For book/ebook authors, publishers, & self-publishers

April 2009 Blog Posts (305)

NYC Book Expo

Is anyone going to the NYC Book Expo?
I will be there on Writer's Row with my new book:
"Poneasequal Goddess of the Waters"

Added by stephanie a. duckworth-elliott on April 19, 2009 at 9:41am — No Comments

Free Earth Day Clip Art for Marketing

Earth Day is April 22 and this holiday that began in 1970 has never been more important than it is this year, because so many people are worried about global warming, crippling dependence on crude oil and other environmental issues. Although it's only one day out of the year, Earth Day is a reminder that we need to focus on the sustainability of our planet every day.

If your marketing efforts have anything to do with the environment or ecology, you might want to download… Continue

Added by Carla Chadwick on April 19, 2009 at 7:12am — No Comments

Florida Book News

I've just posted the latest issue of Florida Book News. If you have news about a book, a writer's organization, or an upcoming event that you feel might be of interest to Florida authors, send it to me at Lou@LouBelcher.com.

Added by Lou Belcher on April 19, 2009 at 5:54am — No Comments

What does Susan Boyle have to do with writers? (2nd song surfaces)

When I first saw the video of Susan Boyle, I thought about writing my reactions and posting it on my blog. Now a second song has emerged, and I have to respond.

If you’re interested, go here for more of the story and other links.
http://booksandboys.blogspot.com

Max Elliot Anderson

Added by Max Elliot Anderson on April 18, 2009 at 6:18pm — No Comments

FREE BOOK! for First five requests. No strings!

For the first FIVE - and only Five - Who send a request and their email address, I will send my book, Life in Poetry and Prose (E-version), for free.

Request must be made as a comment on my Book Marketing Network page. This way all can see which are the first five.

No strings....that easy. Just enjoying a beautiful day and feel like sharing.

Christian

www.christianschaal.com

Added by Christian Schaal on April 18, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Yes, I really do stop watches

Don MacCauley wrote: "I have done hundreds of interviews throughout the years. Most are enjoyable, some are enlightening, a few are downright painful. Others though, stand decidedly apart from the group. These interviews create memories that I will enjoy for the rest of my days. My recent interview with Rowena Cherry was one such interview."

Hear the interview. Find out why HRH The Duke of Edinburgh called Rowena Cherry a cow, what drives Rowena to write about aliens (and other… Continue

Added by Rowena Cherry: SPACE SNARK on April 18, 2009 at 11:19am — No Comments

London Book fair

Anyone going to the London bookfair this week?

If so why not contact me:

romeasycasting@aol.com

Maybe we can meet up

Jacky

Added by Jacky Rom on April 18, 2009 at 9:47am — No Comments

Thought for Today - April 18, 2009 - The Dead Rabbit

Just for fun!

www.christianschaal.com

christian@christianschaal.com

The Dead Rabbit

A man is driving along a highway

and sees a rabbit jump out

across the middle of the road..

He swerves to avoid hitting it,

but unfortunately the rabbit

jumps right in front of the car.

The driver, a sensitive man

as well as an animal lover,

pulls over and… Continue

Added by Christian Schaal on April 18, 2009 at 9:17am — No Comments

Worship Him

Worship Him

Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob! Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre. (Psalm 81:1-2 NIV)

It's all about worship. When we worship, God inhabits inside us and something wonderful happens. Anyone who truly worships understands what I mean. We become connected with him through our worship. We are full… Continue

Added by Marisa Gary on April 17, 2009 at 5:40pm — No Comments

Cinnamon the dragon and other fiery critics

In 2005 I had the honor of interviewing Richard Bach, the creator of the wildly best-selling book, "Jonathan Livingston Seagull." His latest book, "Curious Lives," is a main source of encouragement for me as a writer. The characters are all humanlike ferrets (very fanciful but deep) and there is a chapter on writer ferrets. One has serious writer's block. Bach's portrayal of the fiery inner critic as a dragon named Cinnamon was brilliantly written and I asked him if he knew this dragon… Continue

Added by Cathleen Hulbert on April 17, 2009 at 5:08pm — 1 Comment

New Recording from Across the Pond " Boyles" over

The wonderful voice and success of Susan Boyle has finally reached the US, all be it taking 4/5 days for Fox news to report on it. She has already appeared on CNN with interviews with Larry King and even Oprah lined up. Now they have found a ten year old recording of Susan singing for a charity record "Cry me a River" It's brilliant!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8r9lRJ6yHY

So what's next for… Continue

Added by Storyheart on April 17, 2009 at 4:13pm — No Comments

Camo wearing woman arrested at Spears home

Authorities have arrested a camouflage-wearing, camera-toting woman they say was caught peeking into Britney Spears' windows.

Added by Mark David on April 17, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

How literary agents are destroying literature and what publishers can do to stop them

The militant writer

http://maryww.wordpress.com/

Added by Mary W Walters on April 17, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Friday's Link-a-paloosa

Check out Friday's links over at Mysteries in the Making. There's craft articles, writer websites, a blog to visit and even a new contest.

Added by Jean Lauzier on April 17, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Confessions of the Anti-Shopper

Fridays are my regular days to blog at The Chatelaines--a group blog I share with Jennifer Ashley, CL Wilson, Joy Nash, Bonnie Vanak, Gerri Russell and Cindy Holby. Usually, I try to have two different posts--one on my blog and one there, but getting ready… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 17, 2009 at 8:55am — No Comments

Thought for today - April 17, 2009

The atom of who i am is the quantum solace of your life, the quintessential aspect of your sanity, that being the embodiment of the love shared between you & i, which is where our freedom resonates & resides!

thought brought 2 u by the complex mind of freedom*1221

~translation~

~*!!!the smallest component - the source of immeasurable energy of who i am - is the indivisible particular amount of comfort, peace, & alleviation of sorrow & stress in… Continue

Added by Christian Schaal on April 17, 2009 at 7:58am — No Comments

Richard Kaempfer SEVERANCE by Richard Kaempfer

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 16, 2009 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Liam Bracken EXIT ONLY by Liam Bracken

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 16, 2009 at 11:17pm — No Comments

My Life At First Try by Mark Budman

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 16, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Special Offer Going Away

Special consideration offered at the end of this letter.

During the month of April, I have allowed the purchase of Life in Poetry and Prose (E-version) for two dollars ($2.00). If you have not taken advantage of this offer, DO SO NOW!

I am removing the offer at the end of April.

Life in Poetry and Prose is not a book of light poetry. There is such meaning embedding into these pages – meaning intended to move your heart and soul to places elevated from where they… Continue

Added by Christian Schaal on April 16, 2009 at 8:13pm — No Comments