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<div><font face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><br clear="none"/></font></div>Zen and the Art of Flirting by Tim Smithtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2024-03-01:523145:BlogPost:8840862024-03-01T17:30:00.000ZCarol A Guyhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/CarolAGuy
<p>I love writing humorous flirting scenes in my romances. There’s something sensual and fun about two people engaging in verbal jousting when they feel that initial spark and decide to test the waters. Sometimes you can radiate more heat with a few lines of suggestive dialogue than with a paragraph of in-your-face eroticism. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.</p>
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<p>Flirting is all part of creating sexual tension with your characters. It’s defined as “trying to attract…</p>
<p>I love writing humorous flirting scenes in my romances. There’s something sensual and fun about two people engaging in verbal jousting when they feel that initial spark and decide to test the waters. Sometimes you can radiate more heat with a few lines of suggestive dialogue than with a paragraph of in-your-face eroticism. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.</p>
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<p>Flirting is all part of creating sexual tension with your characters. It’s defined as “trying to attract sexually but without serious intent,” and is an essential ingredient in all romantic encounters. I think it’s safe to assume that most of us write something more substantial than “What’s your sign?” or “Come here often, Sailor?” in the getting acquainted phase. It should imply emotional intimacy, and a willingness to commit at some level. Verbal foreplay allows your characters to build up to the act, and that crescendo should range from sensual to scorching.</p>
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<p>A crucial element is conflict, both internal and external, and creating barriers for your characters to overcome. Internal conflict arises from beliefs or an emotional wound that prevents someone from pursuing a relationship, such as fear of rejection, a bad prior experience, or a deep-seated moral quandary. External conflict comes from parameters outside the character’s control, like cultural environment, bad timing, or family/peer pressure. Being in a marriage or committed relationship would also fall into that category.</p>
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<p>When does this dance called sexual tension begin? Immediately after the characters meet, begin talking, and realize they want to go further. Flirting should be a metaphor for the act itself. Start slow, build gradually, then eventually end where your characters lead you, while teasing the readers along the way. But don’t forget to include a little salacious humor to make it fun. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here’s an example from one of my private eye thrillers, “Lido Key” (Vic Fallon series). If this doesn’t put you in mind of “Body Heat” or “Double Indemnity,” you probably aren’t a fan of film noir:</p>
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<p>When Vic locked eyes with Ariel Weston across the bar, there was no escape. He moved to the stool next to hers, drawn in like a marlin hooked by a determined fisherman. “Excuse me, Miss, but I’m new in town. Could you please direct me to your house?”</p>
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<p>She began with a chuckle that escalated into full-blown laughter, then she playfully smacked Vic’s forearm. “That’s so lame, it’s cute!”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Thank you.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Her eyes scanned him up and down. “I don’t think I’ve seen you around here before, have I?” she asked in a low, smoky voice.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“No. Do I need a reservation to sit here?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She laughed again. “A smart-ass. I like that quality in a man. Where are you from, smart-ass?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“A whole other world. Would you like me to provide references before we go any further?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She placed her hand on his on top of the bar. Her gaze radiated more sensual intensity. “I don’t think that’ll be necessary, but since we’re going to be friends, I think I should call you something more formal than smart-ass.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Are we going to be friends?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Unless you think you already have enough of them.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“You can never have too many friends. Why don’t you call me Blake?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Is that your real name?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“No, my real name is Vic. I just use Blake to fool people. What should I call you besides totally hot?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“I like that, but let’s go with Ariel.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Pretty name.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Thank you. I’m rather attached to it.” She massaged his hand. “I should tell you something, Vic. I’m married to a rich older man, we don’t have any kids and we’ve always had separate bedrooms. He doesn’t really notice if I’m not home, since he’s only there long enough to change clothes before he meets his latest girlfriend. He doesn’t ask me any questions and I don’t grill him about where he drops his pants. Does that bother you?”</p>
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<p>“One man’s ignorance is another man’s bliss.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Ooh, a clever smart-ass. That’s another quality I like.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“And we’re just getting started.”</p>
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<p>As you can see from that example, the key is using language to build erotic tension. It’s metaphorical sex play to introduce suggestive talk into mundane conversations. Make it more fluid, lyrical, and sensual than regular dialogue. Grammar rules typically go out the window in the throes of passion when you’re trying to convey feelings. Establish a cadence and a rhythmic pacing, be more lyrical, and note the sound of the words. </p>
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<p>It’s important to pay attention to connotations, and be aware of what a word means to a given audience. As an example, there’s a slang word used in erotic literature that refers to a part of the female anatomy (begins with “c,” rhymes with “hunt”). A lot of American readers find it offensive, but in some European cultures, it’s considered commonplace and used in everyday language. The lesson here is research your market. You want to use words that will arouse feelings while conveying something about the characters, but you don’t want to alienate people. For the record, I don’t use that word in my books. My goal is to gain readers, not turn them off. </p>
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<p>By way of a parting example, here’s a brief passage from my romantic comedy, “The Sweet Distraction”:</p>
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<p>“I should probably go,” George said. “I’m cutting into your tanning time.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Why do you have to run off?” Cookie teased.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Because I’m working.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“You know what they say about all work and no play.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“I always make time to play.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Like what?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Poker, blackjack, the ponies once in a while…”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Are you good at picking winners?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“I find it depends on who’s holding the riding crop.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Cookie flashed a sly grin. “Ooh, is that a kinky side coming out of hiding?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>He winked. “I’ll never tell.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“I like to play, too.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“What games do you like to play, little girl?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Pass-out, strip dominoes, escaped convict and the Warden’s wife…”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Those are a little out of my league.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Maybe you should move up from Little League to the majors. That’s where they play night games.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Is this where you ask me if I know how to whistle, then tell me to just put my lips together and blow?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She raised her sunglasses and looked at him. “I can think of a much better use for your lips.”</p>
<p> </p>
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<p>“Lido Key” and “The Sweet Distraction” are available at Amazon Kindle.</p>
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<p><u>Lido Key</u> is available at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081NXWLC" target="_self">www.amazon.com/dp/B0081NXWLC</a></p>
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<p><u>The Sweet Distraction</u> is available at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003R7L9H6" target="_self">www.amazon.com/dp/B003R7L9H6</a></p>
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<p>Tim’s website: <a href="http://www.allauthor.com/author/timsmith" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.allauthor.com/author/timsmith</a></p>Where Have I Heard That Before? by Tim Smithtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2024-02-01:523145:BlogPost:8841322024-02-01T14:46:13.000ZCarol A Guyhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/CarolAGuy
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<p>The nominations for the Academy Awards were recently announced, along with the requisite number of surprises. People have been quoting lines from movies for years, and many make their way into pop culture, as well as trivia nights in sports bars. As a change of pace, I thought it would be fun to test your knowledge about which movie these lines of dialogue came from. Some are obvious, others not so…</p>
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<p>The nominations for the Academy Awards were recently announced, along with the requisite number of surprises. People have been quoting lines from movies for years, and many make their way into pop culture, as well as trivia nights in sports bars. As a change of pace, I thought it would be fun to test your knowledge about which movie these lines of dialogue came from. Some are obvious, others not so much. The answers are at the bottom, following a bonus excerpt from one of my romantic comedies. No fair peeking at the answers!</p>
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<p>1 - “The stuff dreams are made of.”</p>
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<p>2 - “Rosebud.”</p>
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<p>3 - “Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.”</p>
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<p>4 - “Do you pick your feet in Poughkeepsie?”</p>
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<p>5 - “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.”</p>
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<p>6 - “We’ll always have Paris.”</p>
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<p>7 - “What can you say about a 25-year-old girl who died?”</p>
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<p>8 - “There’s no crying in baseball!”</p>
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<p>9 - “Do you feel lucky?”</p>
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<p>10 - “Keep the change, you filthy animal.”</p>
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<p>11 - “All right, Mr. DeMille. I’m ready for my close-up.”</p>
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<p>12 - “Gentlemen, this is the war room. There’s no fighting in here.”</p>
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<p>13 - “I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>14 - “I’ll have what she’s having.”</p>
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<p>15 - “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.”</p>
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<p>16 – “Those aren’t pillows!”</p>
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<p>17 – “You had me at hello.”</p>
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<p>18 – “You can’t handle the truth!”</p>
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<p>19 – “Shut up and deal.”</p>
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<p>20 – “Yippi-ki-yay, mother******!”</p>
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<p>Here’s an excerpt from my summer romance “Cuban Fire (Key West Heat Book 4).” The purchase link is below if you’d like to see what happens next.</p>
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<p>Brad took another sip, then nearly choked when he felt a splash of water from behind. He turned around in time to see a young woman climb onto the stool next to his. Brad automatically glanced over her frame, clad in a string bikini with a floral print. She looked to be about five-two and slender, with skin the color of café au lait and sun-bleached blonde hair with light brown streaks, cut into a shag style that covered her ears. Her figure was so petite that handle-with-care was the first thing that came to mind, while a posture that said don't-mess-with-me was the second.</p>
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<p>She looked at him and offered a shy smile. “Sorry,” she said in a thick Spanish accent. “Didn’t mean to get you wet.”</p>
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<p>Brad recovered from his initial shock and smiled. “No problem. I was getting too hot anyway. It actually felt good.”</p>
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<p>The young woman giggled, making a pleasant sound, not nasal or forced. “You mind if I sit here?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Not at all.” He hesitated for a moment to summon his courage. “Would you care for a drink?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She released a deep breath. “Yeah, that’d be nice. Whatever you’re havin’.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Brad signaled for the bartender and ordered her drink plus a refill for himself. When they arrived, she took a long sip.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><em>“Gracias,”</em> she said. “You not from ‘round here, are you?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“How can you tell?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She gestured at his torso. “Not enough tan.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>He laughed. “Looks like you got me. I’m from up north.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Her eyebrows arched. “Atlanta?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Further north than that. I’m from Ohio.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Her face scrunched in confusion. “Not sure where that is.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Brad eyed her for a moment. “I’m guessing you’re not from around here either.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She shook her head. “Havana. Came here few years ago. What you do in this Ohio place?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Whatever it takes to survive. What do you do here?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Waitress at the Palm Garden. You ever been there?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“No. Is it any good?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She shrugged. “Not bad. Tourists sure like it, ‘specially the ones who come from the cruise ships. What’s your name?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Brad. What’s yours?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“Chiquita, like the banana.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>He looked her over again. <em>I’d like to see what she could do with a banana</em>. “Pretty name. Are you staying here?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She shook her head again. “I live in Olde Towne. This is my day off.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>“I thought the pool was just for hotel guests.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She leaned in close and lowered her voice. “Supposed to be, but the bartender’s a friend. He looks the other way when I sneak in. You not gonna bust me, are you?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Brad laughed. “What fun would that be?”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>She laughed with him. “I can think of things that would be whole lot more fun.”</p>
<p> </p>
<p><em>Makes two of us.</em></p>
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<p>* * * *</p>
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<p>And here are the answers to the trivia challenge:</p>
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<p>1 - “The Maltese Falcon”</p>
<p>2 - “Citizen Kane”</p>
<p>3 - “The Godfather”</p>
<p>4 - “The French Connection”</p>
<p>5 - “All About Eve”</p>
<p>6 - “Casablanca”</p>
<p>7 - “Love Story”</p>
<p>8 - “A League of Their Own”</p>
<p>9 - “Dirty Harry”</p>
<p>10 - “Home Alone”</p>
<p>11 - “Sunset Boulevard”</p>
<p>12 - “Dr. Strangelove”</p>
<p>13 - “Airplane!”</p>
<p>14 - “When Harry Met Sally”</p>
<p>15 - “Cool Hand Luke”</p>
<p>16 – “Trains, Planes, and Automobiles”</p>
<p>17 – “Jerry McGuire”</p>
<p>18 – “A Few Good Men”</p>
<p>19 – “The Apartment”</p>
<p>20 – “Die Hard”</p>
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<p>“Cuban Fire” can be purchased from Amazon Kindle at: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B086SKY8F4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.amazon.com/dp/B086SKY8F4</a></p>
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<p>Tim Smith is an award-winning, bestselling author of romantic mystery/thrillers and contemporary erotic romance. He is also a freelance editor, writer, blogger, and photographer. He can often be found in the Florida Keys, indulging his passion for parasailing between research and seeking out the perfect Mojito. His website is <a href="http://www.allauthor.com/author/timsmith" target="_self">www.allauthor.com/author/timsmith</a></p>
<p></p>Juror Number Ten by Caroline Taylortag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2024-01-24:523145:BlogPost:8842222024-01-24T00:06:55.000ZSherin Lloydhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/SherinLloyd
<p>Juror Number Ten by Caroline Taylor is my second book by the author. I absolutely like her storytelling style, a reason I came back for her next.</p>
<p>There are many good and interesting characters in the story, including the murder accused Nona, Cody and the prosecutor Gordon, to name a few. Then there's the main protagonist Sophia, who just got herself somehow caught in a web she never imagined. They say it gets worse before it gets better and that's probably what happened to Sophie,…</p>
<p>Juror Number Ten by Caroline Taylor is my second book by the author. I absolutely like her storytelling style, a reason I came back for her next.</p>
<p>There are many good and interesting characters in the story, including the murder accused Nona, Cody and the prosecutor Gordon, to name a few. Then there's the main protagonist Sophia, who just got herself somehow caught in a web she never imagined. They say it gets worse before it gets better and that's probably what happened to Sophie, only she doesn't see a light at the end of the tunnel.</p>
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<p>What starts like a simple trial becomes something sinister and lot of external elements including the big guns like Russian Mafia are getting involved, leaving everyone involved confused and baffled when the murder accused Nona gets kidnapped.</p>
<p>So, what happens after that? Is Nona convicted? Are they able to save Sophie on time? What happens to the trial? To know how things unfold, read Juror Number 10. It's an enthralling, interesting and entertaining read for every mystery / thriller fan. A must read!</p>FEATURED BOOK: Teaching Machines how To Crytag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2024-01-23:523145:BlogPost:8843262024-01-23T17:11:34.000ZAuthor & Book Promotionshttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/authorpromotion
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<p><font face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">In <em>Teaching Machines How to Cry</em>, Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis explores the story of Alba, a young woman seeking answers for a feeling of longing she can't explain, and M, an AI prototype.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Alba was a child when she first spent time…</font></p>
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<p><font face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">In <em>Teaching Machines How to Cry</em>, Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis explores the story of Alba, a young woman seeking answers for a feeling of longing she can't explain, and M, an AI prototype.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Alba was a child when she first spent time with M, until they were unexpectedly driven apart. As an adult, Alba slowly realizes that M might hold the answers to her life-long yearning when she remembers that the last time she felt whole was as a child when she taught M how to cry.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">This novel explores the symbiosis between AI and the human soul and raises the questions of how machines and humans might live and evolve together in a not so-distant future.</font></p>
<p><font face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif"><a shape="rect" href="https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Machines-how-Paula-Hidalgo-Sanchis-ebook/dp/B0CH45Z63K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Machines-how-Paula-Hidalgo-Sanchis-ebook/dp/B0CH45Z63K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=</a><strong><br clear="none"/></strong></font></p>~'Black American Freedom Fighters'~tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2024-01-23:523145:BlogPost:8843232024-01-23T02:13:26.000ZGregory V. Boulwarehttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/GregoryVBoulware
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>“What is a man who does not try and make the World better?”</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>‘Black American Freedom Fighters’…</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>“What is a man who does not try and make the World better?”</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>‘Black American Freedom Fighters’</strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Gregory V. Boulware</strong></em> <br/> <strong><a href="https://boulwareenterprises.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/black-american-freedom-fighters/%C2%A0">https://boulwareenterprises.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/black-american-freedom-fighters/ </a>;</strong><br/> <strong>2.15.13</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Thomas L. Jenning</strong>s was the first Afro-American protest marcher on record.<br/> He was born as a freeman in N.Y. State in 1791. Jennings paraded through the streets of N.Y. with a banner showing a Black slave and saying <strong>“Am I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER?”</strong><br/> Slavery was abolished in New York State in 1827.</p>
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<p><strong>David Walker</strong> was a Black militant who wrote the famous pamphlet “Walker’s Appeal” in 1829.<br/> In 1830 the Georgia legislature passed a bill making it a capital offense to circulate literature inciting slaves to revolt. In 1830, the state of Georgia offered $10,000 for the capture of Walker. The appeal said:<br/> <em><strong>“And wo, wo, will be to you if we have to obtain our freedom by fighting… I declare to you, while you keep us and our children in bondage, and treat us like brutes, to make us support you and your families, we cannot be your friends.”</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Reverend Henry H. Garnet</strong> escaped from slavery when he was eleven years old. In 1843 his CALL TO SLAVES TO REVOLT made at the Negro convention in N.Y. lost by one vote.<br/> …go to your lordly enslavers and tell them that they have no more right to oppress you than you have to enslave them…<br/> <em><strong>“STRIKE FOR YOUR LIVES AND LIBERTIES…Let every slave throughout the land do this, and the days of slavery are numbered… Rather die freemen than live to be slaves”</strong></em></p>
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<p>Because white shipyard workmen would not allow him to work alongside them, the man who defeated Garnet’s ‘Call To Revolt’ by a resolution calling for “Moral Suasion” was an escaped slave who taught himself to read and write. He went to work for the Anti-Slavery Society and became a famous speaker and writer. Though he opposed ‘The Call To Revolt’ in 1843. By 1849 he was writing: <em><strong>“If there is no struggle, there is no progress. …this struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be both moral and physical’ but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did, and it never will.”</strong></em><br/> <strong>Frederick Douglas</strong></p>
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<p>Over one hundred years ago, <strong>Dr. John S. Rock</strong>, a distinguished Boston physician, the first Black attorney admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court, made a speech which might have been called Black Is Beautiful; said in 1858, <em><strong>"if any man does not fancy my color, that is his business, and I shall not meddle with it. I shall give myself no trouble because he lacks good taste… when I contrast the fine tough muscular system, the beautiful, rich color, the full broad features, and the gracefully frizzled hair of the Negro, with the delicate physical organization, wan color, sharp features and lank hair of the Caucasian, I am inclined to believe that when the white man was created, nature was pretty well exhausted – but determined to keep up appearances, she pinched up his features, and did the best she could under the circumstances."</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Henry M. Turner</strong>, a Black legislator, was denied his seat upon election.<br/> He made a six hour speech and said: <em><strong>“Whose Legislature is this? …thy question my right to a seat in this body, to represent the people whose legal votes elected me. .. This objection, sir, is an unheard of monopoly of power…the great question, sir, is this: Am I a man? If I am such, I claim the rights of man…!”</strong></em><br/> After massive protests in Washington D.C., he, and 26 other Black representatives and Senators were finally seated. However, democratic representation in the South, was only to last a few short years.</p>
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<p><em><strong>“WE BELIEVE THIS COUNTRY, SO POWERFUL ABROAD, IS UNABLE TO PROTECT ITS CITIZENS AT HOME!”</strong></em><br/> In 1898 <strong>Ida B. Wells</strong> led a delegation of women and Congressmen to President McKinley to protest the lynching of a Black Postmaster. Miss Wells was one of the founders of the <strong>NAACP</strong>. At 14 she raised four younger sisters and brothers. She put herself through college and led a campaign against lynching which resulted in mob attacks on her and her printing press. Miss Wells was forced to carry two pistols for self protection.</p>
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<p><strong>Dr. William E. B. DuBois</strong>, who wrote <em><strong>“Mr. Washington represents in Negro thought the old attitudes of adjustment and submission; and Mr. Washington’s program practically accepts the alleged inferiority of the Negro race… On the contrary, Negroes must resist continually…that voting is necessary to modern mankind, that color discrimination is barbarism, and that Black Boys need education as well as white boys!</strong></em><br/> <em><strong>Mr. Washington’s doctrine has tended to make the whites, north and south, shift the burden of the Negro problem to the Negro’s shoulders…when in fact the burden belongs to the nation, and the hands of none of us are clean if we bend not our energies to righting these great wrongs.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>Many young Americans of all colors consider <strong>Malcolm X</strong> (<em>El Haag Malik El Shabazz</em>) a symbol of uncompromising resistance to oppression. Before his assassination, he modified his philosophy about hating all white men and came to believe that African Americans should take part in a world-wide struggle for human rights. He said: <em><strong>“Brothers and Sisters always remember… if it doesn’t take senators and congressmen and presidential proclamations or a Supreme Court decisions to give freedom to the Black Man. You let that white man know, if this is a country of freedom, let it be a country of freedom; and if it’s not a country of freedom, change it!</strong></em><br/> <em><strong>We will work with anybody, anywhere, at any time, who is genuinely interested in tackling the problem head-on, non-violently as long as the enemy is non-violent; but violent when the enemy gets violent with us!”</strong></em></p>
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<p>“Black Power” was an expression coined by <strong>Brother Stokely Carmichael</strong>. He said: <em><strong>“Integration…speaks to the problem of Blackness in a despicable way…in order to have a decent house or education, Blacks must move into a white neighborhood or send their children to a white school. This reinforces, among both Black and White, the idea that ‘white’ is automatically better and ‘Black’ is by definition inferior…</strong></em><br/> <em><strong>Such situations will not change until Black people have power… Then Negroes become equal in a way that means something, and integration ceases to be a one-way street!”</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King</strong>, often a victim of white violence, believed that it was right to disobey some laws. Writing from the Birmingham<br/> Alabama jail cell: <em><strong>“One may ask, how can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others? …I, advocate obeying just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.</strong></em><br/> <em><strong>…I had hoped that the white moderate would understand that law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice, and that when they fail to do this they become dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress.”</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>William Still</strong> (October 7, 1821 – July 14, 1902) was an African-American abolitionist, conductor on the Underground Railroad, writer, historian and civil rights activist.</p>
<p>The date of William Still’s birth is given as October 7, 1821, by most sources, but he gave the date of November 1819 in the 1900 Census. He was born in Burlington County, New Jersey, to Charity and Levin Still. His parents had come to New Jersey from the Eastern Shore of Maryland as ex-slaves. He was the youngest of eighteen siblings, who included James Still, known as “the Doctor of the Pines,” Peter Still, Mary Still, and Kitturah Still, who moved to Philadelphia.</p>
<p>William’s father was the first of the family to move to New Jersey. A free man, he had been manumitted in 1798 in Caroline County, Maryland. Levin eventually settled in Evesham near Medford and later Charity joined the family with their four children, when she escaped. Charity was recaptured and returned to slavery, but she escaped a second time and, with her two daughters, found her way to Burlington County, to join her husband. The two sons she left behind, Levin and Peter were sold to slave-owners in Lexington, Kentucky, and then later, sent to Alabama in the Deep South.</p>
<p>Abolitionist In 1844, William Still moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he began working as a clerk for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. When Philadelphia abolitionists organized a committee to aid runaway slaves reaching Philadelphia, Still became its chairman. By the 1850s, Still was a leader of Philadelphia’s African-American community. In 1859 he attempted to desegregate the city’s public transit system. He opened a stove store during the American Civil War, and later started a coal delivery business.</p>
<p>In 1847 he married Letitia George and had four children who survived infancy. Their oldest was Caroline Matilda Still (1848–1919), a pioneer female medical doctor. Caroline attended Oberlin College and the Women’s Medical College of Philadelphia (much later the Medical College of Pennsylvania); she was married, first to Edward J. Wyley, and after his death, to the Reverend Matthew Anderson, longtime pastor of the Berean Presbyterian Church in North Philadelphia. She had an extensive private medical practice in Philadelphia and was also a community activist, teacher and leader. William Wilberforce Still (1864–1914) graduated from Lincoln University and subsequently practiced law in Philadelphia; Robert George Still (1861–1896), was a journalist who owned a print shop on Pine at 11th Street in central Philadelphia and Frances Ellen Still (1875–1930) became a kindergarten teacher (she was named after poet Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, who lived with the Stills before her marriage). On the 1900 U.S. Census William Still said he had two children, William W and Ellen, still living in his household, as well as a daughter-in-law.</p>
<p>Underground Railroad Often called <em><strong>“The Father of the Underground Railroad,”</strong></em> Still helped as many as 800 slaves escape to freedom, interviewing each person and keeping careful records, including a brief biography and the destination of each person, along with any alias that they adopted, though he kept his records carefully hidden. Still worked with other Underground Railroad agents operating in the south and in many counties in southern Pennsylvania. His network to freedom also included agents in New Jersey, New York, New England and Canada. Harriet Tubman traveled through his office with fellow passengers on several occasions during the 1850s. After the Civil War, Still published the secret notes he’d kept in diaries during those years, and his book is a source of many historical details of the workings of the Underground Railroad. He is one of the many who helped slaves escape from the United States. The three prominent Still brothers—William, James, and Peter—settled in Lawnside, New Jersey. To this day, their descendants have an annual family reunion every August. Notable members of the Still family include the composer William Grant Still, professional basketball player Valerie Still and professional NFL defensive end Art Still.</p>
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<p>~Foundation For Change, 1619 Broadway, New York, New York~<br/> <strong>‘Eyewitness: The Negro in American History’</strong><br/> By <br/> William Loren Katz/Pitman</p>
<p><strong>‘Chronicles of Black Protest’</strong><br/> By <br/> Bradford Chambers/Fawcett</p>
<p><strong>‘Pioneers On Protest’</strong><br/> By <br/> Lerone Bennett, Jr./Johnson</p>
<p>Recommended Reading:<br/> <strong>‘The Choice: The Issue of Black Survival In America – The Extermination Of The Black Man In America…’</strong><br/> By <br/> Samuel F. Yette/Berkley</p>
<p><strong>‘William Still’</strong><br/> Wkipedia.com</p>
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<p><strong>“Book Crossing”</strong><br/> <a href="http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf#dProfile%C2%A0">http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf#dProfile </a>;</p>
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<p><strong>“Escape Into The Word”</strong><br/> <a href="http://escapeintotheword.connectplatform.com/cgi-bin/blog.cgi?blog_id=227049&cid=10">http://escapeintotheword.connectplatform.com/cgi-bin/blog.cgi?blog_id=227049&cid=10</a></p>
<p><strong>“The Book Marketing Network”</strong><br/> <a href="http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/GregoryVBoulware%C2%A0">http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/GregoryVBoulware </a>;<br/> <a href="http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-books-of-boulware">http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blogs/the-books-of-boulware</a></p>
<p><strong>“Amazon”</strong><br/> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gregory-V.-Boulware/e/B00OI16PDI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0">http://www.amazon.com/Gregory-V.-Boulware/e/B00OI16PDI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0</a></p>
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<p></p>Book Marketing Q&A with John Kremertag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2024-01-19:523145:BlogPost:8843192024-01-19T00:30:00.000ZJohn Kremerhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/JohnKremer
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<div style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #000000; font-family: Lato; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 25px;">On January 16, 2024, John Kremer hosted his <strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;">75th Birthday Bash</strong> with a <strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Book Marketing Q&A</strong> session. In this session, he answered participant questions on marketing books, publicizing books, and more.</p>
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<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto">Today's meditational verses:</div>
<div dir="auto">Colossians 3:9-10 KJV, 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:</div>
<div dir="auto">Be truthful about everything.The truth will…</div>
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<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto">Today's meditational verses:</div>
<div dir="auto">Colossians 3:9-10 KJV, 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:</div>
<div dir="auto">Be truthful about everything.The truth will stand on its own merit.</div>
</div>The Soundtrack of Your Life by Tim Smithtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2024-01-03:523145:BlogPost:8837842024-01-03T16:20:46.000ZCarol A Guyhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/CarolAGuy
<p>Do you have a time machine that can take you back to when things may have been simpler, or when you were happier? Maybe a vacation with someone special, or enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime experience? The answer is yes, we all possess such a device. It’s called memory, and do you know what can magically kickstart that machine? Music! It has the power to bring back things we filed away in our mental scrapbooks. </p>
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<p>We just survived another Christmas season, and nowhere was this…</p>
<p>Do you have a time machine that can take you back to when things may have been simpler, or when you were happier? Maybe a vacation with someone special, or enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime experience? The answer is yes, we all possess such a device. It’s called memory, and do you know what can magically kickstart that machine? Music! It has the power to bring back things we filed away in our mental scrapbooks. </p>
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<p>We just survived another Christmas season, and nowhere was this musical memory connection more apparent. Be honest: when you felt ready to get in the holiday spirit, how many of you looked forward to hearing favorite songs on your MP3, or car radio, or CDs (maybe vinyl in some cases)? I always find the holiday channel on satellite radio because there are some songs I just have to hear to get in the mood. I listened to many of them while growing up and felt nostalgic hearing them again. Can you honestly say that when you heard Crosby crooning “White Christmas” or Mariah belting “All I Want for Christmas is You” that you didn’t think “Hey, it’s that time of year again!” </p>
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<p>The term “facing the music” has been around for years but I never gave much thought to its meaning or origin. My research uncovered the definition “To accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions.” It’s been used to the point where it’s become a cliché. Irving Berlin wrote a popular song called “Let’s Face the Music and Dance.” Why he thought dancing was the best way to atone for your sins is a mystery to me, but Fred Astaire choreographed it beautifully in a movie. </p>
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<p>I’ve always admired the way a talented lyricist like Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, or Ira Gershwin could tell a beautiful, complete story to accompany the melody. This is in direct contrast with today’s output, where you’re lucky if you can understand what’s being sung, or make sense of it. I’m especially fond of Cole Porter, and the way he expressed feelings through music. His lyrics were sophisticated, but not unattainable. He also possessed a crystal ball. His 1934 song “Anything Goes” contains this line: </p>
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<p>“Good authors, too, who once knew better words now only use four-letter words writing prose, because anything goes!” </p>
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<p>The ability to tell a love story with lyrics within 128 bars is a rare gift. Of all the songs Irving Berlin composed, one of my favorites is “Be Careful, It’s My Heart” from the film “Holiday Inn.” It beautifully sums up the growing infatuation between two people, set to a melody that’s easy to dance to. Fast forward 30-some years to Barry Manilow’s disco classic “Copacabana (At the Copa).” Follow the words and you’ll hear an entire Lifetime romance movie set to music, told in three minutes. </p>
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<p>My own musical time machine evokes memories that comprise my life’s soundtrack. When I hear Tony Bennett sing “I Wanna be Around,” I may think of the one that got away. Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” will forever be associated with a sensuous turn on the dance floor many years ago, and Chicago’s “Color My World” evokes the same response. I get a little melancholy when I hear Bryan Adams sing “Have You Ever Loved a Woman?” and another one that gets to me is Jim Croce’s “I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song.” I’ve never laid claim to a particular melody, but I used to joke that Marvin Hamlisch had me in mind when he wrote “Nobody Does it Better.” </p>
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<p>I’ve brought this love of music into my writing by working it into a scene to enhance the mood and atmosphere. You’ll find references to some of the piano jazz masters in my mystery/thrillers, and the reason is simple. I like that kind of music, therefore my leading characters do, too. I’ve dropped in little bits like “The soothing sounds of Oscar Peterson’s piano jazz played in the background.” In my mystery “The Other Woman,” the action takes place around Christmas, so naturally I had to include holiday music to set the mood. In particular, I mentioned Dave Brubeck’s solo jazz Christmas album. </p>
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<p>I used the song-as-a-memory thing in one of the Nick Seven spy thrillers. He requests a certain selection from the jazz trio at his club, and when Felicia asks him why he chose it, he reminds her that it was played the first time they went on a date several years earlier. It forged a prominent place in his memory, and was forever associated with that special night. Yes, I know that’s straight out of “Casablanca,” but at least he didn’t request “As Time Goes By.” </p>
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<p>My knowledge of the music business came in handy as fictional fodder in one of my recent crime thrillers. “The Neon Jungle” tackles the dark underside of the entertainment industry in Miami. The person in a bind is a popular local musician trying to get out from under the control of a supposedly legit music mogul who is using his business as a cover for criminal activity. Do these things actually happen? Maybe, maybe not. Is any of it based on my personal observations and experiences? I’ll rely on the disclaimer at the front of the book. </p>
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<p>This story gave me the chance to include song references within the plot, and some of them were used to enhance the action. A character longing for the gal that left a vacancy in his heart? I trotted out the ballad “Here’s That Rainy Day” to emphasize what he was feeling. When it was time for the happy-for-now ending, “Never Gonna Let You Go” is featured. While writing the action sequences, I listened to recordings by Buddy Rich and Henry Mancini to help me set the mood and pace. If only I could transfer those tracks to the book. </p>
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<p>There’s a scene in the movie comedy “10,” where Dudley Moore played a successful middle-aged pop songwriter lusting after a much younger Bo Derek. At one point, he’s lamenting to a bartender about changing musical styles. He says “One day, a couple will be listening to a band and the woman will say <em>Honey, they’re playing our song! </em>And the band will be playing <em>‘Why Don’t We Do It in the Road’</em>.” </p>
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<p>Frank Sinatra was blessed to have the talented Nelson Riddle as his primary arranger. Besides being a creative orchestrator with a knack for matching the arrangement with the singer, Riddle had a philosophy which lends itself to this topic. He always equated music with sex, and offered the explanation “After all, what else is there?” Think about that the next time you’re choosing the playlist for a romantic evening by the fire. </p>
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<p>What songs make up the soundtrack of your life? </p>
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<p>Isaiah 43:18-19 KJV says, 18 Remember ye, not the former things, neither consider the things of old.19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.</p>
<p>Today is the beginning of a new year; let us leave the old negative behind and start afresh with a new focus on living godly.</p>
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<p>Isaiah 43:18-19 KJV says, 18 Remember ye, not the former things, neither consider the things of old.19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.</p>
<p>Today is the beginning of a new year; let us leave the old negative behind and start afresh with a new focus on living godly.</p>
<p> </p>Meditation Scripturetag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2023-12-27:523145:BlogPost:8837782023-12-27T16:07:57.000ZDr. Willie B Whitehttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/WillieBWhite
<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto">Good morning all,</div>
<div dir="auto">Meditation scriptures: Luke 1:68-69 KJV, 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;</div>
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<div dir="auto">Meditation scriptures: Luke 1:68-69 KJV, 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto">69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;</div>
</div>As 2023 comes to a close....tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2023-12-27:523145:BlogPost:8839362023-12-27T09:33:21.000ZBarbara Stevenshttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/BarbaraStevens802
<p>Dear All Authors and readers alike,</p>
<p> I believe and wish that we all support each other in making sure that we are buying and supporting an author just to give us a big break and better closing to the 2023.</p>
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<p> I will come back on here and purchase more books to support the idea, so that we can have better sales at the end of the year. How should we show that we are supportive? Show the books that we buy? I will do my best to make this an equal ideal that will…</p>
<p>Dear All Authors and readers alike,</p>
<p> I believe and wish that we all support each other in making sure that we are buying and supporting an author just to give us a big break and better closing to the 2023.</p>
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<p> I will come back on here and purchase more books to support the idea, so that we can have better sales at the end of the year. How should we show that we are supportive? Show the books that we buy? I will do my best to make this an equal ideal that will benefit us all for the ending of this year.</p>
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<p> Happy New Year as its only days away before we are waking up to 2024.</p>
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<p>Every year at this time, we’re bombarded by holiday-themed romance flicks on TV. Christmas and love affairs go together like cookies and hot chocolate, but some cable networks take it to the extreme. The most recent count is 116 new TV movies this year. With that many on deck, I question the originality factor. The Hallmark Channel began airing their lineup before Thanksgiving, followed by Lifetime, Ion and Netflix. I try to catch a few, but some of them threaten to push my blood sugar level…</p>
<p>Every year at this time, we’re bombarded by holiday-themed romance flicks on TV. Christmas and love affairs go together like cookies and hot chocolate, but some cable networks take it to the extreme. The most recent count is 116 new TV movies this year. With that many on deck, I question the originality factor. The Hallmark Channel began airing their lineup before Thanksgiving, followed by Lifetime, Ion and Netflix. I try to catch a few, but some of them threaten to push my blood sugar level into the diabetic danger zone.</p>
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<p>To that end, I submit my own list of favorite holiday movies, the ones that are part of my yuletide tradition. Some of them feature romance in the plot, but most are just good holiday cheer, designed to help you enjoy the magic and take your mind off of seasonal stress. How many of these have you seen?</p>
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<p>“Holiday Inn” (1942) – The first onscreen pairing of Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire introduced “White Christmas,” “Happy Holiday” and “Easter Parade,” among other holiday-themed songs by Irving Berlin. The concept was cliched even then (two show biz partners break up the act, they fight over the same girl, true love wins out in the end, etc.) but it’s enjoyable for the music, laughs, and some of the best dancing Astaire ever did in a film. A highlight is the Valentine’s Day ballad “Be Careful, It’s My Heart.” </p>
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<p>“White Christmas” (1954) – This was originally intended as a reworking of “Holiday Inn,” again featuring Crosby and Astaire, along with some new Irving Berlin music. The plan changed after Astaire read the script and turned it down. Donald O’Connor was then chosen to be the dancing partner but he became ill, and was replaced by Danny Kaye. Kaye let it be known that he wasn’t happy about being third choice, and wouldn’t be taking a back seat to Crosby. Despite all the backstage drama and fighting, it was the most successful movie that year and has remained a beloved holiday favorite. The songs are good, the dance numbers are top-notch, and the chemistry between Crosby and Rosemary Clooney reflects their off-screen friendship. </p>
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<p>“The Man Who Came to Dinner” (1942) – This film version of the Broadway comedy hit came along when America was deeply entrenched in WWII, and the country needed something to lift its spirits. Monty Woolley is a snobbish radio personality who becomes injured while visiting an Ohio family during a lecture tour. He remains in their home through Christmas, imposing his eccentric lifestyle and pompous demands on his unwilling hosts. The whole thing is performed at a fast pace with dialogue and situations that are still funny. This was updated for TV in the ‘70s with Orson Welles in the title role.</p>
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<p>“Grumpy Old Men” (1993) – The reunion of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau turned out to be a surprise hit. Two widowered childhood friends who have been feuding for years live next door to each other, but barely get along. When carefree spirit Ann-Margret moves in across the street, the competition for her attention gets intense. This movie is a delight, with hearty laughs and on-target observations about relationships, aging, and holidays with estranged families. Burgess Meredith is a hoot as Lemmon’s father. After the ending, stick around for the outtakes over the closing credits.</p>
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<p>“The Apartment” (1961)—Speaking of Jack Lemmon, here he’s teamed with Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray in a cynical romance by Billy Wilder. I used “cynical” because for a love story set during the holidays, there are very few likeable characters. Office clerk Lemmon lets his supervisors use his apartment for their extra-marital flings in exchange for perks and a promotion. The conflict arises when he falls hard for co-worker MacLaine, who, unbeknownst to him, is sleeping with his married boss (MacMurray). The New Year’s Eve finale has become a classic. Even though MacMurray had played his share of heels, by this point he had become synonymous with Disney movies and TV’s “My Three Sons.” He caught all kinds of hell from his fans for playing a philandering family man, and stuck with nice guy roles for the rest of his career. </p>
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<p>“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1988) – Here we have Chevy Chase doing his hapless family guy persona, Beverly D’Angelo as his long-suffering wife, and a situation where anything that can go wrong probably will. Chase’s quest to provide “the perfect family Christmas” is pretty much doomed from the start. While you’re watching this, think “How many of these things have happened to me?” I can always come up with a few. </p>
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<p>“A Christmas Story” (1982) – “I triple-dog-dare ya!” This one brings back many of my own childhood Christmas memories, especially Darren McGavin’s hilarious portrayal of The Old Man. And how many of us lusted after that one special gift we just had to have, like Ralphie with his Red Ryder BB gun? I was guilty of the “F-dash-dash-dash word” thing when I was his age, too. If you can’t catch this one at least once over the holidays, you’re probably living on Mars. </p>
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<p>“When Harry Met Sally” (1989) – Rob Reiner’s ode to contemporary romance makes the list because the big finish takes place on New Year’s Eve. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are besties who avoid a romantic relationship because they think two friends who become emotionally involved can’t possibly make it work in the long term—or can they? Nora Ephron’s script contains her usual insightful prose, and the music by Harry Connick, Jr. sets the right mood. And let us not forget “I’ll have what she’s having.”</p>
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<p>“On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969)—This is the one James Bond adventure where the taking-over-the-world plot centers around Christmas. It’s also the one where Bond falls in love and gets married, with tragic consequences. Additionally, it’s the first series entry not to feature Sean Connery as the iconic spy. The seasonal backdrop of the Swiss Alps provides great atmosphere, along with the most exciting ski chase sequences ever filmed (remember that this was pre-CGI, where special effects and stunts were done on the real). In addition to one final hit song for Louis Armstrong (“We Have All the Time in the World”), the soundtrack features a seasonal tune, “Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown?” </p>
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<p>“The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) – This overlooked Christmas gem stars Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. A church Bishop (Niven) neglects his wife, family and congregation because of his single-minded pursuit of building a new cathedral. Along comes Grant as a suave angel named Dudley to remind him of what’s really important in life. There are laughs, charm, and some genuinely touching moments. Remade as “The Preacher’s Wife” with Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.</p>
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<p>“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987) – This John Hughes road movie for grown-ups is a lot of fun. Steve Martin is an uptight businessman trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving, but one delay after another pops up to aggravate him. The main distraction is John Candy as a well-meaning but overbearing salesman whom Martin ends up traveling with. Lots of laughs abound as Martin makes getting home to his family his personal crusade, in spite of the albatross around his neck. Watch for the “Those aren’t pillows!” scene about a half-hour in.</p>
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<p>“A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965) – Not technically a movie, but a sentimental favorite nonetheless. I’ve been watching this since it premiered in 1965 (when I first saw it in glorious black-and-white!). The simplistic animation adds to the charm, as does Vince Guaraldi’s jazzy soundtrack. This was the first attempt at animating Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts characters. The message about the real meaning of Christmas still resonates, and hopefully influences a new batch of kids each year. </p>
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<p>Tim Smith is an award-winning, bestselling author of romantic mystery/thrillers and contemporary erotic romance. His website is <a href="http://www.allauthor.com/author/timsmith" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.allauthor.com/author/timsmith</a></p>The Killer's Stepsister by Caroline Taylortag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2023-11-28:523145:BlogPost:8833512023-11-28T11:36:47.000ZSherin Lloydhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/SherinLloyd
<p>The Killer's Stepsister by Caroline Taylor is a thrilling and emotional tale that keeps the reader's on the edge of the seat wanting to keep turning pages to know what happens next. This is my first book by Taylor, and though not a regular reader of thrillers, I absolutely enjoyed this refreshing tale of two stepsisters.</p>
<p>Felicity and Maddy are stepsisters, with Felicity fitting the label of evil stepsister to a T! Maddy has borne the brunt of her scorn, revenge and selfishness, to the…</p>
<p>The Killer's Stepsister by Caroline Taylor is a thrilling and emotional tale that keeps the reader's on the edge of the seat wanting to keep turning pages to know what happens next. This is my first book by Taylor, and though not a regular reader of thrillers, I absolutely enjoyed this refreshing tale of two stepsisters.</p>
<p>Felicity and Maddy are stepsisters, with Felicity fitting the label of evil stepsister to a T! Maddy has borne the brunt of her scorn, revenge and selfishness, to the extent of losing her boyfriend to her stepsister, who ends up marrying him.</p>
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<p>Years go by and one fine day Maddy hears Felicity is facing murder trial and goes to attend the trial - out of compassion, or to say her piece of mind, or gloat remains to be seen. Then Felicity sees Maddy and asks for her help.</p>
<p>In the meantime, her stepmother who has been good to her is terminally ill and requests Maddy to attend Felicity's trial and keep her updated since she needs round the clock care and her husband (Maddy's dad) has to be with her. Maddy also learns that Danielle, Felicity's daughter has gone missing. Few things are questionable like how can she not be aware, but considering their history it was probably assumed Maddy did not care!</p>
<p>Maddy meets a cop, Pete, during the trial who's interested in Maddy and helps her in her quest to find Danielle. Does she let her guards down and let Pete in? Do they manage to find Danielle? What happens to the trial? To know answers to these questions and more read The Killer's Stepsister. Maddy is my favorite character in the book, though I also liked her dad, stepmother and Danielle.</p>FEATURED BOOK: The Killer's Stepsistertag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2023-11-18:523145:BlogPost:8831532023-11-18T14:13:09.000ZAuthor & Book Promotionshttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/authorpromotion
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<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: New serif; line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">When Maddy’s despised stepsister Felicity is sent to prison for murder, there’s no time to gloat because her ten-year-old daughter Danielle has been kidnapped by her own…</span></p>
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<p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: New serif; line-height: 1;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black;">When Maddy’s despised stepsister Felicity is sent to prison for murder, there’s no time to gloat because her ten-year-old daughter Danielle has been kidnapped by her own father, deadbeat ex-con Dan Terrebonne who was once Maddy’s boyfriend. Felicity begs Maddy to persuade Dan to help find the child. But the lowlifes he hired to hide his daughter haven’t been paid and have disappeared. With or without Danielle? Who will rescue Danielle, and is she still alive?</span></p>
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<p>Perhaps I’ve been doing this too long, but I recall when people spoke to each other using complete words and sentences, either verbally or written. Remember that? Now, it’s all done in a digital shorthand called acronyms. Once upon a time, we also composed notes and letters using cursive writing. Do they still teach that in school?</p>
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<p>An acronym is a pronounceable word formed mostly (but not always) from the initial letters of a descriptive name or title. Its origin is from the…</p>
<p>Perhaps I’ve been doing this too long, but I recall when people spoke to each other using complete words and sentences, either verbally or written. Remember that? Now, it’s all done in a digital shorthand called acronyms. Once upon a time, we also composed notes and letters using cursive writing. Do they still teach that in school?</p>
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<p>An acronym is a pronounceable word formed mostly (but not always) from the initial letters of a descriptive name or title. Its origin is from the Latin words “acro,” meaning “beginning,” and “onym,” meaning “word” or “name.” These are not to be confused with initials or abbreviations.</p>
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<p>Acronyms, initials and abbreviations--oh my! From texts to in-person convos (see how I snuck one in there?) to the post-it you leave your roommate to turn off the lights, we all use shorthand. But is your truncated way of expressing a thought an acronym? It depends on how you say it. For example, “you only live once” is shortened to YOLO, which you’d say as “yoh-loh.” This is not to be confused with BOGO, the retail shorthand for “buy one, get one,” or COB, meaning “close of business.” Damn—this is confusing, and we haven’t scratched the surface!</p>
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<p>Acronyms have been around for decades, particularly in the government and military. Think AWOL (absent without leave), C-rations (c for canned or condensed), GI (government issue), FUBAR (fouled up beyond all recognition), NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), Navy SEALs (Navy Sea Air Land forces), POTUS, SCOTUS, and SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics). They all entered the lexicon long before the digital age, along with ASAP, SRO and BOLO. It wasn’t until cell carriers began charging customers for their digital usage that acronyms became a necessity. The abomination formerly known as Twitter also shares some of the blame with their message character limits. </p>
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<p>There’s been some debate about whether initialisms are acronyms, or if acronyms and initialisms are types of abbreviations. If any of that made sense to you, please raise your hand. An initialism is an abbreviation that uses the first letter of each word in the phrase it’s describing (like an acronym), but you still say each letter individually (unlike an acronym). For example, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is shortened to FBI, but you say it as “eff-bee-eye,” not “fuh-by.” Here are some common examples of acronyms you probably use or encounter.</p>
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<p>AFK (away from keyboard); BBL or BBS (be back later or soon); BRB (be right back); DM (direct message) or PM (private message); BTW (by the way); IDK (I don't know); DFK (don’t f***ing know); IMO/IMHO – (in my opinion/humble opinion); IRL/IRT (in real life/time); LMK (let me know); NOYB (none of your business); OMG (oh my God); SMH (shaking my head); HTS (here to stay); TTYL (talk to you later); WTH (what the hell). There’s also the ever-popular LOL (laughing out loud) and ROFL (rolling on the floor laughing), along with ROFLMAO (rolling on the floor laughing my ass off) and the shorthand version, LMAO.</p>
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<p>Everyone has their favorite car, and many people have that car they’d never own again. For the latter, consider these acronyms.</p>
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<p>BUICK - Big Ugly Import Car Killer; CHEVY - Cannot Have Expensive Vehicle Yet; DODGE - Drains Or Drops Grease Everywhere/Dead On Day Guarantee Expires; FORD - Fix Or Repair Daily/Found On Road Dead; HONDA - Hang On, Not Done Accelerating; JEEP - Just Expect Every Problem; PORSCHE - Proof Of Rich Spoiled Children Having Everything; TOYOTA - Too Often Yankees Overprice This Auto; VOLVO - Very Odd-Looking Vehicular Object.</p>
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<p>(Emits big sigh). All these different forms of language, abbreviations, acronyms, slang and so forth, and we still can’t communicate with each other. It’s getting to where I’m almost afraid to say “I woke up this morning” for fear that it will be misconstrued, since “woke” seems to rile so many people. I heard a new word on a morning talk show recently—“mentation.” It refers to cognitive functioning and being mentally alert. You learn something new every day.</p>
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<p>I’d like to propose a compromise. Let’s keep this one (which makes some degree of sense), and ban “conversate” from the lexicon. It drives me crazy when I hear that one, so let’s be clear: you have a conversation, or you converse. Those are your choices. Period. You cannot “conversate” because there is no such word.</p>
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<p>Speaking of words that need to be retired (no pun intended), I nominate “elderly.” I know many people who have passed middle age, but they don’t huddle under a blanket in a rocking chair watching soap operas or doing crossword puzzles, they don’t nap three times a day, and they haven’t graduated to textured food. According to a survey by MedicareAdvantages.com, 57 percent of people older than 65 object to the word. The same poll found that 70 percent also dislike “geezer.” That word is probably sexist, since no one refers to women in that age bracket as a “geezerette.” </p>
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<p>IDK if you use acronyms to communicate, but IMHO, it’s HTS. I SMH sometimes when I try to read what someone has texted me, but I’ll have to GWI if I want to stay competitive, I guess. OMG-- I’m late for an appt. and will be AFK for a while, but I’ll TTYL. IRL, IDFK WTH I just said! </p>
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<p>Yet another addition to the Arcadia's Children series by author Andrew R Williams, Samantha's Escape is a thrilling tale.</p>
<p>Samantha is captured along with Rob who she's in a relationship with. Akbar is an alien making contact with her, and explains things to her but is totally against the most important person in her life - Rob.</p>
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<p>Yet another addition to the Arcadia's Children series by author Andrew R Williams, Samantha's Escape is a thrilling tale.</p>
<p>Samantha is captured along with Rob who she's in a relationship with. Akbar is an alien making contact with her, and explains things to her but is totally against the most important person in her life - Rob.</p>
<p>When time comes to choose what does Rob do and what does Samantha do? Who's Frank? Is Akbar really reliable or is he another pawn of The Great Ones?</p>
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<div class="big450BoxBody"><div class="big450BoxContent"><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable">The book Waves of Changes by Sonja Gunter is a refreshing, interesting and laughter inducing story with just the right mix of comedy, drama, surprise and keeps you at the edge of your seat throughout.<br/><br/>This is the story of Professor Caresse and Dennie who meet on a cruise. While Caresse isn't looking for romance and tricked into going by her matchmaking mother to take the cruise alone instead of with her, Dennie is a widower who did not expect to meet his other half.</div>
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<p>“The things you regret are the risks you don’t take.”</p>
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<p>I wish I could claim credit for that bit of wisdom but the truth is, I heard it in the movie “Grumpy Old Men.” It was spoken by Ann-Margaret to Jack Lemmon about relationships, and not being afraid to offer your heart to someone. It seemed like good advice but I think it applies to other things in life, too.</p>
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<p>As writers, we’re obligated to take chances and push boundaries. Some of us pushed our…</p>
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<p>“The things you regret are the risks you don’t take.”</p>
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<p>I wish I could claim credit for that bit of wisdom but the truth is, I heard it in the movie “Grumpy Old Men.” It was spoken by Ann-Margaret to Jack Lemmon about relationships, and not being afraid to offer your heart to someone. It seemed like good advice but I think it applies to other things in life, too.</p>
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<p>As writers, we’re obligated to take chances and push boundaries. Some of us pushed our limits simply by finishing that first book and getting it published. That’s not as easy as some people seem to think. It requires a lot of commitment and hard work, and that’s just the creative part. Once you decide to make writing a career, you really have to push your personal limits with regards to promotion and marketing. Some of us also push the limits of our bank accounts.</p>
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<p>Think back to when we were kids, and fearless when it came to trying new things. If you liked someone’s music, what did you do? You rounded up your friends and formed a garage band. Were you obsessed with the latest superhero movie or TV series, like “Batman” or “Star Wars”? Nothing stopped you from making your own costumes and props, then acting out an adventure in the backyard. When you got hooked on reading and decided you wanted to write a story just like your favorite author, did anything get in your way? Our imaginations were fertile and boundless.</p>
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<p>What happened to us? We grew up and became aware of a thing called adult responsibilities. Suddenly, things like getting a good job, paying the rent, putting grub on the table and paying attention to family took priority over frivolous adolescent pursuits. Sometimes we need to go back to that childlike naivety and innocence.</p>
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<p>It’s important to recall the special excitement you had when you realized your first book, short story or blog was about to be published. That giddy feeling of “Wow, someone likes what I wrote and wants to publish it. How cool is that???” Remember how you felt when you saw your book cover or byline in print for the first time? How about reading the first good review you received? Goosebumps, anyone? </p>
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<p>Do you know why you felt that way? Because you ignored the negative internal voices and the people in your life who jealously said that you wouldn’t make it happen. In short, YOU TOOK A CHANCE on something that was important to you, and it paid off. If you’re fortunate, you may experience it more than once in your lifetime. The trick is to keep pushing boundaries to challenge yourself and stay fresh. </p>
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<p>I like to try new things with my writing. I become bored easily and if I don’t flex my creative muscles, that malaise will find its way into my stories. I think this is why I switch between mystery/thrillers and romantic comedies. It puts my brain in offense mode, and challenges me to take chances. My dislike of cliches also keeps my mystery readers on their toes. I’m really happy when I come up with a unique “Gotcha!” or last-minute “Aha!” twist that catches people off-guard. One of my regular reader/followers pointed out something to me. In many of the mysteries, I write a sort-of climax three-quarters of the way through, then follow it up with a bigger finish. I wasn’t aware I was doing this, but he pointed it out in online reviews as “the Tim Smith double climax.” I haven’t taken out a patent on that yet. </p>
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<p>One of my early books, “The Vendetta Factor” (Nick Seven series), had me going retro by using chapter titles. Since it was an old school pulp fiction-style crime thriller, it seemed like a good fit. The fact that no one had used chapter titles in fiction for thirty-odd years increased my desire to flaunt current trends. My first romantic comedy, “Anywhere the Heart Goes,” took the title thing one step further. I began each chapter with a quote about love and relationships, to set the mood and preview what was coming. Some of the quotes were funny, while others were poignant.</p>
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<p>The Vic Fallon retro private eye mystery “Lido Key” pushed my limits with adult content. I made the female lead bisexual, enjoying a relationship with her cute Latina housekeeper, and both of them are attracted to the hero. In looking back at that book, it’s probably the steamiest story concept I ever came up with. Not only is the heroine a switch hitter, she’s a former lap dancer turned rich trophy widow who is being blackmailed because of her past indiscretions. During his investigation, my leading man encounters a crooked strip club owner and a famous tough guy writer with a taste for booze and women. As I said, a sleazy concept with a cast of characters to match. I think Mickey Spillane would’ve been proud. </p>
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<p>Speaking of characters, that’s another way I push limits. I like creating personalities that are unique and off-the-wall, thus making them memorable. I pay attention to people and take note of their fashion statements, physical characteristics and speech patterns. I also pay attention to the way an actor played a character and file it away for future use. My realistic caricatures have gotten me into trouble on occasion, when someone I know is convinced that I based a character on them or a mutual friend. This is patently false, because my characters are composites. What people want to think beyond that is up to them. </p>
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<p>I really like to see how many fireworks I can set off when I give interviews. I have a lot of fun when I can go for a laugh with my responses. It plays into something I learned a long time ago—any publicity can be good if it gets people talking about you. As proof, search the name Kardashian and see what pops up. It also verifies that I don’t take myself seriously. One blog interview I did nearly cost me an invitation to a family reunion, though, because a relative was embarrassed by my answers to a few of the questions. They dealt with my opinions of certain sexual fetishes, some of which were unconventional, and I felt obliged to give funny off-the-wall responses. </p>
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<p>During a live podcast interview, the hostess suggested that the book I was plugging might be good for Oprah Winfrey’s book club. I viewed this as another opportunity to make waves. I stated, live on the air, that I had no desire to be in Oprah’s book club because I didn’t think she or her audience would appreciate my writing. A long silence followed while the hostess pondered the future of her program.</p>
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<p>The biggest limit-pusher for me resulted in my becoming a published author in the first place. I had recently reached a crossroad in my life, and was feeling restless. I recalled an idea for a story I had always wanted to tell, and challenged myself to either write the damn thing or stop talking about it. The result was the first entry in my popular Nick Seven spy series, “Memories Die Last,” which continues to sell many years later and has cultivated a nice fan base. </p>
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<p>The second-biggest was my decision to use my own name when I began writing contemporary erotic romance. That was 20-plus years ago, and there have been many occasions when I felt I should have ignored Ann-Margaret’s advice, and adopted a pseudonym. Sometimes I think it was one risk I definitely regretted taking.</p>
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<p>Do You Want to Sell More Books? Then Create a Daily or Weekly Podcast. Listen in as I describe a recent survey that reveals the power of podcasting: <a href="https://bookmarketing.substack.com/p/podcasts-are-hot-hot-hot" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://bookmarketing.substack.com/p/podcasts-are-hot-hot-hot</a></p>
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<p class="ydp8509a624MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><font size="2" face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Professor Caresse Deveau is all about work and trying to solve the meaning behind her reoccurring dream. Her mother’s interference of getting a son-in-law and a grandbaby is non-stop. Hoping for some rest and relaxation on their mother and daughter cruise, her mother cancels at the last minute.</font></p>
<p class="ydp8509a624MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><font size="2" face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Was this a ploy on her mother’s part to see her find a boyfriend?</font></p>
<p class="ydp8509a624MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><font size="2" face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">Dennie Lang, owner of several vineyards in the US and England, is onboard to train the crew to serve his wines. From the first moment he sees Caresse, he is attracted to her and with the help of the Captain Neil Becker, his ex-brother-in-law, arranges to be seated at a dinner table for two.</font></p>
<div class="ydp8509a624MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><font size="2" face="verdana, helvetica, sans-serif">When unseen forces worked to bring them together, there is someone trying to make sure it doesn’t happen and sets other events into motion. Will their new-found love at first sight be enough to keep them together? <br/></font></div>
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<p>In an interview with John Kremer of the <a href="https://bookmarketing.substack.com/p/jason-barnard-the-brand-serp-guy" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Book Marketing Success Podcast</a>, Jason Barnard, The Brand SERP Guy, talks about search engine result pages and knowledge panels.</p>
<p>Jason Barnard is author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3FOJPz5" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business: Google Is Your New Business Card and It Is Up to You to Optimize…</a></p>
<p>In an interview with John Kremer of the <a href="https://bookmarketing.substack.com/p/jason-barnard-the-brand-serp-guy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book Marketing Success Podcast</a>, Jason Barnard, The Brand SERP Guy, talks about search engine result pages and knowledge panels.</p>
<p>Jason Barnard is author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3FOJPz5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business: Google Is Your New Business Card and It Is Up to You to Optimize Yours</a>.</p>
<p>Brand SERPs are search engine result pages generated by Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo when users type a set of words into a search engine to discover more details for information they seek.</p>
<p>Jason Barnard, <a href="https://thebrandserpguy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Brand SERP Guy</a>, teaches people how to convince search engines to showcase the optimal details about themselves, their companies, or their brand names.</p>
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<p>In <em>Teaching Machines How to Cry</em>, Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis explores the story of Alba, a young woman seeking answers for a feeling of longing she can’t explain, and M, an AI prototype.</p>
<p>Alba was a child when she first spent time with M, until they were unexpectedly driven apart. As an adult, Alba…</p>
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<p><strong>Synopsis:</strong></p>
<p>In <em>Teaching Machines How to Cry</em>, Paula Hidalgo-Sanchis explores the story of Alba, a young woman seeking answers for a feeling of longing she can’t explain, and M, an AI prototype.</p>
<p>Alba was a child when she first spent time with M, until they were unexpectedly driven apart. As an adult, Alba slowly realises that M might hold the answers to her life-long yearning when she remembers that the last time she felt whole was as a child when she taught M how to cry.</p>
<p>This novel explores the symbiosis between AI and the human soul and raises the questions of how machines and humans might live and evolve together in a not so-distant future.</p>
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<p></p>New Book Destiny's Daughtertag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2023-09-13:523145:BlogPost:8823072023-09-13T00:38:41.000ZFrances Altmanhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/FrancesAltman
This is the tenth book and it is bringing new experiences because it flows into the adult category. There are no pictures to lure in young readers. It's the story of Mary Edwards Walker who gave me inspiration and courage to go forward. Recognize your self worth she told women in the 1800s and that is what women are being advised about today. Seek a career and learn to listen so you can respond intelligently. You can find the book at most book stores or ask your library about adding a copy to…
This is the tenth book and it is bringing new experiences because it flows into the adult category. There are no pictures to lure in young readers. It's the story of Mary Edwards Walker who gave me inspiration and courage to go forward. Recognize your self worth she told women in the 1800s and that is what women are being advised about today. Seek a career and learn to listen so you can respond intelligently. You can find the book at most book stores or ask your library about adding a copy to their collection.Letters from Another Galaxy by Steven Radichtag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2023-09-12:523145:BlogPost:8825412023-09-12T15:44:37.000ZSherin Lloydhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/SherinLloyd
<div>Letters from Another Galaxy by the author Steven Radich is an enthralling and thrilling read. Who doesn't love to know if aliens exist or more about their world? The mystery around aliens and alien spotting has been going around since centuries. </div>
<div>Is it a myth, or is it real, or is it all a hoax? These are questions everyone of us has had at some point and probably still have. This book is about the interaction between earth and the galaxy. The real story begins to unfold on a…</div>
<div>Letters from Another Galaxy by the author Steven Radich is an enthralling and thrilling read. Who doesn't love to know if aliens exist or more about their world? The mystery around aliens and alien spotting has been going around since centuries. </div>
<div>Is it a myth, or is it real, or is it all a hoax? These are questions everyone of us has had at some point and probably still have. This book is about the interaction between earth and the galaxy. The real story begins to unfold on a new moon day in one of the maximum security prisons and things start to get real with the arrival of a hovering spaceship. </div>
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<div>Why have the aliens made contact? In fact made themselves known? </div>
<div>What is their motive? </div>
<div>Who's driving them? </div>
<div>Want to know answers to these questions and more? Written in a narrative style, with letters revealing a portion of the mystery with each letter, this is an interesting and captivating read. If you love science fiction, interglacial encounters and more, you'd love this book. </div>
<div>I absolutely loved the unique writing and would read more from this author. This is a must read for sci-fiction buffs. </div>