http://www.daltonpublishing.com Traditional Publishing From the Heart of Texas Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:31:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Neal Shaffer,  recently wrote a wonderful review of the book by Dalton Publishing owner Deltina Hay, A Survival Guide to Social Media and Web 2.0 Optimization Summary. Shaffer recommends this book as one of the top 15 reads of 2009.  He then goes on to give an in depth review of ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/deltina-hays-survival-guide-is-a-highly-recommended-read/ Dalton author, Kimberlie Dykeman, is always motivating someone! Following the success of her book Pure Soapbox, she has recently launched the nationwide SOAPBOX® In-home Inspiration Party, "a modern-day get-together that taps the wisdom found in powerful quotes to prompt candid interaction and heart-felt story-telling". Dykeman inspires her guests to inspire ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/kimberlie-dykeman-continues-to-inspire/ Dalton Publishing is thrilled to be participating in the upcoming event: Peer Pressure: Indie Presses Unite.This event is being held in honor of Small Press Month, a nationwide celebration highlighting the high quality works produced by independent publishers. The evening will be emceed by award-winning Dalton author, Owen Egerton, and will ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/dalton-publishing-participates-in-peer-pressure/ Dalton Publishing's commitment to getting their authors the best exposure on the Web shows through once more with their launch into the world of online document sharing communities. Social publishing companies such as Scribd and Docstoc make written works available online, mobile devices and e-readers. With filters, tagging, ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/dalton-shares-books-online-starting-with-scribd/ Dalton Publishing author, stuntman, actor and director, Gary Kent has much planned for his book Shadows and Light: Journeys With Outlaws in Revolutionary Hollywood. Kent was interviewed by Anthony Nicolette for his Toronto-based podcast, Canadianferox.com. The show, which highlights and reviews independent, sci-fi, and horror films, was aired Tuesday, 23 February ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/gary-kents-shadows-and-light-gets-rave-reviews/ Dalton Publishing owner Deltina Hay will appear in the September edition of the Writers' League of Texas' ongoing "Building a Book" series. The series focuses on the evolution of books from conception through publication. Hay and her co-panelists, Colleen Divine Ellis and Gillian Redfearn, will represent and the publishing teams ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/deltina-hay-to-appear-at-writers-league-of-texas-panel/ Indie filmmaker and author Gary Kent will make a stop on his 2009 book tour for a signing at Burbank's legendary horror bookstore Dark Delicacies on Saturday, August 29. Kent will speak about Shadows & Light, his autobiographical account of the evolution of indie film, at 7 p.m.. http://www.daltonpublishing.com/gary-kent-to-appear-at-dark-delicacies-in-burbank-ca/ Some great information, recreated from IndieBound.org. Why Shop Indie? When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits: The Economy Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend the same $100 at a national chain, and your community only sees $43. Local businesses create higher-paying jobs ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/read-local-shop-local/ Writers of all genres have found a seriously effective way to get their names and books out, and it doesn't involve a trip to the bookstore. Online book touring is the easiest way for authors to travel - and it's more popular than ever. The virtual book tour has been ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/book-touring-at-your-fingertips/ In the midst of economic turmoil, The Huntington News recognizes that the small size of independent publishers and their tendency to appeal to a loyal niche audience may be what's keeping them afloat. “Book publishing is such a small, poor and difficult industry to begin with, that it’s hard for ... http://www.daltonpublishing.com/independent-publishers-flourish-but-not-by-the-book/