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May 2008 Blog Posts (179)

Think Green! - Green Children's Book Review & Giveaway

Anna Hackman of Green-Talk has recently reviewed Think Green! by by… Continue

Added by Eylon Israely @ Eco-Libris on May 17, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

THE BROWNSTONE POETS Presents: Saturday, May 24 Featuring the Poets: Robert Gibbons and George Spencer PATRICIA CARRAGON hosts and curates this Brooklyn-based Poetry Series & Open Mic usually…

THE BROWNSTONE POETS Presents:

Saturday, May 24

Featuring the Poets:

*Robert Gibbons and George Spencer*

PATRICIA CARRAGON hosts and curates this Brooklyn-based Poetry Series & Open Mic usually on the first Saturdays and on the third Saturday of every other month.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SCHEDULED READING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Please consult this website for the most current schedule or email Patricia Carragon at… Continue

Added by Patricia Carragon on May 17, 2008 at 12:50am — No Comments

PATRICIA'S UPCOMING READINGS June/ July 2008~ Poetry Music night for Uptown Arts Stroll in Washington Heights At the Cornerstone Center at Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran Church 178 Bennett Avenu…

PATRICIA'S UPCOMING READINGS

June/ July 2008~

Poetry Music night for Uptown Arts Stroll in Washington Heights

At the Cornerstone Center at Our Saviour's Atonement Lutheran Church

178 Bennett Avenue at 189th on June 13 from 7 to 10 pm

With Joy Leftow, Robin Glasser, Fred Arcola, Niambi Steele,

FDH, Joseli Costillo, Ruben Flaco, James Jurado, Carlo Baldi,

G.W.J., Demetrius Daniels, Patricia Carragon, Evie Ivy,

Robert S. Dunn,… Continue

Added by Patricia Carragon on May 17, 2008 at 12:48am — No Comments

Monday's Green Books: The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilization

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Added by Eylon Israely @ Eco-Libris on May 16, 2008 at 11:24pm — No Comments

Don't miss the Green Festival in Chicago this weekend

What are you doing this weekend? if you're in the Chicago area, I've got one recommendation: go to the Green Festival!

Yes, the green festival is taking place in Chicago on…

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Added by Eylon Israely @ Eco-Libris on May 16, 2008 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Borders Tries About-Face on Shelves Counting on Covers to Sell, Bookseller Changes Display While Cutting Titles Stocked (excerpt)

*THIS ARTICLE BY JEFFREY A. TRACHTENBERG HAS BEEN EXCERPTED. It recently appeared in Jerry D. Simmons' newsletter - TIPS for WRITERS from the PUBLISHING INSIDER. It has been reprinted here with permission from Jerry D. Simmons, http://www.writersreaders.com, and the author.

Borders Group Inc. has decided you can sell a book by its cover.

In a radical move aimed at jump-starting…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on May 16, 2008 at 5:51pm — No Comments

Interview with Author Chris Vaughn

Chris Vaughn is a lifetime resident of the Puget Sound and lives with his wife and son in the Sky Valley, an area nestled in the foot hills of the Cascade Mountains. At the age of 17 Chris earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and then joined the US Army Reserves as a Combat Engineer. He has made a career out of…

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Added by Michelle L Devon (Michy) on May 16, 2008 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Historical Fiction Author Andrew Jalbert Chats at Author Day Today - Win a free copy of his book!

Join us on Friday, May 16, 2008 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. when historical fiction author Andrew Jalbert visits us at the Author Day section of our social network at Pump Up Your Book Promotion! Leave a question and Andrew will answer them all on Friday, plus give away a free book to one lucky person who participates!

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on May 16, 2008 at 9:37am — No Comments

Yet another 5 Star review for 'A Study in Red'

The readers of A Study in Red continue to give it some very good reviews. This short one just appeared on the Amazon UK site.

I'm delighted that people seem to be enjoying the book so much

Regards to all

Brian

Fantastic read, 15 May 2008

By Mrs. Doreen E. Oakley - See all my reviews

I could not put this book down, riveting and so well researched.Well done Brian I am on the lookout for more of your work.

Thanks

Doreen E… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 16, 2008 at 1:32am — No Comments

Does He really care about details?

Got a story to tell you. It happened this past Saturday, the day before Mother’s Day.

I was busy putting the finishing touches to a story. Earlier I had facilitated a session on managing stress to colleagues across the country. Still at my computer, I paused when hubby walked into the room and said, “Just to remind you, we need to be leaving in about one and a half hours."

Ah! I perked up. The black and white gala we were to attend held promises of great food, good… Continue

Added by Janet Perez Eckles on May 15, 2008 at 5:27pm — No Comments

Virtual Book Tour: Suspense Author Karen Harrington at Book Excerpts from Bestselling Authors

Book Excerpts from Bestselling Authors

JANEOLOGY by Karen Harrington

Janeology

by Karen Harrington

ISBN-10: 160164020X

Publisher: Kunati Books

CHAPTER ONE

Here’s what I remember about that day. What I can’t forget about that day. It was hot and humid. My sweat-soaked shirt clung to my skin under the oppressive June heat. There are dozens of photos showing me like that. Dozens more of me as I… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on May 15, 2008 at 8:20am — No Comments

Interview with Author R. Leigh

Author Mini-Bio: R. Leigh Author R. Leigh is a mystery to local neighbors, appearing enigmatic and ageless, and wearing an ever present red crystal pendant. Some have guessed this author's secret other-worldly origin, speculating that the tales of Asharra might somehow…

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Added by Michelle L Devon (Michy) on May 15, 2008 at 6:19am — No Comments

Interview with Author Andrew Jalbert

Author Mini-Bio Andrew Jalbert

Although I was born, raised, and currently reside in Madison, Wisconsin, I’ve spent the last 15 years working on dive boats, jumping around the Caribbean and writing for scuba and travel magazines. If I’m not writing about tropical subjects, I’m usually photographing them, both above and below the water. If you’re interested in the tropics or just want to stop by and say hello, please feel free to visit me… Continue

Added by Michelle L Devon (Michy) on May 15, 2008 at 6:00am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' at great prices!

A CK2S Kwips & Kritiques Recommended Read

Nominated for The Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Awards for May 2008, where voting is still open at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is currently being offered at discounted prices on both sides of the Atlantic.

Buyers in the USA can currently pick up the book for $15.29, a saving of… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 15, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

New Spring Releases from Enspiren Press!

Check out our new releases!

Duking Days Revolution (sequel) By Anita Davision

Blurb

Helena Woulfe has put the horrors of the Monmouth Rebellion behind her and looks to her future life as the wife of Guy Palmer. Helena has what she always wanted, respectability and security, although her brothers remain a constant worry - Aaron is in Holland with the Prince of Orange, and surely what he plans is treason? While Henry carries his own sorrow, pining for another man's wife.… Continue

Added by Enspiren Press on May 14, 2008 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Slide Show from LA Times/UCLA Book Festival

Added by Vivian Zabel on May 14, 2008 at 8:58pm — No Comments

Behind the book: What drives a writer toward her subject?

I frequently get asked what prompted me to write a story about a mother who kills. It's a fair question. If you told me five years ago that I'd be writing about this subject, I might have looked at you like you had banana peel shoes. (And if you do own a pair of banana peel shoes, I mean no disrespect, but I hope you have good insurance.)

Ultimately, I did write about the subject of maternal filicide, but not without a good bit of trepidation. Though JANEOLOGY is set in motion by… Continue

Added by Karen Harrington on May 14, 2008 at 8:33pm — No Comments

To An Old Classmate

Recently an old classmate of mine from Randolph High School back in Massachusetts got in touch with me via e-mail. He caught me up on a few things in his life, and a few things about a mutual friend and classmate. With our 30-year high school reunion coming up in October, it got me to thinking about where my life has been. He mentioned in his e-mail that I should try to send a note home to let everyone know whether I would be attending, and to let them know what I’ve been up to. This is a… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on May 14, 2008 at 6:45pm — No Comments

Latest Customer Review - A Study in Red

Here's the latest review to appear on the Amazon.com (US) site. I particularly appreciate this lady's words as she appears to be something of a Ripper student who normally doesn't read fictional works on the subject. I read her other reviews of a number of ripper books and four stars appears to be her top rating for any of them

Regards to all

Brian

Worth it...., May 14, 2008

By Deborah K. Dobbins "Saucy" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 14, 2008 at 5:42am — No Comments

Introduction to Predatory Leadership

Here is an introduction to a concept whose power and influence is broad and overwhelming. I've been developing this theory for years and it is past time to bring it out of the closet and into public dialogue. Any insights, suggestions, referrals you may have time to give will be much appreciated.

Matt

Prologue

“It is too difficult too judge us . . . because what we did goes beyond human imagination.” Jean Hatzfeld (excerpt from an interview with a perpetrator of… Continue

Added by Matt Kramer on May 14, 2008 at 12:14am — No Comments