http://karinafabian.com/ My Dragonfly Site en-us Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:22:06 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Fabianspace News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://karinafabian.com/images/logo.gif http://karinafabian.com/ http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=52 I've placed a sample issue of the 30-Minute Marketer on my website for those that might be interested but aren't sure about committing their marketing dollars. View it here. This isn't your usual tip-driven publication. This is a weekly newsletter with four marketing tasks, complete with step-by-step instructions. Each should only take about 30 minutes. Whether you do one or all four, you're making steady progress toward getting your name and book out into the world. I also lead you through projects that you can do again and again for each books. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:22:06 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=51 Magic, Mensa and Mayhem, the first DragonEye, PI novel, placed 4th in the Preditor and Editor Polls for best sci-fi/fantasy novel. W00t! thanks, everyone! Preditor and Editor Polls Learn more about DragonEye, PI here. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:54:04 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=50 For several years now, I've had a book tour blog, where people could advertise their books. I posted information and interviews and some reviews. However, much as I've enjoyed it, it wasn't getting a lot of traffic, and I really need to focus my efforts, so I'm closing that blog down. I may on occasion review a book on my blog Fabianspace, but they'll be ones I happen to be reading. Mostly, I'll be concentrating on my writing adventures. Currently, I'm blogging about writing zombie horror-humor. Thanks to all who were a part of VBTdeNet. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:31:00 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=49 Registration is open for Video Book Trailer and Virtual Book Tour classes. Registration ends Jan 4. Classes run Jan 4-Feb 5. Classes cost $30 each, and you will have a finished product when you're done (if you do the homework.) Also, my marketing newsletter, 30-Minute Marketer, has been reorganized and updated for 2010. Get a comprehensive marketing schedule with tasks and how-to, for only $12 a year! Register and get details at Marketing Mentor Programs. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:42:11 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=48 Featuring the long-awaited story of how Vern and Grace meet. Sister Grace has been sent to the Mundane for treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. When she suspects that a spell is hidden in the lyrics of a new hit song, she hires Vern to investigate. The spell summons a demon from an ancient nightmare, and Vern's out of his element. Can Grace overcome her fears and bring her voice to the battle? Order at the website. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:59:16 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=47 From the Press Release: "We've always concentrated on workshops and chats that teach the writer skills or provide information in the areas of crafting, publishing and marketing their works, but this year, we're adding critique workshops and some incredible opportunities to pitch to leading publishers," said organizer Karina Fabian. This year, publishers hearing pitches include well known Catholic publishers like Pauline, large secular publishers like Thomas Nelson, and smaller presses like White Rose. Thus far, eleven pitch sessions are scheduled, running the gamut from Christian romance to Catholic theology. In a new program, at least fifty attendees will have the opportunity to have pieces of their work critiqued by successful editors and writers. In addition, there will be forum-based workshops and chat room presentations covering topics from dialogue to freelancing to how Catholic fiction differs from Christian fiction. View Entire Press Release Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:48:34 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=46 From the press release: As Vatican Explores Idea of Extra-Terrestrial Life, Catholic Sci-Fi is Already There Simi Valley, CA--Last week, the Vatican called in experts to discuss the possibility of life on other planets, but for years, the editing team of Karina and Robert Fabian have been exploring the future of the Catholic Faith in light of extra-terrestrials and other science fiction themes. The Fabians edited an anthology of Catholic science fiction, Infinite Space, Infinite God, which won an EPPIE award in 2007 for best science fiction and placed second in the Editors and Preditors Poll for best sci-fi in 2008. Their next anthology, Infinite Space, Infinite God II, is scheduled for April 2010. Both are published by Twilight Times Books... Click Here For Full Press Release. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:04:35 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=45 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:12:34 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=44 I've been invited to do a book signing and reading at the grand re-opening of Godspace in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a very cool Catholic books and gifts store. I'll be bringing Infinite Space, Infinite God I, Magic, Mensa and Mayhem, and Leaps of Faith for the signing. If you live in the area, drop by between 4 pm and 8 pm. There are other authors and events as well. Should be a good time! GODSPACE Catholic Books and Gifts Janss Marketplace 193 D N. Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Click here for directions. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:50:33 GMT http://karinafabian.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=43 Just in time for Halloween! The Zombie Cookbook features stories, poem and yes, recipes to tickle your palate and your funny bone! I have two stories in this anthology: * "Wokking Dead": It's war and love when zombie exterminators Neeta Lyffe and Ted tackle a major infestation of the Undead in a Korean restaurant. * "My Big, Fat, Zombie Wedding": Vita Hadanoff finds the love of her life. Who cares if he's "life challenged"? She will have the wedding of the decade despite family prejudice and culinary disagreements. Check out the Virtual Book Tour Oct 5-20. Schedule at: www.zombiecookbook.net. For more info, check out www.zombiecookbook.net. Or click on this link to order The Zombie Cookbook now. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:01:37 GMT