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April 2009 Blog Posts (305)

Craig Forgrave DEVIL JAZZ by Craig Forgrave

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Added by Vikram Narayan on April 25, 2009 at 5:12am — No Comments

Michael Antman CHERRY WHIP by Michael Antman

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Added by Vikram Narayan on April 25, 2009 at 5:10am — No Comments

Justin Bryant SEASON OF ASH by Justin Bryant

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Added by Vikram Narayan on April 25, 2009 at 5:07am — No Comments

Fran Lewis review of " The Missing Extra"

The Amazing Adventures of Starr : The Missing Extra

Book One

Author: Jacky Rom

Reviewer: Fran Lewis

Move over Nancy Drew and make way for the newest sleuth on the block, 11-year-old Starr Fox. Starr is an aspiring actress with a mother who organizes, coordinates and schedules her auditions and daily activities. Starr’s mother, or the Drill Sergeant, as she so aptly calls her, is involved in every aspect of her life including what she wears, how she walks and what… Continue

Added by Jacky Rom on April 25, 2009 at 1:13am — No Comments

John Kremer in Sacramento on Saturday, April 25th. Hope to meet some of you there.

I'll be speaking at the Northern California Book Publishers association meeting at the Red Lion Inn on Arden Way in Sacramento, California on Saturday, April 25th. Time: 8.45 a.m.

I do hope some members of this network will be there. I'd love to meet you there. Let me know if you are on this network. Thanks.

Added by John Kremer on April 24, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Heavenly Hawai'i article

My article Heavenly Hawaii spotlighting the islands of Oahu and Molokai appeared in the December issue of Morning Calm, a glossy in-flight magazine. It will not be online so if you would like a copy let me know. I will be happy to send you a pdf file.

Cheers,
Linda
www.LindaBallouAuthor.com

Added by Linda Ballou on April 24, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

A poem from my new love poetry book "Romantic Confessions" has won 1st prize!

So excited my poem "Lost Touch" has won 1st place in StormSage Central's contest.

Here is the poem that won: http://budurl.com/7yvu

Added by Robert Ropars on April 24, 2009 at 8:42pm — No Comments

Congratulations "Bo" on your new home!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Today is the day that Portuguese Water Dog, "Bo", makes his official debut at the White House and becomes the First Family's dog. This six month old puppy, who was returned to his breeder, has now found a permanent home with a family that will love him. We hope he enjoys his new home.

The Portuguese Water Dog is a wonderful, playful, sporting breed that makes an excellent family pet. Their curly… Continue

Added by Peggy Gaffney on April 24, 2009 at 7:54pm — No Comments

Fill Your Senses This Weekend

This weekend you can fill many of your senses by following Storyheart from Across the Pond

Saturday help both the hearing and your chuckle bone by listening to my blog talk radio program with J.W. Nicklaus at 11am (est) at

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond It will be interesting and fun

Sunday check out my Sunday UK blog as I explain all about St George and why he is the patron saint of England and… Continue

Added by Storyheart on April 24, 2009 at 4:27pm — No Comments

Calling ALL grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts…all who have precious young children

What is the best gift you can give?

Whenever I was talking with children and asked them this question, there was always an assortment of answers. When the child was finished sharing and asked for my answer, I’d faithfully respond: *Time*

There’s nothing better than spending time with children. Having them jump on my lap and sink into my chest, to excitingly anticipate a story told by grandpa.

Wondering… Continue

Added by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 24, 2009 at 1:38pm — No Comments

French first lady's new foundation to fund projects

French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is setting up a new foundation to raise funds for groups that help the homeless, prison inmates, the handicapped and fight illiteracy in France.

Added by Mark David on April 24, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Up the Amazon Without a Paddle

New blog post at: http://mitziszereto.com/blog

Added by Mitzi Szereto on April 24, 2009 at 8:19am — 2 Comments

POD, Self Publishing & Independent Publishing Reviews Part 1 - 'Your Name's Not On The List'

I have noticed a particular rise over the past few months from readers of POD, Self Publishing & Independent Publishing asking me to review specific author service companies which they have not yet seen on the site. The array of author service companies is vast and I am slowly working my way through the ones I wish to include—meaning—there are already quite a number I have looked at but have decided not to review. There are many reasons why I… Continue

Added by Mick Rooney on April 24, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Olga Gardner Galvin THE ALPHABET CHALLENGE by Olga Gardner Galvin

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Added by Vikram Narayan on April 23, 2009 at 11:22pm — No Comments

EASY INNOCENCE by Libby Fischer Hellmann

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Added by Vikram Narayan on April 23, 2009 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Coffee Clutch by Marshall Thornton

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Added by Vikram Narayan on April 23, 2009 at 11:17pm — No Comments

The Intent of the Soul -- Sedona Talk Radio host, Ernie Vecchio, interviews Chariss Walker about her soul journey

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Added by Chariss on April 23, 2009 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Not Too Late to Catch Jan Lievens’s Exhibition in Milwaukee

It is not too late for Chicagoans to catch Jan Lievens’s exhibition in Milwaukee, which ends on April 26, 2009. The exhibition will then begin in May, 2009, in Rembrandthius in Amsterdam and will run through August, 2009, at that location. It is well worth the drive to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Jan Lievens’s last U.S. exhibit to see his amazing original paintings that have been brought “out of Rembrandt’s shadow” and… Continue

Added by Rachel Madorsky on April 23, 2009 at 7:03pm — No Comments

Six Tips for Marketing to Book Clubs

Book marketing and promotion is an activity that most writers and published authors undertake in an effort to promote their books. However, marketing a book can be a daunting task, especially for a writer. Where does one start? What is involved in marketing a book? Do you need to hire a publicist, or can you do it yourself? These are all important questions, many of which have been covered on the main book marketing and promotion page. In this article we are covering a particular aspect of book… Continue

Added by Peter N. Jones on April 23, 2009 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Why Do You Write? and Happy St George's Day

Today is St Georges day. St George is not only the Patron Saint England but also of Aragon, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, Germany and Greece as well as being the patron Saint of Scouting. I will write all about this him in detail in my Sunday UK blog, see keep your eyes open.

Yesterday a very interesting article was written on about why people write.…

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Added by Storyheart on April 23, 2009 at 3:01pm — No Comments