Location: United States
Member Since:
Dec. 16, 2009
Kyle W. Bell
Biography
Kyle W. Bell is an editor, writer, author, food lover, outdoor enthusiast, and all-around quirky guy. He currently calls Chicago home, but grew up in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a certificate in Paralegal Studies, and completed coursework in the school's Master of Public Affairs program.
Bell is the founder and editor of Game Freaks 365, a video game website which attracted over 130,000 unique monthly viewers at its peak. In 2014, he left Game Freaks 365 to serve as editor of the South Bend Voice, a website which quickly grew to become a leading news source in the region. Bell led the South Bend Voice's news gathering efforts, managed its social media strategy, and edited both in-house and user-submitted content. Most recently, Bell has worked as a transcript editor for 3Play Media, a company which specializes in closed captioning and transcripts for television and film studios.
Bell is a published author whose writing interests have taken him into the world of fiction. The 2011 short story "Ozzy" was inspired by real-life events surrounding the life and death of his grandparents. "Operation Bald Eagle" (2012) was his first spy novella, taking readers inside the role of a CIA operative as he embarked on a mission to prevent a Chinese cyber-attack on the United States. Its sequel, "Dusk Before Dawn" (2013), predicted the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a plot that weaves international intrigue with the ugly underbelly of American presidential politics.
Bell is an avid reader, enjoys exercise, cherishes friendships, and relishes a good meal, whether it is prepared at a family-owned restaurant or in his own kitchen.
Bell is the founder and editor of Game Freaks 365, a video game website which attracted over 130,000 unique monthly viewers at its peak. In 2014, he left Game Freaks 365 to serve as editor of the South Bend Voice, a website which quickly grew to become a leading news source in the region. Bell led the South Bend Voice's news gathering efforts, managed its social media strategy, and edited both in-house and user-submitted content. Most recently, Bell has worked as a transcript editor for 3Play Media, a company which specializes in closed captioning and transcripts for television and film studios.
Bell is a published author whose writing interests have taken him into the world of fiction. The 2011 short story "Ozzy" was inspired by real-life events surrounding the life and death of his grandparents. "Operation Bald Eagle" (2012) was his first spy novella, taking readers inside the role of a CIA operative as he embarked on a mission to prevent a Chinese cyber-attack on the United States. Its sequel, "Dusk Before Dawn" (2013), predicted the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a plot that weaves international intrigue with the ugly underbelly of American presidential politics.
Bell is an avid reader, enjoys exercise, cherishes friendships, and relishes a good meal, whether it is prepared at a family-owned restaurant or in his own kitchen.
Where to find Kyle W. Bell online
Website: http://gamefreaks365.com
Twitter: @kylewbell
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/gamefreaks365
Blog: http://kylebell.com
Twitter: @kylewbell
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/gamefreaks365
Blog: http://kylebell.com
Where to buy in print
Kyle W. Bell's favorite authors on Smashwords
Smashwords book reviews by Kyle W. Bell
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Smashwords Style Guide
on March 31, 2010
Smashwords is the ultimate site for getting new authors off of the ground. This Style Guide helps you do that by providing tips, guidelines and helpful information to make the process as smooth as possible. After reading this Style Guide, you will not likely ever need to resubmit a book because of faulty formatting. It's a MUST read for upcoming authors looking to publish on Smashwords.
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Smashwords Book Marketing Guide
on July 01, 2010
Just like the Style Guide, the Marketing Guide is an invaluable tool for would-be self-publishers. A minimal amount of investment and a modest amount of time can pay big dividends when selling your e-book. Even better, the tips are free for anyone in the Smashwords community to view and use.
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Monster in the Mirror - With Bonus Short Stories
on July 02, 2010
The descriptive nature of this short story makes it a creepy read. Just needs to be a little longer.