Pixel Hall Press

26/11/2017

Pixel Hall Press is issuing a challenge to all publishers, authors, bloggers, librarians, book stores and other lovers of short stories to get behind the Fourth Annual Celebrate Short Fiction Day (founded by Nancy Christie, author of Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories).
http://www.pixelhallpress.com/CelebrateShortFictionDay.html

09/11/2016

31/10/2016

Free Halloween short story download: "Mr. Eastman's Empathy" from the collection "Seven from Haven" by Daniel Grotta. A gentle tale of the paranormal reminiscent of O'Henry and Twilight Zone.

http://www.pixelhallpress.com/_assets/Mr_Eastmans_Empathy_an_excerpted_%20story_from_Seven_From_Haven_by_Daniel_Grotta.pdf

08/10/2016

Pixel Hall Press author Nancy Christie generously turns her book events into fundraisers for local libraries and other charities. A definite win/win for everyone.

http://www.vindy.com/news/2016/oct/07/author-book-sale-benefits-local-librarie/

07/10/2016

Halloween Treat! To spice this year’s Halloween celebrations — and to understand why readers and critics are praising Daniel Grotta’s “Seven From Haven” — enjoy a complimentary copy of “Mr. Eastman’s Empathy,” the story of a man who vows to fight Death itself, excerpted from Daniel's short story collection. Here's a link to the free PDF

http://www.pixelhallpress.com/_assets/Mr_Eastmans_Empathy_an_excerpted_%20story_from_Seven_From_Haven_by_Daniel_Grotta.pdf

23/09/2016

Support Banned Books Week on Thunderclap!

22/09/2016

Harsh truths. Creating a brand statement. The most effective social media platform for reader engagement. Dana Kaye is here to drop some knowledge.

22/09/2016

Every time we visit the dentist, the hygienist asks how often we floss. We all know the correct and only answer is “every day.” We squirm under the light as we try to come up with an answer that ge…

18/09/2016

WestChester OH : Join Pixel Hall Press author Nancy Christie for TRAVELING LEFT OF CENTER AND OTHER STORIES booksigning at Barnes & Noble West Chester 9/24/ at 1 PM

Today we are happy to have author Nancy Christie sharing her newest book Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories. Meet Nancy and pick up a great read!

15/09/2016

History Uncovered

History Uncovered

Compare the beliefs of Aldous Huxley and George Orwell with this fascinating comic!

14/09/2016

900 year-old astronomy guide is oldest known book written in the Americas

14/09/2016

ilml2016-hires-no-logos-320.png Nominations for the 2016 I Love My Librarian Award are open through September 19.If you want to resubmit a nomination from a previous year, we've made it easy.In order to nominate a librarian, please answer the questions on the form below. We’re sorry, but we cannot a...

12/09/2016

Here at PIxel Hall Press, when a book has a birthday, readers get the present. "Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories" by Nancy Christie is 2 years old this month. So, we're having a birthday sale of autographed paperbacks. $13.75 (usually $18.95) for the month of September. Come join the celebration and enjoy a truly wonderful collection of short stories.

But an autographed copy at http://www.pixelhallpress.com/TLOC.html

09/09/2016

We all know that plagiarism is wrong. It was drummed into our heads in every English class we ever took, and it’s a sure-fire way to sabotage a writing career. But plagiarism happens – and cribbing content from another source isn't always a premeditated act of subterfuge, it's often an

09/09/2016

Big data is changing publishing choices. We worry that predicting reader behavior based on such information will lead to predictable stories. What do you think?

"With connected devices, it’s now finally possible to track people’s behavior at scale. We can track if someone is not sleeping at night because a book is so good they can’t put it down, or if someone consistently reads fantasy novels for two hours every day.

"All these behaviors and preferences can be recorded and analyzed to determine strong trends that can be used within the industry when it comes to making decisions about publishing a book...

"One area that will likely gain traction in the next couple decades will be measuring the hormone levels of readers, which, although it may sound like science fiction, would allow for greater understanding of people’s emotional responses."

http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2016/future-publishing-data-driven-world/

What is the future of book publishing in a data-driven world? How will data affect how books come to market and how readers buy them?

09/09/2016

Here are some great tips about creating short stories that publishers and magazine editors will read all the way through and then be proud to publish.

http://www.writermag.com/2016/08/29/short-story-publishing-tips/

Knowing what editors are looking for can increase your chances of getting your stories published.

30/08/2016

How much does it cost to produce an audio book? That depends. Here's an article that outlines some of the choices involved. http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2016/authors-can-you-afford-to-produce-an-audiobook/

Indie authors produce their own books and ebooks, but they should start producing their own audiobooks, too. Here's a handy guide to help.

29/08/2016

Books have always been a treasure hunt. THis is taking that idea to a different level.
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2016/08/29/this-facebook-group-is-playing-pokemon-go-with-books/

Inspired by Pokémon Go, a primary school teacher in Belgium has created her own simplified version - but with books instead of monsters.

24/08/2016

The Authors Guild filed comments with the U.S. Copyright Office regarding whether online-only books should be required to be deposited with the Library of Congress

23/08/2016

via The Authors Guild.

Hong Kong leads in bookstores and Edinburgh in libraries.

23/08/2016

Independent Bookstores are great places to learn about grear books that might otherwise be overlooked by the Internet and mass media.

http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2016/bookstores-curation-open-mindedness/

How well can an independent bookstore help a reader discover a new book compared to a recommendation site or an app?

10/08/2016

photo: Heidi Rossphoto: David BurnettAuthors Ann Patchett and James Patterson have been named the inaugural ambassadors for the Book Industry

10/08/2016

Given the current angry atmosphere in society today, I felt it would be appropriate to repost Sally Wiener Grotta's video "Why Do We Hate?" which she did as part of the launch of her novel "Jo Joe".

https://youtu.be/RvHgBrj_qfA

Sally Wiener Grotta spoke about her novel "Jo Joe" to book club leaders from around the country at the Jewish Book Council annual conference in New York City...

10/08/2016

Some books are hard to read, but few are as difficult as the Codex Silenda. Why? Because it actually won't let you read it unless you're smart enough to unlock it.

30/07/2016

That's exactly the point of our mission statement...

"Pixel Hall Press is a relatively new, old-fashioned small publishing house whose focus is on discovering literary gems and great stories that might have otherwise been overlooked. Our mission is to publish books and short stories that energize the imagination and intrigue the mind, and to be a conduit between readers and provocative, stimulating, talented authors."

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/07/why-american-publishing-needs-indie-presses/491618/

As books from major publishers get bigger and more expensive, smaller houses are taking risks on more creative, original works.

17/07/2016

Stunning! (via Sally Wiener Grotta)

Tucked away in Barrio Norte, Buenos Aires is a beautiful bookshop called El Ateneo Grand Splendid. It is built within the almost 100-year-old Grand Splendid Theater, which opened in 1919. The theatre was later converted into a cinema and eventually, in 2000, it was converted into the El Ateneo Grand...

15/07/2016

Amazon is also featuring Nancy Christie's collection of short stories "Traveling Left of Center & Other Stories" with a discount on the Kindle eBook for only $1.99 for a limited time.

https://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Left-Center-Other-Stories-ebook/dp/B00M2AAHFO/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1468622036&sr=1-1&keywords=traveling+left+of+center+and+other+stories -subnav

“Girl,” my mama had said to me the minute she entered my hospital room, “on the highway of life, you’re always traveling left of center.” (from Traveling Left of Center) >br> Nancy Christie’s is a hypnotic, lyrical voice that captures your heart...

13/07/2016

Stock up on great reads for the beach or backyard. Discounts on print books. (some autographed) Limited Time Sale

Books from Pixel Hall Press by Timothy Quigley, Nancy Christie, Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta

02/07/2016

Apparently this post didn't display to the full public. So, I'm trying it again.

Prices Reduced on Kobo and Kindle editions of Nancy Christie's Short Story Collection for July 4th. "Traveling Left of Center & Other Stories" by Nancy Christie (Pixel Hall Press) is part of Kobo's and Amazon's Independence Day Sales, with significant price reduction on the eBook editions of this da...

01/07/2016

In celebration of Independence Day, and to honor the people who have made the United States of America great, we've temporarily reduced the price of print copies of Honor by Daniel Grotta to only $5.25 until July 5th That's an even further reduction from our Summer Reading Sale.


https://www.prlog.org/12568810.html

Honoring Vets & Peaceniks Alike, Daniel Grotta's Novella "Honor" Captures the Spirit of July 4th. Pixel Hall Press has temporarily reduced print copies of the critically acclaimed "Honor," a fictional account that explores the human cost when patriotism, personal ethics and the deep bond of friendsh...

01/07/2016

Short stories are great for holiday reading. For this weekend, the Kindle and Kobo editions of Nancy Christie's "Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories" are reduced to only $1.99 each (usually $5.99)

Nancy Christie's short stories are brilliant, disturbing, and exquisitely written. Hers is a hypnotic, lyrical voice that captures your heart with its deep, rich humanity.

https://www.prlog.org/12570061.html

Prices Reduced on Kobo and Kindle editions of Nancy Christie's Short Story Collection for July 4th. "Traveling Left of Center & Other Stories" by Nancy Christie (Pixel Hall Press) is part of Kobo's and Amazon's Independence Day Sales, with significant price reduction on the eBook editions of this da...

30/06/2016

Another great review of "Traveling Left of Center & Other Stories" by Nancy Christie

"The writing was excellent, ... transporting the reader into the world of these characters. I really enjoyed this collection of quality work, and look forward to reading more books by this author in the future."

http://www.iheartreading.net/book-tour/book-review-traveling-left-of-center/

Title: Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories Author: Nancy Christie Genre: Literary Fiction / Short Story Collection Age Group: Adult Rating: 4 stars Purchase: Amazon Review copy provided by E…

28/06/2016

Attention Book Bloggers: Review Copy of "Kissing the Hag" by Timothy Quigley Available

Timothy Quigley deftly interweaves Celtic mythology, Christian dogma, street smarts, New Age drunk talk and mad men’s ravings, to create a deeply compassionate portrait of a jaded, disillusioned man’s struggle to get his life back on track.

https://www.prlog.org/12568209-attention-book-bloggers-review-copy-of-kissing-the-hag-by-timothy-quigley-available.html

24/06/2016

While Nancy Christie is on her whirlwind blog tour (until June 30th), we've reduced autographed paperback copies of her "Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories" from $18.95 to $13.75, only at http://www.pixelhallpress.com/summer_reading_sale.html

Pixel Hall Press Celebrates Author Nancy Christie's Blog Tour with Reduced Prices. To thank the 12 book blogs Nancy Christie, author of "Traveling Left of Center & Other Stories" is visiting, Pixel Hall Press reduces autographed copies. - PR12568211

20/06/2016

To celebrate Nancy Christie's blog tour, we're reducing a limited number of autographed print copies of her collection of short stories "Traveling Left of Center" for only $13.75 until June 30th. (That's a reduction from the summer reading program sale price).

Nancy Christie's short stories are brilliant, disturbing, and exquisitely written. Hers is a hypnotic, lyrical voice that captures your heart with its deep, rich humanity.

http://www.pixelhallpress.com/summer_reading_sale.html