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EPIC Seeks Judges for EBook Competition

EPIC seeks judges for 2013 eBook Competition. Published authors, publishers,

and editors welcome. Register at http://tiny.cc/eBookJudge.

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I Shall Return Soon

I will be offline for a few days for a minor medical procedure. During that time, my associate Jan McClintock will be moderating comments. However, I will reply to comments after I return. So don’t think you’re being ignored if you don’t receive a timely response to your comment.

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EBook and Cover Art Contests

From the Electronically Published Industry Coalition (EPIC):

From June 1 through July 15, 2012, the Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition (EPIC) opens their eBook and Ariana eBook Cover Art Competitions for entries.

The eBook Competition, honoring eBooks and ePublishing, is the oldest in the industry, while the Ariana eBook Cover Art Competition, a prestigious award for eArtwork, celebrates the eCovers that tease your interest and tantalize your imagination.

Come one…come all!

www.epicorg.com

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Happy 45th Anniversary to Us!

Hard as it is to believe, Jack and I have been married 45 years today. I wrote about our life together on our anniversary last year, and I invite you to read Happy 44th Anniversary to Us! We still enjoy our weekly dates to grocery shop at Walmart and have breakfast at Denny’s. However, when we get home, we put away only the perishable items and leave the rest for our wonderful home helper Betsy Gonzales. She’s a treasure and takes wonderful care of us.

Happy anniversary, Jack! I love you more today than I did 45 years ago.

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Memorial Day 2012

[image error] On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have given their lives in the service of our country.

I remember a friend from college who was killed in Vietnam. On a trip to Washington, D.C., I visited the Wall and made a rubbing of his name.

So many wives, husbands, parents, children, and other loved ones have an empty seat at their family table because a military member made the ultimate sacrifice so we can remain free. God bless them all.

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead; We give thee thanks for all those thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, that the good work which thou hast begun in them may be perfected; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. Amen. ~ 1928 Book of Common Prayer

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Global Day of Prayer 2012

[image error] Today, Pentecost Sunday, is the Global Day of Prayer.

Christians around the world are uniting in repentance and prayer for the world and our individual communities.

In a world filled with sin, violence, and immorality, God’s people can make a difference through the power of prayer. Let us all pray for God’s Kingdom to come.  You can download a variety of prayers, such as the following one, from the Global Day of Prayer website.

Lord Jesus, You taught us to pray: Lead us not in to temptation, but deliver us

from evil. (Matt.6:13) By Your death and resurrection You defeated all powers of

evil. (Col.2:13-15) You declared that the gates of hell will not prevail against

Your Church. (Matt.16:19) We pray for deliverance from demonic oppression.

We pray for the tearing down of evil strongholds and ideologies that hinder the

spreading of the knowledge of God. We resist the plan of Satan to keep nations

in darkness. (James 4:7) We pray that You will remove the veil that covers the

peoples and keep them in darkness. (Acts 26:17-18) Your Word declared that

nothing, not even principalities and powers, are able to separate us from Your

love. (Rom.8:38-39) We ask for open doors so that the gospel may enter into

every nation. (Rev.3:8) Restrain the evil that promotes violence and death.

Break the hold of slavery and tyranny. Fill us with Your Spirit to fearlessly and

faithfully preach Your Word. (Acts 1:8) Give us Your Spirit of prayer and

supplication to cry on behalf of the lost. (Zec.12:10)

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. We

proclaim to all nations: “Lift up your heads, o ye gates of the nations, and be

lifted up, everlasting doors, so that the King of Glory may enter in! (Ps 24:7)

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What’s in a Name? When to Use a Pen Name: Guest Post by Sarah Rexman

Many famous authors have used pen names. Some even used more than one: Samuel Clemens wrote under his own name, as well as Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass, Louis de Conte, and his most famous pseudonym of all, Mark Twain.

Authors may choose to write under an alias for personal reasons or business reasons, and those decisions are often influenced by cultural and marketing dynamics. If you are thinking of using a pen name, consider some of the most common reasons that other authors have chosen to write under a different moniker:

Your Real Name is Too Weird or Common

Is your real name John Smith or something else that is equally common? If you publish under your real name, it may be difficult to stand out and develop your brand. Choosing a pen name will help readers distinguish you from all the other John Smiths, whether they are working as writers or accountants.

Or, on the other hand, is your real name Aparicio Poppocropoulous? If your name is too strange, hard to pronounce, or hard to understand, it will be difficult for readers to remember your name or to find it when they search for your work online.

Your Real Name is Famous

Through some twist of fate or happy coincidence, do you share a name with Angelina Jolie? Or Leonardo DiCaprio? Maybe your parents were big fans of Brad Pitt or George Clooney and decided to name you after them.

If you share a name with a famous person, a pen name can help you to distinguish yourself. That way, when someone sees a book written by “Brad Pitt,” they will make the proper assumption that it is written by THE Brad Pitt instead of becoming disappointed when they find out it is you instead. Don’t let your name get in the way of enjoying your book.

You Want to Protect Your Identity

Even if you start publishing novels or other books, you may not be able to quit your day job. Using a pen name to publish your work can help you to keep your professional endeavors separate – either because you don’t want your boss to think you’ll leave your job once a book sells well, or because you are writing about topics that could be controversial or present a conflict of interest for your job.

On the other hand, you may become wildly successful once you start publishing, quickly earning fame and fortune. If you worry that you won’t be able to handle the scrutiny of fame well, a pen name can help you protect your real identity so that you can fly under the radar when you are out buying groceries or having a meal with your family.

You Write in Multiple Genres

If you write young adult fiction under your real name, it might be advisable to adopt a pen name when you decide to start writing erotica. Or if you write romance stories under your real name, you might decide to choose a pen name when you try your hand at war thrillers.

Your name becomes your brand, and if you want to change your brand significantly by writing in a new genre that differs dramatically from the one in which you are known, using a pen name can help you to distinguish those brands and to ensure that you don’t alienate or confuse readers.

The decision to use a pen name is often a personal one, but it can have ramifications for your brand and your success. Have you used a pen name for your writing? Tell us your reasons in the comments!

About the Author:

Sarah Rexman is the main researcher and writer for BedBugs.org. Her most recent accomplishment includes graduating from Florida State, with a master’s degree in environmental science. Her main focus for the bedbugs site involves answering many questions such as, “what do bed bugs look like?”.

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Thanks to April 2012 Commenters

Thank you to the 62 commenters who left 109 comments in April. Your comments extended the conversation and added value and interest, and I enjoyed replying to every one of them.

Every month when I post thanks to commenters, I get questions about how I compile this list. I have explained my system in detail in Compiling Thanks to Commenters.

Top Contributor (12 comments)


Don
Christian Fiction


Major Contributor (8 comments)


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Outstanding Contributors (6 comments)


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Fashions Trend


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Diana’s Blog – Home in My Heart


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Recover Deleted Files


Mar
TileNet


Marie
The Reeves Law Group


Brett
Brett Slater Solicitors


David
Bhindi Jewelers


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Hold My Hand


Edward
Miami Real Estate Search


Heather
Jogging Strollers Parental Review


Jason
Calligraphy for God


Jonathan
WordPressGlobal


Mia
Miami Real Estate


Simon
How to Clean Up Your Mac


Wade
Preaching Sermons


Daniel
AffordableWriting.net


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Adam Costa
Travel Blogger Academy


Alex
Alex Simring’s Personal Blog


Adrian
Natural Homemade Glycerin Soap


Andreas
Udseende


Benjamin
Sports Basen


Brendan
William Bay Cottages


Charley
Best Dry Dog Food HQ


Chie
People Per Hour


chris
American Flag Shorts


chris
Sango Dinnerware


Christy
Money Ning


Daniel
Housing Office


Dave
Quotations Diary


Debi Sullian
New Voices Young Writers


dimuth
Owen Brothers Catering


Don
How to Improve Writing Skills


Don
Painted Desert Realty


Ejaz Alam
Life Quotes


Ewa
Rwa kulszowa


Fren Dee Bee
Blogs DB


Gabriel
Gabriel Lock & Key


Gabrielle
Tebutik som sprider glädje


Grace
Netbook vs Laptop


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Free Bible Study Lessons


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Miami Real Estate, Inc.


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Senior’s Zen


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Mission Izhar


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Desenhos Animados


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Questions to Ask During an Interview


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Recipes for Diet


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Christian Dating Gateway



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Armed Forces Day 2012

[image error]The third Saturday in May each year is designated as Armed Forces Day, to honor and celebrate all five branches of the US military: the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The observance began in 1949 after the military services were consolidated in the Department of Defense.

Armed Forces Day occurs during Military Appreciation Month, the month of May.

Thank you to everyone who has served our country or who is serving in the military today. Thank you to their families and loved ones who sacrifice so the military members can protect us.

O LORD God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm to strengthen and protect the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines of our country. Support them in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep them safe from all evil; endue them with courage and loyalty; and grant that in all things they may serve without reproach; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ~ 1928 Book of Common Prayer

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Writers Worth Week 2012

Lori Widmer at Words on the Page started Writers Worth Day five years ago to encourage writers to recognize their own worth. Since then the day has expanded into a week, and this year will be two weeks or more. Lori is posting Writers Worth guest posts for writers to encourage and motivate others to value their own worth as professionals. I highly recommend you stop by every day and read all the posts and that you seriously evaluate your own worth as a writer. If you don’t value your own work, how can you expect clients to appreciate the value of your expertise?

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