Deb Simpson's Blog, page 2
May 24, 2013
Global Ebook Nominee!! Closing The Gate!
Closing The Gate
A Heaven's Gate Cult Biography
is now a Global Ebook Nominee
Biography
May 8, 2013
Words for the Writer!!
Looking for that "just right" phobia for your
novel?
ailurophobia
fear of cats
algophobia fear of pain amathophobia fear of dust amaxophobia fear of riding in a car ambulophobia fear of walking anglophobia fear of England or the English anthrophobia fear of humans anuptaphobia fear of staying single
http://phrontistery.info/phobias.html
novel?
ailurophobia
fear of cats
algophobia fear of pain amathophobia fear of dust amaxophobia fear of riding in a car ambulophobia fear of walking anglophobia fear of England or the English anthrophobia fear of humans anuptaphobia fear of staying single
http://phrontistery.info/phobias.html
May 7, 2013
The MUST haves for an author....
Several times in recent months I’ve had consultations with authors that really surprised me. These typically happen at writing and publishing conferences. One of the best reasons to go to these events is to get a totally new take on your book from someone inside the publishing industry....
For many authors, this is the first time they’ve talked about their publishing plans and the concept behind them.As someone sitting on the other side of the table, by this point you expect that an author will have some or all of these things worked out:Their pitch, the tightly encapsulated, 30-second summary that will tell you what the book’s about, what other books it’s like, and what market the book is intended for.Their category, niche, or genre, the exact shelf, either real or virtual, where their book will be at home, and the books against which it will be compared.Their persona, the specific aspects of their own personality that they will be projecting as an author in promoting and marketing activities.After all, launching a book and, by extension, a publishing career, is a complex task with lots of layers of meaning and action all rolled into one.None of these attributes is cast in stone, unchangeable. But authors still know they need to have thought about these things when they get ready to step over the threshold into public view. ...
to read the full article , click on the link below
http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2013/05/inflection-point/
For many authors, this is the first time they’ve talked about their publishing plans and the concept behind them.As someone sitting on the other side of the table, by this point you expect that an author will have some or all of these things worked out:Their pitch, the tightly encapsulated, 30-second summary that will tell you what the book’s about, what other books it’s like, and what market the book is intended for.Their category, niche, or genre, the exact shelf, either real or virtual, where their book will be at home, and the books against which it will be compared.Their persona, the specific aspects of their own personality that they will be projecting as an author in promoting and marketing activities.After all, launching a book and, by extension, a publishing career, is a complex task with lots of layers of meaning and action all rolled into one.None of these attributes is cast in stone, unchangeable. But authors still know they need to have thought about these things when they get ready to step over the threshold into public view. ...
to read the full article , click on the link below
http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2013/05/inflection-point/
April 30, 2013
April 26, 2013
Can I transfer my copyright?
Are copyrights transferable?Yes. Like any other property, all or part of the rights in a work may be transferred by the owner to another
to transfer copyright
to transfer copyright
How Do I Copyright My Work?
Copyright Basics
How long does a copyright last?The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.
Do I have to renew my copyright?No. Works created on or after January 1, 1978, are not subject to renewal registration.
How long does a copyright last?The term of copyright for a particular work depends on several factors, including whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. As a general rule, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.
Do I have to renew my copyright?No. Works created on or after January 1, 1978, are not subject to renewal registration.
April 19, 2013
Publetariat Destroyed by a Hacker.”
Publetariat Hacked!
Joel Friedlander stated on his blog--was shocked to receive this note from my colleague April Hamilton:
My heart sank. As a website owner who relies on this site and other web assets for my livelihood, I was completely aghast.
Sure enough, heading over to Publetariat, April had left a “note on the door” that reads, in part:
April has helped thousands of indie authors get started in publishing, and was an early pioneer online. She has also reprinted and publicized my articles as well as those of numerous other bloggers in the indie field, and also provides our content to Kindle Nation Daily.
Joel Friedlander stated on his blog--was shocked to receive this note from my colleague April Hamilton:
“Last week, Publetariat was named one of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best Sites For Writers for the fourth year in a row, and this year it was also singled out as one of the “Best of the Best”.
Yesterday, Publetariat was destroyed by a hacker.”
My heart sank. As a website owner who relies on this site and other web assets for my livelihood, I was completely aghast.
Sure enough, heading over to Publetariat, April had left a “note on the door” that reads, in part:
“As a totally non-profit, volunteer-staffed site, Publetariat lacks the resources and staffing to keep recovering from these malicious attacks.
The site is currently not accessible or properly functional, though its content is still contained in the site’s database.”
April has helped thousands of indie authors get started in publishing, and was an early pioneer online. She has also reprinted and publicized my articles as well as those of numerous other bloggers in the indie field, and also provides our content to Kindle Nation Daily.
April 15, 2013
Cult preparing for the second harvest ..
Former members of the Heaven’s Gate Cult have been posting conversations about the expected second harvest of souls…. Heaven’s Gate is the cult who committed the largest mass suicide on US soil, in Rancho Santa Fe, Ca March 26, 1997, when 38 followers and their leader, DO (Marshall Applewhite) exited their vehicles (took their own lives) following what they believed to be a UFO hidden behind the Hale-Bopp Comet.
Some may think that the group ended with the mass suicide, but this is not the case. The cult is believed to have had more than 90 members in its 20+year existence, and several former members are leading the way for new converts, using modern day social media to spread the word.
Former members and new recruits believe another harvest is coming—a second chance to follow their beloved elders (leaders) to the Next Level, a place above human. There has –as yet-been no discussion about another mass suicide, only about a second chance to follow them.
The cult’s website is still active and contains the cult’s beliefs and philosophies, along with printed materials and training videos used in the cult “classroom”. The website is maintained by former members Dave and Sarah King. Other former members including Stephen Sawyer openly talk about their beliefs on Blog Radio, You tube, and Facebook.
Second harvest or second suicide? Remains to be seen.
A biogrpahy of one former member's suicide
Some may think that the group ended with the mass suicide, but this is not the case. The cult is believed to have had more than 90 members in its 20+year existence, and several former members are leading the way for new converts, using modern day social media to spread the word.
Former members and new recruits believe another harvest is coming—a second chance to follow their beloved elders (leaders) to the Next Level, a place above human. There has –as yet-been no discussion about another mass suicide, only about a second chance to follow them.
The cult’s website is still active and contains the cult’s beliefs and philosophies, along with printed materials and training videos used in the cult “classroom”. The website is maintained by former members Dave and Sarah King. Other former members including Stephen Sawyer openly talk about their beliefs on Blog Radio, You tube, and Facebook.
Second harvest or second suicide? Remains to be seen.
A biogrpahy of one former member's suicide
April 11, 2013
Books & Games that NO One should publish!!
http://writersweekly.com/the_latest_from_angelahoycom/007910_04102013.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+writersweekly+%28WritersWeekly.com+-+Freelance+Writing+Ezine%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
the Pedophiles Guide to Love & Pleasure
originally published by Amazon
the autobiography of the Olympic Bomber--also
originally published by Amazon
Video Game involving Rape
In Rapelay, gamers direct a character to sexually assault a mother and her two young daughters at an underground station, before raping any of a selection female characters.-a Japanese video game
I beleieve in the first amendment, but what publisher wants these items in thier catalog? Who buys them? If money speaks, then let's start talking!
the Pedophiles Guide to Love & Pleasure
originally published by Amazon
the autobiography of the Olympic Bomber--also
originally published by Amazon
Video Game involving Rape
In Rapelay, gamers direct a character to sexually assault a mother and her two young daughters at an underground station, before raping any of a selection female characters.-a Japanese video game
I beleieve in the first amendment, but what publisher wants these items in thier catalog? Who buys them? If money speaks, then let's start talking!
