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October 2009 Blog Posts (221)

New - Author's Guide to Planning & Selling At Book Fairs and Festivals

Author's Guide to Planning & Selling At Book Fairs and Festivals

The Authors Guide to Book Fairs will not only help you avoid costly mistakes at book festivals, it also walks you through selecting the events that are right for you and what supplies you need to succeed. The information in this guide will also show you how to promote your appearance at book signings so that you can maximize your novel’s exposure.

I hope that you will check it out.…

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Added by Author Larry J on October 18, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

2009 West Virginia Book Festival in Charleston

This year's trek from Philadelphia down to the2009 West Virginia Book Festival in Charleston was the last of three book fairs that my family and I have attended over the past three weeks. The indoor event held at the Charleston Civic Center was a welcome change from having to deal with the temper tantrums that Mother Nature threw during the fairs in Maryland and New Jersey. During the two day event I had the pleasure of meeting many fans of sci fi and fellow authors. Sales of my 2012… Continue

Added by Author Larry J on October 18, 2009 at 8:27am — No Comments

Reimann Books Anthology volume I

Reimann Books is now accepting entries for our anthology. We want to get a wide range of topics, so the contest is open to everyone. We will be publishing the first 100 entries, guaranteed. There is an entry fee of $25, and a chance to win $250. All published authors will receive a copy of Reimann Books anthology volume I. For more information, please visit www.reimannbooks.com

Added by K. L. Stewart on October 17, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

All America Bloodline Blues

[This is cross-posted from my main blog at FarrFeed. I'm publishing it here to see if this network is alive or dead! :-) What you really ought to do is read it there, because my graphics are way cooler than what works on these pages, AND there's an actual bull elk mating call sound you can play! But this is the kind of thing I write about. As long as you're here, enjoy! -… Continue

Added by John Hamilton Farr on October 17, 2009 at 9:28pm — No Comments

See What It's Like in Taos, New Mexico!

Here's the latest video from my FarrFeed Video channel at YouTube. It gives you a good idea of what it's like to walk around in my skin these days. I'm @TaosJohn on Twitter, which is where the title comes… Continue

Added by John Hamilton Farr on October 17, 2009 at 9:03pm — No Comments

The Biggest Case Scenario of Abuse

The Biggest Case Scenario to the continuation of “The Lives of Abused and Battered Women”

Men have gotten by with abusing women for centuries. When the first man got by with it I feel that it gave the other men the nerve to abuse their women also. If the men had been judged, or condemned for their actions this would never have lasted this long. At the first sign of abuse, if we women would have stood up for our rights, or did… Continue

Added by Barbara Hart on October 17, 2009 at 12:06pm — No Comments

Holly Jacobs and Staying in Love

It's day fourteen, the final day, of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Holly Jacobs is sharing her thoughts on staying in love. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it out. Stop by and tell us what you do to stay in love with your spouse or significant other and be entered to win a book from Evelyn!…

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Added by Renee Williams on October 17, 2009 at 9:47am — No Comments

#9 YE OLD ‘F’ WORD AGAIN! OUCH! LOOKING FOR ‘FINANCIAL’ SECURITY? HELLO! FINANCIAL SECURITY ISN’T SECURE AT ALL!

I cringe when someone says they are seeking ‘financial security’ because I know they are coming from an ego illusion! Security doesn’t come from how much money we have or don’t have. Security doesn’t come from having what we think we have to have…before we can be happy or ‘secure.’ Security doesn’t come from the acceptance and approval of any other human being in this world. Security doesn’t come from obtaining a long list of goals. There is only one security in this world and we are only… Continue

Added by Lily Finch on October 16, 2009 at 3:09pm — No Comments

Amber Kingston Receives Mom's Choice Award for her Book "Laura and the Leprechauns"

First time author Amber T. Kingston is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award for her book "Laura and the Leprechauns." The Mom's Choice Awards is known for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services.

"I truly believe that parents will be proud to share this tale with their children without worrying about whether the content is appropriate. I am honored to receive the Mom's Choice Award."

Newport Beach, CA… Continue

Added by Amber T. Kingston on October 16, 2009 at 2:52pm — No Comments

Stress-Test your book idea!

You’ve caught the fever to write a book. Great! Or at least you have set yourself the goal and you have a vision—clear or a bit fuzzy—of what your book could be. Your business or personal audience keeps suggesting that you put your message into a book, as if you hadn’t thought of that. All the consultants say you should write a book to establish yourself. You’ve had people close to you encourage you in the effort. You have done your brainstorming and scribbling and the “High Concept” has taken… Continue

Added by Gary Kliewer on October 16, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

Interview for Hybrid

Friday, October 16, 2009

Interview with Angie L. Reed

I've got a special treat for you guys today! The Paranormal Teen Book Club interviewed Angie L. Reed, author of the great paranormal teen romance novel, "Hybrid". Hope you enjoy it and remember to go out and get a copy!

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your book, Hybrid?

A: Hybrid is a paranormal love story with a shocking ending. Emily leaves Dallas,… Continue

Added by Angie L. Reed on October 16, 2009 at 9:50am — No Comments

One Noble Journey by Dixie Phillips & Bright Freedom's Song by Gloria Houston

One Noble Journey by Dixie Phillips at http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com with direct link to publisher website.

Dixie will be stopping in throughout the day to answer your questions.

Also, read my book review of Bright Freedom’s Song ~ A Story of the Underground Railroad by Gloria Houston at… Continue

Added by Donna McDine on October 16, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Evelyn Palfrey and Happily Ever After

It's day thirteen of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Evelyn Palfrey is sharing her thoughts on happily ever after. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it out. Stop by and tell us if you believe in happily ever after and be entered to win a book from Evelyn!

http://www.ahopefulromantic.com/tours/happily-ever-after-by-evelyn-palfrey

And if… Continue

Added by Renee Williams on October 16, 2009 at 7:14am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Selected by Readers Club

I'm so pleased that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' was recently selected as the book of the month by a readers Book Club some thirty miles from my home. I didn't know anything about it until I was told by one of the members who I happened to meet socially. Consequently each of the Book Club members had to buy a copy, and it was then read and discussed by the membership. I'm pleased to say that they appear to have… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on October 16, 2009 at 4:37am — No Comments

ONLY 100 LEFT I'm GIVING away my Business Credit Book FREE to the first 1000 people! NO catch! NO gimmick!

My staff and I had a meeting today about all of the emails that we receive from people wanting our product, but not being able to afford them. In my effort to EMPOWER others, I decided to give EVERYTHING away FREE to the FIRST ...1000 people!! All you pay is $6.95 for S&H! I have over 75k people in my database...so this will go quick! http://www.freebusinessbooktoday.com. NO EXCUSES! There is STILL time in 09 to make it… Continue

Added by April Mason on October 16, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

HAUNTING WALLPAPER

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Added by Cynthia Vespia on October 15, 2009 at 10:13pm — No Comments

Beverly Jenkins and Romantic Destinations

It's day twelve of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Beverly Jenkins is chatting about her most favorite romantic destination. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it out. Tell us what your favorite romantic destination is and be entered to win a book from Beverly!…

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Added by Renee Williams on October 15, 2009 at 1:56pm — No Comments

Before you start a new Business read "The Jelly Bean Principle"

My publisher, Oak Tree Press has found many ideas in the book for use by authors & publishers to promote new & existing books. But also great for any new or growing business. Many free small business articles at our website www.idealetter.com Justa ask & we'll email them.

Added by Barry Thomsen on October 15, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

A portion of Chapter Two from my Novel "My Mind's Telling Me No"

A portion of Chapter Two from my Novel "My Mind's Telling Me No"

Below is a portion of chapter two from my novel

Forgoing the last message I decided to go upstairs and climb into the tub to relax. When I walked into my bedroom I immediately flung my heels across the room. Those shoes were making my feet cry out for mercy. I then got undressed and placed my blouse and skirt in the hamper and headed to my master bath to turn on my water.

I began to… Continue

Added by Vanessa K Smith on October 15, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

Microsoft Enters the World of Forensics

My book Compulsion focuses on some of the most violent crimes that take place in our society, like murder, rape, and pedophilia, and the evidence that is needed to capture the perpetrators. Emily Stone is a freelance detective who shows great… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on October 14, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments