Saturday, November 15, 2014

Library Reading

On Dec. 7th I will be in Erlanger, Kentucky reading my children's book Dinky the Elf at the Erlanger Public Library. Bring the kids to hear the story and to meet Santa Claus.

Monday, October 27, 2014

WVXU Interview is now on line

In case you didn't get to hear it here is a link to the interview from last night on WVXU. http://wvxu.org/post/meet-northern-kentucky-author-rick-phillips

Sunday, October 26, 2014

WVXU Interview

My interview on Cincinnati radio is at 7pm EST tonight on 91.7 WVXU If you go to http://wvxu.org/ you can listen to it on their site live in MP3 or on Itunes. They said it have a link to it on their site tomorrow so I will be providing that once I have it. I mentioned all my books at that time and hinted at Atlantis Under Attack as that wasn't finished yet. I also mentioned that Brash Books wanted to know when I was done with my crime novel and that they may be interested in publishing it in the future. (Free plug for them) Not sure if it will air uncut or if it will be edited for time but I hope you enjoy listening to it.

Friday, October 03, 2014

Project: Hero Atlantis Under Attack Discount

Project: Hero Atlantis Under Attack is the first book to come out under the publishing imprint Dinky Publishing. look for it where ever fine books are sold. Remember, if it's good...it's Dinky! go to https://www.createspace.com/5013789 Use code X5P9MYJ9 and get it at 10% off at the check out.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Project Hero Atlantis Under Attack

Good news I am now putting the finishing the touches on Project: Hero Atlantis Under Attack. That means it may be available sooner rather then later. So if you have a Kindle you can pre-order it for the low price of .99 cents. It may go up a little after it is officially released. Here is the link for the Kindle http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9N4C2W

Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Project: Hero Attack on Atlantis

Project: Hero Attack on Atlantis is now available for pre-order Amazon Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9N4C2W

Monday, August 18, 2014

New Short Story on Kindle

I have a new science fiction short story titled "A War On A World" on Kindle. You can get it at The Amazon link provided here.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Rest in Peace Robin Wiliams

This is how I like to remember him.

Monday, June 23, 2014

Last Train to Murder and Other Stories

A part of the profits from the sales of this book go to the Davy Jones Equine Memorial Fund.

Monday, June 16, 2014

with great power is free today on kindle

if you have a kindle you can get the book With Great Power for free at amazon.com Click here to get the book.

Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Guest Post: Evolution of a Cover by Elizabeth Delana Rosa

 
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About the Book:

COMING JUNE 13, 2014

Cover completeTitle: Queen of the Loch

Series: Children of the Loch Saga

Author: Elizabeth Delana Rosa

Published: Expected publishing June 13th, 2014

Word Count: Approximately 42,000

Genre: YA Paranormal

Synopsis:

Nineteen year old, Jaelyn Adena McDonnell, known as J.J. to all, just found out she is not who she thought she was. On her twentieth birthday, a handsome man shows up on her porch with a marriage edict and news that the grandfather she has never met, has died. Her world is about to change forever. J.J. must make the perilous journey to the Loch and take her place on its throne. With no idea, what is expected of her and dark forces closing in at every turn, will J.J. be able to accept her destiny or will she be stopped her before she can? Come join this first person account of a young woman’s journey to finding herself and those she meets along the way. Previously released as a free novella named Child of the Loch, this is a completely new novel based on the same premise with new characters, renamed characters and completely revamped story-line. The novella has stayed in the top 20 of Christian Fantasy and Science fiction Free Kindle since its publishing date in November of 2013. The expected publishing date is June 13, 2014. While it maintains a great level of clean reading and it references a faith, it is in no way preachy.

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Cover Art from Start to Finish…

When doing a cover, you first must identify the character. My character of choice was Jaelyn, I spent time searching through a variety of pictures from www.canstockphoto.com and found the perfect one, but she needed work.

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I trolled the internet’s vast collection flames, scars and plugged them into Photoshop. It’s important that all the elements come together.

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Finally, I touched up the Color and added the lighting and Font. I won’t go into all I did but I will share the evolution of the cover with you.

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These covers are for the Novella. I released it twice but re-covered it 3 times.

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Bio:

Elizabeth Delana Rosa has always been a writer. When she first learned to write in Kindergarten, she wrote about pigs who “groo” wings and became “butterfys.” Elizabeth knew way back then that she would have a love affair with writing. It overtook her life and has been a constant companion. Now over 20 years later, that love flows over into writing blogs, reviews, poetry and fantasy novels. Lastly Elizabeth is a big nerd. She loves Fantasy, YA, Paranormal Romance, and Sci-Fi books. Her dream is to promote Authors and help them reach the highest level of Success, while writing her own YA and NA Fantasy Novels. She often says,

I hope that my stories connect with people of all ages, genders and races. All it takes is a good story to unite people who wouldn't normally be on the same side.

Follow Elizabeth on Social Media:

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Monday, June 02, 2014

Complete Series of the Brady Bunch on sale $48.99

If you like the Brady Bunch here is good news. You can get the complete series on DVD at Amazon. Normally it is $110 but now it is selling for $48.99. Click on the photo to go to the site to buy it.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Project: Hero Free Sample on Free Comic Book Day

Just set out to get a handful of samplers of my novel Project: Hero to giveaway on Free Comic Book day at Comic Book World in Florence, Ky. On Turfway Road. Stop buy and get them while they last.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

The return of Gravy Girl is great


Five stars all around. Mr. Ciccolini has a home run with this series and the Return of Gravy Girl is great!. It has a message about stopping bullying and even tells how bullying can keep some kids from doing well in school. Told with fun and humor, The Return of Gravy Girl is recommended for any adult or child to read and enjoy. Get it at Amazon at

Friday, January 17, 2014

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

If you would like to help special Olympics please sponsor my brother-in-law for the polar plunge at the following link. http://soky.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1090641&supId=398271161