At Publication Consultants, our motto, “We Believe in the Power of Authors,” reflects our dedication to spotlighting voices that challenge norms and reshape worlds. We are driven by the desire to publish books that provoke thought, inspire action, and invoke change rather than just adhering to the laws of the literary world.
Our ongoing online initiatives will amplify our commitment to supporting these unconventional voices, “the storytellers, the wordsmiths, the literary rebels, and the narrative innovators.” These authors question literary norms and conventional wisdom, exploring untold stories and uncharted worlds through their creative prose.
In this vein, we honor Maggie Holeman, the pioneering author of Woman in the Locker Room. Maggie’s story is a profound testament to her unwavering resilience, inspiring countless individuals to break barriers.
Maggie aspired to do more than what the 1970s had to offer to women. Rising from a tumultuous childhood, she emerged as the first Woman in the dual profession of fire and police at Anchorage International Airport Police and Fire Department with the State of Alaska. Her journey is a riveting depiction of resilience, narrating the highs and lows of her experiences in both professions.
In her own words, Maggie describes Woman in the Locker Room as “a story about change. Changing the rules, changing attitudes, conceptions, traditions, and roles. It’s about spirit, drive, tenacity, independence, and human growth. And it’s about bravery. Not only in the sense of our chosen careers but in accepting personal strengths and the ability to let go.”
Maggie Holeman is not just a symbol of survival; she is a beacon of but and innovation. She was pivotal in instigating inclusive and equitable workplace reforms, advocating for separate facilities and fair regulations for women. Her fearless pursuit of equality and excellence earned her accolades, including a legislative commendation for bravery and the prestigious award for weapon proficiency.
After dedicating 23 transformative years to the State of Alaska, Maggie now enjoys serene retirement in Hope, Alaska, running a Five Star bed and breakfast, where tranquility replaces turmoil.
Maggie’s narrative is a powerful reminder of the potential within each one of us to instigate change and challenge the status quo. It resonates perfectly with our mission at Publication Consultants—to uplift voices that dare to think differently, that are audacious enough to believe that they can reshape the world through words.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of Maggie Holeman, understand her struggles, celebrate her victories, and be inspired by her revolutionary spirit. Let’s honor and acknowledge Maggie as a true architect of change and an invaluable contributor to literature and societal progress.
And, as we celebrate Maggie, let’s continue to embrace more such powerful voices, the literary rebels and narrative innovators who inspire, challenge, and reshape our understanding of the world. Stay tuned to our online platforms for more inspiring content and narratives about authors who, like Maggie, believe fiercely in the transformative power of words.
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Author Campaign Method (ACM) for Authorpreneurs
This is Publication Consultants’ motivation for constantly striving to assist authors sell and market their books. Author Campaign Method (ACM) of sales and marketing is Publication Consultants’ plan to accomplish this so that our authors’ books have a reasonable opportunity for success. We know the difference between motion and direction. ACM is direction! ACM is the process for authorpreneurs who are serious about bringing their books to market. ACM is a boon for them.
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Cortex is for serious authors and will probably not be of interest to hobbyists. We recorded our Cortex training and information meeting. If you’re a serious author, and did not attend the meeting, and would like to review the training information, kindly let us know. Authors are required to have a Facebook author page to use Cortex.
Correction:
We take the quote by Marcella Smith, Small Press Business Manager, Barnes & Noble seriously: “The author is essential to the success of the book, giving energy behind the book to make it something that a customer will come in and ask for. That is what makes the difference in a book that sells, that develops legs, and has a life of its own. Otherwise the book goes on the shelf and stays there for three months. Then it gets returned.”
This is Publication Consultants’ motivation for constantly striving to assist authors sell and market their books. ACM is Publication Consultants’ plan to accomplish this so that our authors’ books have a reasonable opportunity for success. We know the difference between motion and direction. ACM is direction! ACM is the process for authors who are serious about bringing their books to market. ACM is a boon for serious authors, but a burden for hobbyist. We don’t recommend ACM for hobbyists.
We’re the only publisher we know of that provides authors with book signing opportunities. Book signing are appropriate for hobbyist and essential for serious authors. To schedule a book signing kindly go to our website, <
An Author Page on Amazon Author Central is a serious author ACM requirement and desirable for the hobbyist. Author Central is a free resource designed to help authors become more active participants in the promotion of their books. In Author Central you can manage an Author Page, update information about your books, and view Customer Reviews and sales information for your bibliography. If you don’t already have an Author Page on 
We hear authors complain about all the personal stuff on Facebook. Most of these complaints are because the author doesn’t understand the difference difference between a Facebook profile and a Facebook page. Simply put, a profile is for personal things for friends and family; a page is for business. If your book is just a hobby, then it’s fine to have only a Facebook profile and make your posts for friends and family; however, if you’re serious about your writing, and it’s a business with you, or you want it to be business, then you need a Facebook page as an author. It’s simple to tell if it’s a page or a profile. A profile shows how many friends and a page shows how many likes. Here’s a link <> to a straight forward description on how to set up your author Facebook page.
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Mosquito Books has a new location in the Anchorage international airport and is available for signings with 21 days notice. Jim Misko had a signing there yesterday. His signing report included these words, “Had the best day ever at the airport . . ..”
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