Emerald Books

28/09/2024

So very proud that Isaac’s beautiful children’s book, Gray Fox in the Moonlight, won not only the children’s book award but was selected as the overall Choice award for the Herb Tabak book awards!

https://www.cipabooks.com/cipa-evvy-2024-winners/

Congratulations 😍

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28/09/2024

Julie Westerman's powerful memoir of her parenting journey of her child with autism comes out tomorrow. A spiritual memoir of transformation not to be missed!

31/08/2024

30/08/2024

By the end of our time together, you will not only have a beautiful book that you are proud of, but all will be arranged for sales and revenue to come directly to you so you receive 100% of the royalties from sales. Whether , , or , we will make your writing and book shine.

22/08/2024

Yes, it’s all true! We are offering $100 off our largest two comprehensive packages, and each one includes marketing by Urban Book Editor LLC 😉

🚨 Exciting News for Aspiring Authors! 🚨

I just received word that Emerald Books is looking to add TWO more books to its 2024 lineup—and they’re offering an exclusive $100 discount on their comprehensive Package #2 or Package #3! 🌟

Whether you’re working on fiction, non-fiction, or even a children's book, Emerald Books is your one-stop shop for bringing your vision to life. From concept to cover, their expert team ensures every detail of your book shines, making it ready for the world to see. ✨

I've had the pleasure of partnering with Emerald Books on several projects over the past two years, and I can honestly say their work is nothing short of exceptional. They truly care about each author’s story and deliver top-quality books that stand out on the shelf. 📚

Curious to see what they can do? Check out their stunning book gallery, filled with beautifully crafted works across various genres.

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Don’t miss this chance to work with the best in the business! 🌟 Visit their website and connect with them today: https://www.rfr.bz/fmjx2x1

21/08/2024

Ever wonder how we balance editorial integrity as a company?

Thanks to Editorinchief for featuring Jessica Hammerman’s voice for balancing integrity with sponsorship.

https://editorinchief.co/qa/how-do-you-balance-sponsored-content-and-editorial-integrity/

14/08/2024

Writers Writes! A few simple tricks for self-editing:

While/ started to / began to
These are other common phrases used to shove two verbs into one sentence. The result is usually the same. One of the verbs doesn’t matter and couldn’t stand on its own, while the other loses any sense of agency or action. ***Search for these phrases during your second draft and see if there are opportunities to give the true verb its due.

She began to cry while packing her suitcase.

22/07/2024

Wanted to bring back our podcast interview from a couple years ago. Still true!!

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Isaac Peterson & Jessica Hammerman of Emerald Books Dr. Jessica Hammerman holds a Ph.D. in history and has two decades of experience editing for writers of all kinds—academic, non-fiction, fiction, and textbooks. She has worked as an editor for Penguin Putnam and W...

21/07/2024

Congrats to G. T. Marcyk, Howard Mulkey, and Carla Elms and Linda Olson for their recent publications.

16/06/2024

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” - Anais Nin

16/06/2024

“Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make it logical; don't edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.”

People attribute this quote to Franz Kafka but it was actually written by Anne Rice in a forward to one of Kafka's collections. I think Stephen King also wrote a forward for Kafka one time too... It bothers me that so many people try to wedge Kafka into the same classification as modern pop horror and vampire writers. I love Anne Rice and Stephen King but they have nothing in common with Kafka. The Metamorphosis is not a horror story. Kafka created what we now know as modernism in literature, and though decades of college lit classes teaching "The Metamorphosis" have sought to flatten him and neatly box him up, his creative work defies any categorization. Also there are many accounts of him reading his own work in his writing circle in Prague and having to stop because he was laughing so hard. If he was into any genre it was comedy. He was chronically ill with tuberculosis but just because he had a tragic death doesn't mean he was a horror writer or was writing about fear. Pick up Kafka and remember that he wrote about joy, that he laughed while reading his own work. It is a much different experience than your 9th grade English class might have instilled in you.

20/04/2023

Yeah! Thanks for having us, Andover Bookstore

06/04/2023

In today's installment of amazing books and their incredible authors....

The Lost Diary of Mehmet the Conqueror by Hasan Zia.
Did you know that one of the Ottoman Empire's most powerful sultans was actually on the brink of adulthood? This 21-year-old author drew on his own life experience to write the story of a modern-day college kid who gets transported back into the body of Mehmet the conqueror.
Get your copy today-- this is one of our bestselling books of the year!!

https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Diary-Mehmet-Conqueror/dp/1954779658

31/03/2023

So excited to be headed to Portland for Isaac’s reading of Gray Fox at Powell’s! A dream 20 years in the making 🥹

29/03/2023

This Week in notable books is Kim Wilson - Author's work, The Fireflies of Estill County. It is a thriller with psychological depth, which is also an engaging read for a weekend or vacation. Cover illustration: Isaac
https://www.amazon.com/Fireflies-Estill-County-Kim-Wilson/dp/B08FXH494W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FNUSTYYTK1J2&keywords=fireflies+of+estill+county&qid=1680120871&sprefix=fireflies+of+estill+county%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1

25/03/2023

Thanks Cascade Business News For the feature!
How sweet is this line from Isaac?

“Writing was one of the foundations of our relationship, as we would write love letters to each other,” Peterson said. “Living in New York, I worked as a journalist and she was an editor at an art review magazine.” 🥰😍

24/03/2023

Isaac will be reading his amazing new book at the famous Powell's Books, Inc. in Portand next weekend! Mark your calendars for April 1st, 10:30 a.m. story time.

https://www.powells.com/book/gray-fox-in-the-moonlight-9781685550325/1-1

22/03/2023

Hey Facebookies! It's been awhile, and we have been so busy! We'll be posting here to update you on some goings on.
Are you curious about what we do and how we emerged? Are you curious about why we value writers and what it takes to write a book? Or are you looking for the juicy stuff-- how we work together as a—gulp—married couple?!?

All of the questions are answered in this interview with Michele Barard.

https://www.thesomewhereinthemiddlepodcast.com/e/isaac-peterson-jessica-hammerman-of-emerald-books-share-why-it-s-vital-to-share-our-stories/

Somewhere in the Middle welcomes Isaac Peterson & Jessica Hammerman of Emerald Books Dr. Jessica Hammerman holds a Ph.D. in history and has two decades of experience editing for writers of all kinds—academic, non-fiction, fiction, and textbooks. She has worked as an editor for Penguin Putnam and W...