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A DEEPENED HUNGER ~ A VAMPIRE'S Journal

A Deepened Hunger will introduce you to Lucian Monroe~ a 400-year old vampire. Read his personal journal and see how it all began…

September ~ 1608

Deep beneath the earth, I sensed darkness had returned. Once more a burning pain tearing apart my soul—a hunger I feared never to quench. Suddenly she was there… the one with ebony eyes… the one who cursed me. I fought and fought. Yet she had the power of ten knights and drew my lips over the open wound. A drop of… Continue

Added by Donna A. Berry on August 23, 2009 at 10:40pm — No Comments

Get Published TV Episode #046 from Portofino in Italy

Traveling Tips For Authors . Dale Beaumont comes to you all the way from Portofino in Italy alongside the beautiful Italian Riviera. He shares with all you authors and aspiring authors traveling tips that can help you out while you are away and abroad.

Feel free to comment and leave your thoughts below.

Watch the episode now:…

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Added by Dale Beaumont on August 23, 2009 at 10:03pm — No Comments

Poetry Grows in Brooklyn Heights The Brownstone Poets presents: Elise Buchman, Charles J. Butler and Andrea E. Monroe on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2:30PM Park Plaza Restaurant 220 Cadman Plaza West ne…

Poetry Grows in Brooklyn Heights

The Brownstone Poets presents:

Elise Buchman, Charles J. Butler and Andrea E. Monroe on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2:30PM

Park Plaza Restaurant

220 Cadman Plaza West near Clark St. & Pineapple Walk

Brooklyn, NY 11201 - 718 – 596 – 5900

Take the A or C to High Street, 2 or 3 to Clark Street,

4, 5, M or R to Court Street, Borough Hall

$3 Donation – plus Food/Drink - Open Mic

Curated by… Continue

Added by Patricia Carragon on August 23, 2009 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Thursday, 9/3 at 8pm Kiva Thursday Reading Salon With Bob Heman, Matthew Hupert and Linda Lerner Kiva Cafe 139 Reade St. between Hudson and Greenwich Sts. TriBeCa, NY 10013 Free Hosted by Beebe Oko…

Thursday, 9/3 at 8pm

Kiva Thursday Reading Salon

With Bob Heman, Matthew Hupert and Linda Lerner

Kiva Cafe

139 Reade St. between Hudson and Greenwich Sts.

TriBeCa, NY 10013

Free

Hosted by Beebe Okoye

http://www.kivacafe.com/kiva_aboutus.html

By Subway

E, A, C, 1, 2, 3 to Chambers St.

R to City Hall

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Sunday, September 13 at 3PM

LEWIS H. LATIMER POETRY SALON

LEWIS… Continue

Added by Patricia Carragon on August 23, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Creating and Selling Your Own eBooks Online

A Guide for Writers and Newbie Internet Entrepreneurs

Selling eBooks (view my ebooks here) is by far my favorite and one of my most profitable ways to make money online. If you enjoy writing, it's easy to do, there are practically no production costs. The best part about creating your own eBooks is that you can make as much money as you want if you know how to write well, market your product, and create the kinds of eBooks that people want… Continue

Added by LaShanda Henry on August 23, 2009 at 2:27pm — No Comments

Stephens' Link

This is Stephens' Link, check it out:
http://www.webspawner.com/users/thejourneyclub/index.html

Added by Barbara Hart on August 22, 2009 at 10:34pm — No Comments

Final Days of Book Giveaways at The Book Connection

Many of the giveways we are currently running at The Book Connection are in their final days. Most of our summer giveaways end on August 31st, but the one for Jon Meacham's American Lion ends on August 27th.

For more details and for your chance to win, please visit The Book Connection.

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on August 22, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

BLACK WALL STREET

“The Rise and Fall”

I’m the author of the phenomenal novel “Just a Season” titled from the religious knowledge referring to a period of time characterized by a particular circumstance, suitable to an indefinite period of time associated with a divine phenomenon called life. During this passage through time I have come to realize that there are milestones, mountains, and valleys that we must encounter. This speaks loudly to the challenges of a proud people - African… Continue

Added by John Wills on August 22, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments

Tilly's Blog!

I'd like to invite all of my friends to visit the personal blog of Tilly, the amazing little rescued dog whose very own book, 'Tilly's Tale' will shortly be released. Tilly's blog is a fun place where the antics and adventures of her and the other 8 dogs in her very own 'pack' of rescued dogs will be regularly told in her own words. If you didn't know a dog could 'talk' please come and take a look at… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on August 22, 2009 at 1:31am — No Comments

A Book and a Chat with "The Story Siren"

Sometimes a show is so special that you have make it stand out above other shows, change your night extend the length of your show, whatever it takes. Tonight was one of those special shows.

A Book and a Chat with "The Story Siren"

Kristi alias "The Story Siren" has one of the leading lights in the YA blogging… Continue

Added by Storyheart on August 21, 2009 at 7:24pm — No Comments

Alternative Distribution Channels Stealthly Gain on Bookstores

In his article Minding The Store, Michael Norris claims Big Box and Specialty stores are more disruptive to book sellers now than the Internet was in the 1990s. He cites research from Simmons Market Research Bureau that 10 millino more consumers buy books in non-bookstore brick & mortar locations than use the Internet to procure their books.

Wow!… Continue

Added by Bill Frank on August 21, 2009 at 5:01pm — 2 Comments

10 TIPS TO NETWORKING online and offline

1. Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic,

building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others.

2. Ask yourself what your goals are in participating in networking meetings

so that you will pick groups that will help you get what you are looking for.

3.

Visit as many groups as possible that spark your interest

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Hold volunteer positions in organizations.

5. Ask open-ended questions in… Continue

Added by Sylvia Hubbard on August 21, 2009 at 9:40am — 1 Comment

Check Out Jim McDonald's new novel - Who Would I Be Wihtout

Hello Everyone,

I experience deep joy in writing this entry to let you all know that the novel is finally available! yea!!!

It's been a long journey as i am sure many of you know. Thank you all for being so supportive in the process, and yes, i am aware that the real 'work' begins now.

You can learn more about the book and my work on my website studentofexperience.com I invite you to… Continue

Added by James Patrick McDonald on August 21, 2009 at 5:56am — No Comments

A Book and a Chat with “Heather Cariou”

Sometimes we have to face up to things, to do what has to be done. Listen to my Book and a Chat with Heather Cariou author of a wonderful book... "SIXTYFIVE ROSES: A Sister's Memoir"

During the show heather shares with us, some of her early life, and how her sister Pam was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of four and… Continue

Added by Storyheart on August 20, 2009 at 5:44pm — No Comments

7 Favorite Things

Jenn from SapphireRomanceRealm sent me this very colorful blog award along with a couple rules about accepting it. I have to share my favorite 7 things and then pass the award along to 7 other blogs.

Come check out my picks and share yours at… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on August 20, 2009 at 8:53am — No Comments

Get Published TV Episode #044 - Different Book Titles

Different Book Titles. In this last episode about Book Titles Dale Beaumont recaps on all the types of book titles and shares with you examples of them all.

He asks you to see if you can identify which type or category each book title falls under.

Click here to watch this great episode now:

http://www.getpublishedtv.com/different-book-titles-episode-044

Added by Dale Beaumont on August 19, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

East- A Enchanting Must Read

East By Edith Pattou

WARNING A PIECE OF THE REVIEW HAS SPOILER. IT IS LABEL BY THIS MARK BEFORE AND AFTER ************************SPOILER*****************

Overall Rating: A Enchanting Must Read

I’ve seen this book in the libraries at school and even advertised online. And always wanted to get it and finally came to the conclusion that was one day it would not be sitting on my door step and broke down and bought it

The book is East by Edith Pattou. It;… Continue

Added by Samie Foster on August 19, 2009 at 8:35pm — No Comments

First Podcast Interview on my Blog Book!

You are invited to come and listen and critique! Tonight, 9 p.m. Central

W.E. A.L.L. show by R2C2H2 That Artivist on #BlogTalkRadio - http://tobtr.com/s/615573

Added by Susan Klopfer on August 19, 2009 at 7:58pm — No Comments

The Privateer Newsletter

If you haven’t signed up for the Privateer Newsletter, better hop to it before Friday’s release of the August issue. Get short, succinct info bytes on publishing news, reviews, one of my secret family recipes, and more. I understand just the lame pirate joke alone (tacked on to the end of each issue) makes it a worthwhile experience. For a smile and some food for thought, sign up here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePrivateerNewsletter/

Talk… Continue

Added by Danielle Thorne on August 19, 2009 at 3:44pm — No Comments

THOSE PESKY VERSES OF PAUL

Author Marilyn A. Hudson tackles a topic that has long afflicted many women in the Christian church. For one of the few times, the apparent limitations of women in the life of the church are examined by a woman. The words of the Apostle are balanced by examing the actions of Jesus Christ. Centuries of assumptions and "copycat" commentary are peeled away to reveal a world of new possibilities. The result may surprise some, anger many, and challenge all… Continue

Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on August 19, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments