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February 2009 Blog Posts (238)

Historical Romance Rules

My 50day/50blog VEXING THE VISCOUNT Tour moves to Cheryl's Book Nook today. I'm talking about why I love historical romance. Come share your favorites and maybe we'll get a little rumble going if some of… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 12, 2009 at 6:04am — No Comments

Palm's Inn - It's a Darker Kind Of Fairy Tale

Palm's Inn By Samantha Foster

In a desperate attempt to save a boy from drowning, Jake Taylor dives in to save him. Yet the two them mysteriously disappear with out Trace. His fiance and family search the entire complex finding no sign of either of the lost boys.

Two weeks later Jake returns to Palm's Inn. His father finds him crawling out o the pool half dead and half human. He finds him self changed into a kind of mermaid. though to all the guests of Palm's Inn… Continue

Added by Samie Foster on February 11, 2009 at 9:06pm — No Comments

Netherworld- A Action Dark Fantasy With A Tint Of Horror To It

Netherworld By Samantha Foster

To save his sister, Leon Diaz travels to Paris, France to pay the ransom. But something terrible goes wrong. Leon wakes up seconds later where every one is dead and their blood is on his hands. His memory is blank of what had happened. And that night he dies of because of it. Now Leon finds his self in world of black and white. It is netherworld where the guilty on the run from hell and the innocent have their pathway to heaven. It is a world where he… Continue

Added by Samie Foster on February 11, 2009 at 9:03pm — No Comments

Are you accomplishing your marketing, online promotion goals for 2009?

So, January 2009 just passed. Did you begin 2009 successfully with your marketing, pr, and/or online promotion goals for this new year?

It can be a bit overwhelming to get to your these components of your business, however, it is an important area to take the… Continue

Added by Teresa Morrow on February 11, 2009 at 5:27pm — No Comments

Both of my Books are Mom's Choice Awards Silver Recipients!

I wanted to share some exciting news!

Both of my children's books are Mom’s Choice Award Silver Recipients. The Mom’s Choice Awards is an annual competition that recognizes family friendly media and products. My first book, published in 2007, Adventures at Walnut Grove: A Lesson about Teasing won the 2009 silver for values and life lessons. My second book in this series, I DOUBLE Dare You! won the 2009 silver for developing social skills. I am proud to have my books included… Continue

Added by Dana Marie on February 11, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments

The Truth about Dogs

Last night I was glued to the TV, watching the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. I love dogs and I'm fascinated by the wide diversity of breeds people have created. Wasn't it precious that the oldest dog in the ring took home the prize? The Sussex spaniel had such a sweet, worried-looking face.

Today I'm blogging about MY dogs (and the pets my… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 11, 2009 at 6:13am — No Comments

Free Presidents Day Art for Marketing and Promotion

If you plan to blog about Presidents Day or have a book or other product related to patriotism, the presidency, Abraham Lincoln or George Washington, you'll probably find these free patriotic art resources helpful:

These vintage Abraham Lincoln pictures and George Washington… Continue

Added by Carla Chadwick on February 10, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

First Book Signing Event

My very first book signing event! What a thrill! Although it was a bit intimidating yet exciting, I held onto faith and trust in God and jumped in to face the day.

Waldenbooks, Fort Myers was the host store and the owner and assistants were extremely friendly which helped to quell any fear I had. The event which was held on Saturday, Feb. 7th, lasted from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, was much fun and will be quite a memorable… Continue

Added by Michelle James on February 10, 2009 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Keep it Short

1. KEEP IT SHORT

--Rick Frishman- Publisher-Morgan James Publishing

http://www.morganjamespublishing.com

I don't care who you are talking to .......keep it short. The media has ADD. Keep all

answers to 60 seconds or under.

No one has time for a long story- we want the facts and we want you to teach us

things than can change our lives today.

The first part of the answer starts with a 10 second grabber- then you go to the

action… Continue

Added by Rick Frishman on February 10, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Across the Pond – Feb 11th Virtual Book Tour Day 8

Across the Pond – Feb 11th Virtual Book Tour Day 8

Across the Pond – Storyheart :

Okay it’s back to day seven, it seems the weekends don’t count as virtual tour days, so we have gone from day eight back one for today Tuesday to day seven.

One stops today for a guest review however the best news is that my book has received the FALMINGNET TOP CHOICE award… Continue

Added by Storyheart on February 10, 2009 at 2:40pm — No Comments

Across the Pond – Feb 10th Virtual Book Tour Day 7

Across the Pond – Feb 10th Virtual Book Tour Day 7

Across the Pond – Storyheart :

Okay it’s back to day seven, it seems the weekends don’t count as virtual tour days, so we have gone from day eight back one for today Tuesday to day seven.

Two stops today we another two great interviews

Today’s Tour Stop:

On TUESDAY:

Feb. 10 – Cindy’s Love of Books (book… Continue

Added by Storyheart on February 10, 2009 at 2:39pm — No Comments

A Littluns' Truth

Littluns don’t have to think about what truth is. To be anything but truthful, just wouldn’t be Littlun. Littluns are pure of thought and deeds. It just wouldn’t occur to them to be any other way.

Residing high atop Powder Mountain and nestled within their pure, secret, and protected land of Hollow hills, Littluns are shielded from any outside negative influences. Being pure of thought, Littluns can not be seduced by… Continue

Added by Mark Glamack "Littluns" on February 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Waiting For Godot (or Rather the Argos Delivery Man)

New blog post at: http://mitziszereto.wordpress.com

Added by Mitzi Szereto on February 10, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

Shannon Wallace has done it this time!

Go on over to Sam Harper's place and see what he is in a dilemma about. You can bet Shannon Wallace is at the bottom of it!
http://samharpercrimescene.blogspot.com

Added by Kim Smith on February 10, 2009 at 9:39am — No Comments

A Visit with USA Today Bestseller Joy Nash

Today, my 50day/50blog VEXING THE VISCOUNT Tour is swinging by the website and blog of the fabulous Joy Nash! Joy is my friend, my fellow Chatelaine and, as it turns out… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on February 10, 2009 at 5:55am — No Comments

Latest Review - A Study in Red

The latest review of 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

"A Study In Success"

By: Kristina Dalton, February 08, 2009

After reading a great deal of this author's work, I have to say he certainly deserves the movie deal in place to bring ASIR to the big screen. While it requires a certain intellectual level to truly appreciate this smart thriller, it… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on February 10, 2009 at 12:59am — No Comments

Fear in Mystery Novels

Today I have a guest post on the Dark Phantom website. I wrote a little post (an article, really) titled “Writing a Murder Mystery and Using Fear.”

I suppose with my background of writing horror stories, using fear in mystery novels comes naturally! But, read my post to see what I have to say. There've been a few comments already on the posting.

Visit:

Dark Phantom

And as a last thought on using fear… Continue

Added by Doug Hewitt on February 9, 2009 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Does A Career in the Arts Void Business Sense?

This week’s “Business Question of The Week” comes from Naila Smith, Columbus, OH:

Question - Why do you think that those with careers in the arts are not given credibility as business people?

Omar Tyree Answers:

To make a long story short here, people who have careers in the arts have a blessing and a curse dilemma. Even though the business salesman, marketers, company men, and investment people can’t sell anything without creative products to sell, they typically… Continue

Added by Omar Tyree on February 9, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Across the Pond – Feb 9th Virtual Book Tour Day 8

Across the Pond – Feb 9th Virtual Book Tour Day 8

Across the Pond – Storyheart :

First day of the week two of my virtual book tour for me Storyheart, and my young adult romance novel Across the Pond. And I’m ready to go.

Only one stop today and that has changed from my original tour dates, but I do have a fresh review to share with everybody

Today’s Tour Stop:

Feruary 9th:

Divine Caroline (interview)… Continue

Added by Storyheart on February 9, 2009 at 2:18pm — No Comments

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Added by Kevin Casanova on February 9, 2009 at 1:29pm — No Comments