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Award-winning Author chases dream at age 79! In less than five years, Joe Corso has written over 20 novels. This weekend only, get his new book Lafitte's Treasure FREE on Amazon!

Visit Joe's website at www.CorsoBooks.com 

Get his book Lafitte's Treasure on AMAZON by clicking here. 

Joe shared his story on an online interview of how he began his writing career. When asked if he would have done anything differently as far as writing and publishing goes, his response was, "If I had to do it all over again I would have started half a century ago." 

Joe hasn't just written one book, he's gone all out! He's shown drive and diligence that he's always seemed to live with, even in his younger years. Joe served in the United States Army before he became a firefighter with the FDNY. It's clear he strives to succeed and finish any task that he ventures on, and aage isn't getting in his way! 

Below is the trailer for Lafitte's Treasure. Check it out. Like, shop and share! 

Joe is currently working with ListMyeBook.com and McNew Publishing. Elisabeth of McNew said "Joe [Corso] has been one of my favorite clients to work with. Not only is he an excelent writer, easy to get along with, and a very likable guy, but his accomplishments send us a very important message that anyone can learn from and ultimately live by. Whether you're 18 or 78, it's never too late to go for your goals and follow your passion. Joe [Corso] has done it, and he's done it exceptionally well at almost 80! This shows that anyone can follow their passion, regardless of their life circumstances." 



Joe's Awards include: 

His book THE STARLIGHT CLUB has, to date, won over four awards and an honorable mention.

THE LONE JACK KID placed in the 2013 Reader's Favorite in the western category. 

His short story FIRE: BOX 598 placed in the 2013 Reader's Favorite contest in the historical nonfiction category. 


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I caught up with writer-comedian-entrepreneur Phillip Paredo to discuss his new book, How to Quit Your Day Job and Be A Full-Time Comedian. Even though I am an epic fail in my attempts to be funny, I found Phil's book entertaining and sensible - definitely a must read for all aspiring comedians!

His book will be available for FREE Download from now until Friday, August 8, 2014.

Make sure to grab your copy!


Interview

What inspired you to write your first book?

I realized that there were no books teaching the fundamentals to young comics on how to be a comedian full-time. So, I felt it crucial to the comedy community that I write the book. It was sorely needed.

"There is no book that teaches the business of comedy. The bottom line for all comedy books out there is get as much stage time as possible, which is putting the art before the business. My argument for my book is - Put the business before the art and your art will get much better and faster."

How did you come up with the title?

The title says exactly what every comedian who has a day job feels - how the heck do I get out of this job and do what I love to do?

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

You may be making a terrible compromise by keeping your day job when your true passion and talent lies in the field of stand-up comedy. You are depriving yourself and the rest of the world of what you are meant to do with your life.

How much of the book is realistic?

There is not one part of the book that I have written myself that I have not been through myself. I am sharing my experience and my success with other young comedians who want to perform comedy full-time.

What are your current projects?

I plan to write a new edition to my book every 6-12 months because I am always learning new ways to earn money as a stand-up comedian entrepreneur. So I am always writing to add more information to the current first edition of my book. I also just launched my tour company in Las Vegas which provides great package deals on comedy club/nightclub tours. Check out my website: www.ticklemeentertainment.com

Who designed the covers?

I used a terrific graphic designer on Fiverr.com to create the cover for only $5!




About the Book:
Do you love performing stand-up comedy? Is it your passion? Do you wish you could do it full-time? Do you have a day job just to pay the bills? Would you like to learn how to quit your day job and have all the business skills necessary to go full-time with stand-up comedy? And if you're already doing comedy full-time but you're not making what you want to make or if you recently got laid off from your job - this e-book is for you too!

What if you love your day job, but you love stand-up comedy too? Can you reconcile the two passions? Yes! We’ll show you how.

In Phil's 215 page e-book, aspiring Comedians will have access to the following:

- over 100 locations where you can do stand-up comedy in the U.S. and Canada
- how to use your current job to help your stand-up comedy career
- how to have enough time for your job, your comedy and your family
- how to get paid gigs at comedy clubs
- how to produce and promote your own show and get paid for it
- how to get paid gigs at colleges
- how to get paid gigs on cruises
- how to get paid gigs on the road
- how to get paid to write for TV
- how to get more people to your shows
- how to have the booker or venue owner be always happy about paying you
- how to manage your own money and get out of debt
- how to get free merch to sell for a profit after shows
- how to negotiate contracts
- how you can improve your act

and much more!

Start doing comedy full-time now!

Author Bio
Phil Peredo is the founder and owner of TickleMe Entertainment - a Las Vegas show production and talent management firm. He books over 500 acts per year and currently run three comedy and variety shows in Sin City. Philip runs the TickleMe Comedy Club Crawl Tours. Mr. Peredo is also an officer on the Refried Comedy Team - an organization that provides great comedy runs around the country for both comedians and the audience.


Links
www.TickleMeEntertainment.com
https://www.facebook.com/TickleMeEntertainment
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