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November 2008 Blog Posts (191)

Interview on how to get a book Published

Here is an interesting interview about publishing

http://www.sellingpower.com/video/index.asp?date=2/1/2007

Added by Rick Frishman on November 20, 2008 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Interview About Online Book Marketing

On November 20 Carol Denbow and Yvonne Perry will be discussing online book marketing. Carol has posed some great questions and Yvonne will give some informative answers on A Book Inside Blog. In this interview, you will learn how Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services helps authors with online book publicity. Discover why Yvonne decided to write her fabulous new e-book, Book Marketing in the Digital Age Online Promotion Made Easy (… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on November 20, 2008 at 7:34pm — No Comments

Turn Your Passion for Writing into a Career

Tonight at 7:00 central time, I'll be the guest on Authors Access. The topic for tonight's podcast is Turning Your Passion for Writing into a Career.

Find out more about Authors Access and listen to the show here.

Added by Suzanne Lieurance on November 20, 2008 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Great News from Canada

I'm delighted and amazed to have discovered that today, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' achieved its highest ever sales ranking at Amazon.ca. It was listed at number 1,475 in their rankings. It's never even been that high in the UK or USA where it has done very well indeed and I'm so pleased that it has recorded such a great ranking in the country… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 20, 2008 at 11:01am — No Comments

This Week 200

The big news this week, my poem, Shifting Sand, has been selected for publication in the upcoming issue of the literary journal Mused. This is the second poem they've chosen and I have to give some credit to Laudably Tarnished, the poetry workshop I participate in each month. Workshops are a great way to improve your writing. If there isn't a group near you to join, why not start one? That's how our poetry group came to be.

We're into week three of NaNoWriMo. My plot needs some work,… Continue

Added by Gregory A. Kompes on November 20, 2008 at 10:42am — No Comments

Call for Submissions

I just finalized a contract with the publisher for my next book about business growth, due out in fall 2009. As with my previous books, the new book will include interviews with those who have achieved success. I am looking for compelling stories about business growth - those who overcame challenges, have a unique story to tell and who have crossed over into a bigger level of business success. If this sounds like you, please send me an e-mail… Continue

Added by Stephanie Chandler on November 20, 2008 at 12:40am — No Comments

101 Ways to Rock and Be Rocked by Twitter

By: Shama Hyder (www.AftertheLaunch.com)

Use your real name. Save the company bit for the info section.

Use a picture that shows your face. Skip the silly goggles, hats, and political stickers. Show me who you are!

Create a twitter background that gives people a quick synopsis of who you are. Learn how to create your own here.

Share a link to your own blog posts.

Find a cool new tool? Share it. My latest find-… Continue

Added by Pam Perry on November 19, 2008 at 11:53pm — 10 Comments

Check Out My Latest Interview

I was interviewed by Brenna Lyons. You can find my interview at http://brennalyonsden.blogspot.com/2008/11/interview-time-with-pam-kinney.html .

Pamela K. Kinney/ Sapphire… Continue

Added by Pamela K. Kinney/Sapphire Phelan on November 19, 2008 at 5:19pm — No Comments

‘Food’ for Thought - Part I

“Societal choices, more often than not, are the result of expediency, statistical fallacy, sentiment, political or media pressure, or personal prejudice and vested interest.”

David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.

Power vs. Force

I received a comment after posting a blog titled ‘Acceptance, Compassion & Tolerance Out of Anger & Resentment”, which was the… Continue

Added by T.S. (Tim) White on November 19, 2008 at 10:20am — No Comments

Thankful

1Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.

2Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.

3If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

5I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

6My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch… Continue

Added by Aaron Jones on November 19, 2008 at 1:35am — No Comments

A Book Inside Final "Special Interview" with Yvonne Perry

It’s finally here! A Book Inside Blog last “special interview” for 2008. Our final guest will be Yvonne Perry, creator of Writer’s In The Sky. Yvonne will be discussing the importance of marketing and her latest release.

Join us on November 20 for this informative discussion. The post will remain for a few days so if you can’t make it on the 20th, stop by as soon as you can. Don’t forget to leave us a comment or “Digg” us!

Visit… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 19, 2008 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

New Review for KEY LIME SQUEEZE

There are a few books that you begin to read and know you in for a treat! Key Lime Squeeze is one of those rare books. Be prepared to miss meals, appointments and phone calls as you join Joe Banks on his adventures.

From the first page, to the last line, this exhilarating novel takes its readers on a roller coaster ride of emotions, tears, laughter, intrigue and tension. Trying to out-guess the plot is a waste of time. Even the good guy/bad guy border is hard to define. Just when you feel… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on November 19, 2008 at 12:13am — No Comments

A Christmas Murder Scavenger Hunt

Work the Clues!

The Devil Can Wait

Another Sam Harper Crime Mystery

by

Marta Stephens

Nine bodies, a cursed relic linked to a Christmas Eve prophecy, and no suspects. While homicide detective Sam Harper hunts down the guilty, YOU can track the clues in “The Devil Can Wait” for a chance to win an autographed copy of “Silenced Cry,” the book that launched the Sam Harper Crime Mystery series and received honorable mention at the 2008 New York Book… Continue

Added by Marta Stephens on November 18, 2008 at 8:50pm — No Comments

Marta Stephens Chat

on my radio show at ... http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kims
She will be chatting about her latest release, THE DEVIL CAN WAIT, the contest she is offering and just good old chatting about writing in general.

We will be online at 730 CST tomorrow night.

Added by Kim Smith on November 18, 2008 at 8:35pm — No Comments

Reader Reviews from Amazon

Great book on a tough topic

By K. Grawitch

As a school social worker who works with children and teens, I try out books of all kinds that might speak to kids. 'For Love of Teddy' is a terrific choice for anyone who wants to broach the topic of drug use and the importance of making good choices with preteens and teens. It could be used with a classroom group or at home with your own children. The subject matter is serious, but the author approaches it in a realistic, but not… Continue

Added by Jo Fulkerson on November 18, 2008 at 6:28pm — No Comments

Participate, Help Host and Guest, Help Yourself: That's How It Works! (-:

So, I hope you'll join Marla and me at Inspirations Station. Here's the infor from my Sharing with Writers newsletter.

Carolyn Howard-Johnson will be interviewed on InspirationStation live on Thursday, Dec. 11, 3:30 pm (Pacific Time, 6:30 Eastern) at www.blogtalkradio.com/InspirationStation. Hosted by Marla, Takiela and Sydney, it includes interviews of Leaders, Writers, Authors, and Speakers who are inspiration, positively impacting society. Sharing with Writers subscribers are… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on November 18, 2008 at 3:09pm — 2 Comments

"65 ThoughtFull Ways for Booksellers & Authors (and Their SmartPartners) to Delight and Serve Customers for Life"

To become their top-of-mind choice when book lovers are buying books, generate differentiating value and visibility – as you can best do with the right partners and methods. In an over-advertised world get introduced to prospective book buyers through organizations they already know and trust.

With the right alliances you can also attract… Continue

Added by Kare Anderson on November 18, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Please Visit and Check This Out...

I am the Home and Living Examiner at Examiner.com. (See: http://www.examiner.com/x-702-Home-and-Living-Examiner) I have articles up there pertaining to home and family including: decor ideas, how-tos, some recipes, holiday ideas, and a new feature called "Product and Profile," which is a Q & A interview with someone who invented home products. If you have or manufacture a home item, let me know or pass the… Continue

Added by Andrea Campbell on November 18, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Trying Something New....

I am trying something new. I started writing articles in the hopes of attracting new readers and friends.

I wrote 55 "how-to" articles from How to Look Good in Photographs, to How to Argue or how about How to De-Frizz Curly Hair and tons more.

I would like if you would click on the link below:

http://www.ehow.com/Search.aspx?s=AuthorAndrea&Options=0

(or you can… Continue

Added by Andrea Campbell on November 18, 2008 at 1:32pm — No Comments

And it just keeps on getting better

'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' continues to amaze me. As well as continuing to sit at Number one in the Amazon UK chart of Jack the Ripper books, 'Sorted by Average Customer Review' and also in the Ripper 'Crime and Mystery Thriller' chart, it has today recorded it's highest ever position in the overall Jack the Ripper Books (All categories) Best Seller chart on Amazon UK, currently standing at Number 8 out of a total… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 18, 2008 at 11:58am — No Comments