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I am a self published author from Brooklyn, New York. I have been publishing my work since 2004 and currently have four titles on the market in print and ebook format. I write horror and fantasy fiction as well as books for young adult. I am also a playwright with stage productions in and around New York City. Visit my website at www.hobbcatpublishing.com

Friday, November 30, 2007

The Hooky Party Price Change

Hello Eeveryone,

I just wanted to let you all know that effective December 3rd, the price of my novel The Hooky Party will change from $10.99 to $13.95. In an effort to expand sales of the book this change was needed.

If you have any questions please email me at hobbcatpublishing@yahoo.com

Thank you for your support

Annual Independent and Small Press Book Fair This Upcoming Weekend Dec. 1 & 2

Hobbcat Publishing, Inc. will be present at the Annual Independent and Small Press Book Fair this upcoming weekend December 1 and 2, 2007 in New York City.

The Book Fair will be held at the New York City Center for Independnat Publishing located at 20 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.

Admission is free but a donation of $1 is being asked at the door to support the fair. So if you are around this weekend come on in and stop by. We will be on the second floor.

Hope to see you there. For more information go to www.nycip.org

Monday, October 29, 2007

BE A BOOK REVIEWER AT BARNES AND NOBLE AND BORDERS WEBSITES

I'm asking everyone who has bought and read The Hooky Party to please let the masses know what you think of it. How do you do that?

Go to either Barnes and Noble or Borders websites, search for my book and when it comes up, kindly write a review of what you think. It only takes a few minutes to do. When people see a review they tend to gravitate toward the title more and it's a great way to generate more interest in my other titles as well.

So take a moment and do a review.

Thank you all again for your support.

Friday, October 05, 2007

HOOKY PARTY UPDATE

Hello everyone. I just wanted to keep you up to date on my latest novel. As of today, since it's release in August, I have sold over 80 copies independantly. Thank you to all of you who have supported my second novel. I encourage everyone to tell a friend and get them to buy a copy as well. I have receieved a lot of positive feed back about the novel as well a wonderful review of it in The Amsterdam News.

Remember, ordering it directly from me means I can autograph it and send it to you.

Thank you all again for your support.


MLA

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

OTHER OUTLETS WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE OUR BOOKS

We have distribution going on with both Barnes and Nobles and Borders as well as Amazon. If you would like to purchase any of our books through these retailers simply go to their websites and look up our titles. You can also request these books at your local Barnes and Nobles or Borders books stores. Ask how at your closest store.

Here are their websites:

www.bn.com
www.borders.com
www.amazon.com

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

ORDERING AND DISCOUNT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: How do I order from Hobbcat Publishing, Inc.?

A: Go to www.hobbcatpresents.com and go to the bookstore. Choose the book that you wish to purchase and click on the buy now buttons. You will be directed to the purchasing pages for each book.

Q: Why are your books published by two different publishers?

A: When I wrote my first book I enlisted the services of IUniverse and published it through them. They are the current publisher of that title. The Hooky Party is published by Hobbcat Publishing, Inc. my own company.

Q: Can I get an autographed copy of a book?

A: You can get an autographed copy of The Hooky Party if you order it directly from me. I will sign it when you purchase it and send it to you. Currently A Gamble of Faith is being offered through another company. If you order directly through them, the book will be shipped from that publisher, not from me. I am working on changing that so you can purchase it along side The Hooky Party.

Q: Do you give discounts on bulk orders on your titles?

A: At the current time we are not offering discounts on bulk orders for The Hooky Party. For discounts for A Gamble of Faith contact the publisher IUniverse for details.

Q: Do you offer any deals with bulk orders of The Hooky Party?

A: For every 50 books you buy I will throw in a free copy.

THE HOOKY PARTY BOOK REVIEW IN THE AMSTERDAM NEWS

On Thursday September 27th, head down to your local newsstand or magazine shop and pick up a copy of the Amsterdam News. In it you will find a book review of my new book The Hooky Party. Pass the word on to your friends and family.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Book Review of The Hooky Party in the Amsterdam News

I have been told that on Thursday September 27th, 2007 there will be a book review of The Hooky Party in that issue of The Amsterdam News. I will keep you posted on the details as the date gets closer.

Thank You to all who came by the Hobbcat Publishing, Inc. Table

I wanted to extend a thank you to all of you who came by our table at the 2nd Annual Brooklyn Book Festival on Sunday. Whether you purchased a book or just stopped by to say hello, your support was heartfelt. For everyone who bought a copy of The Hooky Party, I hope you enjoy the read. Feedback from you after you have finished the book would be appreciated as well.

Thank you all again and I will keep you posted on upcoming events.

Take Care,

MLA

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

THE HOOKY PARTY: GET IT NOW!

The Hooky Party, the first novel out under Hobbcat Publishing, Inc. is now available for you. Ask for it at any bookstore or order it direct from me from the website. All books purchased through the website will be autographed by me. Just mention to whom you would like the book made out to in your order.

Remember, books make great gifts! So order your copy today.

And see me in person at the Brooklyn Book Fair on September 16th from 10am to 6pm.

Hobbcat Publishing, Inc. & Author Marc L Abbott @ The Brooklyn Book Fair Sunday September 16th, 2007

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to let you all know that I will be selling and signing copies of my books A Gamble of Faith and The Hooky Party on Sunday September 16th at the 2nd annual Brooklyn Book Fair. If you have not purchased your copies of these books you can do so at the fair. If you have purchased copies and would like to have them autographed I will be on hand to sign them for you. I am providing a link to the Brooklyn Book Fair site below.

http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/

Mark this event down on your calendar. I hope to see you all there.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

THE HOOKY PARTY: NOVEL RELEASE UPDATE

As you all know August 17th is the official launch of my new novel The Hooky Party. But you don't have to wait until Friday to order it.

The novel is available NOW for purchase online at Borders.

Barnes and Noble will have it available soon for purchace online but why wait? Take a trip down to your local Barnes and Noble and tell them you want to order a copy.

Or you can wait until August 17th for it to be released at my website www.hobbcatpresents.com. But I know you don't want to sit around until then.

So what are you waiting for? Head to your local Barnes and Nobles or got to Borders online bookstore (here, I'll make it easy for you http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/577394) and order your copy today.

It makes a great gift and read for the teenager in your life and a great read for all of you who are feeling a bit nostalgic for the high school days.

Get it today!

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

APRIL 2007 UPDATE

Hello Everyone,

First let me say sorry to all of you for being away so long. Alot has been happening and I had not been able to update my blog since November.

At this current moment, the email at Hobbcat is down so if any of you would like to send me an email or have anyquestions about my work or just want to say hi you can reach me at bklynfilm@hotmail.com

Big things are coming up on the horizon and I would like to share that information with all of you.

I have completed my first collection of horror stories which will include some of the ones you have seen both on my website and on writerscafe.org. No official release date has been set of them but the target time is sometime in the fall. I will keep you posted on the details of that.

I will be doing a major overhaul of my website soon with a new logo and look. Also in the works is an exclusive trailer of A Gamble of Faith that will be seen on my site. Production has begun and I'm sure you will really enjoy what you see.

Kats In Motion is working on new Bobbie and Peanut comics and they will be available soon. If you have not seen www.katsinmotion.com please check it out and drop us a line.

Finally, my new novel The Hooky Party is now in it's final stages and should be available to you all by June. The following is from the back of the book:

A story that combines street smarts with a morality lesson, The Hooky Party is set in 1990 during the final days of the senior year at JT Samuel, a predominantly black public high school in Brooklyn, New York.

Upon learning the new principal has cancelled their beloved Senior Cut Day, seniors Marc Price and Michael Starkes plot to throw a huge Hooky Party as an act of defiance. With the aid of their buddies, Anthony and Horace, they hatch a plan that looks flawless. But looks can be deceiving.

Can they pull off the party of the year, a social event that somehow manages to bind the class nerds, the cool, the jocks and the thugs together in harmony … and not get caught?

A light-hearted mixture of caper and conscience, The Hooky Party is a serious-but-funny look into the lives of African American teens with a lively cast of characters who explore friendship, loyalty, true love, and learning to take responsibility for their decisions.


I won't say anymore about the novel only that you should keep an eye out for it in June.

Until the next time my friends, take care and we'll talk soon.

Marc L Abbott