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February 2008 Blog Posts (176)

When One Sows Homeschooling, What is One Reaping?

When One Sows Homeschooling, What is One Reaping?

The Torments of a Modest Secluded Farm Life is a book that has been put into screenplay format, that provides much insight for parents considering homeschooling. It is very important to consider the life long effects such a decision will have on the children, especially negatively. As a child who grew up in a similar situation, this is the true story of what will happen to such children if the proper precautions are not taken.

I… Continue

Added by Doris Anne Beaulieu on February 19, 2008 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Is Amazon.com Missing your Book Cover? Here’s the Solution

If your book is listed on Amazon.com, but you get one of those "picture unavailable" blocks in place of your cover, use the following information to get your book cover image on Amazon.com.

If you send the cover by File Transfer Protocol (FTP), the image is often posted overnight. To send a file by FTP, you will need to have software such as CuteFTP or Filezilla, a free FTP application.

On your FTP program, input your hostname as ftp.amazon.com.

Your login name… Continue

Added by BiblioScribe on February 19, 2008 at 10:56am — No Comments

Part Two

Today's stop on my book tour is a continuation of yesterday's interview on families.com. Among other things, I talk about the recent writer's strike and my work with Ivana Trump. If you'd like to read it, just go to:

http://media.families.com/blog/author-interview-camille-marchetta-on-writing-for-television

Added by Camille Marchetta on February 19, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Blog Stop Book Tours

I've launched my virtual book tour business at Blog Stop Book Tours! If you're an author looking for another way to promote your book, please stop by.

Added by Mary Lewis on February 19, 2008 at 8:01am — 1 Comment

Guerrilla “Bookmark”-eting (or unorthadox ways to get publicity with an oversize business card)

Guerrilla marketing has been around for quite a while. Guerrilla marketing, as in Guerrilla warfare has certain attributes. According to an entry on Wikapedia, the strengths of a guerrilla strategy are are:

- Never attacking the enemy’s main force preserves resources.

- It is very flexible and can be adapted to any situation, offensive or defensive.

- It is very difficult to counter with conventional methods.

Taking… Continue

Added by BiblioScribe on February 19, 2008 at 5:36am — No Comments

Most Polluted Places in The World

If you have been following any of my environmental posts...then go read some of my articles at helium.com. Just put in my name or go to the environmental awareness channel!!!

Read...Read...Become informed and aware of the world around you!!!

You also need to become informed about the National Forest protected lands the Bush Administration want to open up to logging. We do not need to cut the ancient forests!!

Read about the Tongass National… Continue

Added by Pam Uher on February 18, 2008 at 11:53pm — No Comments

Book Tours

My Februrary royalty statement just arrived and I have to admit it's pretty depressing. But am I depressed? No. Why not? Because I'm on a virtual book tour, and on today's stop not only is there an interview on families.com but a terrific review of my book as well. So, instead of my spirits plummeting as low as the numbers, I'm on a high. There's nothing like a little praise to cheer a person up.

You can find the interview and review… Continue

Added by Camille Marchetta on February 18, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Interview with Rock of Realm's Lea Shizas

Hey everyone - stop by my blog today and leave a comment for Lea and be entered in the drawing for an ebook copy of "Rock of Realm", a YA fantasy novel that is being republished in print this year. See you in the postings - E :)

Added by Elysabeth Eldering on February 18, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Reality Hit!

You can hear about things over and over again, but it doesn’t become ‘real’ until you experience it for yourself. This past Saturday was an eye-opener for me. I participated in a local arts, crafts, and educational festival that lasted 5 hours and I only sold ONE book (and the purchaser was my Aunt). My revelation: Man, it’s hard to sell books!! Needless to say, I was a little discouraged.

Then God tapped me on the shoulder...What about those people you talked to? Oh yeah, I almost… Continue

Added by Alicia Hill Jones on February 18, 2008 at 7:15am — No Comments

Radio Promotion Opportunity

On February 13th, I was the guest on the IN DEPTH YOU radio talk show! If you are intereseted in hearing it, click on the link below! This radio show highlights the stories of ordinary people and provided an opportunity for me to discuss my life and my new book release "Truth Seeker: Straight Talk From The Bible." This is not a Christian radio program so it offers plenty of potential promotional opportunities for… Continue

Added by Warren M. Mueller on February 17, 2008 at 9:01pm — No Comments

www.thebookattic.us Interviews New York Author Robert C. Fountain

Name: Robert C. Fountain

City: Broadalbin

State: NY

Country: USA

Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country:

Being an American means a lot of things to a lot of people, but to me it means especially having the freedom to speak to issues that are important to you. As an author, I’m always aware of how vital it is to tell not just a “good story” but one with a heart, a message that touches the… Continue

Added by Anastasia Cassella-Young on February 17, 2008 at 5:51pm — No Comments

www.thebookattic.us Interviews Indiana Author Anjeanette Porter

The Book Attic Interviews Author Anjeanette L. Porter

Author Anjeanette Porter is from Bloomington, Indiana, US

Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country:

I am most proud to be a writer of the United States of America. I'm so happy to be able to share this information with everyone and I can't wait to see if the people here at www.thebookattic.us are interested in reading a unique and different Romance/Adventure novel which has a bit… Continue

Added by Anastasia Cassella-Young on February 17, 2008 at 5:42pm — No Comments

When your soul cries out...

Have you ever experienced your cries just echoing back at you?

Kris writes what some of us might have felt…but like a great story, it has a good ending penned by the Author of Life, the master healer and King of kings. I think you will be touched.

"Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint...Find rest, O my soul, in God alone" (Psalm 61: 1, 2 & 5, NIV).

My eyes are very swollen from all… Continue

Added by Janet Perez Eckles on February 17, 2008 at 5:41pm — No Comments

www.thebookattic.us Interviews Texas Author Sandy Wilson

The Book Attic Interview Author Sandy Wilson from Dallas, Texas, USA

Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country:

I'm proud to be a writer from Texas because Dallas, Texas is a great place to live. I've loved it for over 25 years now. Dallas/Fort Worth is where my book starts and ends.

What or who inspired you to become a writer:

I guess I'd have to say, my husband. I… Continue

Added by Anastasia Cassella-Young on February 17, 2008 at 5:34pm — No Comments

New YouTube Video

I've posted a new book promo video on YouTube. You can check it out at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDoiaehi4tY

Denny

Added by Dennis N. Griffin on February 17, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

An Excerpt: Nict For Ure Selfe (Not For Ourselves) A Celtic Tale of Karmic Justice

"Nict For Ure Selfe."

(Not For Ourselves)

By

Theresa Chaze

Alyssa struck the match. Instantly, the end burst into flame. She held it to the wick of the white candle until it ignited. Pinching off the match head, she placed on the table. Taking a deep breath, she flipped her long chestnut color braid back over her shoulder; it bounced and swung around her waist. Focusing on her intent, she started the ritual. "Goddesses--Maiden, Mother, Crone I call to thee and ask that… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on February 17, 2008 at 1:14pm — No Comments

Compulsive Listening, Ten Books to Change Your Life, and Planet X

Hello Readers, The Compulsive Reader Talks has a great new interview with author Lorraine Mace, who spoke about her book The ABC Checklist for New Writers and provided more than a few insider tips for listeners. Over at hubpages, I've listed ten books to change your life (not a single one of them is in the self-help genre) -- why not drop by and comment -- letting… Continue

Added by Magdalena Ball on February 17, 2008 at 2:19am — No Comments

alrighty now!

Well, just got official word that my first virtual bok tour will begin March 3rd. I'm excited and petrified. I'm stillnot to sure I have everything I need and from what one person is telling me that is assisting in the tour, you kinda can't wing it. I still have to put effort in on getting hosts, questions, excerpts together, the press release, tour schedule, tour page on my blog (not really sure what that is unless it's just a giant calendar that I fill in(?)), and something else I know I'm… Continue

Added by deborah thomas on February 16, 2008 at 10:32pm — 2 Comments

JGDS series trading postcards

So I was playing around with this online trading card maker and came up with a trading card fit for a postcard. Let me know what you think of the front. I'm not really pleased with how I had to do the back so will play around with that - but here is the front and back -

The front is pretty cool - the back well I need to play around with it a bit… Continue

Added by Elysabeth Eldering on February 16, 2008 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Victoria's Noir Amour

Victoria's Noir Amour is where I will write about my journey as a new author, the power of romance and its universal themes. My first entry is What is Noir Amour?
Please stop by and join me at http://blog.victoria-wells.com.

I'd love to hear what you have to say!

Thanks!

Added by Victoria Wells on February 16, 2008 at 8:58am — No Comments