Author Interview with Scott Riekstins
Come behind the scenes and join us for the second of our author interview series where we chat to authors about their books and their author journey. Scott Riekstins has written two unique and entertaining children's books and a collection of poetry. Today he talks to us about his latest book Wink and The New […]
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Author Interview with Mark Restaino
Come behind the scenes and join us for the first of our author interview series where we chat to authors about their books and their author journey. Mark Restaino is a successful children's author with six books under his belt and today he talks to us about author experiences and his latest book Jesus, Do […]
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Indie author industry news - May 2019
There's been some interesting stuff happening in the publishing world and we wanted to share it with you in an easy bite size read. IngramSpark is running a fabulous competition. IngramSpark is giving authors the chance to display their books at various book fairs for free! Get in fast as the comp ends on the […]
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IngramSpark price increase for self-published authors explained
An IngramSpark price increase has just been announced for the production of all books and this is how it will impact self-published authors. It always sends a sudden down the spine when you see the words “price increase” in the subject of an email. So it was when IngramSpark sent out an email today. […]
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The best new Christmas book for kids stars Willy Nilly
Old Mate Media’s new release children’s book Christmas Chimney Challenge is available now in print and as an eBook via Amazon Paperback, Amazon Kindle and Apple Books. Willy Nilly has a problem. There is only two days left till Christmas and he has just realised his house does not have a chimney. If he has […]
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How does Createspace merging with KDP Paperback affect you?
In news that no one is surprised to hear, this week Amazon announced that Createspace and KDP are going to be merged into one operation. Effectively with KDP taking over Createspace. Whilst predicted since the roll out of KDP Paperback, now that it's here, what does it mean for you?How is Createspace merging with KDP […]
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Seeds and Trees a three times bestseller
Brandon Walden’s delightful exploration into the power of words, Seeds and Trees, goes to the top with a bullet. For the last couple of months we have been working with American author Brandon Walden on his book Seeds and Trees. It’s a truly delightful tale. It focuses on a young prince who gathers and plants […]
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IngramSpark interview: Answers to your self-publishing questions
Old Mate Media talks exclusively to the Australian account manager for IngramSpark, Emma Hall, about the print-on-demand market. There is one debate you're bound to find raging in every self-publishing community, it's IngramSpark or KDP (formally Createspace)? The two dominant players in print-on-demand both have their advantages and disadvantages. We had plenty of self-publishing questions […]
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Mindfulness children’s book Zary Little Wisdoms goes free
Meet Zary, the Spirit Warrior that will nurture your children through their times of need. Old Mate Media is delighted to announce the digital release of this wonderful mindfulness guide for children, Zary Little Wisdoms by Kay Andrews. What is Zary Little Wisdoms? Zary’s Little Wisdoms is an empowering book for kids. It’s full of […]
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Austin the Australian is in production
Old Mate Media reveals a brand new children’s picture book taking kids to the land down under. There’s nothing quite as exciting as starting a new children’s picture book, and it’s something we get to do a lot here at Old Mate Media. Our latest project is particularly close to our hearts, given that we're […]
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