The HARBOR HOUSE Writing Center Website is Live; IndieGoGo Campaign to Begin Soon

The Harbor House website is now live at: http://harborhousewriters.blogspot.com/ AND we've set the Grand Opening Gala for Sept. 24. Here's the info:

Changes and updates are happening daily. Watch the new website for information.

15 Ways to (Help) Promote Your Friend’s Book

By Guest Author

Yes, congratulating the author on Facebook or in an e-mail is a nice thing to do, but you should think BIGGER.

See more at: http://indiereader.com/2013/09/15-ways-to-help-promote-your-friends-book/#sthash.cVhFEUmQ.dpuf

How I Learned to Work When I Didn't Feel Like It, by Author Donald Miller

Donald Miller

I’m a 4 on the Enneagram with a strong 3 wing. Enneageeks know what this means. It means I’m in touch with my moods, my feelings, my thoughts more than the average person (the 4 side) which can sometimes be a pain. Being a 4 means you can only “create” when the weather is good. But I’ve got a 3 wing, which means I need to succeed, I need to get work done and I need for that work to be better than anybody else’s (3 = need to succeed). As you can imagine, these sides war with each other.

For the rest of the story visit: http://storylineblog.com/2013/08/26/how-i-learned-to-work-when-i-didnt-feel-like-it/

James L. Rubart's New MEMORY'S DOOR Released

James L. Rubart writes:

"It's finally HERE! (Was that too salesy? Sorry. Sorta, kinda, very excited.) Memory's Door has released! (Grateful if you could keep your order to ten copies or less so everyone has a chance.)"

Amazon: http://amzn.to/17vzC1r
B&N: http://bit.ly/14wlUAK
LifeWay: http://lfwy.co/14gLeHM
CBD: http://bit.ly/1910KJ5

Here's some trivia facts Jim shares from the first book in the Well Springs series:

• The radio station that Dana used to work at, Spirit 105.3 is a Seattle station I worked at in the mid 80s on air and in sales. It's still going strong: www.spirit1053.com 
• Well Spring Ranch is a prominent location in the novel. As you know, it’s a real place and is located about two hours west of Colorado Springs. My publisher and I brainstormed Soul's Gate at Well Spring and we went back in the fall of '12 to brainstorm Memory's Door as well. 
• All the places in Soul’s Gate are real as you’ve probably guessed—which readers from the Northwest already know! 
• Reece’s house in the Seattle area based on a friend’s home that is indeed a log cabin set off in the woods on three acres. 
• In the second chapter of Soul’s Gate it says Brandon has a Martin 12-string guitar. So do I, just like his. Funny how that got into the story.

Watch for our guest interview with Jim, coming soon (and, meanwhile, pick up the book).

Meet Mad Matt Mikalatos

Matt Mikalatos

Fellow Vancouver Christian author Matt Mikalatos has a new contract for a two book deal. 

If you were to meet Matt you would find him instantly warm and friendly. As you get to know him you'd find he is quick and witty, funny and even a bit strange. And I mean that in a good way.

Another way to get to know him is through his books. His former titles (which I have read and enjoyed thoroughly) include:

My Imaginary Jesus which is a book almost too weird to describe. Matt is in his own story, but it's not memoir or biography--it's sort of fantasy/si-fi. Hard to place. It's definitely theological and may mess with your thinking. Maybe even your heart.

The book takes place in Portland, Ore. Matt has "a Jesus" in his life that he finds quite comfortable until Peter comes in and pops the god across the jaw. Jesus takes off and Matt meets several others on the path to find the true Jesus. Got that? Very funny and very profound.

 Night of the Living Dead Christian is also very different. This one takes place mostly in Vancouver and there are vampires, werewolves and zombies, not to mention a mad scientist. Each of these "monsters" represent a sub-group of Christian culture. The book is a wild adventure full of humor and profound insight. How could learning be so fun?

Matt has also written a middle-reader fantasy, The Sword of Six Worlds, which I have not yet read. I am looking forward to reading it when I get the chance.

Matt is a great writer, he's got a wicked sense of humor, a deep thinking mind, and he's a great guy. If you haven't read any of his work, now is the time.

Congrats on the new contract Matt! It was great seeing you at the conference last weekend and the stuff you shared was great. I'm looking forward to more from your twisted mind.

You can follow Matt's Burning Hearts Revolution blog at: http://www.mikalatos.com/