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Barack Obama, a turtle, knop throwing and chocolate you sniff

A while ago, I joined IDPA (Independent Publishers Association) and with that managed to get my book on their stand at the London Book Fair and a couple of other large fairs later this year.. (You never Know).

I have just received their report at all the follow up with publishers from the UK, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Japan, The Netherlands,… Continue

Added by Storyheart on May 8, 2009 at 2:47pm — No Comments

Tips to Query a Publisher

Your first step in querying a publisher should be to order the book Writer’s Market. The book is available through Amazon.com for about $20. Writer’s Market includes 4,000 listings for book publishers, consumer magazines, trade journals, and literary agents. Most publishers’ listings in the book will tell you if they accept new authors,… Continue

Added by Author101 on April 27, 2009 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

The Intent of the Soul -- Sedona Talk Radio host, Ernie Vecchio, interviews Chariss Walker about her soul journey

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Added by Chariss on April 23, 2009 at 8:57pm — No Comments

NEW - Wednesday Version of "A BOOK AND A CHAT"

Is "A Book and a Chat" popular? I guess so...

I have had so many writers, agents, publicists and blogger's asking to appear on my Saturday show "A BOOK AND A CHAT" I am full until mid July and even have bookings as far ahead as September.

So there was only one thing for it... Start a second show on a Wednesday Night!

So starting this Wednesday April 22nd I will now also be hosting "A BOOK AND A CHAT" at 6:30pm EST.

My first guest is Cherie Burbach, who is… Continue

Added by Storyheart on April 21, 2009 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Want to know more about blog stats, secrets to search engines, and viral promotion?

“Targeting for Mountains Instead of Mole Hills” and “Climbing to the Top – A Search Engine’s Perspective”

1.) Targeting for Mountains Instead of Mole Hills

Imagine seeing sharp peeks and welcoming the sight-when sharp vertical slopes brings a smile to your face. Not often in life we anticipate the mountains. Blowing things out of proportion is something we try… Continue

Added by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 12, 2009 at 7:39pm — No Comments

Chapter One of Diary of a Sex Addict

Chapter One

“911 what’s your emergency?” the operator asked.

“It’s my daughter Tiffany! I just came over and found her unconscious in her bed! Please send someone over here right away! She can’t die!” Tiffany’s mother cried hysterically.

“Ma’am, I need you to calm down. What’s the address there?”

“Hold on, let me find something with the address on it.” Tiffany’s mother ran into the kitchen and found a letter with her address on it. “Okay, I found it.… Continue

Added by Shalona L. Amos on April 7, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Fans inundate Natalie Cole with offers of a kidney

Natalie Cole's fans want to give her a kidney. The 59 year-old singer told Larry King on Tuesday that she was diagnosed with kidney failure, and while she was till on his CNN show, dozens of viewers wrote in offering to be tested as possible donors.

Added by Mark David on April 2, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Richardson was a true daughter of the theater

Natasha Richardson starred on Broadway in a quintet of strikingly different productions — each one demonstrating why the actress was a true daughter of the theater, a worthy member of an illustrious acting dynasty.

Added by Mark David on March 19, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Find Make a Joyful Noise at local independent book seller near you!

Shop Indie Bookstores

Added by Chariss on March 12, 2009 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

TURNING NIGHTMARES INTO PLEASANT DREAMS and CREATING A BUZZzzzz

TURNING NIGHTMARES INTO PLEASANT DREAMS and CREATING A BUZZzzzz

YOU can…“Conquer All Obstacles”

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK FOR WRITERS

I have posted two new topics this week:

1.) TURNING NIGHTMARES INTO PLEASANT DREAMS

(Internet Promotion)

2.) CREATING A BUZZzzzz

(Network Resources and Free Classified Links)

Inspired? Please come and check it out. Sign up for a FREE bi-weekly email that will automatically post for… Continue

Added by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on March 7, 2009 at 6:36am — No Comments

Ann B. Keller's Book Review of Sojourn With A Stranger

Can this lady write or what? I wish she would have written my press release for the book. Everything I've heard about Ann -- that she's a wonderful person -- is certainly confirmed. Thank you, Ann.

Kat

New Concepts Publishing

Ann's Review for Sojourn With A Stranger:

By K. Celeste Bryan

From Book Masons

A tragic accident at sea leaves beautiful Raine Brinsley an orphan. Alone, apparently… Continue

Added by Kathryn Bryan on March 5, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Six Degrees Makes a Joyful Noise wtih Chariss Walker

Added by Chariss on March 3, 2009 at 4:27am — No Comments

Blogs Versus Web Sites - Which One is for You?

As I finished writing a colleague privately, I realized this may be helpful for some of you. Forgive me for all the self-promotion as I shared my ideas and comparisons. When people explain things to me I like something tangible to look at!

Lisa Copen…

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Added by Lisa Copen on February 22, 2009 at 3:14pm — No Comments

Blog Talk Radio Show -- Six Degrees

Come join me with host Anthony Brice, Six Degrees Blog Talk Radio ~~

When: March 2 at 9 PM

Where: Click this link!

Love and light,

Chariss K Walker, author
Make a Joyful Noise!

Added by Chariss on February 21, 2009 at 9:20am — No Comments

L. Diane Wolfe's Interview With Author and Publisher Carol Denbow, a.k.a., Author 101

You have quite the variety of non-fiction books – how did this occur?

Well L. Diane, I think I see a need and quickly develop a twisted sort of desire to fill it. My first book, Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? was a book I had wanted to write for many years. As a woman in a business typically standardized for men, I had many struggles not usually associated with my type of business. For instance, on more than one occasion when I… Continue

Added by Author101 on February 8, 2009 at 8:15am — No Comments

Literary Agents

Just posted a short blog post about
how to begin searching for an agent.

www.theauthorsassistant.blogspot.com/2009/02/literary-agents.html

Stephanie Barko
Literary Publicist
Austin
"Authors indigenous to the American West"
www.authorsassistant.com/Barko.htm
www.theauthorsassistant.blogspot.com

Added by Stephanie Barko on February 4, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

Life Is Joyful!

Added by Chariss on January 27, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Review of Avenging Angel, A Shannon Wallace Mystery

Review by Aaron Paul Lazar

A great read doesn't have to be fancy, full of literary allusions or deep musings. Nor does it need a ritzy setting, plots that twist your brain into a pretzel, or elite protagonists.

What a great read does need is a story that moves, characters who linger in your mind, and a voice that calls you back to its pages. Avenging Angel by Kim Smith accomplished all three.

Smith has written a suspenseful cozy mystery set in the south in a… Continue

Added by Kim Smith on January 26, 2009 at 10:47am — No Comments

I've Been Nominated for LRC's Best of Awards for 2008 & the Cover for Being Familiar With a Witch

First, my erotic paranormal romance eBook, Beast Magic, was nominated for Love Romance and More's Best of Awards for 2008.

Voting begins at NOON ET on Jan. 5th and runs till Jan. 17th. All nominees were chosen from the multitude of reviews Love Romances and More has done throughout 2008 (Jan. 1-Dec. 31st, 2008) plus nominations from reviewers themselves for categories. The link for the polls is…

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Added by Pamela K. Kinney/Sapphire Phelan on January 4, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Unleash the Power of Viral Marketing

In the December issue of The Savvy Book Marketer newsletter, you'll find a real-life example of how blogs, eZines and social networks can converge to create viral marketing opportunities.

Added by Dana Lynn Smith on December 11, 2008 at 7:46pm — No Comments