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PLEASE BUY OUR BOOKS

Yes, this is the time of year when consumers are bombarded by sales pitches, specials, discounts and more. Given the current economic conditions, it is expected that consumer sales will be down and, you know, I we don't have have a real problem with that. We have all spent way too much money on things that quickly clog the landfills; cheap things with no lasting value. As a matter of fact, we are urging our customers not to use credit cards for purchases but advocating the use of debit cards. Ba… Continue

Added by Philip Harris on November 27, 2009 at 9:21am — No Comments

Erotic Horizon's Self-Publishing Discussion and Reading Challenge

Rebecca J. Vickery and Michele Montgomery answer questions about being INDI Authors at Discussion Points on Erotic Horizon. To see what they have to say and to share your opinion please drop by: http://erotichorizon.blogspot.com/2009/11/discussion-point-would-you-read-self.html

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Added by Rebecca J Vickery on November 25, 2009 at 4:08pm — 1 Comment

Antellus to Remove Amazon Links From Its Site

As a result of reading too many complaints concerning the big box retailer Amazon.com and its treatment of both customers and suppliers, we have decided that listing the links we have to the books we sell on their overblown site do not add to our readers' convenience. The fact is that Amazon.com has an egregious track record of lack of response to issues like lost merchandise, refunds not issued for returned items, closing accounts inapp… Continue

Added by Theresa M. Moore on November 24, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Please check out the FRIST book trailer that I created!

I've created my first book trailer. I'm so excited. Please follow this link and let me know what you think about the trailer. does it tell you what the book's about? Did you enjoy watching it? Thanks! http://educationtipster.blogspot.com Continue

Added by Kathy Stemke on November 24, 2009 at 10:36am — 3 Comments

How to get your book published and earn good sales

Every year, it is estimated that over one million books are published worldwide. But if you don’t have an agent or a publishing contract, how can you get your masterpiece out to a discerning public and call yourself an ‘author’ at last?

By selling online, that’s how. The advent of the ‘online bookshop’ has revolutionised the way publishing works. Now, people don’t just have to buy a hard copy book from a book store – they can download it from an

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Added by DragonCub on November 23, 2009 at 3:22am — No Comments

Take Advantage of Me Holiday Sale

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Added by Rebecca J Vickery on November 21, 2009 at 11:52am — No Comments

Books In Sync Announces Mystery Thriller Novelist Steven Nedelton

Author’s Short Biography: Steven Nedelton began writing short stories in his teens. He wrote his first novel, ‘Fear Factor’, in the late 90s. ‘Crossroads’ is his new, published, novel. ‘The Raven Affair’, also under contract with Asylett Press, is scheduled to be released by the end of 2009. He is presently working on his fourth novel, ‘Tunnel’, and finishing ‘Fear Factor’. He lived for several years in Paris, France and London, England and is able to draw from his experiences living abroad to… Continue

Added by Theodocia McLean on November 21, 2009 at 10:40am — No Comments

Writing the Year 2009 Michael Jackson Legend

Preview of the Official Michael Jackson Opus book on display in London. (PR News photo release) The Michael Jackson story has arguably been the most compelling of 2009 and more than once has caused me to rearrange my own writing schedule to help clarify various aspects of the iconic entertainer… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on November 21, 2009 at 9:11am — No Comments

"The Voice of the Muse" Wins 2009 New Mexico Book Award

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Added by Mark David Gerson on November 21, 2009 at 8:49am — 1 Comment

Books In Sync Announces Author Chad Fleagle

Author’s Bio: Chad currently resides in a small Pennsylvanian town, known as New Castle. Sky Park is the first published book of many books, which he is working on. He is a multi-genre author, poet and screenwriter. He hopes to one day reach the ranks, of the great Stephen King or Howard Phillip Lovecraft. Sky Park by Chad Fleagle Dreams...what are they, and why do we have them? Chad has ventured into the realms of the unconscious; questioning the persona within his dreams and on delving into… Continue

Added by Theodocia McLean on November 20, 2009 at 10:22am — No Comments

No more blog updates

Due to the recent changes at Ning, we no longer will be posting blog updates. FREE access via email or RSS subscription remains via our website, http://www.privatelibrary.typepad.com , and you now also can subscribe to our daily posts via your Kindle by clicking on http://tinyurl.com/ygbt7cw Continue

Added by L. D. Mitchell on November 17, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Antellus to Offer Free Downloads of Sample Chapters

Antellus - Science Fantasy Adventure and Nonfiction Books http://www.antellus.com/ Antellus to Offer Free Downloads of Sample Chapters Antellus, a private independent publisher of science fantasy adventure and nonfiction books, now offers free PDF downloads of sample portions of its books and ebooks for shoppers to view before buying. "We have always tried to honor the rule buyers have of looking before they buy," Antellus CEO and author Theresa M. Moore said. "So as part of our… Continue

Added by Theresa M. Moore on November 17, 2009 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Books In Sync Announces Dead Of Knight By Award Winning Author William R. Potter

DEAD of KNIGHT Is A Jack Staal Mystery: Your next birthday could be murder! Believing he is a soldier of justice, a misguided young man begins a callous campaign of terror murdering women on their birthdays. Convinced of his righteousness he continues his brutal crusade forcing the citizens of Hanson B.C. to acknowledge a serial killer active in their rural community. The Mounties always get their man…but not if Jack Staal gets him first! The Royal Canadian Mounted Police put their Integrate… Continue

Added by Theodocia McLean on November 17, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

What a thrill!

My dear, dear friend and neighbor, Pamela Thibodeaux blogged about my releases! If you have time, be sure and check it out. Pam's Blog! Continue

Added by Judith on November 16, 2009 at 9:38am — No Comments

Christmas Giveaway

My Christmas Giveaway this year is a paperback copy of BLOODY HAM and an eBook PDF copy of CAPABLE OF MURDER. Please specify which one you would prefer. This year you must answer a question! Belinda Lawrence's new mystery takes place in an important town in Kent, England famous for a murder in the Cathedral! Name the town. Sign in to my Guest Book on my Website http://beekayvic.tripod.com Entries close midnight Sunday 22nd November. Fi… Continue

Added by Brian Kavanagh on November 15, 2009 at 9:03pm — No Comments

Bertha Fights Back - Fran Lewis & Jr. Author Dani Nicole Miller, Authors

Bertha Fights Back - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Walking into my homeroom class, I realized that something was definitely going on and I was beginning to think that I might not want to know what it was. One of the boys, Dan, looked at me and then at his cell phone and b… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 15, 2009 at 9:21am — No Comments

30-Day FREE for All - FREE Vending Space at 2-day Christian writer's conference part of 5-day Western Caribbean Cruise!

Until December 12th, entrepreneurs and businesses have the opportunity to secure… Continue

Added by Lynn Pinder on November 12, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Would This Help Your Buyers?

I have completed six manuscripts. One of the five is a nonfiction ebook that I have to add case studies to. The sixth is Will Work For Cash. You can go check it out right here==> http://writegrrl.blogspot.com It's for people who have a hard time making money online. I found several websites where people can get paid to do tasks. Some are tasks, some are contests, but they actually pay you to do something. It's not a get rich… Continue

Added by Carolyn Davis on November 10, 2009 at 4:31pm — No Comments

Heart's Reunion is out!!

Do you like spooky paranormal stories? Be sure to check this story out from The Wild Rose Press!!

Pychic/paranormal researcher, Sabre Nichols attends her great grandmother’s funeral. She assumes s… Continue

Added by Judith on November 10, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

New Book Video Trailer for the Crypto-Capers Series

Hello Everyone, Come and check out my new YouTube video trailer for my children's Crypto-Capers Series, especially my new release, The Legend of the Golden Monkey. A new adventure is only a book away. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3MPHGNpkFo Thanks! Renee Hand www.reneeahand.com http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com Continue

Added by Renee Hand on November 9, 2009 at 4:56am — No Comments