I saw this post today from my friends at Reedsy and thought it was worth sharing.
https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-self-publish-a-book/cost-to-self-publish
Category: Writing
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Podcast Connections
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Rachann Ennis Mayer, owner and host of the Raising Connections Program. Rachann and I became fast friends, and I thank her for being such an excellent host and making the experience a fun one.
To paraphrase Rachann, she focuses on Critters, Companions, Commerce, and Agriculture and raises the connections between them through casual conversations.
Our conversation, titled Author, Valerie Ormond, aired on the Raising Connections Podcast at this link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2069900/episodes/17103601If you want to learn more about the fascinating Rachann and listen to wide variety of past programs, please visit her website at https://raisingconnections.com. Thank you to my new friend and connection!
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Want to Publish a Book?
I am a proud graduate of one of Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans & Military Family (IVMF) entrepreneur programs, and as such, I receive resources, announcements, and invitations to IVMF events and training. Today, I saw this and thought it was worth sharing since people regularly ask me where to start with publishing a book.
From the IVMF newsletter:
“Want to Publish a Book?
Veterans, and especially veteran entrepreneurs, might want to publish a book for all sorts of reasons. It might be a part of your consulting or coaching business, or just a standard practice in your field. Maybe you simply want to tell the story of your service, or perhaps you’re running for office. For whatever reason you’re thinking about writing a book, we’ve put together a blog to help you get an overview of the process and get off on the right track on your publishing journey.”
Here is the direct link, and the advice is useful not only to veterans. Although there are several links with strikethroughs in them, they all work except for the one for publication review, which I’ve provided here. I’ll also add that the 30-45 day estimate in the post is highly optimistic. I am a contributing author to a publication that has been in the Department of Defense prepublication security review process for well over a year now.
https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/2025/03/14/veterans-guide-for-how-to-publish-your-first-book/
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Celebrating International Impact
The International Impact Book Awards presented my latest book, Believing In Horses Out West, an award at their book awards gala in Phoenix, AZ this past weekend.
Nim Stant, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the International Impact Book Awards said, “Being selected as a winner at the International Impact Book Awards is a testament to your exceptional talent, dedication, and creativity. Your work has truly made an impact, and it is our honor to celebrate this remarkable achievement with you.”
This award was personally significant to me not only due to the words “international impact” in the title, but also because it is likely the last awards contest I will be entering Believing In Horses Out West in. It’s been a fun run for the past three years, and I’m happy with the recognition we have achieved.
Since many of my blog readers have been part of my “team,” I wanted to share a wrap-up of awards for Believing In Horses Out West.
Winner, International Impact Book Awards – Pets and Animals
First Place, National Federation of Press Women’s National Communications Contest – Young Adult Book – Fiction
First Place, National Federation of Press Women’s At Large Communications Contest – Young Adult Book – Fiction
Gold Medal, Military Writers Society of America MWSA) – Young Adult
EQUUS Film and Arts Festival – Winner – Equine Fiction
Second Place, BookFest Book Awards – Animals
Finalist, The Authors’ Zone (TAZ) Book Awards
Finalist, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Thank you to the judges who have found to book worthy of these awards and to all those who have been along for the ride.
