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Writing Competition for Students

NEW VOICES Blog Post:

Calling All Authors:

Do you remember your first dream?

Epic Authors presents the 2010 New Voices Writing Competition for young writers. This free annual contest provides the opportunity for budding authors to submit and be judged, and to win and be published.

“Viewpoints are rapidly changing in the publishing industry and our school systems regarding e-publishing. EPIC’s members have been on… Continue

Added by Danielle Thorne on August 14, 2009 at 8:41am — No Comments

Check out my first radio interview on Book Bites for Kids!

I had a wonderful time on Book Bites, yesterday. Suzanne Leiurance and I talked about my first children's book, Moving Through All Seven Days.

Preview

Check it out on my blog;

http://educationtipster.blogspot.com

Thanks, Kathy… Continue

Added by Kathy Stemke on August 14, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Top 10 Romance/Women's Fiction Agents from Publishers Weekly

Are you in the Great Agent Hunt? Let me give you a place to start. I've re-posted a list of the TOP TEN ROMANCE/WOMEN'S FICTION AGENTS from Publishers Weekly on Emily Bryan Romance along with some other odds and ends.

Ever wonder where other writers come up with their story ideas? I reveal one of mine at The Chatelaines. It just might surprise you. And it's a source you can use,… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on August 14, 2009 at 6:35am — No Comments

Impressions From Zermatt-Matterhorn i9n Switzerland (Satis Shroff)

Impressions From Zermatt-Matterhorn in Switzerland(Satis Shroff)

Sunrise at the Gornergrat 3089 m above sea level and a hearty Continental breakfast in the 3100m high Kulmhotel Gornergrat. What a delightful and unforgettable experience with the panorama of the Alps right in front of you. For people who’ve been to the Himalayas, it’s like breakfast at Lukla or Namche Bazaar. Albeit, with the exception that the Swiss do pamper you with the very best from their kitchen and… Continue

Added by Satis Shroff Lecturer, Writer on August 14, 2009 at 4:33am — No Comments

Impressions From Zermatt-Matterhorn in Switzerland (Satis Shroff)

Impressions From Zermatt-Matterhorn in Switzerland (Satis Shroff)

Sunrise at the Gornergrat 3089 m above sea level and a hearty Continental breakfast in the 3100m high Kulmhotel Gornergrat. What a delightful and unforgettable experience with the panorama of the Alps right in front of you. For people who’ve been to the Himalayas, it’s like breakfast at Lukla or Namche Bazaar. Albeit, with the exception that the Swiss do pamper… Continue

Added by Satis Shroff Lecturer, Writer on August 14, 2009 at 4:30am — No Comments

"My Mother's Voice"

Today is my late mother's birthday. The following poem, at the beginning of my novel, 'Half Moon, Full Heart,' is my tribute.

I am often asked how, given my background in engineering (BSEE in another life), I came to write. I respond by blaming/crediting the fact I was born at the right address in a small Texas town: my mother and father lived and loved there. Except for that fact, my life may have been woefully different. My dear mother taught me to read at the age of… Continue

Added by Gene Cartwright on August 13, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Major Book Publishers with Marty Wilson - Get Published TV Episode #040

Major book publishers are another option that you should explore when considering publishing your book. In this blue couch interview episode Dale Beaumont is joined with Marty Wilson.

He tells his story and talks about his book which is quite unique and will open your eyes to different publishing options.

Click below to watch this episode now:…

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Added by Dale Beaumont on August 13, 2009 at 10:26pm — No Comments

I'll Take AMTRAK Any Day Over Flying; Good Place For Writing While Traveling

While sitting out in our cool back lawn surrounded by daisies, drinking a freshly minted iced tea and reading about Continental’s mistreatment of passengers, it struck me. I could have been on that plane! Talk about lack of customer care! I will NEVER fly Continental again, or any other airlines that does this to customers. Continental should join up with Congress and the private insurance industry. Perfect fit.

I get more writing done when riding on AMTRAK, anyway. I'm flying out to… Continue

Added by Susan Klopfer on August 13, 2009 at 7:16pm — No Comments

Contracts Just Signed for Three Books!

I just had to share some wonderful news -- I've signed contracts for three books to be published with Class Act Books. They are, Lost Echoes, a time travel romance, Veracity In Truth, a Regency Romance, and Faith and Fallibility, the sequel to Veracity In Truth.

I couldn't be happier! And, my other writing is going well, with… Continue

Added by Rob Shelsky on August 13, 2009 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Rocky Mountain Oasis

Check out Lynnette Bonner's new book from OakTara, Rocky Mountain Oasis--I just put reviews on Amazon, B&N, and CBD. This is an excellent Western Romance novel.

Added by L.D. Alford on August 13, 2009 at 4:21pm — No Comments

Who Killed Emmett Till -- Video

Just posted an incredible video at free blogbook, Who Killed Emmett Till? Very historical, includes interview with Mose Wright, Till's uncle. I hadn't seen this video before and it contains excellent footage of interviews showing the life and times of people living in the Mississippi Delta. This would be a good video for school kids to see since it even goes into the trial phase.

This event represents the first time that… Continue

Added by Susan Klopfer on August 13, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments

Free Blog Book -- Who Killed Emmett Till?

Just added the seventh post to this blog book. This chapter is set at the time following the First World War when black veterans returning home were feared by whites, believing the returning soldiers would demand new rights. Also covers the Elaine Massacre across the Mississippi River. Klansman and planters from the Delta crossed the river to help kill possibly 1,000 black tenant farmers who were trying to organize and improve their work and living conditions.

Go to… Continue

Added by Susan Klopfer on August 13, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Battered Clergy: from Victim to Victor...Book Club Review...get your copy now!

Reviews Written by

C. A. Webb "Conversations Book Club" (Jackson, MS)

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Battered Clergy: From Victim to Victor

by Rev. W. S. Polk (Dr. Joseph B. Howard, Sr.)

Edition: Paperback

Price: $13.95

Availability: In Stock

Christians are… Continue

Added by Dr. Joseph B. Howard on August 13, 2009 at 9:39am — No Comments

Book Promotion: A Big Idea With Little Cost

You've seen it: Book-marketers and promoters offering "final opportunities" grab a great book promotion for "$1500.00" off the regular price. I've seen these and thought: "Wow, no way I can pass up a deal like that." Right.

Well here's a book promotion opportunity you truly cannot afford to pass up.

Here's Book Promotion You Can Use… Continue

Added by Gene Cartwright on August 13, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Eyes Of The Dead by Jennifer N. Fields

“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 August 13, 2009 at 5:31am — No Comments

Creativity Cafe by Emily Townsend

“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 August 13, 2009 at 5:28am — No Comments

New Award Winner

I am so excited and wanted to share. Book 1 of my Crypto-Capers Series, The Case of the Missing Sock, has just won an award by a children's magazine for 2009 Preferred Choice Award. If anyone would like to checkout my children's series please do. You can read about my books on my page or you can check out my website to learn more about my series. www.reneeahand.com
Thanks
Renee Hand

Added by Renee Hand on August 13, 2009 at 5:10am — No Comments

Good Book Titles To Stimulate Your Mind – Episode #039

In this episode Dale Beaumont continues from yesterday’s episode and explains a further two types of titles that you could use to name your book.

He demonstrates all these different types with examples and helps you to get those creative juices flowing.

Click here to start watching now:

http://www.getpublishedtv.com/good-book-titles-episode-039/

Added by Dale Beaumont on August 12, 2009 at 9:59pm — No Comments

Next by Michael Crichton Smoothie Review

Next By Michael Crichton

Overall Rating: Dull start, but adds up to a terrifying tomorrow

So to all of our knowledge this is the last published book written by Michael Crichton. His last novel was one that was different than all of the rest. With every book he wrote something involving a scifi issue. But this was something that he never attempted before. He wrote about a terrifying future of science if it is not controlled in this book Next.

So it’s hard… Continue

Added by Samie Foster on August 12, 2009 at 8:52pm — No Comments

Favorite column...yummy heroes

Check out what historical romance author Jessica Trapp has to say about heroes.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Jessica-Trapps-yummy-hero

Enjoy!
Teri

Added by Teri Thackston on August 12, 2009 at 5:54pm — No Comments