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March 13, 2015
Inspiration Behind Fireflies - Guest Post by Bree Wolf
In my head, I’ve always been a writer, editor, proofreader and what-not. I can’t help it. It’s compulsive – you decide if that’s good or bad. Then a couple of years ago I actually picked up a pen and jotted down my first ideas. Not sure why it took me so long. Maybe it was the universe telling me the time had come to leave my shell and step out into the world.
That thought actually inspired Fireflies, #1 in my Airborne Trilogy.
Gabriel is a sad boy; it’s as simple as that. His parents argue al...
That thought actually inspired Fireflies, #1 in my Airborne Trilogy.
Gabriel is a sad boy; it’s as simple as that. His parents argue al...
March 11, 2015
Three Times A Charm with James Gordon
It’s time for Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to people involved in children’s publishing. Today we have James Gordon with us. Welcome James. Can you share a little about yourself, please?
My name is James Gordon, an award winning author, poet, and storyteller from Chicago’s South Side. I am the author of the Amazon Best Selling Children’s Book, “Hi My Name is Bobo (A Weekend in the Life of a 5th Grader) and several other books under the pen name G.P.A. (Greatest Poet Alive)....
My name is James Gordon, an award winning author, poet, and storyteller from Chicago’s South Side. I am the author of the Amazon Best Selling Children’s Book, “Hi My Name is Bobo (A Weekend in the Life of a 5th Grader) and several other books under the pen name G.P.A. (Greatest Poet Alive)....
March 9, 2015
5 Books With Covers That Screamed "READ ME!"
My talented and generous critique buddy, Mary Waibel, has her review of Finding Thor on her blog. Please hop on over to Waibel's World and see what she has to say about my young adult romantic suspense releasing Thursday!
So, this week I’m talking book covers. I admit, I have been known to judge a book by its cover and while browsing Goodreads, or maybe Amazon, recently I noticed that purple seems to be the new black. So many pretty book covers whose color schemes revolve around purple....
So, this week I’m talking book covers. I admit, I have been known to judge a book by its cover and while browsing Goodreads, or maybe Amazon, recently I noticed that purple seems to be the new black. So many pretty book covers whose color schemes revolve around purple....
March 6, 2015
Building Character with Lily from The Attic of Sand and Secrets
Yippee – it’s Friday and this week we have a Building Character interview. Let me introduce Lily from THE ATTIC OF SAND AND SECRETS by Medeia Sharif. Welcome to Strands of Thoughts, Lily. Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m Lily. I’m in junior high school and I live in Florida. My dad is French and my mother is Egyptian. I live in a beachfront house.
Beachfront in Florida sounds nice, but when people have a story to tell, it isn’t usually a really nice story about catching a t...
I’m Lily. I’m in junior high school and I live in Florida. My dad is French and my mother is Egyptian. I live in a beachfront house.
Beachfront in Florida sounds nice, but when people have a story to tell, it isn’t usually a really nice story about catching a t...
March 4, 2015
#IWSG - Celebrate Life
click to visit the original postWelcome to the Insecure Writer's Support Group.Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubt...
March 2, 2015
New Release! The Legacy Human by Susan Kaye Quinn
I'm happy to be helping Susan Kaye Quinn release her new Singularity series. No one does sci-fi like Susan! Pick up her new book at the introductory price and help her spread the word!
New Release: The Legacy Human (Singularity #1) by Susan Kaye Quinn #YA #SF
INTRODUCTORY PRICE 99CENTS - limited timeAmazonebook and printWhen transcending humanity is the prize, winning the Game is all that matters.Seventeen-year-old Elijah Brighton wants to become an ascender—a post-Singularity human/machine hyb...
New Release: The Legacy Human (Singularity #1) by Susan Kaye Quinn #YA #SF
INTRODUCTORY PRICE 99CENTS - limited timeAmazonebook and printWhen transcending humanity is the prize, winning the Game is all that matters.Seventeen-year-old Elijah Brighton wants to become an ascender—a post-Singularity human/machine hyb...
February 27, 2015
Building Character with Nick Cassidy from I Live In A Doghouse
Hi everyone! Welcome to Building Character. I’d like to introduce you to Nick, the main character in I LIVE IN A DOGHOUSE by Beverly Stowe McClure. Nick, can you tell us a little about you, please?
Hey, I’m Nick Cassidy, eleven-years-old. I used to live with my mom, just the two of us and we got along fine. Then she married Jake, and I now have a stepsister that loves to call me gross names and a half-sister that likes for me to take her for walks in the stroller, and my life will never be the...
Hey, I’m Nick Cassidy, eleven-years-old. I used to live with my mom, just the two of us and we got along fine. Then she married Jake, and I now have a stepsister that loves to call me gross names and a half-sister that likes for me to take her for walks in the stroller, and my life will never be the...
February 25, 2015
Three Times A Charm with Stephanie Scott
Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to people involved in children’s publishing. Today we have Stephanie Scott with us. She’s here to spread the news about a great contest. First, Stephanie, please share a little about yourself.
I’m a pre-published author (don’t you love the positivity of that term?) with a few Young Adult Contemporary manuscripts under my belt. My agent Sarah LaPolla at Bradford Literary is working hard to find those manuscripts a home.
Improving my w...
I’m a pre-published author (don’t you love the positivity of that term?) with a few Young Adult Contemporary manuscripts under my belt. My agent Sarah LaPolla at Bradford Literary is working hard to find those manuscripts a home. Improving my w...
February 23, 2015
Abandon Ship! When You Just Can't Continue a Book
I recently had to abandon a book, but I gave it a good solid effort. I wouldn't normally talk about why I didn't like a book, but I don't think I have to worry about ruining Leo Tolstoy's reputation by sharing my humble opinions on why Anna Karenina didn't work for me.
First because the book is a classic, I was conditioned to think I'd like it. That I had to like it or they'd revoke my avid reader card or something. Because it's a classic, I downloaded the audiobook. I do so much better with s...
First because the book is a classic, I was conditioned to think I'd like it. That I had to like it or they'd revoke my avid reader card or something. Because it's a classic, I downloaded the audiobook. I do so much better with s...
February 20, 2015
Marketing Your Book - Guest Post by Krysten Lindsay Hager
I’m excited that Kai asked me to talk about my experiences marketing as a debut novelist. My first novel, True Colors, about an eighth grader dealing with frenemies, self-esteem issues, cliques, and being yourself, came out this summer and it was an amazing time. I feel like I haven’t sat down to relax since I signed the contract for the book over a year ago! It’s been an amazing journey and I’m so thrilled that soon the sequel to the book, (titled Best Friends…Forever? )will come out as part...
