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Read more about movies, writing books and self-improvement by fantasy/sci-fi author Ron Vitale.
I wanted to share some good news with you. My short story, A Blush of Hope, is now available on Amazon Kindle Unlimited for free.
If you’re a Kindle Unlimited user, get your free ebook copy now.
And if you’re not a Kindle Unlimited member, you can buy the short story on Amazon.
Looking to use Vellum to create a large print edition of your book? The good news is that you’re only a few clicks away from achieving your goal. If you’ve not used Vellum before, be sure to read through my “Step-by-Step Instructions of How to Use Vellum to Make eBook and Print Files” post that will walk you through the entire process.
Need help in creating a print book in IngramSpark, but feel a bit overwhelmed? Don’t worry, I have you covered. I created four books earlier this year, but when I went back in to start a fifth, I decided to document the process to make it easier for me and for any other indie authors. Hope this documentation helps you!
I fell in love with Nick Bantock’s Griffin and Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence. When the book came out back in 1991, I remember seeing it at a local bookstore and picked it up as I wanted to go on a journey and experience something that I had never done before.
You see, Bantock’s book is unique in that it’s not only filled with amazing artwork, but he tells the story of how Griffin and Sabine correspond with each other through letters. Bantock designed the letters and you’re able to pull them out of an envelope and read the words as though you’re taking part in their correspondence yourself.
Lady Gregory adjusted her broach, tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, and smiled at her reflection in the mirror. A second knock on the door frustrated her, and glanced over her shoulder and mumbled, “I’m coming.”
She took one last look at herself.
“Let’s hope this one’s better than the last three.” She made her way across the room and turned into the hallway toward the front door. She did not rush, but walked at her normal place.
Cinderella put down her glass and turned away so that Henri couldn’t see her blush.
“No, it’s true. You are beautiful.” He edged closer to her, but stopped right before touching her hand.
“My sisters used to call me scrawny and make fun of me because of how tall I was as a kid.” Cinderella glanced back at him and let a bit of her pain show. “They used to call me a scarecrow and would mock me by walking behind me with their arms up in the air and a grimace on their faces.”
