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October 2008 Blog Posts (187)

ABOUT TWITTER

Twitter is a free social messaging utility (multi-user) for staying in contact in real time, and on any subject - Personal, political, artistic, whatever. Posts are limited to 140 letters and spaces, but you can post as many as you want. It's a blog in real time and your comments will appear on searches. They will return to you if you list your user name for Twitter on Google Alerts. At this time, you can participate in an ELECTION/2008 as comments are actually made. It's easy to register, and… Continue

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on October 22, 2008 at 11:03am — 2 Comments

Meida Kit for Writers and Authors

Media Kit

Virtual Tour October 2008

Contact details

URL: http://writersandauthors.blogspot.com

Email: writersandauthors@yahoo.it

Basic Interview

Jo Linsdell is a freelance writer and author of ‘Italian for tourists’ and ‘A guide to weddings in Italy’ which are available to buy from www.lulu.com/jolinsdell along with her various ebooks.

Originally from the UK she moved to Rome,… Continue

Added by Jo Linsdell on October 22, 2008 at 10:44am — 1 Comment

Learn or offer feedback for effective online book promotion...

I have shared some content from Chris Brogan's string: "Promoting Your Book Online." There is some great feedback, ideas and collaborating (still) going on...

If you wish to learn more about effective book promotion online...or you have information which can be useful to others...this blog post is where you need to be...

Click here for more… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on October 22, 2008 at 10:11am — No Comments

The Tale (Tail) of Bondage Bob (Scotland Part 1)

New blog post at: http://mitziszereto.wordpress.com

Added by Mitzi Szereto on October 22, 2008 at 7:05am — No Comments

An All Time High for 'A Study in Red'

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' this morning registered a sales ranking of 11,262 at Amazon.co.uk, it's highest ranking so far. With over 3 million books available from the site I'm so pleased that, for however short a time, my novel has almost made it into the top 10,000. Now that would be something! the current ranking is visible at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 22, 2008 at 4:41am — No Comments

The Strenght of a Man.. Just wanted to leave a audio post..

I am dealing with some negatives right now. I have found that one of the most uncontrollable thing on this planet is the feelings of another person. You can only help that when the truth is revealed you don't lose too much emotionally, physically or financially..

To me its all a test and I am going to come through. Right now its a little dark, but my light is the Lord and even when I can't see I know he's there guiding me.. This storm shall… Continue

Added by Keith B. aka K. L. on October 22, 2008 at 12:39am — No Comments

Days of Our Lives, Romance Novels and Rape

Days of Our Lives, Romance Novels and Rape

Sometimes it's strange how when you ask like a question, you get the answer in the weirdest way. I could never understand why so many were in favor of the pairing of Sami and EJ after the rape. It didn't make sense to me until the universe pointed out an old belief or behavior about women's sexuality.

It has been long believed that only whores or sluts enjoyed sex; good girls and women closed their eyes and pretended to like… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on October 21, 2008 at 10:16pm — No Comments

Valkyrie Publishing Receives Praise from Authors, Publishers and PR Firms

Valkyrie Publishing Receives Praise from Authors, Publishers and PR Firms

Traverse City-Valkyrie Publishing offers cost effective video production services for not only books but also other products and services. With the increasing number of sites, which offer video placement, online marketing and promotion is now available no matter how small of a budget.

Book trailers, also called book videos, are the wave of the future when it comes to book marketing and… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on October 21, 2008 at 9:34pm — No Comments

Get Your Copy Now!

My Photography book is now available on Burb! Click here to see a preview and order your copy!

This Photography Book is eighty color-filled pages FULL of inspiring images, and yes, stories.

With most of the photos, there will be stories and inspiration to go along with the image.

Yes, the images would do well by themselves, that is true. But for the price of a book,… Continue

Added by Bonnie Rose on October 21, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Short Story Acceptance

My short story, Three Amigos, has been accepted by Long Story Short. If you have not checked out this publisher, you should. Linda Barnett-Johnson is a fabulous teacher and writer, editor, publisher... gosh. She's a busy lady :)- and a nice one.

Go here to visit LSS

I have been published by LSS before, for another short story. You can read it here:

God Given… Continue

Added by Kim Smith on October 21, 2008 at 3:57pm — No Comments

New Services offered....Display your book's cover in 3-D!!!

I am offering a new service to my fellow (indy) authors--or artists...photographers, etc...

One way to get more attention to your book's cover...is to offer that image in a 3-dimensional view.

Click here to read more about vendors offering the service or learn more about my affordable rates to help turn your book's cover image into a 3-D view. (See sample… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on October 21, 2008 at 9:54am — No Comments

NEW Proud Souls Review on Amazon.com...

NEW Proud Souls Review on Amazon.com...

I want to thank Jessie O., of Goose Creek, South Carolina for her wonderful review!

Click here to read the latest updates and if you have read Proud Souls, please, I encourage you to get out there and share your criticisms of my work--good or bad--I accept your review for what it is: Your time in my… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on October 20, 2008 at 7:13pm — No Comments

As Luck Would Have It

Each month I feature another author's work on my Em Recommends page. This month I've posted an interview with debut author Alissa Johnson about her new release AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT.

Pop over to http://www.emilybryan.com to my Em Recommends page to hear all about AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT, a great new Regency set romance.

Added by Emily Bryan on October 20, 2008 at 5:16pm — 2 Comments

Join Us for a Free Teleseminar about Online Book Marketing

Two authors who have successfully promoted multiple books online will be sharing their knowledge Tuesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. Central Time.

The Working Writer's Coach Suzanne Lieurance and Yvonne Perry are hosting a free teleseminar on Book Marketing in the Digital Age Online Promotion Made Easy tomorrow night. Ask your questions now so we can be sure to answer them on the call.

Here is the link to the sign up page… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on October 20, 2008 at 3:37pm — No Comments

many great book makreting tips...

.. offered as "comments" by fans (including me) of Chris Brogan in response to his request for his upcoming book, Trust Agents. See
http://www.chrisbrogan.com/promoting-your-book-online/

Added by Kare Anderson on October 20, 2008 at 3:14pm — No Comments

Amelia Research Purchased 225 Copies of "The Cardinal Pirate"

Amelia Research and Recovery LLC has purchased 225 copies of "The Cardinal Pirate" as gifts for their investors. Amelia Research has also decided to feature "The Cardinal Pirate" on their web page (Ameliaresearch.com). Amelia Research has decided to do this since they as well as their custom treasure and recovery vessel, the Polly L serve as major scenes in "The Cardinal Pirate" as well as "The Cardinal Pirate" being a heck of a good read!

Added by Doug Hanau on October 20, 2008 at 2:44pm — No Comments

A Great Book Festival for Authors!

The Book ‘Em Foundation was formed to fight illiteracy and keep kids from committing crimes. Their slogan is “Buy a book, stop a crook.” There are several Book ‘Em events now and many authors attend and donate proceeds of their books to the cause.

This year’s Book ‘Em in Waynesboro, VA, was another incredible experience. In addition to the main even Saturday, many of the authors visit the surrounding schools. I visited five classrooms, teaching the kids how to create a believable… Continue

Added by L. Diane Wolfe on October 20, 2008 at 1:21pm — No Comments

AR CHAT DAY! Heroines get more --hero-- than they bargain for...

AR Hallowe'en Hiatus: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Themed Comps and Chats

NEXT CHAT! TOMORROW AT 10.00am to 2.00pm EST

Regular Third Tues Chat: 21st OCTOBER!

Our special guest is Rowena Cherry

Rowena Cherry

Heroines get more --hero-- than they bargain for...

10.00am - 2.00pm Eastern (daylight) time. 2.00pm - 6.00pm UK time

In the AR Yahoo Book Promo and CHAT… Continue

Added by Ella Backhart on October 20, 2008 at 12:36pm — No Comments

What Marketing Mistakes Are You Making?

Podcast on Write Now! Coach with host Rochelle Melander. Rochelle interviews three-time author and publisher Carol Denbow. Click link to listen in now!

http://rightnowcoach.com/podcast/

Also click on the following links for some great posts on book marketing

"Connecting With Your Market" at http://karenzemek.blogspot.com (scroll down to post)

"Marketing Mistakes"… Continue

Added by Author101 on October 20, 2008 at 11:10am — 2 Comments

Book review for "Afterthoughts"

The mind is a powerful thing. Paige Aldridge learns this and more in Lynn Tincher's "Afterthoughts".

Sarah, Paige's foster sister was there for her when she was found beaten without memory of the past few months. When her nephew is found dead just over a year later, Paige starts having scary flashbacks. She tries to focus and be there for her adopted sister but things only get worse.

Paige ultimately believes she is losing it until a mysterious woman shows up, willing to help her.… Continue

Added by Lynn Tincher, Author on October 20, 2008 at 6:41am — 1 Comment