Book Publishing

[close] Cactus Moon is a new generation publisher. We are a small, hands-on, independent publisher looking to carve out a niche in the big business of books. We are dedicated to our authors and their success as well as providing entertaining and enlightening books to our readers. We understand the challenges of being a small, independent publisher but we also see it as an advantage. Cactus Moon has the ability to take chances on new, talented voices and work closely with the author to create an unforgettable book and win loyal readers.

[close] Originally started as a high school business project in the spring of 2014, teen author, Melissa M. Futrell, created a business plan about starting up a book publishing company aiming young teenage writers. Her then business teacher thought it was a great idea and constantly showed it to the class. Having the motivation from someone who inspired her to become an International Business major in college two years later, the sixteen year old began researching more about the industry that she grew to love ever since she was a little girl. At eighteen years old and entering her second semester in college, she founded a book review site and became a promoter for independent authors. She hosted giveaways on her Instagram account creating an "Author Hop Book Tour" in which she invited other bookstagrammers from around the world to request free digital books given by the authors in exchange for an honest review. With over 35,000 followers on that very Instagram account, and having to promote authors like Mike Lackey, Michael Weekly, and India's #1 Bestselling Author, Karan Bajaj, to introduce his book into the United States, Futrell decided it was time to add something that she loved. She added a new division to the THE POLYETHNIC and that is to publish novels around the world, written by teens and adults under the age of 30. At The Polyethnic, our goal is to search for one of a kind novels written by authors all over the world and to publish books that makes us laugh like there is no tomorrow, smile when they meet their first love, and cry as we lose our favorite character to the most hateful villain in the story. The Polyethnic has a purpose in this world. We want to inspire young writers that you are never too young to become a published author, and by just following your dreams, you can create something amazing that can help change the world.

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.

[close] Have questions about what it's like behind the scenes of book publishing? Are you an author looking for some tips? Dying to know more about Kate, Mac, Nick or Grace? I'm an open book from August 30, 2013 through September 27, 2013 so please send me your questions and comments!