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This Week 192

Getting out of the office last week was a treat. My partner and I visited Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. Such beautiful places and it was nice to have a break together. One of the things I love about having time off is that I return refreshed and with new ideas. This short respite was no exception.

In my quest to keep moving forward, I've spent time over the past weeks removing projects from my life that are no longer satisfying. I've slashed out things that served their… Continue

Added by Gregory A. Kompes on September 11, 2008 at 9:46am — No Comments

No more recess

This week's Mr. Teacher column on education.com is titled "Give Me a Break," and it is the story of a school year without recess. Well, 2 weeks of a school recess with only 2 days of recess, anyway. Read the full story and weigh in if your school has done anything this drastic!

Learn Me Good

Added by John Pearson on September 9, 2008 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Interview with Author Shobhan Bantwal

Mini Bio for Shobhan Bantwal:

I was born and raised in India and came to the U.S. as a young arranged-marriage bride 34 years ago. I have embraced American culture and the U.S. has been my home all my adult life. Arranged marriage is an exotic and odd concept for most Americans, but in my culture it is the norm.… Continue

Added by Michelle L Devon (Michy) on September 9, 2008 at 3:14pm — No Comments

Inteview With 9/11 Author

Last year I got to meet an incredible individual, Chaplain Bob Johnson.

His book, "I Saw God", chronicles his experience at Ground Zero after 9/11.

I recently interviewed Bob, and don't let his simple answers fool you - he's an incredibly passionate person and his book will touch your heart!

Thanks Bob for sharing your experience with the world!

Describe “I Saw God” and what readers will experience through this book:

This book was… Continue

Added by L. Diane Wolfe on September 9, 2008 at 12:45pm — No Comments

Glastonbury wins Cover Design Award

I'm over the moon that my forthcoming novel 'Glastonbury' (Steel Waves Publishing), has won The Authors Lounge Best Cover Art Design Award http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/BestCoverArt.htm for August 2008. This is the third of my covers to have received this publicly voted accolade this year and I'm really delighted and so grateful to all of those who voted and helped the book receive this wonderful… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on September 9, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

The Aspiring Author has a new home

I moved The Aspiring Author to a new home. There's a list of some of my Writer2Writer articles, information on an online writing community, articles about fear of failure and fear of success, and a new blogroll with resources for writers. I also have a survey going, which asks if your are participating in NaNoWriMo this year and a place for you to share your NaNoWriMo experiences.

Come check out my new digs at… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on September 8, 2008 at 8:59pm — No Comments

THE BROWNSTONE POETS READING SERIES: Remaining September Schedule: Tuesday, September 16 at 7PM at The Fall Cafe Joel Allegretti & Richard J. Newman Bios: Joel Allegretti Joel Allegretti …

THE BROWNSTONE POETS READING SERIES:

Remaining September Schedule:

Tuesday, September 16 at 7PM at The Fall Cafe

*Joel Allegretti & Richard J. Newman*

Bios:

Joel Allegretti

Joel Allegretti is the author of The Plague Psalms, which appeared in 2000 from The Poet’s Press and is now in its third edition. His second collection, Father Silicon, also from The Poet’s Press, was selected by the Kansas City… Continue

Added by Patricia Carragon on September 8, 2008 at 8:24pm — No Comments

Author101 University Atlanta - OCT 1 AND 2

Registration has just opened for AUTHOR 101 UNIVERSITY, October 1st & 2nd in Atlanta

get the details here http://www.author101university.com and take the fast track to becoming a successful

author.

It's just prior to Armand Morin's BigSeminar

Mark Victor Hansen is the emcee of the event and Mark, Rick and I want to see you in Atlanta.

If you are an author or want to be an author, I promise you - these two days will change your

life!

We have an action… Continue

Added by Rick Frishman on September 8, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

My Introduction - Hello! ADHD and Me and You!

Hi Everyone,

I love marketing; it's a passion of mine. I am a Marketing Manager and Public Affairs Representative for a global organization, and of course, I have published my own book. My experience in marketing and public affairs has helped me get the word out about my book through my personal blog and other avenues. www.adderworld.com

Although my book is a memoir about my life living with ADHD, there is so much more to it than… Continue

Added by Bryan on September 7, 2008 at 7:48pm — No Comments

What If -A Great Writer’s Block Remedey

Truthfully writing comes really easily to me. I hardly ever have writers block and I hardly run out of idea. But I think that’s just me, because my friends seem to not have this ability what so ever so I decided to write this up.

With beginning to right a book, a fiction mind you, there is always a issue. It doesn’t matter weather you like to write horror, sci-fi, action, drama or even fantasy. (Or if you weird like me, you’ll try to blend the genres in order to make something new)… Continue

Added by Samie Foster on September 7, 2008 at 7:08pm — No Comments

Meet me in Houston, Texas in two weeks!

What could you do with 5 to 10 million new visitors to your website? You could sell thousands of books. You could generate an email list of thousands and thousands of avid fans. You could build a top-rated website that allows you to generate on-going income for years to come. You could dominate the organic search results from Google, Yahoo!, and whatever else comes along. You could change the world. It is your choice.

John Kremer's next Ten Million Eyeballs Event will be held in… Continue

Added by John Kremer on September 7, 2008 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Taking pre-inventory

I was just looking at the Pre-inventory math test that my kids took last Wednesday. 20 questions that are supposed to be a review of 2nd grade skills that my kids (theoretically) learned last year. Realistically, there are 2 really hard questions on there, 2 others that are kind of tricky, and 16 that are practically no brainers.

I'm pleased to say that I DID have one student who scored a 90. He rocked the test. The next highest score was 60, and the average was around… Continue

Added by John Pearson on September 7, 2008 at 5:27pm — No Comments

AWARE ENTREPRENEURS ~ Are You Ready to Give Your Gifts to the World?

Aloha!

Everyone comes into life with gifts. How you give those gifts - and if you give those gifts - is yours to decide. Many people have great ideas and visions and yet get stuck bringing their offerings fully into the physical world. Some people are unclear what their true life purpose is and so they flounder unsatisfied from job to job. Please don't stay blocked or stuck before accomplishing what you came here to do. We need your gifts as much as you need to give… Continue

Added by Peri on September 6, 2008 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Help for Sleep Walking

Will I need to seek that next? A crazy thing happened the other night. I was sound asleep, when a nudge woke me up. It was hubby handing me a glass of water (he keeps one on the nightstand by his side of the bed). Half asleep, I took it and baffled by this bizarre gesture, I wanted to ask for an explanation. But, to my shock, he was sound asleep.

With the glass in my hand, I wondered what to do, trying to figure out what was going on. So, I pulled off the covers, went around the bed… Continue

Added by Janet Perez Eckles on September 6, 2008 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Linda's answers questions about Wai-nani High Chiefess of Hawaii-Her Epic Journey

Pete Klien hiding out in the depths of the Adirondacks asks Linda pointed Questions about her historical novel Wai-nani. Tune in and find out how this book takes you to a place you can't get to any other way.

Added by Linda Ballou on September 5, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The Best Blog for Marketing to Women!

I’m excited to share with you that I have recently become a contributing columnist to eBrandMarketing—the No. 1 blog on marketing to women—published by Glam Media, which reaches 77 million unique visitors. You’ll hear from the foremost authorities on women, like Fara Warner, author of Power of the Purse.

My column, called (you guessed it!) Real You, spotlights what women are looking for in a brand… Continue

Added by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda on September 5, 2008 at 8:29am — No Comments

Amelia Research to Feature "The Cardinal Pirate"

Amelia Research, a treasure hunting firm located in Fernandina Beach Florida has decided to feature Doug Hanau's novel "The Cardinal Pirate" on their web page, Ameliaresearch.com.

Amelia Research has participated in numerous treasure hunting expeditions including searching for the Santa Margarita, sister ship to the Atocha first discovered by Mel Fisher. Amelia Research is also actively involved in searching for the San Miguel, which along with her sister ship, the Cierro, both sank… Continue

Added by Doug Hanau on September 5, 2008 at 4:20am — No Comments

Murder At The Altar - Book Preview

Reporter Terry Phillips investigates the 1933 assassination of Armenian Archbishop Ghevont Tourian in "Murder at the Altar" (Hye Books, 2008).

On Christmas Eve morning in 1933, the spiritual leader of Armenians in America, Archbishop Ghevont Tourian, is stabbed to death as he begins Sunday services. His infamous murder in a little New York City church is witnessed by hundreds of parishioners. The next day, this story is splashed on the front page of every major newspaper -- and no… Continue

Added by hyebooks on September 4, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

THE TONGUES WISH WAS WON

SOUL FOOD

A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.

No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are… Continue

Added by Clevette Harris on September 4, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Virtual Blog Tour: Memoir Author Angus Munro visits If Books Could Talk!

Angus Munro, author of the memoir, A FULL HOUSE - BUT EMPTY, will be stopping off at If Books Could Talk! A grade-school dropout learns that beyond his basic limitations hard work and dedication can breed success. A true story.…

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Added by Dorothy Thompson on September 4, 2008 at 11:57am — No Comments