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Detective Carol McCloskey partners up with mobster Dannel Pappas to race against the clock and the potential threat aimed at four-year-old Harrison George Preston and three-year-old twins Jeremy and Gwen McCloskey. They must also work together to find Gloria and Genevieve Pappas who are missing. Did Dannel’s wife follow the plan to run? Or did someone take her and their daughter? Are their disappearances linked to the threat made against the children? Together McCloskey and Pappas must determine where the threats are coming from and find a way to stop them.
Hi! My name is Julie Cordova. I am the author of The Other Side of the Rainbow, the first book in the Carol McCloskey series. The phrase ‘there’s no place like home’ had dark connotations in the first book - think a sullen Modern Family meets a combination of Silence of the Lambs or True Detective.
The Other End of the Lie, the sequel to The Other Side of the Rainbow, which is slated to publish in the fall of 2024 has the feel of a maze or perhaps being trapped in a pinball machine. It too combines the feel of Silence of the Lambs and True Detective but this time instead of Modern Family, I’d compare it to the show 24. When things are happening so fast, Carol must make the quickest and best decision possible in the situation and worry about the what ifs and other options later.
The Other Side of the Rainbow dealt with unconditional love inside a family, and I have had some very intriguing conversations with readers about their own experiences and what the book meant to them. My hope for those reading The Other End of the Lie is to explore the willingness to kill or die to protect the ones we love? And if we are willing to kill or die for them, are we also willing to live with them and for them? Are we willing to talk to them and forgive?
Even though I write suspense novels with complex mystery driven plots, I see books as an opportunity to think about hard topics like equality, autonomy, and faith and to embrace the wonderful diversity of the human experience. The Other Side of the Rainbow gives you the chance to learn alongside Carol and her family about the importance of forgiveness and the beauty of unconditional love. The Other End of the Lie will give you the chance to fight alongside her and face any obstacle that comes at her to save others.
You will love this book if you love old-school suspense thrillers like the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell and family dramas with mysteries like The Making of Us by Lisa Jewel or The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Because fiction themes often tackle real-life issues, The Other Side trilogy speaks to readers who may grapple with tough conflicting issues in their own families.
Ultimately, I hope my books are books people want to talk about and want to share with others. I am thrilled at the reception of my debut novel and hope this follow-up satisfies the questions: When is the next book coming out? And what happens to everyone? Does Ray stay with Carol? Are the children safe? Can they ever be safe again? Does Lane’s deception get uncovered, or does he just get away with it? And more… I also hope readers will enjoy it as much as they enjoyed meeting Carol and her family and Dannel and his mob in book one.
Years ago a company called Kickstarter began to revolutionize the publishing industry.
Books that might never have been published were able to get published with the collective fundraising efforts of an authors early supporters.
I was able to sell over 200 copies of my first book to fund the cost of publishing it with a great team.
I'm hoping to do a little better with Book Two and reach my sales goal of 300 books.
If I do, there will be enough money to pay the editors and developers on the team and money to promote the book.
But being an early supporter is more than just about the money. There is power injected in the creative process when an audience is in front of the artist. In publishing a book, there are many creative artists involved beyond the author. The editors, cover designers, and formatter's get energy knowing the books we are developing together as a team has 200-300 readers already waiting for it.
Inside the campaign there is hopefully a price point for everyone.
Call up a few friends and buy a package for 5 people or contact me for a custom pack for a group of 3 or 8.
Thank you for your support.
The Other End of the Lie is written in three ACTS, with multiple point-of-view characters and a quick pace.
This combination gives the story the feel of a maze where one is not only being chased but is hoping to catch another as well.
ACT I: Alliances are made between the web of characters.
ACT II: Carol gets a chance to put her investigative skills to use.
ACT III: Time runs out and the potential threats become real.
Kehkashan Khalid - Editor
Linsey Ewing - Proof Editor
Seth Pepoon - Layout Editor
Cover Design - TBD
Revisions begin May 1, 2024
Proof reading in July
Layout and pre-order August
Launch eBook September
Launch paperback September or October
The Other Side of the Rainbow was published in 2023 with New Degree Press. Prior to signing with New Degree Press, I had shopped the book to several agents and publishers. I received positive feedback but the book didn't fit their current project list so they would pass. Then I received an email from NDP acquisitions department.
Since its release, I have received positive reviews from readers, as well as messages on social media, and private texts from others who had just finished reading the book.
Each of those reviews or encouraging comments pushed me to finish book two with enthusiasm.
"I love this book!"
"Its a love letter to Denver! The action starts and never stops"
"OMG! When will I find out what happens?!!! I'm in Cabo on vacation. I started the book on Tuesday on the plane and finished in 3 and 1/2 days (I am a slow reader normally) It was very, very, hard to put down."
"Fantastic Read!"
For The Other End of the Lie, I was hoping to work with the same revisions editor, Kehkashan Khalid, of The Other Side of the Rainbow and I am pleased to announce:
She and I are teaming up for books two and three. We both agreed that we work well together and we both wanted the flavor and feel of the next two books to remain true to the first.
Kehkashan is a talented editor, who works hard to develop a book readers can enjoy, she is also an artist, and she may create the cover for the books as well.
I am lucky enough to be active in several writing communities and through those communities I have met independent editors and publishers So, I was able to put together a great team to include a proofreader and an experienced publisher to format the book.
When you join my pre-launch campaign, you’ll get early excerpts of the work we are doing, a chance to meet the team via a recorded live event, and access to the pre-edited opening scene of the manuscript!
Working with New Degree Press (now doing business as Manuscripts, LLC), I met with a marketing team in weekly team sessions so they could coach and support their authors in marketing efforts, to help each one reach new audiences. Their training was invaluable. I will forever be indebted to the pre-sale campaign supporters of The Other Side of the Rainbow. Not only did those early purchases fund the publishing costs, but their participation also gave me an audience I was very motivated to entertain and surprise.
The wall separating him from the interior of Efrem Spinelli’s home office felt like a dam holding back reality. A flood of questions pushed against that barrier, but Dannel Pappas needed it to hold a little longer. His back brushed against the maze like pattern of the fleur-de-lis wallpaper as his hips kissed the wainscotting. After a slow breath, he peeked through the opening near the hinge at the back of the office door. Kit McCloskey, a an Dannel had pushed to the brink, raised a gun toward Efrem Spinelli’s chest, “And my children?” Kit yelled. “Why would you send goons to after them?”
You can join the presale team with a variety of pricing options with a variety of ‘thank you’ gifts. Your support helps pay for the cost of publishing plus it keeps the team motivated to entertain and surprise with the best book we can produce. Will you be part of our audience? I hope so.
Be part of the team and get your name included on the acknowledgements page without attending any events or getting the whole perks package.
Order the eBook Only - it will be delivered as a PDF but if you'd like to read it using your Kindle or Reader App just let the author know.
This book will arrive directly to you once the book becomes available.
If you are too busy to worry about The Perks package but still want to be part of the team and be able to read the book on your phone or holding it your hand - this is the combo for you!
See The Perks Package information below.
Includes an invitation to the first book signing event.
SiUS Press presents in association with Selah Press: Pre-Production Campaign
Party Packs include The Perks plus tickets to events and invitations to book signings
1 ticket to a pre-launch event with The Perks eBook and Paperback combo.
2 tickets to a pre-launch event with a eBooks and Paperback combo.
2 tickets to pre-launch event with an eBook and Paperback combo - 2 perk packs combo and a bonus signed paperback.
Let's Party! 2 tickets to both pre-launch events with 1 eBook and Paperback Combo, two perk packs, a bonus signed paperback, and a secret gift.
These package deals are great for book clubs and families
4 tickets to both pre-launch events with 2 eBook and Paperback Combo's, 4 perk packs, and a secret gift.
5 combo perk packs and 5 tickets to both prelaunch events and a secret gift.
This is for 25 eBook and Paperback Combo Only packs and invitations to book signing events with a special mention in the acknowledgements.
SiUS Press presents in association with Selah Press: Pre-Production Campaign
Please reach us at hello if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The author will provide you with a "celebration" gift after the books is published of equal value to attending the party.
Yes. Publishing The Other Side of the Rainbow was an educational journey for Julie as a first time author. "I made mistakes along the way and felt a little lost with the launch party and workshop plans. That is why this time the I'm offering two parties prior to the books availability. So everyone can attend and not worry that someone will spoil the ending before they get a chance to finish the book. Although, if you haven't finished the first book yet, you may want to before June's Pre-Production party. "
Please contact Julie via email or the Facebook message system to discuss any issues with your previous support package.
The books should be published by early September, 2024.
Yes. But to get your name included as an early supporter, you can purchase the paperback for about the same price without tickets, so why wait?
Welcome! Book Two
The Other End of the Lie
Pre- Production Campaign is happening now!
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