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Are you an Author, Reader, Publisher, Editor, Agent or Other?
Reader, author, former bookseller, publisher...in that order!
Do You Have A Website?
Echelon Press Publishing
The Hart of the Matter
Feminine-Aspects

And check out these Blogs:
Let's Talk About…
Best of the West
The Teen Seen
Mystery Manor
About Me:

Karen Syed is the proud owner of Echelon Press Publishing and has published more than 100 novels for some of the freshest voices in the industry. Every day is a new success story for her as she continues to grow herself and her business. She has seen eight of her own novels published, along with numerous articles and short stories. As a former bookstore owner, she garnered a nomination from Publishers Weekly for their Bookseller of the Year award. She sits on the Board of the Maryland Writers Association and is a member of GLBA, SinC, MWA, and ITW. You can learn more about Karen Syed at www.hartofthematter.com.

Do you have a blog site?
http://karensyed.blogspot.com
Favorite Books:
In the Electric Mist with the Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke
Favorite Bookstores on land or cyberspace
Centuries & Sleuths, Forest Park, IL
Augie Rocks!!

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Self Confidence vs. Optimism


When a writer makes the decision to become an author, something happens inside them, I know, it happened to me. When I made the took the plunge to seek publication for my writing, I had all kinds of grandiose ideas. I would be driven to my book signings in a limo, or a nice town car at worst. I would wear beautiful designer clothes, and everywhere I went, I would be stopped to sign the copies of my books that everyone in the world just happened to be reading

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Posted on August 18, 2007 at 7:09pm — 1 Comment

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Marvelous Marketing Maneuvers (Pt. 6)


Marvelous Marketing Maneuvers for Mild-Mannered Authors:
So you want to be Nora Roberts (Pt. 6)
© Karen L. Syed


6. Art & Crafts. Don't laugh; you are of the creative nature. If not, you would not be writing books. I consider writers to be among the most creative. Actors get to use physical action and we get to see it. Artists use the canvas and co

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Posted on July 29, 2007 at 6:17pm —

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You want a piece of me?


You want a piece of me?
© Karen L. Syed



Okay, it may be a bit cliché now, but this seems to be the general theme in young adult fiction these days. Don't get me wrong, I love a good shoot 'em up

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Posted on July 27, 2007 at 8:50am —

Karen Syed

Tips for the Traveling Author

© Karen L. Syed


This is the time of year when we all hop into our cars and head for scenic overlooks, family reunions, and the beloved campsites with the family. Okay, I hope some of you do, I prefer a book festival with a hotel and room service...dang prima dona publishers.



At any rate...what do you do when you are traveling to promote your books? I know for some of you it is truly difficult to visit a multitude of bookstores with your kids and s

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Posted on June 2, 2007 at 1:19pm —

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Marvelous Marketing Maneuvers (Pt. 5)

Marvelous Marketing Maneuvers for Mild-Mannered Authors:
So you want to be Nora Roberts (Pt. 5)
© Karen L. Syed


5. Libraries. When was the last time you actually visited a library as an author? Have you ever? This is something you had really better think about. I spend a lot of time in my library. I check out books to read. Books on marketing, books on publicity, books on how to writer better. You should be

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At 5:34pm on January 23, 2009, Lynda Coker said…
Just wanted to stop by and say hello. If you get a free moment, stop by my page here at Book Place, or at WRDF.

I keep hot, buttery-sweet cinnamon rolls on the cyber-table at all times—go ahead, grab two.

Have a great day and a successful year,
Lynda

At 3:48pm on June 27, 2008, Cathleen Tarawhiti said…
Hi Karen, I've just joined this site and read your profile. Would you have any advice for me regarding publishing? I'm starting to create romance themed images and would love some feedback or advice :)

Thank you,
Cathleen.
www.cathleentarawhiti.co.nz
At 8:22pm on December 14, 2007, Susan K. Droney said…
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At 11:19pm on May 31, 2007, Mary Chapman said…
Hi Karen!
Thanks so much for the invite - I look forward to becoming acquainted with you!
Best,
~Mary
At 11:18pm on May 31, 2007, Rosie G said…
Thanks for the invite. I was introduced to Echelon Press at RT St Louis in 2005. I'm going to have to take out my books and revisit your site to see what the latest is. I noticed you have lots of author events. Any chance you'll be having some events in New Mexico? Rosie :)
At 5:39pm on May 31, 2007, Bill Stephens said…
Karen, Good to hear from you and congratulations on your success with Echelon Publishing. Bill
At 4:21pm on May 31, 2007, Jeffrey J. Mariotte said…
Hi Karen!

Jeff
At 4:04pm on May 31, 2007, Tony Cartledge said…
Hiya Karen. What a great place this is where writers can rub cyber-shoulders with publishers. Great to be here.
At 3:27pm on May 31, 2007, Judy Seaberry said…
Hi Karen,
Thanks for the invite, love the site and the discussions.
At 3:17pm on May 31, 2007, James R. Shannon said…
I NEED HELP WITH BREAKING INTO THE PUBLISHING BUSINESS AS AN AUTHOR! PLEASE.... ANYONE. MY STORY MUST BE TOLD TO ALL OF THE NONE-CUSTODIAL FATHERS OUT THERE....

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Are you ready?


I am so not ready for Christmas. I just realized I don't have much time either. One good thing is the DH is off Friday and possibly all next week, so I can give him a few chores to do, which may help some. I'm counting on him to put stamps and labels on the Christmas cards, and do a few things around the house to straighten it out some. Unfortunately, I'm the organizer in the family, so I can't expect too much on the getting-the- house ready front. That's pathetic, since I'm not very organized. (g)

Anyway, I hope to get the house into decent shape before Christmas, when I do my annual meal for the family. There's also that Christmas list to get together. Time is ticking away.

What about you? Are you ready for Christmas? Or do you celebrate another Holiday? If so, are you ready?

Please Welcome Mary Cunningham, Cynthia's Attic Author


Discovering Family in Cynthia's Attic


One of the main reasons for writing "Cynthia's Attic" came from my failure - failure to appreciate my ancestors. Our family stories are probably no more or less interesting than most, and I went out of my way to avoid remembering most of them or asking questions about my grandparents lives.

For instance. Did I bother to ask my grandfather what it was like playing in the first night football game in America?

Or did I try to find out just which relative "supposedly" sold a city block on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles for $20,000? Guaranteed, I would not be sitting here writing a blog had that particular relative held on to the property.

Then there's the story, "Cynthia's Attic: Curse of the Bayou," of my great-great grandfather, Augustus Boilliat who disappeared in 1860 while taking a load of produce down the Mississippi River to New Orleans? Oh, sure I've read different accounts about what happened to him, but lost forever are the stories his grandson (my grandfather) could've told me about facts he'd heard from my great-great grandmother, Marie Julia, about her husband's disappearance.

I remember a few accounts told by my dad about his adventures as a teenage cave guide at one of the largest caves in the Southern Indiana area, Wyandotte, but I only have to guess at some of the adventures he must've had.

That's why I'm writing adventures I wanted my ancestors to have; adventures I can enjoy with them through the eyes and voice of my character, Gus.

The idea for Cynthia's Attic: The Magician's Castle came from detailed genealogy research done by my cousin, Betty. Long before the Internet, she traveled to Switzerland to search for documents that would tie our great-grandmother, Harriet Kistler, to Peter Kistler the First, President of the Republic of Bern, 1470-1480. I've tried to honor the Kistler family in the fourth adventure in Cynthia's Attic.

Thanks, Morgan, for having me as a guest!

          Mary Cunningham

Mary Cunningham is the author of the award-winning 'Tween fantasy/mystery series, Cynthia’s Attic. She is proud to announce the release of book four, "The Magician's Castle," Dec 1, 2009. Her children's mystery series was inspired by a recurring dream about a mysterious attic. After realizing that the dream took place in the home of her childhood friend, Cynthia, the dreams stopped and the writing began.

She is also co-writer of the humor-filled, women's lifestyle book, "Women Only Over Fifty (WOOF)," along with published stories, "Ghost Light" and "Christmas Daisy," A Cynthia's Attic short story.

To celebrate the release of "The Magician's Castle," (Quake/Echelon Press, DEC 1, 2009), a winner will be chosen on each blog stop to receive a copy of the "Cynthia's Attic" short story, "Christmas With Daisy!" So, be sure to make a comment!


Mary Cunningham Books
http://www.marycunninghambooks.com/

Cynthia's Attic Blog
http://www.cynthiasattic.blogspot.com/

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Cunningham/e/B002BLNEK4/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Kindle
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?_encoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=digital-text&field-author=Mary%20Cunningham

Fictionwise
http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/a20811/Mary-Cunningham/?

Quake/Echelon Press
http://www.echelonpress.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=23&zenid=4ac57b7ae19fa071cab3b4295df7baf3



Please leave a comment to welcome Mary.

Check out the Mystery of the Missing Checks

Monday, I'm over at my group blog, http://makeminemystery.blogspot.com/, where I'm blogging about the mystery of the missing checks. Come on over and find out what it's all about.

Thanks,
Morgan Mandel

Can We Talk?

I'm firming up some dates for speaking engagements in 2010. One's tentatively set for March 28, at 1:30 at the Niles Public Library, another probably in mid May at the Schaumburg Township District Library.

Also, coming up is a radio interview at WJJQ again on May 7, at 9:35 a.m. before my booksigning May 8 at Cover to Cover Books in Tomahawk, WI.

I've heard that some people are more afraid of public speaking than of dying. Surprisingly, I find it easier each time I do it. As long as I have my cheat sheet with me to glance down at once in a while for security and I like what I'm talking about, I'm okay.

What about you? Do you like to talk or would you rather not?

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