Ann Narcisian Videan: Author, Editor, Book Shepherd

01/30/2025

Hear ALWAYS authors' writing, live and in-person! https://conta.cc/4hvqPb7

Email from Videan Unlimited, LLC Established authors, hear ALWAYS authors read their own works   ALWAYS Author Showcase NOTE: this is a WEDNESDAY gathering at 12:30 p.m. at The Commons Coffeehouse + C

01/08/2025

Discovered this new coffee shop with co-working space and a private room for rent in Mesa: Beanchain Coffee. They serve up their beverages in actual porcelain mugs. And they have a library. Ahh!

01/06/2025

Calling all established authors! Join our roundtable discussion on Jan 8th. Let’s brew some ideas!
https://conta.cc/3W5AjB3

12/22/2024

Secrets. Murderous history. Deep love.

Cheryl Cocroft's realistic characters, including Kaleb and Harley Hausser, will continue to emotionally propel you down their extraordinary paths in this fourth book in the Tales from Luna's Attic series. You'll discover bones, both mysterious and cherished. You'll learn to care about an unusual family with a deep connection to their land and one another. You'll also cringe over a clandestine encounter with cheesy balls.

Congratulations, Cheryl!

12/19/2024

Congratulations to Lynne Anders on the publication of yet another novel, this time a murder mystery!

A mysterious murder, a ghost, and small-town mayhem.
Can Dany, now a ghost, help her sister Bryn solve her inexplicable murder? Can Bryn live on without her best friend and confidante? What if Dany's husband is the police chief—will that help or hurt the investigation? And what happens when Bryn is attacked, then discovers a cross-shaped bookmark on the scene. How will that come to bear in the case? Find out in this cozy murder mystery set in a small Arizona town.

Bookstore owner Bryn Foster’s cherished older sister, Dany, is murdered at home for no apparent reason. Shortly afterward, the appearance of Dany’s ghost comes as a terrifying shock. Since no one else can see or hear her sister’s incarnation—including Bryn’s boyfriend Spencer, her Gran, an...

12/11/2024

ALWAYS tomorrow! Let's talk book clubs. https://conta.cc/3BcpeXP

12/02/2024

Altered humans. Secret societies. Lost treasure in space.

Congratulations to Charles Sherbow on his inventive and intriguing debut sci-fi novel which follows DNA-altered secret society members in their quest for lost keys that will determine the future of humankind's survival.

In the year 2037, octogenarian Steve Johnson’s life takes a dramatic turn when his secret society entrusts him with fulfilling the Dragon Prophecy. As a member of the elite “Tankers” rejuvenated through DNA-altering tanks, Steve embarks on a quest to unearth twelve ancient artifacts hidden acr...

11/13/2024

Congratulations to Patricia L. Brooks on her new book release! Based on her own memoir-writing experience, Patricia leads you through the writing techniques and emotional mindset you need when writing an honest memoir. Everything required to make your personal stories compelling lies within these pages.

11/11/2024

Pros and cons of indie publishing. Don't miss the discussion! https://conta.cc/3ChkQ9W

10/29/2024

has begun to add the shading and other details that really show her artistry. Adore this!

10/20/2024

Upcoming workshop: part of my Writer in Residence work at the Tempe Public Library.

You've Got to Read This Book!
How to entice readers to sell your book for you

Saturday, November 02
9:30am - 11:30am

Tempe Public Library
Ironwood Classroom
Writer in Residence.

The easiest, most effective way to find new readers for your book is to develop a strategy to entice them to care about its content and the author behind it. Why? People talk up extraordinary ideas. How? Spend two hours with Book Shepherd Ann Videan, a veteran marketing consultant, editor, and author. This workshop will help you generate unique, irresistible, marketing ideas to prompt readers to organically recommend your books to others. Ann guarantees you will walk away with ideas to use immediately.

REGISTRATION: Required.https://tempepubliclibrary.libnet.info/events

10/07/2024

The mural at the Tempe Public Library looks cooler every time I see it. Beautiful work !
Come by to see the progress when you attend my next workshop: Editing Schmediting! Who Needs It? RSVP for Sat., Oct. 19 at 9:30 am. I’m gonna teach you everything you need to know about choosing an editor and editing your manuscript.

10/07/2024

What makes a great book cover in your genre? https://conta.cc/3TODkVm

Established authors, let's come up with tips for compelling covers   Intrigue, Sass, Hard Bodies, Wizards: Book Cover Secrets by Genre NOTE: WEDNESDAY, 10/9, 12:30, THE COMMONS Established authors, l

10/02/2024

The lovely and talented Shachi in her natural habitat. I love the colors she’s chosen for this adorable mural!

09/28/2024

You can see the mural in progress at the library. Also, you can also come talk to me about writing. Schedule a Writer in Residence appointment at www.zcal.co/avid!

09/24/2024

This one’s for Manasi who needs to see the pin I’m wearing. Native American art around a 1,000-yr-old collected pottery shard. Matching earrings too by the same artist. What a beautiful mural you and are creating!

09/24/2024

The progress is happening quickly with mural at the . What a treat to watch it evolve!