The LAUREL EVERYWHERE team members had their work cut out for them to compile and utilize Ooligan’s first-ever press kit.
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Our Newest LWP Title: FINDING THE VEIN
By Dani Nicholson @danielluhh72
The collection’s newest title, FINDING THE VEIN, is a murder mystery that takes place at Heritage Camp, a summer camp for adopted children. It follows the story of teenage camper Isaac and Detective Mikie O’Malley as they try to solve the case of a murdered camp counselor.
Finding the Face of FAULTLAND
By Ivy Jack Knight @IvyJackKnight
Cover design is an important, frequently complicated affair for any press, but Ooligan’s process probably has most beat.
Giving Your Fiction a Sensitivity Read
By Tia Sprague
Research is an important aspect of writing, often prompting authors to reach out to experts in the topics they are writing about. But things start to get complicated when we talk about fiction.
A Lucky and Successful Launch for ELEPHANT SPEAK
By Julie Collins @JulieCollins321
This project has taught me what the greatest powers of small presses are: focused attention on a few projects (instead of hundreds each year), strong author relationships, and intimate knowledge of a book’s story and content.
Designing Romance Covers: What Works?
By Dani Nicholson @danielluhh72
What’s the best way to design a book cover for a genre you aren’t familiar with? What if it goes wrong, despite your best efforts?