"The Bobby Ozuna Show"--June 17th, 2009

"The Bobby Ozuna Show"--June 17th, 2009

I will feature my friend, literary companion and inclusion author for my next book tonight on The Bobby Ozuna Show: Melissa M. Williams of LongTale Publishing. She is the author of the children's chapter-book series, Iggy the Iguana and as you will see, a true inspiration and sample of success in the indie publishing world.

Melissa M. Williams is offering a "Children's Writing and Illustration Camp" next week in Houston, Texas. We will discuss three scholarships she is giving away to three lucky children in the Houston, TX area and also discuss aspects of her second release in the Iggy the Iguana children's chapter-book series: Summer League. Lastly, we will discuss her brand-building and concepts that have helped her create true literary self-publishing success.

She will be giving away three scholarships to children in the Houston, Texas area, insterested in attenting the writing and illustration camp. So, you won't want to miss this interview!

To learn more about the creative writing camp or to contact Melissa M. Williams, follow this URL:
LongTale Publishing CREATIVE WRITING & ILLUSTRATION CAMP for children


Show Time:     7pm CST, via Artist First Radio Network
Show Place:    The Bobby Ozuna Show on Artist First Radio Network
*Simply click the Listen Live button @ 7PM*



Talking Points for June 17th, 2009

*The Quest of the Independent Author, inclusion chapter for indie authors

Author Tweed Scott on The Bobby Ozuna Show LIVE

"The Bobby Ozuna Show"--June 10th, 2009

Tonight I will feature author Tweed Scott, LIVE on The Bobby Ozuna Show. He is an author, public speaker and President of the Writer's League of Texas. Tonight we will discuss his publishing endeavors, get the story behind-the-story to his wonderful non-fiction title--Texas In Her Own Words--and lastly discuss his work within the publishing and literary community. You surely won't want to miss this interview...

You can post questions for my guest, Mr. Tweed Scott, here on this blog tonight. You can also connect with him via Twitter and Facebook. Also, to learn more about him, check out his homepage.

Show Time:     7PM CST
Show Place:   The Bobby Ozuna Show, on Artist First Radio Network
*Simply click the LISTEN LIVE button to stream the interview*


...supporting the independent arts...

~Bobby Ozuna
Author | Public Speaker | Book Coach | Press Release Services | Ghost-Writer

The Bobby Ozuna Show--May 26th, 2009

It's amazing how easily a simple query or question can open a door of opportunity if you just ask. The Bible says, You have not because you ask not and also says, Ask and it shall be given. Of course, both of these scriptures are relevant ONLY to the person who is diligently seeking the wisdom and insight of God. My journey in life has taken me through many paths, some right and some of my own free choosing, were the wrong ones. As I work to develop the skills, talents and gifts I have been blessed with, I learn a little more everyday how I can apply them to be a blessing to another person's life.

My show--The Bobby Ozuna Show--has been a blessing to many already. I have no doubt God has allowed me this opportunity to bless others as they venture to find their "place" within the world with relation to the gifts they were given. The Bible says all gifts come from Heaven above. And I believe we are responsible for sharing that gift with the world and if you do so, the world will share itself with you. In less than six months I have collected a huge support and audience for my show as part of the Artist First Radio Network and I am working diligently to reach greater numbers in hopes that each week's guest will have a platform as big as any traditional author on the market.



This week I will feature a man who needs no formal introduction within the indie literary world. Mr. John Kremer has been a spokesman for proper efforts, collaboration, networking and marketability of the independently published author. I asked him last week if he would accept an invitation to be a guest and without any delay, he said yes. If you are one of those people who (for some reason) don't know who Mr. Kremer is, well, he is the author of several marketing books, but the most well known being: 1,000 Ways to Market your Books.

I hope you join me tomorrow night (Wedneday May 17th) @ 7PM CST via Artist First Radio Network as I discuss aspects or proper self promotion and marketing from a man who shares so much insight for those looking to follow the voice within their souls. Simply click on the LISTEN LIVE/On Air button to stream the show.

To stay current with this blog, be sure to subscribe. If you are looking for something new to read, please shift through my Shelfari bookshelf below and check out the books of my previous and upcoming guests on my show, The Bobby Ozuna Show.

...supporting the independent arts...

~Bobby Ozuna

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"The Bobby Ozuna Show"--May 20th, 2009

Tonight on the newly revamped and renamed edition of The Bobby Ozuna Show I will feature author John J. Pecchio and his book, Hell Behind Prison Walls. In this non-fiction book the author talks about his experiences of being locked away in an all-male, maximum security prison--the Elmira Correction Facility--and shares his experiences of working within the prison system for over 25 years.

You can learn more about tonight's guest--John J. Pecchio and his books or contact him to book guest appearnces, interviews, etc, by visiting his official homepage: John J. Pecchio homepage.

Hell Behind Prison Walls, Synopsis:

Shams, charades, and circus from 25 years of instructing inmates. Hell Behind Prison Walls is the story of a Vocational Instructor teaching and working for twenty-five years in a New York Prison system.

This author talks about his experiences of being locked away in an all-male, maximum security prison, the Elmira Correctional Facility. This prison is well known as one of the worst and more dangerous prisons in New York State.

John Pecchio says, "One must look at prisons as a small town isolated from civilization. They are infested with fear, greed, ignorance, manipulation, and power."

Click HERE to read more about this book...

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If you would like to book (your) author(s) LIVE interview appearance, schedule an author "book plug" or learn more about our sponsor rates, query here via email.

Other books by the author... The Devil's Den of Prison and Justice

Talking Points for Wednesday May 20th, 2009

*LightningSource announces test launch of Espresso Book Machine (click to see Video)
*Amazon Cuts Social Networking Features for Authors
*New features, shows and services for Ozuna Publications



...supporting the Independent Arts...

~Bobby Ozuna




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Great possibilities for the Indie Author

The quest of the independent author is a tough and sometimes, lonely road. There are thousands of books published each year and many of them perhaps aren't worthy of true publication. Others unfortunately are tossed by the wayside and disregarded or worse, because those authors didn't or were not able to land a traditional publisher neglected. As my friend Dennis Batchelder pointed out on a recent Amazon discussion board, hundreds of thousands of books per published last year between the indie and traditional publishing worlds. With such a high number of new titles produced each year, it's hard to determine whether the quality of books is degrading with each passing year. My argument is this: Whether an author or their title is worthy of print publication, only time will determine whether that author stands a chance of being a career writer. The work is hard, the hours and commitment are long and still to establish oneself, a would-be career author has to think outside the box and discover ways to stand out in an overcrowded world.

For me this road has brought me many new challenges and with that, many small victories. I am pleased to announce some major changes within my organization--Ozuna Publications--with relation to what I can offer the literary world, especially independent authors. It has taken me a little over four years to establish myself within the literary world and in doing so, I have extended my abilities, services and expertise to more than simple story-telling.

For starters, my show, The Soul of Humanity, has now been changed to The Bobby Ozuna Show. Part of establishing yourself as a credible source of information, in any business, is working hard to build a mantra or brand for your name. What hurt me in the beginning by publishing Proud Souls under an obvious self-published imprint of Ozuna Publications has now become a center piece for my business. Ozuna Publications now features one of the biggest shows on The Artist First Radio Network. My show streams LIVE every Wednesday night and it is gathering a huge following and momentum for other indie authors. Not only do I offer a huge online world-wide listening platform but effective immediatley I am offering Press/Marketing packages to help advertise and promote each weekly guest. Those packages will be posted on my homepage: Ozunapub this week. On top of that, I am going to launch a spin-off show on Blog Talk Radio's network: The Independent Author. This show will stream LIVE every week and feature articles--written by indie authors and experts--pertinent to the world of self-publishing. I will also feature indie authors and discuss aspects of their careers.

Because my show is making huge advances with online listener support, I am pleased to announce various sponsorship rates. I will offer two sponsorship rates and one "author" plug rate for monthly air/online advertisement. The "author book plug:" feature will give an author the opportunity to spotlight their book's cover image on my blog, "Drawing Stories...With Words" and also give them a two-sentence blurb announced to my world-wide listening audience for one full month. This blurb will be announced on either The Bobby Ozuna Show or my new show, The Independent Author. For sponsors, the options for rates will vary between online and air advertisement between or in conjunction with both of my show.

Also, by working to learn the business of publishing and especially after studying the works of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell and Christopher Vogler, I am now extending my Book Coach services to authors. I am accepting new submissions for potential clients. My services include plot/character development, light editorial services and insight into effective and longterm story-building techniques. No, there are no rules for writing, but yets, there are fundamental aspects that must be applied in every story, in order for them to be lasting, credible and worthy of a following.

Lastly, I will begin work with my new ghost-writing client this summer. I am taking query submissions for my ghost-writing services and those rates vary depending upon the size, nature and requirements of the book project.

You can query me via email here. I am excited about the opportunities God has given me and I am utilizing every gift, talent and ability to become a spokesman for the world of independent publishing. My hope is that within the next year, the names Bobby Ozuna and my organization, Ozuna Publications, can become a reputable force or exposure for the struggling and starving artist who considers the voices of their soul to become the staple by which they survive.

...supporting the independent arts...

~Bobby Ozuna
Ozuna Publications

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"The Soul of Humanity"--April 29th, 2009

On tonight's show I will share a recent blog post and personal struggles of my own, common to every artist. I have struggled lately to come to terms with my own journey, my place and purpose in the world with relation to my gifts and after many long hours of solitude, moments of anger, frustration and doubt and many more instances of deep prayer...I have concluded that I can go no further in my journey without recognizing the significance behind my gifts...

The article mentioned tonight (which you can read here) has sparked such hope from my fellow artist and more so from others, people just like you and me who are looking for encouraging support. I will discuss it tonight in detail and I am calling on each of you to submit your comments, feedback and questions in relation to the topic tonight. Unless my guest comes through before 7PM CST, then it will be "open mic" night for Bobby Ozuna...

Show Date & Time: 7PM CST, The Soul of Humanity via the Artist First Radio Network
URL to listen LIVE: The Soul of Humanity

*Click the LISTEN LIVE button to stream the show*

~Bobby Ozuna
www.OzunaPub.com
Bobby@Ozunapub.com

"PS: We Wanna Know"--April 27th, 2009

I was featured on "The Perceptive Marketing Hour" on Monday the 20th, with CEO and host of Perceptive Marketing, Sandy Lawrence. Being an Internet Radio Host is wonderful and for as much as I LOVE promoting the efforts of others, it was great to sit on the "other side of the microphone" and discuss aspects of my work in relation to my career as an author, public speaker and talk radio host.

If you missed the LIVE interview with Sandy Lawrence, you can now listen to the archived broadcast by following the URL below. There is about 5 minutes in the show where I was cut off--beauty of LIVE Internet radio, but our session was restored by the wonderful staff at Artist First Radio Network almost instantly.

I'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback on the show!

*Bobby on The Perceptive Marketing Hour with Sandy Lawrence*

...supporting the independent arts...

~Bobby Ozuna



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"PS: We Wanna Know"--April 20th, 2009

Tonight I will be featured on "The Perceptive Marketing Hour" with host, Sandy Lawrence of Perceptive Marketing.com. I had the pleasure of meeting Sandy at a book publishers conference in Houston, Texas at the beginning of this year and since then we have worked to establish a wondeful business relationship. Her organization, based out of Houston, Texas, specializes in author book promotion and work as a publicist firm. Tonight we will discuss the various aspects of my literary career--from my work as an independent author of PROUD SOULS, to updates about my follow-up novel, BORDERS, my vision for lectures within the literary community and lastly my efforts to support the world of independent artists on my Internet Talk Show, "The Soul of Humanity."

You can catch the show LIVE tonight @ 7PM CST via the Artist First Radio Network by navigating to the following URL and clicking the Listen Live/On Air button @ 7PM CST.

Don't forget to post your comments, questions or feedback HERE on this blog or if you wish to have your comments read tonight over the air, send them here.

The Perceptive Marketing Hour on The Artist First Radio Network

...supporting the independent arts...

~Bobby Ozuna

Ozuna Publications

Bobby@OzunaPub.com

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"Drawing The Story"--January 28th, 2009

LIVE interview with Tony Kay via the Artist First Radio Network...

If you missed my interview with Tony Kay on January 14th, you can listen to it now. The show has been archived as part of my show's archive history. If you are looking for insight into my new Internet Radio Show: The Soul of Humanity, you can find it here. Simply click under the Past Shows sidebar on the right hand side of the page.

I want to thank the Artist First Radio Network and Mr. Tony Kay for having me on their show and for allowing me the freedom to discuss every aspect of my literary career.

Be sure to bookmark the page and set a reminder for my first LIVE interview with children's fiction author, Melissa M. Williams of Long Tale Publishing. You can visit her site here and learn more about her and her work as an independent publisher.

~Bobby Ozuna
Ozuna Publications
"Drawing Stories...With Words"
817-812-2009

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