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March 2011 Blog Posts (208)

Powerful Keys to Happiness When Book Marketing

Happiness can elude you when you are marketing your book. Yet, when you are happy, you are more powerful, and you can generate more excitement and success.

Feel deeply success of small wins. Make a big deal in your mind when you get an article published about your book, or have a small bookstore reading. Enjoy these successes, as the more you feel your success, the more success you will experience.
Chart your course with opportunities and experiences that do…

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Added by Erica M Nelson on March 15, 2011 at 12:31pm — No Comments

A weekly laugh :)

A Touch of Humor Blog

The Lone Sap State

Leaving the world of Yankee”dom” behind - tired of the ridiculous amounts of snow that made us into depressed, Vitamin-D deprived zombies - my daughter and I set out on the road to explore new destinations and meet interesting, exciting people. One of the most educational parts for me during our adventures was learning early on, that although we are all Americans, per se, the people, culture and societies are very different as you travel… Continue

Added by Amy Lignor on March 15, 2011 at 12:21pm — No Comments

Hit The Road Jack!

Hit…

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Added by Patricia Carragon on March 15, 2011 at 12:14pm — No Comments

Becoming Mortal Gods by Michael Heitkemper

“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 March 15, 2011 at 4:55am — No Comments

The 1% Solution by Amy MacGregor

“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 March 15, 2011 at 4:48am — No Comments

"Meet Albert Einstein" with Mariela Kleiner

From My Mama's Kitchen Presents... “Meet Albert Einstein” with Mariela Kleiner…

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Added by Johnny Tan on March 14, 2011 at 5:23pm — No Comments

Once Upon a Dark and Eerie... A. F. Stewart, Author

Once Upon a Dark and Eerie… Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

The Artwork

Through the smudged portal, I watched the eerie dancing lights.

This was the third time my artwork, my mural, had come to life, but the first time it had opened a doorway to another…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on March 14, 2011 at 3:50pm — No Comments

J.E. Seymour Lead Poisoning

What a way to start the posting week, with a scorcher. Gotta love a story that won’t let you stop reading it and the pages just keep flying. Wait, it’s Monday and we have an awesome week ahead of here at both the blog and the The G-ZONE our blogtalk radio show. Our guest lineup this week includes: Stephen Jay Schwartz today, Leona Bodie, Gayle Lynds, Sylvia Massara, and then on Friday Blake Crouch. Remember if you don’t catch them live, go to the archives and enjoy, they are there 24/7 for…

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Added by Giovanni Gelati on March 14, 2011 at 1:00pm — No Comments

"Write it Right" is available on Smashwords and AMAZON

Write it Right - Tips for Authors, Volume I did extremely well during "Read an eBook Week" at smashwords. With that promotion behind us, this eBook is available on both smashwords.com and amazon.com. It you missed your chance to get it free, it's still incredibly inexpensive at $3.99 on both:

smashwords:

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Added by Mary Deal on March 14, 2011 at 11:40am — No Comments

Last three days - free download of Tremolo: cry of the loon

Hi, folks.

My publisher and I have been trying a very cool experiment recently. We've offered one of my LeGarde Mysteries, Tremolo: cry of the loon, for free on Amazon last week and through this Thursday, St. Patty's Day.

Much to our delight, Tremolo has been at the top of the list for…

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Added by Aaron Paul Lazar on March 14, 2011 at 11:18am — No Comments

VBT-Guest Author Spotlight Donna McDine

Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author, Honorable Mention in the 77th and two Honorable Mentions in the 78^th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competitions. Her stories have been published in many print and online publications and her interest in American History resulted in writing and publishing The Golden Pathway. Donna has two more books under contract with Guardian… Continue

Added by VS Grenier on March 14, 2011 at 11:02am — No Comments

Motivation

Although knowing one's audience is separate from motivation, it can lead into motivation. For example, a writer knows a certain genre is a hot-seller, thus they are motivated to write and capitalize on the momentum. It might sound like a generalized statement, but it is played out in reality.

In non-fiction, no books grab more attention than celebrity or politician tell-alls. The marketing plan can include words like unauthorized biography or controversial. These buzz… Continue

Added by Shawn Lamb on March 14, 2011 at 8:01am — No Comments

How To Survive And Thrive As A Telemarketer by Shelagh Jones

“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 March 14, 2011 at 5:10am — No Comments

Interview with author and Interior Designer; Howard Wiggins

Howard Wiggins is author of "What Were You Thinking" Recognizing Costly Mistakes That Everyone Makes. You will learn: How to make a floor plan:What to take with you when you shop:Why you shouldn`t keep items that don`t fit:Plus: How to use four basic furniture pieces to create 144 unique room designs. Howard Wiggins is recognized by Andrew Martin design firm,London England,as one of the world`s top 35 leading Interior Designers.

Introducing our Spotlighted Author: Howard… Continue

Added by Fran Lewis on March 14, 2011 at 1:40am — No Comments

Why are black cats said to bring good luck?

In ancient Egypt black cats were considered to be lucky, whereas in Medieval Europe they were associated with the devil...but have you ever stopped to wonder how black cats first got a reputation for bringing good luck?

Well follow the link to read my latest blog post:

http://graceelliot-author.blogspot.com/2011/03/why-black-cats-are-lucky.html

Added by Grace Elliot on March 13, 2011 at 1:43pm — No Comments

Self-Published Sunday Bill Bowen The Target

Welcome to a Sunday and the growing number of people that follow this day of posting. We have a double header for you, two novels at opposite ends of the spectrum but both provocative and worthy. The Target by Bill Bowen was an emotionally challenging read for me. Most that know me think I am challenged in many ways, but this novel made me take pause and think a bit more than others that I had read in this genre to date. Here is the synopsis and the author’s…

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Added by Giovanni Gelati on March 13, 2011 at 1:03pm — No Comments

Latest Book Info

My books, Tokyo Heat & Blood Drops are now being released by Eternal Press. Tokyo Heat will come out in April and Blood Drops will be released in May. Please go by and check out the fantastic new cover art. Hawt!!!

Added by Carol Itoh on March 13, 2011 at 12:31pm — No Comments

I wonder, and Ah Have Sinned!

There are things I occasionally wonder. Like: why do they always warn you to wear clean underpants when you leave the house, in case you get 'hit by a bus'. Hello! If I get hit by a bus, I really don't think my underpants are going to be all that pristine, if you get my drift.

I also wonder why some fire and brimstone preachers blame natural disasters on the country's populace having displeased God. Gee, whilst no geophysicist, I would have thought tectonic plates have more to do… Continue

Added by Simone Clare Bailey on March 13, 2011 at 12:18am — No Comments