact you.  Give your email address and your phone number.  Any correspondences you have with your editor should always include as much contact information as possible.  It’s good to give them options.

Sincerely,

Your name

Your address

Your email

Your phone number

~~FORMAT FOR A SYNOPSIS~~

 

Name                                                                                                                Genre

Address                                                                                                            Word Count

Email

Phone Number                                                                                                             

TITLE OF BOOK

Sentence:  One sentence to entice the editor and to leave them wanting more.

Blurb:  Name your main character (s) and put them in CAPITALS.  Give one paragraph about your novel, including the most exciting or interesting part.  Expand your sentence above to include more details and information about your book.

Synopsis:  In two or three paragraphs, give the basic plot of the story.  Include most of the main characters and put their names in CAPITALS.  Make sure you mention any turning points and complications that arise.  Don’t leave the editorr hanging.  Tell them what happens.  Try to end with a catchy closing.

THE END

"All the Feelings All at Once" by Trisha Hall-Muller

Scantic Books is proud to present All the Feelings All at Once by Trisha Hall-Muller

Our first book has launched, and it's wonderful!

All the Feelings All at Once: A Moderately Inappropriate Parenting Memoir in Facebook Posts by a Mom Who Couldn't Make this Sh*t Up if she Tried by Trisha Hall-Muller.
The book is a compassionate and hilarious and wise memoir of being a mom on the verge of needing a padded room while raising a soccer diva daughter and a big-hearted son on the Autism spectrum.

The book is available now! You can order it below!

 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1799015416/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR2BZymxzKPC88b6exjnNTXiFS6k_KkcWx_WaKO2GiN6YsT8prFeY5l93Uw