Charles Dreyfus, Author and Promotions

There are many potential authors in this world, many of whom desperately search for informative books that can aid them in their search for the the best way to go about creating a story that will have potential selling power when it comes to submitting their book to publishers or agents. Without promising to be 'all things to all men' Aneeta Sundararaj has put together an easy to follow guide that gives would-be authors a great example of the way to proceed, from the tools required in order to begin the journey to become a published writer, to the methodology of actually putting a story in a format that publishers will find acceptable.A must for those seeking a valuable tool in their search for advice and information on improving, or perhaps, starting a writing career from scratch.

Aneeta Sundararaj is a published author, an established freelance writer and the creator of a website called `How to Tell a Great Story'. She has an immense love for writing fiction, but also writes interesting, informative and well-researched articles on a wide variety of topics.

About the book

How To Tell A Great Story will equip you with powerful storytelling techniques that master storytellers have used throughout time to amaze and engage their audiences. This simple, but powerful beginner's guidebook, makes learning storytelling techniques easy and explains things in simple language. When you read this book, you will learn how to... * Start telling your own story quickly and effortlessly * Construct a fascinating, well-structured story from scratch * Use powerful master storytelling techniques to amaze your family and friends * Find interesting ideas and inspiration for your stories * Vividly and expertly describe the characters and settings in your stories If you've been looking for information that's easy to understand with step-by-step instructions specifically written for beginners, then this book is for you.

Available now from Amazon.com and from Amazon.co.uk

ISBN-10 1907498575

ISBN-13 978-1907498572

I'm proud to have the opportunity to promote the latest works of two great authors, Brian L Porter,and Diana Rubino.

Coming very soon from Sonar 4 Publications, and available to pre-order now from Sonar 4 Publications, is Brian L Porter's Victorian Murder/Mystery, Behind Closed Doors, a wonderfully intricate tale of murder and conspiracy set during Jack the Ripper's reign of terror in London's east End in 1888. This talented author has created an atmospheric and nail biting tale which sees violent death taking place on the recently introduced London Underground Railway system. Great characters abound within its pages, none more so than the enigmatic, dog loving Inspector Albert Norris and his assistant Sergeant Dylan Hillman. Red herrings abound and just when you think you have worked out the solution to the series of murders, (which all take place within 24 hours of a Jack the Ripper slaying), the author manages to confuse and rebut your theories as yet another twist is added to the tale. Read more about the book at www.inspectornorris.webs.com

Buy the book, help a charity!

The added bonus to buying this great read is that the publishers have generously agreed to donate $1 from every paperback sale to Mr Porter's favorite charity, The Mayflower Animal Sanctuary, which does great work in helping to rescue, care for, and re-home abandoned and abused dogs, cats, and other small animals. All in all, there is much to be said for this superbly entertaining novel and it comes with my highest recommendation.

Behind Closed Doors

Autumn, 1888. The population of London is transfixed and horrified by the atrocious and horrific murder spree being conducted by Jack the Ripper. The newspapers are full of the details of the mutilations perpetrated by the killer and the apparent inability of the police to apprehend the unknown assailant. As Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Charles Warren throws the bulk of his investigative resources into the search for The Ripper, and the tabloid press scream of the crimes in banner headlines on a daily basis; on the new, ultra modern Underground Railway that has revolutionized travel around the great metropolis for the working man, another, less well publicized killer is at large.

Tucked away on the inner pages of the daily press, hardly enough to raise an eyebrow among discerning readers, one may have found a few, short articles which told of the strange and also, so far unsolved murders which are taking place on board the carriages of the new-fangled and much heralded transport system. Each murder takes place the day after one of the ripper killings, as the murderer appears to be taking advantage of the lack of police resources to tackle not one, but two, major investigations simultaneously.

Inspector Albert Norris is charged with bringing the railway killer to justice, but, as with case of Jack the Ripper, clues are few, the killer's motive unclear, and he is forced to carry out his investigations 'quietly and without causing a public panic' as the authorities seek to prevent a loss of confidence in the safety of the underground railway system. The press are being told even less, hence the minimal coverage, and Norris can count on little help from above as he attempts to solve the inexplicable series of murders.

Expected Publication August 2011

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Next in line is Diana Rubino's superb novel A Necessary End, also set in the 19th century, but this time, the action takes place not in London, but in the U.S.A. Published by Moongypsy Press and also available from Amazon.com the book features the strange happenings that beset Abraham Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth in the time leading up to the fateful night of the President's assassination. A strange Roman coin appears to be at the center of matters, as it appears to hold some strange haunting power and seems to presage terrifying and potentially fatal events. Ms Rubino has managed a wonderful blending of fact and fiction to produce a seamless and wholly believable plot that will thrill and entertain readers from first to last page. Don't delay, get this one soon, it certainly won't be a disappointment!

When actor John Wilkes Booth, under the guise of seeking spiritual advice, visits the President's medium to gather information about Lincoln's habits in order to kidnap him, a malevolent spirit appears, which haunts and torments him at every turn. A mysterious coin also appears out of nowhere, and returns every time Booth tries to discard it. Each return of the bloodthirsty Roman coin brings with it increasingly terrifying events and eerie hauntings. In the midst of these strange visitations, Booth falls in love with Alice Grey, a beautiful actress who's hired by the government to spy on him. Will her love for Booth win out over her duty to protect the President from assassination?

Review

"...I've always had a fondness for certain eras of history, the 1800s being one. Reading the John Wilkes Booth story was like stepping back into time for me. A lot of what I read, I know from reading the history books to be declared as being true. I had read that Booth was an actor, that he was at one time engaged to Lucy Hale, the daughter of Senator Hale. Reading history books told me that Mrs. Lincoln was heavy into mediums and spiritualists in hopes of contacting her two deceased sons. And I may have even read somewhere that Booth kept a diary. So, the writing of A Necessary End was a pleasure in reading for me. I've always said that if the history novels written by John Jakes were to be made into history books, kids would enjoy history and learn more. I feel the same way about A Necessary End's author Diana Rubino. She has made reading the history of this event enjoyable."

Martha Cheves, Reviewer

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