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April 2009 Blog Posts (305)

I'm Telling: The Holy Ghost Dream That Spoke Purpose

When it comes to seeking out my purpose in life, I am no different from millions of others on the very same mission. We hunt for something to fill a void in our heart; something to speak meaning into our lives. Our worldly pursuit leads us to believe our dream job or our perfect mate will end the aching and longing for a meaningful, purposeful life. Often, we become so lost during our pursuit that we have to turn to someone else to find the answer. Other times, our purpose is forced upon us.… Continue

Added by Cherie LaLanne on April 30, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Promo Day - An Event for People in the Writing Induatry.

What is PROMO DAY?



PROMO DAY is a FREE online international event for people in the writing industry. A whole day dedicated to promoting, networking and learning.







When is PROMO DAY?



This years event takes place on Saturday 9th May 2009.







Where does PROMO DAY take place?



http://jolinsdell.tripod.com/promoday







Who can take part in PROMO DAY?



Everyone! Avid readers, writers, authors,…
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Added by Linda Ballou on April 30, 2009 at 1:29pm — No Comments

A Writer Kissed by Inspiration

MEMOIR AUTHOR, Raff Ellis has visited the country of his Lebanese ancestors many times and has been fascinated by the history and environment from whence they came.



Kisses from a Distance was born of the discovery, after her death in 1994, of correspondence his mother had saved over the years from family and friends in Lebanon.



As a guest blogger at Fear of Writing, Raff… Continue

Added by Milli Thornton on April 30, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Nigeria, West-Africa!!! Why me???

fg-book-cover-0011 So I beat-up on two kids half my age and landed them in the emergency room with cracked ribs.



"What's the big deal?" You ask from the side or your mouth, not letting go of the Nintendo cruiser you clutch in your hands.



Well, the big deal is that my parents panicked and catapulted us from the our lovely home in San Francisco to the middle of nowhere in Owasso, Oklahoma. Major downer!



You sip… Continue

Added by Joan Peck on April 30, 2009 at 10:13am — No Comments

Check out my blog!

Check back for updates!

http://focusingthevoice.wordpress.com/

Added by Renee MacLachlan on April 30, 2009 at 6:51am — No Comments

Mr.Romance

Each year Dorchester Publishing sponsors the Mr. Romance Contest. All week long, the contestants mix with the convention attendees and try to garner as much support as they can. Then on Saturday, we have the the "Pose Down." For part of the show, the cover models dress as heroes from Leisure Book and LoveSpell novels. This is Eric Trugila, the model who portrayed my… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 30, 2009 at 5:58am — No Comments

Digging Deeper by Lee Crompton



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

Added by Vikram Narayan on April 30, 2009 at 5:34am — No Comments

NO MAD by Sam Moffie



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

Added by Vikram Narayan on April 30, 2009 at 5:32am — No Comments

The Interpreter by Jonathan Miller



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

Added by Vikram Narayan on April 30, 2009 at 5:29am — No Comments

Puss in Books, library cat and a blog chat with Diane Tegarden









Today's fun BBC link, will appeal to all writers...



Puss in Books, library cat...





http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/8021407.stm






TONIGHT BLOG TALK RADIO… Continue

Added by Storyheart on April 29, 2009 at 6:35pm — No Comments

Jeez! How was I to know???

You’ve been waiting to hear what I did to merit a punishment as extreme as boarding school in AFRICA of all places. Okay, I’m totally gonna tell you. But bear in mind that this happened a long time ago, like when I was twelve.



At that time, I guess I must have been a really frustrated kid, full of angst and bitterness at the failing relationship between my parents.

How was I to know, at that time, that trying to be a punk was not the best of solutions to an impending family…
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Added by Joan Peck on April 29, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Jim Butcher Today and Angie Fox Tomorrow!

Hi everybody!





ONLINE INTERACTIVE Book Interview/Contest with NY Times #1 Best Selling Author Jim Butcher!



TODAY



Direct Link to Event: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=6529



Description: Join us with NY Times #1 Best Selling author Jim Butcher on Wednesday April 29th ONLINE at… Continue

Added by Bitten By Books on April 29, 2009 at 2:42pm — No Comments

NEW! Cover for Secret of the Sands sequel

Destiny of the Sands is the sequel to Secret of the Sands, and is scheduled for a tentative release date of 2010:



Some secrets cannot remain hidden, and some cannot be forgiven…



This is our brand new cover:





Gorgeous, or what?!?!! I love it!! Many HUGE thanks to cover artist, Gary Val Tenuta, author of The Ezekiel Code, for bringing my vision to life in a way that exceeded all my… Continue

Added by Rai Aren on April 29, 2009 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Free Website Promotion TOMORROW

Starts Tomorrow 4/30/09 @ 1 PM PST!



Win a free website from WebsitesForAuthors.net!



How to win....

1) Fill out our contact form @ http://www.websitesforauthors.net/contacts.html or

2) Sign up for our mobile alerts http://www.textmarks.com/FREEWEBSITE



Either way, 50th submission from each wins!

Starts 4/30/09 at 1 PM PST and ends with the 50th submission!

Promotion is open to any published author in the USA



More Details:… Continue

Added by Chris Adams on April 29, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Info on Dorchester Publishing

Last week I attended the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in Orlando. In addition to having loads of fun, I learned what some of the big publishers are looking for in the way of romance novels. Please check out my Examiner column today to see what I learned about Dorchester Publishing:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Spotlight-on-Dorchester-Publishing

Enjoy!
Teri
www.terithackston.com

Added by Teri Thackston on April 29, 2009 at 10:16am — No Comments

My Father's Writing Chair

For those having trouble staying in your writing chair today, I have something that might offer a little inspiration. Or, if you just need a short break, you might enjoy, "My Father's Writing Chair."

http://booksandboys.blogspot.com

Max Elliot Anderson

Added by Max Elliot Anderson on April 29, 2009 at 6:26am — No Comments

Maid For Each Other by Vivian Vincent



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

Added by Vikram Narayan on April 28, 2009 at 11:53pm — No Comments

Common Threads by Elizabeth Lee



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

Added by Vikram Narayan on April 28, 2009 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Murder Takes The Cake Excerpt by Gayle Trent



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

Added by Vikram Narayan on April 28, 2009 at 11:49pm — No Comments

May NaBloPoMo at The Book Connection

I took a break from NaBloPoMo in April, but I'll be participating again in May. In addition to our special feature dedicated to mothers, you'll find book reviews, author interviews, and guest bloggers.



Here is some of what we have lined up for the month of May:



The month kicks of with a special feature of THE DIARY by New York Times bestselling author Eileen Goudge. Authors Dr. David Gruder, Abe March, Rie McGaha, Tim Kellis,… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on April 28, 2009 at 5:43pm — No Comments

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