Delaney Diamond's Blog, page 51
October 18, 2010
Book Trailer for the Arrangement
Book trailers have gained popularity as more and more authors incorporate them as part of a marketing strategy. They're similar in design to movie trailers, and authors use them to bring a book to life, outside of simply using the written word. If you're savvy enough to create one yourself, you could use any of [...]
October 11, 2010
I'm in the Spotlight
Often, new authors are overwhelmed by the work required to promote their books. There's so much to do, and there's so little time and money with which to do it. With little or no help from the publisher, a marketing and promotion campaign is a daunting task. Enter Melodee Aaron. Melodee writes erotic romance, primarily in [...]
October 3, 2010
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? The National Domestic Violence Hotline defines domestic violence "as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that [...]
September 27, 2010
Caipirinha: Brazil's National Cocktail
Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, and it's gaining popularity here in the United States. In my novel, The Arrangement, Alexa offers her Brazilian husband, Leonardo, a glass of caipirinha while they're in Rio de Janeiro. There are very few ingredients involved in making the drink, but ask anyone who's had one and they'll tell you [...]
September 16, 2010
Just One Bite Short Story Contest
Calling all paranormal romance authors! All Romance Ebooks has a contest just for you. Published and unpublished authors are invited to submit. The book must be a paranormal story according to the Romance Writers Association (RWA) guidelines: "[stories] in which the future, a fantasy world or paranormal happenings are an integral part of the plot." [...]
September 9, 2010
The Sweet Benefits of Honey
It's National Honey Month and a good time to review the benefits of honey. According to the National Honey Board, the average American consumes 1.5 pounds of the sticky substance each year. Honey has a very long shelf life. Even after it has crystallized, placing a bottle in a bowl of warm water or zapping [...]
