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December 2009 Blog Posts (209)

Create Your Order Form for 2010

This is THE time to get clear about what you want so you know what to aim at. Here’s a simple technique that helps you do this AND expand your magnetic energy.

Whatever you desire does not have to be important to others, only to you.

You know what you want in the areas of work, finance, family, personal development, spiritual development, social and intimate relationships, fun, and health. Or, maybe you sort of know what you want.

One way to amp up your energy… Continue

Added by Joyce Shafer, LEC and Author on December 10, 2009 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Unique Idea for Attracting Readers to Your Book

Here's a really cool idea. I've done this for some of my clients book illustrations that I created - and it's been a big hit.

Take the cover of your book and upload it to a site such as www.jigzone.com and create a puzzle out of it - then post it to your website or blog as fun entertainment for those who need to take a break.

Continue to add your illustrations or photos as puzzles to keep things interesting - or create a page that… Continue

Added by Shannon K Parish on December 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

This is the Video the Pharmaceutical Industry Doesn't Want You to Watch!

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Added by Markus Klinger on December 10, 2009 at 12:58pm — 1 Comment

Past & Future King Release

Start off the new year with an adventure! My latest book, "The Past And Future King," will be released on January 1st! It is a Lord of the Rings style tale and the first of a trilogy (naturally).

If You Liked The Lord Of The Rings, You’ll Love This Journey Into A World of Elves, Orcs, Wizards, Trolls & Fairies

Title: The Past and Future King

Author: Warren M. Mueller

ISBN: 978-1-58982-520-8

Release: January 1, 2010

Binding: Soft Cover

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Added by Warren M. Mueller on December 10, 2009 at 10:33am — No Comments

Being All About Self Never Creates Spiritual Wealth

I have not lived my life honoring you as God. Have you ever stopped being God? Has my worrying ever made you less toleratnt or more tolerant towards me? Has my self indulgence in anyway changed your plan for my destiny? What prayers have ever touched your heart? Have my fears prevented my prayers from being heard? To live by fear is to not live by Faith. Without Faith I can't please you. Have I ever pleased you? I know I've certainly grieved you. Splinters On The Carpenter's Floor @… Continue

Added by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on December 9, 2009 at 7:14pm — 1 Comment

Magical things happen when we knit our talents together to help others

You write - I draw. Another speaks and someone else has inventions and ideas. We limit ourselves too often by thinking that we can do everything ourselves. I'm probably the most guilty of all!

How cool is it during this Christmas season that authors, business people, speakers and those who want unique gift ideas can work together to help others less fortunate?

Think outside the box! What you have in your hand is what another needs and visa versa. You can bank on the fact… Continue

Added by Shannon K Parish on December 9, 2009 at 4:42pm — 2 Comments

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

This is my favorite time of the year. This marketing network is such a great place to meet other authors and publishers. I'm not as active here as I'd like to be, but learn a lot from all of you and wanted to just wish you all a wonderful holiday season and New Year.

I hope that everyone has a great 2010. Keep on writing.
Dianne

Added by Dianne G. Sagan on December 9, 2009 at 10:53am — 1 Comment

Susan Whitfield, guest blogger on Novel Works

Susan has written and published several mystery novels, GENESIS BEACH, and JUST NORTH OF LUCK. HELL SWAMP, the third novel, will be released by publisher L&L Dreamspell on February 21st. She is currently writing GATOR CREEK, set along the Cape Fear River in Wilmington.

Her article, "Inside the Mind of A Mystery Writer: Challenges" is posted on Novel Works today, December 9, 2009.… Continue

Added by Marta Stephens on December 9, 2009 at 8:05am — No Comments

6 Reasons an Editor Stops Reading

Last summer at RWA Nationals, I moderated an editor panel that was a real eye opener. I read the beginning of several dozen manuscripts and the authors took a public bath with the editor's comments. Today, December 9th, I'll be blogging with Marie-Claude Bourque (American Title Winner!) at her writer's blog MuseTracks. I'll be sharing the top 6 reasons editors stop reading. If you're an aspiring writer, you won't want to miss this.… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on December 9, 2009 at 6:40am — No Comments

Repulsion Thrust by Magdalena Ball

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on December 9, 2009 at 6:40am — No Comments

Heart-Boosting Poetry by Barbara Hart

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on December 9, 2009 at 6:36am — No Comments

Book Review: Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory by Ellen Tanner Marsh

As reviewed by NY Times best selling author

Ellen Tanner Marsh

Any Christian surveying the current state of modern poetry could easily become discouraged, given that much of that poetry can only be categorized as nihilistic. At worst, such poems seemingly promote despair and violence-against society, the church, or even against oneself. At best, they consist of self-centered whining and overdramatic emotionalism, completely devoid of spiritual muscle and ethical… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on December 9, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments

Super-Rich, Famous, Married Men and Their Lovers Murdered In The Act.

Reality? Not yet. And, fortunately, this is not about the unfortunate Tiger Woods scandal, exactly. The Widowmaker, a recently published 384 page novel, by author Gene Cartwright, writing as ‘Michael Manstar’ is ahead of its time. But as today’s headlines show, time may be catching up.

The Widowmaker

Heat of The Night 382p.

Soft-cover

© 2008-2009 Gene Cartwright…

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Added by Gene Cartwright on December 9, 2009 at 2:15am — No Comments

Between Life and Death

Between Life and Death - It is the summer of 1977, on the cusp of a technological revolution that will soon cause the world to shrink. Seventeen year old James Earl Williams arrived in Natchez, Mississippi, looking forward to a new beginning far from the world of his New Jersey childhood.

After…

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Added by David Pyle on December 8, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

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THE NEW BOOKS BY COMEDIAN/ENTREPRENEUR/AUTHOR: DERRICK ELLIS ENTITLED: FROM SELLING DOLLAR COMEDY TICKETS TO STARTING MY OWN CLOTHING AND PRODUCT LINE "HOW I GOT GHETTO RICH IN THE STREETS" AND THE SECOND BOOK IS ENTITLED: "I WANT TO LAUGH" ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!!

HOW I GOT GHETTO RICH IN THE STREETS is about overcoming obstacles and struggles as well as tips on running a sole proprietorship business and steps one must take in order to start a clothing and product line. What makes this… Continue

Added by Derrick Ellis Enterprises, Inc. on December 8, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

A tip of the hat from Sherlock Holmes

Some of my earliest memories of reading center on the excitement I found in the pages of the Sherlock Holmes stories. I was just a lad, so I was forever looking up those huge words Sir Athur Conan Doyle used in his narratives with Holmes and Watson. I couldn't pronounce most of them, and I was quite sure they would never come up in conversations with my school mates, but I was determined to understand every aspect of the stories. Doyle made quite an impression on me, and that excitement has… Continue

Added by R. Michael Phillips on December 8, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

How to Find Your Infinite Abundance

Infinite abundance is our modern-day sought-after Holy Grail. But, if you seek it, it’s because you don’t know where to look.

Let’s cut to the chase with a parallel. If you want to listen to, say, soft rock on the radio, you turn on the radio, tune to a station that plays soft rock, and—voila!—you’ve made the desired connection. However, I ask that you shift focus from the outcome to the process.

Did you create a detailed plan and strategies to follow step-by-step to tune… Continue

Added by Joyce Shafer, LEC and Author on December 8, 2009 at 1:37pm — No Comments

The Lives of Abused and Battered Women, reviewed by Irene Brautigam

The Lives of Abused and Battered Women

reviewed by Irene Brautigam

Barbara

I have just finished reading your book with a box of tissues beside me. I must say that although I have had some bad relationships in my life, I really felt your pain to be greater and women everywhere should be thankful that you have shared your personal experiences with them. This took a tremendous amount of courage on your part to tell your… Continue

Added by Barbara Hart on December 8, 2009 at 11:14am — No Comments

First review for Love's True Enchantment!

Yes, it brought a tear to my eye. A good, sweet, wonderful tear.

Here, see for yourselves!

http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/loves-true-enchantment-by-judith-leger.html" target="_blank">Long and… Continue

Added by Judith on December 8, 2009 at 8:06am — No Comments

Free Poetry Writing Contest WINTER & POEMS – win cash with your poems

There is currently running a free-to-enter poetry contest on BookRix for poets and readers. The theme is "Winter & Poems". Prizes on the line include $1.600,00 in prize money for writers, "fame!" and Amazon vouchers (each worth $20) for voting readers. The 10 best-rated poetry books will be given to an independent jury consisting of the Georgia Writers Association and a professional writer who works for BookRix as a freelancer.

Perhaps you want to submit your own poetry in the… Continue

Added by Nils on December 8, 2009 at 6:03am — No Comments