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January 2010 Blog Posts (223)

Day Five: Book Tour

Last tour day of this week and we ended up on a high note. If you didn't make it, go on over and leave a comment, won't you?

I am at Market My Novel http://marketmynovel.com/2010/01/kim-smith-talks-marketing.html/comment-page-1#comment-493

Added by Kim Smith on January 9, 2010 at 6:54am — No Comments

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

The Bible talks about rewarding us for the simple giving of a cup of cold water, isn’t that amazing.

Then, when we come to the New Testament, we find that the rewards and the commands are very definite things like looking after widows and orphans, visiting prisoners, and generally being there for those who have not received justice.

The scripture then (and I think so many Christians and church communities miss it) actually… Continue

Added by Adrian L Hawkes on January 9, 2010 at 5:46am — No Comments

'Pestilence' Released

I'm delighted to announce that Double Dragon Publishing have released the e-book edition of my new novel 'Pestilence' (The paperback edition will follow in a couple of weeks). This is one my own particular favorites amongst my own books and I hope it will entertain and enthrall those who read it. Available in e-book from Double Dragon Publishing

As soon as the paperback is available I… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on January 9, 2010 at 4:29am — No Comments

Review - Hannah's Man

Hannah's Man by Rita Hestand

Contemporary Romantic Western

Contains Adult Content

Rating: * * * * * (5 Stars)

Review by Rebecca J. Vickery

Buy at: Smashwords.com and…

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Added by Rebecca J Vickery on January 8, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Postcard from Pandora

I have never smiled through an entire film, reveling in the eye-candy, the characters, the convincing fantasy world, the 3D effect, total invisibility of any line between live action and CGI, the implications of it on future cinema, and the sheer pleasure of the wow-factor. Yes, Avatar blew my socks off. And I’m a sci-fi junkie.

One of the most endearing features of this fantasy world to me is the meticulous detail built into the natural world, in most ways scientifically plausible… Continue

Added by Gary Kliewer on January 8, 2010 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Articles and Resources in this week's State of Appreciation

It’s a perfect day to be in a State of Appreciation. My free weekly newsletter is now live at http://stateofappreciation.webs.com

This Week’s Article: Can Goals, Strategies, and Systems Prevent Your Success?

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Guest Articles:

What Does Gratitude Have to Do With Career Change? by Valerie Young

Quit Hangin’ On! by Jeanna Gabellini

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Resources:

*Free video from Mike Litman: The Magic of Thinking… Continue

Added by Joyce Shafer, LEC and Author on January 8, 2010 at 8:59am — No Comments

The Adventures Of Junior by Randall Roberson

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on January 8, 2010 at 8:20am — No Comments

HAUNTING HINDUKUSH (Satis Shroff)

Art by (c) satisshroff 2010

HAUNTING HINDUKUSH (Satis Shroff, Freiburg-Kappel)

The King Who Was Expelled (Satis Shroff)

King Amanullah returned

Ecstatic,

From a tour to Europe

And the Near East.

He ordered the modernization

Of Afghanistan,

Along the lines

Of Kemal in Turkey.

His majesty said:

'I want monogamy,

European clothing,

Abolition of women's… Continue

Added by Satis Shroff Lecturer, Writer on January 8, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

Using social networks to sell more books. A great teleseminar on how to market your books online. Listen to the free teleseminar now.

A friend of mine, Mahesh Grossman, interviewed me as part of an exclusive course he is offering to his customers. But, as members of this Book Marketing Network, you can listen to this 80-minute audio for free.

Click here: http://www.bookmarket.com/mahesh.mp3

You can skip the first two minutes of this audio without missing anything important. I tried to edit the audio file with Audacity but had a problem… Continue

Added by John Kremer on January 7, 2010 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

HOW TO MOVE FROM WORK-LIFE IMBALANCE TO LIFE-WORK BALANCE - using time,space and talents masterfully

PLEASE PREVIEW AND DOWNLOAD MY NEW E-BOOK:

"How to move from Work-Life Imbalance to Life-Work Balance"
Do share link with others and send feedback via Lulu or email
Hyacinth E. Gooden-Bailey
heb@sapiencecoaching.com

Added by Hyacinth E. Gooden-Bailey on January 7, 2010 at 10:16pm — No Comments

"PAST PERFECT"...(A view of the YesterYears through Rose Colored Glasses) - Part 3

"PAST PERFECT", PART 3, narrated by fictitious

'One Room School House' teacher, Mr. D'Arcy McGee.

Year of Our Lord - 1922

Photo - Young lads on sleds...( WW2 Soldiers in their youth )

INTRO

"Country hills become toboggan slides

When the crimson blaze of Autumn dies.

Seasons ago were the days of my youth.

I still recall patching...

...that old school roof."…

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Added by DEANNA MORE on January 7, 2010 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll

Hi, Everyone,

I'm pleasantly surprised to announce that my tween/teen novel, Just Breeze, has been nominated in the Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll competition. If you haven't already voted for your favorites, I'd appreciate you taking a look at Just Breeze. The links are:

Young Adult Novel: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelyoungadult.shtml

Book Art:… Continue

Added by Beverly Stowe McClure on January 7, 2010 at 6:45pm — No Comments

Free yourself make light your burden!

The Ultimate Treasure Hunt for Higher Purpose!
Class starts 01/11/10 @ 1pm PST 4pm EST
Sign up now @ www.lilyfinch.com/treasurehunt

Added by Lily Finch on January 7, 2010 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Please visit and take a look

Please all enjoy my first book which details a 20 year search for family history
http://displacedp.blogspot.com

Added by andy Evans on January 7, 2010 at 11:50am — No Comments

Shamelessly Begging for Your Votes, My Friends

Okay everyone! Here I am again shamelessly begging for your votes. all my nominations are doing very well so far, but I would especially like to ask if anyone would add their votes to my nomination in the Authors category at http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml I briefly reached the number one slot last night only to be knocked off again this morning. Obviously competition is very strong and every vote could… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on January 7, 2010 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

PHP Reference: Beginner To Intermediate PHP5 by Mario Lurig

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on January 7, 2010 at 3:04am — No Comments

Changing The Guard by Dan Hardy

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on January 7, 2010 at 3:02am — No Comments

VBT: Day three

Today I am at http://www.thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com and we are talking about information surrounding the making of the book, specifically the cemetery and surrounding areas. I hope you will follow me around the net as my journey continues!

Added by Kim Smith on January 6, 2010 at 3:14pm — No Comments

CONQUERING All The Obstacles

1.) CONQUERING All the Obstacles

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen - Journey to Publication – Newspaper Interview

http://www.joconquerall.com/2010/01/conquering-all-obstacles.html or http://bit.ly/4HITJo

Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Author of Suspense/Romance

“Conquer All Obstacles”…

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Added by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on January 6, 2010 at 1:23pm — No Comments

How To Pick The RIGHT Cover Designer

How to pick the right cover designer

No matter what a person tells you, everyone judges a book by its cover. I know, very clique but it is a truth and not an unfortunate truth as long as you get the right designer. However, how do you pick the right cover designer? Here are our tips –

1) Find a cover designer that designs cover for your topic. A simple Google search can find those nitch cover designers for you. However most cover designers are divided by Nonfiction and Fiction… Continue

Added by Dream Books LLC on January 6, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments