<![CDATA[Esskaye Books - Blog]]>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:42:40 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[August 15th, 2019]]>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:47:31 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/august-15th-2019
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<![CDATA[SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT...]]>Sun, 11 Aug 2019 12:36:30 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/something-a-little-different

RUNNING A BOOK COMPANY

My name is Marcus but when I write I go by the pen name of M. Leon Smith. I have been an avid reader for all of my life and began writing seriously in 2009 and I now know enough about writing to know I will never run out of things to learn.

Since childhood, I dreamed of seeing my name on the cover of a book but, as I have told in the past, did nothing about it. When I eventually started to write I thought getting my work published would be enough for me and, although each acceptance was exciting, I wanted more.

After some time in the 'writing game' (if I can be so crass to call it that) I became part of a book company. Dead Guns Press specialise in publishing crime fiction 'Noir fiction for a new Era' as the company proudly states. And, for years, DGP scratched my itch to be involved with the creation of books,

During a bout of illness, I became very aware of mortality (I wasn't that ill lol) and decided to get serious about starting a book company.

I had tried self-publishing with the original version of 'Olverston Grange ...and Other Stories' which was published only as an eBook, sold a couple of copies, then disappeared. The name I gave the company was 'Skinned Knuckles', due to my awful wheelchair driving skills and the flesh I lost because of them.

My second go at creating a book company led to 'Esskaye Book' (see what I did there?) This company has a much grander plan. So far I have rewritten 'Olverston Grange ...and Other Stories' and published it as both paperback and eBook. Esskaye Books has also released 'The Blue Jackets' that had previously appeared as a trilogy of short stories but now read as they were always meant to, have almost completed the follow-up to 'The Blue Jackets'. Discussions have begun with some other independent authors to get them onto the company's roster.

Today I need to make some minor graphical changes to the website, write this blog, write a chapter or two of the new book, research some avenues to promote the company is, and promote in others.

Start a book company, they said. It'll be fun, they said. You're right, I replied.



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<![CDATA[THE BLUE JACKETS eBOOK OUT NOW!]]>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:52:24 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/the-blue-jackets-ebook-out-now
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<![CDATA[August 07th, 2019]]>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:38:28 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/august-07th-2019
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<![CDATA[August 06th, 2019]]>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:09:05 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/august-06th-2019
Olverston Grange cover and purchase link
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<![CDATA[PRICE DROP]]>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:09:23 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/price-drop
 Following the monthly review of processes here at Esskaye Books we are pleased to announce the reduction of the price of action-packed book The Blue Jackets!

We have cut the price from £6.49 to £5.99 (prices in GBP and will differ in other territories) as part of our commitment to pass any saving we can on to our customers. Enjoy! 
Cover image and link for the Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets

Olverston Grange ...and Other Stories cover and purchase link
Olverston Grange ...and Other Stories
The fantastic 'Olverson Grange ...and Other Stories' is still available in both a superb paperback and as an eBook to take with you on the you go.

You can even read the book for free with the KindleUnlimited app!

Featuring nineteen short stories this book is guaranteed to provide scares and laughs!

Get your now! 
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<![CDATA[THE BLUE JACKETS ARE BACK!]]>Sun, 28 Jul 2019 15:40:33 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/the-blue-jackets-are-back
Taken from school by a malevolent group, Tim, learns about his genetic gift.

Following a heart-breaking murder, Tim vows to get his revenge with the help of four teens who possess powers of their own abilities.

'Speedster' Dave, 'Changer' Jill, Tuesday, the luckiest girl on Earth, and 8'4" (254cm) tall feline supermodel, Double L come to Tim's aid.

​The Government and the mysterious 
Echo Committee make life more difficult for the newly formed team.Life is hard for the differently-abled and battles with super-human powers are brutal!
10% of all revenue is donated to the MS society.
Get Yours Here!
The second release from Esskaye Books brings back The Blue Jackets! Excitement, love, heartbreak, and battles erupt when these teens meet!
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<![CDATA[PLAYING WITH A NEW TOY]]>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:37:47 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/mystery-link
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<![CDATA[IT'S ALMOST HERE!]]>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 22:21:15 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/its-almost-here
The Blue Jackets arrive in only one month's time!

Six teenagers deal with growing up differently-abled in a prejudiced world.

School, girls, boys, the Government, evil agencies, you know, the usual...

It's going to fun!


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Work in progress for The Blue Jackets
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<![CDATA[HAPPY FATHER'S DAY]]>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 13:08:09 GMThttp://www.esskayebooks.com/blog/happy-fathers-day
My Dad was my inspiration, my protector, my friend, my colleague, my business partner, my teacher, my defender, and my hero. Without his guiding hand and vision, I would never have become the man I am now.

I continue to live my life in a way that I hope will make him proud.

5th July 1953 – 22nd May 2013

R.I.P. 
Cherish your Dad while you still have them and remember them with fondness and happiness when they're gone. Everyone's Dad is the best Dad ever but mine was the bestest.
- M. Leon Smith
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