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Jennifer Ochs Latest Book Reviews and New Giveaways

Drop by www.nybookcafe.com and read my review of John Gorman's Shades of Luz. Also, enter to win a copy of Decoding The Lost Symbol by Simon Cox and Exit Music by Ian Rankin. Continue

Added by Jennifer Ochs on November 24, 2009 at 1:40pm — No Comments

DragonCub How to get your book published??

Every year, it is estimated that over one million books are published worldwide. But if you don’t have an agent or a publishing contract, how can you get your masterpiece out to a discerning public and call yourself an ‘author’ at last?

By selling online, that’s how. The advent of the ‘online bookshop’ has revolutionised the way publishing works. Now, people don’t just have to buy a hard copy book from a book store – they can download it from an

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Added by DragonCub on November 24, 2009 at 6:09am — No Comments

Satis Shroff CREATIVE WRITING CRITIQUE/ Swiss Literary Prize 2009 (Satis Shroff, Freiburg-Kappel)

Mittler zwischen Welten (c) satis shroff, germany Creative Writing Critique Swiss Book Prize 2009(Satis Shroff, Freiburg) MEHR MEER A translator and essayist Born in 1946 in Slovakia, Grew up in Switzerland, Living in Zürich, Won the Swiss Buch.09 award And 50,000 Swiss Fran… Continue

Added by Satis Shroff on November 21, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Storyheart Thirty Six Day's Until Christmas

Wondering what to get that "difficult" person in your life this holiday, I picked up a few ideas to help you with that special gift. … Continue

Added by Storyheart on November 18, 2009 at 5:45pm — No Comments

L. D. Mitchell No more blog updates

Due to the recent changes at Ning, we no longer will be posting blog updates. FREE access via email or RSS subscription remains via our website, http://www.privatelibrary.typepad.com , and you now also can subscribe to our daily posts via your Kindle by clicking on http://tinyurl.com/ygbt7cw Continue

Added by L. D. Mitchell on November 17, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Dorothy Thompson Win a free copy of Susan Chodakiewitz's Too Many Visitors for One Little House Today Only!

Pump Up Your Book is proud to announce a chat l book giveaway with children's book author Susan Chodakiewitz on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern. Leave a comment or ask her a question and you'll become eligible to win a free copy of her book, Too Many Vi… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on November 17, 2009 at 3:06pm — No Comments

Theresa M. Moore FREE Download of Historical/Vampire novel Written In BLOOD preview now available

In the advent of the publication of my book Written In BLOOD in January I am offering free downloads of a sample PDF containing 10 chapters from the edited portion. The book is still in final draft and I hope to have it published by as late as January 25. Meanwhile, the PDF will be available until the end of the current year. To order, visit the product page at http://www.antellus.com/book/WrittenInBLOOD.html. Written In B… Continue

Added by Theresa M. Moore on November 13, 2009 at 4:40pm — No Comments

Frank Fiore Cyberkill Ranks 5 Stars Again!

Frank Fiore, a bestselling author with more than 50,000 copies of his non-fiction books in print has turned his talents to writing fiction. His newest release, Cyberkill, is published through Booklocker.com and maintains not only a 5-star rating at Amazon.com but e… Continue

Added by Frank Fiore on November 10, 2009 at 6:28am — No Comments

Storyheart A Book and a Chat with “Paige Ray”

My special guest today is Paige Ray a young inspir… Continue

Added by Storyheart on November 9, 2009 at 6:43pm — No Comments

Storyheart A Book and a Chat with "Harmony from PAYA"

I have blogged about PAYA and the fantastic work that Harmony, Yan and Josh Berk have done… Continue

Added by Storyheart on November 6, 2009 at 7:10pm — No Comments

Nils Free Short Story Writing Contest TRAVEL STORIES – win cash with your story

While traveling we always have new experiences, whether they are amazing, life changing or just disillusioning. Tell us your travel story. It may deal with a travel journey to a new place, time traveling, revisiting one's past, visiting a lost love or a new one, or an inner journey. Travel reports can be as much about one's internal navigation of their emotions as a physical voyage. There is currently running a free-to-enter short story contest on BookRix for writers and readers. The theme is "… Continue

Added by Nils on November 4, 2009 at 7:17am — No Comments

DragonCub Best place to sell buy cheap books, ebooks from online book store

UKs best online book store to buy cheap books, ebooks and short stories! Sell new books for over 40 categories and avail great prices. Get latest updates by visiting our official blog at: http://dragoncub.wordpress.com/ Continue

Added by DragonCub on November 4, 2009 at 6:18am — No Comments

Samie Foster Lightening Thief Smoothie Review

The Lightening Thief By Rick Riordan Overall Rating: Some call it the next Harry Potter. I think they might be right. Well it seems like when one thing gets popular, there ad to be a bunch of other authors who like to rip off the material and just write something like to to make money for their selves. Like Twilight, after that book, we have at least fifty teen vampire romances within the next year. Pirates of The Caribbean brought to life a bunch of piracy novels. Then Harry Potter. There ar… Continue

Added by Samie Foster on November 3, 2009 at 11:22pm — No Comments

Storyheart A Book and a Chat with "Gale Laure"

Gale Laure, a native Texan, is the international selling author of "… Continue

Added by Storyheart on November 3, 2009 at 6:38pm — No Comments

Apex Reviews Two-Day Special!

Only through November 4, we offering our Platinum Publicity Packages for the special price of only $79! Combining a detailed book review completed in less than two weeks, a comprehensive interview, an online spotlight feature, and a dynamic book video trailer, the Platinum Package is one of the best marketing options around for serious authors & publishers. See for yourself all the great benefits that dozens of authors and publishers are rushing to take full advantage of: - Review complete… Continue

Added by Apex Reviews on November 3, 2009 at 4:53am — No Comments

Pamela K. Kinney/Sapphire Phelan New Review of Haunted Virginia: Legends, Myths and True Tales

A review for Haunted Virginia: Legends, Myths and True Tales is up at Innsmouth Free Press: http://www.innsmouthfreepress.com/?p=3094 Pamela K. Kinney http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com http://www.myspace.com/PamelaKKinney http://Pame… Continue

Added by Pamela K. Kinney/Sapphire Phelan on November 2, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Cheryl C. Malandrinos Video Trailer for Dispel the Mist by Marilyn Meredith

Hello all, This is my latest video trailer for one of my clients. Dispel the Mist is the newest release in the award-winning Deputy Tempe Crabtree series by Marilyn Meredith. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmZhaJgHUx0. Thanks! Cheryl Continue

Added by Cheryl C. Malandrinos on October 28, 2009 at 7:59am — No Comments

Lynn Tincher, Author Left in the Dark release! My second book!

“As an author, Lynn Tincher’s interests’ hover suspended between the twin poles of loneliness and identity, love and suspicion. These forces pull painfully at her characters, providing the inner conflicts that illuminate her writing, giving it power.” - Jason Walters, The Vast White "well crafted characters and plot twists will keep you turning pages" - Brad Parnell, The Legend of Gwerinatha: Branwen's Garden "the relationships are believable, and the dialog is fun and easy to read" - Michele… Continue

Added by Lynn Tincher, Author on October 27, 2009 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Storyheart Across the Pond News

It's been a while since I passed on any news about my book, perhaps you thought ther… Continue

Added by Storyheart on October 26, 2009 at 6:18pm — No Comments

Morgan Mandel My guest appearance at Barry Evan's A Book and A Chat on Saturday, Oct. 24

Barry Eva has a great Blog Talk Radio Show, called A Book and a Chat. I was fortunate enough to be a guest there. Here's the player, if you'd care to listen to that show. There are others on there as well. For about the first 10 minutes he had technical difficulties and couldn't connect to me. He filled in and kept the show going until we connected, which did happen, so all was not lost. Since it was a half hour show, I had plenty of time to trade remarks with him.… Continue

Added by Morgan Mandel on October 25, 2009 at 4:46pm — No Comments

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Since it's a busy time and an eating time, here's an easy poll to take in the left column. It's okay to pick multiple answers as long as they don't conflict. You can also leave a comment about a particularly favorite dish, if you wish.

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Still Time Plus Giving Thanks

Still time to let us know  below when you read.
Today, at http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com/ I'm giving thanks for the gift of writing. What about you?

When Do You Read?

When I stopped to catch my breath after publishing Killer Career, it dawned on me I'd neglected the enjoyment of reading for too long. During my ten minute breakfast, I'd read the newspaper or a writing magazine, but couldn't get into fiction because I'd have to tear myself away too soon to leave for work.

I'd spent most of my commuting time on the train either writing or promoting my books, and at lunch the same. 

On vacation, I'd had time to read and wanted to spend more time on the other side of the book, so to speak.
To remedy the situation, I tuck a paperback into my tote bag each morning. I read it sometimes on the commuter train, most of the time during lunch or my breaks.

At home in the evening, I very rarely read. There's too much noise and too many interruptions from the TV, the dog and the DH. Right now for example, Rascal is whining for no reason except to get my attention, while a commercial is playing in the living room.

Anyway, I'm glad to have found a way to fit reading back into my schedule and look forward to my time  away from the real world each day, even though it's for a short while.

What about you? When do you read?

Harlequin at War with RWA and MWA


Saturday, Nov. 21 - Morgan Mandel and Margot Justes will be autographing books at the 29th Annual Home Decor, Crafts and More Show at Our Lady of the Wayside, Park Street and Ridge, Arlington Heights, IL from 9-4pm. Stop by and say Hi.

With the announcement of the new Horizons line by Harlequin, the battle has begun. RWA's denounced Harlequin for opening this vanity line, going so far as to take away recommended publisher status and free attendance privileges at the RWA National Conference. MWA has issued a warning and is awaiting Harlequin's response.

On the surface, it seems that Harlequin is trying to take advantage of writers who, unable to get traditional publishing contracts, will gladly pay to get their books published. It doesn't appear they'll make much of a profit by doing so.

Although Harlequin says that the HH line, as it will be dubbed, will be kept separate from the traditional Harlequin books as far as distribution and advertising goes, many traditional Harlequin authors are still uneasy, wondering if Harlequin's strength and reputation could be diluted by this latest move.

As with other industries, the book industry is struggling to keep afloat in these troubling financial times. Maybe this is just one more way for Harlequin to ensure a cash flow by offering an avenue for authors who may have fallen through the cracks or who would just like a book published as a keepsake. Whether or not the books are up to par in quality may or may not be relevant to such individuals seeking such a service. The trickle down effect still has serious authors worried.

What's your take on Harlequin's move? Is Harlequin cheapening its brand, or hedging its bets to cover all bases in a competitive market? Will this be good or bad for Harlequin, and/or for authors in general?

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