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Originally posted on The Bingergread Cottage:
My contribution to World Book Day. There are two types of Spam. As in this much-loved Monty Python clip there is a luncheon-meat which comes in tins, original name coming from spiced ham. That isn’t bad, useful on camping trips or if one is ravenous at 3 am and…
30 Interesting Facts about Books
Interesting Literature 30 fun facts about books, in honour of World Book Day 2015 SF writer Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) is the only author to have published a book in all ten Dewey library categories. When asked what book he’d like to have with him on a desert island, G. K. Chesterton replied, ‘Thomas’s Guide to […]
I’ll try anything once, or in this case – twice
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
Like most people, I’ll try anything once. Talking with Chris, the storyreading ape a few days back, he enthused as only he can, (bless his heart) when I asked him about why he uses hashtags on so many of his blog posts. So, following his advice I decided…
The Robinson Companion: Pearseus’ Map and Character Lists
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
I got the idea of a companion file through my friend C. E. Robinson. After very kindly buying my epic fantasy series, Pearseus, she told me that she printed out the map and character list, to help her while reading. This gave me the idea of presenting that information in the form of a post…
¿Qué opináis sobre las reseñas de libros? ¿Y sobre autores reseñando los libros de otros? Lectores, no seáis tímidos.
Originally posted on Just Olga:
Hola a todos: He leído y oído una variedad de argumentos sobre el tema de las reseñas. Muchos de los consejos para autores hablan de la necesidad de obtener reseñas, de lo importantes que son, de reseñas profesionales (las que proveen gente que se dedica a hacer reseñas como profesión.…
What’s your opinion of book reviews? Should authors review? Please readers, don’t be shy!
Originally posted on Just Olga:
Hi all: I’ve read and heard a variety of arguments on the subject or reviews. Much advice to authors focuses on the need to obtain reviews, on how important they are, on professional reviews (yes, because scandals apart, there are places, Kirkus reviews to name one of the best known,…
THE OWL LADY REVIEWS: “Paranormal-Persistence-~Caveat~-True-Experiences” by David Allan
David Allan shares his personal experiences with spirits that followed him and his family throughout his life. Once he discovers what’s happening he begins to do research and learn what he can on spirits and the occult. Little did he know that what he was doing was going to have a horrible affect on his […]
Award winning author, Aaron Paul Lazar, shares award winning author P.C. Zick’s “At Odds with Destiny”
Hi, folks! This week a new book collection has been released which sets a new level for all omnibuses. This one offers ten critically acclaimed, best selling authors all in one place – and each book is only NINE CENTS. It’s crazy, and it’s a super deal. The really cool part of this is that […]
ARE YOU BLESSED WITH LITTLE ONES, OR SPEND TIME WITH GRAND-CHILDREN WHO LOVE STORYTELLING TIME????
Take a look at this Beautifully Written and Wonderfully Illustrated Fairy Tale for a New Generation of Young Readers or Listeners. Catherine Stenhjem’s lyrical writing and fanciful illustrations will mesmerize and delight any child who appreciates magical tales. Here’s the synopsis~ An abandoned baby is found by fairies and named Journey. After she is cursed […]
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