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August 2009 Blog Posts (247)

PRICELESS PUBLICITY

Wouldn't it be nice if the writers in this group each had their own publicity agent? Publicity can cost money—but it doesn't have to.

I'm signed up on BookTour.com. This nifty website is the brainchild of three San Francisco authors who use technology to connect authors with audiences.

In 2006, they launched the idea to the world. Authors create a page with their bio, books, and tour dates. Venues looking for speakers list their site on BookTour.

What happens… Continue

Added by Sunny Frazier on August 9, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

MISTY TAGGART, Founding Member of ACFW, Joins PPS

Premium Promotional Services is expanding to include a NEW marketing service.

How would you like to see your book professionally displayed just like a movie preview? Imagine all your viewers able to watch your book video and see your story unfold.

To bring even more MASSIVE exposure to you and your book, I totally recommend this new VIDEO service.

Brian and I welcome our newest team member to… Continue

Added by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on August 9, 2009 at 4:08pm — No Comments

A sinking ship

Feeling like a sinking ship

in the sea.

What is it???

Someone else precious to my heart

has died again.

Why God???

Why do you keep taking from my life

the people I cherish most?

I found a good reason to give up

on that thing so called LIFE,

a remake of JOB’s downfalls.

Feeling forsaken by God.

The thought of isolation.

The thought of running away.

My heart is aching.

The thought of ending it… Continue

Added by sana jacquelin on August 9, 2009 at 2:23pm — No Comments

Miracles of God

God is like the wind, we can’t see him but we can feel his presence into our life. He is an amazing friend because He helps us in times of need. He doesn’t answer our prayers at the time we want but just on time.

In my christian life, I just changed of jobs so many times out of frustation and boredom. God has always step on time to follow my faith and I’ve always found jobs. Help yourself and God will help you.

I want to give God the glory. The other day, my little boy was… Continue

Added by sana jacquelin on August 9, 2009 at 2:20pm — No Comments

Discouragement

Mountains too high

Sadness over my soul

A horrible sight

Will it last forever?

All things work for good

For those who love God

And are called according

To his purpose

Meditating the Word

Powerful promises

A refreshing stream

Flows into my soul

An inexplicable joy

Wonderful hope

Nothing is permanent

Circumstances change

In Christ we can cope

The Lord is our hope

The future of our… Continue

Added by sana jacquelin on August 9, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Life After Death

We shouldn’t be scared to die. Neither should we be for our loved ones. The most

amazing thing is that any person can choose where they want to go: “heaven or

hell” before they die. Christ is the way to heaven.

Three years ago, my granny was still alive. She was the kindest person I ever met.

Always reachable on the phone to share the joys and struggles of my life. I was

also her favorite grand-child, having known me as a baby.

I used to buy her gifts… Continue

Added by sana jacquelin on August 9, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

My faith with God

MY FAITH WITH GOD

Ten years ago, I was an atheist and I sinned like everybody else. I got so much guilty with myself and angry with the world for hurting me so much.

So, I just kept being depressed. I was quite low and thought life would be so much better if I was dead.

I moved from France to live in the United Kingdom. I got there as an au pair at the age of 22. I got sacked from the job after a month. My english was very poor and I didn’t have any family over… Continue

Added by sana jacquelin on August 9, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

The Seven Steps to Genuine Forgiveness, Overcoming Deep Hurt, and Starting The Recovery Process To Genuine Healing.

The Seven Steps to Genuine Forgiveness, Overcoming Deep Hurt, and Starting The Recovery Process To Genuine Healing.

The Seven Steps to Genuine Forgiveness

How to Brake the Cycle of Blame and Pain How to Forgive and Let Go

Life is a never-ending story of highs and lows. But if you can honestly and… Continue

Added by Markus Klinger on August 9, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Hello everybody!

Everybody has been so nice and welcoming here! I am glad I found this community. i will come back later with some blog posts and discussions. Right now I am busy with setting up a website. Takes a few days you know..

Added by XoXo Publishing(TM) on August 9, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

STORYHEART SUNDAY UK BLOG - FRAGRANTLY SCULPTURED RED ROSE OF ENGLAND

FRAGRANTLY SCULPTURED RED ROSE OF ENGLAND

I have just driving back from normal Sunday shopping trip, when I noticed a McDonald's advert for their Latia, not that I drink the stuff being a typical Englishman, it is "the leaf not the bean". In other words give me a good cup of tea any day. Any way the sign read "Deliciously… Continue

Added by Storyheart on August 9, 2009 at 10:24am — No Comments

How I Made the Switch From Technical Writing to Writing Fiction

I have been asked many times, "How did you make the switch from technical writing to writing fiction?" Now that I have three novels either released or contracted for, I believe I have enough experience to answer that question.

When I expressed an intention to write fiction, I was warned it would be difficult, and perhaps impossible to make the switch from technical writing to writing fiction, because the left hemisphere of my brain was obviously dominant. Writing fiction, I was told,… Continue

Added by Carol North on August 9, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments

An excerpt from "Just a Season" - "Granddaddy’s Lessons" - A must read

A few months ago I posted this excerpt from my novel "Just a Season". I received a very special heartfelt request from a devoted follower asking me to repost “Granddaddy’s Lessons”. Although she calls herself “a fan of my thoughts,” I call her my friend. Therefore, I am honored to repost this message that I feel delivers a powerful message and I hope it will enlighten, empower, motivate, and touch your heart as well.

Today we live in a world where there is no more Granddaddy to share… Continue

Added by John Wills on August 9, 2009 at 7:18am — No Comments

The SOP

I’m now at the SOP!

The Student Operated Press, that is. A wonderful resource on the World Wide Web.

http://thesop.org/index.php?bio=matovo

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Added by Matthew Vossler on August 8, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

New authors

What problems are you running into with publishing and marketing?

Added by Stephen Rosenzweig on August 8, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

GO FOR IT! (Fitness And Health Manual) by DANIELE LUCIANO MOSKAL

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

Added by Vikram Narayan on August 7, 2009 at 11:50pm — No Comments

Plain Language by Barbara Wright

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

Added by Vikram Narayan on August 7, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

My recent interview with Frank Mundo of the Los Angeles Examiner

Los Angeles Arts and Entertainment LA Books Examiner

LA Books Examiner

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The Shenandoah Spy: Interview with Author Francis Hamit

July 27, 11:39 AMLA Books ExaminerFrank Mundo

Francis Hamit, author of The Shenandoah Spy at LA Books Examiner

Photo courtesy of Francis Hamit

Francis Hamit, an internationally-recognized trade magazine journalist, author, and playwright, has been writing professionally for more… Continue

Added by Francis Hamit on August 7, 2009 at 7:38pm — No Comments

EPIC Seeks NEW VOICES

When I was young, there were a handful of teachers who took a special interest in my writing. These teachers inspired me to press forward. I often wonder how much more I could have accomplished and how much earlier I could have reached my goals if I would have had a little more help. Encouraging young writers today is important to me. I know what it feels like to be alone with a story in my heart and a dream to share it. That’s why this year I agreed… Continue

Added by Danielle Thorne on August 7, 2009 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

Jay Conrad Levinson, Author "Guerrilla Marketing" book series. Is on a conference Call this Tuesday August 11th.

Jay Conrad Levinson, Author "Guerrilla Marketing" book series. Is on a conference Call this Tuesday August 11th.

Jay Conrad Levinson, Author of the "Guerrilla Marketing" book series. He is speaking on

a conference call that you and I can listen to. Tuesday (August 11th, 2009),

Have you heard about this yet? CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

You know the "Guerrilla… Continue

Added by Markus Klinger on August 7, 2009 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Writers in the Sky Podcast Guests Offer Tips on Book Marketing and a scenario for End of the World! for August 2009

This month on Writers in the Sky Podcast, Yvonne Perry will be interviewing several guests who are experts at book marketing. She and her guests: Lynn Serafinn, Lillian Brummet, and Pam Perry will share tips to help authors who need more information about how to promote their books. Lynn will also give insight on how to find peace within one’s self. That information may come in quite handy in the middle of the month when Sarah Moore hosts Jimmy Root to discuss his end-of-times thriller,… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on August 7, 2009 at 11:54am — No Comments