Rakestraw Book Designs – Dead to Writes

In this week’s episode:

- Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Pretty Sure What Done Him In”, a truly weird and wonderful tale about the criminality of words by Alex Carrick. Story appeared in “Five Scoops” Is An Addiction by Alex Carrick (Carrick Publishing 2012)
- Donna discusses the need to find joy in our art
- Donna interviews John Rakestraw of Rakestraw Book Designs, author, actor and Santa for Hire
- John talks about changes in the book industry, and best approaches for maximizing your author platform

Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an Interview on Dead to Writes.

Do you have a question about writing or the book industry? Visit our Dead to Writes Facebook page and post your question. Donna will be sure to raise it with our featured author!

All music featured on Dead to Writes is brought to you courtesy of songwriter, composer and performer Ted Carrick. Keep up with all of his new music at his YouTube Channel

Find us on Facebook: Dead to Writes, or on Twitter: @DeadToWritesPod . You can also visit our site: www.deadtowrites.ca or look for donnacarrick.com or carrickpublishing.com .

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In this week’s episode:

- Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “The Melancholy Fog Harvester”, a haunting and beautiful story of whimsy by Alex Carrick, from the collection “Four Scoops” Is Over The Top, Carrick Publishing, 2011
- Donna offers tips on honing the craft of writing
- Donna interviews #DeadlyFriend author and professional editor Toni Rakestraw of Rakestraw Book Designs
- Toni and Donna offer tips for writers

Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com – subject line: Schedule an Interview on Dead to Writes.

All music featured on Dead to Writes is brought to you courtesy of songwriter, composer and performer Ted Carrick. Keep up with all of his new music at his YouTube Channel

Find us on Facebook: Dead to Writes, or on Twitter: @DeadToWritesPod . You can also visit our site: www.deadtowrites.ca or look for donnacarrick.com or carrickpublishing.com .