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Tactical 16 Signs GT Cleveland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs GT Cleveland for“Mother’s Day: The Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines”This poignant, personal story traces the story of “Lucky Lima,” the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq War.Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of GT Cleveland for Mother’s Day: The Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines.In his debut book,...
Where Did Your Royalty Go?
Royalties can be confusing to the new author. I know an author that once received a check from his publisher for a mere 39 cents. Frustration can ensue when you used a royalty calculator, and your royalty payment is much less than what you calculated. The question is, where is all the money going?...
Tactical 16 Signs John Morrin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs John Morrin for “Riddles in the Dark: The Never-Ending Battle”Raw, unfiltered poems detail the pain behind mental health struggles veterans face daily.Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today...
Why Am I Writing?
The Two Worlds of Becoming an AuthorSo, you want to be an Author? Writing is putting the stories in our head into a format where we can share it with others, or simply keep it for our own enjoyment later. There are two distinct parts to being an author that do not necessarily apply to just being...
Tactical 16 Signs Spencer Anderson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Spencer Anderson for “Survive The Night”Step back in time as WWII rages and a family faces down the worst of circumstances.Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of Spencer...
Tactical 16 Signs KA Brown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs KA Brown for “Survive The Night”This intriguing whodunit plays off current political tensions with twists and turns you won’t see coming.Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing...
Tactical 16 Signs Tom Hardy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Tom Hardy for “Fitness For Busy Dads”Certified personal trainer and AGR soldier Tom Hardy offers on-the-go fathers a plan for a healthier life.Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the...
Tactical 16 Signs Deborah Spencer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Deborah A. Spencer for “The First Enterprize: A Legendary Little Ship With a Storied Name”Spencer traces the full story of this historic ship from its conception and construction in 1799 to its ultimate demise in...
Tactical 16 Signs Ward Mayfield
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Retired Army Staff Sgt. Ward Mayfield for “Lessons from Uncle Sam”Embark on a grueling journey alongside bomb disposal teams facing off with death on the battlefield.Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16...
Tactical 16 Signs Michael McGarrey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Michael McGarrey for “Life’s Memorable Moments: A Collection of Short Stories”Michael McGarrey gives readers a reason to smile with his compilation of delightful short stories.Colorado Springs, Colo. - -...
Tactical 16 Signs Spencer Emch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Spencer Emch for "Time of Flight: A Gun Pilot’s Story"Go on an unforgettable journey of discovery with Spencer Emch as he deploys to Iraq.Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing...
Tactical 16 Signs Victor Morris
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Victor R. Morris for “Marsi Goes to Mars” Young readers embark on the adventure of a lifetime to Mars in Victor R. Morris' debut book.Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the...
Tactical 16 Signs Lee L. Kelley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Lee L. Kelly for “Look to the Warriors: 12 Perspectives to Cultivate Inner Peace”Lee Kelley provides a narrative which is both inspiring and practical for anyone on a self-development journeyColorado Springs, Colo....
Tactical 16 Signs Jeff Clark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Jeff Clark for “Hear These Truths: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Leadership Algorithm”Jeff Clark equips readers with essential tools to define their leadership philosophy for success.Colorado Springs, Colo. -...
Tactical 16 Signs Skyla Pearson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Skyla Pearson for “Look to the Warriors: 12 Perspectives to Cultivate Inner Peace”Skyla Pearson shares a raw, unfiltered account of life as a minority and a woman serving in the U.S. Navy.Colorado Springs, Colo. - -...
Tactical 16 Signs Kimberly DeFiori
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Kimberly DeFiori for “Lessons from Thor”Female veteran and author Kimberly DeFiori shares crucial life messages she learned from her service dog while struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Colorado...
National Fraternal Order of Police 65th National Conference Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer CEO, Tactical 16 Publishing 719-398-8002 Tactical 16 Publishing Named as a National Fraternal Order of Police 65th National Conference Sponsor Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 Publishing, a veteran-owned national publisher, announced today it...
Where Did Your Royalty Go?
Royalties can be confusing to the new author. I know an author that once received a check from his publisher for a mere 39 cents. Frustration can ensue when you used a royalty calculator, and your royalty payment is much less than what you calculated. The question is, where is all the money going?...
Becoming a Profitable Author
Step One: Write the best book ever. Step Two: Land a contract with a sick amount paid in advance. Step Three: Sit around and wait for fat royalty checks to land in the mailbox. I can almost hear the laughter from those who have published a book or are in the process of finding a publisher. If it...
Therapeutic Value of Writing
The therapeutic value of writing has been studied for over 30 years. James Pennebaker Ph.D. conducted experiments with writing as a therapy and the benefits of writing starting in the late 1980s. Benefits like, better retention of information and, a better understanding of the past are but a few....
Tactical 16 Signs Leah Anaya
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Schafer, CEO719-622-6161 Tactical 16 Signs Leah Anaya for “Policeman Daddy”Leah Anaya gives readers a unique perspective of a police officer’s day through a young child’s eyes. Colorado Springs, Colo. - - Tactical 16 publishing company announced today the...
Publishing a Book? What you need to know.
Let us begin by outlining a few sobering facts about self-publishing and the realities of becoming a published author. I have learned that expectation management is critical in publishing a book. Just a warning, this might hurt a bit. In 2018, there were over 1.68 million print and e-books...