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July 2008 Blog Posts (179)

Book Review - Gary Chapman's Love as a Way of Life

Love as a Way of Life

by Dr. Gary Chapman

Amazon Link- http://www.amazon.com:80/Love-Way-Life-Transforming-Aspect/dp/0385518587/ref

Summary:

For decades Dr. Gary Chapman’s best-selling books have shown readers how to speak the “love language” of those they care about. Now he digs even deeper to uncover the foundations of what it means to cultivate a lifestyle of love and how doing so leads to satisfaction and success in every area of… Continue

Added by L. Diane Wolfe on July 13, 2008 at 7:55pm — No Comments

When Insults Had Class

Once upon a time, before the advent of the two word insult ending in 'you', There were those who's pride in language and articulation made the art of the insult worth the effort. To those who enjoy the classics, I submit the following:

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. -- Winston Churchill

I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.-- Clarence Darrow

He has never been known to use a word that… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on July 13, 2008 at 6:09pm — No Comments

Six Mistakes Even Bestselling Authors Make

Many of us belong to several book and discussion groups, and the benefit to that is that we get to hear from authors and experts in a wide variety of fields. This message came to me from David Montgomery, who writes about books for several major publications. According to the message he sat in on a talk given by bestselling thriller writer Joseph Finder the topic of which was "The Six Biggest Mistakes Even Bestselling Writers Make." It’s also worth noting that when I shared this with my editor… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on July 13, 2008 at 6:04pm — 1 Comment

Saturday, July 26 from 4-6PM Patricia Carragon to feature at Otto's Shrunken Head Shout Out 538 E. 14th St. E. Village Between Aves. A and B Open Mic $3 Hobo contibution - One drink minimum (212)…

Saturday, July 26 from 4-6PM

Patricia Carragon to feature at

Otto's Shrunken Head Shout Out
538 E. 14th St. E. Village Between Aves. A and B

Open Mic $3 Hobo contibution - One drink minimum

(212) 228-2240

Take the L to 1st Ave

Hosted by the fabulous funkmasters, Obsidian and Hobo Bob

http://patricia.carragon.home.att.net/
http://myspace.com/pattiekake8

pattiekake@earthlink.net Continue

Added by Patricia Carragon on July 13, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Scene Stealer

Back when I was singing professional opera, occasionally one of the supernumeraries (spear carriers, we used to call them) would do something to upstage the main characters. (Dare I confess to doing it myself sometimes when I was spear carrier?) It’s not always planned, but it happens.

It happens in fiction too. An unsuspecting writer creates a secondary character to fill a need in the hero or heroine’s life and all of a sudden, the bit part refuses to stand quietly holding the… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on July 13, 2008 at 5:18pm — 1 Comment

Reading Club Adds ELEMENTAL to Featured Titles

Currently on a ten percent off sale for the summer at a variety of locations, ELEMENTAL The Power of Illuminated Love, recently joined the line-up of books featured on the G.R.I.T.S. Online Reading Club for the month of July 2008.

A showcase of award-winning art by Luther E. Vann, whose work is currently on exhibit at the Jepson Center in Savannah, Georgia, and writings by well-known author… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on July 12, 2008 at 1:45pm — No Comments

Books in hand and available to buy

Product Details

Reading level: Ages 9-12

Paperback: 100 pages

Publisher: 4RV Publishing LLC (June 27, 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0979751357

ISBN-13: 978-0979751356

Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces

Book 1 of the JGDS, 50-state, mystery… Continue

Added by Elysabeth Eldering on July 12, 2008 at 8:33am — 4 Comments

Accentuate Writers Third Short Story Anthology Contest

I'm going to do a little something different for the next contest and merge July and August together - and up the prize to $100 for the winner, $25 for second place and $15 for third. The rules are different too - read them closely!

If you want to see the finalists from the second contest click here.

To see the winners of the first contest,… Continue

Added by Michelle L Devon (Michy) on July 11, 2008 at 8:19pm — No Comments

June Contest Winners

Okay.... as of little while ago, I received word from the last judge and rather than torture everyone and make them wait until tomorrow, I am going to announce the June anthology contest winners tonight.

It was close. Second and third place were so close together I wasn't sure which direction the judges would go - and apparently they weren't either. You'll see in a minute.

In fact, the person who ended up in fourth was sooooo close to making it too that it came down to… Continue

Added by Michelle L Devon (Michy) on July 11, 2008 at 8:04pm — No Comments

Blog Tour

PLEASURING THE PIRATE will be out July 29th. With gas prices spiking, a blog tour is easier on the wallet than a conventional book tour. Please join me on the web! Here's where I'll be blogging this week!

BlogTour-Join Em on the Web!

July 12, 2008 http://www.killerfictionwriters.blogspot.com

July 14, 2008 http://www.writerspace.com 9PM EST Here's a chance for us… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on July 11, 2008 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Boomer Babes' Maria Grazia Swan to Give Away Book Today at The Savvy Boomer!

Maria Grazia Swan, author of the relationship book, Boomer Babes: True Tales of Love and Lust in the Later Years, is having a contest at The Savvy Boomer! Looking for some outrageous inspiration to kick start your love life? Or some sizzingly salacious gossip about the woman who… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on July 11, 2008 at 11:37am — No Comments

Great news for 'A Study in Red'. Audio Contract Signed.

I'm thrilled to be able to announce that I've signed a new contract with the publisher of my award winning nove l'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' which will see the book released later this year in audio book format. Double Dragon have themselves signed with a leading UK studio who will be producing their audio books to a very high standard, complete with sound effects, music, professional readers etc. I'm delighted that 'A Study in Red' will be given the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 11, 2008 at 4:27am — No Comments

Award Received for 'Purple Death'

I'm delighted to have received the award earned by my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' for 'The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Design' for June 2008. this follows on from the success of 'A Study in Red' in the previous month's poll, and I would like to say a very big thank you to Graeme Houston for his wonderfully evocative design, and to all of those friends who supported my books nominations. More information about the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 11, 2008 at 3:19am — No Comments

Spanish cuisine, delicious and spicy.

That’s what characterizes our dishes from Bolivia. But one trait that I shake my head about is the way it’s served.

Contrary to American style, each person is served a full plate. The Hostess scoop a portion of each item on a plate and carries it to the table, placing it before each guest.

This past Friday, my Dad’s brothers arrived from Bolivia for a short visit. And as part of the cultural tradition, my mom insists in serving everyone Bolivian style.

“Let them… Continue

Added by Janet Perez Eckles on July 10, 2008 at 5:00am — No Comments

Ten Million Eyeballs in Colorado cancelled

I am having to cancel the Ten Million Eyeballs Event in Boulder, Colorado, due to a problem with our landlord and the next door tenant for the townhouse that my wife and I reside in right now. Because both the landlord and the tenant are irrational people, I really have to stay here during this time to protect my wife from harm.

While this might be bad news for those of you who wanted to take the Boulder course, it's good news for the rest of you. I will be making the Ten Million… Continue

Added by John Kremer on July 10, 2008 at 2:35am — No Comments

Author, H. Court Young, to speak at Solutions for Water Economy conference

Source:

BurgYoung Publishing, LLC. 4105 E Florida Ave #300 Denver, CO 80222

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 9, 2008

Contact:

Ann Albergotti Public Relations Representative

(720) 851-5176PH

Author H. Court Young to speak at Solutions for Water Economy conference

Denver – July 9, 2008 – BurgYoung Publishing, LLC, a book publishing company, announced today that one of its authors, H. Court Young, will be… Continue

Added by H. Court Young on July 10, 2008 at 1:31am — No Comments

Four Aspects to Creating a Successful Marketing Tool

Four Aspects to Creating a Successful Marketing Tool

Although it is widely known that bad press is better than no press, bad advertising is worse than not placing ads at all. Whether print or media, a poorly crafted advertisement will reflected poorly on the product and all companies involved. Whether it is the message, the graphics or the venue, if the commercial isn't up to industry standards, it becomes a liability instead of an asset.

Advertisements have four… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on July 9, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Learning To Walk

A man's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way.

Proverbs 20:24

Yesterday we were watching some old videos from when the boys were little. We happened to have one on of Chase's first birthday. It was the day he learned to walk. He was so cute. He'd wobble just a bit and then he'd plop down and then he'd manuever himself back up and walk a few more steps before he'd plop down again.

And sometimes Carson would go over,… Continue

Added by Joyce Schneider on July 9, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Pirate Parenting interview with pirate captain Billy "The Butcher" MacDougall

In a rare interview with both Tim Bete AND Cap'n Billy "The Butcher" MacDougall, the co-authors share why they wrote GUIDE TO PIRATE PARENTING ("Cap’n Billy put his dagger next to my neck and told me I was going to write a book for him") as well as how they placate their muse when she refuses to inspire them ("We ply her with rum"). Read the interview.

Added by Tim Bete on July 9, 2008 at 7:20pm — No Comments

Join Boomer Babe Relationship Expert Maria Grazia Swan on Day 3 of Virtual Book Tour!

Maria Swan, author of the relationship book, Boomer Babes: True Tales of Love and Lust in the Later Years, will be stopping off at Long Relationships on day three of her virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion! Looking for some outrageous inspiration to kick start your love life? Or some… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on July 9, 2008 at 3:14pm — No Comments