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May 2009 Blog Posts (279)

Special Giveaway at The Book Connection

Thanks to Minotaur Books and Books-A-Million, The Book Connection has been selected to participate in a fabulous giveaway for international bestselling author John Hart's new book, The Last Child.

Go to The Book Connection to leave a comment and working email address for your chance to win an autographed hardcover of a book that has been called "...a compelling,… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on May 5, 2009 at 7:34am — No Comments

The future of books - e-book or not to e-book. Will Apple kill the Kindle?

The online news agencies have been buzzing for a few days and today in particular about e-book readers. Amazon’s Kindle 2 is out and this Wednesday, it is expected that a new larger screen version will be announced. Early reports seemed to indicate that this new Kindle was specifically planned to allow the ailing newspaper and magazine industries to resurrect themselves in a digital form.

Read the rest of my new blog post here.

Added by Robert Ropars on May 5, 2009 at 6:33am — No Comments

Contract Signed for New Release - 'Kiss of Life'

I'm thrilled to announce that Mythica Publishing will soon be releasing 'Kiss of Life' in both paperback and e-book editions. The novella is the sequel to my vampire tale 'Dracula Doesn't Live Here Anymore' recently released in paperback by Eternal Press, and which is picking up some great reviews from readers at Amazon. Graeme S Houston has once again surpassed himself with the stunning cover design for the book and the story itself takes up the tale a year after the events… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 5, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

In Mama's Arms by Teresa Nordheim

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

Life In Poetry And Prose by Christian Schaal

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Added by Vikram Narayan on May 5, 2009 at 5:23am — No Comments

Monetize your Twitter Account ...

I found an interesting Twitter application. It is called TwittAd. To check it out click on the link below:

https://www.twittad.com/a/Auo

Sincerely,

H. Court Young

Author, speaker, publisher & geologist

Promoting awareness through the written word

http://www.hcourtyoung.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/hcourtyoung

Phone: (303) 726-8320

*Visit my website or email illume@aweber.com to… Continue

Added by H. Court Young on May 4, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Meeting the God of America project - update

Hello to you all.

As some of you know, I, and others, are working on the project – Meeting the God of America. The past couple of weeks have been filled with much adventure and enlightenment as the project continues to grow in both numbers and diversity.

The attention this project is attracting form each end of the spectrum is amazing to me. Honestly, I am not sure what sparked it, but I am truly grateful. There is communication needing to take place with a multitude of… Continue

Added by Christian Schaal on May 4, 2009 at 5:58pm — 1 Comment

Why Leaving on a Jet Plane?

Why "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?

I have been asked why I use "Leaving on a Jet Plane" as a sign off for my Radio Show "A BOOK AND A CHAT".

To my mind is tells not just about my book "Across the Pond", the act of flying to another country but also the sadness of leaving somebody special and having to fly away. It also tells about me the author "Storyheart"… Continue

Added by Storyheart on May 4, 2009 at 3:22pm — No Comments

Why Should We Study The Scriptures?

I’m convinced one of Satan’s most successful schemes against God’s people is in blinding us to the importance and relevance of spending time studying the Scriptures. God’s Word is invaluable. It is a far greater treasure than anything this world has to offer yet many treat it as though it has no worth. Instead of investing time studying the Bible, it is left unopened and gathering dust. Whether it is because of busyness, complacency, or just a lack of awareness, believers miss out on the… Continue

Added by Andy Deane on May 4, 2009 at 1:39pm — No Comments

Last few days to vote, please!

Voting for the latest New Covey Trailer Award ends on 8th May and I'd like to ask any of my friends who haven't yet voted and who may wish to do so, to please support my nomination by going to http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com/ where my trailer is entry #18.

Thanks to everyone for your support of my work, and I'm also put the trailer here so you can view it in advance. Hope it intrigues you.

Best… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on May 4, 2009 at 3:45am — No Comments

Reba By Madison C. Scott by Madison Scott

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Added by Vikram Narayan on May 3, 2009 at 11:11pm — No Comments

Bertha Speaks Out by Fran Lewis

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Added by Vikram Narayan on May 3, 2009 at 11:07pm — No Comments

My Name Is Bertha by Fran Lewis

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Added by Vikram Narayan on May 3, 2009 at 11:05pm — No Comments

Author Interview with Keith Knapp, author of Moonlight

Keith Knapp has been doing one form of writing or another since he was a kid. He started with short stories then moved to screenplays when he discovered a love for movies during high school. During this time he also became heavily involved in music (playing drums), and still does to this day. After moving from Chicago (where he attended film school) to Los Angeles to pursue a screenwriting career, Keith eventually found himself turning a movie idea of his into…

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Added by Michelle L Devon (Michy) on May 3, 2009 at 5:23pm — No Comments

Storyhearts Sunday UK Blog - Bob's Your Uncle

"BOB'S YOUR UNCLE"

Bob's your uncle is a commonly used expression known mainly in Britain, Ireland and Commonwealth countries. It is often used immediately following a set of simple instructions and carries roughly the same meaning as the phrase "and there you have it".

As in...“You put the plug in here, press that switch, and… Continue

Added by Storyheart on May 3, 2009 at 11:04am — No Comments

MAY-Mother's Day Celebrated

MAY- Mother's Day Celebrations

MOTHER'S DAY - May 10, 2009

DID YOU KNOW: On May 8,1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution designating the second Sunday in May as National Mother's Day, emphasizing the role of women in families.

THANKS MOM(S)

A special thanks goes to every mother,

From every daughter and son;

Remembering and appreciating you,

For all the things you've done.

You've supported and encouraged us,

To dream and reach so… Continue

Added by Patricia Neely-Dorsey on May 2, 2009 at 9:33pm — No Comments

Just Like Me and You

When we were still little girls,

And had tangles in our curls,

Without saying a word

We would play outside all day

We knew each other through and through.

When the sun started going down,

A crowd would come around,

They wanted to play and talk that way,

Just like me and you.

Oh, we would say, not everyone can

Talk this way. you have to know what to do.

Nevertheless, why they cried let us try.

Very well, you would say, you must… Continue

Added by Landa Daniels on May 2, 2009 at 8:48pm — 2 Comments

Across the Pond - A Review from Malaysia

One of the advantages for modern day writers is the internet where one can share your book to people all around the world without leaving your desk. I have gone into the benefits of "virtual book tours" with companies like "pumpupyourbookpomotion.com". And how the way forward for authors and books has to be by the use of the internet.

Today a further… Continue

Added by Storyheart on May 2, 2009 at 6:40pm — No Comments

Sneek Preview: Chronicles of the Dragons Bane Volume 2 Release Date Fall 2009 Feedback Requested

CHRONICLES OF THE DRAGONS BANE

BOOK III: THE SEEDS OF WAR

PROLOGUE

Ten years have passed since the blessed arrival of Phillip’s son Haraden. Within

The walls of the great castle, life was routine and quiet, outside of the perimeter

Though rumors spread. Word of an army striking the Northern realm was spoken

In hushed tones among campfires and dinner tables. King Harrison passed into

Immortality in the autumn of the eighth year… Continue

Added by William Brower on May 2, 2009 at 1:13pm — No Comments

Bookadda.com -- Online book store India

Hi,

I have just started an online book store http://www.bookadda.com which is presently focused on India.
Would appreciate all the support,inputs and advice on how to get the distributor and supplier data to get my back end logistics up and running

Regards

Dean

Added by Dean on May 2, 2009 at 10:16am — No Comments