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Social Media is a Waste of Time for Writers—Hmmm, Think Again
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
We’ve been talking a lot about social media lately and I am always grateful for your comments and thoughts. This kind of feedback not only helps me improve my blog, but my also books, because I get a glimpse of your worries, weaknesses, fears, loves, and strengths. As…
The Awards That Count?
Originally posted on texthistory:
In all the fuss over the BAFTAs, Golden Globes and whatevers, there is one film award ceremony that seems to be closest to the heart of what film should be, that is, the London Critic’s Circle film awards. Because they seem to be rewarding genuine excellence in film making rather than…
Why I may not follow you on Twitter …
Originally posted on Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing:
… or friend you on Facebook, or like your page, or connect with you on LinkedIn, or add you to my circles on Google+, or subscribe to your blog, or invite you to promote yourself and your book on my blog, Reading Recommendations: I recently added the following…
Snowed – Part 24
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Apparently, Mike’s been recognized by more than the ladies. The students on the bus seem to be aware of the messages left about his “performance” with Shelly. Undaunted by his warning, some of the boys approach him after the others are gone. They ask some specific questions, Mike’s answer is purposely…
Lake Lurkers
Originally posted on Pen of the Damned:
Martin Maddox wiped the sweat off his forehead with the back of his hand and resumed hacking away at a particularly thick tree branch with his hatchet. He was halfway up his ladder preparing the large black spruce tree in front of his one level home on Lake…
Winning an RRBC #PushTuesday slot
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
I had a lovely surprise last Tuesday, while checking my Twitter feed: I had been selected for a #Pushtuesday slot by the Rave Reviews Book Club. Each Tuesday, an author is selected, and members are asked to promote one of their books with the hashtag #Pushtuesday. Now, I am on the…
Adiós con el corazón. Adiós padre
Originally posted on Just Olga:
Hola a todos: Algunos puede que recordéis que el martes pasado publiqué un post sobre la próstata, y la importancia de hacerse chequeos (para los hombres y sus parejas/parientes). Os comentaba el caso de mi padre, que estaba enfermo de cáncer de próstata en un estadío avanzado. Por desgracias, y…
Every Time I Say Goodbye. Goodbye Dad.
Originally posted on Just Olga:
Hi all: I had another post prepared for today but I’ve decided to leave it for next week. As some of you might remember, my post last Tuesday was about prostate cancer and trying to impress on everybody (men and their partners, loved ones) the importance of regular check-ups, particularly…
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