About Us
Award-Winning Author Amanda M. Thrasher was born in England, moved to Texas and resides there still. Author of children’s books including picture books, middle-grade chapter books, young adult (YA) novels, and a reader’s theater written for the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (DRSR) Driving on the Right Side of the Road program, titled What If . . . A Story of Shattered Lives. She conducts workshops, writes a blog, and contributes to an online magazine. Visit: http://amandamthrasher.com
How We Got Started
Author Amanda M. Thrasher. Amanda is a multiple Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA). A two-time Gold Medal Winner of the Readers’ Favorite International Book awards, a New Apple Literary Award winner, and an NTBF Award winner.
The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services.
The International Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites. Earning the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins.
What If …A Story of Shattered Lives was written by Amanda specifically for the Texas Municipal Education Center, Texas Department of Transportation’s D.R.S.R. (Driving on the right side of the road) program.
AUTHOR WEBSITE: https://amandamthrasher.com
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The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families and educators. The program is globally recognized for...
Multiple Award Winning YA for tweens & teens.
2017 International Book Awards - Social Issues.
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Love, Trust, and Betrayal!
They say there are two sides to every story, and somewhere in the middle lies the truth. There's no exception to this...
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Yes, and always (guest blogger). My personal blog is not as up to date as it should be, but our company blog is pretty consistent.
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Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
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Yes, and always (guest blogger). My personal blog is not as up to date as it should be, but our company blog is pretty consistent.
Amanda M. Thrasher
Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
I think in today's world, with so many publishing opportunities available, it's fine as long as you state that the MS is a simultaneous submission in your query. A few companies may not accept them, but check their website for submission guidelines. You're more likely to run into publishers not...
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I think in today's world, with so many publishing opportunities available, it's fine as long as you state that the MS is a simultaneous submission in your query. A few companies may not accept them, but check their website for submission guidelines. You're more likely to run into publishers not receiving MS without representation these days than non-simultaneous submissions.
Have a great day!Amanda M. ThrasherProgressive Rising Phoenix Press
As an author, yes, :-) but in regards to what you are referring to as business owners writing books, they often use books today as their calling cards. It has become a fantastic way to showcase their 'product' or representation of the 'service' they offer. It explains who the company is or even a...
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As an author, yes, :-) but in regards to what you are referring to as business owners writing books, they often use books today as their calling cards. It has become a fantastic way to showcase their 'product' or representation of the 'service' they offer. It explains who the company is or even a reason to believe that you can trust the 'story' behind the Owner, CEO or President, as they describe their memoir/story (allowing the relationship between consumer and company to unfold) and how they rose to the occasion of actually building their organization. Many CEO's often use this type of 'calling card/book' during conferences, other types of speaking engagements and offer it as part of the sales training. Most use ghostwriters since they are not writers and do not have the time to write such a book.Amanda M. ThrasherProgressive Rising Phoenix Press
Our latest author submissions and recent book sales came from our last TLA (Texas Librarian Conference). It is a large trade show where we not only exhibit, but some of our authors sign in the featured author area and meet fans, readers, buyers, teachers, and librarians. We typically gather a lot...
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Our latest author submissions and recent book sales came from our last TLA (Texas Librarian Conference). It is a large trade show where we not only exhibit, but some of our authors sign in the featured author area and meet fans, readers, buyers, teachers, and librarians. We typically gather a lot of activity from this event; definitely worth the expense for our company to attend and participate. They usually have over 6000 professionals attend this event. Amanda M. ThrasherProgressive Rising Phoenix Press
First of all, congratulations, that is quite an accomplishment! There are several ways to build reviews, and it is still something we all have to do (I tend to get busy with PRPP and neglect even my own). However, that said, you can use resources such as the directory I have posted that allows...
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First of all, congratulations, that is quite an accomplishment! There are several ways to build reviews, and it is still something we all have to do (I tend to get busy with PRPP and neglect even my own). However, that said, you can use resources such as the directory I have posted that allows you to search people that review books by genre. http://melanierockett.com/dire...Also, since sending print books can become costly, you can send a copy of your PDF to your social media circles and ask for honest reviews. Once you have them back, the review, post and it often triggers a purchase. Leave a note underneath the review that you post and ask your fans/readers if they do purchase your book, please take a few minutes and review. Something as simple as that is all it takes to remind people that they are essential. Also, please don't discount your close circle reviewing those PDF's. They show social media followers that others care about your work. One used to be able to post on Amazon etc., but abuse prevents that now; I get it, makes sense to me, you do want real readers.
Hope this helps.Amanda M. ThrasherProgressive Rising Phoenix Press
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If I had more time (what a lovely dream ), I would spend it visiting our potential customers face-to-face. Sharing our catalog of titles, the discounts we offer, and take the time to share how the story of how our company was founded. Building those relationships on a personal level create...
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If I had more time (what a lovely dream ), I would spend it visiting our potential customers face-to-face. Sharing our catalog of titles, the discounts we offer, and take the time to share how the story of how our company was founded. Building those relationships on a personal level create lasting bonds; those bonds tend to last for years. Repeat business; happy customers, and personal relationships.
Amanda M Thrasher
PROGRESSIVE RISING PHOENIX PRESS
I think regardless of the book, epub, print, or audio, one has to market it continually. Once it is released, how do you do that? You could try a press release, enter an award competition (gives you something to announce), blog about it, give the book specifically to reviewers to drum up reviews...
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I think regardless of the book, epub, print, or audio, one has to market it continually. Once it is released, how do you do that? You could try a press release, enter an award competition (gives you something to announce), blog about it, give the book specifically to reviewers to drum up reviews (does not have to be a trade reviewer these days) and post the reviews on social media to help create buzz. Participate in an online book tour (several services organize those for authors). Join groups on social media that pertain to your genre; do not try to sell your book, simply discuss it. And of course, use social media to generate buzz.
Hope this helps.
Amanda M. Thrasher
Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
Being both a publisher and an author, I can honestly say this is something that is a neverending issue. Sales and marketing. However, that said, this an e-commerce world; that's good for books these days. We have found that generating buzz before release is advantageous to assisting with unit...
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Being both a publisher and an author, I can honestly say this is something that is a neverending issue. Sales and marketing. However, that said, this an e-commerce world; that's good for books these days. We have found that generating buzz before release is advantageous to assisting with unit sales once the book goes live. Since your book is available globally, the buzz you create should include all of your niches online to ensure maximum exposure. Buzz prior to release can be as simple as review book parties, sharing excerpts, cover reveals, book giveaways, live interviews, and of course national press releases. The releases put out by the publisher or author are shared online and are often picked up overseas by online retailers. We use and like 24/7 PR Press Release. If your book is already live, you can still use some of the above suggestions. Press releases announcing the book or sharing a rave review, live interviews (as simple as FB live or other social media platforms) draw attention, book blog tours conducted online (several services organize those), a successful blog (which I am terrible at due to time).
If you have funds available of your publisher is vesting in you, hiring a publicist whose role is to promote you and your work (many people think it is just the work), Smith Publicity is a great firm. http://www.smithpublicity.com/
Also, companies that market on your behalf, many authors invest in these services today, MEDIA CONNECT has an excellent reputation http://www.media-connect.com/services/index.html
Hope this helps.
Amanda M. Thrasher
Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
As a publisher found by authors, we want our authors to feel the desire to share their positive experience with us with others as being a part of a label and a team, where industry information is continually shared, and authors including the owners work together for the good of all. Regarding our...
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As a publisher found by authors, we want our authors to feel the desire to share their positive experience with us with others as being a part of a label and a team, where industry information is continually shared, and authors including the owners work together for the good of all. Regarding our customers, we would like them to discuss our multiple award-winning titles as must-reads, quality produced products, that often contain wholesome messages for children, teens, and the community.
Amanda M. Thrasher
Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
Being both a business business owner and an author, I would say my kryptonite is work. Sounds crazy saying it out loud, but the business side of what I do, publishing, definitely deflates the creative energy of what I do as a writer/author. It is nearly impossible for me to work on my novel the...
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Being both a business business owner and an author, I would say my kryptonite is work. Sounds crazy saying it out loud, but the business side of what I do, publishing, definitely deflates the creative energy of what I do as a writer/author. It is nearly impossible for me to work on my novel the days that I am in my office conducting PRPP (Progressive Rising Phoenix Press) business, which is more often than not daily. My writing time is valuable, so quality words are far more important to me than quantity. I never strive for word count, but I continually reach for 'richness' in the words that I produce. My novels, which I love to write, often deal with issues that teens deal with today, so I always hope to touch them with the messages entwined throughout the piece. Limited time, rich words, instead of scrapping them, helps me to do that.
Amanda M. Thrasher
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