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January 2010 Blog Posts (223)

Friday Examiner

A few romance authors will be signing in the Houston area in the next week or so. See if your favorites are among them.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2010m1d14-Houston-Area-Writing-Events

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Added by Teri Thackston on January 15, 2010 at 7:19pm — No Comments

You are convinced authoring a book would be great tool for your business and boost your career. You have built up the expertise and perhaps some articles or a history of blog posts to draw from. But you are also overwhelmed by the prospect of putting a book’s worth of content together. Right?

Well, if you just want another fluffy pep talk, you’re reading the wrong article. Because I will tell you that if you do NOT feel intimidated by it, then step back for a reality check. There are… Continue

Added by Gary Kliewer on January 15, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Would You Rather Be On Purpose or Perfect? - Article Notice

Go to http://stateofappreciation.webs.com for this week’s issue.

Each issue will stay current until it’s changed to the next issue the following Friday.

In This Issue:

THIS WEEK’S ARTICLE: Would You Rather Be On Purpose or Perfect?

GUEST ARTICLES:

Three Things You Hopefully Didn’t Know About Positive Emotions by Warren Davies

Illusion Delusion by Jeanna… Continue

Added by Joyce Shafer, LEC and Author on January 15, 2010 at 11:42am — No Comments

End of second week of Book Tour

And I am over here http://asthepagesturn.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/motivate-the-muse-by-cozy-mystery-author-kim-smith/ chatting about how to tweak your muse and get it motivated!

Come by and have some fun!

Added by Kim Smith on January 15, 2010 at 10:51am — No Comments

Submissions Wanted

Whispering Angel Books is currently accepting short story, personal essay and poetry submissions for our second anthology. “Living Lessons” will focus on the people who taught us powerful and positive life lessons that changed us for the better. There is no fee or purchase necessary. For more information and full submission guidelines, please go to: http://www.whisperingangelbooks.com The submission deadline is May 31, 2010.

We are… Continue

Added by Lynn C. Johnston on January 15, 2010 at 10:28am — No Comments

Book Giveaway: The Devil in Merrivale by Cozy Mystery Author Jackie Griffey

We’ve got a free book giveaway going on at Pump Up Your Book today only!

Jackie Griffey, author of the cozy mystery novel, The Devil in Merrivale, will be giving away a free electronic copy of her book from now until 11 p.m.… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 15, 2010 at 10:14am — No Comments

JOHN SMITH Il segreto della roccia di Manitu.

ISBN :978-88-6498-144-4
Seeking U.S. publisher for the translation and publication of my story, set almost entirely in America. A book for young people and beyond.

Added by Giulio Buonanno on January 15, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Upcoming Blog Talk Radio Interview!

Be entertained! Listen to the dynamic speaker, Jo-Anne Vandermeulen, as she sizzles with energy discussing various promotional and writing topics. For the second half of the show, she encourages YOU to interact with her. Introduce yourself. Authors - This is your chance. Deliver your author platform and pitch your book. Readers - Be ready to listen. Upcoming books you can order and add to your shelf.

Special Guest: MARY VERDICK

When: Tuesday - Jan 19th - 8:00pm Sk./CST… Continue

Added by Mary Verdick on January 15, 2010 at 8:52am — No Comments

New Book On Feminism Going Pure Digital for International Market

We've concluded, that since many of our prospective readers of 'Wings & Dreams: 4 Elements of a New Feminism, are in 'restrictive' cultures, we'll be translating and delivering the multi lingual(each book will be in a native language and Global Language of English), through online downloads exclusively. Watch this site for progress reports.

http://www.sophiasirius.net

A Pure Bypass marketing approach through… Continue

Added by Patrick Dacre inbusiness4good@y on January 15, 2010 at 4:23am — No Comments

NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK PUBLISHED; FOREST FRIENDS OF MAINE: THE CHIPMUNK'S HAVE AN ARGUMENT

My granddaughter moved in with me in 2004 when my daughter died in a car accident. We started naming all the birds and animals that feed, live, and visit our property in Dixmont, Maine, then we started taking pictures of them and began writing children's stories about them, We now have our first book published. Anyone interested can view it at Author House Book Store or you can contact me @ forestfriendsofmaine@yahoo.com

Added by Nana Burpee on January 15, 2010 at 1:58am — No Comments

JoeyPinkney.com's 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Julia Press Simmons, author of Begonia Brown: A Philadelphia Story

Julia Press Simmons' latest offering gives a voice and an outlet to the faceless, forgotten people who struggle to survive in the ghettos of America that are far from fabulous.

Julia talks about what it takes not only to put a quality book together but also what it takes to get it out of her head and into the hands of readers.

(Check out the JoeyPinkney.com Book Review of Begonia Brown: A Philadelphia Story in the archives.)

Who's next…

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Added by Joey Pinkney on January 14, 2010 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Spacial report on 8 great reasons produce a video for your book.

http://yourpowervideos.com

Your power videos and wow it can happen llc a internet video company. Simple, Fast, Affordable and Professional. Our creative techniques, and professional equipment were designed specifically for web video productions at the best pricing. We've worked with clients large and small, local and global.

Your power video productions is an online video production and… Continue

Added by Don Wood aka Video magician on January 14, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Book Giveaway: The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer by Dr. Jonny Bowden

We’ve got a free book giveaway going on at The Writer's Life!

Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of the health and anti-aging book, The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer, will be giving away a free copy from now until Jan. 22.

Jonny… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on January 14, 2010 at 9:35am — No Comments

Last Day Votes Urgently Needed

Today is the last day of polling in the Preditors & Editors annual Awards, and having led the Authors Category almost from start to finish, this morning I slipped into 2nd place. Just a few votes could make all the difference between 1st and 2nd so please can I ask any members who feel inclined to support me and who may not have voted previously, to vote for my nomination at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on January 14, 2010 at 3:59am — 2 Comments

HOPE AND A HANDFUL OF CHANGE

Last year mustered in a new president, a sad economy, and plenty of unemployed people.

As a writer, I'm self-employed and living creatively close to the poverty line. The idealistic days of soulful writers in Parisian garrets, swigging cheap wine and pounding out the Great American Novel are gone with Hemingway and Fitzgerald.

Modern writers once worried people would stop reading altogether. The success of Harry Potter defied that theory. The public willingly paid money… Continue

Added by Sunny Frazier on January 13, 2010 at 10:00pm — No Comments

What did you think about the book?

Thank you for purchasing a copy of Story of Cinco, first home run www.storyofcinco.com

Added by Genaro Moreno on January 13, 2010 at 5:49pm — No Comments

Newbie!

A good friend of mine brought me to this wonderful forum, and I'm sure glad he did.

If you enjoy romantic suspense in blustery, foreboding settings, you can read more about my books down below, but if you are looking for plain ole' silliness, please stop by my blog.

http://maureenamiller.blogspot.com/

Okay, now the non-silly part.

WIDOW'S TALE… Continue

Added by Maureen Miller on January 13, 2010 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Have a Winning Author Websites

\Author websites can be one of the most important marketing items you have in your arsenal. With the explosion of Web2.0 and the demand of having quick websites, this is the perfect way to drive up sales but more importantly to keep your readers reading. Here are some tips for your website.

1) Make sure your web page is organized and clean. Do not have a bunch of ads all over your site.

2) Make sure that your homepage fonts are consistent. Topic titles all need to be one kind of font… Continue

Added by Dream Books LLC on January 13, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Second Almost Famous Authors' Faire

Friends and fellow authors,

The second Almost Famous Authors' Faire is being held March 27, 2010 at the fabulous Green Tree Mall in Clarksville, IN. The faire is being held in the center court by JCPenny's in the mall, so we are sure to draw lots of attention, and 19.000 come through on a Saturday, so this should make for a great crowd.

The first Almost Famous Authors' Faire was held November 7, 2009 at the historic Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY, and we had steady… Continue

Added by Sissy Marlyn on January 13, 2010 at 7:44am — No Comments

Do You Practice Self-Help or Shelf-Help?

Is there any part of your life you’ve placed on the shelf, and you know it doesn’t belong there?

You invest in a book or program to improve something about you or your life. Do you take what it offers as far as is appropriate for you or as far as the bookshelf? Does this pattern show up in other areas of your life?

You can read “Do You Practice Self-Help or Shelf-Help?”

at… Continue

Added by Joyce Shafer, LEC and Author on January 13, 2010 at 5:45am — No Comments