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Vivian Gilbert Zabel
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Post your books
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy Stemke Aug 3.
Putting illustrators with authors
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Vivian Zabel and 4RV Publishing
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- I'm ...
- A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loves family, life, and writing, I write because I must.
I was born in Texas many years ago, talking according to my parents. My vivid imagination created stories I shared with siblings and friends. Once I learned to write, poetry and stories appeared on paper. By the time I was in my 20s, stories, poetry, and articles appeared in local, regional, and even national publications.
In time, I finished two young adult novels. Having a grandson who's a reluctant reader and not being able to find books that might interest him, I decided to write <i>The Base Stealers Club</i> and then <i>Case of the Missing Coach</i>. Since the books were released, teachers have told me that girls as well as boys are interested in the books.
Once illustrations are finished, <i>Louie the Duck's Adventure</i>, a picture book for readers up to 3rd grade, will be published.
I didn't have enough to do, and wanted to help fill the gap between self-publishing/subsidy publishing and the major publishing houses. With the help of a few friends and family members, 4RV Publishing LLC was born. The company works one on one with its authors and has high editorial standards for its books.
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- http://4rvpublishingllc.com
Writer and Publisher
Everyone can read about me at my personal web site: Vivian Gilbert Zabel and about our publishing company at 4RV Publishing LLC.
Our publishing company is traditional in that we pay royalties, edit manuscripts thoroughly, and have contracts with our authors and illustrators. We aid authors with marketing and promotion for at least the first year the title is out. We don't take books off the market if they aren't selling as fast as we would like. We work with our authors on a one to one basis.
Current covers from 4RV
Some are children's or young adult books, some are other genre.
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4RV Publishing releases Lion in the Living Room
A delightful children's book with vivid attention grabbing illustrations is now available. Lion in the Living Room by Caelaach (pronounced Kelly) McKinna and illustrated by A.R. Stone, can now be found through book stores,… Continue
Posted on September 9, 2008 at 11:42am — 1 Comment
Trockle has his own blog
Trockle, the little monster in the book by Holly Jahangiri and illustrated by Jordan M. Vinyard, started a blog of his own. He would like people to visit and maybe leave a message for him.
Trockle's Blog
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 1:30am —
Trockle proofs arrived today
The proof for Trockle, image of the back cover shown above, arrived in today's mail. Holding the next to last step to the real book is so exciting.
The book will be marvelous, and I know that children and adults alike will enjoy the story and illustrations by Holly Jahangiri and Jordan M. Vinyard.
Ama… Continue
Posted on February 22, 2008 at 9:30pm —
Blog Tour: Interview with Lea Schizas
Please join me in a game of make-believe as we visit with Lea Schizas, author of Rock of Realm, and other books, as well as editor for more than one publishing company and moderating email groups and the Muse Online Writing Conference. Since she lives in Canada, I want to pretend to visit her at home.
I crawled out of the… Continue
Posted on February 20, 2008 at 12:00am — 1 Comment
Trockle is at the printer's
Trockle, written by Holly Jahangiri and illustrated by Jordan M. Vinyard is in the hands of the printing company. In six weeks, we should hold the baby, uh, new book in our hands.
Hmm ... should I or shouldn't I ship a book or two to Holly when they come here? Maybe… Continue
Posted on February 19, 2008 at 12:00am — 3 Comments
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- At 5:09pm on September 23, 2008,
Aidana WillowRaven said…
- Hello,
Just wanted to stop in and get your opinion on my latest cover design posted to my blog...
I would love your input.
Aidana WillowRaven
www.WillowRavenIllustration.com
901-325-1402
- At 6:59am on September 9, 2008,
Yvonne Capitelli said… - It is very nice to meet you. Thank you very much for welcoming me!
Yvonne
- At 10:20pm on September 8, 2008,
Yvonne Capitelli said…
- Hi Vivian,
I am new to all this. I'm just stumbling around trying to figure out how to get my book out to the public.
Wish I had your knowledge of marketing!
- At 5:24pm on March 1, 2008,
- LOL.. That was 10 authors... some of which have several manuscripts.
;D
Aidana
- At 8:56pm on February 29, 2008,
- LOL... heck, in two weeks I may have 10 MSs for ya...lol.
Aidana
- At 8:48pm on February 29, 2008,
- Hey! Glad your on line. I am hoping these 5 or so authors get their stuff to me soon... they send me their ms easily enough, but getting everything else is murder...lol.
I want to get working...lol.
Aidana
- At 10:18am on February 28, 2008,
Amber T. Kingston said…
- I have to say that plain vanilla is sometimes the best. And that's no joke! :) ;)
- At 5:44pm on February 25, 2008,
Vivian Gilbert Zabel said… - Hey, I do my best to provide inspiration and motivation, but I can only do one at a time. *laugh*
- At 5:39pm on February 25, 2008,
- Lol, I like the hint on my blog ...lol.
Now we just need to find a writers to suit all my original works, & I'll be in business...lol.
Aidana
- At 10:14am on February 19, 2008,
Vivian Gilbert Zabel said…
- Thanks. Jordan is a very talented artist in her own right outside of illustrating. 4RV is fortunate to have her on staff. I just hope we don't overwork her. We have added a couple of more illustrators this past week, though, which will help.
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