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  visual created with AI T hese Tuesday talks reflect real discussions between the management of MSI Press LLC and our own authors or those would-be authors who come through our doors but don't make the cut--yet. If you have a topic that you would like addressed, leave the question in the comment section. Chances are, in our 22 years of publishing first-time and experiences authors, we have had a conversation with one of our authors that we can share with you.   See more Publisher Conversations with Authors  HERE .  Learn more about publishing from an acquisitions editor -- how to get your book proposal accepted, why proposals are turned down/accepted, and how to find the right publisher for your book. On special sale for $5 while inventory lasts at  MSI Press webstore . Also available as an  e-book  and an  audiobook . MSI Press,  a veteran-owned   publishing house  based in  California ,  United States best known for tur...

It is Tuesday. Monday's madness is over, and Wednesday will take us over the hump, so Tuesday it is--for some serious discussion with authors. Tuesday talks mean to address authors in waiting and self-published authors who would like to go a more traditional route or who would at least like to take their steps with a publisher by their side. This week, the topic is a continuation of last week: bad reviews. In this case, the situation is politically biased reviews. Bias that leads to unfair and inaccurate reviews. The assumption is that you wrote the book with care. You cited sources, weighed perspectives, and spoke from conviction. But instead of dialogue, you were met with silence—or worse, disavowal. For authors whose work touches the fault lines of politics and faith, backlash can feel personal. Especially when it comes from friends, family, or colleagues who once stood beside you. So, what do you do when your research-based truth costs you community? 🧭 1. Reaffirm Your Integri...

  It is Tuesday. Monday's madness is over, and Wednesday will take us over the hump, so Tuesday it is--for some serious discussion with authors. Tuesday talks mean to address authors in waiting and self-published authors who would like to go a more traditional route or who would at least like to take their steps with a publisher by their side. This week, the topic is a continuation of the topic from July: bad reviews. In this case, the situation is spiritually biased reviewed.  Publishing a book rooted in faith—whether Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or Interfaith—is an act of courage. It’s a declaration of belief, a bridge to understanding, and often, a deeply personal offering. But when reviews reflect not just critique, but spiritual bias, the sting cuts deeper. So what can authors do when their work is dismissed or attacked—not for its craft, but for its convictions? 🔍 1. Spot the Bias Not all negative reviews are biased. But when a reviewer mocks religious beliefs, misreprese...

It is Tuesday. Monday's madness is over, and Wednesday will take us over the hump, so Tuesday it is--for some serious discussion with authors. Tuesday talks mean to address authors in waiting and self-published authors who would like to go a more traditional route or who would at least like to take their steps with a publisher by their side.  Many of our authors are active on various social media platforms. This week, therefore, look at ways to use tweets and posts more effectively. Visuals   Share visually appealing content such as book covers, quotes overlaid on images, and short videos discussing the book. Book Reviews Offer brief, engaging reviews of the books you read. Highlight what you loved about them and why others might enjoy them too. Author Spotlights   Feature authors and their journeys. Interviews, fun facts, or lesser-known works can draw interest. Reading Challenges:  Encourage your followers to join in on reading challenges or book clubs. Interactive...