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May 16, 2011
Self Publishing's Impact On Small Publishers
Let's hearken back about two years ago when ereaders were starting to get more attention. I was one of those people who said, "Yes, they will be popular."
I envisioned people everywhere pulling out their readers on buses, in coffee shops in classrooms. I imagined the morning paper on a reader lying on the table next to a steaming cup. I truly saw the American people embracing the newest technology.
What I didn't see coming was the huge swell of self-publishing authors because of ereaders...
I envisioned people everywhere pulling out their readers on buses, in coffee shops in classrooms. I imagined the morning paper on a reader lying on the table next to a steaming cup. I truly saw the American people embracing the newest technology.
What I didn't see coming was the huge swell of self-publishing authors because of ereaders...
May 12, 2011
The VBT & My Recents
Please stop in on my tour today:
At Lori's Reading Corner I'm guest blogging about how to keep your favorite author writing.
And The Weaver and I are spotlighted on The Plot today.
Hopefully you haven't missed these stops:
Book review at One Day At A TimeFun interview at Pump Up Your BookYummy family favorite recipe at Authors & AppetizersAnother fun interview at The Children's & Teen's Book Connection
Help me spread the word of the tour by sharing the link to your favorite article with your...
At Lori's Reading Corner I'm guest blogging about how to keep your favorite author writing.
And The Weaver and I are spotlighted on The Plot today.
Hopefully you haven't missed these stops:
Book review at One Day At A TimeFun interview at Pump Up Your BookYummy family favorite recipe at Authors & AppetizersAnother fun interview at The Children's & Teen's Book Connection
Help me spread the word of the tour by sharing the link to your favorite article with your...
May 11, 2011
Three Times A Charm With Author Donna McDine
Three Times a Charm is a weekly feature that spotlights authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters from the publishing industry.
This week we are joined by Donna McDine. Donna is a fellow author at Guardian Angel Publishing, a master promoter and a lifesaver. Here's more on Donna:
Busiest woman in publishing? She's at least in the running. Donna, tell us more about The Golden Pathway.
Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author, Honorable Mention in the 77th and two...
This week we are joined by Donna McDine. Donna is a fellow author at Guardian Angel Publishing, a master promoter and a lifesaver. Here's more on Donna: Busiest woman in publishing? She's at least in the running. Donna, tell us more about The Golden Pathway.
Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author, Honorable Mention in the 77th and two...
May 9, 2011
Authorly Misconceptions
Recently, I alluded to the fact that I was going to bow out of my role on the choir's board of directors when my term came up at the end of the year. Immediately the other members started to rib me about how, now that I'm a published author, I don't have time for stuff like board meetings. I agreed (tongue in cheek) that being a public personality didn't allow time for such things like serving the community. They asked if I was going on tour for my book. I laughed. Then the conversation...
May 8, 2011
The Weaver Virtual Book Tour
Please join me and The Weaver on our virtual book tour, May 9th through the 20th. Here is the tour schedule. We'd be honored if you stop in daily and leave comments. Share the links with your friends. Light, good-natured heckling is even allowed!
Monday, May 9thInterviewed at The Children's and Teen's Book ConnectionGuest blogging at Authors and AppetizersTuesday, May 10thInterviewed at Pump Up Your Book!Wednesday, May 11thBook reviewed at One Day At A TimeThursday, May 12thGuest blogging at...
Monday, May 9thInterviewed at The Children's and Teen's Book ConnectionGuest blogging at Authors and AppetizersTuesday, May 10thInterviewed at Pump Up Your Book!Wednesday, May 11thBook reviewed at One Day At A TimeThursday, May 12thGuest blogging at...
May 4, 2011
Three Times A Charm with Author Jodi Moore
Three Times a Charm is a weekly feature that spotlights authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters from the children's publishing industry.
Today I am thrilled to welcome an author I consider online sunshine. Jodi Moore welcome to Strands of Thought.
Here are some fun facts about Jodi:
Jodi considers books, along with chocolate, to be one of the main food groups. She writes both picture books and young adult novels, hoping to challenge, nourish and inspire her readers by...
Today I am thrilled to welcome an author I consider online sunshine. Jodi Moore welcome to Strands of Thought.Here are some fun facts about Jodi:
Jodi considers books, along with chocolate, to be one of the main food groups. She writes both picture books and young adult novels, hoping to challenge, nourish and inspire her readers by...
April 27, 2011
Three Times a Charm with author Dorothy Dreyer
Three Times a Charm is a weekly feature that spotlights authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters from the publishing industry.
This week we are joined by Dorothy Dreyer. I met Dorothy on Twitter. She's the queen of the Friday follow (#FF) and a darn good tweeter.
Dorothy Dreyer is a wife, mother of two, and a full time nursery
school teacher. At forty-years-old, she's been living abroad in
Germany for the past 13 years, writing whenever she finds time in her
busy schedule...
This week we are joined by Dorothy Dreyer. I met Dorothy on Twitter. She's the queen of the Friday follow (#FF) and a darn good tweeter.
Dorothy Dreyer is a wife, mother of two, and a full time nurseryschool teacher. At forty-years-old, she's been living abroad in
Germany for the past 13 years, writing whenever she finds time in her
busy schedule...
April 25, 2011
Recents
Recent Reads
The Merlin Conspiracy by Diana Wynne Jones– humble rating: Motivational Speaker – I was reading through this and I thought to myself, "This reminds me of the world with the embroidery in it. Which book was that?" Yeah, then I got to the embroidery scene. At first I was flummoxed. How could I have forgotten that I'd read the book before? But in the end it doesn't matter. I loved it just the same. Mini, Nick, Romanov, Grundo, the goat. Loved them all.
Prom and Prejudice by...
The Merlin Conspiracy by Diana Wynne Jones– humble rating: Motivational Speaker – I was reading through this and I thought to myself, "This reminds me of the world with the embroidery in it. Which book was that?" Yeah, then I got to the embroidery scene. At first I was flummoxed. How could I have forgotten that I'd read the book before? But in the end it doesn't matter. I loved it just the same. Mini, Nick, Romanov, Grundo, the goat. Loved them all.
Prom and Prejudice by...
April 20, 2011
Three Times a Charm with author Janet Collins
Three Times a Charm is a weekly feature that spotlights authors, illustrators, bloggers, agents, editors or promoters from the publishing industry.
This week we are joined by children's author, Janet Collins. Janet is one of the few authors in this world who I've met in person when she was here in Central Oregon. I'm thrilled to host her on Three Times.
Janet Ann Collins used to write feature articles for a newspaper in the San Francisco Bay area and her work has appeared in many other...
This week we are joined by children's author, Janet Collins. Janet is one of the few authors in this world who I've met in person when she was here in Central Oregon. I'm thrilled to host her on Three Times.
Janet Ann Collins used to write feature articles for a newspaper in the San Francisco Bay area and her work has appeared in many other...
April 18, 2011
Brush Up Them Tuba Skills, It's Time To Promote!
We know that an aspiring author needs to possess mass quantities of persistence. But honey, the persistence you tapped then is the equivalent of dipping your toes into the deep, cold waters of Lake Try Again. Promotion requires a scuba diving license and the lung capacity of a tuba player.
It isn't that you or your book isn't valued or appreciated. It isn't even that you and your book aren't important. It is just that you aren't a priority. Unless, of course, you and your book are surrounded b...
It isn't that you or your book isn't valued or appreciated. It isn't even that you and your book aren't important. It is just that you aren't a priority. Unless, of course, you and your book are surrounded b...
