How to Write Your Own Life Story – the Classic Guide for the Nonprofessional Writer by Lois Daniel

You Don’t Have to be Famous – How to Write Your Life Story by Steve Zousmer

Courage & Craft – Writing Your Life into Story by Barbara Abercrombie

The Truth of Memoir – How to Write About Yourself and Others with Honesty, Emotion, and Integrity by Kerry Cohen

Keys to Great Writing – Mastering the Elements of Composition and Revision by Steven Wilbers

Mastering the Craft of Writing – How to Write with Clarity, Emphasis, and Style by Stephen Wilbers

Word Savvy – Use the Right Word Every Time, All the Time by Nancy Ragno

179 Ways to Save a Novel – Matters of Vital Concern for Fiction Writers by Peter Selgin

The Facts on File Guide to Style – An Essential Guide to the Basics of Writing Style by Martin H. Manser

The Power of Point of View – Make Your Story Come to Life by Alicia Rasley

The Writer’s Journey – Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler

Bullies, Bastards and Bitches – How to Write the Bad Guy of Fiction by Jessica Page Morrell

13. Grammar Desk Reference – The Definitive Source for Clear and Correct Writing by Gary Lutz and Diane Stevenson

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InCahoots Self-publishing services

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If you enjoy a keen wit and a marvelous sense of humor, well folks, this is the only way to describe this new book by Kenny Phipps. Whether sitting around the campfire or the board room, Kenny will make you laugh and wonder if this is all really true. Yes, it is! Paperback – 6x9

What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted, by man and beast? Killers abound as Mark Hunter rushes through the otherwise quiet East Texas community of Harmony Lakes, trying to save his marriage, his faith, his family, his community, his friends, and his life. This fast-paced mystery thriller is
the first in a series.

A second book is in the works: Rest Home another chilling drama for Mark when he discovers the company motto: “quality-of-life care,” has become “kill ’em quickly.”

Fortune 500 speaker, financial consultant, and popular non-fiction writer, W. Neil Gallagher, Ph.D., introduces a new hero to the thriller world, Mark Hunter.

Hollywood, are you ready!? Paperback – 6x9

Dr. Janice Brown unfolds the secret to God's love in this collection of messages. With the anointing and insight into the Word of God, Janice will help you see and understand that God's desire is to bring healing for your soul, mind, body, and spirit in these troubled times. With so much uncertainty and upheaval in the world, may these Words of God bring peace to all. Paperback – 6x9

The Man-eater of Mfuwe is a story of circumstances, timing and
conscience that led Wayne Hosek on a journey, at times humorous, from Los Angeles to the wilds of Africa for an unplanned, unique, life changing quest. His Christian values drove him to five terrifying days and nights of battling a supposed supernatural lion, ending with a story-book celebration. Paperback – 6x9

Sunday Creek is a rendezvous with ghosts from a past that most of us think we know something about. With not a single wasted word, each character tells a story that either squeezes your heart or punches you between the eyes, or both, with the reality of a time so hard-lived. This is a book of cowboy poetry and prose by a poet, writer, cowboy, and educator, Jeff Streeby. Paperback – 6x9

Breakups are “systems failure.” When something operates as it should, failure will never occur. Some marriages start off well but later become unsustainable. After analyzing successful and unsuccessful marriages, Joel A. Marshall has defined concepts that many couples ignore. Relationships can be saved once there is timely intervention. In this first book of the series, Marshall stresses the importance of making informed decisions and has sure-fire principles for choosing a mate. Paperback – 6x9

Once upon a time in a wonderful land called Texas, there was born the greatest folk hero the world has ever known, the Cowboy. He tamed the West, saved the rancher’s daughter from the evil banker, caught all the rustlers trying to steal the herd, stopped dozens of stampedes and rode into legend all before breakfast. However, sometimes even a hero needs a little help. That’s where our author comes in—Buck “the Big Man” Helton. He is a six and a half-foot plus, 295 pound hunk of Texas pride who loves to sing and tell the tales of the West to all willing to listen. Buck says, “I’m here to remind folks that this music, these stories and this culture didn’t die when Roy and Gene quit making movies and TV shows, and to help teach the next generation ‘The Cowboy Way.’” Paperback – 6x9

In our day, parents didn’t talk about sex. We learned it from books hidden under our bed or in our friend’s tree house, from wild stories our friends shared with us, and other uninformed and often humorous sources.

This 21st century health and education book represents questions asked by 7th and 8th graders in a middle school. The frank and bold responses Susan Slinger shared with those students will clarify all those myths. This book represents reality and is a must read by parents, teachers, and guardians of pre-teens and teens everywhere. Paperback – 6x9

Over the years Bishop Kenneth O. Robinson prepared many sermons in pursuit of his calling. From time to time many have requested he share his sermon notes with them. Upon retiring from pastoring, not from ministry, he began looking over the reservoir of sermons he had prepared in nearly 60 years of his ministry. Robinson says, “The Lord spoke to my spirit and said these sermons notes could benefit many ministers and pastors. Just as I have received help from so many others in my preparations of sermons, they could also benefit from my many years of experience.” Then, Bishop Robinson went to work and compiled his sermon notes in this book. He knows those who purchase this book will benefit from it, and it will be used by God to help people fulfill their divine appointment. Paperback – 6x9

This book is a great suspense thriller written by a real life private investigator, Debbra Macdonald. The plot: Undercover work can get you killed, but PI Sammi Murphy took the assignment anyway. Did her client Edward Thomas risk his family and financial future by raping Jacky O'Sullivan, or is it a scam to ruin someone's reputation? Sammi's life is put at risk when the Red Pistons gang places her life in danger. Can she maintain her anonymity? Sammi could not let it go, she needed the truth about Jacky and her gang. Paperback – 6x9

Celebration, written by Patti Jo Hogan-Hostettler, is an inspiring story about one lost soul searching desperately for another lost soul in unusual circumstances and settings.

Most everyone has viewed a red carpet event before a big television award show, like “The Oscars.” Our curiosity compells us to watch – wondering what famous people will step out of stretch limousines onto the red carpet.

The setting for this story is the most unique red carpet event and television show ever produced. The celebrities attending this celebration are the real men and women of the Holy Bible.

What happens at this spectacular event will inspire the reader. Celebration is an affirmation of the glory of God and his son, Jesus Christ. Paperback – 6x9

On Kimberly Kuykendall’s journey through life, she tried on many
different types of boots. Some were magic, and some were not. She never found the right fit, however, until she met and developed a personal relationship with God.

With this relationship, Kimberly finally found “the right fit” and is now living with peace. Her journey with poetry inspired by scripture will be an inspiration for all who read The Right Fit. Paperback – 6x9

This is the story of Rusty, a young circus elephant, that knows he is meant for more than the circus, but after constant bullying begins to doubt. We follow Rusty through his journey of self-discovery as he remembers the truth of who he really is.

Los Angeles-based transformation coach and speaker G. Russell Reynolds draws from his many talents to help people of all ages step out of the lies of “not good enough” to claim the greatness within them. A journey Russell has taken himself and helped many others create andachieve the life of their dreams.These principleshelped Reynolds craft his first children’s book, Rusty and the Circus of Doubt. Paperback – 8.5x11 – color

Operation PayBack reveals a vision from God that evangelist Monte Stephens received about the Second Coming of Jesus and The Battle of Armageddon. His vision reveals the answers to these questions: 1. Has the rapture taken place before the Battle of Armageddon? 2.What happens in heaven in preparation for the return of Christ? 3. Who will be in this army from heaven when Jesus returns? 4. Who will be on His right and left hand at his Coming? 5. Who will be the next three men in rank? 6. What are the different ways the anti-christ and his armies are destroyed? 7.How will Jesus look when the battle is over? 8, What attitude does Christ display at His return? 9. What will happen when He enters Jerusalem? While reading this book, you will be forced to come to come to grips where you will spend ETERNITY.

Monte's book also comes with his gospel album on CD, "Rise Above It All." His book and CD are a great inspiration for all. Paperback – 6x9

When meeting Brenda C. Smith, for the first time, you will soon discover this overjoyed, full of life Christian woman “walks her talk.” Now, she “writes her talk” in her first Christian devotional book, Thursday's Word. This book is a collection of biblical devotionals and poetry from her popular weekly blog, Thursday’s Word. Some book topics are: “The Struggle is Real,” “Victory in the Cross,” “To Cut with Scissors or Shears,” “It’s Time We Got Disturbed,” and “Press Beyond the Crowd.” As you absorb Brenda Smith's devotionals and poetry, she will inspire you to “WALK YOUR TALK” in your daily Christian life. Paperback – 6x9, 164 pages

Over the years, G. Michael Allen has been known to tell a good story. After writing about 10 stories for this book, Allen realized he was telling his life story and coined the phrase “designing my life” about his adventures in work and play.

Allen says, “My book title is a funny phrase I’ve been saying to my friends for years. What is my spare mind? It’s thinking outside the box, digging deep into my subconscious to find solutions to problems (designing my life) with God’s help.

If you don’t find Michael’s book humorous, entertaining, instructive, and inspiring, he’ll insist his publisher give you a refund. Oh, no! Wait a minute! His company publishes this book! Paperback – 6x9, 384 pages with color, 51 chapters.

If you were born with a restless heart and you are also a musician, you could be a keen observer and have a connection with people's lives. Such is the case with Tom Smith. With his observations and connections, Smith has written stories and poems about relationships He says, "The music is the 'verb' in living and words are the photographs of moments in time." Kisses contains these moments in time. Paperback – 6x9, 84 pages

Your Screenplay SUCKS! by William Akers

Screenwriting for Dummies

Telling Your Own Story by Donald Davis

The Hollywood Standard by Christopher Riley

On Writing by Stephen King

Story by Robert McKee

The Pitch by Ken Rotocop

The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook by Genevieve Jolliffe and Chris Jones

Save the Cat by Blake Snyder

Save the Cat Goes to the Movies by Blake Snyder

Producing for Hollywood by Paul Mason and Don Gold

The Insider’s Guide to Independent Film Distribution by Stacey Parks

Any book written about Hollywood by Skip Press.

And any book written by Chris Vogler, especially The Writer’s Journey

BUY every screenplay you can get your hands on that applies to your genre

Go to www.script-o-rama.com and read scripts that have offers attached

www.yourscreenplaysucks.com

www.overheardinnewyork.com

Things to do when the screenplay is complete: www.wga.org (for the west coast) and www.wgaeast.org (for the east coast) and register your screenplay

www.copyright.gov

JUST A COWBOY WINS AWARD

Kenny's latest book wins the 2011 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Cowboy Poetry. The Will Rogers Medallion Award is presented each year to those books that represent an Outstanding Achievement in the publishing of Western Literature. They are books that exemplify outstanding excellence in content and design with an enduring quality that preserves and celebrates the history and spirit of the West and the memory of Will Rogers. Two awards were presented to Kenny and his publisher, InCahoots Literary in Ft. Worth, Texas.

InCahoots publisher, Michael Allen, stops in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to visit with Kenny Phipps and present him with his first copy of "Just A Cowboy."

Brenda C. Smith's second book, Understanding Grief, is an accessible and comforting guide that enables readers to embrace the happy and healthy days of life with their loved one while integrating and accepting their loss into everyday life. Paperback – 6x9, 82 pages

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