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Added by Wendi McNeill on July 25, 2007 at 10:00am — No Comments

Release set for "The Reckoning of Asphodel"

Aspen Mountain Press has announced that Celina Summers' debut epic fantsy novel "The Reckoning of Asphodel" will be released on August 10, 2007. More information can be found at www.aspenmountainpress.com or www.shootthemuse.bravehost.com.

I'm having a contest on my blog at www.kaantira.blogspot.com ! One lucky reader can win a free copy of…

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Added by Celina Summers on July 25, 2007 at 9:30am — No Comments

New venue and review for Fraterfamilias

Apologies for neglecting this page for the past week or so. I will try to reply to everyone's messages as soon as I can.

Fraterfamilias is now available on Fictionwise.

Also, it has been reviewed positively by GUD (Greatest Uncommon Denominator).

Added by Paula R. Stiles on July 25, 2007 at 5:38am — No Comments

Just today ---

I finished a report I wanted to share with my business leaders about Multi-streams of Income. You can get a copy of the report at http://jvpublications.com/marketing.htm

I'm actually rather excited about this one. I've been putting out reports and articles online for several months now, and this one has been a high-impact seller in just one day. When I checked my sales earlier I was amazed at the number already sold, and not even…

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Added by Jan Verhoeff on July 24, 2007 at 10:02pm — No Comments

Editor Who Requested My Proposal Didn't Remember Who I Was

The publishing industry amazes me that they're able to turn a profit, even as long as I've been involved with it. I called a publisher today to find out the status of a proposal that they had requested. The Executive Editor didn't know who I was, didn't recognize my book proposal, and didn't know where it was. She then asked me, "Are you in a hurry to get it back?" Well, yes, another publisher is interested and I need it.

And this is a recognized industry leader in the quilt book… Continue

Added by Maria Peagler on July 24, 2007 at 6:42pm — 2 Comments

New Ning: Adoption Writers

Thanks, John Kremer, for alerting me to the existence of ning.

This weekend, I created a ning called Adoption Writers, specifically for those of us who write, blog, and author books that educate others about this important topic and advocate for adoption.

Join us here: adoptionwriters.ning.com

Added by Laura Christianson on July 24, 2007 at 5:40pm — No Comments

Vision

Recently I was the keynote speaker at the Blind Merchants Association Convention. The organizer of the event asked me if I would attend the Women's Breakfast the next morning and maybe say a few words about entrepreneurship. I eagerly agreed to do so.

I don't know what I expected, but I didn't expect the hotel to serve a buffet style meal to a group of blind women. I watched in absolute awe as these women with guide dogs and canes successfully maneuvered the buffet line, serving… Continue

Added by Judi Moreo on July 24, 2007 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Poetry of the Heart :-)

Mountain Memory…

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Added by RS Mallory on July 24, 2007 at 12:24pm — No Comments

The Two-Tuba Switch - New Release

I am pleased to announce that The Two-Tuba Switch by Sarah Itzakhi and illustrated by Dave Hill has been released by ToysNTales. This is a book that I enjoyed editing and designing. Working with British illustrator Dave Hill was a treat.

Description: Mitch, our hero, is shy. He switches into a tuba to hide, and then he embarks on a journey to befriend his shyness. This adventurous story, spectacularly

illustrated, lets children know the abilities they… Continue

Added by Jill Ronsley - SUN Editing and Book Design on July 24, 2007 at 9:01am — No Comments

Going Down for the Last Time

My very first blog post on the book marketing network, and what am I doing? I'm apologizing! Or, to be more accurate, I'm listing excuses about why I have been a silent participant. Here's my list:

- My first mystery (and second novel), Murder by Mushroom, is being released in 2 weeks from Steeple Hill. Since you guys are writers and marketers, you know what I'm going through right now.

- I have a deadline for a contracted book, and I…

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Added by Virginia Smith on July 24, 2007 at 8:38am — 2 Comments

Virtual Book Tour - Lindy Hudis Author of Weekends

Lindy Hudis is an author, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Her independent film, The Lesson, was screened at the 2000 Seattle Underground Film Festival and Cine-nights LA. She is a graduate of New York University, and is also a former actress, appearing on the Aaron Spelling daytime drama, "Sunset Beach". She lives in…

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Added by Nikki Leigh on July 24, 2007 at 6:30am — No Comments

Vote on your favorite romance theme!

Visit my website: www.freewebs.com/tameliatumlin

Take my poll. Please vote on your favorite romance theme. This is helpful for writing future romance novels.

Also sign up for my newsletter and you will automatically be entered into my monthly contest!

Added by ladyewolfe69 on July 23, 2007 at 10:39pm — 1 Comment

Book Review: Plug Your Book! is a goldmine of treasures.

I consider myself a mega marketer when it comes to promoting my book, and have earned the nickname of Shameless Promoter in my circle of peers and friends. Over the past 4 years I have tried many strategies to increase my internet "exposure". Many of them have been small time. Some didn't work at all.

Steve and I seem to be 'on the same page' when it comes to how important it is to market books online. It's vital. You can reach millions of people if you know how. If you follow Steve's… Continue

Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on July 23, 2007 at 10:33pm — No Comments

5 STARS for Whale Song from Amazon Top 100 Reviewer

"This is an amazing story, and one you'll want to read again and again. Cheryl Kaye Tardif skillfully weaves her tale of friendship, love, loss, pain and forgiveness...and just about the point when you think you have it all figured out, the author throws in a twist, and an ending well worthy of being called a grand finale. A short yet emotional read that may just move you to tears."

--Amanda…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on July 23, 2007 at 10:30pm — No Comments

New Release!

I am pleased to announce that my latest romance novel Prince of Thieves will be out sometime around Septemeber of this year. It will be available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Borders.

Added by ladyewolfe69 on July 23, 2007 at 6:51pm — No Comments

About the Author

Michael is a graduate from the filmmaking program at New York University. He has written a variety of short stories, films and screenplays.

His thesis (short) film “The Case” {About a daydreaming student whose fantasies blur the line between reality and his imagination, injecting himself…

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Added by Michael J Carnevale on July 23, 2007 at 6:08pm — No Comments

Harry Potter Mania

I know that jealousy is a wasted emotion that gets you nowhere in life---but man I am jealous of J.K. Rowling right now!

I don't know about where you live, but in the Detroit area there were numerous parties for the release of the final Harry Potter book and "read-ins" for readers, complete with costume contests and decorations. It's great that kids (and some adults) are actually reading a BOOK these days---but I just don't get it. I could never make it through the first Harry Potter…

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Added by Michelle Kane on July 23, 2007 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Selling/Reading books at corporate meetings

In San Francisco Chronicle July 23 2007 an article on growing trend:

Authors lecture in companies and sell books

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/07/23/DDG3GR3PHE1.DTL

Since the fall of 2005, Google has joined several large West Coast companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks and Yahoo in hosting authors for weekly, sometimes daily, book-selling events that were…

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Added by Joel Blackwell on July 23, 2007 at 11:14am — No Comments

Judi Moreo - Author of You Are More Than Enough

Judi Moreo, author of You Are More Than Enough is visiting with Muze and I today. Feel free to drop by and learn more about her and her book.

For over twenty-five years, Judi Moreo has studied the lives and habits of highly motivated and successful people. She has unraveled the mystery behind the illusion that only a chosen few are allowed success, and has become a respected authority on high level performance,…

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Added by Nikki Leigh on July 23, 2007 at 9:00am — No Comments

Promote your book tours--for free! Canada and US authors.

I'm sending this out to all my author friends and I hope you'll pass it on to yours.

While researching sites for my upcoming "Touring the World" virtual book tour in August, I stumbled across a new site that promotes authors book signings and tours. It's created a buzz in the industry, even at…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on July 23, 2007 at 12:39am — No Comments