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Linda F Radke
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Linda Radke is the president of Five Star Publcations, Inc and has been helping folks produce and market award-winning books since 1985.
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“Every book, no matter how well written, will languish on the shelf unsold without a comprehensive and creative publishing and marketing plan to support it,” says Linda F. Radke, one of the nation’s leading consultants in the areas of book production, marketing, publicity, and distribution. Whether you need guidance on how to begin the writing process or what to do after you’ve completed your manuscript, Linda will bring more than twenty years of award-winning publishing and book publicity experience to the task. Linda’s company, Five Star Publications, offers a variety of ways to publish your book, including partnership publishing, a popular option in which Five Star will share the costs and associated risks of bringing your book to the public. Linda is author of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing (a Writer's Digest Book Club selection) and Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show (a Doubleday Executive Program Book Club selection). She was recently named Book Marketer of the Year by Book Publicists of Southern California.
Birth Place: Gary, IN USA
Accomplishments: Linda is author of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing (a Writer's Digest Book Club selection) and Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show (a Doubleday Executive Program Book Club selection).
Linda Radke was recently named Book Marketer of the Year by Book Publicists of Southern California.
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Books
|  | The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare Series by Cass Foster by Linda F Radke
The Sixty Minute Shakespeare
The works of William Shakespeare are timeless-and they are time-consuming. Too valuable to be passed over by today's younger generation, Shakespeare's plays are, nonetheless, all too often avoided by students and teachers alike. Author Cass Foster, who has been involved in all aspects of theatre for over 35 years, has provided a solution.
The Sixty-Minute ...
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 | As Nora Jo Fades Away by Lisa Cerasoli by Linda F Radke
Did Cerasoli just make Alzheimer's disease hip?
If by "hip" you mean relevant, current and something everybody is FINALLY going to talk about, then yeah, As Nora Jo Fades Away hit the mark.
How does a writer transition from hard-core romantic fiction to a heartbreaking memoir with barely a year between them? By remaining true to one simple quality, the raw-truth-trait that exempl...
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 | Lady Lost:The Story of the Honeymoon Cottage in Jerome by Margaret Graziano by Linda F Radke
When Marge Graziano met the "Lost Lady" of the Honeymoon Cottage, her life's course took an unexpected twist of fate. Committed to saving a piece of Jerome's remarkable history, Marge enlisted the help of her family and newfound friends to restore the home to its original grandeur. Little did she realize what treasures she'd find as she dug through the past to save a fading Arizona landmark. Her c...
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 | Legends in the Kitchen:Celebrity Recipes for a Cause compiled by Keel/Radke by Linda F Radke
"Legends in the Kitchen" is chock full of delicious, unique recipes that make it possible for chefs and novice cooks alike to impress friends and family with the same dishes celebrities prepare for their guests.
Imagine the conversation around the table when diners discover they are noshing on the Beef Stew with Walnuts that Betty Ford makes for former President Gerald Ford, Victoria Pr...
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 | The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing:How to Produce & Market Your Book by Linda F Radke
Unpublished and published authors alike learn trade secrets to successfully and profitably self-publish and market books from The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing, second edition, written by 24-year veteran publisher Linda Radke, owner of Five Star Publications, a producer of award-winning books for all ages. In addition to the nuts and bolts of publishing, readers receive an invaluable arsenal...
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 | The Misadventures of a Roving Cartoonist by Tom Gill by Linda F Radke
A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty Hi-Yo Silver… The Lone Ranger rides again! For nearly four decades, cartoonist Tom Gill brought to life the daring adventures of the Lone Ranger and his faithful sidekick Tonto. In his own words, Gill describes his remarkable life as a self-taught cartoonist who went on to draw some of the most famous comic books in American hist...
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 | Potluck Survival Guide by Cherie Kimmons by Linda F Radke
Potluck Survival Guide, a light-hearted handbook for beginning and experienced cooks, helps frazzled parents, volunteers, event chairs and novice hosts feed the masses while keeping their sanity. Author Cherie Kimmons, who has spent years in the cooking trenches, helps readers prepare all-time potluck favorites for school, athletic, scouting, band, social and church events. Featuring kid-tested an...
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 | Shakespeare: To Teach or Not to Teach by Cass Foster & Lynn G. Johnson by Linda F Radke
Shakespeare
To Teach or Not to Teach: A Teacher's Manual
Whether you've taught Shakespeare for years or you have absolutely no experience with the Bard, this book is an excellent resource for teaching and directing Shakespeare, as well as approaching methodologies using across-the-curriculum activities.
You, your colleagues and your students will enjoy the guide's clever mea...
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 | Gunsmoke: An American Institution by Ben Costello by Linda F Radke
"I thought that Gunsmoke was a terrific show to be on, and I didn't know it then,
but some of the happiest years of my life were on that show."
Burt Reynolds
Starting on September 10, 1955, and continuing for more than 600 episodes over the next twenty years, Gunsmoke ruled the airwaves. Never in the history of television had a show so captured the hearts of both youngsters and a...
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 | The Student from Zombie Island by Michael Moorehead by Linda F Radke
Flaming red hair, yellow fangs, dragon-like claws, and nasty bad fiery breath
A new kid was coming to school and everyone knew he must be a frightening, horrible, rotten monster!
The rumors are flying! Bust 'em Up Bill hasn't even shown up yet at his new school and already the other kids are scared to death. With a name like his, why wouldn't they be? They say his breath is...
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 | Tic Talk: Living with Tourette Sydrome by Dylan Peters by Linda F Radke
"Creating awareness and tolerance one tic at a time." - Dylan Peters
In Tic Talk - Living with Tourette Syndrome, Dylan Peters shares what he has learned of tolerance and acceptance during the five years he’s had Tourette Syndrome.
In a style that is often humorous and always insightful, Dylan helps others, young and old understand TS and the enormous pressures this little-understood...
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Articles
Judging Your Manuscript: Objectivity Counts by Linda F Radke
Remember: you’ve been living with this book for a long time and are, quite
naturally, subjective in your opinions. It’s time for your manuscript to be read
objectively by a slice of ...
The New Face of Publishing by Linda F Radke
Writers who find themselves caught in the publishing dilemma — "Should you wait eons for a standard publisher to pick up your manuscript or go out on a limb and self—publish?" — will be glad to learn ...
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News
Amanda Blake Biography Earns International Award by Linda F Radke
Amanda Blake Biography Earns Second Award
Perfectly Amanda: Gunsmoke’s Miss Kitty – To Dodge and Beyond penned by author Beckey Burgoyne has received International recognition. The London Boo...
eStar Publish eBook Conversion Nets Free Advertising, Plus Offers by Linda F Radke
In addition to fast, professional eBook service, the first 149 authors or publishers to sign up for eStarPublish eBook conversion receive their choice of a free six-month "Featured" listing at www.Aut...
Need an Expert now? by Linda F Radke
Need an Expert Now? We've got the answer at www.AuthorsandExperts.com...
Chocolate Dragonfly Contest Offers Sweet Rewards by Linda F Radke
Hot on the tale of the successful launch of the Purple and Royal Dragonfly Book Awards comes the unveiling of the most delectable contest of them all: the Chocolate Dragonfly Book Awards, which honors...
Winners of Purple Dragonfly Book Awards Announced by Linda F Radke
CHANDLER, AZ (November 6, 2010) – The judges of the first annual Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature, have spoken, and the surp...
2010 Premeir Book Awards' Picks Announced: Five Star Author Recognized by Linda F Radke
On September 17, 2010, Five Star Publications’ author Mila Bernadkin was recognized at the 2010 Premier Book Awards in Pittsburgh, TX for her award-winning novel,
The Attitude Girl. Showcasing bo...
Finalists of Purple Dragonfly Book Awards Announced by Linda F Radke
Judging for the first annual Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature, has concluded, and a list of finalists revealed. The finalists will learn the ...
Royal Dragonfly Awards Launced to Give Wings by Linda F Radke
Royal Dragonfly Book Awards honor published authors of all types of literature – fiction and nonfiction – in 50 categories, covering a wide range of genres and reading levels. Unlike other contests, t...
Arizona Authors Association Announces Literary Contest Winners by Linda F Radke
ARIZONA AUTHORS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2009 LITERARY CONTEST WINNERS
FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS TAKES HOME FOUR CONTEST AWARDS
Five Star Publications made an impressive showing at the 20...
Five Star Publications: Two-Time Winner in International Book Contest by Linda F Radke
ARIZONA AUTHOR/PUBLISHER: TWO-TIME WINNE
IN INTERNATIONAL BOOK CONTEST
Celebrated author and owner of Five Star Publications, Linda Radke, shined at the 2010 Paris Book Festival by w...
As Nora Jo Fades Away - 2010 First Place Winner - Paris Book Festival by Linda F Radke
Guess who's coming to dinner and NOT leaving? Grandma, that's who. Why? She can't find her way home.
After luring us through her debut novel, On the Brink of Bliss and Insanity with stark ...
Five Star Scripts Reel Possibilities by Linda F Radke
Novels are very prevalent in our society. Anybody who has ever spent a day in a classroom has seen a book. Not everyone has seen a screenplay or pilot in its raw form. They watch it as a finished prod...
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards by Linda F Radke
Five Star Publications is proud to present the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, which were conceived and designed with children in mind. Not only do we want to recognize and honor accomplished authors in...
Arizona Authors Association Announces 2009 Literary Contest Winners by Linda F Radke
Arizona Authors Association Announces 2009 Literary Contest Winners Five Star Publications Takes Home Four Contest Awards...
Royalty-Free Book Reviews by Linda F Radke
When a publisher is willing to recommend a competitor’s book, you know the review is objective! And with Five Star Book Reviews, critiques are not only impartial, they are royalty-free to media outlet...
Industry Expert Coaches Authors Into Successful Publishers, Marketers by Linda F Radke
To help authors avoid the critical and costly mistakes most self-publishers and self-promoters make, 25-year veteran publisher Linda Radke of Five Star Publications, author of The Economical Guide to ...
AuthorsandExperts.com Announces Free Book Events Calendar by Linda F Radke
AuthorsandExperts.com’s web site is excited to announce a free tool to allow authors to get the word out about their upcoming book events. It’s a page called the Book Events Calendar, and best of all,...
Teacher's Budget Woes Lessened with Granted! by Linda F Radke
Teachers, who as a group spend in excess of $1.3 billion of their personal funds per year on classroom materials according to the American Federation of Teachers, learn how to easily and successfully ...
Five Star Enterprise Discovers New Frontier For Books by Linda F Radke
Word art" enters a new frontier to boldly go where no book has gone before with the launch of Five Star Publication's first Five Star Book Nook at Jerome Gallery at 240 Hull St. in Jerome, Ariz., a N...
National Council For Social Studies Awards Vincent Beach Book by Linda F Radke
The 2008 Carter G. Woodson Award (secondary level) for "the most distinguished social science book appropriate for young readers that increases understanding of ethnicity in the United States" goes to...
Five Star Publications Claims Four AZ Book Award Prizes by Linda F Radke
Two Five Star Publications books claimed top prizes at the annual Arizona Book Awards in Phoenix this weekend, and two additional books received recognition as contest finalists.
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Designer Copper Bookmarks Ideal for Gift Giving by Linda F Radke
The reasonable $11.95 price tag on the high-end, custom-designed Five Star copper bookmarks, made exclusively in Arizona with quality copper and Swarovski crystals and pearls, makes them the perfect g...
Five Star Celebrates 24 Years with Year-Long Discount Program by Linda F Radke
For 24 years Five Star Publications, Inc., headed up by multi award-winning publisher, marketer and author Linda Radke, has been churning out quality books in a host of genres including everything fr...
Five Star Sparks the Imagination with Five Fingers of Fun by Linda F Radke
Parents and teachers looking to inspire children to read more - and have more fun while they're doing it - get a hand with Five Star Publication's Finger Puppets.
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AZ Authors Association & Five Star Publications offers thousands of dollars by Linda F Radke
AZ Authors Association celebrates its 30-year anniversary this year by announcing a liaison with Five Star Publications, Inc. to sponsor four of the prizes in the upcoming Arizona Authors Association'...
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| SMALL, LOCAL PUBLISHER JOINS RANKS
OF LARGE HOUSE WINNERS AT AZ BOOK AWARDS
Among the big publishing houses like Prentice Hall, Simon and Schuster, University of Arizona Press and Arizona Highways that won 2007 Glyph awards, the Arizona Book Publishing Association’s equivalent of the Academy of Motion Pictures’ Oscars, stands Chandler’s Five Star Publications, which recently garnered two Glyphs at the annual Arizona Book Awards banquet. Any book published by an Arizona publisher, written by an Arizona author or set in Arizona was eligible for entry.
Five Star Publications walked away with the Best Popular Fiction Glyph for A Feather in the Rain by Alex Cord and the Best Gift Book Glyph for Gunsmoke: An American Institution by Ben Costello. Gunsmoke is an 11- by 8.5-inch coffee table book that relives 50 years of television’s most popular western through hundreds of photos and millions of memories of Marshal Matt Dillon, Doc Adams, Miss Kitty and more. A Feather in the Rain is based on the true story of a trail-hardened cowboy trying to run away from the heartache of burying his own son. In the process, he runs into the arms of a famous model and kindred spirit.
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Five Star Publications, Inc.
P.O. Box 6698
Chandler
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Fax: 480-940-8787
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