Fida R. Abbott's Blog, page 13
December 9, 2012
Give the Gift of Inspiration for Christmas
Have you considered to give a gift of inspiration novel for your family, friends or coworkers who love to read an inspirational/motivational story, especially if they like writing? The answer is a novel based on the author own true story, entitled Enthusiasm.
Enthusiasm has won Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Spring 2010, hosted by North American Bookdealer Exchanges (NABE) and has been published in Indonesian (Antusiasme) by Bina Kasih publisher in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 14, 2012.
Enthusiasm and Antusiasme have touched their readers' hearts and minds and inspired them. Some of the readers said they had read twice or bought more to give to others. Even they said they could not wait for the second book of the Enthusiasm Saga published soon.
To order Enthusiasm online, go to Amazon, BN and Xlibris. It's available in eBook on multiple devices: Kindle, Nook, PC/Mac, Phone, and Tablet (Reader Store).
To order Antusiasme (Indonesian version) with special discount, go to Christian Books and Gifts Fair 2012, December 7-16, 2012 at Exhibition Hall Lt LG, Mall of Indonesia, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, 10:00-22:00 WIB or send SMS to 089653506988 or email to info@penerbitbinakasih.com or call +62 21 4209586.
Enthusiasm is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author's own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world-with English as her second language-in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people's lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors-a perfect blend of life's spices.
Through Enthusiasm , readers will be affected by the author's wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers' hearts and minds. (*)
Enthusiasm has won Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Spring 2010, hosted by North American Bookdealer Exchanges (NABE) and has been published in Indonesian (Antusiasme) by Bina Kasih publisher in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 14, 2012.
Enthusiasm and Antusiasme have touched their readers' hearts and minds and inspired them. Some of the readers said they had read twice or bought more to give to others. Even they said they could not wait for the second book of the Enthusiasm Saga published soon.
To order Enthusiasm online, go to Amazon, BN and Xlibris. It's available in eBook on multiple devices: Kindle, Nook, PC/Mac, Phone, and Tablet (Reader Store).
To order Antusiasme (Indonesian version) with special discount, go to Christian Books and Gifts Fair 2012, December 7-16, 2012 at Exhibition Hall Lt LG, Mall of Indonesia, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, 10:00-22:00 WIB or send SMS to 089653506988 or email to info@penerbitbinakasih.com or call +62 21 4209586.
Enthusiasm is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author's own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world-with English as her second language-in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people's lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors-a perfect blend of life's spices.
Through Enthusiasm , readers will be affected by the author's wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers' hearts and minds. (*)
November 1, 2012
Have You Read "Enthusiasm" on Your Kindle, Nook, Reader, PC/Mac, Phone, and Tablet?
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Enthusiasm
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Kindle
,
Nook
,
Reader, PC/Mac, Phone, and Tablet
?Get Enthusiasm on your Kindle just for $9.99 or on your Nook just for $8.49 (discount 15%) or on your Reader, PC/Mac, Phone and Tablet just for $8.99 (discount 10%) .
Overview
ENTHUSIASM is a captivating and inspiring novel that will take readers to the author's own true story. The author narrates the journey of her life and shares how enthusiasm played a vital role in pursuing her dream in the writing world-with English as her second language-in her new country. Here, she exemplifies her experiences, her family and relationship, her inspirations, and her passage towards her remarkable goals. This novel is a reflection of her own life, how she faced obstacles, how she handled life, how she inspired and touched other people's lives through her works, and how she achieved the amazing successes of her life and endeavors-a perfect blend of life's spices.Through Enthusiasm, readers will be affected by the author's wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers' hearts and minds. (*)
October 2, 2012
ABBOTTSBOOKS: Save 30% Till October 15!
Hurry, this promotion ends on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 11:59 PM! Write code MEMENTO when you checkout, then you will get 30% off. Up to quantity 4 per item and one use per account.
Cookbooks (Photo Books):1. Fabulous Leftover Turkey 2. Tumpeng, An Authentic Indonesian Food
Mini Photo Books (Set of 3)1. Chaiku, Poem Anthology (second series)2. Poem Anthology (first series)
e-Books:1. What Prayers Does Mommy Teach Me? 2. Dancing In My World
Thank you for your interest to visit the links of Fida Abbott's books/e-books above.
Have a nice shopping and enjoy the autumn season!
September 18, 2012
Chaiku, Another Style of Poem
GET 15% OFF!!! Write Code: PIRATA When You Checkout!!!Hurry, offer ends by September 21, 2012!!!One use per account.
Title: Chaiku Poem Anthology
Author: Fida Abbott (The Author of Enthusiasm, Xlibris Corporation, USA 2010)
Published by: Fida Abbott (Lulu.com, 2011)
Pages: 20
Price: $20.47 (3 mini books)
Binding: Perfect-bound Paperback
Interior Ink: Full color
Weight: 0.44 lbs.
Dimensions (inches): 5.25 wide x 3.5 tall
The author defines Chaiku-a word that may still sounds peculiar to us – as anew neologism of two last letters from the word Chinese, Ch and four last letters of the word Haiku, AIKU. Chaiku refers to an idea that Chinese rhyme may have the same role as Haiku in the composition of English poem.
HAIKU generally consists of three lines, in which the first and the third lines have five syllables and the second line composed in seven syllables. Meanwhile, Chaiku has four lines where each line should be composed in four syllables. It can be four words consist of one syllable or four syllables without considering the number of words. No limitation for the number of quatrain in Chaiku. It may have one quatrain or more. A poem about love published in www.thennextbigwriter.com follow is one example of Chaiku, four words in one line and has four syllables.
Though clothes should suit
Men short or Tall
Souls dress in love
One size fits all
In her mini book, Chaiku Poem Anthology, Fida wrote 8 beautiful poems that have deep meaning. They were written from any ideas in her personal life. Five of eight Chaiku written in this book tell the writer’s personal life. The Moon narrates Fida’s homesickness and her beloved ones in Indonesia as she lives in USA and cannot visit them any time. It is clearly represented in the last quatrain of Chaiku, entitled The Moon.
I just want you
To help sending
My warm regards
To them I love
Other prominent Chaiku, The World Largest Archipelago is the expression of the writer’s love to her motherland, Indonesia and its main life principle, unity in diversity. Its second and fourth quatrains evoke pride as an Indonesian.
More seventeen
Thousands islands
You might not know
Most unnamed
Thousands ethnics
Hundreds languages
In one nation
Indonesia
Another Chaiku entitled 2010 Birthday Gift shows the writer’s happiness because of her pregnancy in 2010. The third and fourth quatrains of this poem show her flaming happiness which is unbearable for not being expressed into a poem, Chaiku.
My birthday gift
the most special
a surprise gift
I expected
Now he or she
mysterious
still in my womb
warm and secure
In addition, First Winter, First Snow tells the writer’s new life in USA and Rainy Days is the expression of her hobby, gardening. In this mini book, Chaiku Poem Anthology, readers are not only given Chaiku about the writer’s personal life, it also has Summer Fun and Paradise that tells about summer holiday and general idea about paradise.
To those who love simplicity in the beauty of words, Chaiku Poem Anthology is a reading alternative that results in admiration, new knowledge, and satisfaction. Aside of My Beautiful Garden that was not written according to the rules of Chaiku, I do not find any weak points of this book. My Beautiful Garden that consists of more than four lines should not be included in this book as it deviates from the theme of this book. However, beautiful pictures, including the writer’s caricature, words, lines, quatrains, and title to title of Chaiku that have deep meaning in this mini book will definitely bring readers to the last page. Also, it is a good choice to pick as a small and sweet gift for family and friends. A special gift to enjoy and share with others. Enjoy reading! (*)
Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, September 14, 2012
Written by Heni Kurniawati
The Author of "Novel Menggapai Impian, Merengkuh Cinta" (MIMC--in Indonesian version)
Title: Chaiku Poem Anthology
Author: Fida Abbott (The Author of Enthusiasm, Xlibris Corporation, USA 2010)
Published by: Fida Abbott (Lulu.com, 2011)
Pages: 20
Price: $20.47 (3 mini books)
Binding: Perfect-bound Paperback
Interior Ink: Full color
Weight: 0.44 lbs.
Dimensions (inches): 5.25 wide x 3.5 tall
The author defines Chaiku-a word that may still sounds peculiar to us – as anew neologism of two last letters from the word Chinese, Ch and four last letters of the word Haiku, AIKU. Chaiku refers to an idea that Chinese rhyme may have the same role as Haiku in the composition of English poem.
HAIKU generally consists of three lines, in which the first and the third lines have five syllables and the second line composed in seven syllables. Meanwhile, Chaiku has four lines where each line should be composed in four syllables. It can be four words consist of one syllable or four syllables without considering the number of words. No limitation for the number of quatrain in Chaiku. It may have one quatrain or more. A poem about love published in www.thennextbigwriter.com follow is one example of Chaiku, four words in one line and has four syllables.
Though clothes should suit
Men short or Tall
Souls dress in love
One size fits all
In her mini book, Chaiku Poem Anthology, Fida wrote 8 beautiful poems that have deep meaning. They were written from any ideas in her personal life. Five of eight Chaiku written in this book tell the writer’s personal life. The Moon narrates Fida’s homesickness and her beloved ones in Indonesia as she lives in USA and cannot visit them any time. It is clearly represented in the last quatrain of Chaiku, entitled The Moon.
I just want you
To help sending
My warm regards
To them I love
Other prominent Chaiku, The World Largest Archipelago is the expression of the writer’s love to her motherland, Indonesia and its main life principle, unity in diversity. Its second and fourth quatrains evoke pride as an Indonesian.
More seventeen
Thousands islands
You might not know
Most unnamed
Thousands ethnics
Hundreds languages
In one nation
Indonesia
Another Chaiku entitled 2010 Birthday Gift shows the writer’s happiness because of her pregnancy in 2010. The third and fourth quatrains of this poem show her flaming happiness which is unbearable for not being expressed into a poem, Chaiku.
My birthday gift
the most special
a surprise gift
I expected
Now he or she
mysterious
still in my womb
warm and secure
In addition, First Winter, First Snow tells the writer’s new life in USA and Rainy Days is the expression of her hobby, gardening. In this mini book, Chaiku Poem Anthology, readers are not only given Chaiku about the writer’s personal life, it also has Summer Fun and Paradise that tells about summer holiday and general idea about paradise.
To those who love simplicity in the beauty of words, Chaiku Poem Anthology is a reading alternative that results in admiration, new knowledge, and satisfaction. Aside of My Beautiful Garden that was not written according to the rules of Chaiku, I do not find any weak points of this book. My Beautiful Garden that consists of more than four lines should not be included in this book as it deviates from the theme of this book. However, beautiful pictures, including the writer’s caricature, words, lines, quatrains, and title to title of Chaiku that have deep meaning in this mini book will definitely bring readers to the last page. Also, it is a good choice to pick as a small and sweet gift for family and friends. A special gift to enjoy and share with others. Enjoy reading! (*)
Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, September 14, 2012
Written by Heni Kurniawati
The Author of "Novel Menggapai Impian, Merengkuh Cinta" (MIMC--in Indonesian version)
September 8, 2012
LINKEDIN: Recommendation from Jennie S. Bev
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Fida as Managing Editor at daily online Indonesian News based on the citizen reporter, www.kabarindonesia.com
“ Fida is a passionate writer and editor, whose energy and enthusiasm are infectious. I have always admired her tenacity and determination in getting things done. She is also a very strong author with an award-winning book published in USA. I recommend her to be a part of your team without any reservation. You'd find her highly capable with strong positive spirit to boost up your team and more! Her warm personality will also make her environment more positive and conducive for growth.” (Jennie. S. Bev, August 30, 2012)
Who is Jennie S. Bev?Columnist with more 13 years experience of Asia, covering business, economics, political, social, human rights, psychology, and education issues. Based in Northern California, with clients in USA, Asia, and Europe. Currently contributing regularly to English and Indonesian publications: Forbes, Forbes.com, The Jakarta Post, Strategic Review, Psychology Central, BeliefNet, Kontan, Jaring News, Luar Biasa, and others. Have over 900 articles and 80+ reports published and have been featured in numerous media coverage in international, national, and local publications, including print, online, TV, and radio. (More info about Jennie. S. Bev, visit her Linkedin profile)
Fida as Managing Editor at daily online Indonesian News based on the citizen reporter, www.kabarindonesia.com
“ Fida is a passionate writer and editor, whose energy and enthusiasm are infectious. I have always admired her tenacity and determination in getting things done. She is also a very strong author with an award-winning book published in USA. I recommend her to be a part of your team without any reservation. You'd find her highly capable with strong positive spirit to boost up your team and more! Her warm personality will also make her environment more positive and conducive for growth.” (Jennie. S. Bev, August 30, 2012)
Who is Jennie S. Bev?Columnist with more 13 years experience of Asia, covering business, economics, political, social, human rights, psychology, and education issues. Based in Northern California, with clients in USA, Asia, and Europe. Currently contributing regularly to English and Indonesian publications: Forbes, Forbes.com, The Jakarta Post, Strategic Review, Psychology Central, BeliefNet, Kontan, Jaring News, Luar Biasa, and others. Have over 900 articles and 80+ reports published and have been featured in numerous media coverage in international, national, and local publications, including print, online, TV, and radio. (More info about Jennie. S. Bev, visit her Linkedin profile)
August 16, 2012
Enthusiasm--Hollywood Book-to-Screen Will Be Sent to Thruline Entertainment
On Wednesday afternoon, August 15, 2012, Xlibris Marketing Service Team sent an email. Attached below is a part of their email:....
Your completed Hollywood Book-to-Screen or Hollywood Book Trailer projects will be sent directly to Thruline for film or television consideration. ....
If Thruline is interested in pursuing your project, they will contact you directly. In order to keep their process streamlined, they ask that authors do not contact them for any reason. If you do contact Thruline, your project will be removed from consideration, so it is in your best interest to wait for them to contact you first.
If Thruline isn’t interested in pursuing your project, we’ll inform you via letter, and your materials will be entered into the Hollywood Database. More than 120 Hollywood agents, producers and other professionals use the Hollywood Database to browse for projects; many media companies will have the chance to discover your book.
We promise to stay committed in our quest to bridge the gap between indie authors and Hollywood professionals. Our strategic partnership with Thruline will bring you closer to Hollywood than ever before.
....
Who is Thruline Entertainment?
Thruline Entertainment is a full-service Hollywood management and production company whose talent and literary roster includes Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Annie Mumolo (Bridesmaids), Emmy-winning writer Kirk Ellis (John Adams), Emmy-winning writer Barry Julien (The Colbert Report), actor Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad), Emmy-nominated actor Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) and multiple Emmy-winning actor Allison Janney (The West Wing). Thrulines production arm, Tagline Pictures, produces the hit USA Network series Psych. (Source: AS)
Your completed Hollywood Book-to-Screen or Hollywood Book Trailer projects will be sent directly to Thruline for film or television consideration. ....If Thruline is interested in pursuing your project, they will contact you directly. In order to keep their process streamlined, they ask that authors do not contact them for any reason. If you do contact Thruline, your project will be removed from consideration, so it is in your best interest to wait for them to contact you first.
If Thruline isn’t interested in pursuing your project, we’ll inform you via letter, and your materials will be entered into the Hollywood Database. More than 120 Hollywood agents, producers and other professionals use the Hollywood Database to browse for projects; many media companies will have the chance to discover your book.
We promise to stay committed in our quest to bridge the gap between indie authors and Hollywood professionals. Our strategic partnership with Thruline will bring you closer to Hollywood than ever before.
....
Who is Thruline Entertainment?
Thruline Entertainment is a full-service Hollywood management and production company whose talent and literary roster includes Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Annie Mumolo (Bridesmaids), Emmy-winning writer Kirk Ellis (John Adams), Emmy-winning writer Barry Julien (The Colbert Report), actor Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad), Emmy-nominated actor Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Emmy-winning actor Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) and multiple Emmy-winning actor Allison Janney (The West Wing). Thrulines production arm, Tagline Pictures, produces the hit USA Network series Psych. (Source: AS)
July 9, 2012
ABBOTTSBOOKS: Save 18% On Any Order!
Hurry up! Go to Lulu.com homepage! They will have the name of a savings coupon that you can add to your cart to save if you buy the books/e-books listed below. This promotion ends Friday, July 13 at 11:59 PM. They reserve the right to change this offer at any time. Coupon codes are unique to each Lulu.com country store.
Cookbooks (Photo Books):1. Fabulous Leftover Turkey 2. Tumpeng, An Authentic Indonesian Food
Mini Photo Books (Set of 3)1. Chaiku, Poem Anthology (second series)2. Poem Anthology (first series)
e-Books:1. What Prayers Does Mommy Teach Me? 2. Dancing In My World
Thank you for your interest to visit the links of Fida Abbott's books/e-books above.
Have a nice shopping and have a nice summer!
July 4, 2012
ENTHUSIASM: A Testimony from Sherrell Prefontaine, An Author
Fida is a woman who not only follows her dream but inspires others to do the same. Enthusiasm is a story of a writer, her dream, and how she reached it. I loved that the author shares her personal experiences in detail and by the end of the book, I feel like I know her personally and just want to be friends with her because of her Enthusiasm not only for writing, but for living life. A great inspiring read for all. (Amazon.com)
Sherrell Prefontaine is an author of God's Army and Ocean's Power. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Stonehill College in Easton, lives in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.
June 21, 2012
Take 25% OFF, Enthusiasm in e-Book version, Valid until June 30, 2012
Click the picture above or
this link
to maka a purchase.Thank you for your interest.
Fida would appreciate if you would write a short review there after you have read the whole story.
Please, let her know by writing a comment here or fill out and send the contact form on the right side of this blog.
April 21, 2012
Talk Show Novel Enthusiasm at SMART 88.9 FM Radio, Surabaya, Indonesia
If you live in Surabaya, Indonesia, you are invited to come to this event or listen it on air. Note this event! Event: Talk Show Novel Antusiasme (Novel Enthusiasm in Indonesian version)
Day and Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Time: 5-6 PM
Location: ON AIR at SMART 88.9 FM Radio or you're invited to come to this event at Kampus Akademi Sang Bunda, Jl. Ciliwung 72 Surabaya.
Presentator: Atri Sriwardhani, S.Pd from Komunitas Perempuan Membaca (Reading Women Community)
Atri Wardhani, S.Pd is an educational consultant, graduated from Accountancy Diploma Program, Airlangga University, Surabaya and English Departement, Faculty of Teaching and Education, Muhammadiyah, Surabaya. Right now she is active at Association Alumni of Canada World Youth Indonesia-East Java; Purna Carakan Muda Indonesia, East Java; Gerakan Anak Indonesia Membaca; Treasurer of NasDem Party, DPD Surabaya; and several other organizations. She ever worked as an accounting staff at Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya and Majapahit Mandarin Oriental Surabaya; a teacher at Chatter Box International Preschool Surabaya, Raccette High School, St. Paul Alberta, Canada, YMCA Alliston Toronto, Canada and SMP Al Azhar Surabaya. Now she works at Akademi Sang Bunda and TK Kemala Bhayangkari, Surabaya, as an educational consultant.(*)
