I ran across a free e-book: GET IT WRITE! – The Women’s eGuide to Writing, Publishing and Promoting Your Book by 20 Best-Selling Authors published by Women’s E-Commerce Association, International (WECAI). Some of the contributors are writers I look upon as mentors; others are new to me. Much of the advice I agree with; some … Read more
I received the link to the While You Can Movie in a newsletter from Mr. Positive – a brief daily dose of motivation, encouragement, and positive thoughts. The movie inspired me to take a moment to thank YOU for reading my blog, commenting, and giving me support and encouragement. The response to my request for … Read more
Updated 9/12/07: I encourage you to read Misti Sandefur’s Day of Remembrance and watch the powerful video. Today is Patriot Day, a time to remember September 11, 2001, to honor the heroes of that day and every day since, to give thanks that there have been no terrorist attacks in the US in the last … Read more
Many authors are doing virtual book tours today. A recent New York Times article described a virtual book tour (VBT) arranged by a major publisher. (Access to article may require free registration.) Dorothy Thompson at Pump Up Your Book Promotion arranges blog book tours for authors. She also blogs about her experiences and hosts authors … Read more
My romantic suspense novel, Dream or Destiny, is almost ready to send to the book designer. My publisher/editor, Grace Anne Schaefer at GASLight Publishing, is doing a final read-through before the manuscript is turned into a book. We’d love to have some reader input. If you are interested in reading and commenting on the manuscript, … Read more
Publishing is a tough business. I’ve heard numbers from less to 5% to about 10% of manuscripts submitted are accepted and published by traditional publishers. Several years ago a friend of mine researched all the books in the romance genre by first-time authors published by the major romance publishing houses in a given year. She … Read more
The group writing project “It’s Funny NOW, But Then …” has ended. Although there weren’t many entries, the quality made up for the lack of quantity. Thanks to the bloggers who shared their “it’s funny NOW, but then …” moments. They brought us laughter, which was called “cheap medicine” by Lord Byron and “the music … Read more
David Airey’s blog is one year old, and he’s giving away the gifts – actually prizes, $4,000 worth, in a blog contest that is sure to draw a passel of entries. There are three fabulous prize packages and a couple dozen bonus prizes that will be drawn individually. I’d be delighted to win any of the … Read more
Labor Day was first observed in 1882 by the Central Labor Union of New York to create a holiday for workers and to celebrate trade unions. Cities and states began to recognize the day, and, in 1892, the US Congress designated the first Monday in September for the annual observance of Labor Day. The recognition … Read more
The deadline for the group writing project “It’s Funny NOW, But Then …” is Tuesday, September 4, at midnight, CST. Won’t you share something you can laugh about now – something that may have taught you a valuable lesson – that wasn’t funny at the time it happened? [tags]It’s Funny NOW, But Then …, group … Read more