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March 2009 Blog Posts (333)

The Creative Minds of Children

We often forget how creative and brilliant young children are. That is before we start to educate that creativity out of them. The Magical Adventures of Melie owes much of it's originality to my wonderful daughter Lexi. Lexi is now seven and she is responsible for most of the creativity behind the magic in the books. The fact is, that Lexi isn't afraid of making suggestions to enhance the story. She isn't afraid of 'being wrong' she isn't afraid that somebody will tell her not to be 'silly'.… Continue

Added by Bob on March 20, 2009 at 3:37pm — No Comments

The Future of Fiction is Here

Why Every Family Should Join Melie in her Magical Adventures

The Magical Adventures of Melie has redefined the nature of fantasy fiction by blending 21st century living and comforts with the richness, beauty and magic of a bygone age of wizards and fairies. Even more importantly, it will redefine the way we all enjoy snuggling down to a good read.

Melie’s adventures take her to places we’ve never seen before, mystical magical places where good must once again defeat the forces of… Continue

Added by Bob on March 20, 2009 at 3:35pm — No Comments

Which Cities Could Use Emily Stone the Most?

Have you ever gotten so frustrated with the crime that you see occurring in your neighborhood that you are tempted to take the law into your own hands? It could be small issues like teenagers who repeatedly leave rolls of toilet paper strung through the trees of elderly members in the community or drivers who carelessly throw trash out the window while driving down your… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on March 20, 2009 at 10:48am — No Comments

Open Q&A every Monday night

Every Monday night in Chat Lounge 1 on the Conference site in the
navigational links, between 7-8pm EST, there is an open Q&A forum.
Feel free to drop by, meet other writers, and post your own writing
questions.
http://www.themuseonlinewritersconference.com

Added by Lea Schizas on March 20, 2009 at 7:23am — No Comments

How to interact with the readers of your previous book when your newest book is on a completely different topic . . .

Here is my answer to a personal message I received on this network. The author asked how you interact with the readers of your previous book if your latest book is on a completely different topic. Again, here is my answer:

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As for your question, you would be surprise on varied people's interests are. And if you have an audience for one book, at least 20 to 40% of that audience will probably be interested in your next book, no matter what the topic. (If the new book is… Continue

Added by John Kremer on March 19, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Busy Day

WOW! It has been a very busy day! I ahve been off ofr a few days and came back to sooooo much STUFF! I hope you are all well and feel some sense of blessing in the moments of your reading this.

Christian

www.christianschaal.com

Added by Christian Schaal on March 19, 2009 at 6:56pm — No Comments

Across the Pond - Reviews, News and Interviews.

Thursday another ten days until I go back to see the surgeon, and hopefully then receive the okay or at least the date to go back to work. The recovery from my back surgery has been going on fine but as I was told it’s been a roller coaster ride. Some days I feel fine, even managed to go for a walk. Others times it’s been nights of laying awake feeling more pain as the nerves gradually… Continue

Added by Storyheart on March 19, 2009 at 6:15pm — No Comments

The Meat in Marketing

Many writers finish a story and then feel helpless what to do to market their books. Writers tend to forget that writing is only one area they need to perfect. The other side of the business involves knowing how to sell your book, pitching your idea to editors/agents, and building a following. The next few posts should help target some of these topics down the yellow brick road. Never underestimate the power of online marketing.

To read the rest please… Continue

Added by Lea Schizas on March 19, 2009 at 5:10pm — 1 Comment

Richardson was a true daughter of the theater

Natasha Richardson starred on Broadway in a quintet of strikingly different productions — each one demonstrating why the actress was a true daughter of the theater, a worthy member of an illustrious acting dynasty.

Added by Mark David on March 19, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

news from Scribd offers authors more options potentially

Scribd is becoming a partnering powerhouse - and that can help authors gain more options and visibility. Quoting MediaBistro: "....The online publishing site Scribd.com announced a growing list of partnerships today, including… Continue

Added by Kare Anderson on March 19, 2009 at 2:42pm — No Comments

Giveaways on my regular blog

Hi,

I have a few giveaways going on in my blog at http://writesthoughts.blogspot.com if you would like to check them out.

Brandt Dodson's Daniel's Den ends tomorrow http://writesthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/03/today-on-my-blog-i-have-interview-with.html

Anita Higman's Love Finds You in Humble, Texas ends next friday http://writesthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/03/welcome-anita-higman.html

Next Monday I will have a interview with Margaret Daley and a book… Continue

Added by Lightning Book Promotions on March 19, 2009 at 11:12am — No Comments

Press Release for 2nd Edition of Afterthoughts

Lynn Tincher, Louisville, KY Author and Publisher is Thrilled to Announce the Release of her Psychological Thriller, Afterthoughts, from Blackwyrm Fiction

Lynn Tincher, Louisville, KY Author and Publisher of The Literary Lynnch Pen, is thrilled to announce the release of Afterthoughts, Book One of the Mind Bending Series, Second Edition on March 30th from Blackwyrm Fiction. 10% of all the Profits to Benefit the American Cancer Society.

Stop by and meet Lynn at the Redbud… Continue

Added by Lynn Tincher, Author on March 19, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

Blogging like the Energizer Bunny

I know. I know. I've been blogging almost everyday since the beginning of January. I can't seem to stop! I'm beginning to think it's an addiction. When I was invited to blog at PopSyndicate today, I just couldn't say no! Please join me for some fun and leave a comment for… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 19, 2009 at 10:03am — No Comments

Discover how to turn your knowledge into the most profitable info-product

Hello my Virtual Friends,

I am a Life Coach based in the UK who specialises in helping authors, seminar leaders, speakers, business owners, experts and professionals create and sell the most profitable information product -> Take Home Courses.

I joined this network to meet some like minded e-Souls.

If you're interested in creating and selling high ticket information products such as offline courses, online courses, audios sets,… Continue

Added by George Watts on March 19, 2009 at 5:15am — No Comments

Larry Page of Google - "Have a Healthy Disregard for the Impossible"

Added by Vikram Narayan on March 19, 2009 at 4:43am — 1 Comment

Another 5 Star Review for 'A Study in Red'

In the space of 24 hours, my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' received two more wonderful 5-star reader reviews on the Amazon.com site.

I'm so grateful to those who have read and enjoyed the book and taken the time to place their reviews on the Amazon website.

I'm placing the first of the new reviews here and will post the other, longer one in a separate post another day.

A wonderful "fiction/true crime", March 15,… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on March 19, 2009 at 2:15am — 1 Comment

The Balanced Innovator By Robert Carter

Preview "The Balanced Innovator" by Robert Carter. The basic premise of the book is that in order to be successful at innovating - one needs balance and clarity between three fundamental questions - What, How and Why.

Authors - get your own book-widget like this at… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on March 19, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Using Twitter to network and started using WordPress

Would appreciate connections on Twitter: @robertropars

Would love feedback on my new WordPress blog: Click here

Added by Robert Ropars on March 18, 2009 at 9:05pm — No Comments

Jennifer Chase Book Signing

Event: Compulsion Book Signing

Where: Haute Gallery

Location: 7902D Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm

Refreshments and snacks will be…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 18, 2009 at 8:44pm — No Comments

Review of ‘Lifetime Loser’

Review By:

Ladies on The Tee

A Golf Community for Women by Sherry Tabb

Website: http://www.sherrytabb.com/

First let me start by stating that I am in no way considered to be a book critic. However, I know what holds my interest and what does not. Having said that I recently had the opportunity to read, the… Continue

Added by James Ross on March 18, 2009 at 8:17pm — No Comments