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January 2010 Blog Posts (223)

Prepositional Phrases - Remove The Clutter

The five step process to remove Prepositions –



Step One – Examine your writing for compound prepositional phrases. Once identified, replace each compound prep phrase with a simple preposition.



What is a compound prep phrase? – They are a series of prep phrases that act like a single preposition. Beware of these! Some common ones you will find in non fiction writing are – with regard to, with respect to, in reference to, etc.



Convert these phrases to simpler… Continue

Added by Dream Books LLC on January 6, 2010 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Putting the power of magic into words!

I guess that is the only way I can describe my writing. I want others to see the magic in the world, not just children and young people but everyone.



I will have another book out this year, hopefully, more than just one. But, Dragon Wish, my full length fantasy romance, is what I would call the book of my heart. It has taken me over 3 1/2 years to write this story. When I finished, I just didn't want to send it out into the big bad world, but I did and hopefully everyone will be able… Continue

Added by Judith on January 6, 2010 at 9:29am — No Comments

Writers in the Sky January 2010 Newsletter is Now Available!

It's here! The new year and our first issue of WITS Newsletter for 2010. This issue features the following goodies:



Article: "Getting Books into Libraries"



WITS Podcast Schedule



Article: "Turning the Dream into a Manuscript"



Network With Us



Article: "To Pseudonym Or Not to Pseudonym"



This month's book reviews



Article: "Espresso Machine—In-store Book Printing"



Poems from our readers



Check it out at… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on January 6, 2010 at 6:21am — No Comments

Virtual Book Tour Day two

If you are following me around the net this month, thank you so much! I appreciate your support so much! If you want to chat with me about goals and resolutions for the new year, go on over to day two here http://www.abookbloggersdiary.blogspot.com

Added by Kim Smith on January 5, 2010 at 5:18pm — No Comments

SNEAK PEAK EXCLUSIVE!!! When Little Girls Laugh (Chapter Five Excerpt)

When Little Girls Laugh

by L. Renee Roberts



Chapter V - A Bewildered Wife



Those who did have any encounter with my father knew

that love was not an accurate word to reference him by. He made

sure not to get swindled or cheated by others, so he did it to them

first. He always caught other’s attention just by his looks. So he

used that to his advantage. I remember the day he came running in

the house because he was so excited that the woman at… Continue

Added by L. Renee Roberts on January 5, 2010 at 4:01pm — No Comments

Any Authors Interested in a Feature?

I have several opportunities for those of you promoting books this year...



The Circle of Friends Newsletter



My newsletter goes out on the 20th of each month to over 1000 fans and I feature a fellow author in each one. Feature is 500 words or less, and includes book info, bio, and links. Prefer YA authors, but will consider other genres.



Blog features at… Continue

Added by L. Diane Wolfe on January 5, 2010 at 12:19pm — No Comments

Recent promotional listing of Splinters On The Carpenter's Floor

Dear Friends, The PPS Bookstore has just listed my book online at http://bit.ly/7MAWG7. Wish me luck with a new avenue for marketing my book. Have A Terrific Week! Nick Alvis

Added by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on January 5, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

"PAST PERFECT"...(A view of the YesterYears through Rose Colored Glasses) - Part 2

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"PAST PERFECT", PART 2, narrated by fictitious

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



Year of Our Lord - 1922



Photo - Medville T. Driscoll fishing.



INTRO



"Clad in his short pants to school he would trod

With his book, fresh fruit and a twig of a rod

For he loved to escape to the woods at lunch time.

To idle...To fish...To pencil words into rhyme."



PART… Continue

Added by DEANNA MORE on January 5, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Marian L. Thomas, author of Color Me Jazzmyne

Marian L. Thomas penned Color Me Jazzmyne to be an honest portrayal of the torture of and redemption from incest, physical abuse, mental abuse and self-doubt. Far from being watered-down, Color Me Jazzmyne sheds light on a subject often neglected real discussion in the African-American communities.



Who's next in the "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With..." series?

Marian L. Thomas, author of Color Me Jazzmyne…



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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 5, 2010 at 7:20am — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Ben, author of Up The Way

When author Ben set out to get Up The Way published, he wanted far more than to simply cash in on the Urban Lit Boom. The purpose and focus of Up The Way was to give food for thought to readers in terms of the many issues that the jail systems contribute to the communities that many of the former inmates are released into.



Who's next in the "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With..." series?

Ben, author of Up The Way…



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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 5, 2010 at 7:20am — No Comments

Ten Steps to Becoming Dead Right

An eldercare consultant, I’ve been a hospice volunteer in inner-city Detroit nursing homes for many years. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that death will come when it comes. Grappling with death and all its trappings can be so much easier when it’s approached like any other important life event. Preparation includes following a workable plan that brings comforting closure when that earthly destination is reached. These ten steps on a journey featuring scenic routes will lead to… Continue

Added by Frances Shani Parker on January 5, 2010 at 12:37am — No Comments

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

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In celebration of the New Year, here's a view of the Past, portrayed in the Heritage Folk Song I wrote in 2006 titled "PAST PERFECT", narrated by fictitious

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







Currently, I'm adding numerous more characters and converting this Folk Song fodder into a Story Book Adventure, situated on the Miramichi (" meer-m'shee ") River, New Brunswick, Canada.





Year of… Continue

Added by DEANNA MORE on January 5, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

FIrst STOP on book tour

http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/2010/01/02/pump-up-your-book-chats-with-cozy-mystery-author-kim-smith/

Join me, leave a comment, and be in the running for a free prize!!

Added by Kim Smith on January 4, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

The Guide To Prewriting

“The act or art of forming letters and characters on paper, wood, stone, or other material, for the purpose of recording the ideas which characters and words express, or of communicating them to others by visible signs.”



The most important part of writing is figuring out what to write and to plan ahead enough to make that idea come to life. Here are some strategies that will get you started on your next novel.



1) Pick a purpose – Every book has a purpose. Make sure that… Continue

Added by Dream Books LLC on January 4, 2010 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Monday Writing Method

To start the new year, I'm beginning a series of articles on writing techniques and information. Enjoy and feel free to forward!

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2010m1d4-Tracks-to-Publishing-a-Novel--The-Traditional-Path

Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on January 4, 2010 at 11:39am — No Comments

Preditors and Editors Voting polls

I'm thrilled to see that The Muse Online Writers Conference is one of the nominations once again this year in the Preditors and Editors Voting Polls. Please consider voting for this amazing annual FREE conference.



Critters Workshop

The Muse Online Writers Conference

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/writerws.shtml



Writers Resource and Information

The Muse Online Writers… Continue

Added by Lea Schizas on January 4, 2010 at 10:37am — No Comments

"Maybe Tomorrow" anthology - final excerpt added!



Hi everyone,

I have added an excerpt from "Paradise Lost. Not!" by Fiona Linday to the Maybe Tomorrow website. This excerpt completes the full set of eight, covering all of the stories in the anthology.

Please check it and the others out at:



http://mythicaweb.com/maybetomorrow/category/stories/excerpts/



Follow us on…

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Added by Fergus Neff on January 4, 2010 at 10:27am — No Comments

Another Nomination.

Some kind person has added my name to the list of nominations for Best Author at the Preditors & Editors awards. If anyone hasn't yet voted in that category and feels kindly disposed please would you consider adding a vote for me at http://www.critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml where I'm listed in the poll as Brian L Porter



I would really appreciate any votes I receive, for this and my other nominations,… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on January 4, 2010 at 10:24am — 2 Comments

Please help me get out there and reach these children

http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookSearchResults.aspx?Search=For%20the%20Love%20of%20her%20Children%20and%20the%20Tattoo%20on%20his%20heart
I am trying hard to be able to get out there and outreach to our children about life,, please if yoy have teenagers especially if they are girls purchase my book for them.. Thank you

Added by Fabrienne on January 4, 2010 at 9:09am — 1 Comment

A Heart Set, A Soul Set, A Mind Set....The Void Filler

The greatest of all commandments is Thou Shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, with all thy mind and all thy strength.



To Love, love is not selfish, love is kind and considerate. Love is pure in heart, love is giving without the requirement of something in return. Love is uncondiditonal, without limitations. Love is forgiveness and renewal.



Jesus manifested these qualities to the extreme. He ALWAYS put the Father first! His welfare from the… Continue

Added by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on January 4, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

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