Brenda Youngerman's Blog
October 31, 2009
Reviews
Would you, as an author, be willing to share your book in return for a book from another author to give an honest review?
Sort of a review for a review.
You could go down a list of books - that had been registered by their authors as available, with brief descriptions, and offer to review that title. If the author was interested in trading for your title he/she would send you the book in exchange and you would each do a review and post to Amazon, Goodreads, etc. If the author was not interested in trading, you could still review his/her book.
The second part of this idea links authors together to share ideas and possibly bolster sales. Whenever possible the exchange of books could turn into a sale for each author.
I believe this is a great chance for independent authors to garner new reviews and make new contacts in this ever growing community.
What do you think?
Sort of a review for a review.
You could go down a list of books - that had been registered by their authors as available, with brief descriptions, and offer to review that title. If the author was interested in trading for your title he/she would send you the book in exchange and you would each do a review and post to Amazon, Goodreads, etc. If the author was not interested in trading, you could still review his/her book.
The second part of this idea links authors together to share ideas and possibly bolster sales. Whenever possible the exchange of books could turn into a sale for each author.
I believe this is a great chance for independent authors to garner new reviews and make new contacts in this ever growing community.
What do you think?
October 12, 2009
Boredom or Boardom
Here we are on a Monday afternoon, the sky is gray, a storm is on its way and life continues as usual. I can't help but remember that old Twilight Zone episode where there was a child playing with a town of people inside a shoe box. The people inside the shoe box were living an ordinary live until the child got bored. What if we are that town in the shoe box? What if this really is just a world within a world?
I know that is just boredom speaking, but what if we really are on someone's board? Does it matter if we run the race faster, or make more money? Maybe it doesn't even matter if we wear nicer clothes. I don't know, I'm just saying that if this is really just a game, I don't really care if I come in first. I've never really been very competitive and I don't mind being right there in the middle of the pack. (Oh, no, I guess that would not be the proper thing to say here, would it?) I don't want to be in the middle of the pack! I want to be the leader of the pack! Please, please, please pick me! Pick me! Can't you see my hand sticking right up in the air?
I think I'm going right out to buy bright red clothing, that will make me stand out in the crowd, then I know for sure I'll get picked! Oh, no...maybe I don't want that either. For every rat race there's a cat waiting to pounce. Hmmmm, now I'm quite confused. Which way do I go? I don't know what to do? Should I go left? Or should I go right? Can someone help me please?
Oh no, don't take any help from anyone because we are all competing for the same spot. Never mind....no one help me. This is getting to be too much...My head is splitting open. I think I'll just make a nice cup of hot tea and lie down for a while.
You know this game of life can actually be a bit too confusing for me.
I know that is just boredom speaking, but what if we really are on someone's board? Does it matter if we run the race faster, or make more money? Maybe it doesn't even matter if we wear nicer clothes. I don't know, I'm just saying that if this is really just a game, I don't really care if I come in first. I've never really been very competitive and I don't mind being right there in the middle of the pack. (Oh, no, I guess that would not be the proper thing to say here, would it?) I don't want to be in the middle of the pack! I want to be the leader of the pack! Please, please, please pick me! Pick me! Can't you see my hand sticking right up in the air?
I think I'm going right out to buy bright red clothing, that will make me stand out in the crowd, then I know for sure I'll get picked! Oh, no...maybe I don't want that either. For every rat race there's a cat waiting to pounce. Hmmmm, now I'm quite confused. Which way do I go? I don't know what to do? Should I go left? Or should I go right? Can someone help me please?
Oh no, don't take any help from anyone because we are all competing for the same spot. Never mind....no one help me. This is getting to be too much...My head is splitting open. I think I'll just make a nice cup of hot tea and lie down for a while.
You know this game of life can actually be a bit too confusing for me.
October 9, 2009
Addictions
Have you ever met an addict? Or perhaps you are one and don't even realize it. I suppose that when you read the title addictions the first words that jump into your mind is drugs or alcohol or gambling. Well, although these are truly addictions that we read about -- too often -- those are not the addictions I am referring to.
I always read blogs and try to pay attention to the time of day the writer posted. I don't know why, that must be the part of my brain that wants to know what another person is doing at the time of the day. Like me, for instane. It is a little after 6:30 AM on a Friday morning. Most people would say, "What the heck (I know that's not the word you'd use) is she doing writing a blog that early (and on a Friday!)? Which brings me full circle back to the subject...addictions.
I guess I could say I'm addicted to coffee. I absolutely cannot function until I've had my morning coffee. Now I'm not talking about Starbucks or McCoffee. I drink simple home made coffee. (Who can afford anything else anymore?). But I'm not even moving like a human being until I've had at least 2 cups! Now when did all of this happen? I didn't drink coffee as a kid! I don't even remember needing coffee when I was in college studying all night. So this is not an addiction I was born with. It is an addiction I acquired. And honestly, it is not really one I'd like to give up. I do have another character flaw - THAT'S IT! I'm no longer going to call my coffee addiction an addiction - it will be my character flaw. So on to my other 'addiction.' I must have at least 7 hours sleep, or my head feels like it will explode. So is that an addiction too? I do know that there are some people who NEED to have sex 4 times a week - is that an addiction? How about food addictions? Is that a character flaw or a NEED?
The real reason I started this blog was because I find that I am constantly trying to help those in need. The homeless, those who are in situations that could use a bit of assistance. I am always willing to lend a helping hand, even if it means settling for something less for myself. So does that make me a charity addict? I was told that I should go talk to someone to see why I am always taking in 'strays.' But honestly, that if that is an addiction, that is another one I don't choose to give up.
What are your addictions?
Sorrowed Souls
I always read blogs and try to pay attention to the time of day the writer posted. I don't know why, that must be the part of my brain that wants to know what another person is doing at the time of the day. Like me, for instane. It is a little after 6:30 AM on a Friday morning. Most people would say, "What the heck (I know that's not the word you'd use) is she doing writing a blog that early (and on a Friday!)? Which brings me full circle back to the subject...addictions.
I guess I could say I'm addicted to coffee. I absolutely cannot function until I've had my morning coffee. Now I'm not talking about Starbucks or McCoffee. I drink simple home made coffee. (Who can afford anything else anymore?). But I'm not even moving like a human being until I've had at least 2 cups! Now when did all of this happen? I didn't drink coffee as a kid! I don't even remember needing coffee when I was in college studying all night. So this is not an addiction I was born with. It is an addiction I acquired. And honestly, it is not really one I'd like to give up. I do have another character flaw - THAT'S IT! I'm no longer going to call my coffee addiction an addiction - it will be my character flaw. So on to my other 'addiction.' I must have at least 7 hours sleep, or my head feels like it will explode. So is that an addiction too? I do know that there are some people who NEED to have sex 4 times a week - is that an addiction? How about food addictions? Is that a character flaw or a NEED?
The real reason I started this blog was because I find that I am constantly trying to help those in need. The homeless, those who are in situations that could use a bit of assistance. I am always willing to lend a helping hand, even if it means settling for something less for myself. So does that make me a charity addict? I was told that I should go talk to someone to see why I am always taking in 'strays.' But honestly, that if that is an addiction, that is another one I don't choose to give up.
What are your addictions?
Sorrowed Souls
