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April 2009 Blog Posts (305)

The Crossroads

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son,… Continue

Added by Aaron Jones on April 14, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments

Visit My Blog at The Balanced Writer

The Balanced Writer: http://thebalancedwriter.blogspot.com/

Added by Danielle Thorne on April 14, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

NEW RELEASE, SERIES 2 Victor's, Beyond Limits

Hello to all,

Hope Spring finds you well and successful. Taking a moment of your busy day to inform readers that my new novel, Series 2 Victor's, Beyond Limits is now available at authorhouse.com and available on Amazon and other popular sites. If you didn't get a chance to read Series 1, then now is a good time to order both novels while I'm busy creating Series 3. The adventure and suspense rolls on, don't miss… Continue

Added by Janet Enos on April 14, 2009 at 9:13am — No Comments

Shades Of Blue - Second In The Memory Box Trilogy by Cindy Bauer

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 14, 2009 at 8:56am — No Comments

A different take on a "Thought for Today" - April 14th, 2009

Today, rather than sending a "Thought for Today", I will send a poem from Life in Poetry and Prose. I selected this randomly by simply opening the book and picking one that appeared. Maybe someone needs it today.

My Essence Concealed

I keep my essence in

a dark colored bottle,

the cork tightly placed in its top.

Protecting who I am;

hiding from those who

may hurt or misunderstand… Continue

Added by Christian Schaal on April 14, 2009 at 8:51am — No Comments

I've interviewed an imaginative writer

Please check out my interview with sci-fi and fantasy romance author Linda Mooney at
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Linda-Mooney-captures-the-imagination

Thanks!
Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on April 14, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Mr. Romance2009

A big part of the buzz over the Romantic Times Convention centers on the Mr. Romance Competition. This fine young man is Chris Winters, last year's winner.

One of the contestants this year will portray Lucian, my Vexing the Viscount hero. Pop over… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 14, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

22nd Century Press & Black Author Showcase Get Publishers Weekly Mention

The article sidebar Issues of Race in SF in this weeks' (April 13th) Publishers Weekly has a quote from BAS founder and 22nd Century Press publisher, Diane Williams.

Writer Rose Fox takes a quick look at two presses who produce speculative fiction for non-white readers and authors.…

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Added by Diane on April 13, 2009 at 10:47pm — No Comments

Montell Williams on Oprah last week.... What did you think?

Hello this is Chris Tatevosian, author, MS suffer and longtime member of Mandy's Maze. As most of us know already Mandy's Maze and MS Central are enlightening, informative and educational sites dealing with multiple sclerosis among other ailments. Mandy's Maze, designed and written by Mandy Crest who like myself has and deals with MS every day. The Maze has so much to offer to all individuals, not just those of us dealing with MS. Recently I read this article written by Mandy Crest… Continue

Added by Chris on April 13, 2009 at 6:50pm — No Comments

A Place Called Hitch Village and the Federal Economic Stimulus Package

Artist drawing of Hitch Village, courtesy of Savannah Morning News, circa 1957.

As a home to more than 200 families, Robert M. Hitch Village is the largest government housing project in Savannah, Georgia, and just happens to be the place where this particular author grew up until the age of twelve. Growing up there as a black youth in the 1960s, I never imagined that one day an African-American president, several years younger… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on April 13, 2009 at 3:47pm — No Comments

What’s New? My “Allbooks Review” that’s what’s new!

Today I received a review from Margaret Orford, at Allbooks Reviews.

Allbooks Review International is another example of a great service that is available for authors without spending a fortune. The site http://www.allbookreviews.com/ has been voted 1 of 101 Best Websites for writers two years in a row by Writer's Digest. It also does not discriminate between Traditional and Print on Demand Publishers. That alone is something… Continue

Added by Storyheart on April 13, 2009 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Miley and Hannah team up for $34M opening weekend

Miley Cyrus and alter-ego Hannah Montana have double-teamed their way to another No. 1 box office debut.

Added by Mark David on April 13, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Romantic Times Convention

In one week, I'll be heading for Orlando for the Romantic Times Convention. This will be my 4th time for this mega-party and I'm really looking forward to it. It's part fan-fest, part writers' conference, part orgy (Ok, I generally skip that part, but it's there.) I'll be rooming with Bobbi Smith, NY Times bestseller of too many western romances to count! We'll be working together Monday and Tuesday to put on her Aspiring Writer program of workshops. This will be the 3rd year I've done it and… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on April 13, 2009 at 11:29am — No Comments

A Slight Setback

Well, dear readers, in preparation for my upcoming writing class I set out to write a short story. I completed it a few weeks ago. Then I had an idea for a play, and I was able to complete that about a week ago. I've been getting more excited about starting my class... and then...

My computer's hard drive crashed.

Quit.

Kaput!

Sooo, thank goodness I have access to the short story and the play via email which I sent to a good friend of mine to read and… Continue

Added by Carol on April 13, 2009 at 8:41am — No Comments

Thougth for today - April 13, 2009

We create moments.
Moments create experiences.
Experiences create wisdom and knowledge.
Therefore, we, each one, are part of the evolution of creation

Christian Schaal

www.christianschaal.com

christian@christianschaal.com

Added by Christian Schaal on April 13, 2009 at 7:55am — No Comments

Introduction

My name is Jenna Turnipseed. I am a newly published author. My book is called To Serve My Country, and is about my life as a soldier. I am looking for any kind of help, ideas, and advice that people can offer on marketing. Like everyone, I am sure, I would love to see my book do well, but do not know how to go about putting it out there.

Regards,
Jenna Turnipseed

Added by Jenna Turnipseed on April 13, 2009 at 7:01am — No Comments

New Blogs

I'm new to the Book Marketing Network and thought I'd introduce myself. I joined this group because I'm the creator and editor of Florida Book News. It's a blog where I cover what's happening in the book world of Florida. You can find it at http://www.FloridaBookNews.com.

If you'd like to get the word out about your book, the blog tells you how to send me the information.

Also, if you want to get the word out about a writer's… Continue

Added by Lou Belcher on April 13, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Two more 5-star reviews for 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore'

The paperback edition of my short novelette, Dracula Doesn't Live Hre Anymore' (Eternal Press) has picked up two more excellent reviews at the Amazon.com website and I'd like to share them here if I may:

Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore, April 8, 2009

By J F - See all my reviews

This is an extremely engaging tale. While it is a short piece, you still get to know the principal characters remarkably well. First, you… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on April 13, 2009 at 2:02am — No Comments

win a great book!

Win Ruby's Slippers by Leanna Ellis HERE

Added by Michelle Sutton on April 12, 2009 at 8:22pm — 1 Comment

Want to know more about blog stats, secrets to search engines, and viral promotion?

“Targeting for Mountains Instead of Mole Hills” and “Climbing to the Top – A Search Engine’s Perspective”

1.) Targeting for Mountains Instead of Mole Hills

Imagine seeing sharp peeks and welcoming the sight-when sharp vertical slopes brings a smile to your face. Not often in life we anticipate the mountains. Blowing things out of proportion is something we try… Continue

Added by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 12, 2009 at 7:39pm — No Comments