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AUGUSTA-BASED HARBOR HOUSE
CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF BOOK PUBLISHING

AUGUSTA , Ga. - In the summer of 1998, Augusta author E. Randall Floyd had just finished his first novel--a 400-page Civil War book chronicling the horrifying ordeal of a Georgia foot soldier serving with Gen. Robert E. Lee across the killing fields of Virginia--when he began looking around for a publisher.

Offers from major book publishing houses poured in, but Floyd--a veteran journalist, history professor, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and author of eight previous nonfiction books--was not pleased by advances from the likes of St. Martin 's Press and HarperCollins.

He decided to publish the book himself.

"Back then, self-publishing was in its infancy, and the opportunities for promotion-minded, workaholic authors were unlimited," Floyd said. "I had lots of marketing and sales experience and just thought I could do a better job of promoting the book."

Floyd formed a small company for the purpose of publishing that one title, Deep in the Heart, which received critical acclaim by Publishers Weekly, Washington Post and dozens of other national reviewers. The Chattanooga Free Press called it ìbetter than Cold Mountain Öand easier to read."

He contracted with a top-ranked Michigan printer--McNaughton & Gunn--to manufacture the book, then signed distribution agreements with Book World and National Book Network, the top two distributors in the country.

The hardest part came after Deep in the Heart's release.

"I put more than 100,000 miles on my Grand Cherokee, visiting every bookstore from Washington, D.C., to Florida ," Floyd said. "In those days, I sold dozens of cases of books directly to Books-A-Million, Borders and Barnes & Noble and countless independents and library systems."

He even attracted the interest of several Hollywood movie producers but backed away because of pressure to modify the storyline.

Ten years and some sixty books later, Floyd's upstart company--Harbor House--is still going strong. Recognized recently by Publishers Weekly as one of the top 15 small book publishing houses in the country, Harbor House publishes about eight titles each year, ranging in subject from Civil War, Americana, thrillers and biography to New Age, faith-based, political and current events.

"It's been quite a roll, made even more significant when you consider the fact that 50 percent of the publishing houses that were in business when I launched back in the summer of 1998 have long since closed their doors."

Started in the basement of Floyd's Columbia County home, today Harbor House is headquartered in a historic house in downtown Augusta. The company and it various subsidiaries employ eight full-time people and a number of part-time distributors, artists, designers, writers and photographers. Many of the Harbor House authors hail from the southeast, including Augusta , Dublin and Gainesville, Ga., along with Columbia, Charleston and Graniteville, S.C. Harbor House also has authors from California, New Hampshire, Texas and Pennsylvania.

Imprints of Harbor House include BatWing Press, which specializes in the horror genre, and Savannah River Press, formed to help publish new and emerging authors of mainstream fiction.

Deep in the Heart , the book that launched it all, went on to sell more than 100,000 copies and remains Harbor House's all-time bestseller. His company's second grossing book--also by Floyd--is 100 of the World's Greatest Mysteries.

Part of Harbor House's model for success has been its ability to garner reprint rights from the likes of Barnes & Noble and foreign publishers. All of Floyd's own titles have been reprinted in hardback by the giant retailer, while many of his and other company titles have been republished in Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic and other European countries.

While Floyd's basic business model has changed in recent years to adapt to the times, his underlying philosophy remains the same:

"Publish good books and people will buy them," he explained.

For more information, contact publicity at publicity@harborhousebooks.com

CALLING ALL HORROR WRITERS...

AUGUSTA , Ga. - Can you write like Stephen King or Dean Koontz?

Do you crank out book-length manuscripts based on the nightmares that keep you awake at night?

Are you looking for a national publisher to work with you in developing your next book-length horror novel?

If your answer is yes to these questions, you might want to consider one of two things--seeking immediate psychiatric help, or submitting your finished manuscript to BatWing Press for possible publication.

BatWing Press, Harbor House's "new" horror line, is looking for talented, Web-savvy authors capable of churning out finely crafted works of rib-piercing horror aimed at inflicting maximum shock and fear among today's new breed of net-tuned readers.

"Caped vampires and clattering chains are still very much in vogue," says publisher E. Randall Floyd, "but we're also looking for writers with an instinctive flair and appeal to a newly emerging base of horror fans who have grown up surfing the Web."

Horror fiction remains one of the top-selling genres in the book business with strong subsidiary rights potential.

"Where do you think Hollywood gets all those ideas for its horror offerings?" asked Floyd.

"So, if you think you're the next James Herbert, John Saul or Mary Higgins Clark, don't pass up this golden opportunity to have your book evaluated--and perhaps published--by one of the nation's leading horror publishing imprints.

"We're working hard to make BatWing Press the lead go-to horror line in the nation," Floyd added. "To accomplish that goal, we are looking for the best writers of horror available."

Submit your finished manuscript, along with a detailed author bio, suggested marketing plans, and a one-page summary to BatWing Press, 111 Tenth Street , Augusta , GA 30901 . Don't forget to include a SASE for a reply. No phone calls, please.

For more information, contact publicity at publicity@harborhousebooks.com

Book Publisher E. Randall Floyd reaches
beyond Augusta with latest book deal

Harbor House Books continues to find international appeal.

Russian publisher Premiere Publishing has agreed to translate and publish Harbor House founder and publisher E. Randall Floyd's best-selling title, 100 of the World's Greatest Mysteries, into the Russian language.

"International readers are fascinated by Randall Floyd titles," explained Peggy Cheney, Harbor House assistant publisher. "Readers seem to love his interesting topics and simply told chapters."

Floyd explores the many questions of the universe in his heavily researched book and addresses strange and unusual topics like "The Fires of Heaven," "The Search for Noah's Ark " and even "Bigfoot and his Hairy Kin."

Harbor House is especially grateful to New York agent Ryan Dreher of Rights Unlimited for his successful hand in completing this exciting deal.

"Ryan has been a delight to work with," said Cheney. "His efforts are much appreciated by the Harbor House family."

But this is not the first time that a Harbor House title has been translated and published into another language.

In the Realm of Miracles and Visions , another title by Floyd, will soon be published in Polish. This is the second title translated into Polish. The other is 100 of the World's Greatest Mysteries .

Most of Floyd's books are re-published in hardback by Barnes & Noble.

It is also worth noting that Harbor House author Steve Ruthenbeck's The Dogs of War has been translated and published in the Czechoslovakian language by D-Consult Publisher of the Czech Republic . The horror title is about werewolves raiding France during World War II.

"This is an exciting time for Harbor House Books," said Cheney. "We are flattered that our titles are gaining such global recognition."

For more information, contact publicity at (706) 738-0354 or publicity@harborhousebooks.com

Magazine Intern Wanted!

Job Description:

This internship is an exciting opportunity for communications, journalism, graphic design, marketing and advertising students who are passionate about all things magazine related. The right intern(s) will become familiar with all facets of magazine publication from editorial to sales and design to distribution.

This position is unpaid, but your duties will include (but not be limited to)

Distributing magazines
Fact-checking
Editing copy
Developing stories
Writing stories
Taking photos
Laying out and designing pages
Contacting possible advertisers

This is NOT a “go-fer” intern position. There will be no need to go and get coffee and perform other menial tasks. This is a fast-paced, always-something-to-do position requiring a high level of enthusiasm and motivation.

Qualifications:

Major in or be studying communications, journalism, graphic design, public relations, marketing or advertising
Be able to commit to an internship for the entire term
Be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Multi-tasking is a must!
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills--both written and verbal
Excellent organizational skills
Show creativity to get bonus consideration
Professionalism
Contacting possible advertisers

About Pillars of Augusta Life Magazine:

We are the “People Magazine” of Augusta. We profile interesting and unusual members of the Augusta community--the movers and shakers and trendsetters, people doing interesting and unusual things with their lives--from artists and teachers to doctors and bankers.

Your first assignment: call 706-738-0354 or send your cover letter, resume and 1-2 clips to
Peggy Cheney, Magazine Director, Pillars of Augusta Life, 111 Tenth Street, Augusta, GA 30901--ASAP!





News AUGUSTA-BASED HARBOR HOUSE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF BOOK PUBLISHING AUGUSTA , Ga. - In the summer of 1998, Augusta author E. Randall Floyd had just finished his first novel--a 400-page Civil War book chronicling the horrifying ordeal of a Georgia foot soldier serving with Gen. Robert E. Lee across the killing fields of Virginia--when he began looking around for a publisher. Offers from major book publishing houses poured in, but Floyd--a veteran journalist, history professor, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and author of eight previous nonfiction books--was not pleased by advances from the likes of St. Martin 's Press and HarperCollins. He decided to publish the book himself. "Back then, self-publishing was in its infancy, and the opportunities for promotion-minded, workaholic authors were unlimited," Floyd said. "I had lots of marketing and sales experience and just thought I could do a better job of promoting the book." Floyd formed a small company for the purpose of publishing that one title, Deep in the Heart, which received critical acclaim by Publishers Weekly, Washington Post and dozens of other national reviewers. The Chattanooga Free Press called it ìbetter than Cold Mountain Öand easier to read." He contracted with a top-ranked Michigan printer--McNaughton & Gunn--to manufacture the book, then signed distribution agreements with Book World and National Book Network, the top two distributors in the country. The hardest part came after Deep in the Heart's release. "I put more than 100,000 miles on my Grand Cherokee, visiting every bookstore from Washington, D.C., to Florida ," Floyd said. "In those days, I sold dozens of cases of books directly to Books-A-Million, Borders and Barnes & Noble and countless independents and library systems." He even attracted the interest of several Hollywood movie producers but backed away because of pressure to modify the storyline. Ten years and some sixty books later, Floyd's upstart company--Harbor House--is still going strong. Recognized recently by Publishers Weekly as one of the top 15 small book publishing houses in the country, Harbor House publishes about eight titles each year, ranging in subject from Civil War, Americana, thrillers and biography to New Age, faith-based, political and current events. "It's been quite a roll, made even more significant when you consider the fact that 50 percent of the publishing houses that were in business when I launched back in the summer of 1998 have long since closed their doors." Started in the basement of Floyd's Columbia County home, today Harbor House is headquartered in a historic house in downtown Augusta. The company and it various subsidiaries employ eight full-time people and a number of part-time distributors, artists, designers, writers and photographers. Many of the Harbor House authors hail from the southeast, including Augusta , Dublin and Gainesville, Ga., along with Columbia, Charleston and Graniteville, S.C. Harbor House also has authors from California, New Hampshire, Texas and Pennsylvania. Imprints of Harbor House include BatWing Press, which specializes in the horror genre, and Savannah River Press, formed to help publish new and emerging authors of mainstream fiction. Deep in the Heart , the book that launched it all, went on to sell more than 100,000 copies and remains Harbor House's all-time bestseller. His company's second grossing book--also by Floyd--is 100 of the World's Greatest Mysteries. Part of Harbor House's model for success has been its ability to garner reprint rights from the likes of Barnes & Noble and foreign publishers. All of Floyd's own titles have been reprinted in hardback by the giant retailer, while many of his and other company titles have been republished in Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic and other European countries. While Floyd's basic business model has changed in recent years to adapt to the times, his underlying philosophy remains the same: "Publish good books and people will buy them," he explained. For more information, contact publicity at publicity@harborhousebooks.com CALLING ALL HORROR WRITERS... AUGUSTA , Ga. - Can you write like Stephen King or Dean Koontz? Do you crank out book-length manuscripts based on the nightmares that keep you awake at night? Are you looking for a national publisher to work with you in developing your next book-length horror novel? If your answer is yes to these questions, you might want to consider one of two things--seeking immediate psychiatric help, or submitting your finished manuscript to BatWing Press for possible publication. BatWing Press, Harbor House's "new" horror line, is looking for talented, Web-savvy authors capable of churning out finely crafted works of rib-piercing horror aimed at inflicting maximum shock and fear among today's new breed of net-tuned readers. "Caped vampires and clattering chains are still very much in vogue," says publisher E. Randall Floyd, "but we're also looking for writers with an instinctive flair and appeal to a newly emerging base of horror fans who have grown up surfing the Web." Horror fiction remains one of the top-selling genres in the book business with strong subsidiary rights potential. "Where do you think Hollywood gets all those ideas for its horror offerings?" asked Floyd. "So, if you think you're the next James Herbert, John Saul or Mary Higgins Clark, don't pass up this golden opportunity to have your book evaluated--and perhaps published--by one of the nation's leading horror publishing imprints. "We're working hard to make BatWing Press the lead go-to horror line in the nation," Floyd added. "To accomplish that goal, we are looking for the best writers of horror available." Submit your finished manuscript, along with a detailed author bio, suggested marketing plans, and a one-page summary to BatWing Press, 111 Tenth Street , Augusta , GA 30901 . Don't forget to include a SASE for a reply. No phone calls, please. For more information, contact publicity at publicity@harborhousebooks.com Book Publisher E. Randall Floyd reaches beyond Augusta with latest book deal Harbor House Books continues to find international appeal. Russian publisher Premiere Publishing has agreed to translate and publish Harbor House founder and publisher E. Randall Floyd's best-selling title, 100 of the World's Greatest Mysteries, into the Russian language. "International readers are fascinated by Randall Floyd titles," explained Peggy Cheney, Harbor House assistant publisher. "Readers seem to love his interesting topics and simply told chapters." Floyd explores the many questions of the universe in his heavily researched book and addresses strange and unusual topics like "The Fires of Heaven," "The Search for Noah's Ark " and even "Bigfoot and his Hairy Kin." Harbor House is especially grateful to New York agent Ryan Dreher of Rights Unlimited for his successful hand in completing this exciting deal. "Ryan has been a delight to work with," said Cheney. "His efforts are much appreciated by the Harbor House family." But this is not the first time that a Harbor House title has been translated and published into another language. In the Realm of Miracles and Visions , another title by Floyd, will soon be published in Polish. This is the second title translated into Polish. The other is 100 of the World's Greatest Mysteries . Most of Floyd's books are re-published in hardback by Barnes & Noble. It is also worth noting that Harbor House author Steve Ruthenbeck's The Dogs of War has been translated and published in the Czechoslovakian language by D-Consult Publisher of the Czech Republic . The horror title is about werewolves raiding France during World War II. "This is an exciting time for Harbor House Books," said Cheney. "We are flattered that our titles are gaining such global recognition." For more information, contact publicity at (706) 738-0354 or publicity@harborhousebooks.com Magazine Intern Wanted! Job Description: This internship is an exciting opportunity for communications, journalism, graphic design, marketing and advertising students who are passionate about all things magazine related. The right intern(s) will become familiar with all facets of magazine publication from editorial to sales and design to distribution. This position is unpaid, but your duties will include (but not be limited to) Distributing magazines Fact-checking Editing copy Developing stories Writing stories Taking photos Laying out and designing pages Contacting possible advertisers This is NOT a “go-fer” intern position. There will be no need to go and get coffee and perform other menial tasks. This is a fast-paced, always-something-to-do position requiring a high level of enthusiasm and motivation. Qualifications: Major in or be studying communications, journalism, graphic design, public relations, marketing or advertising Be able to commit to an internship for the entire term Be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Multi-tasking is a must! Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills--both written and verbal Excellent organizational skills Show creativity to get bonus consideration Professionalism Contacting possible advertisers About Pillars of Augusta Life Magazine: We are the “People Magazine” of Augusta. We profile interesting and unusual members of the Augusta community--the movers and shakers and trendsetters, people doing interesting and unusual things with their lives--from artists and teachers to doctors and bankers. Your first assignment: call 706-738-0354 or send your cover letter, resume and 1-2 clips to Peggy Cheney, Magazine Director, Pillars of Augusta Life, 111 Tenth Street, Augusta, GA 30901--ASAP!	5/15/08 Calling all Horror Writers... Augusta, Ga. - BatWing Press, Harbor House's "new" horror line, is looking for talented, Web-savvy authors capable of churning out finely crafted works of rib-piercing horror aimed at inflicting maximum shock and fear among today's new breed of net-tuned readers. 9/17/07 Book Publisher E. Randall Floyd reaches beyond Augusta with latest book deal Augusta, Ga. - Harbor House Books continues to find international appeal. 9/12/07 Magazine Intern Wanted! Augusta, Ga. - This internship is an exciting opportunity for communications, journalism, graphic design, marketing and advertising students who are passionate about all things magazine related. 5/10/07 Metro Spirit reviews A Few Flowers For My Soul Augusta, Ga. - Beauty of botanicals leads one author to book. > News Archives

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