Self-Publishing Author Releases Two Essential Resource Books to Benefit Other Self-Publishing Authors

Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Author Michael Malott to date has written and released over twenty books. He has written children’s books, including several with his five-year-old son Zachary. The two have even created a children’s book series called the “Let’s Explore” series. He has written a biography, published a handful of photo journals, and even penned an erotic novel. Each book he has self-published using a company called Createspace. Createspace is a dream come true for anyone who has ever wanted to write and release their own book. Just over three-years-ago, Malott discovered Createspace and immediately jumped on the opportunity. Every one of his books has been self-published using Createspace. Createspace even makes Malott’s books available through bookstores and Amazon.com.

When Malott started putting together plans to do some of his own promotion and marketing for his own books, he quickly discovered two major obstacles. First, there were no inexpensive media contact directories available to fit his budget. Reputable media directories started at several hundred dollars and ran up well over a thousand dollars. Second Malott discovered that he could not find a basic directory for bookstores that he could use to direct market his books.

For nearly the next year Malott spent endless hours researching and compiling this information into two book releases. The Malott Standard Media Directory which features over 700 pages crammed with current and accurate media contacts. From syndicated nation TV shows like Oprah, Late Night, and
many more, to national news wire services like Associated Press, CNN and Fox National News. Also included are major newspapers like USA Today, Washington Post and more to regional and local newspapers and radio talk shows. The Malott Standard Media Directory is an essential tool for every self-publishing author or anyone who needs to make direct contact to the media.

Malott’s second release is the Malott Standard Retail Bookstore Directory and features over 650 pages full of contact info for leading independent and corporate retail bookstores. This is the perfect tool for self-publishing authors wishing to direct market their book to bookstores.

Malott’s third objective was to be able to offer these resources to self-publishing authors at a price with their budgets in mind. Malott has set the list price of each book at an unbelievable $34.95, hundreds less than other comparable reference books.

Both books are available currently on Amazon.com or you may order them from your local bookstore.

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For more info, contact:
Amanda Connors
Malott Literary Group
Beverly Hills, CA
(310) 492-5950