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October 2009 Blog Posts (221)

2-day Christian Writer's Conference as part of a 5-day Western Caribbean Cruise

Added by Lynn Pinder on October 14, 2009 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Kitten Diaries - FREE

I have 200 copies of 'Kitten Diaries' to give away for free.

'Kitten Diaries' is a book for cat lovers of all ages, and you can have your copy absolutely free.

The only thing I am charging for are the mailing costs, which is $6.

Even though the book is free, $1 per copy will be donated to a cat shelter.

Below are the first few pages of the story ...

For a while I lived in a cat shelter.

Then one day my friends and I were put in cages, loaded into… Continue

Added by Conny Manero on October 14, 2009 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Amazon's Kindle Reader

Hi, I'm Charles Harbin, I publish e books on Amazon's kindle. I've got about a hundred titles for sale, none of which I wrote. Whether we like it so much or not the electronic reading device is the read of the future...and it's here now. Kindle or no, some electronic reading device or another is going to become the read of the future. It's good and bad, pro and con, upside and downside, regardless, it's here now and there's no getting away from it. Purchase a book on Kindle and who owns it?… Continue

Added by Charles on October 14, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Are There Two Varieties of Psychopaths?

I recently came across an interesting article explaining that psychopaths may come in two varieties: psychopaths who are incarcerated for criminal acts and psychopaths who may never be incarcerated or caught for their criminal acts.

I thought this was an interesting concept to ponder and wondered what significant outcome this would render for the criminal… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on October 14, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Operation EBook Drop

Many of our deployed troops would spend their down-time reading, if they just had access to books. Some do have access to ereaders, iPods, Blackberries, PCs, and laptops. But they are starving for good books to read.

As my special Christmas project this year I've signed up for a wonderful program, Operation EBook Drop, started by a retired veteran, fellow author, Ed Patterson, who remembers those long hours when far from home. He is making it possible, along with… Continue

Added by Rebecca J Vickery on October 14, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments

Here's a DWP Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9uYAWmW9y8

Added by Matthew Vossler on October 14, 2009 at 8:03am — No Comments

Maureen Smith and Romantic Essentials

It's day eleven of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Maureen Smith is sharing her top five romantic essentials. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it out. Tell us what your romantic essentials are and be entered to win a book from Maureen!

http://www.ahopefulromantic.com/tours/romantic-essentials-by-maureen-smith

And if you missed the… Continue

Added by Renee Williams on October 14, 2009 at 7:42am — No Comments

Stuffed Roasted Peacock

I'm not the only one with a Christmas story out this year. My friend Amanda McCabe's THE WINTER QUEEN will be available November 1st from Harlequin Historicals! If you love the Elizabethan era, as I do, this title is an… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on October 14, 2009 at 5:51am — No Comments

Great Quote

Books are the trademark of civilization.

Added by Bill Frank on October 14, 2009 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

The Love He Saved Five Star Book Review Reviewers Favorite

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The Love He Saved

Carol Denise Mitchell

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Fiction - Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Reviewed for ReadersFavorite.com

Rating...Five Stars

Frankie Mae was in love. She loved Michael Jackson for as long as she could remember. She’d always dreamed of meeting him. One day while driving down the freeway, seventeen year old, Frankie saw a large flashy limousine. There… Continue

Added by Denise Coulter on October 13, 2009 at 5:58pm — 1 Comment

Teen Sex and Your Child

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, September 01, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Many parents make the mistake of NOT discussing the topic of sexuality with teens. Keeping silent will not keep teens from experimenting with heterosexual activities and even homosexual activities. Studies show that more teens are questioning their sexuality and most likely parents will be the last to know. It is estimated that in the U.S., a teen takes their own life every 5 hours because they are gay, bisexual, transgender, or… Continue

Added by Amber Lehman on October 13, 2009 at 5:32pm — No Comments

'...the beautiful, sweat-soaked black girl. She sat slouched...'

He paused, glanced back at the beautiful, sweat-soaked black girl. She

sat slouched in the passenger seat, breathing heavily, staring into her

lap with vacant eyes. Her bra was back in place now, but much of her

taut, flawless, creamy-brown skin was still exposed.

At 12 years old, Deborah Yvonne Davis had the sweet, innocent face

of a young girl, but the fetching body of a woman, years older. It was her

blessing and her curse.

Jonathan stared long… Continue

Added by Gene Cartwright on October 13, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Lori Wilde and The Second Time Around

It's day ten of the Endless Love Virtual Tour and Lori Wilde is chatting about the second time around. You don't want to miss this! Stop by A Hopeful Romantic and check it out. Share your thoughts about love the second time around and be entered to win a book from Lori!

http://www.ahopefulromantic.com/tours/the-second-time-around-by-lori-wilde

And if you missed the… Continue

Added by Renee Williams on October 13, 2009 at 8:28am — No Comments

Tuesday Two-fer

I'm blogging here and at www.romcominc.com! I'm talking about making Halloween costumes with my kids over there. We had some wild ones. Please come share your bright ideas for do-it-yourself Halloween fun! Oh! And you might win your choice of my backlist over there as well.

Here, I'd like to share the new widget from Dorchester of… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on October 13, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Guest Author, Carol Zelaya

Visit Carol Zelaya, author of Emily the Chickadee today at http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com

Added by Donna McDine on October 13, 2009 at 6:42am — No Comments

In Remembrance of Grandma - Poem & Background

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. In this installment, I share the background and poem "In Remembrance of Grandma".

I recognize that most of you reading this article will not know much about my maternal Grandmother, other than what you're able to glean from this page. However, there are universal lessons that need to be shared. This poem was originally… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 13, 2009 at 5:33am — No Comments

Poem: Dust (Humor)

Those disembodied remnants,

Earthly remains of unknown souls,

are now assembled at my doorstep.

Having piqued my attention,

who are these unwelcome houseguests?

Loved ones or Nordic heroes

who were consumed in funeral pyres?

How old are these molecules

that have been forever scattered

during these past centuries?

Unwanted leftovers of human containers,

eaten by microscopic mites,

nibble at my presence

and wait for my spirit to dry… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 13, 2009 at 5:32am — No Comments

California Women's Conference Promote Your Book

If anyone is interested in promoting their book at his conference coming up Oct 26th in Long Beach, CA
let me know. There will be 14,000 attendees there and it is a star packed event.

Here is their web site to lear more www.californiawomen.org

or email me luellen@specialdream.org

Thanks

Added by Luellen Hoffman on October 12, 2009 at 4:29pm — 2 Comments

Behind the Poem: Enjoy This Season

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. In this installment, I share a blurb regarding my poem "Enjoy This Season".

Lots of people like to surmise about the idea of living in a different period of recorded humanity, such as: Italy's Renaissance (circa 1400-1600 ad), the building of the Greek or Roman Empires, the time of Christ and so forth. However, not me.… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 12, 2009 at 2:53pm — No Comments

Is there such a thing as unnecessary book marketing material?

I had a discussion with someone who stated that some marketing material is unnecessary as they won't make a difference ini book sales. I 100% disagree and believe that every piece of marketing material is needed and it isn't just about having the marketing material but how you use it. Is it just me or do you agree with this individual.
Is there such a thing as unnecessary book marketing material?

Added by ZLS Publishing, LLC on October 12, 2009 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments