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March 2009 Blog Posts (333)

Meat on the Bones--An Online Writing Workshop on Characterization!

While I was in the throes of my 50day/50blog VEXING THE VISCOUNT Tour, I met Anna Bowling of Charter Oak RWA in Connecticutt. She invited me to do an online workshop for their chapter and you know me, I just… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 25, 2009 at 9:13am — No Comments

Cover Design 'Another Time, Another Place', Anthology Submissions Open

Graeme S Houston at Mythica Publishing has produced yet another stunning cover design, this time to go with the forthcoming anthology 'Another Time, Another Place', which I'm proud to be compiling and editing. Anyone who wishes to submit a 'futuristic thriller' for the anthology should see the submission guidelines on the homepage at http://www.mythicapublishing.com/ or view my previous blog post on the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 25, 2009 at 7:22am — No Comments

AMAZON AND SALES RANK NUMBERS

AMAZON AND SALES RANK NUMBERS

I noticed the other day that my sales rank for my book “Across the Pond” went from 8000+ to just less than 3000 when I ordered four books. The sales rank number seemed at the time, to change by a large number within the rank numbers with only the purchase of a couple of books.

So needing a couple more books to keep my stock level before school visits etc, I have ordered two more copies as an experiment.

Today my ranking had slipped… Continue

Added by Storyheart on March 24, 2009 at 4:51pm — 1 Comment

Georgia Woodbine’s Personal Economic Stimulus Plan: She Tells All How to Stimulate Your Own Personal Economy

Georgia Woodbine’s Personal Economic Stimulus Plan:

She Tells All How To Stimulate Your Own Personal Economy

Westchester, New York [March 2009] – What do you do? When you don’t know what to do? Bestselling Author/ Speaker/Life Coach Georgia Woodbine share her insight on how people can fight the recession through purpose and ingenuity. She shows others how to tap into their creative ambitions and develop future goals. Her tools and strategies… Continue

Added by P Andrews on March 24, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Thank you once again for all the great reviews you are sending me!

Superb! A must-read! Belongs in the library of every serious reader….need I say more?

Chase has really outdone herself with the first in a series of cop thrillers. Compulsion is nothing but the quintessential page-turner that every reader hopes for when they first open a new book. Comparable to the likes of Lawrence Sanders’ Deadly Sins series,… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on March 23, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Here's what police officers are saying about "Compulsion"

Being a police officer is a tough and dangerous job. I respect and applaud their tireless efforts to keep us safe. I mourn with them when an officer is killed in the line of duty. I thank them for the freedoms we sometimes take for granted in a civilized society. I am so inspired that they enjoyed my book.

"Jennifer Chase has hit on the core of Homicide…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 23, 2009 at 7:22pm — No Comments

It is never to late to live your dreams

THE DR COLDWELL REPORT™

“ IT IS JUST MY OPINION – BUT I MAYBE RIGHT™”

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IT IS NEVER TO LATE TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS

I hope you did not make any new year’s resolutions because they are destined to be broken. If and when you make any decisions or resolutions you should make them when you are really ready to start and stay with them , not just because a new year has begun and everyone else is doing it. Every day is a new birth, a new chance to start new.… Continue

Added by Dr Leonard Coldwell on March 23, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Don’t Forget The Little People – The Small Blog Sites

Don’t Forget The Little People – The Small Blog Sites

There are many, many blogs out there dealing with writing/reading for all styles, tastes and ages. They range in size from having millions of hits a month to those that blog away to themselves, without any followers.

However we should not forget the great work that these small bloggers, and I mean small in numbers of followers, do.

I have been lucky to come into contact with many of these small blog sites.… Continue

Added by Storyheart on March 23, 2009 at 4:23pm — No Comments

What the Lord Hates Part 1

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.-Proverbs 6:16-19

As human beings are heart should be one with our Father in heaven. We should love the things that he loves and hate… Continue

Added by Aaron Jones on March 23, 2009 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Interview

Christian-Michelle, Author of "The Mirror and the Razor"- The Game of Depression-A Writer's Nightmare on ARTIST MAGNET RADIO FRIDAY March 27, 2009 at 11pm to March 28, 2009 at 12am – Artist Magnet Radio-Internet Please lend an ear, it just might open your heart.
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Christian-Michelle

Added by Christian-Michelle on March 23, 2009 at 10:33am — No Comments

It's up to you...

Paying short story markets are disappearing. Take the challenge to support the short story market of your choice. Read all about it at Mysteries in the Making.

Become a follower and be entered to win an authographed copy of The Tomb by F. Paul Wilson or The Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing.

Added by Jean Lauzier on March 23, 2009 at 10:25am — No Comments

Terror from Beyond Middle England - Sarah Crabtree

Preview "Terror from Beyond Middle England" by Sarah Crabtree below:

Authors, get your own book widget for free at… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on March 23, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Diary of Cozette

My guest blogger today is Amanda McIntyre, author of DIARY OF COZETTE. It's the story of a young woman who was sold into white slavery, escaped and learned to make a life for herself. Pop over to my blog and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Amanda's newest… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 23, 2009 at 6:35am — No Comments

Why Can't I do The Final Proof Read of my Novel?

I had been anticipating this moment for days. The publisher advised that they had shipped my novel for a final proof read before authorizing print and publication. Every morning I woke up with the birds and waited for the post man to arrive. For six days I was disappointed and then on the seventh day it was in my letter box, the brand new, fully loaded, final proof of 'The Magic Eye'. This looks like a real book, feels like a real book and it should even read like a real book. So why am I… Continue

Added by Bob on March 23, 2009 at 6:32am — No Comments

My first 'Harry Porter' book is released by Mythica Publishing

I'm delighted to announce that Mythica Publishing have released my first young (and not so young) adult e-book 'Aracadia 22 Heavy - Mayday!' under my Harry Porter pseudonym. Priced at a mere $2.19 the story follows captain Matthew Berwick as he takes charge of a Boeing 777 - 300 for the first time. Though an experienced pilot, he can't shake the feeling that something is going to go wrong. Unfortunately for Matthew his worst fears are realised… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 23, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

How To Use Anger to Promote Books - Video

Nassim Nicholas Taleb is the author of two best-selling books - 'Fooled by Randomness' and 'The Black Swan.' Check out the video below where he comes across as adversarial and controversial. This is the kind of passion that helps sells… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on March 23, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

Enough with the vampire already!

Please save me from the vampires of the world! I read and review over fifty books a month and it seems like all I get lately are Bella and Edward wannabes. What I wouldn't give for someone to bring back the adventure...Da Vinci Code anyone?

I am calling out to the people who actually read and purchase books. Beg for something innovative, witty, charming...anything!! Bring the fun and imagination back to the world of books. If we don't do something soon, we'll simply be…

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Added by Amy Lignor on March 22, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Authors Spotlight

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Added by Yolanda Jackson on March 22, 2009 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Captured With Heat and Heart

Like pearls, you've been stringing me

Every time we danced all these weeks

Languishing in intimate conversation

So much we've found in common

Comfortable at times no talk is needed

Last night you let me know your heart

Opened to me all within your ripe hungry soul

Delicious words drenching my mind

Caressing my fingertips as you spoke

Words spoken softly with your… Continue

Added by Alexandra Carpenter on March 22, 2009 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Shattered

He sits on the back porch in darkness.

Holding his face in his hands,

He sobs hard in his helplessness,

So tired and beaten down.

Sick at heart of being her verbal punching bag,

And her personal kick ball and blaming wall.

How did it get like this?

When will she stop these tantrum tirades?

This she monster with eyes dark full of hate,

Her mouth twisted into ugliness,

It spitting out only… Continue

Added by Alexandra Carpenter on March 22, 2009 at 5:54pm — No Comments