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Investor Fraud - Anatomy of a Con - Identifying a Ponzi Scheme and Scam Artists - Part II of III

Following the onset of 2009's Great Recession, one didn't need an expert to identify a confidence man and his Ponzi scheme: the outbreak was splashed across front pages of every major newspaper in the United States and abroad. Arrest and prosecution of pin stripped con men has been epidemic.

The Ponzi scheme defined is the model of simplicity: the con man uses money from new investors to pay return on investment to original investors, rather than pay out ROI from revenue earned in… Continue

Added by Jason M. Kays on May 22, 2009 at 9:58pm — 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

Bai Ling cranks up moonstruck life for "High Voltage"

Chinese-American actress Bai Ling really thinks she is from the moon, and that her grandmother lives there. Really, truly.

Added by Mark David on April 20, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Seeking Contributors for The Naval Civil War Encyclopedia

Seeking Contributors for The Naval Civil War Encyclopedia

The Naval Civil War Encyclopedia

ABC-CLIO is pleased to announce its latest encyclopedia project, which seeks to document and contextualize U.S. and Confederate naval participation in the Civil War (to include sea, riverine, and inland waterways warfare). Essays for the print encyclopedia will also be used for company web sites,… Continue

Added by Peter N. Jones on April 16, 2009 at 3:46pm — No Comments

Miley and Hannah team up for $34M opening weekend

Miley Cyrus and alter-ego Hannah Montana have double-teamed their way to another No. 1 box office debut.

Added by Mark David on April 13, 2009 at 2:30pm — 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

13+ Top Reviews of Word Processing Software for Writers

i've been blogging for over two years, with many of my posts focusing on tools to help writers become more productive. With a recent surge in readership, I thought it would be helpful to new readers to pull together a list of my most important reviews about word processors for Windows. [Actually, this was also to fulfill as assignment in ProBlogger's on-going 31-Days To Build A Better… Continue

Added by Thomas B. Colvin on April 12, 2009 at 7:39am — No Comments

Miller Donates 10% of ALL Royalties

Press Release to ALL my friends

Announcement:

JAY MILLER

Inspirational Author of Children Literature will

HAPPILY donate 10% of ALL royalties from the

“All God’s Critter’s Series”

To

The Grace for Children Foundation Inc.

To support needy children all over the… Continue

Added by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on April 7, 2009 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Could self-publishing be the way to publish your book(s)?

1.) RUINED REPUTATION COMES TO A HALT

Could self-publishing be the way to publish your book(s)?

RECORD HIGHS OF SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2009

Why is self-publishing taking over the traditional method of publishing?

2.) A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT… “ABOUT JO-ANNE VANDERMEULEN”

Women-in-Charge: Jo-Anne Vandermeulen

Today’s blog is by Mrs. Jo-Anne Vandermeulen,

Internet Promotional Manager, Professional Support Network… Continue

Added by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on March 22, 2009 at 2:25pm — No Comments

Christians with Illness Blog Carnival Accepting Submissions

Please feel free to pass this along to anyone who may be interested, including writers groups, health groups you participate in, etc.

Christians with Illness Blog Carnival Accepting Submissions

Surprise! That is the theme for the first Christians with Chronic Illness Blog Carnival starting in April 2009. The carnival, hosted by Rest Ministries, the largest Christian organization in the USA, hopes to reach the thousands of people who live with chronic illness… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on March 16, 2009 at 7:00am — 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

Hope Endures Radio Program Brings Christian Encouragement to the Chronically Ill

We encourage you to post this anywhere you see fit! Your web site, blog, email your friends, etc. We are eager to spread the word about this new exciting area of our ministry!

Lisa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lisa Copen, 858-486-4685

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Hope Endures Radio Program Brings

Christian Encouragement to the Chronically Ill

Rest… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on February 9, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Raving I AM...The Power Within by Linda Wright

What people are saying about I AM...new release by Tate Publishing

AN EXTREMELY INSIGHTFUL REVIEW

I just finished reading a newly released book called I AM by Linda Wright. In a nutshell it is an absolutely awesome spiritual book sharing how vital God is as a constant friend in our lives, as well as how important it is to let go and let him help us make healthy spiritually based decisions.

After reading this book I am reminded how truly… Continue

Added by Linda Wright on February 8, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Mystery Author Doug Hewitt interviewed at American Chronicle

My February virtual blog tour started today. I get interviewed by bloggers and book reviewers all across the Internet.
Today’s interview has some interesting questions about how I became a mystery author and how I came to write The Dead Guy, a Motown Mystery Novel

Check out my personal story at:
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/88775

Added by Doug Hewitt on February 1, 2009 at 8:12pm — No Comments

Contest for Self Published Authors

Vista Designworks will be holding a drawing for a custom book cover design for any self published author. Winner will be selected 4/17/09. In order to be considered, please send an email to contest[at]vistanow.net containing book theme, description, trim size and page count.

If you’d like to get a free quote about marketing your work, Self Publishing: Book cover design and page layout, contact Vista Designworks.

Vista… Continue

Added by Kira Bailey | Project Manager for Vista Designworks Page on January 30, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

The Right Way to Make Friends in Cyberspace

When you send friend requests on social networks, it's important to introduce yourself, just like you would if you were meeting in person.

Most networks have a space in their friend invitation window to "add a personal message." Tell the other person who you are and why you want to connect. What interests do you share in common? If you know something specific about the person, say so. For example, "I'm a book marketing coach and I really enjoyed your article about selling on… Continue

Added by Dana Lynn Smith on January 28, 2009 at 6:17pm — 1 Comment

Who is coming to "The Soul of Humanity" Internet Radio Show???

I have posted the latest updates on "The Soul of Humanity" Internet Radio Show, where I will feature independent artists from every facet of the creative world, from authors to musicians, and film producers to independent book publishers.

Click here to find out whose coming to my show and how you can become a guest of "The Soul of Humanity" Internet Radio… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on January 22, 2009 at 1:58pm — 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

Christmas Past

My Christmas Story...

Trina L.C. Sonnenberg

Oh, about sixteen years ago, I was spending Christmas as a newly divorced, single mother. I was 26 years old and my son was three. I worked two jobs, just to afford to live in a housing project, in a very scary neighborhood. I had no Christmas tree, I had no money, I had no gifts for my little boy. Not one! Talk…

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Added by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg on December 16, 2008 at 11:42am — 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