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February 2009 Blog Posts (238)

Calling Paranormal Authors!

A new blog "Paranormal Librarian" - information is for everyone - will feature book lists, reviews, pubilshing alerts, author info, etc. Send books, DVD's, etc. to be reviewed to -

Marilyn A. Hudson
5658 NW Pioneer Circle
Norman, Oklahoma

Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on February 24, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

League of Amazing Writers

Sounds like a group of super-heroes, doesn't it? Well, it almost is. The League of Amazing Writers boasts some of the hottest writers on the planet and they've invited me to visit on the LAST DAY of my 50day/50blog VEXING THE VISCOUNT tour! The book is officially launched today!… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 24, 2009 at 5:16am — No Comments

Twitter can make a difference: Alexa rank jumps from 169,421 to 141,985 in five weeks.

BookMarket.com's Alexa rank is now 141,985. 5 weeks ago it was 169,421. That's a big jump. Twitter made a difference.

Follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/johnkremer. The more, the merrier.

Caution: Do not use tweetergetter, viral tweet, tweetvirus, or similar programs to get more followers on Twitter. You will lose respect from people who are the leaders on Twitter.… Continue

Added by John Kremer on February 24, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Across the Pond by Storyheart : Feb 23rd day 16 of my “Virtual Book Tour”

Across the Pond by Storyheart : Feb 23rd day 16 of my “Virtual Book Tour”

New, Views and Reviews of my young adult fiction book Across the Pond

The last week of what has been a wonderful experience meeting so many interesting people, reviews and interviews along the way. Learning things myself, as well meeting some fascinating people along the way.

With more reviews and interviews for my book Across the Pond and me Storyheart happening every day this final week… Continue

Added by Storyheart on February 23, 2009 at 5:26pm — No Comments

Fishgirl's Feng Shui Tips

Remember when all anyone talked about was Feng Shui? It seems to have died down a little, but we were just remded of these great emails we used to get in our inbox from a Feng Shui expert. In hindsight we realize they have something in common with The Cure.

Added by Lucas Martina on February 23, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

How to Get a 6-Figure Book Advance

It's almost unheard of these days in publishing for an author to get a high five-figure book advance, let alone six figures.

It's difficult even to get any literary agent to take on your book, let alone one of the top literary agents in the country.

Yet one author managed to do both.

On Thursday, I'm going to grill this author, Noah St. John, on how he did this.

And YOU also get a chance to… Continue

Added by Diane Eble on February 23, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

New resources for authors, publishers, and other marketers can be found at BookMarket.com

Here are a few of the new pages I've recently added to BookMarket.com:

Group Blog Sites features blogging sites like Huffington Post that host hundreds of authors who blog. If you don't have time to write and market a personal blog, you might want to consider blogging on a group blog: http://www.bookmarket.com/groupblog.htm.

Keyword Search Tools to help you target the right websites to help you sell books:… Continue

Added by John Kremer on February 23, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Caution: Writers At Play

NYTimes BestSeller CL Wilson and I had ourselves a giggle-fest. She and I met in Pittsburgh at RT last year and clicked like a pair of magnets. If you haven't tried her fabulous Fading Lands series, you're in for such a treat! Start with LORD OF THE FADING LANDS. You'll thank me later.

Come on over to… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 23, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Started a new story

I signed up for a short story writing class with "Gotham Writers" in Manhattan which will begin in mid-April, so I've decided to begin flexing my short story writing muscles.

I began writing a new story yesterday and it's been tough going. I'm really just getting back into writing after a long hiatus. I've been thinking increasingly about it over the past year based on the work I'm doing with a friend - I'm helping him edit his novel.

Meanwhile, I've been 'successfully'… Continue

Added by Carol on February 22, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Blogs Versus Web Sites - Which One is for You?

As I finished writing a colleague privately, I realized this may be helpful for some of you. Forgive me for all the self-promotion as I shared my ideas and comparisons. When people explain things to me I like something tangible to look at!

Lisa Copen…

Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on February 22, 2009 at 3:14pm — No Comments

Across the Pond by Storyheart : Feb 22nd a rest day in my “Virtual Book Tour”

Across the Pond by Storyheart : Feb 22nd a rest day in my “Virtual Book Tour”

Even though it’s a rest day, I am getting ready for the last 5 days of my tour. With various reviews and interview for my book Acorss the Pond and my Storyheart still to come.

I discovered that Saturday and Sundays do not count as days on virtual tours, yet still events go on. So we’ll take it as February 22nd another day on my month long virtual book tour.

February… Continue

Added by Storyheart on February 22, 2009 at 12:38pm — No Comments

When do YOU need a website?

Today I'm blogging about my manuscript polishing techniques and one of my "blog touristas" has posed an interesting question.

When should an aspiring writer build a web presence? Before or after that first sale?

Come on over to www.emilybryan.blogspot.co and add… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 22, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

Using Twitter to promote your book AND Tweetgetter to expand your followers!

BiblioScribe.com has been a FREE resource for you to publish press releases and articles about your book. If you have not taken advantage of BiblioScribe.com's free marketing services, visit and start today.

I am also in the middle of completing my first book, WEALTH VIRTUES, which explores the use of Benjamin Franklin's Thirteen Virtues to accomplish your financial goals. To begin promotion of my book, I am using Ning (… Continue

Added by BiblioScribe on February 22, 2009 at 10:59am — 2 Comments

What a Name!

O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! (Psalm 8:9)

Your name should be feared and reverenced by all who breath your name is more than words.

For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. (Psalm 86:10-11)

For what other name could men call on in times of distress to bring them comfort? Only your… Continue

Added by Aaron Jones on February 22, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

HOW BIG IS YOUR BOX?

Talk about diminishing venues to speak and sign, difficulty getting book sales and name recognition makes me wonder--how far out of the box are you willing to think?

I live in a small town, pop. 23,000 (Lemoore). Ten miles away is a larger town (Hanford). Forty miles away is the Big City (Fresno).

I lived in the Big City over 25 years and was never able to get a signing or even a book launch. The local newspaper ignores local authors in favor of canned wire reviews of… Continue

Added by Sunny Frazier on February 22, 2009 at 8:27am — 1 Comment

Giving in 2009

To play a small part in making a difference in children's lives, for the remainder 2009, I will be donating half the royalties from the sales of The Friday House to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

If you're not already aware of what the RMHC does for families, please visit: http://www.rmhc.com/what-we-do/ronald-mcdonald-house/

Thanks.

Keith (D K Gaston)

The Friday House is… Continue

Added by D K Gaston on February 21, 2009 at 10:20pm — No Comments

Poetry Grows in Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights: THE BROWNSTONE POETS READING SERIES: Current March Schedule: New Saturday Venue and Time! In Brooklyn Heights at Park Plaza Restaurant: S…

Poetry Grows in Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights:

THE BROWNSTONE POETS READING SERIES:

Current March Schedule:

New Saturday Venue and Time!

In Brooklyn Heights at Park Plaza Restaurant:

Saturday, March 7 “ at 2:30PM per management's request”

George Guida & Lee Kostrinsky

Park Plaza Restaurant

220 Cadman Plaza West near Clark St. & Pineapple Walk

Brooklyn, NY 11201 -… Continue

Added by Patricia Carragon on February 21, 2009 at 10:19pm — No Comments

Across the Pond by Storyheart : Feb 21st A non counting day of my Virtual Book Tour

Across the Pond by Storyheart : Feb 21st A non counting day of my Virtual Book Tour

I discovered that Saturday and Sundays do not count as days on virtual tours, yet still events go on.. So we’ll take it as February 21st another day on my month long virtual book tour.

And what is the book tour about?

Barry Eva (aka Storyheart), author of the young adult romance novel, Across the Pond (Xlibris), is on his virtual book tour throughout February.

What is the… Continue

Added by Storyheart on February 21, 2009 at 4:55pm — No Comments

Triple your Pleasure!

My hostess at www.melangesreviews.blogspot.com has sweetened the pot today! She's sending the winner of the daily drawing a copy of DISTRACTING THE DUCHESS and PLEASURING THE PIRATE. Then when I send my VEXING THE VISCOUNT, someone will walk away with all my titles!

Might as well be YOU! Come on over and leave a comment to enter!

TTYS,
Em

Added by Emily Bryan on February 21, 2009 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Announcing "Burning Embers"

Hello!

I am pleased to announce the publication of my new book, Burning Embers and Other Stories of Marriage, Work, and Family

ISBN: 978-1598588187

Cover illustration by Mister Reusch, http://misterreusch.com

From the back cover:

When Charlie discovered that he was not going to become rich working at a Seattle dot-com company, he decided he needed a… Continue

Added by Charlie Close on February 21, 2009 at 1:09pm — No Comments