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August 2009 Blog Posts (247)

Stephens' Link

This is Stephens' Link, check it out:
http://www.webspawner.com/users/thejourneyclub/index.html

Added by Barbara Hart on August 22, 2009 at 10:34pm — No Comments

Final Days of Book Giveaways at The Book Connection

Many of the giveways we are currently running at The Book Connection are in their final days. Most of our summer giveaways end on August 31st, but the one for Jon Meacham's American Lion ends on August 27th.

For more details and for your chance to win, please visit The Book Connection.

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on August 22, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

BLACK WALL STREET

“The Rise and Fall”

I’m the author of the phenomenal novel “Just a Season” titled from the religious knowledge referring to a period of time characterized by a particular circumstance, suitable to an indefinite period of time associated with a divine phenomenon called life. During this passage through time I have come to realize that there are milestones, mountains, and valleys that we must encounter. This speaks loudly to the challenges of a proud people - African… Continue

Added by John Wills on August 22, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments

Tilly's Blog!

I'd like to invite all of my friends to visit the personal blog of Tilly, the amazing little rescued dog whose very own book, 'Tilly's Tale' will shortly be released. Tilly's blog is a fun place where the antics and adventures of her and the other 8 dogs in her very own 'pack' of rescued dogs will be regularly told in her own words. If you didn't know a dog could 'talk' please come and take a look at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 22, 2009 at 1:31am — No Comments

A Book and a Chat with "The Story Siren"

Sometimes a show is so special that you have make it stand out above other shows, change your night extend the length of your show, whatever it takes. Tonight was one of those special shows.

A Book and a Chat with "The Story Siren"

Kristi alias "The Story Siren" has one of the leading lights in the YA blogging… Continue

Added by Storyheart on August 21, 2009 at 7:24pm — No Comments

Alternative Distribution Channels Stealthly Gain on Bookstores

In his article Minding The Store, Michael Norris claims Big Box and Specialty stores are more disruptive to book sellers now than the Internet was in the 1990s. He cites research from Simmons Market Research Bureau that 10 millino more consumers buy books in non-bookstore brick & mortar locations than use the Internet to procure their books.

Wow!… Continue

Added by Bill Frank on August 21, 2009 at 5:01pm — 2 Comments

10 TIPS TO NETWORKING online and offline

1. Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic,

building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.

2. Ask yourself what your goals are in participating in networking meetings

so that you will pick groups that will help you get what you are looking for.

3.

Visit as many groups as possible that spark your interest

4.

Hold volunteer positions in organizations.

5. Ask open-ended questions in… Continue

Added by Sylvia Hubbard on August 21, 2009 at 9:40am — 1 Comment

Check Out Jim McDonald's new novel - Who Would I Be Wihtout

Hello Everyone,

I experience deep joy in writing this entry to let you all know that the novel is finally available! yea!!!

It's been a long journey as i am sure many of you know. Thank you all for being so supportive in the process, and yes, i am aware that the real 'work' begins now.

You can learn more about the book and my work on my website studentofexperience.com I invite you to… Continue

Added by James Patrick McDonald on August 21, 2009 at 5:56am — No Comments

A Book and a Chat with “Heather Cariou”

Sometimes we have to face up to things, to do what has to be done. Listen to my Book and a Chat with Heather Cariou author of a wonderful book... "SIXTYFIVE ROSES: A Sister's Memoir"

During the show heather shares with us, some of her early life, and how her sister Pam was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of four and… Continue

Added by Storyheart on August 20, 2009 at 5:44pm — No Comments

7 Favorite Things

Jenn from SapphireRomanceRealm sent me this very colorful blog award along with a couple rules about accepting it. I have to share my favorite 7 things and then pass the award along to 7 other blogs.

Come check out my picks and share yours at… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on August 20, 2009 at 8:53am — No Comments

Get Published TV Episode #044 - Different Book Titles

Different Book Titles. In this last episode about Book Titles Dale Beaumont recaps on all the types of book titles and shares with you examples of them all.

He asks you to see if you can identify which type or category each book title falls under.

Click here to watch this great episode now:

http://www.getpublishedtv.com/different-book-titles-episode-044

Added by Dale Beaumont on August 19, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

East- A Enchanting Must Read

East By Edith Pattou

WARNING A PIECE OF THE REVIEW HAS SPOILER. IT IS LABEL BY THIS MARK BEFORE AND AFTER ************************SPOILER*****************

Overall Rating: A Enchanting Must Read

I’ve seen this book in the libraries at school and even advertised online. And always wanted to get it and finally came to the conclusion that was one day it would not be sitting on my door step and broke down and bought it

The book is East by Edith Pattou. It;… Continue

Added by Samie Foster on August 19, 2009 at 8:35pm — No Comments

First Podcast Interview on my Blog Book!

You are invited to come and listen and critique! Tonight, 9 p.m. Central

W.E. A.L.L. show by R2C2H2 That Artivist on #BlogTalkRadio - http://tobtr.com/s/615573

Added by Susan Klopfer on August 19, 2009 at 7:58pm — No Comments

The Privateer Newsletter

If you haven’t signed up for the Privateer Newsletter, better hop to it before Friday’s release of the August issue. Get short, succinct info bytes on publishing news, reviews, one of my secret family recipes, and more. I understand just the lame pirate joke alone (tacked on to the end of each issue) makes it a worthwhile experience. For a smile and some food for thought, sign up here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePrivateerNewsletter/

Talk… Continue

Added by Danielle Thorne on August 19, 2009 at 3:44pm — No Comments

THOSE PESKY VERSES OF PAUL

Author Marilyn A. Hudson tackles a topic that has long afflicted many women in the Christian church. For one of the few times, the apparent limitations of women in the life of the church are examined by a woman. The words of the Apostle are balanced by examing the actions of Jesus Christ. Centuries of assumptions and "copycat" commentary are peeled away to reveal a world of new possibilities. The result may surprise some, anger many, and challenge all… Continue

Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on August 19, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Books

Hello all. I am proud that I have three books out now and a forth is ready for printing. I have three books in three different genre's. The first is titled 'The Tears of Destiny' and is a war/love novel about the start of World War II.

The second is a murder mystery on a small lake in upstate New York. The third is a wagon train adventure in 1868. The forth is the sequel to the murder mystery. I am holding off sending that to Publish America until I talk to a few agents, or I should say… Continue

Added by John Hachmann on August 19, 2009 at 2:23pm — No Comments

The Feel and Flavor of Old Homes And Historical Romance ENEMY OF THE KING

Mysterious old homes, shrouded mountains and valleys hidden between misty ridges; the lure of Eastern Woodland Indians and Scots-Irish settlers in colonial American…this is what I know, what I love. But in writing Enemy of the King, I spread beyond my Virginia home base and journeyed into the Carolinas at the height of the Revolution. Enemy of the King is my version of The Patriot with flavors of Daphne Dumaurier’s Rebecca.

Pleasant Grove, the… Continue

Added by Beth Trissel on August 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Ingram's Automated Telephone Computer Died This Month

I regret to announce that Ingram's computerized telephone stock & sales system no longer works. The message when you call 615-213-6803 sadly says the telephone number is not on the phone system anymore. I confirmed with an Ingram customer service rep who told me the number no longer works. Sales and stock information must be obtained directly from the publisher or from an Ingram representative.

This telephone number was extremely useful over the years to check a book's sales… Continue

Added by Bill Frank on August 19, 2009 at 9:17am — No Comments

DARK GUEST

Out there was a brilliant weather, sitting comfortably on the bare chest of the beautiful earth. Our mutual friend, the morning, finally took her place in the scheme of things when a bizarre tale, more hellish than the enterprise of a sorcerer, gently rode into my world. Broken and shattered, it led me into a gloomy morning. I vowed to get rid of the cockroaches in my cupboard where they claimed lordship. Confusion greeted my arrival, as the insects dashed here and there to escape my blows. As… Continue

Added by Omoruyi uwuigiaren on August 19, 2009 at 6:22am — No Comments

Dictionary Of Idioms & Phrases by Clifford Roberts

“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 19, 2009 at 5:18am — No Comments