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October 2008 Blog Posts (187)

Book signing tomorrow...

I will be at the Willow Tree in Weston-super-Mare (UK), between 2:30 and 4:30pm tomorrow (25th), signing copies of Utamaro Revealed. If you're in the area please do drop in. You're assured of a warm welcome from everyone at the Willow Tree, and I promise I don't bite (much). More details are available at the Utamaro Revealed web site.

Added by Gina Collia-Suzuki on October 24, 2008 at 2:55pm — No Comments

The Heart of a Loving Father

“Ask of me what you will,” He said as He gently pulled me on His knee. My eyes were closed but I knew it was the Father. I was cocooned in a brilliantly white, warm, peaceful embrace. My hands were glowing hot and I knew instantly that I had received the gift of healing.

I would have loved to stay there forever. It was heavenly how His love flowed over and through me. This happened years ago, but I remember it as if it was a few minutes ago. In fact, over the years whenever I have… Continue

Added by Ann Stewart on October 24, 2008 at 2:46pm — No Comments

I'm featured under AUTHOR'S SPOTLIGHT!

**Note** My friend Carol featured me on her blog today under AUTHOR'S SPOTLIGHT! Scroll down to the left side of her blog to see the feature! I couldn't be more thrilled - thank you Carol! SEE LINK BELOW, and scroll down and view the left sidebar! http://abookinside.blogspot.com/

Added by Bonnie Rose on October 24, 2008 at 10:01am — No Comments

The Final Days 11/11/11 Virtual Book Tour

Finally, the finishing touch! The last two days of the “11/11/11” Virtual Book Tour will be Friday and Saturday.

Friday’s post will discuss “Publishing Options” at http://astressfreelife.blogspot.com

Saturday’s post will discuss “Virtual Book Touring” at http://www.bookmarketingmaven.com

As the eleventh day approaches, if you’ve missed any tour days… Continue

Added by Author101 on October 24, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

book cover art

Anyone know a good cover art designer or programme I can use myself?

Added by Jo Linsdell on October 24, 2008 at 2:08am — 3 Comments

More Marketing Tips

As many of you already know, I'm self-published and currently have three books "out there". I posted this on my good friend and book reviewer Geri Ahearn's blog a little while ago...

Writing your book is definitely the easy part of an author's journey... once you have the book in your hands, getting it out to the readers, especially if you're self-published, is probably the biggest challenge that we as authors have never really thought about (I know I DEFINITELY… Continue

Added by MJ Allaire on October 23, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Christian Authors -Encouragement/Support/Prayer

I invite you to visit my new site "Christian Authors Connections" at www.freewebs.com/fitzgerald-rodriguez. It's a place where caring, encouragement, and sharing can be enjoyed by authors who are dedicated to serving God and others. Looking forward to seeing you there soon. God Bless.

Added by Mary Fitzgerald Rodriguez on October 23, 2008 at 9:35pm — No Comments

Authors for Animals

Hello. If you care about the welfare of animals, visit my new website "Authors for Animals" at www.freewebs.com/authors for animals. You'll find interesting ways to promote your books and at the same time help the worthy cause of animal welfare. Looking forward to seeing you there soon.

Added by Mary Fitzgerald Rodriguez on October 23, 2008 at 9:29pm — No Comments

Elections, Inaugurations and All That Stuff

I've been enjoying making hubs at HubPages. It gives me the chance to write what I want without worrying about my blogs getting hacked, which has happened to me before. Here are some of my latest projects:

These three go together:

2008 Election Clip Art

This hub not only contains free clip art; there's a presidential poll. I find it interesting that one of the candidates has been… Continue

Added by Carla Chadwick on October 23, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Any ideas?

Hi all:

I've been traveling this month and away from my computer and book promoting but am back and ready to go!

However, I'm at a loss at what else to do on-line. I have a website, have joined several writing related organizations, am on MySpace and Gather and listed myself on various other sites. Do any of you have any tips on what worked for you regarding your book sales on-line?

Susan Culp
www.50frogs5babesandabulldog.com

Added by Susan Culp on October 23, 2008 at 4:50pm — 13 Comments

I will be Out of the Office!!!

I will be out of the office until Tuesday, October 28th...!!!

Click here to see what adventure awaits me on the Texas coast line...

~Bobby Ozuna
"Drawing Stories...With Words"

Added by Bobby Ozuna on October 23, 2008 at 10:49am — No Comments

This Week 198

My computer felt clunky this week. I ran Spybot and Norton 360 to make certain I hadn't picked up a virus. That wasn't the issue. I tried to run one of my favorite game programs and got an error message. One of my drivers was out of date. Though I searched, I couldn't find the correct driver to install. That's when I stumbled upon Driver Detective ($29.99 for two years). After running this program, I discovered that there were 24 out of date drivers on my computer and the software made it easy… Continue

Added by Gregory A. Kompes on October 23, 2008 at 10:43am — No Comments

Vexed anyone lately?

I'm excited to announce that VEXING THE VISCOUNT is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Borders! If you reserve a copy now, you'll probably receive it even earlier than it shows… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on October 23, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments

Feature spot for YA authors in my monthly newsletter

I send out a newsletter for The Circle of Friends every month to my fan base. One of the sections features another talented author. My fan base is young adults (and adults as well), so if you are an author with a book or series aimed at this group, please contact me. I'll accept any genre of YA, but it must be CLEAN.

Added by L. Diane Wolfe on October 23, 2008 at 5:32am — No Comments

Press release for Writers and Authors

Press Release:

For immediate release.

Writers and Authors site is back and better than ever!

'Writers and Authors' - number one site for people in the writing industry

Originally launched in 2007, 'Writers and Authors' is a place for people in the writing industry to gather and share experiences, tips and advice. Not to mention promote their latest work and discuss various topics related to the writing industry. Included in this blog you will also… Continue

Added by Jo Linsdell on October 23, 2008 at 3:42am — No Comments

1001 Ways to Market Your Books now back for sale at Amazon.com -- Yeah!

The 6th edition of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books is available again at Amazon.com. And my book is again rated highly at Amazon. Yippee!

Added by John Kremer on October 22, 2008 at 10:39pm — No Comments

Tips on Marketing your Books in the Fall

Well, Halloween is almost here, and before we know it we'll be stuffing ourselves with turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, among many other delectable treats, I'm sure. Then, if you're like me, as I sit with my family sharing the end of the Thanksgiving holiday, the realization will hit me (like it always does) that Christmas is ONLY four weeks away...

If you're an author, you're probably always looking for places to market your books. For me, I'm lucky enough to have chosen a… Continue

Added by MJ Allaire on October 22, 2008 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Join us for a free book marekting teleseminar

What a great response we had to our seminar last night about book marketing! We had so much fun and so many questions from our listeners, Suzanne Lieurance and I are offering a second free teleseminar tonight (Wednesday October 22)!

The call starts at 7:00 Central Time. Suzanne will be presenting Build Your Business Write Program, but she has graciously set aside 30 minutes for me to answer the questions we don't get to last night.

Use the link below to sign up and get the… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on October 22, 2008 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Heaven Scent by Rebecca Cornish Talley

She'd wanted her father to pay more attention to her, and she'd wanted her family to be like it used to be. She hadn't wanted everything to change so drastically that she may not even survive it.

As Liza proves herself a basketball star, everyone - from college basketball recruiters to the gorgeous Kyle Reynolds - seems to take note of her. Everyone, that is, except her own father. While her father is busy at his law practice, Liza… Continue

Added by Rebecca Talley on October 22, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

How to Get Published in America

After two years in the theater department at Ithaca College, aspiring actor Rick Frishman ’76 was told by one of his professors a couple of things that might have sent a lesser man running off to join the circus: one, that his short stature would never land him a leading role, and two, that he just wasn’t good enough in general.

Or at least that’s how Frishman remembers it. Not one to give up on his theatrical dreams, the young man walked down the Dillingham Hall stairs to the… Continue

Added by Rick Frishman on October 22, 2008 at 1:56pm — No Comments