• Xulon Press, Christian self-publishing

    Trendy New Ways to Buy Books, Easter Prayers & National Grammar Day

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    Hello, readers! March is here, and the earth will be in bloom before we know it! Here on the Xulon Press blog, we’ve got lots of new, fresh ideas blooming throughout the month to keep you excited and inspired. We’ll be looking at some new, cool ways in which books are finding their way to readers; ranging from monthly subscription services, to simple digital strategies, to totally unexpected social media promotions. We’ll also explore one of the most fun writing strategies I’ve ever heard of, one that Pinterest-crazy readers will totally embrace. Lest you forget, dear readers, let me remind you: Friday, March 4th,…

  • Book Cover Inspiration, Xulon Press

    Book Cover Inspo: How to Create the Perfect Cover for Your Book

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    All authors dream of having that perfect book cover, the one that will capture the spirit of our story. They want their book to be seen and talked about. Read on for a breakdown of what goes into a good cover design—and a little book cover inspiration.  At Xulon Press our team of designers use their experience, design skills, and knowledge to create the book cover your story deserves. Our authors stories range from autobiographies to self-help. Trim size selections vary (5×8 , 6×9, 7.5×9.25, 7.44×9.69, 8.5×8.5, 8×10, 8.25×11, etc.)  and influence the overall composition of the design. What works well for a…

  • Miami Herald writer, Xulon Press Author, Adele Rodriguez

    Authors In the News: Adele Rodriguez featured in the Miami Herald

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    Just a couple of weeks ago, Xulon Press author Adele Rodriguez was featured in an article by a Miami Herald writer. What was the scoop? It was simple: her commitment to “doing unto others as you would have them do unto you.” In a day and age like this, common courtesy is considered newsworthy! Journalist Bea L. Hines, journalist for the Herald, received a letter from Rodriguez about her new book, The Way to Happiness: My Journey. The article, titled “Neighbors in Religion” delves into the similarities between the value sets that both women hold, and the premises taught by Rodriguez in…

  • Nicholas Papanicolaou, author of Islam vs. the United States

    Author of the Month: Nicholas Papanicolaou

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     Xulon author Nicholas Papanicolaou is no stranger to hard work. Born in Athens, Greece, he came to the United States when he was sixteen to attend boarding school in Massachusetts. After earning a bachelors degree in Economics from Harvard, a masters in Business Administration from Columbia, and a doctorate in Theology from Phoenix University of Theology, he went on to a successful business career, and later made his mark as one of the founding members of the World Public Forum “Dialogue of Civilizations”, a NGO registered in Vienna. It was his international background which laid the framework for his first book, Islam…