Just thought I’d share the news that my publisher (http://allthingsthatmatterpress.com) are having a special during the month of July whereby you get FREE POSTAGE (in the US only) when you order either or both of my two novels. Here’s the link:
http://www.allthingsthatmatterpress.com/monthlyspecialssave.htm
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My latest book, and my first novel for adults, has just been released by All Things That Matter Press (same publisher I had for my last book, “The Profile”).
My own personal order of The Last Loose End finally arrived today
This is an exciting novel about corruption in the police force (namely, the Australian Federal Police), and is a captivating and exhilarating read, ending in the hero seizing control of Australia’s Parliament House. One Director, Thomas R Gough, has already declared that it would make a great action movie!
Posted in Writing
I am tickled pink to see my article included in the April 2009 issue of Ron’s wonderful newsletter (http://www.publishingbasics.com/2009/04/). Here’s the direct link:
http://www.publishingbasics.com/2009/04/14/following-your-personal-vision-for-publishing-success/
Please do let me know what you think… via info at gregbabic dot com.
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I rarely get an opportunity to update this website, because I am working on so many other projects at the moment (like marketing “The Profile”, for one) but I had to sing the praises of one very special lady, Julie Morrison, for having written another wonderful review of one of my books. Her complete review can be seen here, but this is just a taste:
What takes place… is a fascinating roller coaster ride that rendered the book unputdownable. The charming and quirky characters were so believable, that as I read, I watched the whole thing unfold as if watching a movie.
The book is a bit rocky at the beginning, but… it becomes a fast-paced read. Find out how this tenacious girl keeps moving forward in the face of daunting circumstances, and what she discovers along the way.
I enjoyed this book immensely! As most of you know I am not a big reader of fiction, but this reads almost like a movie. Bravo, Mr Babic, I look forward to your next work!
My own personal order of The Profile finally arrived today
What do you say after a review like that? Talk about humbling. I am so appreciative of this generous soul taking time out of her own busy life to not only read my book, but to then also post (such a glowing) review (and on Amazon also!). Julie, you are my number one fan as of now! And believe me, you will see my next novel first, and probably sooner than you think…
Read Julie’s full review here.
Imagine how proud you would be to be called “A Grand Resource”! Well, that’s exactly what fellow-writer Julie Morrison has just called me at:
http://onelaparoundthesun.blogspot.com/2009/02/gregory-victor-babic.html
And that’s just the first line of the review, mind you. She then goes on:
It has been a joy to discover Australian author, Gregory Babic’s book, Words to Inspire Writers. As a huge collector of quotes and verses, a 300 author 1,100 quote tome was one just I couldn’t pass up. I’ve been reading through the gi-normous book of quotes amassed here. My heavens! What a vast body of work! It truly is impressive.
By now I’m somewhat flushed and embarrassed, I can tell you. Rather than quote the rest of her whole review (which I do hope you will click on and read), please let me just share a bit of her ending (it leaves this very proud Author quite breathless):
I like being surprised daily by the vast number of brilliant authors, spanning thousands of years, from whom Babic has gleaned priceless gems of wisdom. The index in the book’s finale is worth double its weight in gold, and truly simplifies finding favorite authors and quotes. It seems impossible to peruse such a fine volume and not come away inspired and enriched. I’m happy to reference Words to Inspire Writers and recommend it to friends and writers.
Thank you so much Julie. Your generosity is truly a lost treasure in our oh-so-selfish world. Thank you, thank you, thank you is all I can say.
But, to everyone else, please let me remind you that you can DOWNLOAD “Words to Inspire Writers” for FREE from here:
Read it, enjoy it, and tell every writer you know about it!
Posted in Reviews
I was delighted to receive notice today that my new young adult novel, The Profile (now available from Amazon.com), has been reviewed on Aussie Authors. The reviewer, Warren Thurston, has very nicely summarised the message of the book as follows:
The author has captured the essence of change that occurs to us all in our formative years. He has portrayed Danielle’s transition from a young girl to early womanhood in a delightful way. Young girls will be able to identify with her what they are going though themselves, and I am sure will not put the book down once they have started to read it.
I have just received word that my new young adult novel, The Profile, has been released on Mobipocket (<http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/eBookDetails.asp?BookID=137524>), and that Print and Kindle editions are soon to follow. Should you wish to review this novel, please contact me directly.
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