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All Aspiring Writers Enter Here

Shadow Play Entertainment, Innovations, Inc. are pleased to announce a new project that will bring creativity out of the best of us and drama out of the worst of us. Introducing "The Write Stuff" (http://www.thewritestufftv.com), the bext big thing. This is a reality show that takes the world of literature head on. This show takes 14 aspiring writers, poet and other artist and throws them in the pressure cooker as they hope to make a name for themselves as they try to set the literary world… Continue

Added by MG Hardie on December 6, 2008 at 4:28pm — No Comments

The Plot To Save Socrates

Paul Levinson, the highly acclaimed author of The Plot to Save Socrates, is featured at my blog today. This writer has been seen on the O'Reilly Factor, Newshour with Jim Lehrer, CBS Evening News, and Nightline. He shares how he got the idea for this futuristic time-travel novel.

Come over and read all about him!

http://missmaesite.blogspot.com

Added by Miss Mae on November 17, 2008 at 10:44am — No Comments

The Three P's of Writing

The Three P’s of Writing

I have had an occasion recently to witness the turmoil of some writers and publishers when things don’t go according to plan. It was a sad thing to watch, and I am grateful to have maintained good working relationships with all the parties involved. I offer, therefore, some assistance for the new, budding, aspiring, frustrated writer still working on getting their masterpiece into the hands of the readers. Please take it for what it is, and I hope these tips… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on November 14, 2008 at 6:01pm — 2 Comments

How to Organize a Virtual Book Tour

Since I started my virtual book touring agency, I’ve had lots of friends ask me to put their tours together for them. Well I do have a problem charging friends my full fee for book tour organizing, yet it’s hard to say no and stick to my guns, my time is so limited. So I decided to make touring available to everyone for as reasonable a price at possible.

How to Organize a Virtual Book Tour E-book is now finished and available! The… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 13, 2008 at 8:03am — No Comments

BlogTalk Radio Interview Tonight

Please join me tonight at BlogTalk Radio for an interview with Ms. Kim Smith, author of the Shannon Wallace mysteries. We'll be discussing my newest novel, Key Lime Squeeze, writing in general, mysteries in specific, and just chatting about whatever comes up. She as a wonderful and talented writer and an insightful host, so it should be an interesting half hour from 7:30pm CST/8:30 EST on http://www.blogtalk radio.com/KimS.

Added by Ron Adams on November 5, 2008 at 5:47pm — No Comments

Copyright: How to Protect Your Work

Copyright: How to Protect Your Work.

Some where along the way someone started the rumor that by simply writing a piece a writer automatically has the copyright--that US Copyrights are unnecessary to protect your work. I have also heard that the process is very complicated. All three are untrue. Mailing a copy to yourself and leaving it unopened to keep the postal stamp valid is call the poor man's copyright. It is a good temporary way of protecting your work, however it is only… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on October 17, 2008 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Shadows and Night - A New Blog for lovers of horror and suspense

Just in time for Halloween, a new blog site for lovers of horror fiction. Shadows and Night is dedicated to short fiction with a sense of the macabre. It is meant to be a place to showcase not only my writing but the best short stories from any of my colleagues with a taste for the strange, the unusual, and the frightening. Join us...

www.shadowsandnight .blogspot. com

Added by Ron Adams on October 2, 2008 at 7:14pm — No Comments

New Short Story - "Another Brick in the Wall"

http://www.slapastory.com/short/Another_Brick_in_the_Wall

Please check out my latest short story, "Another Brick in the Wall", on slapastory.com. It is a short story competition, so if you like the story, I'd appreciate a vote. In any event, I'd really like to hear what you have to say, good or bad. I am still new to the short story form, so I am gratefull for all input.

Thanks and enjoy!

Added by Ron Adams on September 24, 2008 at 7:42pm — No Comments

Invite Pamela to Your Next Event

Invite Pamela to Your Next Event

Speaking Engagements

http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com/content/speaking.html

“Pamela’s message is real — not contrived. She’s a living testimonial to how the ‘can do’ attitude will win out over the ‘I can’t.’ What’s more, she’s entertaining, amusing and fun to listen to.”

Mike Rounds, Former President,

L.A. Chapter National Speakers… Continue

Added by Pamela Samuels Young on August 26, 2008 at 11:17am — No Comments

Key Lime Squeeze reviewed by Mirella Patzer

Wow! All I can say is thanks, Mirella!

"I just finished reading this novel on the weekend and although I'm a true blue historical fiction reader, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fabulous sleuth thriller soon to be released by Enspiren Press. So here's my sneak peak at an early review:

Joe Banks is an ex-cop turned private detective, a family man respected for his high moral character. A friendly contact in the insurance industry hires him to investigate a liquor theft at… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on August 24, 2008 at 6:48pm — No Comments

Author Interview with Crystal Adkins

It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Crystal Adkins for her blogspot, Interviewing Authors. She asked me a lot of very good questions, and all in all, it was a lot of fun to do. Please check out her site at: http://interviewswithauthors.blogspot.com/2008/08/ronald-adams-interview.html

Added by Ron Adams on August 24, 2008 at 6:42pm — No Comments

Daytime Soap Operas: Bringing Back Storylines Based on Suspense, Drama and Romance

Daytime Soap Operas: Bringing Back Storylines Based on Suspense, Drama and Romance

Saving Days of Our Lives

What Daytime Soap Operas have lost is the suspense, drama and romance that came from creative and unique storylines. Instead of focusing on the plots, the writers have chosen to fixate on sensationalism by seeing just how far they can go sexually on the screen. This has turned the shows into little more than glorified soft porn, without plots and character… Continue

Added by Theresa Chaze on August 3, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Key Lime Squeeze Reviewed by Steven Clark Bradley

Book Review:

Key Lime Squeeze by Ron W. Adams

Author Ron Adams has taken readers into the world of the sleuth with his excellent and crafty new novel, Key Lime Squeeze. Ron is an artful painter with words as he takes the reader into a sinister world that is really not exactly a hard-boiled crime drama and not exactly a story of the mafia, but a fine and adroitly woven tale that is both familiar and unique. It is indeed a book that I found to be riveting and which kept me asking… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on July 14, 2008 at 5:53pm — 1 Comment

Dare you take part in the AR DESK DARE CHALLENGE?

Abiola Abrams,

Author, DARE (Simon & Schuster)

BET J Host of The Best Shorts

DARE: www.daretogetalife.com…

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Added by Ella Backhart on July 4, 2008 at 2:43am — No Comments

STAR interview with MORGAN MANDEL!

Check out Alternative-Read.com Morgan Mandel’s new interview! Conducted by Lucille P Robinson, reviewer and interview coordinator of AR.

And if you missed it, be sure to check out the AR review of Girl of my dreams !

Ella Blackhart

ALTERNATIVE-READ.COM… Continue

Added by Ella Backhart on July 3, 2008 at 7:28am — No Comments

Lifetime’s ARMY WIVES Episode 4 of Season 2: What a Difference a Writer Can Make

This episode 4 of season 2 of Lifetime’s ARMY WIVES – titled “Leaving the Tribe” – is on an entirely different plane than the first three episodes of this season. I looked up on www.imdbpro.com the credited writer of the episode – Bruce Zimmerman – with story credit to Nick Thiel.

And then I knew why this episode was so emotional I’m writing this blog post with zig zag lines in front of my eyes… Continue

Added by Phyllis Zimbler Miller on July 2, 2008 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Summer Reading

Believe it or not, summer does come to Buffalo, New York. After endless months of bone-chilling cold and gloomy skies, shorts and t-shirts have replaced the parkas. It’s the time of the year to sit back, relax. And read! Let’s face it, when I go to the town pool or the beach with the family, I can always find someone, and usually more than one, digging into a book. Here are some suggestions guaranteed to make your summer months an enjoyable, book-filled season!

On the road… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on June 27, 2008 at 10:03am — No Comments

Free Info for Writers and Authors

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Added by Yvonne Perry on June 17, 2008 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Wow, Golly and Gee Wiz

Holly Cow what a great network of which to me a member. I only just joined yesterday and already I've picked up tons of good information on how to promote a book. For me the information is simply invaluable because it comes from direct experience and not simply theory.

Self promotion can be a tough job. This is something which which I am very familiar. In the early 90's I was the owner operator of a small Canadian import / export and distribution company. I sourced products overseas… Continue

Added by Marvin Double on May 7, 2008 at 8:40am — No Comments

Great Place to Be

Writing is by nature a solitary profession and more than occasionally frustrating. This is especially true when it comes to marketing yourself as a writer, pitching a book proposal or article or promoting something you've already published.

A network like this is a great place for writers to hang out and exchange information, tips and generally rub elbows with other writers. I's often said that misery loves company but, just being part of a supportive network might in fact make one… Continue

Added by Marvin Double on May 6, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment