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Author: Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott

Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott has over 30+ years (1981) advertising and graphic design experience, designing over 300 books (digital and print) through FirstStepsPublishing.com (@FirstStepPub (twitter)). The author of several step-by-step guides and tutorials she also provides free tips, videos, advice and tutorials on self-publishing on UnrulyGuides.com.
“Show, Don’t Tell” by Sandra Gerth (Writers’ Guide Series)

“Show, Don’t Tell” by Sandra Gerth (Writers’ Guide Series)

RECOMMENDED READING One of the hardest concepts to grasp for some writers is “Show, Don’t Tell.” A phrase heard but not necessarily understood. “Show, Don’t Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters’ emotions (Writers’ Guide Series) by Sandra Gerth is perfect for writers struggling to understand the concept. “Show, Don’t Tell” is succinct, to the point and easy to digest, covering only one part of the writing process. Showing puts the reader IN the action; allows the…

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2018 Christian Indie Awards Winner: Fear Not -You are in Partnership with God to Manage His Creation

2018 Christian Indie Awards Winner: Fear Not -You are in Partnership with God to Manage His Creation

Fear Not: You are in Partnership with God to Manage His Creation by Jose Bonilla     Christian Indie Award winner, 2018 Suzanne Parrott designed and formatted Jose Bonilla’s nonfiction book, “Fear Not” into print format. Includes: numerous full-color images taken by the author. Book is provided in b&w or full color / paperback. Available from Amazon in Spanish and English (US) Pages: 198Size: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.5Format: paperbackInk: Full Color (also available in B&W, English)   The purpose of this book…

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Woman in a Pale Dress

Woman in a Pale Dress

I decided to put my historical fiction (Bully of Burke) aside for something more “light”. Still a murder mystery, this book reads more like a lite fiction/thriller with a mystery/murder and a little paranormal activity thrown in. As a lover of history and science, I just can’t help but bring these elements into the mix when writing, if not for my own enjoyment, but as a learning experience for my readers. This, of course, requires me to do more in-depth research…

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Two Ghostly Tails, Halloween Book Trailer

Two Ghostly Tails, Halloween Book Trailer

Brother and Sister do not get along. Brother likes to dig holes in the yard and drool; Sister likes to preen herself on a pink pillow and sleep. When a midnight intruder disrupts their life, the unlikely duo must put aside their differences and protect home and family from the unwelcome thief. – – – It’s Halloween night, on Simple Town Lane, Brother’s a hot dog, Sister’s a princess, again. The street is buzzing with kids looking for treats, Brother…

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“Where is Bear?” and “Two Ghostly Tails”

“Where is Bear?” and “Two Ghostly Tails”

I’m happy to offer two new children’s rhyming books coming this fall, part of the SimpleTown Tales series: “Two Ghostly Tails” A Brother and Sister Adventure (October 2017) Brother and sister are a dog and cat. They live in a small house with their “mother and father” (humans). All is peaceful until one night, they hear noises. Someone is in the house. Find out how this this unlike duo chase off the would-be thief the night before All Saints Day. “Where is…

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