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July 2009 Blog Posts (227)

Review of my novella, Bug-Eyed Monsters

I just finished reading, Bug-Eyed Monsters, by Rob Shelsky. It really was like Edmond Hamilton's stories only, I think, it was better. The Bum saved the world, the girl was saved and the BEM's defeated. Very cool...Hope to read more stories by Rob soon. Thanks for the stories. One question: Is Shelsky, Rob's real name? It sort of sounds like a fictitious, 'Skywalker'.

-- Johann T. Kuester"

Response from Editor to Reviewer:

"Rob Shelsky does indeed… Continue

Added by Rob Shelsky on July 22, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Read Well Think Well

Read an interview with Dr. Hal W. Lanse, author of Read Well Think Well. Dr. Lanse focuses on how parents can become actively involved in their children’s education to help them succeed in life. Find links to the interview and book at http://booksandboys.blogspot.com

Max Elliot Anderson

Added by Max Elliot Anderson on July 22, 2009 at 8:18am — No Comments

One in a Million

Here's an interesting—and disturbing—thought. If you live in China and are one in a million, it means there are 1,300 others just like you.

Added by Bill Frank on July 22, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

For the sake of the little one's.

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Added by Christian-Michelle on July 22, 2009 at 5:20am — No Comments

Social Networking For Authors-Untapped Possibilities For Wealth by Michael Volkin

Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.freado.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on July 22, 2009 at 3:32am — No Comments

The Darkness by Bill Kirton

Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.freado.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on July 22, 2009 at 3:28am — No Comments

Elixer Smoothie Review

Elixer by Davis Bunn

Overall rating: Is it over yet?

This book is just one of those books that you grab off of the discount shelf at a store. You read the back and words like “A reluctant man must uncover a conspiracy of pharmaceutical company before they kill him.’ It has the image of test tube on the cover and image of man on the run. So why not? I like a espionage novel every once and I’ll give it a try.

The story is about this man named Taylor. He’s in one… Continue

Added by Samie Foster on July 21, 2009 at 10:41pm — No Comments

Get Published TV Episode #023 - Make A Book Cover

I have now just uploaded episode #023 onto the Get Published TV website.

In this episode I go through some extra elements that you can use for your all important back cover.

Check out the episode now:

Get Published TV Episode #023

Would love to hear your thoughts and comments

Added by Dale Beaumont on July 21, 2009 at 7:37pm — No Comments

SuperJesus by: Aaron Jones

Today so many people are going crazy over superhero and superhero movies but Jesus is better than any super hero because he is real and he has real…

Added by Aaron Jones on July 21, 2009 at 7:25pm — No Comments

A Book and a Chat with "Barbara Bonfigli"

On tonight's "BOOK AND A CHAT" I had a really fun and enjoyable radio program chatting to Barbara Bonfigli lyricist, theatrical producer and author of

"Café Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island."

The book is a… Continue

Added by Storyheart on July 21, 2009 at 6:13pm — No Comments

Handling Bad Reviews

Dealing with sucky reviews. We're all entitled. http://www.classicromancerevival.com/blog/?p=1100

Drop by!
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www.daniellethorne.jimdo.com

Added by Danielle Thorne on July 21, 2009 at 1:10pm — No Comments

Please can I have your votes again?

Here we go again folks. My Mythica Publishing title 'Kiss of Life' is one of this month's nominations for the New Covey Cover Awards. If you feel like supporting me once again please go to http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com/ and vote for entry number 5, Kiss of Life. I really do appreciate every vote I get.

Regards to… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 10:19am — No Comments

PLEASE VISIT MY NEW SITE

I have created a new website for my books. I would love any comments and hope you can stop by and sign the guest book. By the way, the site is a free one and does not have adds. For any authors looking to create a new site, this host is pretty good. So take a moment and come by and say hello.
http://booksbyphilipfharris.yolasite.com/

Added by Philip Harris on July 21, 2009 at 6:32am — No Comments

It Happens In Threes by Denise Robbins

Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.freado.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on July 21, 2009 at 5:02am — No Comments

I Can't Believe it!

I'm amazed and astounded that 'Legacy of the Ripper' has shown up at #42 in Amazon.co.uk's Top 100 bestselling Historical books. A Study in Red normally shows well in the Jack the Ripper and crime thriller category but this is the fist time I can remember one of my book being so high in one of mainstream categories at Amazon. I'm so excited today. The listing is at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 21, 2009 at 3:58am — No Comments

Get Published TV Episode #022 - Designing a Book Cover: Importance of Back Covers

In this episode I continue on from yesterday's one. This is episode #022.

http://www.getpublishedtv.com/designing-a-book-cover-part-2-episode-022/

Stay tuned and I would love to hear you comments.

Added by Dale Beaumont on July 20, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Go Into the Website to THE CRITICAL THINKER

Marc has created a new website!

Go here to see it:
http://thereadingcircle.mysite. com

Once you are there, don't forget to add the page
to your favorites list so you can come back often.

Get your own website from MySite

Added by Marc A. Medley on July 20, 2009 at 8:14am — No Comments

First Review for 'Legacy of The Ripper'

My latest release 'Legacy of The Ripper' (Double Dragon Publishing) has just received its first review at Amazon.com I'm delighted to say that it received five stars and I'm very proud to reproduce the review here:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Continuing Saga of the Legacy of Jack the Ripper, July 19, 2009

By Martha A. Cheves (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

(REAL NAME)

'Does violent death have a name? Can evil truly be born into the world, evil so… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 20, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

The Future of the Book?

You must see this video from France on the future of the book. It shows some pretty interesting ideas of what that future might be.

http://www.editis.com/pages_html/video_possible02.htm

I'm not sure I agree with the idea that traditional books will become simply objets d'art.

They say there's nothing new under the sun. Compare the French book video to one done by Apple Computer… Continue

Added by Bill Frank on July 20, 2009 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

Get Published TV Episode #021 - Design a Book Cover

Dale explains the importance of the design of a book cover. He talks especially about back cover of your book. He explains why the back cover is so crucial and says a very bold statement at the end.

Dale goes through the psychology and the consumer behavior of potential book buyers in bookstores.

check it out: http://www.GetPublishedTV.com/design-a-book-cover-episode-21/

Added by Dale Beaumont on July 19, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments