Posts Tagged ‘writing’

Repost – Gary Smailes list – 28 Blogs Every Writer Should Read #ASMSG

Posted: January 14, 2013 in blog posts, blogs, ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, novel, writer blogs, writing
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  Today I’m reposting a terrific blog post by Gary Smailes

Stop by and check out more of Gary’s thought provoking site   >>>>>>          ProactiveWriter.com

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       28 Blogs Every Writer Should Read

 14 JANUARY 2013 –   –  GARY SMAILES –   

Here’s a list of some of the blogs for writers we read on a regular basis.   Great stuff.

Andrew Lownie Literary Agency: UK literary agent blogging from an agent’s viewpoint.

Authors on Show: Blog for Authors on Show website, lots of marketing stuff.

Author Marketing Experts: Blog for Author Marketing Experts website, as the name suggests this is marketing based.

Author Media: Blog for Author Media wedsite, mostly marketing stuff.

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RePost – Mark Coker Publishing Predictions – New writers taking charge ! #ASMSG

Posted: January 4, 2013 in ebook projected sales, ebook sales, ebooks, eReaders, novel, self publishing, smashwords, writing
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This blog post by Mark Coker, of Smashwords fame,  is just too good not to repost.  I love his macro take on what is happening and will happen in the publishing world.  I don’t agree with every statement, but no one can disagree with the fact that Mark is a SUPERB source of info regarding self-publishing.  He’s been on the front lines since 2007, which  makes him THE  elder statesman of the industry !

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Mark Coker’s 2013 Book Publishing Industry Predictions – Indie Ebook Authors Take Charge

http://blog.smashwords.com/2012/12/mark-cokers-2013-book-publishing.html

Holiday & 1 year Anniversary Special – #thriller – SHADES of GRAY (not 50shades) #Free 12/23 & 12/24 #ASMSG

Posted: December 23, 2012 in Breaking Bad, desperate fathers, ebook sales, ebooks, novel, writing
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In celebration of the 1 year publication anniversary of my novel – “Shades of Gray”   grab a FREE copy for your Kindle or other eReader device today

and tomorrow (12/23 and 12/24/2012).    Click Here

 

Make your 2012 Holiday season a little more  “Thrilling”  with this Readers Favorite Award Nominee for Suspense  and  Kindle Book Review Semi-Finalist for Thriller/Mystery.

“Combine the TV shows “Breaking Bad”,  “The L Word”, and a dark remake of “The Love Boat”, and you have all the flavors of   SHADES of GRAY.”    (Click Here)

 

 

 

‘Tis the season to give thanks! – One Year Anniv. for Shades of Gray #ASMSG

Posted: December 3, 2012 in Breaking Bad, drug smuggling, ebook sales, ebooks, novel, Uncategorized, writing
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It has been one unbelievably fun year since my first novel was published.   New writer friends, reader feedback, sales, and an experience that exceeded my wildest dreams (and I can have some doggone wild dreams!)   The social media aspect of this past year has been off the charts cool.  I have made dozens of writer friends and thus tapped into this incredible community of folks who are just like me (though probably less weird).  They are smart, funny, supportive, and just downright nice.  Hats off to all of you.  You set the standard  for what social media is all about.

2012 would not have played out this way without a couple of very special folks who contributed their time and enthusiasm to my project.  So here is a holiday shout out of thanks to some very, very special folks (in random order) —

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Good Story – Self Publishing Takes Center Stage at Miami Book Fair

Posted: November 23, 2012 in ebooks, novel, writing
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From Publishers Weekely —

At the 2012 Miami Book Fair, Self-Publishing Takes Center Stage

By Andrew Albanese |
Nov 20, 2012

There still may be some questions about the potential impact of self-publishing, but if the 2012 Miami Book Fair is any indication, self-publishing has gained acceptance among readers and would-be authors. From a pre-fair feature article in the Miami Herald to an informative panel on self-publishing—a prominent theme for this year’s fairgoers was: how do I get published? And in a visible change from even just a year ago, the question is no longer whether self-publishing is a viable option, but rather how to do it—and do it well.

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Be careful what you read. OR Mommy tricks Daddy on conceptual issue.

Posted: November 10, 2012 in conceive, conception, Meg Ryan, orgasm, social media, When Harry Met Sally
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I’ve prided myself on being a decent practical jokester but the wifey and her friends pulled a fast one on me (and a few other Dads)………  had to share.

The Classic “Fake Orgasm” scene from “When Harry Met Sally”

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My novel “Shades of Gray” is a Finalist at – Reader’s Favorite – for #Fiction #Suspense #ASMG

Posted: September 3, 2012 in Breaking Bad, drug smuggling, ebooks, novel, writing
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Very proud to announce that on September 1st,  “Shades of Gray” was picked by  Reader’s Favorite as one of the finalist in the category of Fiction – Suspense.  Several authors that I know

have been chosen as finalists.  Readers Favorite is a wonderful place for both readers and writers.  Stop by and meet a good  group of writers who have written books that you will enjoy.

 

Check them out at:     http://readersfavorite.com/2012-award-contest-winners.htm#Fiction-Suspense-a

                     Get your copy of   “Shades of Gray”  by clicking below (or just visit Amazon)

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“Surely you must be jokin’? Me, Blog Award?” — “I’m not jokin’ and don’t call me Shirley.” TY! Tammy @NovelOpinion

Posted: June 4, 2012 in Breaking Bad, ebooks, eReaders, novel, writing
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Huh?  Me?  I got nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award.  What the Heck?

OK,  so i’m in …great idea and thank you Tammy at Novel Opinion  –

http://novelopinion.org/2012/06/03/versatile-blogger-award/

Great post – “Are You Falling for One of these 4 Social Media Fallacies?” by Rachel Poling

Posted: May 30, 2012 in Uncategorized
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I loved these comments from Rachel Poling regarding social media “fallacies”.  Check your “Social Media IQ” against these items from Rachel’s most nimble brain.    You can find more excellent posts from her at      http://rachelannpoling.com/2012/05/20/four-fallacies-of-social-media/   and her contact info is at the end of the post.

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Are You Falling For One of These 4 Fallacies of Social Media?

Paths you do not want to go down.

I’ll get right to the point. There are so many people who are being misled in their thinking about how social media works. It is very obvious to see the results of this thinking in failed “campaigns” and spammy tactics that make people like me cringe.

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Common Lies Self-Publ. Authors Believe – Great post by Jeff Bennington (The Writing Bomb)

Posted: May 22, 2012 in Uncategorized
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Jeff Bennington writes insightful posts on his experiences as a writer and as a provider of services to self-published authors.  He’s very active on Twitter and on other social media sites.    Here is his blog site –

http://thewritingbomb.blogspot.com/2012/05/common-lies-self-published-authors.html

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As an indie author I have to confess that I am guilty of believing a lie — not just one, but many. They are the same lies I see self-published authors fall for all the time. I see the lies in tweets, in emails, in DM’s and blog posts. The lies run rampant. The lies are deadly. The lies set writers up for failure and they are like a disease that has the potential to thin out the indie author population within a couple of years.

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