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THE ECONOMIST Facts and Figures on Book Publishing in America

THE ECONOMIST reports in the June 7, 2008 edition that 411,000 new titles were published in America in 2007. The adult trade segment of the book publishing market grew at 4.3%. Since 1985, books' share of entertainment spending has fallen by seven percentage points. Books have changed little in the past half millennium, but they may be on the verge of going digital. Unlike digital music or video, however, digital books require consumers to change their consumption habits. Another new technology… Continue

Added by Bill Frank on January 4, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Celina Summers' Asphodel Cycle Garners Multiple Award Nominations

Well, it’s nomination season and the gods have been good to me again–so good that I’m still reeling.

You remember last year when The Reckoning of Asphodel was a Top Ten finalist in the Preditors and Editors Annual Readers’ Poll as Best Sci Fi/Fantasy Novel of 2007? This year has surpassed last year and I am literally gobsmacked.

The Gift of Redemption has been nominated by P&E for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel of 2008.

The… Continue

Added by Celina Summers on January 3, 2009 at 10:02pm — No Comments

Big Day at my Website!

I'd taunted my fans for months - and today, they finally got to read the big announcement concerning the future of my series!

Response has been really positive, although I am sure they are bummed that the final book won't come out until March 2010.

I also updated the site this past week with many new photos, articles and links, and I reorganized the pages.

www.thecircleoffriends.net

Added by L. Diane Wolfe on January 1, 2009 at 4:34pm — No Comments

The Constellation of Omens

Prepare for the release of one of the most significant books of our time by joining the fastest growing network at http://thesigns.ning.com.

Deborah Simpson's, "The Constellation of Omens: The Signs of the End of the World," will frighten, inspire and leave you awe struck with world predictions and biblical prophecies as never before witnessed, realized nor contemplated.

“Insightful, thought provoking.... Chilling! Deborah… Continue

Added by Deborah on December 21, 2008 at 1:54pm — No Comments

New Happenings at The Book Connection

Wow! December is just flying by. The cards have all been sent, the goodies have all been baked, and shopping is almost done. Like many, we've cut back this year, but The Book Connection is filled to overflowing with tons of great guest posts from authors, book reviews, and more seasonal titles for you and your family to enjoy.

Here's some of what you'll find:

Read all about The Santa Letters, For the… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on December 20, 2008 at 9:14pm — No Comments

Conversation with Editors!

Join Yvonne Perry and Carolyn Howard-Johnson on January 13 for "Conversation with Editors." Yvonne has a full service editing business and Carolyn is an editor and author of The Frugal Editor.

Ask your questions in the comments feature below this post or at http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com/2008/11/conversation-with-editors.html, and then sign up for the call here..

You do want to know how to impress agents and publishers… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on December 3, 2008 at 3:12pm — No Comments

I'm Bert Martinez, The Emotional Engineer, and seeking to network with success minded people so if you have a moment please send me a friend's request - thanks. You Were Created to Succeed! Bert Ma…

I'm Bert Martinez, The Emotional Engineer, and seeking to network with success minded people so if you have a moment please send me a friend's request - thanks.

You Were Created to Succeed!

Bert Martinez
www.bertmartinez.com
The Emotional Engineer-> Continue

Added by Bert Martinez on November 29, 2008 at 3:12pm — No Comments

...and the Universe conspires to offer me signs to press onward...

In my journey towards creating my follow-up novel to PRUOD SOULS, I can't help but witness the signs and the power of the Universe to conspire in my favor...and push me ever onward with finishing (and having the couage to write), "The Other Side of Glory."

Click here to read further...

~Bobby Ozuna

"Drawing… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on November 28, 2008 at 1:28pm — No Comments

Mark David Gerson Wins 2008 New Mexico Book Award for The MoonQuest

Mark David Gerson’s win, for The MoonQuest: A True Fantasy, was announced on November 21 at an Albuquerque awards banquet designed to honor authors in more than 30 categories from New Mexico and beyond.

His award, in the statewide contest, was in the Fantasy/Science Fiction category.

The MoonQuest, Gerson’s first novel,… Continue

Added by Mark David Gerson on November 22, 2008 at 8:41pm — 1 Comment

Free E-book for Writers

I've just finished and published an e-book for writers. Best of all, I've decided to give it away free. Stop by http://abookinside.blogspot.com to get details on The Writer In You free e-book.

Added by Author101 on November 9, 2008 at 2:19pm — No Comments

What's New at My Blogs

Hello all,

Coming out of lurker mode to share what's new at my blogs.

The Book Connection

* Announcement for the winner of the October Book Giveaway. October's book was Tim Bete's Guide to Pirate Parenting.

* Also look for reviews of My Dear Phebe by Janet Elaine Smith and Where Am I Sleeping Tonight? by Carol Gordon Ekster

* Two book giveaways are… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on November 1, 2008 at 2:16pm — No Comments

JUST A FOUR LETTER WORD

JUST A FOUR LETTER WORD

Just a four letter word with powerful meaning

Something to hang onto when there is no rope left

Nothing tangible, nothing you can touch

Yet we cling to it, some for dear life

REALLY!

HOPE, the little four letter word

It has kept many holding on to it,

When there was no reason to trust its magic,

Nor its ability to keep them from falling

Can’t imagine the… Continue

Added by Brenda Farrar-Ejemai on October 24, 2008 at 8:21pm — No Comments

Don't Start Your Weekday Mornings Without The Morning Nudge!

Need a Little Nudge Every Weekday Morning to Get Some Writing Done?

Writing is a lonely profession.

Day after day you face the blank page or computer screen hoping for some inspiration or motivation to get a little writing done.

Sometimes you just need a little Nudge to get started.

Subscribe to The Morning Nudge right now, and every weekday morning you’ll receive a few words of inspiration and motivation to help you get a little… Continue

Added by Suzanne Lieurance on October 1, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!

Wow, have I been busy. I'm working hard on the rewrites for my book,To Tell the Truth. Though I've been frustrated numerous times, it is coming along. For those of you who do not know about my book, check out my website, www.fayetollison.com. I will be glad when I finish this because I am missing the writing I was doing on my second book, The Bible Murders. It is a spin off of my first book and has both the main characters of my first book. I've been so busy I haven't been able to keep up with… Continue

Added by Faye Tollison on September 14, 2008 at 6:45pm — No Comments

Win a Free Copy of Hal Lanse's Read Well, Think Well

Education expert Hal W. Lanse is giving away a copy of his latest book, READ WELL, THINK WELL!

Synopsis: Millions of children struggle with reading-and even more struggle to understand exactly what they're reading. Read Well, Think Well will help you to teach your children to build the essential reading and comprehension skills they need to succeed in today's demanding school system. Teacher trainer and literacy… Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on August 26, 2008 at 10:18am — No Comments

VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Romantic Suspense Author Mary Burton Visits The Book Connection!

Mary Burton, author of the romantic suspense novel, I’M WATCHING YOU, will be stopping off at The Book Connection today!

A killer is on the loose. Lindsay O’Neil discovers the first victim in the yard at Sanctuary, the shelter for battered women that she runs in… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on August 25, 2008 at 8:35am — 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

Author Talks! with Leah Starr Baker, author of The Bunko Babes

Leah is available today and tomorrow to chat with readers about her book at Author Talks! as part of her virtual book tour with Blog Stop Book Tours. Please stop by and leave a comment or question for Leah!

Added by Mary Lewis on July 30, 2008 at 8:39am — No Comments

Tired Thoughts

Writing is a job - an atypical job - but still a job. I will stop at 5 p.m., just like any 9 to 5 worker. That's the only way the work gets don.

The advantage is that I am in my own house, sitting at the dining room table, wearing shorts and a T-shirt. And since it is the end of the day and I am doing routine tasks, I have been watching Oprah.

This morning I worked on the final rewrites for my novel, The Gate House. I finished the actual writing almost two years ago. Believe me… Continue

Added by Kathleen Heady on July 14, 2008 at 3:01pm — No Comments