Interview with Founder and CEO of Solstice Publishing

 

Solstice Publishing

www.Solsticepublishing.com

Corporate Office:

P.O. Box 1771, Andrews, Tx 79714

Melissa Miller (CEO) works from Missouri

Michelle Zieman (Marketing Director) works from Iowa

What do you say about the negative comments that Solstice Publishing is some kind of book mill that gives anyone a contract?

I would say that there isn’t anything I can do about bad things said about Solstice Publishing by negative people. What I can say are the facts. Solstice Publishing was created the beginning of 2010. After 15 years, Solstice currently only has 138 authors. To take that fact a step further; out of those 138 authors 40 of them only have 1 book each. That doesn’t really sound like a book mill to me. I know for a fact, because I read the submissions, that Solstice rejects more submissions than are accepted.

Does Solstice Publishing do any marketing for the authors?

Yes, we do. However, we do no work as a personal daily publicist for an author. We teach our authors how to market and give them the tools they need to help brand their names as authors. We make trailers for books, do author interviews, blog posts, newsletters, press releases, and much more. We just can’t do it all for them. Authors have to put in a lot of time and work into being an author.

What advice would you give to new authors?

I would say that the competition is fierce. Don’t expect to do nothing at all and have the sales come pouring in.  As an author you have to be willing to put in the time and work it takes to be an author.

How do you respond to people that say and post online negative untrue things about Solstice?

Nothing at all. There is no reason to give that person any attention for their behavior. I would rather focus my time and energy working with authors who want to be authors not help spread lies about a company that I am proud of.

Visit www.solsticepublishing.com to read the submission guidelines before submitting.

Guest Blogger: Rachael SEARS__Art

 Welcome the talented Rachael Sears to our blog today. Check out her amazing designs below and follow her on Twitter @Racheal_sears

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Guest Blogger: Michelle L Crocker

 Check out Michelle L Crocker's new book!

Available on Amazon here

“Every girl has ‘that guy’ she dated. Or, let’s be honest, several of them. The ones your friends warned you about. The ones who drained your bank account, your patience, and your Wi-Fi. The ones who left you eating pizza on your best friend’s couch, red wine in hand, questioning every life choice.

This is not a romance novel. This is not a guide to finding Mr. Right. This is a field guide to spotting the red flags, laughing at the disasters, and reminding yourself that you’re not alone in your poor dating résumé.

Welcome to Emmy’s Museum of Red Flags. Each chapter is an exhibit featuring a different type of asshole she unfortunately dated so you don’t have to.

Grab a glass of wine, pull up a chair, and prepare to laugh at the wreckage. Because if you can’t laugh at your dating history… you’ll probably cry.”

Guest Blogger: InkSorceress

 Welcome the very talented InkSorceress to our blog today. Check out some of her designs below and how you can contact her directly.

New Releases!

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Guest Blogger: Ottessa Moshfegh

 Welcome Ottessa Moshfegh to our blog today!

Ottessa Moshfegh is a fiction writer from New England. Eileen, her first novel, was shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Man Booker Prize, and won the PEN/Hemingway Award for debut fiction. My Year of Rest and Relaxation and Death in Her Hands, her second and third novels, were New York Times bestsellers. She is also the author of the short story collection Homesick for Another World; a novella, McGlue; and the forthcoming novel Lapvona. She lives in Southern California.

My Year of Rest and Relaxation: A Novel - Kindle edition by Moshfegh, Ottessa. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

From one of our boldest, most celebrated new literary voices, a novel about a young woman's efforts to duck the ills of the world by embarking on an extended hibernation with the help of one of the worst psychiatrists in the annals of literature and the battery of medicines she prescribes
 
Our narrator should be happy, shouldn't she? She's young, thin, pretty, a recent Columbia graduate, works an easy job at a hip art gallery, lives in an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan paid for, like the rest of her needs, by her inheritance. But there is a dark and vacuous hole in her heart, and it isn't just the loss of her parents, or the way her Wall Street boyfriend treats her, or her sadomasochistic relationship with her best friend, Reva. It's the year 2000 in a city aglitter with wealth and possibility; what could be so terribly wrong?
 
My Year of Rest and Relaxation is a powerful answer to that question. Through the story of a year spent under the influence of a truly mad combination of drugs designed to heal our heroine from her alienation from this world, Moshfegh shows us how reasonable, even necessary, alienation can be. Both tender and blackly funny, merciless and compassionate, it is a showcase for the gifts of one of our major writers working at the height of her powers.

Find Otessa Moshfegh's books here

The Smallest Little Things Can Make A Child Smile

 One day our 6-year-old granddaughter wanted to find a treasure in the yard. I walked around with her for a few minutes quickly realizing that we weren't going to find a treasure. I said hold on just a minute. I need to use the bathroom. I'm going to run inside for a minute. You stay here with everyone else and I'll be right back.

I ran inside and found a couple of treasures lol. I went back outside and when she wasn't looking, I tossed the treasures down to the ground.

As we walked around looking for treasures, I said we already looked here so why don't you go over there, and I'll look over here. She hurried over to where I pointed, and she found a treasure lol. She was so excited. "Grandma. Grandma. I found a treasure." She had to show me, her mom and dad, grandpa. She was so excited.

It doesn't take a lot to make a child smile and happy. It just takes a couple of minutes and a little treasure from time to time.

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Guest blogger: Tammy Martin

 Welcome author Tammy Martin to our blog today!

Amazon.com: Tam the Turtle: 9798894857084: Martin, Tammy: Books

This story is about self-worth and seeing yourself from a different perspective. It's often hard for us to see ourselves how others see us. However, we must be true, transparent, and willing to live out our purpose with self-respect and dignity.

About the author:

Tammy Martin is a Children's book Author, Child of the most high, blessed wife, mother and Nonny. She loves to sing for the Lord!

Follow Tammy Martin on Twitter @NonnieT68

New Releases by Lizzy Stevens

 

Secrets, Adventure, Fear, & Love: Book One

Secrets, Adventure, Fear, & Love: Book One - Kindle edition by Bouchard, Kevin , Rigley, Karen E, Walsh, Stacy, Smith, Paul , De Louise, Debbie , Stevens, Lizzy . Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Secrets, Adventure, Fear, & Love : Book One is a collection of six stories by a team of very talented authors.

The Deep by Kevin Bouchard
“The Deep came to call one pitch dark night…”
Thus begins a rhyme from Joe Burden’s childhood, a verse that came into being following a night spent on a beach, watching the sky. To most people the rhyme is a childish chant and nothing more. But to all those in attendance that fateful night it is a grim reminder that unspeakable evil may indeed lurk in the dark caverns of the universe.

Night Tide by Award Winning Author Karen E Rigley is a romantic suspense story that you won’t want to stop reading.
Jada was haunted by the Beach Strangler that had taken her family from her. He stalked her during the night planning how he would kill her. Was she strong enough to survive him or would he kill her too?

Spooked by Stacy Walsh
Spooked is the story of a family living at 202 Hillcrest Lane with their young son and what happens to them during the short period of time in which they live there.


Tea For Two by Paul Smith
In the mystical land where Dragon and Unicorn reside, their shared dream of opening a tea shop unfolds into a journey of discovery, harmony, and unity. Despite their initial clashes over tea preferences, Dragon's bold and fiery nature and Unicorn's gentle and graceful demeanor find a balance that sets the stage for their partnership.


Sneaky’s Birthday Mystery by Debbie De Louise
The Cobble Cove residents were planning to get together to celebrate John’s fiftieth birthday. Little did they know there was an uninvited guest who was only stopping by to drop off an explosive gift. John and the mystery man had crossed paths a few years prior and it wasn’t a friendly meeting. The mystery man held a grudge and wanted revenge. Would John be able to stop him in time?


Brandon’s Secret by Award Winning Authors Lizzy Stevens & Steve Miller
Rochelle moves to the beach to get her life back on track after her mother dies in a car accident. Shortly after she arrives, she meets tall, dark, and sexy Brandon. Night after night he shows up at her beach house and they have a great time together, but he never comes around during the day. Where does he go all day? He says that he is at work all day, but Rochelle decides to do a little digging around and unveils more than she wants to.
What secret is Brandon keeping? "Brandon's Secret" is a short story packed with romance, mystery, and secrets.

Holiday Stories: Valentines Day: Book One

Amazon.com: Holiday Stories: Valentines Day: Book One eBook : Thompson, Chera, Brodman, Judi Getch, Butt, Arthur, Rigley, Karen E, DeGroot, Elaine M , Stevens, Lizzy : Kindle Store

Holiday Stories book one Valentines Day is a collection of short stories by a team of extremely talented authors.

“Candy Hearts” by Award Winning Author Chera Thompson - A curious visitor on Valentine's Day has an unexpected influence over a troubled family.

“Sliding into Love” By Judi Getch Brodman shows you how when you least expect it things can change for the good. Allie suffered a horrible breakup two years prior. Valentines Day was the last thing on her mind. Romance was not even something she thought about. She hadn’t planned on meeting a great guy perfect for her but then she did.

“Little Bakery Girl” by Arthur Butt
Janice was a baker at the local bakery. She went to work the day before Valentines Day like she did every other day of the week. She decided to bake some cookies, put them in little gift bags, and pass them out to people she passed by on her way home that night. She had not intended this small gesture to change her life the way it did.

“Secret Admirer” by Award Winning Author Karen E. Rigley is a Valentines Day mystery. Pete and Ted were working that night as they did every night. However, this night was different. Strange things were happening. Mysterious gifts kept showing up. At first it felt nice to get the gifts from a secret admirer but that all changed when the last gift was the opposite of nice and sweet. Things drastically changed.

True Treasure BY Award Winning Author Elaine M. DeGroot is a story about true love. Instead of spending Valentines Day buying gifts for each other and doing all the usual romantic things, Sally and Mark spent their time helping a loved one in need. While Sally’s aunt was away on a vacation trip her house was damaged in a tornado. She didn’t want her aunt to come home to find things destroyed. Sally and Mark decided to repair the house and replace as many things as they could before her aunt arrived back home. They knew that it would either be greatly appreciated or her aunt would be upset that changes were made to her house and belongings without running it by her first. All they could do was hope that it was the right thing.

The Dropped Cake by Award Winning Authors Lizzy Stevens and Steve Miller
Alicia was marrying the love of her life Todd on Valentines Day of all days. She was finishing up all the last-minute details before meeting Todd for lunch. She wanted everything to be perfect. Alicia walked into the restaurant and sat down with Todd. She instantly started telling him all the details. He told her that she needed to not stress about everything being perfect that he was just happy to be marrying her. Alicia wasn’t expecting to find out how important that statement truly was. The wedding went perfectly as planned, but the reception, not so much. The catering company had a huge accident while setting up everything. Alicia needed to come up with a quick solution before her guests arrived. She didn’t have time to stress about it. She had to accept that things didn’t always work out the way they were supposed to and that is okay. Alicia had to get things done as fast as she could and hope that it all worked out for them.

Secrets, Adventures, Fear & Love: Book Two

Amazon.com: Secrets, Adventures, Fear & Love: Book Two eBook : DeGroot, Elaine M. , Peipins, Terez , Bolick, Gary , Dalglish, Richard, Rigley, Karen E., Stevens, Lizzy : Kindle Store

Secrets, Adventure, Fear, & Love : Book Two is a collection of six stories by a team of very talented authors.

Race To Adoption by Elaine M. DeGroot
A young couple's attempts to adopt...a puppy. (Based on real life questions asked of me and my fears of rejection when adopting our first pup.)


The Summer in Madrid by Terez Peipins
A romantic story of a young gay male.
“Don’t you want to be loved or just to love someone?” He didn’t tell his mother just how sad love had made him. One more weight of sadness to what he already carried around with him.

Ouroboros by Gary Bolick
“The self-same material that rules the universe, haunts our dreams, distorts our visions; dark matter is the blind-eye of Man turned inward. This strange, wondrous mystery that rules any and all creatures who exist‒will and can be as Prometheus−unchained. “All matters of light, energy, and dare I say−purpose−are drawn from this dark matter,” Gottlieb continued, his voice gaining more resonance and power.

Rainbow Escape by Karen E. Rigley
A tale inspired by missing socks in the dyer
“See the colors forming?” Shaylina turned sideways, calling out loud enough for the words to drift back to Kerbon. He always stayed behind and held his distance as required. How she hated that rule. Their positions mid-Clothesline, mandated their continuous separation which drove her crazy. She wanted to be close to that hot body and those liquid blue eyes. Ohh, her stomach tied into laundry knots at the thought. He was strong and handsome, and so sexy. Unfortunately, she knew he mostly saw the back view of her. She’d seen her image in the shimmerpool at Web Central and knew the rear was not her best angle.

Trial in Sporro by Richard Dalglish
Killandrio Bludd is defending a young man who was arrested while standing over a murder victim’s grave holding a shovel. The only witness, the victim’s wife, swears the defendant did it. Killandrio smells a rat, but as the trial approaches, he has only days to learn the truth—and hope it saves his client from the gallows.

Deep Dark Secrets by Lizzy Stevens and Steve Miller
She had no clue how powerful she was or why they were after her. Even had to protect her from the vampires. How could he focus on the battle and protect Cheyanne at the same time?

Guest Blogger: Angel Sessions

 

Introducing, a new song that's sure to be another hit by singer and songwriter, Angel Sessions

Spring is here, and it can bring many people joy to enjoy the warm air with sunny skies. "Alive" the new single by Angel Sessions, brings you just that. This new song will keep you feeling upbeat, and the lyrics speak to the hearts of many.

 It's no surprise when it comes to Angel Sessions releasing new music. The singles have charted on Amazon charts. Fans around the globe who have supported Angel's music for decades continue to support and show love to each song she releases.

Introducing the new single, 'Alive, ' written by Angel Sessions and composed by Patrick Joseph, released on April 4th, 2025, on all online streaming platforms and major online stores. Atlas Elite Entertainment's team is excited that another song will give the people something to talk about.

Alive has an upbeat tempo and a simple hook for music lovers to sing. Angel's vocals carry the song smoothly with Angel's angelic voice. Her previous single, Why Don't You Wait, is now on Amazon for Best New Release at #18 in Christian Contemporary Music. One of the best online radio stations, Archodia Music from London, has supported the music of Angel Sessions.

Angel's quote: "I truly want to thank Archodia Music and my team at Atlas Elite Entertainment for their continued support of my musical career. I also want to thank my new distributor, Awal/Orchard Enterprises, for distributing my music. My fans are amazing, and I can never forget them. I know that, without my heavenly Father God, none of this could be possible, so I want to thank Him always."

For more information and the latest updates, visit the website at https://www.angelsessions.com/

Contact
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***@atlaseliteentertainment.com

Guest Blogger: Christopher Shawn Shaw

 

My redemptive comedy feature film directorial debut, CHURCH PEOPLE, is available now on DVD 📀 (with Bonus cast & crew interviews) via my Amazon affiliate link here: https://amzn.to/3LtvN89 It’s also still available on several major online platforms: ChurchPeopleFilm.com/#buy 😃 Plus on Tubi, Roku, Up Faith & Family, and Great American Pure Flix. To book me for film or video production, creative consulting, workshops, and speaking engagements, please call Anchor Productions at 1-707-237-1138 and e-mail info@ChristopherShawnShaw.com If I ever share links, they may be affiliate links, and if you click on an affiliate link and buy something, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. CHURCH PEOPLE DVD 📀 and Streaming Trailer

New Release: Mattie The Forgotten Earp by Lizzy Stevens & Steve Miller

 

Amazon.com: Mattie The Forgotten Earp eBook : Stevens, Lizzy , Miller, Steve: Kindle Store

Amelia Bannister was a homeopath and empath. She owned a health store in a small town where the town’s people would come to her for help with a variety of medical needs. She knew that she was gifted but she had never experienced anything like what was happening to her now. She started hearing a man’s voice saying that his friend was going to be murdered and he needed her help before it was too late. She didn’t understand why she was hearing the voice or how she could help. The man’s voice was getting more desperate and insistent as the days went by. Amelia didn’t know if this was real or somebody playing a prank on her. She asked him who he was and how she could help. That is when things got even more strange. He told Amelia that his name was Nikola Tesla and he wanted to send his friend, Mattie Erp, through time to her before his friend was killed. Amelia didn’t know much at all about time travel. She didn’t know if what he was asking was even possible. Nikola told her that they were running out of time and needed to act fast. It felt like something out of a sci fi movie. Could she really be talking to Nikola Tesla about THE Mattie Erp. Was it possible? Would she even be able to help them? Would she be able to save Mattie before time ran out?

New Release: Holiday Stories Book One: Valentine's Day

 

Amazon.com: Holiday Stories: Valentines Day: Book One eBook : Thompson, Chera, Brodman, Judi Getch, Butt, Arthur, Rigley, Karen E, DeGroot, Elaine M , Stevens, Lizzy : Kindle Store

Holiday Stories book one Valentines Day is a collection of short stories by a team of extremely talented authors.

“Candy Hearts” by Award Winning Author Chera Thompson - A curious visitor on Valentine's Day has an unexpected influence over a troubled family.

“Sliding into Love” By Judi Getch Brodman shows you how when you least expect it things can change for the good. Allie suffered a horrible breakup two years prior. Valentines Day was the last thing on her mind. Romance was not even something she thought about. She hadn’t planned on meeting a great guy perfect for her but then she did.

“Little Bakery Girl” by Arthur Butt
Janice was a baker at the local bakery. She went to work the day before Valentines Day like she did every other day of the week. She decided to bake some cookies, put them in little gift bags, and pass them out to people she passed by on her way home that night. She had not intended this small gesture to change her life the way it did.

“Secret Admirer” by Award Winning Author Karen E. Rigley is a Valentines Day mystery. Pete and Ted were working that night as they did every night. However, this night was different. Strange things were happening. Mysterious gifts kept showing up. At first it felt nice to get the gifts from a secret admirer but that all changed when the last gift was the opposite of nice and sweet. Things drastically changed.

True Treasure BY Award Winning Author Elaine M. DeGroot is a story about true love. Instead of spending Valentines Day buying gifts for each other and doing all the usual romantic things, Sally and Mark spent their time helping a loved one in need. While Sally’s aunt was away on a vacation trip her house was damaged in a tornado. She didn’t want her aunt to come home to find things destroyed. Sally and Mark decided to repair the house and replace as many things as they could before her aunt arrived back home. They knew that it would either be greatly appreciated or her aunt would be upset that changes were made to her house and belongings without running it by her first. All they could do was hope that it was the right thing.

The Dropped Cake by Award Winning Authors Lizzy Stevens and Steve Miller
Alicia was marrying the love of her life Todd on Valentines Day of all days. She was finishing up all the last-minute details before meeting Todd for lunch. She wanted everything to be perfect. Alicia walked into the restaurant and sat down with Todd. She instantly started telling him all the details. He told her that she needed to not stress about everything being perfect that he was just happy to be marrying her. Alicia wasn’t expecting to find out how important that statement truly was. The wedding went perfectly as planned, but the reception, not so much. The catering company had a huge accident while setting up everything. Alicia needed to come up with a quick solution before her guests arrived. She didn’t have time to stress about it. She had to accept that things didn’t always work out the way they were supposed to and that is okay. Alicia had to get things done as fast as she could and hope that it all worked out for them.

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