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May 23, 2022
Music Monday: Songs you might want to hear – Jade Bird
There is a radio show on CBC here in Canada that occasionally does a feature called SYNTH: Songs You Need To Hear. Now, I can't say to someone, "You'll like this song" (or book for that matter) because I can't presume that others will share my taste in music (or books), so it is safer … Continue reading Music Monday: Songs you might want to hear – Jade Bird
May 21, 2022
Weekend Wrap-up May 21: More crazy weather.
Last week I wrote about all the rain we have been having. Well, We still are getting rain, not as much, but enough that it's making for a slow water recession. Farmers are going to get a late start for sure. We have also been experiencing below average temperatures—by at least 10 degrees. That has … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up May 21: More crazy weather.
May 20, 2022
Free Book Friday, May 19: No Conversation? Shhh.
I have a couple of interviews in the queue ('queue' would make a good Wordle word, wouldn't it?), but nothing for this week. Sometimes it just works that way, doesn't it. So, here's a bit of me being interviewed for a change. I was interviewed on May 9th, on Book Club Mom's blog, I thought … Continue reading Free Book Friday, May 19: No Conversation? Shhh.
May 18, 2022
Weird Wednesday: Cartoons and Sketch
"Bridgelocked" I sketched Bridgelocked after looking at some pictures I had taken of several bridges in New York, Paris, and Klon. Apparently, they are removing locks from the one in Paris because it is sagging from the weight. Wouldn't want to be the guy having to track down the owners of each lock . . … Continue reading Weird Wednesday: Cartoons and Sketch
May 17, 2022
Tuesday Tirade: Twitter
"Elon outbid me." I have been playing around with Twitter, seeing if it is worth it as a marketing tool. I don't spend much time on it, as it's not on my phone so I only post in the morning and check it ones or twice later on. I'm following less than 400 accounts, and … Continue reading Tuesday Tirade: Twitter
May 16, 2022
Music Monday: Songs you might want to hear Sarah Harmer – Beautiful voice / Beautiful songs
There is a radio show on CBC here in Canada that occasionally does a feature called SYNTH: Songs You Need To Hear. Now, I can't say to someone, "You'll like this song" (or book for that matter) because I can't presume that others will share my taste in music (or books), so it is safer … Continue reading Music Monday: Songs you might want to hear Sarah Harmer – Beautiful voice / Beautiful songs
May 14, 2022
Weekend Wrap-up May 14: That’s some crazy weather.
Last summer, we had two months without rain. The winter was one of the coldest and snowiest. This spring? Snow, snow, snow, then, rain, rain, rain. And the wind? Crazy windy. If there is any evidence of climate change, I think this is it. What more can I say? Well, I did see a news … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up May 14: That’s some crazy weather.
May 13, 2022
Free Book Friday May 13: In Conversation with B.G. Howard
The story behind Free Book Friday: I've met many authors and readers during my time marketing, cross-promoting, and blogging. I think writers have a responsibility to inform readers about all the indie authors out there in the very crowded world of book publishing. You can't do it alone, and why would you when you have … Continue reading Free Book Friday May 13: In Conversation with B.G. Howard
May 11, 2022
Weird Wednesday: Prices / Cartoons
In Canada, as with most of the world, we follow the metric system (hear that, USA?). Yet, in the produce department, the price/weight is displayed in pounds with kilograms relegated to smaller print in the lower left corner. I suppose that this is done because the price is looks less. 80 cents/lb. looks better than … Continue reading Weird Wednesday: Prices / Cartoons
May 10, 2022
Tuesday Tidbits: Author Newsletters (Part V)
"I just wanted the free book." Followers, subscribers and likes, oh my! If you are an author, then you probably have a newsletter. If you are a reader, you have probably subscribed to one or more. Newsletters are essentially about creating and maintaining a readership for your books. And by readership I mean people who … Continue reading Tuesday Tidbits: Author Newsletters (Part V)
