Author Parlays Wheatmark’s Self Publishing Service to Seal Deal with Trade Publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc.

TUCSON, AZ – Wheatmark, Inc. (www.wheatmark.com), an industry leading self-publishing service focused on helping authors “break through,” today announced that an author within its ranks –Steven Keslowitz - has sold the U.S. and U.K. rights for his book, “The World According to The Simpsons,” to international trade publishing house Sourcebooks, Inc. for an undisclosed sum.
A decidedly satisfied Keslowitz notes, “Working with [Wheatmark] since 2003 has been a great experience. I have learned a lot about many aspects of the book trade. It has been great working directly with you and your staff on aspects of writing, designing, marketing, and selling ‘The Simpsons and Society’…I will continue to refer prospective authors to your company.”
Keslowitz, a University Scholar in the CUNY Honors College at Brooklyn College, journalist and sought-after lecturer, originally self-published his work, initially titled “The Simpsons and Society: An Analysis Of Our Favorite Family And Its Influence In Contemporary Society,” using Wheatmark’s cost-effective, comprehensive self-publishing services, which include personal one-on-one author support; customized book layout and full color cover design, ISBN, LCCN and other bibliographic registrations; as-needed electronic interior and cover proofs; print publication, and distribution through Ingram Book Company, Bertrams, Amazon.com, and major online bookstores. Upon publication, Wheatmark authors also benefit from free sample copies of their written work, substantial author discounts, royalties management, and marketing and PR support.
Wheatmark author Merilee A. Kern concurs, having commented, “In considering all options for publishing my fictional children’s book, “It’s Not Your Fault That You’re Overweight: A Story of Empowerment, Enlightenment and Accomplishment for Overweight and Obese Kids,” I chose Wheatmark since they allowed me to get a professionally designed book to market through leading online book retailers, such as Barnes and Noble online and Amazon, in short order at a decidedly low cost, while also in a format appropriate for consideration by bookstores and other volume book buyers. Most importantly, Wheatmark’s Publishing Agreement does not preclude me from fielding signing deals with major traditional publishing houses, which I am actively pursuing through a literary agent with whom I’ve contracted. As with most things in life, it’s good to keep options open.”

“Steven Keslowitz’s success in having his title picked up by a notable trade publisher exemplifies the full potential that self publishing provides to aspiring authors,” said Sam G. Henrie, founder and president of Wheatmark and president of the Arizona Book Publishing Association. “Our self publishing services assure both aspiring and established writers will get their work to market economically, expediently, and with traditional book publisher results."

About Wheatmark, Inc.
Founded in 1999, Wheatmark, Inc. is a leading purveyor of self-publishing services. The company provides aspiring and established authors with publishing, distribution, marketing, editorial, and book design services that support authors’ sales and marketing efforts. Wheatmark is revolutionizing the self-publishing industry by marrying the power of digital and other modern technologies with the virtues of the traditional publishing model. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Wheatmark can be reached through its Web site at http://www.wheatmark.com. Press contact: Merilee Kern, Kern Communications, 858-577-0206,
Merilee @ kerncommunications.com.
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