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March 2009 Blog Posts (333)

Overcoming Obstacles with SPUNK!

New Book’s Simplified Leadership Principles Benefits Those Seeking to Excel in Tough Times

March 17, 2009,– In our struggling economy, the negative impact of a dwindling market has forced many people into survival mode. Professional speaker and author, L. Diane Wolfe, has witnessed this trend in those who attend her seminars. Aware of the need for encouragement, as well as leadership and people skills, Wolfe devised a way to reach those outside… Continue

Added by L. Diane Wolfe on March 17, 2009 at 5:21am — No Comments

The Road to Me - I Know now why that caged Bird Sang

http://www.eloquentbooks.com/TheRoadToMe.html

The soul within seeks comfort and peace, and the story of a lifetime is now ready to be told in this, the haunting and compelling autobiography of author Jessica Angélique. Jessica grew up in the “brutal and horrific” foster care system in Evansville, Indiana. The Road to Me; I Now Know Why That Caged Bird Sang details her… Continue

Added by Jessica Angelique on March 17, 2009 at 1:41am — No Comments

Would Emily Stone Pass the Test?

In my new novel Compulsion, Emily Stone is a strong female personality in a world that is largely dominated by men. She is a private investigator who has to use both her brains and her physical strength to stay one step ahead of the criminals who she is tracking and trying to bring to justice. When circumstances…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 16, 2009 at 11:53pm — No Comments

2009 Autumn Book Festival

The date for the 2009 Autumn Book Festival is October 24. It is from 10-4 in the Gym at Fostoria High School, 1001 Park Ave, Fostoria, Ohio. The registration fee is $35. For more information see the website at www.autumnbookfestival.bravehost.com.

Added by Naomi Chapman on March 16, 2009 at 11:23pm — No Comments

Listen to me read my poetry during a podacst on TalkShoe

Yesterday, I appeared in Episode 32 of TalkShoe’s Open Mic Poetry discussion. Plenty of poems read from my first book “Carriage Returns” and “Romantic Confessions” both available now.

Episode 32
Listen here.
Title: EPISODE32 - Open Mic Poetry/Promotions
Time: 03/15/2009 07:00 PM EDT
Duration: 120 min

Added by Robert Ropars on March 16, 2009 at 10:27pm — No Comments

Across the Pond - About the Union Jack

The flag is normally called the "Union Jack" because it represents a union of count - England, Ireland, and Scotland and Wales. The flag does not include a flag from Wales because Wales was never ruled in the same way that the other countries were ruled. It is called as a Principality.

Actually it shouldn't be called the "Union Jack", because a jack is a flag that is flown on a jack staff which is a small flag pole on the back of a… Continue

Added by Storyheart on March 16, 2009 at 7:04pm — No Comments

Bald is Beautiful

I received a message yesterday from my friend, Jo, in Texas. She is scheduled to have her head shaved next week. She has volunteered to do this in an effort to raise money for St. Baldrick's childhood cancer research. She has less than a week to go to reach her goal of $2000. So far, she has about $1100. I think it's an incredible thing she is doing.

I'm sharing this because I'm so impressed when people give this much of themselves. Although I'm not quite ready to have my head… Continue

Added by Teresa Burrell on March 16, 2009 at 6:36pm — No Comments

What does your book teach?

Can your book be used in the classroom. Can it be used to teach math, science, solcial studies, reading, and writing at different grade levels. Having literacy based activities to go with your book is a powerful tool. I can help - tell me if you'd like me to research and share ideas of how to make your book a valuable piece of curriculum.… Continue

Added by Dawn Stephens on March 16, 2009 at 1:05pm — 2 Comments

15 years later, it still behooves us to know......why?

It started on April 6, 1994...

The Rwandan genocide that occurred in the spring and summer of 1994 was a mind-bogglingly brutal 3-months-long massacre. At the time, most of us knew little about it. Since then, we've seen movies, like Hotel Rwanda and Sometimes in April, which provided sanitized and summarized views of the events. Still, it behooves us, as human beings, to understand what factors caused this tragedy to occur in modern… Continue

Added by Mrs. Angeline Bandon-Bibum on March 16, 2009 at 11:44am — No Comments

March Madness is Underway – Get Those Brackets Ready!

For college basketball fans, this week marks the best time of the year. The brackets for March Madness have been announced! Sixty-five teams will now take part in exciting, frenzied hard court action over the next three weeks. Who will be the Cinderella team of 2009? Which of the number one seeds will be the…

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Added by James Ross on March 16, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

Second Printing

Last year, I had the privilege of being included in a sports anthology, Lay Ups and Long Shots, published by Darby Creek. That book is now going into its second printing.

Lay Ups and Long Shots was released in September, 2008, is a Junior Library Guild selection, and is also ranked by Accelerated Reader.

Added by Max Elliot Anderson on March 16, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Christians with Illness Blog Carnival Accepting Submissions

Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who may be interested, including writers groups, health groups you participate in, etc.

Christians with Illness Blog Carnival Accepting Submissions

Surprise! That is the theme for the first Christians with Chronic Illness Blog Carnival starting in April 2009. The carnival, hosted by Rest Ministries, the largest Christian organization in the USA, hopes to reach the thousands of people who live with chronic illness… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on March 16, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Across the Pond - Sunday March 15th Blog

Across the Pond - Sunday March 15th Blog

Sunday is sport day, firstly the NY Rangers finally found how to score on a power play. It has taken them most of the season, and the fact that Avery scored twice is something. And I don’t mean scored as with a woman, for which he is of course more famous.

Today is also the day I catch up on the British sport, thank goodness for SETANA. I now can see more British Soccer and Rugby than if I were still in England.

After… Continue

Added by Storyheart on March 15, 2009 at 3:54pm — No Comments

Christian Author Who Lives with or Understands Illness? - Promotional Opportunities

Greetings! Are you a Christian author who lives with chronic illness?

Over at Rest Ministries, the organization I began in 1997, we have 3 opportunities right now. Please feel free to forward this on to anyone who may be interested.

1- we are starting a Christians with Chronic Illness Blog Carnival – Please consider submitting a post! Read more here:…

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Added by Lisa Copen on March 15, 2009 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Are Anthologies Worth My Time? And a Writing Opportunity

I recently received notification of an opportunity for Christian authors to submit their stories (see below) to what will eventually be a series of 12 books! It is a great chance to have your story on prayer heard.

If you are an author, you may wonder why you would want to spend the time submitting to anthologies where you are just a contributor? I've been in a few and have found it fun to be a part of the books!

In my book… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on March 15, 2009 at 12:31pm — No Comments

When Night Falls

When Night Falls

When night falls, do you have a place to lay your head?

Or do you search for a cubby hole or a card board box to crawl into?

Maybe you’re blessed enough to have relatives or friends,

Or maybe you’re not.

While it is day, it’s okay

You can walk the streets or seek shelter in a mall or restaurant.

But when night falls,

It’s natural to find a place to lie.

While others are going into their abodes and shutting the… Continue

Added by Brenda Farrar-Ejemai on March 15, 2009 at 10:11am — No Comments

THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM

The Storm before the Calm

Sirens blowing

People rushing

Horns blowing

Accidents

Violence

Body parts

Whole bodies

Guard dogs

Crack vials

Window bars

Car alarms

Cries for help

Pit bulls

Homelessness

Don’t care

Couldn’t car

Stray bullets

Ambulances

Emergency rooms

Body bags

Oh! So many body bags

No time

On time

Too late

The world is sick and is in need of a… Continue

Added by Brenda Farrar-Ejemai on March 15, 2009 at 10:10am — No Comments

Caged

Caged

Freedom to dwell wherever I tread

Not confined to locations with boundaries

Zoning, districts, busing

Unleash me so I can roam free

To see mountains and rivers and trees of all sorts

To open up and breathe in fresh air

Somewhere where the sky is not blocked

but in plain view

Uncage me so I can go FREE.

Copyright © 2009

Brenda Farrar-Ejemai

(author of: The Family In The Car, A… Continue

Added by Brenda Farrar-Ejemai on March 15, 2009 at 10:10am — No Comments

Holding On

Holding On

Reaching, reaching I can’t stop now.
I have got to make it no matter how.
Stepping stepping, I’ve got to keep the pace
Grace, more grace to run this race.

Copyright © 2009
Brenda Farrar-Ejemai
(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)
CEO, Favor Blooms, LLC
www.TheFamilyInTheCar.com
ISBN: 978-1-58909-485-7
trailer: www.youtube.com/thefamilyinthecar

Added by Brenda Farrar-Ejemai on March 15, 2009 at 10:09am — No Comments

How Do You Really Feel?

How Do You Really Feel?

Good morning.

How are you?

I’m fine.

How are you?

Are you always fine when you say those words?

Or are you being repetitious in your everyday greetings.

If you stop to say how you really feel,

Your morning greetings might turn into evening goodnights.

Copyright © 2009

Brenda Farrar-Ejemai

(author of: The Family In The Car, A Revelation)

CEO, Favor Blooms,… Continue

Added by Brenda Farrar-Ejemai on March 15, 2009 at 10:08am — No Comments