Sunday, February 17, 2013

"DAVE CRUZ" READINGS WITH KIM MORGAN AND IAN JOHNSON


I believe I've found my book reading groove! Kim Morgan's high school creative writing class was an outstanding audience. I enjoyed the heck out of reading "Dave Cruz" to them. The Q and A session was electrifying. These students were obviously serious about writing and they asked fantastic questions.


This is Ian Johnson's English 101 class at South Mountain Community College. Again, there was a boat load of energy in the room as I read "Dave Cruz." The class was kind enough to laugh at the funny parts. Ian's class was a unique college reading experience in that many of the students were older. Their life experience was evident in their questions.  The Q and A session went longer than I expected  and I sold every book I brought. 

Doing readings is the one of the most rewarding aspects of this writing venture of mine. It seems that every time I do a Q and A session I learn something about my writing and my writing process.

A note to Ian and Kim's students: I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the readings and Q and A sessions. THANK YOU! If you would like a copy of THE EIGHT-FINGERED CRIMINAL'S SON  let your instructor know and I'll get you a signed copy at the discounted price.

Here is the Createspace link we discussed in class.
https://www.createspace.com/

Also, here is the link to my website. We'll be updating it for the release of SPIRIT GUIDE BAR soon.
http://www.williamsnyder.biz/

You can send me questions about writing, promotions, or publishing at my website.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

ADVICE FROM RAY BRADBURY


Ray Bradbury once said something about jumping off cliffs and making wings on the way down. Ray, wherever you are, I took your advice. I told the boss I will not be returning to Basha High School next year. My wings are books. THE EIGHT-FINGERED CRIMINAL'S SON is available on Amazon.com and at THE BOOK FROG and THE SPIRIT GUIDE BAR is on track for release in March. 

 GERONIMO!!!


 







You can purchase a copy of THE EIGHT-FINGERED CRIMINAL'S SON by clicking on this link.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Eight-Fingered-Criminals-William-Snyder/dp/1468142585




Sunday, February 3, 2013

SO I WROTE THIS BOOK...



So I wrote this book. It's called the Spirit Guide Bar. I'm sending the manuscript off the the editors this week. God willin' and the creek don't rise, the book will be released in March.






 

My first book, THE EIGHT-FINGERED CRIMINAL'S SON, is available on Amazon.com. You can buy the ebook for a measly 5 bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Eight-Fingered-Criminals-Son-ebook/dp/B0083LH4HU/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
 
You can find THE EIGHT-FINGERED CRIMINAL'S SON at the following locations:
 
THE BOOK FROG, Rolling Hills, California
https://www.facebook.com/TheBookFrog#!/TheBookFrog
 
PAPA JOE'S BARBER SHOP, Chandler, Arizona
http://www.papajoesbarbershop.com/photos.html

CHANDLER AUTO AND TIRE, Chandler, Arizona

ZIA RECORDS, 10 locations in Arizona and Nevad