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Intern, Intern, Where’s the Intern?

carolynhayesuber — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:21:46 +0000

When Brooke’s mom Ginger Meurer, deputy editor of the View newspapers, asked me if I could use some help for a few weeks, I was delighted. Yes, I sure could! When Brooke showed up the next day, and jumped in feet first, I was overjoyed. She was unflappable, greeting every assignment with enthusiasm. She got a really good mix of work, from writing and editing, to lots of research. Internships are a great way to gain some “real world” experience and a meaningful addition to one’s resume. If you, or a young person living in your home, could benefit from a publishing internship, please get in contact: cuber@stephenspressbooks.com. ~CHU

Winter Break Internship: Fun!

By Brooke Mikkelsen

When I came in my first day of being an intern at Stephens Press, I thought it would just be a good way for me to get out of the house over Winter break.

Upon arrival, I was given a notebook and told to start taking notes. Then Carolyn launched into all the things I would need to know and do, never repeating herself without my asking, but explaining things that needed explaining.

The scariest part to me was answering the phone. I’ve always been good at communicating with people, but somehow, when that phone starts ringing, I start to doubt myself. This internship really forced me to turn that fear into a skill that I shall probably use for the rest of my life.

The best part was how trusted I was. I got to be the face of Stephens Press for a few weeks, writing letters, returning calls, and even talking to the press!

At the end of every day, when I was about to leave, Carolyn asked me if I had had fun that day. Every day, I answered in the affirmative. Even though my tasks had been to help me grow as an intern, they were also exciting.

I’d like to thank Carolyn Uber for not only giving me this internship, but letting me become a part of Stephens Press. I hope that my positive impact lasts longer than the few short weeks that I have interned!

Literary Bests List

carolynhayesuber — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:49:13 +0000

Vegas Seven named Stephens Press one of the best seven literary things in Las Vegas! We’re in exalted company of the Black Mountain Institute, the Vegas Valley Book Festival, and the Las Vegas Writers Conference. Local novelist Deborah Coontz (author of the sassy and sexy Lucky O’Toole mystery series) made the picks. Honored to be included!

Love Writing? Love Writing FAST?

carolynhayesuber — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:23:12 +0000

The Vegas Valley Book Festival is sponsoring a Flash Fiction contest. Application here. Only the first twenty applicants will be accepted, and you can’t register until July 22. So set your alarms and register early to get one of the coveted spots. Flashers will show up at the appointed time and place, be given a writing prompt, ninety minutes to write a 500-word short story and will write their hearts. Winners will achieve fame and glory! Their story will published in CityLife and an audience to read it to at the Book Festival.

Betty Auchard made friends throughout Las Vegas!

carolynhayesuber — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:21:03 +0000

Betty Auchard’s newest book, The Home for the Friendless, was April’s book-of-the-month at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leafs in Las Vegas. She met with fans, held book signings, spoke to a women’s group in Henderson, and even went across town to meet readers in Red Rock. Betty made friends everywhere she went!

Deputy Dorkface in Action

carolynhayesuber — Sat, 14 May 2011 18:05:23 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

Tv weatherman and author Kevin Janison reads from his book, Deputy Dorkface: How Stinkville Got Cleaned Up at the recent Foster Grandparents BookFair hosted by Barnes & Noble in Las Vegas.

New Way to Pile Books on the Nightstand!

carolynhayesuber — Tue, 03 May 2011 02:52:51 +0000

Do you have books piled up on your nightstand? Well, of course, if you’re a reader. An enterprising furniture designer has taken the concept to a new level. If you had to pick a dozen books to permanently embed in your nightstand, what would they be? More info.

Damn, It’s a Giveaway!

carolynhayesuber — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:24:38 +0000

Rejection, Smajection! Repeat the Maralys Mantra: DAMN THE REJECTIONS, FULL SPEED AHEAD. The fourteen-times published author shares her tips and tricks for not only getting those acceptances, but how to polish that manuscript so it sparkles so much an agent couldn’t possibly reject it.

Wanna Free Copy?

Post a comment about rejections (or acceptances) to this post and you’re automatically entered into our DAMN GIVEAWAY. We’ll randomly pull a winner from the proverbial hat. We’ll contact the winner for an address and ship it off to you post haste.

Meanwhile, if you can’t wait and want to read an excerpt right now, visit the Damn the Rejections website.

Writers Kick-Off Reception April 14th

carolynhayesuber — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:17:10 +0000

If you are part of the writing community (or working on it) please accept our invitation to attend the kick-off reception hosted by Stephens Press at the annual Las Vegas Writers Conference. We hope you’ll be attending the conference, but even if you can’t, you’re cordially invited to the reception.

There will be a surprise guest!

Come network with others in the biz — writers, freelancers, authors, journalists, editors, agents, publishers — this is the place to be.

Would love to see you!

Carolyn and the Stephens Press Team

Book Lovers Unite!

admin — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:58:15 +0000

An interesting way to raise awareness of books. Would this work in your town? Would be really funny to see it in Las Vegas casinos. Stacey Fott, Publishing Coordinator, Stephens Press

”So, let’s create a few hundred Flash Mobs all over the country with people spontaneously reciting opening lines to their favorite books in a continual wave across the center of America’s shopping malls. We can even put them to music and include synchronized moves. Synchronization managed to make swimming seem more entertaining and people can do this without getting wet or nose plugs.”

-Columnist Martha Randolph Carr in the New Bern, N.C. Sun Journal.

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A Successful Recording

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:28:01 +0000

When it comes to audio books, the narrator can make or break the experience. So how to choose the right one? The author is always an ideal candidate – for who else knows the story or characters so intimately. When it comes to a memoir this rings even more true. But very few authors have the skill to narrate their own work. Author Betty Auchard is one of those rare few.
On a current trip to Las Vegas, Betty wasn’t in town to gamble or play, she was here to work. Putting in the hours at the Dog and Pony Studios recording the forthcoming audio edition of her book Dancing in My Nightgown: The Rhythms of Widowhood.
“It was very hard work,” recalls Auchard. “Recording required lots of concentration and breath-control, but I got the hang of it.” After three days, countless cups of hot tea and a dairy hiatus, the recording was complete.
Betty’s bright attitude, and the knowledgeable crew at Dog and Pony Studios, made all the hard work enjoyable. “They were such a wonderful crew – bright and funny, I truly enjoyed them.” said Auchard.
Betty summed up the week as “a terrific experience.” In fact, it went so well, she is contemplating a second career as a narrator!

Betty and crew