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February 2010 Blog Posts (187)

Valentine's Chocolate is Heart Healthy (in Moderation)

So Valentine’s Day is here…… Did you get some chocolate?

The chocolate we enjoy today is very different from the cocoa that was eaten more than 2,000 years ago. Cocoa was first used by the Maya and Aztecs as a medicinal drink. The natural plant product, cocoa, and the processed food product, chocolate, are quite different. Chocolate is a combination of…

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Added by Carolyn Strimike on February 13, 2010 at 5:54pm — No Comments

Article picked up by Chicago Sun Times

thanks to my recent book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotions, my article was picked up by the Chicago Sun Times.

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/blogentries/index.html?bbPostId=CzBA8ZKWtboWfB5KX8SLkb5NhCzDv3hfMdD3XuBFExkSwQwnpM

Added by Kim Smith on February 13, 2010 at 5:23pm — No Comments

Developed Minds, Developing Minds and the Stupid Terrorists

Recently published a non-fiction book titled "Developed Minds, Developing Minds and the Stupid Terrorists". The book talks about the many socio-economic and political issues rattling a number of countries around the world. Check it out. Very interesting read.

Amazon link to the book:…

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Added by Harish Maiya on February 13, 2010 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Got debt? Chasing down dollars owed? Being chased for dollars owed? Check out my blog

http://writtenoffamerica.com/blog/

12-chapters-in-12-weeks, and based on feedback and sharing from people from all walks of life and all over the world. Written Off - America and Americans is the title - real stories seen through the eyes of a credit pro.

Added by Jerry Ashton on February 13, 2010 at 11:50am — No Comments

Purple Death is now available in the UK

I'm delighted to say that my most recent paperback release, Purple Death has at last appeared in the UK and can now be obtained from AbeBooks.co.uk and from Amazon.co.uk

US readers can of course obtain the book direct… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on February 13, 2010 at 11:03am — No Comments

New Novel - Down to the Needle - Released!

I'm so excited about this book. My professional reader said it's my best yet.

The Logline:

A woman’s search for her abducted child ends when she finds a young woman on Death Row months away from lethal injection for a crime she didn’t commit.

The Synopsis:

From the day her five-year-old was abducted, Abigail Fisher vows never to stop looking until her daughter is safely… Continue

Added by Mary Deal on February 12, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Spammers, beware! I suspend all spammers.

Friends . . .

I suspend all spammers I become aware of. If you find one on this network, please let me know and I will suspend them. I will tolerate no spammers on this network.

This network is for book authors and friends to support each other in marketing books.

John Kremer, founder

Added by John Kremer on February 12, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Celebrities Kids | Celebrity Obsession: Are our teens too star-struck?

Celebrity Kids - Teen Kids

Celebrities Kids | Celebrity Obsession: Are our teens too star-struck?

Following the lives of teen celebrities such as Taylor Lautner or Miley Cyrus are part of the normal past time for the average teenager today. While on the surface this may sound like the sort of thing we'd expect a young person to be doing with their time, this behavior can also lead to some major psychological issues that have far-reaching effects. In a recent study of…

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Added by Traci S Campbell on February 12, 2010 at 12:55pm — No Comments

I Was Featured!

I was featured for yesterdays interview.

http://bookeventcenter.ning.com/profiles/blog/list

Added by Lori Finnila on February 12, 2010 at 12:22pm — No Comments

3-Point Strategy To Save Book Publishing

REPRINTED FROM SmartSymbols Blog Post

“If you can’t beat them - join them”

- Author Unknown

There seem to be no shortage of bad news and challenges that book publishing industry is facing now. The challenges revolve around the apparent conflict between the traditional print format and the new, electronic media. But if publishing industry embraces the quote at the beginning of this article, it might… Continue

Added by Stas Antons on February 12, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

"Cage Fee Eggs?" by John C. Bieber

I saw a container of eggs in the grocery store marked "cage free eggs". My imagination ran wild with that one. I didn’t know eggs were raised in cages. I thought they spent a few hours with their mommy chicken and then were picked up and taken to be checked, washed, polished and packed in cartons with 11 or 17 of their little egg friends. Sort of like a styrofoam school bus and each egg off to a different destination. Eggs travel all over the world to be scrambled, fried, poached, baked,… Continue

Added by John C. Bieber on February 12, 2010 at 10:54am — No Comments

Two Upcoming Lectures at Elmhurst College (for the Chicago area)

February 11 — Gail Collins

The American Woman's Astonishing Journey

March 16 — Louise Knight

Jane Addams and the Development of Women's Political Power

For more information, please visit:

CWIP Advocacy in…

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Added by CWIP on February 12, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

The Little Universe by Jason Matthews

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg etc.”… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on February 12, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

If I Never by Gary Murning

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on February 12, 2010 at 7:26am — No Comments

European Ethnology: Saying Adieu to Winter the Allemanic Way (Satis Shroff)

German squaws at the Kaiser Joseph Strasse (c) satisshroff 2010

European Ethnology: FASNET IN FREIBURG-KAPPEL (Satis Shroff)…

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Added by Satis Shroff Lecturer, Writer on February 12, 2010 at 3:06am — No Comments

A Book and a Chat with "Lori Finnila"

One of the great things about running a radio show is the fact that not only do you have a chance to interact and learn from so many interesting people, you also get a chance to share and hopefully help listeners. My guest today on a book and a chat is one such fascinating person. Author, chat show host, and survivor Lori… Continue

Added by Storyheart on February 11, 2010 at 5:37pm — No Comments

'Pestilence' gets off to a good start at Amazon.co.uk

I have to say I'm really pleased that my new novel Pestilence has got off to a good start in the UK, with the book having hit a position of 20,701 in the sales rankings at Amazon.co.uk today.

Pestilence….breathe if you… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on February 11, 2010 at 4:27pm — No Comments

Websites for Authors: Contact Information is Essential

As I was doing some research for a client recently, I was reminded of how many blogs and websites have no contact information. I understand why owners of personal blogs don't post their contact information, but it's essential for business-oriented sites like blogs and websites for authors.

If you're promoting any type of product or service, people need to be able to reach you, at least by email. Someone may have a question about your book or want to ask you to write an article or… Continue

Added by Dana Lynn Smith on February 11, 2010 at 11:51am — No Comments

What Is Your Gift, and Do You Share It?

Your gift is what you do in your unique way. Ironically, you may do it so naturally, you don’t recognize it for what it is or realize what you might do with it.

Whatever you do in life, you can have a more joyful, meaningful experience if you shine the light on and share what is unique about you. We sometimes assume the way we do something is how everyone does it. This isn’t necessarily, and usually isn’t, the case. This is why something you do that you don’t think is very special or… Continue

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

Blog 3

I'd like to invite you to take a look at my book THE FANTABULOUS FENS, which was recently published bu ireadiwrite.com

I'm quoting about the book from the publisher's Facebook entry:

"This is one of the sweetest kids' stories I've read in a while. THE FANTABULOUS FENS is about a large Indian family; they're well behaved, intelligent, generous, artistic ... and some are animals! Your kids will love the characters and you will love the lessons and values it…

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Added by Gautam Sen on February 11, 2010 at 7:07am — No Comments