* BOOK NEWS *
So how does a first-time author get a book deal and become an Amazon best seller? Talli Roland features tips from author John Williams
Nicole is in France and posting beautiful photos from her trip - and she has a contest involving an item from France! Visit One Significant Moment at a Time for details
Seven tips for the introverted author at Marketing Tips For Authors
Clarissa gives us some tips on character development at Listen to the Voices
Jane’s Ride wants to know - what is it with writers and cats?
New study shows teens and young adults are turning away from blogging - L’Aussie Writing
Help DL Hammons at Cruising Altitude complete his mission to find a blogger from every country and every state!
Need some new movies to watch this summer? Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Movie Dirty Dozen Blogfest inspired sixty fantastic lists!
Saw this on a ListServ - 80% of the traditional offset book business will be dead in the next decade. Unfortunately, 80% of publisher’s revenue still comes from print.
And on Monday, I am visiting At Home With Books with some of my book signing experiences. Come smile at the joys, cry at the failures, and share in the wackiness!
PS - and if anyone's at the NC beach today, I'm visiting Quarter Moon Books on Topsail Island!
* AWARD TIME! *
First, some wonderful blogger gave me an award last weekend and I don't remember who!!! If you gave me an award and I did not comment or thank or anything, please let me know!! Spunky has lost her mind...
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award.
2. Share seven things about yourself. (I'll tackle that next Tuesday, okay?)
3. Pass this award along to bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic for whatever reason!
4. Contact the bloggers you’ve picked and let them know about the award.
I am passing this on to:
The Alliterative Allomorph
Alissa at Slightly More than Dirt
Snippy Snuffulapakins at My Thoughts Exactly
* BOOK BLOGGER EXTRAORDINAIRE! *
Touring for a YA series and one non-fiction book brought me in contact with some amazing book bloggers. Over the next few months, I’d like to feature some of these awesome people who dedicate their lives to reading and blogging, leading others to discover and enjoy new books.
A little about Michelle, in her own words:
As my blog header states, I am indeed a full-time mom, a part-time bookseller, passionate reviewer and real red head!
I spent the last ten years working as a very busy bookstore manager which further enabled my addiction to books!
I have since made the transition to be a full-time SAHM with my own little red head and now work a few days a week as a part-time bookseller. I also work at a non profit with children, another passion of mine.
I'm also addicted to cookies and have two incredibly high maintenance cats and a husband who reads faster than I do.
Visit Michelle at her blog Red Headed Book Child and follow her on Twitter @RedHeadedBook
* CAPTION WINNER *
Another difficult week!!! We have two runner-ups:
“Quick! Pop the screen, I got the window!” Meg Meg - Writer For Life
"Hold on I almost got it." Donna at Write What Inspires You
But the grand prize (of a warm fuzzy feeling) goes to Helen at Straight From Hel (And she keeps winning - I think she missed her calling of comedian!)
“I asked for two inches, but, no, Catzenegger has to open it all the way.”
* PHOTO OF THE DAY *
For those of us swealtering in the heat right now... Hobbes, enjoying her Albuquerque snow!
Thanks so much for the award! :o)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the awards. Thanks for the great links and for introducing us to another wonderful blogger. The photo of Hobbes is adorable.
ReplyDeleteMason
Thoughts in Progress
Allomorph, you are welcome!
ReplyDeleteMason, I wished I could've found either the photo or Hobbes rolling in the snow or the one of her scooping the snow in her paw and eating it. She was such a unique cat!
Funny how you mentioned writers & cats -- my writer friend doesn't have a cat or drink coffee. I tease her mightily.
ReplyDeleteTHanks for the mention. I really appreciate it. And the cat in snow photo is beautiful I will check out those other great link.
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Karen, methinks you are right!
ReplyDeleteIts unusual to find a cat that likes snow. Kittens maybe. I think as they grow older cats think they're too cool for the snow. Right now he may be thinking, "I'm too sexy for the snow ..."
ReplyDeleteStephen Tremp
Congrats on the award. Your blog is so fun and informative. You deserve every award you've received.
ReplyDeleteOn another note: I won! I seem to be good at channeling cats. Is that good or bad? Hmmm.
Yes, the Movie Dirty Dozen was a big hit! Off to check links.
ReplyDeleteOkay, as hot as it is, I still don't want to see snow, lol!
ReplyDeleteYou said Spunky has lost her mind, well if she finds it, check and see if mine is there too. How the heck did I lose the whole, *summer time and the living is easy part?*
I like the Redhead Book Child.
Congrats to you and your choices for the award.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I have to add in there that I am now a part-time Library PAge as well!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
As though I don't already have enough sites to keep me busy, you added some more interesting things to check out. I'm still trying to get through the Movie Dirty Dozen Posts. Whew!
ReplyDeleteLee
Tossing It Out
Congrats on the award well deserved. enjoyed your write very much.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks for the mention and congratulations on your award. Now I’m off to check out the Seven tips for the introverted author and then the other links.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I agree - Helen is good at coming up with funny captions.
Terrific links! Congratulations on the well-deserved award: versatile indeed. And I love the pic of Hobbes in the snow. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteSorry, been gone ALL day for a book signing. And drove through the heaviest rainfall and thunderstorm in my life on the way home.
Congrats on the award! You have another one waiting on my blog, come pick it up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the award! I'm speechless.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHA
Me? Speechless? That was great, wasn't it?
Anyway, thanks for thinking of me! Hope you have a nice relaxing evening after the insane day and thunderstorm!
I'll post about this on Monday, but in the meantime, you have to elaborate on your "theme song" comment. Not knowing more is driving me crazy. (And we don't want that, because I have enough crazy in me already.)
Sincerely,
Snippy
Thanks so much for the shout-out! :)
ReplyDeleteLoving those kitties - especially the last photo. SO cute, it made my heart squish right up!
Have a great weekend!
I just came from Tessa's blog. You link some of the people I follow. Congratulations on your award.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the shout-out!! I just need five more states to complete part of my quest. So close.....
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll be watching for those seven interesting facts on Tuesday! :)
BTW...I know you already have this...but I recognized you with something at my place today. :)
ReplyDeleteI have to come back and check out your links! Congratulations on your award, and love the last picture. The B/W is perfect!
ReplyDeleteAlways love your lists of important reading. Think it's my favorite feature of yours, Diane.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Tweeting writers' resources at www.twitter.com/frugalbookpromo
Where do you find all these great links and interesting topics to blog about??? :-)
ReplyDeletecongratulations on the awards. Stop by my blog for a chance to win a book, Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawaii, Epic Journey. Leave a comment for a chance to win. Hope to see you there and your followers.
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