Local publisher Mark Bredt is putting out a call to local writers for manuscripts. Courtesy photo.

This article has been updated.

CLEARLAKE – Local publisher Mark Bredt will host an open call for manuscript submissions at Wild About Books in Clearlake at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Printing under the imprints Mallard and Heron Books, Paracletus and Marshal Creek, Bredt plans to publish four to six books in 2009 featuring Lake County writers, stories or locations.

Authors are welcome to bring their completed manuscripts for consideration.

“One of the publications will be a collection of writings, short stories, and poetry by Lake County writers,” said Bredt.

Bredt also will present the second edition of his own short novel, “The Candlespike Murders,” during the open call.

“After discovering that Amazon was offering a copy of the first edition for $999 – no, really, almost $1,000! That’s absurd, but flattering – I thought it might be worthwhile to bring the book back into print,” said Bredt. “Besides, I am planning the sequel, 'Death Comes Quietly,' to publish in Spring 2009.”

Located in Clearlake Park, Bredt’s company, M Bredt Ink LLC, offers publishing services and consulting to small publishers and authors around the world via the Internet.

“Anyone interested in the book publishing industry, small press publishing or even self-publishing is welcome to stop by during the event and ask questions or discuss the business,” Bredt said.

Wild About Books is located at 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake, next door to Lisa's clothing store.

For an updated list of times and dates for upcoming events, stop by the store or call 994-WILD (9453).

UPDATE: 

In 2009, Bredt was named in a Florida publishing scam related lawsuit.

http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-7VJLSY/$file/WritersLiteraryGuildComplaint.pdf

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