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Something About Me and My Book:: I am an author, blogger and speaker. My main site is http://www.TheCreativePenn.com - Writing, Publishing, Internet Sales and Book Promotion...for your book! I am British but live in sunny Queensland, Australia.

Website:: http://www.TheCreativePenn.com

The Creative Penn - New blog on Publishing 2.0, writing, self-publishing, print-on-demand

...and new technologies in the world of writing and publishing. It's an exciting time for all authors! Featuring interviews with new and established authors, as well as marketing specialists and others involved in the world of books!
Let me know if you would like to be featured on the blog - I am always open to new and interesting topics, as well as virtual book launches.
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Have you tried Twitter yet? It's great for authors

I have been slow on the uptake but have now (finally) joined Twitter - it is great for authors!! you can hook up with other authors, publishers, agents and get the latest interesting posts

I have posted about it here - Twitter: what is it and why should authors use it?

Definitely recommended!
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Posted on January 20, 2009 at 2:08am

5 tips to get on TV - how a press release can get you onto National TV!

My first press release flopped and I lost all enthusiasm for it... my second got me 2 newspaper pieces and a small segment on Australian primetime National TV!

I have blogged about it here:

Book Promotion: 5 top tips for being on TV and lessons from a TV appearance

and about the press release that got me there…

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Posted on January 14, 2009 at 3:20am

Publish your ebook on Smashwords…and $1 ebook

Ebooks are taking off in 2009 - with ebook readers, phones with ebook apps and the economy in a spin, you need to jump on the wave!

If you have the digital rights to your book, or if you have something you would like to self-publish, you can publish it as an ebook in a few hours and have it for sale today!

I have been selling my book, “How to Enjoy Your Job” as an ebook in PDF format for the last few months and have sold a few copies. I wanted to get it onto the Amazon… Continue

Posted on January 8, 2009 at 7:20pm

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At 3:28am on June 30, 2010, Zaid said…: Hey there

Ive just joined this website a few minutes ago. Im trying to promote my new book entitled: Salaam from South Africa.

Check out the link: http://www.lulu.com/product/hardcover/salaam-from-south-africa/11257301?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/2

Theres a downloadable version of the novel as well.You may also check out my profile to get a bit more lowdown on who I am exactly.

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At 3:48pm on February 15, 2009, Aidana WillowRaven said…: Check out my latest blogs about my design project for the upcoming release of Confessions of a Former Rock Queen.

thanks,
Aidana WillowRaven
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At 2:29pm on January 24, 2009, Aidana WillowRaven said…: Check out my latest blogs about the JGDS series I am illustrating!

Book one, State of Wilderness is currently in the running for Most Eye-Catching Cover at the following link:

http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com/2009/01/entry-02-state-of-wilderness.html

Book two, State of Quarries, has entered the final design stages and starts it's treck to being in print soon too.

Stop by my blogs to send me your opinions and don't forget to vote at the above link too.

thanks,
Aidana WillowRaven
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At 12:18am on December 6, 2008, Beth Barany said…: I like your energy. Hello from halfway around the world in California.

All my best,
Beth

At 2:00am on November 23, 2008, Stuart Ross McCallum said…: Hi Joanna,

I am also British and living in the not so sunny Melbourne. Happily married and father of two teenagers and busy marketing my first book titled: Beyond my Control. I would like to be friends here at Book Marketing Network. My book has been in Amazon's top 100 for about five minutes! Hope I'm Added, all the best, Stuart

At 11:21am on November 21, 2008, James W. Roberts Sr. said…: Hello Jonna, thank you for being my friend, I want to extend an invitation to you and your friends to come and visit and join my sight James W. Roberts Sr. http://jwroberts.ning.com

At 11:02pm on November 13, 2008, Teresa said…: Thank you for adding me to your friends list. GOD Bless

At 10:12pm on November 12, 2008, Linda Ballou said…: Just thought it would be fun to connect with someone inthe land down under. Hope to get there one fine day.
Cheers
L