Radio Station Interview

 On Thursday morning August 22nd at 7:10 am I was the guest author on WGIR 610 am which is Manchester NH's morning show.  I spoke about my third book "One Came Back," which is the third book of a series dealing with Iranian terrorism on the United States.  The first book of the series is "Behind the Lies" and the sequel to it is "Gateway to Terror."  The show's host, Jack Heath is also an author and we had an enjoyable time discussing what the series is about.

 

All books can be viewed and ordered from my website www.joesmiga.com, for an autographed copy or from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  Independent books stores will be able to order you a copy if you choose to purchase from your local store.

 

Two Special Notices

Today, I am pleased to say, that Behind The Lies, is posted on a blog with a wonderful review. You can read it by clicking Bruce's Mideast Soundbites in the Other Interesting Links column.

Second, the website for Tova,went online yesterday. You can view it by clicking on Tova in the Other Interesting Links column.

I hope you enjoy both of these new opportunities for my literary work to become known.

TOVA: A VERY SPECIAL DOG

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Author Joe Smiga Releases a Unique Memoir About A Beloved Pet’s Life: Tova
A book that is touching and enlightening at the same time

Manchester, NH – April 19, 2010 – Author Joe Smiga, a pet lover and family man, unveils his newest publication Tova, a novel inspired by the life of his beloved dog of the same name. The book, as with his first novel Behind the Lies, is published and available through Xlibris.

Tova is a book written as a tribute to the life of Joe Smiga’s dog, Tova. The author, together with his wife, experienced, as with many other pet owners, the many joys that come with having a pet dog. Tova, through many years in the Smigas’ life, brought love, fun, and devotion. This, however, came to a sudden stop at the onset of a hidden disease.

Cryptococcosis is a disease that, at the time of Tova’s life, was virtually unknown in the world of veterinary medicine. The relative lack of information on this disease contributed to the frustration and sadness brought by the dog’s sudden demise.

The author wishes to educate people about the illness. This book is made available for pet owners and veterinarians who still do not know about the dreaded Cryptococcosis disease. For more information on this book, log on to www.Xlibris.com.

What it takes to sell books

Getting your title, book bio and your name in front of as many people as possible is the key to marketing your books.

Having them online is nice but people need to know who you are. I have found success in doing book signings, Rotary and Kiwanis presentations, three live radio interviews, a cable TV program that ran for a month, on display in the International Book Fair in Miami the month of November. Two more shows already booked for 2010.

All of this, plus getting a great professional review and excellent reader reviews.

Now, I start to expand my marketing outside of New Hampshire to continue its success.

Happy Holidays to everyone! I am currently writing different kinds of books; which are already in the works.

Joe

Third Live Radio Interview

Charlie Sherman of Manchester NH's WGIR AM 610, interviewed Joe on his radio program from 8:00 to 9:00 AM on Monday, November 23rd about the book, "Behind The Lies."

Calling Tom Clancey fans:

Lisa Parsons of Hippo Press here in Manchester NH started her book report article on "Behind The Lies," in the above manner. She goes on to say: Joe Smiga, of Manchester, has written a military thriller about Iranian submarines attacking the United States in 2010. You can read excerpts and order this book (autographed, if you choose) at his website, www.joesmiga.com.


Thank you Lisa.

Live Radio Interview

Yesterday, Rahel and Sonia, co-hosts of a live talk show on WSMN 1590 AM, had Joe Smiga as a guest, discussing his novel, "Behind The Lies." It was an enjoyable hour program that went out live over the greater Nashua NH area.

Second Portion of John Clayton's Column in Today's Union Leader

Serendipity

Speaking of books, there's a little thing in the publishing business called serendipity, and it comes into play when you write a novel and your fictional premise suddenly becomes a shocking truth, a truth that results in global outrage, banner headlines and round-the-clock cable news coverage.

That's what's happening to Joe Smiga.

Simply stated, the premise of his first novel is this -- Iran has nukes.

That's the central storyline in "Behind the Lies," a prescient piece of work worthy of Tom Clancy, what with Hamas and Hezbollah and renegade Ayatollahs in control of Kilo-class submarines and, in a tribute to his adopted hometown, Joe has scripted a cliff-hanger of a naval battle with a destroyer called the USS Manchester cast as a key player in the drama.

Talk about lucky timing.

"Actually, I had it planned," Joe said, and, while I thought he was joking, he wasn't.

"I'm Jewish," he explained, "I've been reading the Jerusalem Post for years and for as long as I've been reading it, Israeli intelligence has been saying that Iran would have a nuclear capability by the end of 2009, so when I started writing in 2005, that was going to be my premise." And what was his reaction when President Obama held that press conference announcing that Iran has acquired "sufficient information to be able to design and produce a workable atomic bomb"?

"It's a terrifying reality, but as an author, I was thrilled," he said. "His remarks reinforced the title -- the truth 'Behind the Lies' -- and the fact that my book has a black President who's in his first term in the book strikes a chord with readers as well." If you'd like to be one of them -- readers, that is -- you can seek out "Behind the Lies" on the Amazon or Barnes and Noble websites, or if you're looking for an autographed copy, you can go to www.joesmiga.com.

John Clayton is the author of several books on Manchester and New Hampshire, including his newest title, "Remembering Manchester." His e-mail is jclayton@unionleader.com.

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