It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
Sept. 2 question – If you could choose one author, living or dead, to be your beta partner, who would it be and why?
I write so many genres. Who would I pick?
I’m going for Napoleon Hill, author of Think Big and Grow Rich. A lot of my success principals in Overcoming Obstacles with SPUNK! are based on what I learned from reading his books and listening to his tapes. He would’ve been an amazing person to learn from.
Today is the last day to enter the IWSG anthology contest. Remember, genre is science fiction, theme is dark matter, and it must abide by the guidelines set up by Dancing Lemur Press.
Gabe’s Guardian Angel
On sale Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 for $2.99 Amazon eBook
Pick it up at Amazon US, UK, CA, and AU
In just a couple weeks, Bubba and Squirt’s Mayan Adventure by Sherry Ellis releases.
If you can help announce the book or participate in the Latin Flavors Blog Hop, please do so! The author will be very limited on live events which were a big part of her launch for the first book, Bubba and Squirt’s Big Dig to China, two years ago.
Dancing Lemur Press’ next release is The Window by Dave Cole.
It’s a YA paranormal / paranormal romance / horror with thriller elements.
If that is your genre, please let me know if you can host the author during February.
Good luck to Sherry on the release of her book. I'm sure it will be a success as will her blog hope.
ReplyDeleteTake care Diane.
Yvonne.
Cool cover for "The Window!"
ReplyDeleteNapoleon Hill sounds like a great choice!
OMG! YUP! Napoleon Hill! Love, love, love his book Think Big and Grow Rich. His concept that the subconscious mind recognizes and acts upon ONLY thoughts that have been well-mixed with emotions or feeling truly resonates with me. I think I'm going to reread and refresh.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes!
DeleteLoved Sherry's book! Love the cover for The Window too :)
ReplyDeleteThe Window looks great! I dint mind helping out with the release in February.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Erika.
DeleteI'm already signed up for Sherry's blog tour. Glad to help out with it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for doing that, Natalie.
DeleteThe new releases look amazing! Those books that inspired you sound like a great read.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing Sherry's blog hop and would be happy to host Dave.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex!
DeleteI already signed up for Sherry's blog tour, but I can host Dave Cole on my blog in February. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chrys.
DeleteI'll host; just send me a note. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnna from elements of emaginette
Thank you, thank you.
DeleteI'm signed up for Sherry's Tour. Will do the Window in February if you need more. Thanks, Diane, for mentioning Gabe. He's excited.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beverly and we're excited for Gabe.
DeleteI signed up for the blog hop, and I think it's interesting to see who everyone is choosing for beta readers.
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet you via your blog, Spunk on a Stick! The title makes me eager to meet you in person some time... I can tell that you are a generous author to promote others.
ReplyDeleteApplause!
Thank you, PJ.
DeleteThat's very sweet, Joylene.
ReplyDeleteHi, Diane! I'm featuring Sherry on the Anthologies blog on September 16th, and I'll review her book on my own blog Sept 18th. I'll host Dave in February. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane,thanks for the recommendation. I'm going to put Napoleon Hill's Think Big and Grow Rich in my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd choose Anne Lamott. She's alive, sassy and irreverent. Her style inspires me. Looks like Dancing Lemur's going strong with some awesome new releases, Diane. Congratulations to you and the authors.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and well.
I'm going to have to check out that author and book. I can appreciate a good nonfiction book every so often. Grats on the releases! (Loni from my phone's account)
ReplyDeleteOkay, you had me at think big and grow rich:) Heh.
ReplyDeleteStay safe. Be healthy.
Kudos on the new books coming soon. Both sound good. All day I've thought about who I would choose for a beta reader.
ReplyDeleteI never thought to choose a non-fiction writer as a beta buddy, but your post is persuasive. I need to read Napoleon Hill.
ReplyDeleteOn tape, he sounds like such a character, too.
DeleteThanks to my father, I grew up with Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie. I learned to take responsibility for my own actions and take charge of my destiny and it made all the differences in my life. I still turn to those principles whenever I meet tough challenges.
ReplyDeleteNapoleon Hill is a great choice. I can help with Bubba on Twitter if you shoot me the blurb etc.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gwen.
DeleteWow! The last day already. There have been a lot of entries and great ones.
ReplyDeletep,s. I can put something up for Sherry. Blog? Twitter?
DeleteLee, that would be great. I'll contact you tomorrow.
DeleteSounds like a good fit.
ReplyDeleteNapoleon Hill is a great choice of beta reader.
ReplyDeleteCool and good luck to all those entering the contest!!!
ReplyDeleteI struggled to pick as well. There are too many amazing authors, both living and dead.
ReplyDeleteAh, so many amazing authors out there. Kudos to each one! I wish everyone the best in their entries to the anthology.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane! Best of luck to Sherry and Dave. Seeing all this activity on your blog makes me realize I need to get my writing in gear again. Cooler weather is when I usually start getting serious about it :)
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Hi Diane - you're spurring us all on with Lemur Press and its publications ... good luck to Sherry - Bubba and Squiry always seem to land in fascinating places. I too like 'The Window' cover ... spooky ...
ReplyDeleteGosh - the anthology entry has closed - good luck to all who entered. Take care - Hilary
Napoleon Hill - great choice! Great brain food too, to keep on keeping on!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Sherry...it is a lovely read! And looking forward to Dave's book, too. I'll be glad to do a shout-out.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tonja!
DeleteGreat choice! Best wishes with all your work.
ReplyDeleteSonia from https://soniadogra.com
Thank you for sharing your choice! I am adding Overcoming Obstacles with SPUNK! to my TBR
ReplyDeleteDamyanti at Daily (w)rite
Thanks for the tip on the books. Overcoming obstacles. No matter what age you are, there's always something challenging in your life.
ReplyDeleteJQ Rose
Congrats on the new books. Good to see that the pandemic hasn't stopped publication, just made it more challenging of course.
ReplyDeleteHave you had lots of entries for the anthology?
ReplyDeleteHave a pleasant evening.
Yes, a ton!
DeleteLearning and getting a lot out of a beta reader would be a win indeed.
ReplyDeleteI read Napoleon Hill too. I picked L M Montgomery. I like reading paranormal so I could host in my spotlight. JunetaKey.com
ReplyDeleteBeta reading is important for authors with unreleased works of literature. Live long and Prosper!
ReplyDeleteLooks like things are hopping on the book front.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on sales and new releases to the publisher:) and the authors.