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July 2007 Blog Posts (164)

New Ning: Adoption Writers

Thanks, John Kremer, for alerting me to the existence of ning.

This weekend, I created a ning called Adoption Writers, specifically for those of us who write, blog, and author books that educate others about this important topic and advocate for adoption.

Join us here: adoptionwriters.ning.com

Added by Laura Christianson on July 24, 2007 at 5:40pm — No Comments

Vision

Recently I was the keynote speaker at the Blind Merchants Association Convention. The organizer of the event asked me if I would attend the Women's Breakfast the next morning and maybe say a few words about entrepreneurship. I eagerly agreed to do so.

I don't know what I expected, but I didn't expect the hotel to serve a buffet style meal to a group of blind women. I watched in absolute awe as these women with guide dogs and canes successfully maneuvered the buffet line, serving… Continue

Added by Judi Moreo on July 24, 2007 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Poetry of the Heart :-)

Mountain Memory…

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Added by RS Mallory on July 24, 2007 at 12:24pm — No Comments

The Two-Tuba Switch - New Release

I am pleased to announce that The Two-Tuba Switch by Sarah Itzakhi and illustrated by Dave Hill has been released by ToysNTales. This is a book that I enjoyed editing and designing. Working with British illustrator Dave Hill was a treat.

Description: Mitch, our hero, is shy. He switches into a tuba to hide, and then he embarks on a journey to befriend his shyness. This adventurous story, spectacularly

illustrated, lets children know the abilities they… Continue

Added by Jill Ronsley - SUN Editing and Book Design on July 24, 2007 at 9:01am — No Comments

Going Down for the Last Time

My very first blog post on the book marketing network, and what am I doing? I'm apologizing! Or, to be more accurate, I'm listing excuses about why I have been a silent participant. Here's my list:

- My first mystery (and second novel), Murder by Mushroom, is being released in 2 weeks from Steeple Hill. Since you guys are writers and marketers, you know what I'm going through right now.

- I have a deadline for a contracted book, and I…

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Added by Virginia Smith on July 24, 2007 at 8:38am — 2 Comments

Virtual Book Tour - Lindy Hudis Author of Weekends

Lindy Hudis is an author, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Her independent film, The Lesson, was screened at the 2000 Seattle Underground Film Festival and Cine-nights LA. She is a graduate of New York University, and is also a former actress, appearing on the Aaron Spelling daytime drama, "Sunset Beach". She lives in…

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Added by Nikki Leigh on July 24, 2007 at 6:30am — No Comments

Vote on your favorite romance theme!

Visit my website: www.freewebs.com/tameliatumlin

Take my poll. Please vote on your favorite romance theme. This is helpful for writing future romance novels.

Also sign up for my newsletter and you will automatically be entered into my monthly contest!

Added by ladyewolfe69 on July 23, 2007 at 10:39pm — 1 Comment

Book Review: Plug Your Book! is a goldmine of treasures.

I consider myself a mega marketer when it comes to promoting my book, and have earned the nickname of Shameless Promoter in my circle of peers and friends. Over the past 4 years I have tried many strategies to increase my internet "exposure". Many of them have been small time. Some didn't work at all.

Steve and I seem to be 'on the same page' when it comes to how important it is to market books online. It's vital. You can reach millions of people if you know how. If you follow Steve's… Continue

Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on July 23, 2007 at 10:33pm — No Comments

5 STARS for Whale Song from Amazon Top 100 Reviewer

"This is an amazing story, and one you'll want to read again and again. Cheryl Kaye Tardif skillfully weaves her tale of friendship, love, loss, pain and forgiveness...and just about the point when you think you have it all figured out, the author throws in a twist, and an ending well worthy of being called a grand finale. A short yet emotional read that may just move you to tears."

--Amanda…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on July 23, 2007 at 10:30pm — No Comments

New Release!

I am pleased to announce that my latest romance novel Prince of Thieves will be out sometime around Septemeber of this year. It will be available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Borders.

Added by ladyewolfe69 on July 23, 2007 at 6:51pm — No Comments

About the Author

Michael is a graduate from the filmmaking program at New York University. He has written a variety of short stories, films and screenplays.

His thesis (short) film “The Case” {About a daydreaming student whose fantasies blur the line between reality and his imagination, injecting himself…

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Added by Michael J Carnevale on July 23, 2007 at 6:08pm — No Comments

Harry Potter Mania

I know that jealousy is a wasted emotion that gets you nowhere in life---but man I am jealous of J.K. Rowling right now!

I don't know about where you live, but in the Detroit area there were numerous parties for the release of the final Harry Potter book and "read-ins" for readers, complete with costume contests and decorations. It's great that kids (and some adults) are actually reading a BOOK these days---but I just don't get it. I could never make it through the first Harry Potter…

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Added by Michelle Kane on July 23, 2007 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Selling/Reading books at corporate meetings

In San Francisco Chronicle July 23 2007 an article on growing trend:

Authors lecture in companies and sell books

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/07/23/DDG3GR3PHE1.DTL

Since the fall of 2005, Google has joined several large West Coast companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks and Yahoo in hosting authors for weekly, sometimes daily, book-selling events that were…

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Added by Joel Blackwell on July 23, 2007 at 11:14am — No Comments

Judi Moreo - Author of You Are More Than Enough

Judi Moreo, author of You Are More Than Enough is visiting with Muze and I today. Feel free to drop by and learn more about her and her book.

For over twenty-five years, Judi Moreo has studied the lives and habits of highly motivated and successful people. She has unraveled the mystery behind the illusion that only a chosen few are allowed success, and has become a respected authority on high level performance,…

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Added by Nikki Leigh on July 23, 2007 at 9:00am — No Comments

Promote your book tours--for free! Canada and US authors.

I'm sending this out to all my author friends and I hope you'll pass it on to yours.

While researching sites for my upcoming "Touring the World" virtual book tour in August, I stumbled across a new site that promotes authors book signings and tours. It's created a buzz in the industry, even at…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on July 23, 2007 at 12:39am — No Comments

At least some of it was natural

I am sure many of you have heard of the press that Al Gores son received when he was arrested on the fourth of July. Here are the details Al Gore's son was charged Friday with possessing marijuana and other drugs that authorities say were discovered in his car after he was pulled over this month for…

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Added by Darryl Williams on July 23, 2007 at 12:30am — No Comments

MOVING THE MARKERS

In our world today it seems that not much remains the same and in most cases change is looked upon as a good thing by folks. For the most part I agree, who would want to live in a boring world where there was never any change?

Change however, is not always pleasant, nor welcome, even though sometimes unavoidable.…

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Added by N.W. Smith on July 22, 2007 at 9:04pm — No Comments

Riding the Waves of Change

As I was taking my morning walk yesterday, I noticed

I was walking as though I was on a ship that was listing upon the sea.

I became quite dizzy and at one point, I felt like I might pass out. I

spoke with a couple of my friends who also had similar symptoms. During

my bout of dizziness, I thought about the significance of what came to me during the

previous day's hike when I noticed the leaves,… Continue

Added by Joan Cerio on July 22, 2007 at 8:41pm — No Comments

Get your publishing question answered!

Do you have a question about publishing, marketing your book, Virtual

Book Tours, or how to make a living from your book?

If so, I invite you to ask it now, and then join me for a live teleseminar on Tuesday, July 24, at 8

p.m. Central, when I will answer these questions. (If you can't make

it, you will get a link to the replay page later--if you sign up.)…

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Added by Diane Eble on July 22, 2007 at 8:41pm — No Comments

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Added by Pastor Sharon Billington on July 22, 2007 at 7:42pm — No Comments