The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway (Book Review)
The Cellist of Sarajevo is a fictional account of the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s. It is beautifully written by Steven Galloway and published by Atlantic Books. Its ISBN is 1843547414. The book's theme is the destruction and carnage of war and the fragility of life. From the three characters Arrow, Dragan and Kenan we get their different perspectives of the civil war and its daily struggles to retain humantity and survival. They long fo… Continue
On Wednesday afternoon, Janice Campbell of Words Matter Week interviewed John Kremer. The topic was anything and everything about book marketing. It was a great interview with at least 10 takeaway, do-it-now ideas for any author or publisher. You can listen to it here:
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So, why aren’t you a huge success?
What’s taking so damn long for your “ship” to come in? You’re certainly gifted, hardworking, devoted, smart, and all that. You’re much smarter, and better at what you do than most of the lucky SOBs with a sh _ _pot full… Continue
Added by Gene Cartwright on July 9, 2009 at 7:30am —
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(Barbary Apes)
JOE: Good morning Calliope.
CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. I thought about what you said yesterday about Michael Jackson. Have you had any further insights?
JOE: Indeed. I woke up very early today pondering the relationship between creativity and madness.
C… Continue
Added by Joseph Langen on July 9, 2009 at 6:51am —
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The following audio teleseminar outlines some of the most important ways to begin creating online friends. Making friends online — that is creating relationships with key bloggers, ezine editors, website publishers, etc. — is the basis for all on-going success in marketing anything via the Internet.
Listen to the teleseminar here: http://www.InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=4982574
Please note that the beginning is slow, wh… Continue
This spontaneous animation film I did it as signs of showing gratitude to the worlds greatest legend Michael Jackson,who bringing joy and happiness into our hearts.
Thank you soooo much Michael. You will never be forgotten.
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Added by Ridha on July 8, 2009 at 11:08pm —
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Guiding The Way From Middle Nessbish - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat
I've always been fascinated by lighthouses. They are so unique standing there like a giant eyes protecting ships and their crews. But not until reading Guiding The Way From Middle Nessbish did I understand the true lives of those who manned them. Edward T. Cook's book is one that was not only interesting but educational. The history that he has preserved will be cherished by his family for generatio… Continue
Added by Martha A. Cheves on July 8, 2009 at 6:35pm —
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The novel Home by Marilynne Robinson won the Orange Prize 2009. Its ISBN is 1844085503 and it is published by Virago Press. It is a sad and slow moving book but rich in characterisation and in human understanding. It is set in the 1950s in Gilead where a brother and sister return as adults to live in the family home. Glory comes home to nurse her dying father and Jack the prodigal son returns home in search of reconcilation and inner peace. Each of their stories unfold slowly. Jack and Glory for… Continue
I set up a book signing in Florida. Well, actually I didn't set it up. I have this funny childhood friend and he set it up. He went to a lot of trouble for me, so I drove for four days with my family to go and set up a puppet show/chess lesson using lots of animal chess openings for the kids in Orlando. My husband put on a gorilla suit. I know, I know, it was worth it because we sold five books. That's five! It would have been six had the Orlando Public Library purchased a copy.
But it really w… Continue
Added by Anthea Carson on July 8, 2009 at 3:43pm —
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Researching a legend Part 4
Griffin Slave Sale and Magnolias.
Griffin, Georgia Doc Holliday’s birthplace is right smack in the middle of the Old South. And while the city has grown and taken on a more modern look, some of the buildings from the 1800’s are still standing beside the modern, and from time to time you might get a touch of nostalgia when you smell the magnolias.
Among the buildings built in the 1800’s is the Byington Hotel, located at Broadway and Hill; another is a two-stor… Continue
Added by Tom Barnes on July 8, 2009 at 2:36pm —
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Time for another author's take on what makes a yummy hero.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3098-Houston-Romance-Novels-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Cerise-DeLand-tells-us-what-makes-a-yummy-hero
Enjoy!
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Added by Teri Thackston on July 8, 2009 at 12:33pm —
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Most people go to work day after day and there are things that must be completed. Plus there are new tasks being handed out for that day. It can be stressful because there are deadlines and not everything runs smoothly all of the time. So there may be some frustrations or annoyances that occur. This is simply part of business and will occur from time to time.
There are some ways to lessen the stress that occurs not only for a manager but for the manger's employees. The easiest things to see at… Continue
Added by Liz Cosline on July 8, 2009 at 12:07pm —
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ARE YOU TENSE AND STRESSED OUT?
DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS THAT YOUR DR. CAN’T SEEM TO HELP WITH?
HAS TRADITIONAL THERAPY FAILED TO HELP YOU GET PAST TRAUMAS ?
DO YOU SUFFER FROM ANXIETY OR STRESS RELATED ILLNESS, PHOBIAS OR TEST ANXIETY ?
Data has shown that EFT Healing is excellent for… Continue
(Path in the Woods)
JOE: Good Morning Calliope.
CALLIOPE: Good morning Joe. Where where you yesterday?
JOE: Now, now.
CALLIOPE: Well?
JOE: If you must know, I was involved in corporal works of mercy.
CALLIOPE: Such as?
JOE: Taking my son to the hospital for cat… Continue
Added by Joseph Langen on July 8, 2009 at 9:33am —
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Our New Reader’s Club is on the grow and we’re in need of those promotional items you have tucked in a drawer. We ship these promo items to our Reader’s Club Members three times a year.
This is a great way to extend your advertising efforts. Send us your promotional items and we’ll take care of the rest. And don’t pass up the older items you have tucked away. If your book is still in print, those promotional items are still valuable advertising tools.
If you’d like to donate one or more books… Continue
Added by Lynda Coker on July 8, 2009 at 9:02am —
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A month ago, Shirley hired me to illustrate and design her book, Shifty Characters. Of course, editing needed done first (through my editing service), which gave me about a week and a half to come up with the cover concept and design.
(Read… Continue
BookWhirl.com offers the most affordable Web Design Service in book marketing. Through Bookwhirl.com’s Web Design service, you will be able to create or redesign your website with a splendid touch at a much lesser cost than other providers! We encourage you to take advantage of our Web Design Service, and choose from our hassle-free packages: Lite, Avante, and Professional. Give your website a touch of the pros and style. We design for you, from simple, artsy, and complex designs.
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Added by Don Harold on July 8, 2009 at 8:01am —
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