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European Tours You Can't Pass Up

Sounds inviting, doesn’t it? I was a bit envious when a friend related her recent European tour. She described some delightful details. But the best part was that this great escapade was her husband’s surprise birthday gift. “The only thing is,” she said, “was that the trips from city to city required long bus rides.”

I know the feeling. The few times I rode in a bus going from point A to point B were endless, boring, hugely monotonous, and fatiguing. I could say I don’t know why,… Continue

Added by Janet Perez Eckles on August 9, 2008 at 10:07am — No Comments

The Challenges of Being a Publisher

As the founder and VP of a legitimate publishing company, very rarely do I open up about the challenges associated with running a business, particularly a publishing company. So, here are the facts, as I see them. So, maybe I should say here are my experiences.

When I first started, I was on my own. I wasn't married yet, and barely had enough energy to get out of bed, but I felt commissioned to help publish material that matters, that changes lives. I had on rose-colored glasses for… Continue

Added by Lacresha Hayes on August 8, 2008 at 8:21pm — No Comments

Dirty Little Secrets...Shuuu

Dirty Little Secrets…shuuuu

August 8th, 2008

How many of you hold on to some secret part of your past? Something you are ashamed of, have even asked God to forgive you for but, you can not forgive yourself?

I see this a lot. I think it is one of the slickest tricks Satan uses on us. He wants us to stay locked in guilt and shame so we will not be powerful in God’s kingdom. He knows your soul is not his to toy with, but he hopes by playing mind games with you he can keep you… Continue

Added by Barbara Smith on August 8, 2008 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Mary McCauley, The Paperback Writer

My book has come out on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble's website and www.publishamerica.com. I haven't received my copies of the book yet. I get so excited, that I almost make myself sick. The name of the book is Oklahoma Hearts Online.com.

I'm going to start try to arrange some signings soon. I have some good support people.

Blessings,

Mary McCauley

Added by Mary McCauley on August 8, 2008 at 9:47am — No Comments

A new approach to Mathematics and Statistics

This book contains the Syllabus for Commerce, Paper -1:

1 Logarithm

1.1 Introduction and Definintiion

1.2 Laws of Logarithm

1.3 Characteristics and Mantissa

2 Sets, Relations and Functions

2.1Review, Power sets and Cartesian Products

2.2 Relations

2.3 Functions

2.4 Graphs of Functions

3 Complex Number

3.1 Definition of Complex Number

3.2 Algebra of Complex Number

4 Quadratic Equations

4.1Nature of Roots of Quadratic… Continue

Added by Prof. Prakash Ramkrishna Khadilkar on August 8, 2008 at 4:02am — No Comments

New Book Review By The Entertainment Critic: The Last Patriot

The Last Patriot

THE ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC BOOK REVIEW, BY JAMES MYERS

www.theentertainmentcritic.com

www.theentertainmentcritic.net

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THE LAST PATRIOT

By Brad Thor

Published by: Atria Books, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: July 2008

Price: $26.00

352 Pages

ISBN-13: 9781416543831

Four Star Rating… Continue

Added by James Myers on August 8, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

New Interview From James Myers, The Entertainment Critic of Brad Thor on The Last Patriot

NEW INTERVIEW FROM JAMES MYERS, THE ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC: NEW YORK TIMES #1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR, BRAD THOR, AUTHOR OF THE LAST PATRIOT

Please check out the new interview by James Myers, The Entertainment Critic, of Author Brad Thor and his NY Times #1 Best Selling Thriller, The Last Patriot.

From the Publisher: “Brad Thor, master of suspense and New York Times bestselling… Continue

Added by James Myers on August 8, 2008 at 1:28am — No Comments

Looking for a fresh way to pitch your book in September?

Looking for a fresh way to pitch your book in September? Sept 8-14 is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week!

I encourage you to look at your books and see if there may be a slant you could add to it that relates to chronic illness.

If you are booking radio or TV programs right now, you may want to consider using the "chronic illness slant" on your pitch and letting the producers know the date is Sept 8-14, 2008.

As an author, I know I am always on… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on August 8, 2008 at 1:19am — No Comments

Can Non Profits Use Social Network Sites To Make A Profit?

Can Non Profits Use Social Network Sites To Make A Profit?

There's an old saying, "Rules without Relationship bring Rebellion"

I feel asking money before demonstrating purposeful charity can send mixed messages into the hearts of givers. In short if people give to "what you do," without loving it or having a heart for it, they will usually leave confused asking the question. "Why did I give them my money in the first place?"

In short Social Networks are an idea… Continue

Added by Prophet Ricky Dent on August 7, 2008 at 7:57pm — 1 Comment

Inspired by a Song

My book Return to the Heavens was inspired by this song, Never Too Late by Three Days Grace. (None of the real videos will work for some reason, but it’s the song that matters, so I found this.)

A lot of my writing is inspired by music actually. But a spark of an idea hit me when listening to this song, one of deep emotional suffering and needing the one you love so much you would go mad… Continue

Added by Quoren on August 7, 2008 at 7:15pm — No Comments

Writing a winning query letter

It's not enough to finish the manuscript. We also have to market the book to editors and agents. The first step is a query. I posted a sample query letter on my blog in the hope that it might help aspiring writers see what I do. Please pop over and take a peek.

Enjoy!
Em
www.emilybryan.com
PLEASURING THE PIRATE, "A delightful, witty romance!" ~ All about Romance

Added by Emily Bryan on August 7, 2008 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Writing a winning query letter

Added by Emily Bryan on August 7, 2008 at 6:26pm — No Comments

I Dare You!

I Dare You!

August 7th, 2008

Remember when you were a child, how you would dare each other to do crazy things? Sometimes you were frightened out of your whits, but you did not want to back down from a dare, so off you went! Well, I am going to dare you today. Let’s see if you are a scaredy cat now that you are grown!

I dare you to dream again! I dare you to actually dream of something you really want in this life, and then to go out and make that dream come true. As a… Continue

Added by Barbara Smith on August 7, 2008 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Worst Job Meme

Richie at Bell Ringers tagged me last week for a meme on, as the Comic Book Dude from The Simpsons would say -- Worst. Job. Ever.

I've had some pretty rotten jobs, though none that I would compare to some of the all-time worst jobs in the world. For instance, I am thankful that I have never been someone who sniffs other people's armpits to make sure deodorant is working. I have never had to pick up bat guano. I have never been a… Continue

Added by John Pearson on August 7, 2008 at 2:28pm — 1 Comment

THE TWILIGHT OF AMERICAN EMOTIONAL LIFE?

I would like someone at BMN to explain to me the psychological, emotional and literary significance of "Twilight," described as a young adult vampire novel. I think it's perverted, and demonstrates the degeneracy of American youth. Ted

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on August 7, 2008 at 2:04pm — No Comments

John Kremer is my featured guest on August 19th for a free teleseminar

Join me as I interview John Kremer on How to Sell more books faster, cheaper and easier than you thought possible!

If you are into book marketing, self-publishing, selling your books, book publishing, book promotion, e-publishing, selling e-books, free publicity, print-on-demand, POD publishing, writing books, internet marketing, online book publishing, website promotions, writing novels, or promoting books — and you want some free information and resources to help you sell books —… Continue

Added by Kathleen Gage on August 7, 2008 at 1:40pm — No Comments

Your Husband was in a Helicopter Crash in the Bering Sea

The “Tell-Your-Own-Story” military spouse contest sponsored by www.YourMilitary.com in connection with Lifetime TV’s Season 2 of ARMY WIVES has announced the contest winners. Their names and the winning essays can be read at www.YourMilitaryBlog.com.

Some contest essays are especially compelling. And for that reason I want to share some of these essays with my blog readers. The essays that I’ll… Continue

Added by Phyllis Zimbler Miller on August 7, 2008 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Haven't been to the Carnival in a while

What with my extensive travels lately and all, it seems I haven't entered or explored the Carnival of Education for a few weeks. This week, though, I'm back, and I'm pointing people towards Pass the Torch, which is where it is being held!

My post about things to do before school starts is featured, as are several other good… Continue

Added by John Pearson on August 6, 2008 at 9:21pm — No Comments

Carson In Washington

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5,6

On Saturday, Bobby and I put Carson on an airplane and he flew off by himself to Washington, DC. Five months ago, when his teacher nominated him to go to the Junior National Young Leaders Conference, I had some serious doubts. He's only eleven, he's never been away from home without his… Continue

Added by Joyce Schneider on August 6, 2008 at 8:48pm — No Comments

B. Jay Gladwell August Virtual Tour - What's Wrong With Mormons?

Join B. Jay Gladwell, author of the non-fiction/religious book, What's Wrong With Mormons? (Cold Tree Press, June '08), as he virtually tours the blogosphere in August on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion. B. Jay Gladwell is an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Having served… Continue

Added by JM on August 6, 2008 at 7:01pm — No Comments