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Oh, this made me laugh out loud...more than once...
Book Titles With One Letter Missing (20 Pics)
http://www.pleated-jeans.com/2013/07/01/book-titles-with-one-letter-missing-20-pics/
Here's some examples...
Book Titles With One Letter Missing (20 Pics)
http://www.pleated-jeans.com/2013/07/01/book-titles-with-one-letter-missing-20-pics/
Here's some examples...
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"The Labletter is a beautiful print journal filled with visual art, poetry, and short fiction...They just reopened to submissions this week and will close in October. They only have one reading period per year so it is vital to submit during this window...If your work is accepted the Labletter gives you a contributors copy and they pay you 25$ per poem, or 150$ per short story or essay (up to 10,000 words). If they choose your work for publication all rights revert back to you after printing."...anyway, if this sounds good to you, check it out my friends...
The Labletter - Annual Journal of Art and Literature
http://labletter.com/[/size]
The Labletter - Annual Journal of Art and Literature
http://labletter.com/[/size]
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GIGANTIC SEQUINS 2ND ANNUAL CONTEST
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DEADLINE: August 15, 2014
GENRE: Short stories, poetry
DETAILS: Submit up to 3 poems or 3 pieces of flash fiction (1000 words or less). Previously published work is not accepted.
PRIZES: Each winner receives $50, a portrait drawn by Kari Reed, a book, a giftcard and various other small prizes.
URL: http://giganticsequins.com/contests/
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DEADLINE: August 15, 2014
GENRE: Short stories, poetry
DETAILS: Submit up to 3 poems or 3 pieces of flash fiction (1000 words or less). Previously published work is not accepted.
PRIZES: Each winner receives $50, a portrait drawn by Kari Reed, a book, a giftcard and various other small prizes.
URL: http://giganticsequins.com/contests/
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For my video pick today we have Mr. Bruce Springsteen, and I saw him in '78 with my friend Tom Arrison, at Madison Square Garden, and then out on Long Island...the MSG show had to be right around the time of this show at the Capital Theater here in NJ...anyway...Happy Tuesday...enjoy...
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I see you got your link working...you should always check your links btw...just some friendly advice...
Anyway...here's a related article on the subject of self-pub and genres...check out the link to David Farland's article contained within as well...
The New World of Publishing: Stop Submitting Manusrcipts to Traditional Publishers
http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?p=9358[/size]
Anyway...here's a related article on the subject of self-pub and genres...check out the link to David Farland's article contained within as well...
The New World of Publishing: Stop Submitting Manusrcipts to Traditional Publishers
http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?p=9358[/size]
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Interesting comparison of CreateSpace vs Lightning Source, for anyone here considering the self-pub print thingy...check it out my friends...
Printing at Lightning Source vs. CreateSpace - the differences are remarkable
https://polishingyourprose.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/printing-at-lightning-source-vs-create-space-the-differences-are-remarkable/comment-page-1/#comment-151[/size]
Printing at Lightning Source vs. CreateSpace - the differences are remarkable
https://polishingyourprose.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/printing-at-lightning-source-vs-create-space-the-differences-are-remarkable/comment-page-1/#comment-151[/size]
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Slice Magazine pays $100.00 for stories up to 5k, and $25.00 for poems...not too shabby...their reading period is only June and July though, so get it in now...check it out my SS writing friends...
Submissions » Slice Magazine
http://www.slicemagazine.org/submit-your-work/[/size]
Submissions » Slice Magazine
http://www.slicemagazine.org/submit-your-work/[/size]
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Call For Submissions
Female Fantasy Erotica
Publisher: Cleis Press (in 2014 )
Editor: Rachel Kramer Bussel
Deadline: July 1, 2013 (earlier submissions strongly encouraged)
Payment: $50 and 2 copies of the book on publication
This collection of erotica will feature female protagonists living out their hottest fantasies. From vanilla kinky, single to partnered, from 18 to elderly, I'm looking for stories of all sorts of women (transgender characters are also welcome) exploring new aspects of their sexuality. For inspiration, feel free to check out a list by Violet Blue of common sexual fantasies, but stories must capture what about that particular fantasy for that particular character is so compelling and make it red-hot to work for this book, and authors are encouraged to be creative, daring and provocative with exploring the definition of fantasy and how it plays out for your character. All characters should be over 18. No nonconsensual scenes. No , scat or . No poetry. Please see my anthologies Orgasmic, Women in Lust, and Fast Girls for examples of the kinds of stories I'm looking for. Unpublished stories only (this includes blogs and websites).
How to submit: Send double spaced Times or Times New Roman 12 point black font Word document with pages numbered (.doc, not .docx) OR RTF of 1,500-4,000 word story. Indent the first line of each paragraph half an inch and double space (regular double spacing, do not add extra lines between paragraphs or do any other irregular spacing). US grammar (double quotation marks around dialogue, etc.) required. Only submit your final, best version of the story you are submitting. Do not send multiple versions of the same story. Include your legal name (and pseudonym if applicable), mailing address, and 50 word or less bio in the third person to . If you are using a pseudonym, please provide your real name as well as your pseudonym and make it clear which one you’d like to be credited as. For the smoothest editorial process, please double check that the byline you are using with your submission is the byline you'd want published. You will receive a confirmation within 72 hours. I will get back to you by September 2013. I cannot give any feedback on rejected submissions.
Payment: $50 and 2 copies of the book on publication
Deadline: July 1, 2013 (earlier submissions strongly encouraged)
NOTE: I’ve been seeing numerous recent submissions that do not conform to my guidelines. They are there for a reason. Please read and follow them. If you have any questions, please contact me at:
About the editor: Rachel Kramer Bussel (rachelkramerbussel.com) is the editor of over 40 anthologies, including Best Bondage Erotica 2011, 2012, 2013, Irresistible, Gotta Have It, Women in Lust, Orgasmic, Fast Girls, Passion, Peep Show, Bottoms Up, Spanked, The Mile High Club, Do Not Disturb, He’s on Top, She’s on Top, Tasting Him, Tasting Her, Crossdressing, Dirty Girls, and is Best Sex Writing Series Editor. Her writing has been published in over 100 anthologies, including Susie Bright’s X: The Erotic Treasury, Best American Erotica 2004 and 2006, and Zane’s Purple Panties and the New York Times bestseller Succulent: Chocolate Flava II. She has written for Cosmopolitan, The Daily Beast, Fresh Yarn, Inked, Mediabistro, Newsday, New York Post, Penthouse, The Root, Salon, Time Out New York, xoJane, Zink and other publications
Female Fantasy Erotica
Publisher: Cleis Press (in 2014 )
Editor: Rachel Kramer Bussel
Deadline: July 1, 2013 (earlier submissions strongly encouraged)
Payment: $50 and 2 copies of the book on publication
This collection of erotica will feature female protagonists living out their hottest fantasies. From vanilla kinky, single to partnered, from 18 to elderly, I'm looking for stories of all sorts of women (transgender characters are also welcome) exploring new aspects of their sexuality. For inspiration, feel free to check out a list by Violet Blue of common sexual fantasies, but stories must capture what about that particular fantasy for that particular character is so compelling and make it red-hot to work for this book, and authors are encouraged to be creative, daring and provocative with exploring the definition of fantasy and how it plays out for your character. All characters should be over 18. No nonconsensual scenes. No , scat or . No poetry. Please see my anthologies Orgasmic, Women in Lust, and Fast Girls for examples of the kinds of stories I'm looking for. Unpublished stories only (this includes blogs and websites).
How to submit: Send double spaced Times or Times New Roman 12 point black font Word document with pages numbered (.doc, not .docx) OR RTF of 1,500-4,000 word story. Indent the first line of each paragraph half an inch and double space (regular double spacing, do not add extra lines between paragraphs or do any other irregular spacing). US grammar (double quotation marks around dialogue, etc.) required. Only submit your final, best version of the story you are submitting. Do not send multiple versions of the same story. Include your legal name (and pseudonym if applicable), mailing address, and 50 word or less bio in the third person to . If you are using a pseudonym, please provide your real name as well as your pseudonym and make it clear which one you’d like to be credited as. For the smoothest editorial process, please double check that the byline you are using with your submission is the byline you'd want published. You will receive a confirmation within 72 hours. I will get back to you by September 2013. I cannot give any feedback on rejected submissions.
Payment: $50 and 2 copies of the book on publication
Deadline: July 1, 2013 (earlier submissions strongly encouraged)
NOTE: I’ve been seeing numerous recent submissions that do not conform to my guidelines. They are there for a reason. Please read and follow them. If you have any questions, please contact me at:
About the editor: Rachel Kramer Bussel (rachelkramerbussel.com) is the editor of over 40 anthologies, including Best Bondage Erotica 2011, 2012, 2013, Irresistible, Gotta Have It, Women in Lust, Orgasmic, Fast Girls, Passion, Peep Show, Bottoms Up, Spanked, The Mile High Club, Do Not Disturb, He’s on Top, She’s on Top, Tasting Him, Tasting Her, Crossdressing, Dirty Girls, and is Best Sex Writing Series Editor. Her writing has been published in over 100 anthologies, including Susie Bright’s X: The Erotic Treasury, Best American Erotica 2004 and 2006, and Zane’s Purple Panties and the New York Times bestseller Succulent: Chocolate Flava II. She has written for Cosmopolitan, The Daily Beast, Fresh Yarn, Inked, Mediabistro, Newsday, New York Post, Penthouse, The Root, Salon, Time Out New York, xoJane, Zink and other publications
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Call For Submissions
The Red Room Journal
www.theredroomjournal.com
Who are we?
The Red Room Journal focuses on quality stories that have a touch of class and a hint of the erotic, mixed with a heavy dose of sensuality. Our bi-monthly digital publication is creating its own niche in erotic fiction. We stimulate readers senses and leave them blushing from the ideas they invoke within themselves rather than give graphic and bawdy depictions. It's the first magazine of its kind to showcase content for couples rather than either male or female readers. We are about helping couples connect in an intimate way, in a comfortable setting. Fun stories that can help people connect with each other. We believe that sex is beautiful and We offer readers an opportunity to explore the depths of their sexuality while retaining a certain level of personal comfort.
It is ultimately our goal to inspire our readers with every publication of the Red Room Journal. That is why the Red Room Journal is actively seeking out talented authors, both new and previously published. If you have talent for evoking passion, a skill at crafting desire using the written word, we absolutely want to hear from you. There are several benefits for authors when published by the Red Room Journal.
Why should you send in your story?
Considering that the Internet has opened so many venues for authors to publish their own work, why is it beneficial for you to publish your work with the Red Room Journal? Because the Red Room Journal is the only magazine that is targeted primarily at couples and that offers a classy venue to showcase works in the erotic writing genre. We are committed to having the best possible authors writing for us, it means instant credibility and recognition for an author who is published in our magazine. If you are interested in exploring the erotic genre further, you can get immediate exposure to countless readers who will search for your pen name if they enjoy your writing. The Red Room Journal is a springboard for new writers that can open the door for future opportunities in the industry. Whether this means drawing more traffic to your own website, benefiting from advertisements, or maybe even possible contacts with publishing agencies.
If you have an erotic story you would like to share with the readers of the Red Room Journal, we want to make it as easy as possible to do that. We will consider all stories presented, but they have to meet our guidelines as presented here. Take a moment and read through these guidelines before you submit a story, it not only means that you will find your work published much sooner, but also saves both parties some time.
Ultimately, the working relationship between the Red Room Journal and our authors is a great one. We have a new, exciting author that we can introduce to our readers, and you are instantly brought into the homes of countless new readers. Send in your story today.
Payment & Rights:
$5 per 1000 words. We require 3 year exclusive rights to the work including its 'digital' rights. After 3 years the author can re-publish the work at will and on any platforms. The writer retains the copyright and has the opportunity to promote their other works published elsewhere (ie amazon etc) within the magazine if they wish.
Content Requirements
- You are the sole person responsible for creating your submission
- You are at least 18 years old (ages may vary depending on location). You are legally able to write, submit, and read erotic material
- You give the Red Room Journal the right to distribute your story as received.
- You (as the author) retain all the copy-write rights
Currently we are seeking:
- Excerpts from published books: 400-500 (great promotion for established authors)
- Bite size sizzling stories: 500-850 words
- Sassy Sweet Short fiction: 850-1500words
- Full Frontal Feature fiction: 3,000
- Sexy Serialised fiction: over 12,000words (divided into 3,000 word segments published with each new issue)
Submission Requirements.
You have two ways to submit your work.
Deliver your submission in a Word document to the email address below. The document must have the following information at the top of the page:
Your story title
The theme of your story
The total word count for the story (excluding the information required at the top)
Your name
A pen-name if you have one
Your email address
A short 100w bio of yourself as author
Alternatively you can use the submission form on our website at.
theredroomjournal.com/submission-form
When submitting a short extract from a published piece be sure to include
the extract (between 400 and 500 words)
a brief synopsis of the book
publisher and price details for the book
a high resolution picture of the book cover
Send your submissions to Simone James via the following email DppfG9rcieMKi7hB or alternatively feel free to visit the website and get more of a feel as to what we are about and our mission in publishing this couple friendly erotic digital magazine: www.theredroomjournal.com
We look forward to reading your submissions.
The Red Room Journal
www.theredroomjournal.com
Who are we?
The Red Room Journal focuses on quality stories that have a touch of class and a hint of the erotic, mixed with a heavy dose of sensuality. Our bi-monthly digital publication is creating its own niche in erotic fiction. We stimulate readers senses and leave them blushing from the ideas they invoke within themselves rather than give graphic and bawdy depictions. It's the first magazine of its kind to showcase content for couples rather than either male or female readers. We are about helping couples connect in an intimate way, in a comfortable setting. Fun stories that can help people connect with each other. We believe that sex is beautiful and We offer readers an opportunity to explore the depths of their sexuality while retaining a certain level of personal comfort.
It is ultimately our goal to inspire our readers with every publication of the Red Room Journal. That is why the Red Room Journal is actively seeking out talented authors, both new and previously published. If you have talent for evoking passion, a skill at crafting desire using the written word, we absolutely want to hear from you. There are several benefits for authors when published by the Red Room Journal.
Why should you send in your story?
Considering that the Internet has opened so many venues for authors to publish their own work, why is it beneficial for you to publish your work with the Red Room Journal? Because the Red Room Journal is the only magazine that is targeted primarily at couples and that offers a classy venue to showcase works in the erotic writing genre. We are committed to having the best possible authors writing for us, it means instant credibility and recognition for an author who is published in our magazine. If you are interested in exploring the erotic genre further, you can get immediate exposure to countless readers who will search for your pen name if they enjoy your writing. The Red Room Journal is a springboard for new writers that can open the door for future opportunities in the industry. Whether this means drawing more traffic to your own website, benefiting from advertisements, or maybe even possible contacts with publishing agencies.
If you have an erotic story you would like to share with the readers of the Red Room Journal, we want to make it as easy as possible to do that. We will consider all stories presented, but they have to meet our guidelines as presented here. Take a moment and read through these guidelines before you submit a story, it not only means that you will find your work published much sooner, but also saves both parties some time.
Ultimately, the working relationship between the Red Room Journal and our authors is a great one. We have a new, exciting author that we can introduce to our readers, and you are instantly brought into the homes of countless new readers. Send in your story today.
Payment & Rights:
$5 per 1000 words. We require 3 year exclusive rights to the work including its 'digital' rights. After 3 years the author can re-publish the work at will and on any platforms. The writer retains the copyright and has the opportunity to promote their other works published elsewhere (ie amazon etc) within the magazine if they wish.
Content Requirements
- You are the sole person responsible for creating your submission
- You are at least 18 years old (ages may vary depending on location). You are legally able to write, submit, and read erotic material
- You give the Red Room Journal the right to distribute your story as received.
- You (as the author) retain all the copy-write rights
Currently we are seeking:
- Excerpts from published books: 400-500 (great promotion for established authors)
- Bite size sizzling stories: 500-850 words
- Sassy Sweet Short fiction: 850-1500words
- Full Frontal Feature fiction: 3,000
- Sexy Serialised fiction: over 12,000words (divided into 3,000 word segments published with each new issue)
Submission Requirements.
You have two ways to submit your work.
Deliver your submission in a Word document to the email address below. The document must have the following information at the top of the page:
Your story title
The theme of your story
The total word count for the story (excluding the information required at the top)
Your name
A pen-name if you have one
Your email address
A short 100w bio of yourself as author
Alternatively you can use the submission form on our website at.
theredroomjournal.com/submission-form
When submitting a short extract from a published piece be sure to include
the extract (between 400 and 500 words)
a brief synopsis of the book
publisher and price details for the book
a high resolution picture of the book cover
Send your submissions to Simone James via the following email DppfG9rcieMKi7hB or alternatively feel free to visit the website and get more of a feel as to what we are about and our mission in publishing this couple friendly erotic digital magazine: www.theredroomjournal.com
We look forward to reading your submissions.
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"Where Writers Win's Ultimate List of Book Review Websites"...a pretty decent list, in spreadsheet form...
A lot of lists of review sites I've seen are not particularly up to date, like most of the links above, but this one looks pretty good...check it out my published book-writing Stories Space friends...
Where Writers Win's Ultimate List of Book Review Websites
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag_8yndH90xCdF9tWk1SbUZYYWctaWtaY2F1UFg4LUE#gid=0[/size]
A lot of lists of review sites I've seen are not particularly up to date, like most of the links above, but this one looks pretty good...check it out my published book-writing Stories Space friends...
Where Writers Win's Ultimate List of Book Review Websites
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag_8yndH90xCdF9tWk1SbUZYYWctaWtaY2F1UFg4LUE#gid=0[/size]
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Here's a Facebook change I can live with...#Facebook has announced its support of #hashtags as of today as matter of fact...so, go out and start hashing it up my SS friends...
Facebook adds hashtags, mends missing link to pop culture
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57588974-93/facebook-adds-hashtags-mends-missing-link-to-pop-culture/[/size]
Facebook adds hashtags, mends missing link to pop culture
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57588974-93/facebook-adds-hashtags-mends-missing-link-to-pop-culture/[/size]
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Well...it looks like the cover has been revealed for Twist of Fate, the anthology put together by Indies In Action to help victims of the Oklahoma tornados...
I'm proud to say that a number of my author friends contributed to this great cause, including our very own Maggie Rascal and Hulya Yilmaz...I have a feeling there are more contributors from here, but details are a bit sketchy at the moment...stay tuned to these here pages for more details as they unfold my friends...
I'm proud to say that a number of my author friends contributed to this great cause, including our very own Maggie Rascal and Hulya Yilmaz...I have a feeling there are more contributors from here, but details are a bit sketchy at the moment...stay tuned to these here pages for more details as they unfold my friends...
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Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard It Through The Grapevine...1970...
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Here's an article that you might want to take a look at in case you're thinking of starting your own site...just don't go trying to put us out of business here...
Building Your Own Web Site, Free
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/06/technology/personaltech/building-your-own-web-site-free.html?_r=2&[/size]
Building Your Own Web Site, Free
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/06/technology/personaltech/building-your-own-web-site-free.html?_r=2&[/size]
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Quote by DianaShallard
Has anyone else wrestled with this quandry? Or am I perhaps being naive and/or greedy to assume my work should be earning me something. Maybe instead I should just be happy to share it...
No, I think you're far from being greedy or naive...I think it's natural for someone who has been writing for any length of time to want to progress, and take that "next step" so to speak...and that would normally involve submitting their work for publication...
When I first started writing back in April 2009, I posted everything I did on writing sites like this one...after about a year and a half though, in September 2010, I decided to give getting published a shot...and yes, the fact that I had posted over 100 stories and poems online definitely put me at a disadvantage...
My advice would be to not post your story here on SS if you think it has a reasonable shot at getting published, and it sounds like that is one of your goals these days...
You can always post your story here on Stories Space after it comes out in a book or journal btw...usually there's a contract involved that might grant the publisher exclusive rights for maybe a year or so at most...but, after that, you can do whatever you want with it...
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Quote by magnificent1rascal
My poem The Squall is among the selections, and other Stories Space members are contributing as well.
Good for you Maggie, and congrats to you on both your acceptance and decision to contribute to a good cause...
Yeah, I have an idea for a poem for that antho, but not sure I'll get it done on time...been distracted by a lot of real life stuff as of late...I'm not even sure what the deadline is, but the good news is that it's one of those poems that could be used elsewhere if I don't get it in on time...
I did manage to mail out three paperback copies of my book to the Authors for Oklahoma thingy though...
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With a bond that will never be broken,
Damn, this Elmers Glue is really good,
Can't seem to separate these two boards,
Just hope I never again need this wood.
Damn, this Elmers Glue is really good,
Can't seem to separate these two boards,
Just hope I never again need this wood.
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I guess my days as a member of polite society are long over...some would argue that were over before they started, but no mind...
Anyway...good post Maggie...and yeah, Stephen is usually good for some sound advice...and this article is no exception...who am I to argue with Stephen anyway?
Anyway...good post Maggie...and yeah, Stephen is usually good for some sound advice...and this article is no exception...who am I to argue with Stephen anyway?
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Just sort of bumping this one...note that I am now Featured Author of the Week over here, and btw...I know I mentioned it before, but there is a cover contest going on...it'll be going on all year btw...so, if you feel real generous today, you can give my cover a nice, fat, juicy 5-star vote...you have to click on the green arrow next to where it says "Image Rating" in order to vote...I know that's not immediately obvious, but such is life...
AUTHORSdB > Cover Contest > Other > I Often Wonder: a collection of poetry and prose
http://www.authorsdb.com/book-cover-awards/other/i-often-wonder-a-collection-of-poetry-and-prose-256
Feel free to enter your own covers btw...eBooks are welcome as well...I forget what you win...I think it's a year of free publicity or something, which could be potentially lucrative...
Yeah, got this notice earlier today...and another Badge should be forthcoming soon...
AUTHORSdB (@AUTHORSdB) mentioned you on Twitter!
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AUTHORSdB (Twitter)
1:02 PM (3 hours ago)
to me
@Exakta66 Winner of the Author of the Week Banner Award @AUTHORSdB Pls RT #1AdB - @AUTHORSdB
Alan W. Jankowski,
You were mentioned in a Tweet!
AUTHORSdB
@AUTHORSdB
@Exakta66 Winner of the Author of the Week Banner Award @AUTHORSdB Pls RT #1AdB authorsdb.com/authors-direct…
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AUTHORSdB > Cover Contest > Other > I Often Wonder: a collection of poetry and prose
http://www.authorsdb.com/book-cover-awards/other/i-often-wonder-a-collection-of-poetry-and-prose-256
Feel free to enter your own covers btw...eBooks are welcome as well...I forget what you win...I think it's a year of free publicity or something, which could be potentially lucrative...
Yeah, got this notice earlier today...and another Badge should be forthcoming soon...
AUTHORSdB (@AUTHORSdB) mentioned you on Twitter!
Inbox
x
AUTHORSdB (Twitter)
1:02 PM (3 hours ago)
to me
@Exakta66 Winner of the Author of the Week Banner Award @AUTHORSdB Pls RT #1AdB - @AUTHORSdB
Alan W. Jankowski,
You were mentioned in a Tweet!
AUTHORSdB
@AUTHORSdB
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12:02 PM - 01 Jun 13
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I usually write the piece first, not always though...and not sure if anyone who's read my stuff noticed, but the title is nearly always contained in a line of the story or poem...
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Lois Winston posted this article from from her blog earlier today over in my LSF group...
--- In , Lois Winston <winston72@...> wrote:
What makes a bestseller? Why does one book take off while another equally well-written novel never gets noticed? It's the capricious nature of the publishing industry and the life authors have chosen--a topic often discussed and grumbled about when authors gather at conferences and conventions. Such was the case at Malice Domestic and the recent Festival of Mystery. Come on over to Inkspot today to learn more:
The Capricious Nature of This Life We Live
http://www.midnightwriters.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-capricious-nature-of-this-life-we.html
Lois Winston
The Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries
Publishers Weekly & Booklist starred reviews
http://www.loiswinston.com - http://www.anastasiapollack.blogspot.com
Emma Carlyle romances - http://www.emmacarlyle.com
follow me on Twitter: @anasleuth
The subject has been coming up lately in various writing groups...heck, it's always coming up really...but here are two related articles that have generated a certain amount of discussion as of late...
Survivorship bias: why 90% of the advice about writing is bullshit right now
http://www.tobiasbuckell.com/2013/05/27/survivorship-bias-why-90-of-the-advice-about-writing-is-bullshit-right-now/
And this one is worth a read as well...
Does This Make You Mad? (Why What Others Are Doing Isn’t Working for You)
http://goinswriter.com/why/
Anyway...good luck with that bestseller thing...I think all you can really do is put out a quality product, promote it as best you know how...and frankly, hope for the best...
--- In , Lois Winston <winston72@...> wrote:
What makes a bestseller? Why does one book take off while another equally well-written novel never gets noticed? It's the capricious nature of the publishing industry and the life authors have chosen--a topic often discussed and grumbled about when authors gather at conferences and conventions. Such was the case at Malice Domestic and the recent Festival of Mystery. Come on over to Inkspot today to learn more:
The Capricious Nature of This Life We Live
http://www.midnightwriters.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-capricious-nature-of-this-life-we.html
Lois Winston
The Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries
Publishers Weekly & Booklist starred reviews
http://www.loiswinston.com - http://www.anastasiapollack.blogspot.com
Emma Carlyle romances - http://www.emmacarlyle.com
follow me on Twitter: @anasleuth
The subject has been coming up lately in various writing groups...heck, it's always coming up really...but here are two related articles that have generated a certain amount of discussion as of late...
Survivorship bias: why 90% of the advice about writing is bullshit right now
http://www.tobiasbuckell.com/2013/05/27/survivorship-bias-why-90-of-the-advice-about-writing-is-bullshit-right-now/
And this one is worth a read as well...
Does This Make You Mad? (Why What Others Are Doing Isn’t Working for You)
http://goinswriter.com/why/
Anyway...good luck with that bestseller thing...I think all you can really do is put out a quality product, promote it as best you know how...and frankly, hope for the best...
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Here's a couple of ways for published authors here to help out the tornado victims in Oklahoma...in both cases, the proceeds from the book sales are going to The Red Cross, which has established a special fund...
Here's the first...I only have a Facebook page right now, but will update here as I become aware of anything else...
Authors for Oklahoma
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsForOklahoma
Author Shelly Arkon is looking for book donations, including eBooks...I'm going to see how many copies of my own book I can stuff into a padded envelope, and mail it off tomorrow...after I sign the books, of course...
If you have any questions about this one, you can contact Shelly directly...her e-mail is: [color=darkblue]
Alternately, you can contact her through Facebook...
Facebook - Author Shelly Arkon
http://www.facebook.com/michele.bradfordarkon?ref=ts&fref=ts
Here's another event to benefit Oklahoma victims...again, it's a Facebook event, and here's the link to the event...it is run by Stephen L. Wilson, who does a lot of good stuff charity wise btw...
Indies In Action - Helping Tornado Victims In Oklahoma
http://www.facebook.com/events/332227263570736/?fref=ts
This is the info taken from the event page...any questions, you can contact Stephen direct...or, if you're not on FB, contact me and I'll forward them to Stephen...
Facebook - Stephen L. Wilson
http://www.facebook.com/StephenLWilson?fref=ts
This event is for those who support the effort to create a charity anthology for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado, which devastated Moore, Oklahoma on May 20th. Inspired by the effort of authors and artists worldwide who created a charity anthology for the victims of Sandy Hook, we are now organizing to help support the victims in Oklahoma. "Angels Cried" is the name of the Sandy Hook charity anthology, and several hundred dollars have already been donated to help that cause.
The members of Indies In Action are currently seeking others who have poetic submissions or art which can be compiled to create a quality anthology to raise funds for the victims of this tragedy. All proceeds will be donated to the May Tornadoes Fund, managed by the United Way.
If you are interested in learning more about our previous effort, you may do so by visiting the link http://indiesinaction.blogspot.com/ . If you would like to contribute to the effort, please do so by joining the Facebook group Indies In Action at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IndiesInAction/
Be sure to indicate in this event that you are requesting authorization to join. It is an exclusive group, and we are selective about who we authorize to join. Thank you for your support, and please be sure to invite as many people as possible. I am particularly interested in hearing from people who live in Oklahoma, or who have witnessed tornado activity. This event ends on Sunday, June 2nd. At that time it is expected that we will also end submissions to the anthology. Please post if you have any questions.
Here's the first...I only have a Facebook page right now, but will update here as I become aware of anything else...
Authors for Oklahoma
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsForOklahoma
Author Shelly Arkon is looking for book donations, including eBooks...I'm going to see how many copies of my own book I can stuff into a padded envelope, and mail it off tomorrow...after I sign the books, of course...
If you have any questions about this one, you can contact Shelly directly...her e-mail is: [color=darkblue]
Alternately, you can contact her through Facebook...
Facebook - Author Shelly Arkon
http://www.facebook.com/michele.bradfordarkon?ref=ts&fref=ts
Here's another event to benefit Oklahoma victims...again, it's a Facebook event, and here's the link to the event...it is run by Stephen L. Wilson, who does a lot of good stuff charity wise btw...
Indies In Action - Helping Tornado Victims In Oklahoma
http://www.facebook.com/events/332227263570736/?fref=ts
This is the info taken from the event page...any questions, you can contact Stephen direct...or, if you're not on FB, contact me and I'll forward them to Stephen...
Facebook - Stephen L. Wilson
http://www.facebook.com/StephenLWilson?fref=ts
This event is for those who support the effort to create a charity anthology for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado, which devastated Moore, Oklahoma on May 20th. Inspired by the effort of authors and artists worldwide who created a charity anthology for the victims of Sandy Hook, we are now organizing to help support the victims in Oklahoma. "Angels Cried" is the name of the Sandy Hook charity anthology, and several hundred dollars have already been donated to help that cause.
The members of Indies In Action are currently seeking others who have poetic submissions or art which can be compiled to create a quality anthology to raise funds for the victims of this tragedy. All proceeds will be donated to the May Tornadoes Fund, managed by the United Way.
If you are interested in learning more about our previous effort, you may do so by visiting the link http://indiesinaction.blogspot.com/ . If you would like to contribute to the effort, please do so by joining the Facebook group Indies In Action at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IndiesInAction/
Be sure to indicate in this event that you are requesting authorization to join. It is an exclusive group, and we are selective about who we authorize to join. Thank you for your support, and please be sure to invite as many people as possible. I am particularly interested in hearing from people who live in Oklahoma, or who have witnessed tornado activity. This event ends on Sunday, June 2nd. At that time it is expected that we will also end submissions to the anthology. Please post if you have any questions.
Rest in Peace
To myself I cannot be untrue,
But some days I'm not so sure,
There are times I'd like to escape,
Just pack up and head out the door.
But some days I'm not so sure,
There are times I'd like to escape,
Just pack up and head out the door.
Rest in Peace
Missed this post for some reason...thanks for sharing Gypsy...
Maybe I should try my hand at intergalactic fame and fortune...
Maybe I should try my hand at intergalactic fame and fortune...
Rest in Peace
And cry for everything I lost,
Though that never seems to work,
It only leaves tear stains on my shirt,
And makes me look like a jerk.
Though that never seems to work,
It only leaves tear stains on my shirt,
And makes me look like a jerk.