This post by Nicholas Rossis is a fascinating look at medieval marketing that parallels many of the strategies still used today.
The first thing that visitors of my blog will see is a banner advertising my latest releases and offers. I also advertise within my books themselves. You know, a simple, “If you liked this bo…
Teri Polen’s writing journey is significant to any of us who aspire to improve our own writing.
I’m so happy to introduce new friend, Teri Polen, who writes YA fiction and has recently released her debut novel Sarah. Teri and I met when she hosted an October/Halloweenish promotion for multiple authors on her blog and was kind enough to include me.
Since then, I’ve come to realize we have many common friends in the blogosphere. In addition to that, she held me glued to the pages through Sarah, a spooky YA novel centered around a vengeful ghost. You can find my five star review for Sarah on Amazon, but before you go gallivanting off, check out Teri’s post on writing techniques. The character quirks section really made me stop and think!
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Epiphanies (for me) in Writing Techniques
I’ve never had any ‘formal’ training in writing – both of my degrees are in business, and learning how to interpret balance sheets was worthless when it came…
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Natalie Ducey is a gifted poet and “Still Me” touched me deeply.
This was written with the deepest respect for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and their dear loved ones who know the journey well. I like to believe that although memories become fragmented and misplaced, the Soul never forgets. This is my hope and prayer.
An important post – do take heed! Read to the end to receive your delightful gift!
Don’t miss this ingenious story with a wonderful twist at the end!
“HereYou know I love prompts and will let Keith Channing tell you in his words about this one. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; and either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithkreates@channing.fr before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here – pingbacks don’t often work.
Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries, with links to your own blog or web site, next Monday.”
The photo.
The Hold-Up bu John W. Howell ©2017
“Just keep running for god’s…
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Sally Cronin has very kindly accepted my books into “Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore” and has featured my first novel in today’s post!
Fiora Books by John Fioravanti 