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July 2008 Blog Posts (179)

$300 cat

July 3rd, 2008

Ok, So I have a son in college right now, he is a going into his JR year this fall. He lives alone in an apartment. He works full time to put himself through school. The kid is lonely. He comes from a house full of kids, and now he is alone in that apartment. He wants a cat.

Now that seems to make sense. A cat can be alone while he is in school, and would not need to be walked. He could hold a cat while he does his work all evening. It would give him something… Continue

Added by Barbara Smith on July 3, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

What's the latest with Troll Bridge Promos?

Serpent's Quest - Red Wolf was the strongest of the Nine Great Chiefdoms of the lycan clans, which had long suffered under the yoke of the blood-drinking sa'necari necromancers. Thirty years ago, the realm of the sa'necari, Waejontor, was conquered by the amazon nation, Shaurone. The Sharani brought the lycan people three decades of peace and freedom that is now threatened by the sudden rise to power of a young Waejontori Queen.

Read more about Serpent's Quest by Janrae… Continue

Added by Ella Backhart on July 3, 2008 at 6:55am — No Comments

Networking Power, Part 1

Networking is more than just meeting new people. It is also identifying people you can partner with. Partnering in this sentence meaning where both parties can benefit from the friendship. Unfortunately, most networkers only want to find clients/customers. That is not the point of networking at all.

When on these kinds of sites, it is imperative to share your information and offerings, but it is more important to build friendships, learn the people in the groups with you. Notice who… Continue

Added by Hayes Design and Editorial Service on July 2, 2008 at 11:01pm — No Comments

There's more to the Internet than social networks.

If you want to sell more books via the Internet, social networks is only a small part of the answer. The full answer includes four key ways to market via the Internet. To find out more about these way, check out http://www.tenmillioneyeballs.com.

John Kremer's Ten Million Eyeballs Event: COLORADO

August 9 to 10, 2008, 9 to 5 each day, in Boulder,… Continue

Added by John Kremer on July 2, 2008 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Twitter!

Hi everyone!

If any of you feel the need, you can feel free to add me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JaimeMcD

If you are unfamiliar with Twitter, it's basically a very simple chat room. You can post updates about what you're doing, how you're feeling, what you're reading, etc throughout the day (and night).

Yes, there is a lot of potential for time wasting. :)

Added by JM on July 2, 2008 at 8:02pm — No Comments

Lifetime’s ARMY WIVES Episode 4 of Season 2: What a Difference a Writer Can Make

This episode 4 of season 2 of Lifetime’s ARMY WIVES – titled “Leaving the Tribe” – is on an entirely different plane than the first three episodes of this season. I looked up on www.imdbpro.com the credited writer of the episode – Bruce Zimmerman – with story credit to Nick Thiel.

And then I knew why this episode was so emotional I’m writing this blog post with zig zag lines in front of my eyes… Continue

Added by Phyllis Zimbler Miller on July 2, 2008 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Virtual pirate book tour

Ahoy matey!

I'm going on a virtual book tour, which is kind of like sailing without ever leaving the dock. The good news is there'll be no rationing of rum, so hide yer valuables.

You can find information about the tour here.

Starting on July 7, you'll find each day's tour stops… Continue

Added by Tim Bete on July 2, 2008 at 12:32pm — No Comments

By request, An Excerpt from 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

In response to a request from Shawn Michel de Montaigne I'm posting a short extract from my current critically acclaimed novel, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

What follows is the introduction and first chapter of the book. I'll be happy to post a further short extract at a later date, but for now, I hope this may whet a few appetites.

INTRODUCTION

The London of the 1880s differed greatly from the city of today. Poverty and wealth… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 2, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

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Added by Jean Lauzier on July 2, 2008 at 10:34am — No Comments

Widget for Your Book Tours - Get Bigger Turnouts

I am a fan of what Kevin, Adam and Chris have accomplished with their ever-improving, popular and free service for authors: BookTour.

Recently they wrote about this helpful way to publicize your book tour:

BookTour.com tip of the week: Major improvements to author widgets

Widgets are a great way to simplify your life: by entering book tour dates on BookTour.com and using a simple author widget, you can easily show your authors' BookTour events on other websites… Continue

Added by Kare Anderson on July 2, 2008 at 10:04am — No Comments

Shut-up will ya??

July 2nd, 2008

Ok, I know that is not a title you might expect from me, but really, it caught your eye didn’t it??

The funny thing is I meant it! I have several message boards I chat on. I have noticed a trend lately. A person having a rough time of it will post asking for help or support. They lay their hearts open, asking for some loving words. What they get is a long, drawn out, rude reply telling them how their problems are their own fault. I have seen some of the meanest… Continue

Added by Barbara Smith on July 2, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

ARMY WIVES Military Spouse Contest “Tell-Your-Own-Story” Deadline Extended

The military spouse entries at www.yourmilitary.com to "Tell-Your-Own-Story" were so heart-felt that it was decided to give military spouses more time to enter. The original contest deadline was only three weeks after the contest was announced. And when writing about such significant or traumatic moments, people often require time for reflection before ever putting pen to paper or fingers to computer keyboard.

The emotions that can arise from… Continue

Added by Phyllis Zimbler Miller on July 1, 2008 at 7:42pm — No Comments

Come and join in with the BOOK PARTY CHAT over at the AWARD WINNING Review and Promos Site

Come to Alternative-Read.com and join in with the BOOK PARTY CHAT! N O W !

WE ARE CHATTING NOW! Tues 1st July

Just join An_Alternative_Read BOOK PROMO and CHAT Group ~Yahoo group ~

And receive two free books (and access to more) for joining!

Ella Blackhart

TROLL BRIDGE TOUR GUIDE…

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Added by Ella Backhart on July 1, 2008 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Ending an Ending by Danny Birt

Dear Readers,

This month Troll Bridge Promotions is featuring Ending an Ending by Danny Birt. Stop by Buzz the Book and read the synopsis and an excerpt. Then, click on over to Danny's website for more information on him and his writing along with purchase info.

Ella Blackhart

TROLL BRIDGE TOUR GUIDE

Troll… Continue

Added by Ella Backhart on July 1, 2008 at 10:01am — No Comments

New month, new book!

Blog Stop Book Tours will be touring The Bunko Babes by Leah Starr Baker during the month of July.

Please stop by Not Enough Coffee to read the first review today! Feel free to leave a… Continue

Added by Mary Lewis on July 1, 2008 at 8:22am — No Comments

Ending an Ending by Danny Birt

This month Troll Bridge Promotions is featuring Ending an Ending by Danny Birt. Stop by Buzz the Book and read the synopsis and an excerpt. Then, click on over to Danny's website for more information on him and his writing along with purchase info.

Added by Jean Lauzier on July 1, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

New Client on Virtual Book Tour: Humor Writer Tim Bete

I’m happy to announce new client, humor writer and author Tim Bete who will be touring with us in July!

Tim, along with his sidekick, Cap'n Billy "The Butcher" McDougall, is the author of the new humor/parenting book, Cap'n Billy "The Butcher" MacDougall's Guide to Pirate Parenting: Why You Should Raise Your Kids as Pirates and 101… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on July 1, 2008 at 7:21am — No Comments

Fountain of Youth found!

July 1st, 2008

Do you ever feel old and tired? Just down about life in general? I have something you should try! Come drink from the fountain of youth! Where? What does it cost? Nothing!! You can’t beat a deal like that! What am I talking about? Myspace and Facebook of course! LOL!!

My 20 and 16 year old sons got me to try it. I thought, “At my age?” But you know what? I am having a lot of pure fun! it is fun to get invitations to be someones friend! It is fun to take silly a… Continue

Added by Barbara Smith on July 1, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

'Purple Death' Wins Award

I'm delighted to announce that my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' has won The Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Award for June 2008. I'd like to thank Graeme S Houston for his imaginative and brilliantly conceived design of the cover, and of course, everyone who placed their votes for the cover. I will of course put the award on view as soon as I receive it but in the meantime the results can be seen at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/BestCoverArt.htm Purple Death will… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 1, 2008 at 3:30am — 1 Comment