Maria Savva's Blog, page 66
May 23, 2010
'Love and Loyalty (and Other Tales)' now available on Amazon.com!
Love and Loyalty
I'm very pleased to announce that Love and Loyalty (my second collection of short stories) is now available to purchase at Amazon.com
Here's the link: Love and Loyalty (and Other Tales)
I'm very pleased to announce that Love and Loyalty (my second collection of short stories) is now available to purchase at Amazon.com
Here's the link: Love and Loyalty (and Other Tales)
May 18, 2010
Desiderata by Max Ehrmann
click here: Desiderata by Max Ehrmann
Please visit the above link to read the poem, Desiderata (latin for 'things desired'), by Max Ehrmann.
I started a new job this week, and on my first day at work I came across this poem, framed and hanging on a wall in one of the rooms in my new workplace. I wanted to share it. Some of you may already know of the poem as I understand it's quite famous, but the wording is the sort of thing that can be read again and again. I really like it, especially the lines: 'You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here, and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.'
I was interested to read that the poet was also a lawyer (like myself). This poem didn't become famous until after his death.
Please visit the above link to read the poem, Desiderata (latin for 'things desired'), by Max Ehrmann.
I started a new job this week, and on my first day at work I came across this poem, framed and hanging on a wall in one of the rooms in my new workplace. I wanted to share it. Some of you may already know of the poem as I understand it's quite famous, but the wording is the sort of thing that can be read again and again. I really like it, especially the lines: 'You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here, and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.'
I was interested to read that the poet was also a lawyer (like myself). This poem didn't become famous until after his death.
May 8, 2010
I will be appearing as a guest author on Stacy Juba's Blog soon!
Stacy Juba, author of 'Twenty Five Years Ago Today', has invited many writers (myself included) to write a guest blog for her website. I have submitted my piece of writing about a memory from 25 years ago, entitled: 'Memories of the absurdity of youth: The Red Man'. My article will be appearing on her website in a few weeks time. In the meantime, check out Stacy's Amazon Bookstore, here: Stacy Juba's Amazon Bookstore
April 24, 2010
'Love and Loyalty (and Other Tales)' now available on Lulu.com!
I just wanted to let you know that I have just published a new collection of short stories. You can preview the first few pages of the book, and buy it by going to this link: Love and Loyalty
If you purchase the book before 5/5/10 you can get free postage at Lulu.com by using the following code (with the code you will get £2.99 off the price):
FREEMAILUK305
It will be available at Amazon, B&N, and other good bookstores in about 6-8 weeks.
I'm currently reading through a proof of my third novel, 'Second Chances'. I hope to publish that in the next few months.
If you purchase the book before 5/5/10 you can get free postage at Lulu.com by using the following code (with the code you will get £2.99 off the price):
FREEMAILUK305
It will be available at Amazon, B&N, and other good bookstores in about 6-8 weeks.
I'm currently reading through a proof of my third novel, 'Second Chances'. I hope to publish that in the next few months.
April 6, 2010
Donate your unwanted books to a small town library in Cuba, New Mexico
I just read about a small town library in Cuba, New Mexico, that needs more books. I'm going to be donating some of my own books, and am sure that some of you who are writers would also like to do the same, so I thought I'd bring it to your attention.
Also, we all have books lying around that we don't want anymore, so why not send them off somewhere where they'll be appreciated?
Here's the link to the site where you can find all the details: http://www.visualartsjunction.com/?p=...
Also, we all have books lying around that we don't want anymore, so why not send them off somewhere where they'll be appreciated?
Here's the link to the site where you can find all the details: http://www.visualartsjunction.com/?p=...
March 29, 2010
Update - Author Blog Awards 2010 nominations!
First of all, a BIG thank you to everyone who has nominated me so far!! I have just received an email from CompletelyNovel.com saying that I am one of the front-runners in the Awards nominations so far! You are all so fabulous!
If you haven't nominated your favourite author blog yet, you have until 2nd April 2010 to do so. You can nominate up to three authors! The winners will be announced at The London Book Fair 2010.
It would mean a lot to any author to win these awards because some of the biggest names in publishing are involved. It is a great way to attract the attention of the mainstream publishers to all your favourite independent authors, so I hope you'll nominate your favourites. There are so many wonderful writers out there, and I've nominated three of them, but wish that I could nominate more of them!!
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If you haven't nominated your favourite author blog yet, you have until 2nd April 2010 to do so. You can nominate up to three authors! The winners will be announced at The London Book Fair 2010.
It would mean a lot to any author to win these awards because some of the biggest names in publishing are involved. It is a great way to attract the attention of the mainstream publishers to all your favourite independent authors, so I hope you'll nominate your favourites. There are so many wonderful writers out there, and I've nominated three of them, but wish that I could nominate more of them!!
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March 25, 2010
Vote for your favourite author blog!
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Completelynovel.com have joined together with some of the big names in publishing to run this competition. You can vote for your favourite author blog, this can include micro-blogs such as Twitter.
I'd love you to vote for me, but even if you vote for someone else, it's all good, just get involved. If you vote you are in with a chance of winning lots of lovely prizes...
You can nominate your favourite by 2nd April 2010.
Completelynovel.com have joined together with some of the big names in publishing to run this competition. You can vote for your favourite author blog, this can include micro-blogs such as Twitter.
I'd love you to vote for me, but even if you vote for someone else, it's all good, just get involved. If you vote you are in with a chance of winning lots of lovely prizes...
You can nominate your favourite by 2nd April 2010.
March 13, 2010
Calling all Authors and Readers!
Please join the Pay it Forward 2010 blog tour
Follow this link for all the details from Lori Newman's blog (author of Here all Along, and Looking to be Seen):
http://authorlorinewman.blogspot.com/...
Follow this link for all the details from Lori Newman's blog (author of Here all Along, and Looking to be Seen):
http://authorlorinewman.blogspot.com/...
March 10, 2010
'A Time to Tell' chosen as a Book Club Read!!
Please Join the group here on Goodreads, Pay It Forward 2010. My book, 'A Time to Tell' has been chosen by the group as one of the first Book Club reads for the month Mar/Apr 2010, along with Shalonda 'Treasure' William's book, 'A Heart's Thoughts'. You can choose either of those books to read and discuss/review as a member of the group:
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/2...
I hope you'll participate, and I look forward to your comments.
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/2...
I hope you'll participate, and I look forward to your comments.
March 4, 2010
Thank you to everyone who voted!!!
'Pieces of a Rainbow' came 2nd in the Pinnacle: Author & Book Promotions website poll!
I am very grateful to Bonnie (of Pinnacle: Author & Book Promotion), for thinking up the competition, and to everyone who voted! I have won a promotion package from the website, which will help greatly in advertising my work.
As I will be publishing two new books soon: my second collection of short stories, 'Love and Loyalty (and other tales), and my third novel, 'Second Chances', I will be able to put the promotion package to good use!!
http://www.pinnacleauthorandbookpromo...
Thanks again!
Maria
I am very grateful to Bonnie (of Pinnacle: Author & Book Promotion), for thinking up the competition, and to everyone who voted! I have won a promotion package from the website, which will help greatly in advertising my work.
As I will be publishing two new books soon: my second collection of short stories, 'Love and Loyalty (and other tales), and my third novel, 'Second Chances', I will be able to put the promotion package to good use!!
http://www.pinnacleauthorandbookpromo...
Thanks again!
Maria
