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Yessss! I wanted you to know about this free writers' conference!

I thought you'd all like to know about a FREE writers conference coming in May. I will be presenting. You don't have to be Catholic to attend. I'm not Catholic and they asked me to present. LOL! It is a wonderful opportunity, at any rate. Here is the release with more information:

Carolyn Howard-Johnson will host a workshop on editing at the first annual Catholic Writers’ Conference Online, Monday,.May 8 at 1 pm EST. She will co-present a seminar with Karina Fabian on… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on March 19, 2008 at 9:29pm — 6 Comments

Allen Wier, Author 2Of "Tehano," Gives Reading at APSU March 18

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – As one of Austin Peay State University’s preinaugural activities, author Allen Wier will read from his latest novel, “Tehano,” at 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 18 in Gentry Auditorium, Kimbrough Building. A reception and book signing will follow.

“’Tehano’ is a book with an amazing scope, telling the story of the settling of the West as it took place in Texas. It’s rich and tough and gritty,” said Professor of English Barry Kitterman.

“I don’t think of the… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on March 10, 2008 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Watch for This Great New E-Book Full of Winning Ideas

M E D I A R E L E A S E

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kathe Gogolewski

E-Mail: kgogolewski@sbcglobal.net

TRI Studio Announces Winners of the Out-Of-The-Box Promotion Contest For Writers

March, 2008 TRI Studio LLC www.tri-studio.com announces the winners of the Out-of-the-Box Promotion Contest for Writers, featured in The Fiction Flyer, a free e-zine for writers at… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on March 1, 2008 at 7:54pm — 10 Comments

Writing is like Stripping . . .

You expose yourself little by little with words.

I'm not talking about sex scenes, either. Even without conscious effort, a writer's unique take on the world comes out in our stories. There is no hiding. It'll happen even if you try not to let it.

So if you want a writing career, the sooner you get used to the idea that you're going to put yourself out there for folk to slice and dice, the better off you'll be. To that end, let me suggest one of the best ways to get used… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on March 1, 2008 at 1:50pm — 2 Comments

Treasure Hunt for Books!

I’ve just discovered the neatest idea in a website, so I just had to share my findings with you. The website is called www.bookcrossing.com and it’s all about sharing books on a worldwide scale in the form of a treasure hunt! Maybe its concept is what had me hooked from the beginning—appealing to the little kid in me who used to send messages wrapped in taped-up envelopes and wrapped in plastic sandwich bags to be released into the ocean in hope that… Continue

Added by Amber T. Kingston on February 26, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

5 Reasons Every Writer Needs a Web Presence and Where to Start

I recently talked to a friend who was having an article published in a well-known, highly competitive magazine. She hasn't yet taken the jump to have a web presence. I tend to forget that I spend thousands of hours online, receive hundreds of newsletters each month and answer over 1000 emails a month. I don't realize that the words "blog," "SEO," "keywords," "meta tags," and even "book marketing" are not terms most people go to bed thinking about. Or get up at 2 a.m. when you can't sleep and… Continue

Added by Lisa Copen on February 22, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Return of the Sword Fantasy Anthology

Return of the Sword, An Anthology of Heroic Adventure is almost here! Mark your calendars for Mar. 15th so you can be one of the first to get your copy.

While waiting stop by Flashing Swords and enjoy the latest issue.

Added by Jean Lauzier on February 15, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Mystery & Romance

Stop by Reece's for a review of Lady of the Roses. Then head over to StoryCrafters and get some tips for writing mysteries by author Marilyn Meredith.

Added by Jean Lauzier on February 12, 2008 at 2:05pm — No Comments