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November News

2011-11-25T17:59:00.000-05:00

Okay, where have I been? Well in September my computer was
not working, and the tech people waited until the next month to
even bother to come and fix it, and didn't do such a great job,
because I had to ask the computer tech guy at my job what
I should do!
As you can see, I am back. I'm going to be making a lot of
changes to this blog. My book reviews are just going to be
on the websites I post them, which are Amazon, Goodreads,
and Shelfari, when I do, you'll see a link here to take you
to the page.
I will be a published author in 2012. I've signed a three
book deal with Desert Breeze Publishing. My first book
will be out in February, the second in September. So I
am busy writing, editing, etc.
So this blog will be all about my books, and books I
read. As for the writers tips, I am waiting until I see that
the marketing and promotion strategies I use work well,
and then I will start a group, sell a course, I am not sure
what until 2012. So There you have it! I have to go, and
keep stopping back and see the changes.

Rapid Publishing

2011-08-19T17:33:00.000-04:00

O.K. the promotion of my ebook series did not go as planned :( so I am trying again in September. I have a revised version of Rapid Publishing that will be on Kindle as well. Having said that, books 1-4 will go on this month, and the last three will be in September. Instead of buy one get two free, it is going to be buy one get one free from now on with any book of the series. The free book will always be a pdf, not a kindle or Smashwords book.

After this, I will no longer be doing nonfiction books for writers. I'm working a lot now on my fiction books, three which have be contracted, yes I'm going to be published! More on that as the details are finalized.

News And Reviews

2011-08-01T22:12:00.000-04:00

Well, my 'launch' for Rapid Publishing didn't go as I thought it would. I am going to have to do much more planning ahead and tell more than just two or three groups of people. However, I did get one glowing review of the ebook, so I'm hoping for more later on. I will try again with the launch later this month when more of the ebooks are released. On the positive side, I have written a 3 book Christian fiction series that is going to be published! Yahoo!!! More on that, as things go under way. I have written a book review that you can check out anytime you want. Wreath by Judy Christie. I will try to put something on that page at least once a week. Twice when I have more time. Until next week....

Rapid Publishing Is Now On Kindle

2011-07-21T19:48:00.000-04:00

I really must apologize. Rapid Publishing has been on Kindle since the last week
of June. I am just now getting together a marketing campaign. This is the first of a series of e-books for writers.
What is it About?
Rapid Publishing is all about getting your book, well, done quickly. Too many writers spend a long time writing their books. You can get your book completed in as little as a week, or a month with careful calculated planning. The first in this series will tell you how to read fast, write fast and get published fast and tools to use.
Who Is It For?
Originally I had intended this for people who want to self-publish, or for those who want to begin writing for profit. There are many priceless resources I have found just by being on certain mailing lists, or surfing online that will benefit published writers as well.
Where You Can Buy It
It is $2.99 on Kindle or you can buy it through Paypal and get the PDF for $2.99. Total Pages: 16
Keep reading to find out how you can get more books in the series for free.
The Rest Of The Series
In order, here is the rest of the Rapid Publishing Series.
Rapid Publishing: The Best Way To Sell Your Books
Rapid Publishing: Rich Author Vs. Poor Author
Rapid Publishing: The Secret To Getting Anything You Want
Rapid Publishing: Fabulous Websites For Authors
Rapid Publishing: Free Software For Writers
Rapid Publishing: E-Publishers Directory
The Best Way to Sell Your Books And Rich Author Vs. Poor Author will be on Kindle next week and if you want a PDF, you can buy it through Paypal. So, Here's the deal...
Buy Rapid Publishing and get other ebooks in the series *Free*!

If you buy Rapid Publishing on Kindle or Paypal on the following days: July 24-July 31st, you will get three bonus books:(PDF only)

#1.Rapid Publishing: Fabulous Websites For Authors(Value: $2.99) Free
This is a list of my secret stash of websites that can help authors sell and promote their books. Many of these I found just by surfing the Internet. Writers Courses, social networks, free publicity(I'm talking television), web tools, Royalty free and public domain images for your books, or if you prefer ready made covers, Royalty free music, and free royalty free music for your book trailers and much more!
Total Pages: 12
#2.Rapid Publishing: Free Software For Writers(Value: $2.99) Free
Various kinds of software available online for free to write your books more easily. One software lets you create novels, comic books, games, music videos, podcasts and more!
Total Pages: 5
#3. Sit Down And Write That...BestSelling Novel(PDF) Free
From Bookproposalwriting.com. This is a great book for beginning writers. Learn how to do research, the basics of writing, writing fantasy, childrens' books, fiction and nonfiction, Copyright, query letters, how to find a good agent, titling you books and more.
Total Pages: 71
Just buy from either link below, send me a copy by email of your amazon/Paypal receipt, and I will send you the links for the three bonus PDF ebooks.

Rapid Publishing + Bonus Material

E-Book Profits-Why A Sample Chapter Can Send Your Profits Soaring!(Part Two)

2011-07-21T17:05:00.000-04:00

And I continue with the ideas.....

* You could give the sample chapter with the full version of the product which is password protected. Readers who enjoy the test version and decide to go full length simply give credit card details through such as ClickBank and move to a ‘Thank You page’ which provides the password for the full book already in their possession. (Knowing the full length book is sitting there, tying up space on their desktop, just screaming out to be opened and read, is all the incentive most people need to get that password fast!)

* You could write an article based on your full length info product, but leave the reader dangling somewhere between casting the article to one side and buying your book.

Ways to do this:

- Leave questions in your article which are answered in the full length title. Make readers curious, give cryptic clues, leave the most vital information for Part Two – the paid-for product!

- Offer articles to editors and publishers of print and online publications and end with questions that are answered at your web site where readers can buy books related to the subject of the article.

- Get readers to subscribe to your eZine where you’ll answer those niggling

questions and in autoresponder follow ups you’ll promote your main book to the very limit of temptation!

* The free sample gives credibility in you and your writing ability. People know the book has - probably - already been written, and is of similar quality to what they’ve already sampled. If they have money and they like your work, they’ll buy. Probably!

* The sample chapter can include a contents listing for the full length version, where readers can check length (yes some people still believe quantity outshines quality) and you can induce sales with tempting chapter titles and snippets. It’s a good idea to give the page numbers on which certain highlighted features occur, especially where pages run into triple figures (again, never mind the quality, feel the width), and chapter headings are themselves deliciously vague. Like this:

“Here’s a sneak preview of ‘1001 Easy Ways to Get Rich Overnight!’

- How to live in a luxury home without having a mortgage and never having to pay a penny rent (Chapter Twenty Four, Page 201)

- The four letter word that gets you everything you want out of life, and more! (Chapter Twenty Five, Page 273)

- How to get a brand new car and drive it away without having to pay! (Chapter Twenty Six, Page 307)

- Four words that guarantee you free travel for the rest of your life! (Chapter Twenty Nine, Page 406)”

* People will retain your sample chapter far longer than they will normally keep a sales letter, especially of the printed variety or on a web site with a domain name they’ll soon forget. So although the majority of people will buy the full length product quite soon after receiving the freebie, you might still get a steady trickle of sales later when busy people find time to read your sample chapter.

Never forget the most common reason of all is to tempt readers of the free infoproduct to click on the link on the very last page where they find your order form and BUY YOUR BOOK!

Plug Your Book! Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking

The Rapid Publishing Series

2011-06-26T22:05:00.001-04:00

The Rapid Publishing Series is just a bit behind schedule as soon as it is live on Kindle, I will be posting it here on the blog. You will be able to choose more than one format, and have the option to get a PDF version. This coming week(finally) Three of seven ebooks of the series will be released and the rest will be released each week and will be announced when available for sale.

Ch-Ch-Changes On My Blog

2011-06-21T18:37:00.000-04:00

As you can see I have gotten with the program and added pages so it will be easier to find what you are looking for when you visit. I'll be doing a different header, also, and will be listing my books starting this month and forever more on the books page.

I've just added a new article, in case you want to see it, so come back often, as I plan to do a lot for this blog!

Non Fiction EBook Series Out This Week

2011-06-19T19:15:00.000-04:00

There will be a nonfiction ebook series that will be published this week on Kindle. It will also be sold on other online stores as well. It is called Rapid Publishing. These books will be for people who want to make a living at writing, and those that want to make more money by selling more books. Though this is geared more towards indie publishing, there will also be some vital information for those who have publishers and/or agents. There are quite a few amazing websites for authors to promote their work. Some of these sites you can use free of charge, and you'll be surprised when you see them.

It will be affordable and offered on different formats, and all will be revealed this coming week. There will also be a contest, along with it. Meanwhile, I have and am still reading several books and will get to posting the reviews on Shelfari and Goodreads after awhile. So, back to my projects and look forward to the first installments of the Rapid Publishing series this week.
Self-Publishing with Amazon's CreateSpace: A Resource Guide for the Author Considering Self-Publishing

eBook Profits - Why a Free Sample Chapter Can Send Your Profits Soaring! (Part One)

2011-05-24T18:39:00.003-04:00

Why should anyone give a sample chapter or mini-version of their book for free? The main reason - usually to sell or make money - isn’t always accomplished at the front end of the marketing process, it often comes later, and brings profits way beyond your best expectations.

Here’s how and why to use the sample chapter technique to generate leads for your info product.

* To test your idea for a new information product before spending days, weeks, months creating something nobody wants to buy. If few people request the freebie, your product is almost certainly a no-goer, similarly if the freebie is popular but results in few or no paid-for orders.

* The sample chapter can be a selling tool not only for its own full length paid-for version, but for other products too, where for example a list or catalogue of additional products is included with the giveaway item. For instance, the first chapter of ‘The Way to a Man’s Heart: Cooking with Known Aphrodisiacs’ might generate interest in the paid-for version of the book and might additionally direct readers to web sites offering related info products, such as ‘1001 Ways to Be Romantic’, ‘How to Find the Man of Your Dreams’, and so on. It pays to be careful, however, when including links for other people’s products, and ensure they do not detract from the real reason the sample chapter was given, namely to sell that cookery book. As for all things in mail order, direct mail, online marketing, you must test response to all your promotions.

* The first chapter can represent a ‘suck it and see’ guarantee to a product delivered in installments, such as correspondence courses, resell rights packages, and so on. If Chapter One or Module One isn’t as expected, readers can cancel their post-dated standing order or request a refund of money already paid.

* Sample chapters can be articles you’ve written for payment elsewhere, where copyright is yours, and the article or series of articles is expanded to book or course format. A popular article is its own proof of a likely best selling book and you’ve probably completed most of the research already, and been paid for it.

Plug Your Book! Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity through Social Networking

It's About Time.....

2011-02-03T18:25:00.000-05:00

I am so ashamed to say that February is the first post I have done since last year. Again, I will try-harder this time, to put at least one post a month. I am busy writing up a storm. Articles, books and other projects outside of writing. So, I will be sure to link up, my social networks to this blog, so you can see what I am doing. You can also check my Shelfari page for reviews new books I have read, also. I've recently finished eight books, and three more are following behind.

So, I will try very, very, hard to hold to my promise to write at least one post a month to this blog. This year, you will find the following:

Book Reviews
Case Studies
My Books(finally, right?)
Articles( how to write a book, marketing, etc)
Great Links For Writers

So, there you have it. Look forward to more information in 2011!

Books And More Books

2010-09-10T19:12:00.000-04:00

If you haven't heard from me, (which you haven't) I have been reading lots and lots of books, which I will be reviewing. My books: I am in between projects. I don't have many subscribers to this blog, so I'm learning all I can about building a fan base, then I will announce the books that I have written.

I'm also selling the books I don't want in my Amazon Store, which I will post the link next time I post. I'm doing a couple of contests. One is for kids. If any of you have children that are young, they can get some free books. They'd make great Christmas gifts, don't you think? So stay tuned and subscribe, because only subscribers to this blog will win.

Video Book Marketing-Some Of The Most Important Things You Should Learn About It

2010-05-09T20:35:00.000-04:00

Are you an author who have books ready for marketing? Have you ever considered marketing them via video book marketing? If you don't know what it is, if this is the first time you have heard about it, then this is your chance to discover its many benefits. Go ahead and read this article for a brief introduction on the overall experience.
This type of book marketing strategy is more focused on allowing you to reach your target market online in a more convenient way. What exactly is it about? How does it work? These questions may have already popped into your mind.
This type of book marketing strategy involves author interviews on video. There are two ways you can do it. One way is to get someone to take a video of you being interviewed by another experienced book author. Another way is to set up a webcam and have yourself interviewed online. That is how easy it is. With the help of the Internet and a few other online resources, you can be the star of the show and at the same time have the chance to tell people about your book and what it is about.
Benefits of Video Book Marketing

If you choose to take advantage of this type of book marketing strategy, your book will get more exposure and will reach a lot more people than the traditional type of book marketing because videos are easy to create and distribute.
You can upload your video on video sites for people to view.
You can upload the video on Facebook, Myspace and a few other social media sites and get an even bigger coverage.
The video you uploaded online if properly indexed and cached by search engines can easily be searched by anyone with Internet access.
You can upload the video on your own blog or your own website and your site will get more traffic that way.

Video book promotion is truly one helpful tool that you can count on when it comes to promoting yourself as an author and your books online. If you want to cater to a larger market and let the world know that a talented writer like you exist, this is one excellent service that you should take advantage of.

There are so many ways to market your book but doing the marketing all on your own can be quite tricky. Visit Talkingbookstv and find out how they can help you in getting your book out for the people to enjoy. They can help you in finding the best book marketing strategy.

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New Book Reviews And More

2010-05-09T20:27:00.000-04:00

I have new book reviews on Shelfari. Just click
on my shelf and find out what's new. Right now
I am working on launching a fan page on Facebook,
so be sure to stay tuned for that!

I am going to start improving my blog, too. More valuable content
will be posted each month. I am really pressed
for time now, working on various projects, so
I have to clear the cobwebs and give you
what I've promised.

Until next time.....

Book Reviews

2010-04-09T20:52:00.010-04:00

O.K. I wanted to list at least three books
that I have finished, but I've only finished one
so far. You can be sure that this week you
will get at least these two:

1. Wedding on the Way by Lois Richer
2. Now Is the Time To Crush It! Why
Now Is the Time ToCash In On Your
Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk

If I can manage it, You'll Also get:
3. Out Of Control by Suzanne Brockmann
4.Put More Cash In Your Pocket By Loral Langemeier
Put More Cash in Your Pocket: Turn What You Know into Dough

Trying to read as many books as I can to see which ones
I want to keep, sell or give away. Writing my own books
at the same time is very challenging. I have to play catch
up and finish a short story I'm doing! Well, here's hoping
for at least two reviews by Monday!

News

2010-03-26T21:56:00.000-04:00

More book reviews next week, and I'm going to be promoting
my first course for writers, so if you know anyone who wants to
know how to write a book, send them here.

I have to rework my case study, but when it's done, I promise
to list it right here. Until next time....

Books For Sale!

2010-03-08T17:00:00.000-05:00

I have books listed in my Amazon store, along with
other products. If you buy anything $5.00 or more
in the store, you will have free access to my special
book club which will be launching in May.

1. Buy a book here: http://www.amazon.com/shops/indiegrrl

2. Send me a receipt and you're in!

If you don't see a book that you'd like to purchase, you can
refer a friend and still get free access. All they have to do is
follow the steps above, and you send me a message telling
me who you've referred.
What's so special about my book club? One thing is, you
get a free novel. There are a lot of other things that is
special about it, but more will be revealed next month.

Book Reviews

2010-03-05T12:34:00.000-05:00

Click on my Shelfari Bookshelf and read the
latest reviews I wrote about
*The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
*Heart And Soul by Jillian Hart
*This Child Of Mine by Lois Richer

Later on this week I will have a free
gift for you to get, so stay tuned!

What I'm Reading...

2010-02-21T12:13:00.000-05:00

I am currently finishing The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
I have finished Heart And Soul by Jillian Hart, and I will be
finishing This Child of Mine By Lois Richer today.

*Projects
Self-publishing an ebook report and post the results here.

Time Out

2010-02-06T22:26:00.000-05:00

I'm going to be disappearing, kind of for the
next couple of weeks. The only thing you'll
see here are book reviews.
When I come back, I'll have that book for
writers I've been talking forever about
sometime at the end of the month.

Articles About Writing

2010-02-02T18:28:00.000-05:00

Just so you know, I'm going to be doing some articles
for writers on Associated Content. Just look to the
right of this blog a ways down the page, and you can
see what current articles that I have written. So be
sure to keep checking by because I have some good
information to give you!

Book Contest Details

2010-01-29T19:25:00.000-05:00

I will have a new one each month. The first contest
will be for my non-fiction ebook, Free Cash On The
Internet. It's value is $19.99, but I'm currently selling it for $5.00
along with 30 bonus ebooks that will help you earn more money,
save money, and live a better life. Of course, the deadline for
buying it with the bonuses ends today, at midnight actually.

So I'm changing the rules a bit. In this contest, 10 people
can win Free Cash On The Internet with the 30 bonus books.
I need more readers and subscribers to my article page at
Associated Content. To date, all I have is 264, 273 total page views.
I want to reach over one million page views. I don't care if it's two
million, or one million one hundred page views.
To win, here's all you have to do:
1. Sign up to my email list.

Only people on my email list will be entered into the contest.

2. Subscribe to my article page on Associated Content
Writegrrl's AC Page
3. Read articles
4. Make valuable comments
5. Tell me why you should win Free Cash on the Internet
with all the bonuses on my blog Writegrrl or 99Percent Free

Once I have over one million page views, then the winners
will be picked at random on February 28, 2010.
Tomorrow evening, I will post videos about the book as
well as give you the opt-in list to sign up. Spread the word.
I promise that other books to give away will be total fiction.

Reviews Galore And A Little Bit More

2010-01-28T20:39:00.000-05:00

Just click on my Shelfari shelf to your right
and read the following reviews:

1.It's Not About Him by Michelle Sutton
2. The Ocean Between by Lynda Coker
3. Quade's Babies by Brenda Jackson
4.Tall, Dark.... Westmoreland! by Brenda Jackson
5.His Christmas Bride by Dana Corbit
6.Together For The Holidays by Margaret Daley
7.A Will And A Wedding by Lois Richer
8.The Duke's Cinderella Bride by Carole Mortimer
9.Jingle Bell Babies by Kathryn Springer
10.Lone Star Blessings by Bonnie K. Winn
11. Faith In The Great Southland by Mary Hawkins
12.His Cowgirl Bride by Debra Clopton
The first four I really love, and especially number seven, and
number eleven, so read the reviews and let me know what you
think!

As announced before, Free Cash On The Internet is on sale
tomorrow with the truckload of bonuses as promised, but
I've changed the game. Read all about it and the contest
tomorrow.

Bonus Information And Book Reviews

2010-01-24T21:21:00.000-05:00

I forgot to tell you how to get the bonuses when
you purchase, Free Cash On The Internet. Here
they are:
1. Buy Free Cash On The Internet
2. Send The Receipt To Me
3. I send You An Email With All The Bonus
Links.
All the details will be tomorrow.

I have read eleven books and will be posting
reviews on Shelfari and Associated Content, so
be expecting the book reviews this week.

Free Cash On The Internet

2010-01-22T18:44:00.000-05:00

Today's the day, well...it's evening now, but
Free Cash On The Internet will be on sale
today, on Kindle January 22- Friday, January 29 at
12:00p.m. for $5.00 with 30 bonus ebooks included.

You'll still be able to buy it whenever you want,
but at 12:00p.m. Friday, January 29 the bonus
ebooks will not be available anymore with the
sale.
If you don't have a Kindle, it's O.K. you can
download free software from Amazon, and
download as many Kindle books as you want!
I have it on my computer and am building a very
nice book collection.

Details of the contest will be available by Sunday.
I've been under the weather this week. If you know
of anyone who could use some extra money, please
send them to purchase, Free Cash On The Internet.
Free Cash Ebook
It's worth $19.99, but it's selling for $5.00, and the
bonuses alone are collectively worth hundreds of
dollars. It's a deal not to be missed.

Free Cash On The Internet

2010-01-15T17:02:00.002-05:00

Free Cash On The Internet is now on sale at
http://www.lulu.com

http://www.scribd.com

And also on Kindle. Free Cash On The Internet is
for people who are having a hard time making money
online, and also for people who have been laid off and
are looking for an alternative way to make money.

The 19 page ebook lists 102 places where you can sign
up free and start earning money. These things are
easy to do and do not require buying hosting, traffic, etc.
However, if you want to create a real web business,
it gives you a list of free products you can sell for
100% profit.

Payments range from 'chump change' to
thousands of dollars. The programs that payout
thousands of dollars are big money referrals and
websites where you can have people pay you for
your particular skills.

**Buy Free Cash On The Internet On Friday,
January 22,**you will get thirty bonus ebooks.
Here's the complete list:
1 Hour Business
10 Fast Cash Ideas
21 Income Streams
200 Paypal Payment Sites
Guru Emergency Plans
Nothing But Net
Get Paid To Watch TV
Social Networking For Fun and Profit
Little Blue Book of Free Stuff
As A Man Thinketh
How To Attract Anything You Want In Life
How To Be The Creator Of Your Own Life
Law Of Success
Social Madness
How To Turn Your Passion Into A Profitable-
Online Business
Think and Grow Rich For Internet Entreprenuers
The World's 100 Greatest Headlines
Taxes Made Easy!
Push Button Profits In 30 Days
A-Z Domain Flippers Guide
10 Surefire Ways To Cut Down On Your Grocery Bills
Energy Conservation And Alternative Fuel
Family Budget...Demystified!
Health Insurance and Health Savings Account Made Easy
Saving Time and Money For Work At Home Entrepreuneurs
The Street Smart Job Changing System
Keeping Your PC Save From Virus and Data Loss
Career Planning Made Easy
Online Education Made Easy
How To Ace Any Job Interview
For a brief description of the bonuses,
I will provide a website link this Sunday along
with contest details.

Kindle And Beyond

2010-01-06T17:54:00.000-05:00

I did not promote the contest as I
Should have, so I will do it again
later this month. But for now, here
are the latest books that will be
selling this month as of January 6,
2010.
*Note: These are very, very brief
descriptions. Just so you can see
what the books are about.

Publish Yourself
How to write faster, and sell more
books without a whole lot of work.

Free Cash On The Internet
Over 100 places online where you can
make money free.

More books will be listed at the end
of the month. You will be able to find
them On Kindle, Lulu, and beyond.
More details later this week.

Will Work For Cash Contest Details

2009-11-11T17:21:00.016-05:00

From November 12th to December 1st 2009,
two people who can send me the most traffic to my
web page will win a free copy of my ebook, along
with a bonus report.

What It Is
Will Work For Cash is an 11 page report listing
several ways for a person to make money online
doing various tasks. If you know of anyone who
is out of a job, or wants to make extra money,
please refer them to this ebook.

If you go to my previous post, "First Report
For Sale", you can see a sample of what types
of websites are in the report. There is also a
bonus report with 49 more websites.

*___________ has given me $1944.52 so far
*At_____________ you can earn up to $2,500 for
designing a t-shirt
*_____________ gives you $2,000 for a short film
*Refer a friend to___________and if they get a job
through them, you get paid $1,000

What This Ebook Isn't
Sorry, this is no get rich quick report. It you need bus
fare, taxi money,to pay bills, pay off a credit card or two,
get groceries then, this is just the report you need.

How To Enter
1. Follow this blog
2. Sign Up at the form below

For more information please fill out this form:

First Name:
3. Go to http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/49844/writegrrl.html
and begin to read articles, and refer your friends, family and email lists
if you have one, to read them.

4.Important: Comment on the articles. It doesn't have to be a paragraph,
but a sentence or two is required.

5. Give the names of the articles you have read and commented on, and
articles that people you have referred my web page to have read.

6.Winners will be chosen by the number of people that they have referred
to my web page.

7. Winners Will be Announced On December 2nd on this blog and will be
given the Will Work For Cash ebook, and the bonus ebook with 49 more
websites.

*IMPORTANT*
I hate Spam.Your name and email are safe with me. It will not
be shared, rented or sold.

If you want to win you must: sign up, read and comment and
refer other people to read. If you find it easier, choose an article
for people to read and let me know by email which one it is so
I can track the page.

Any questions? Just comment on this post and I will answer back
with another post.

Contest

2009-11-09T18:46:00.003-05:00

I am announcing a contest on Wednesday of
this week. Stay tuned.....

Favorite These Websites

2009-11-03T12:55:00.007-05:00

I'm really feeling kind of under the weather
this week, so I hope that I can tell you more
about Will Work For Cash later in the week, and
the contest along with it. That being said, here
are three great websites that you need to
favorite.

1. http://www.go-publish-yourself.com

2. http://www.subhub.com/articles/50-Ways-To-Promote-Your-Book#

3. http://www.bookmarket.com

First Report For Sale

2009-10-25T19:54:00.007-04:00

I have just uploaded my first report for sale
Will Work For Cash. This ebook is for people
who have trouble finding away to earn money
online. It tells them to steer away from pie in
the sky business opportunities and simply
go to the websites that will pay them for
tasks. It's only five dollars and in PDF format.

I include websites that pay you to write articles,
do tasks, refer customers, design t-shirts, logos
upload videos and more. Please pass the word
around to people you know without a job.
These aren't get rich websites, but the more you
add together it definitely helps. If they don't
have a computer, they can always use the ones
in their local library. Check it out below.

Will Work For Cash

News

2009-10-16T12:12:00.001-04:00

Right now I can happily say that I have completed my
very first novel(romance), and two children's manuscripts.
One is poetry and the other a picture book. :) I do not know
which way I am going to go with it. I don't know whether
to try a major publisher or a small publisher. Still, I want
to have someone look at the novel to see if it's saleable.

Currently, though, I am working on three different books
for online publishers. I feel that I can get my books published
much faster this way. I have read several books in my genre and
have a feel for what the audience likes. One author who's book
that I purchased, was in print form. I was really shocked.
There was no editing done in the book.

There was so many typos that it would make your head spin!
The story itself was good, but it could have been much better
had the author taken the time to develop it more. Having said
that, that book sold many copies. I'm like, 'Hello'. If someone
could have a book like that in print and ebook form and still
have it sell....I could publish my books too and do a much better job!

I know I have talked about a much faster way to sell books, and
I was working on a case study, but I hit a snag. In order to sell
more books the better way, I need a printing service, and I can't find
one locally. I tried searching online, but so far, did not find one
to suit my needs, so I'm putting that on the back burner for awhile.

So there you have it. I will have a good freebie for you the next time!

News And Article

2009-08-11T18:04:00.003-04:00

Are you a Christian writer? Then read the article I
wrote about groups you can join to progress your
career.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/343367/information_about_christian_writers.html?cat=35

Sometime this week, I will be posting how you can
get a free copy of my ebook for writers. It is valued
at $19.99. I'll be very happy to give it to you if you
help me out. Keep checking back to find out the
details.

Updates

2009-08-07T17:01:00.005-04:00

As you can see I've added Shelfari on my blog
so you can keep up with all the books I'm reading.
That is the only way that I'm going to be doing
reviews here on out. Older books, most of which
I can't remember the dates, I will just list and
rate, but most likely won't be giving a review.

Starting either Sunday or Monday, I will be
posting articles once a week. I will continue to
give more news on my manuscripts.
So far I have three finished: Three children's
manuscripts, one romance, and one report
for writers which I've always been discussing here.

I will be self publishing the report for writers but
will actively be pursuing publishers for the other
four. I'm having a contest that I will be posting
next week where you can win a free copy of the
report. Don't forget to come back and check it
out.

Selling More Books, and Reviews

2009-07-26T16:51:00.006-04:00

I have already completed my booklet (20 pages
at least) for authors, including information how
to sell more books.

I was in the process of doing a case study for it,
but hit a wall in accomplishing the next step.
I will continue to move forward with that. In the
meantime, I will offer a free ebook to download
later this week.

I will only be doing 2-5 or so reviews on my blog
this month. I have joined Shelfari and will be posting
that on this blog, so you can see all I've read and what
I thought about it. From now on, I'll be only posting
about things I've published and tips, and promotional
strategies for writers.

Ebook For Authors

2009-07-03T19:18:00.005-04:00

My ebook has turned into a report. All I have to do
now is to create a cover for it, then you will be able
to purchase it on Scribd.

If you are having trouble completing your book within
a month, or cannot make enough sales. This report
is for you. I also give a list of all my favorite websites
where I get quality free, and or paid information.

Look for this in the next week or two.

More Ideas Than You Can Use

2009-06-30T13:35:00.004-04:00

If you're ever stuck on what to write about, I found some
online generators that are really cool. A couple of them are
wacky, but there is still some good content in the ideas
that will get your creative juices flowing!

http://www.thestorystarter.com

http://www.narrator.com

http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=storygen

Book Review: Her Perfect Man By Jillian Hart

2009-06-12T16:55:00.005-04:00

Someday My Prince Will...Move In Next Door?

Rebecca McKaslin had one of those Prince Charming types before and got burned. Her new neighbor, Chad Lawson seems a bit too perfect. She worries about getting involved with anyone again, but Chad is so easygoing, a guy who goes to church and so friendly, she can't help but be near him. Rebecca thinks that maybe, God is putting them together, but should she risk getting hurt a second time?

What I Thought: Five Out Of Five Stars

Rebecca is the youngest of the McKaslin Clan, and I just love her 'No Man Clause' to avoid getting hurt. Chad is really too good to be true to her, and she makes it clear in the beginning that they can only be friends. Thats what I loved about this story was that they were friends, then good friends and best friends. Rebecca has to come to terms with how she feels about her
choices of men, and what Chad had done in his past. Great Book.

Book Review: Her Wedding Wish By Jillian Hart

2009-06-12T16:47:00.004-04:00

Her husband Can't Remember Her....

Jonas Lowell is a police officer who was shot in the line of duty. He has amnesia and his wife Danielle McKaslin Lowell, is trying everything she can to get his memory back of their life together with their young children. He looks at her through a strangers eyes. The precious times they shared was long forgotten, dreams of the future have disappeared. They have to get to know each other again, and with faith they can have something special again.

What I Thought: Four Out of Five Stars

I really liked this book, but the fact that he couldn't remember his wife and kids, and other people he knew was really sad. Danielle wanted him to remember everything they shared: Secret smiles, and just the little things of being best friends, but they had to rebuild their relationship bit by bit. It, of course as always, ended well, but I prefer her other McKaslin series books better.

Book Review: The Duchess and The Dragon By Jamie Carie

2009-06-09T17:34:00.005-04:00

Two Worlds, One Destiny...
Drake Weston, Duke of Northumberland, is heir to wealth prestige, and power. But when rage pushes him to a tragic mistake, he must leave everything behind. Not just his home, but England herself. Cloaked in a false identity, Drake slips aboard a ship bearing indentured servants to America.

Serena Winter lives out her Quaker beliefs tending the sick who arrive on ships in the Philadelphia harbor. Never has she met such a one as the half-conscious man with the penetrating eyes and arrogant demeanor. Though she saves his life, and takes him into her family home, there is little gratitude or humility in this man. And yet Serena is certain that beneath the brash exterior is a heart in search of peace.

What I Thought: Five out of Five Stars
I loved this story! Jamie Carie is Another one of my favorite authors. this was a very addicting read! Drake has had it hard. His father died giving him the evil eye, and he doesn't know why. It is revealed later in the story and will actually change his life forever. Serena-I just loved her character! She has a very fairytale like imagination and Drake was seemingly clairvoyant when it came to her and they just clicked from the beginning. I loved their romance and how she gave up being a Quaker to marry him. The only downer to me in this book was when Drake was trying to hold on to the past. Life wasn't fair to him, and he wanted so much, but he had to change, (as Serena had to change with her 'fairytale' dreams), and to me it was very unfair and cruel. Of course alls well in the end, but that was the only 'aww man' part in the book to me.

Book Review: His Holiday Heart By Jillian Hart

2009-06-09T17:20:00.004-04:00

The McKaslin Clan series. A Montana Scrooge with a Secret Crush. What can make a grumpy "there-is-no-Santa-Claus" kind of man smile? The sight of quirky Lucy Chapin. Something about the woman creates warm and fuzzy feelings within confirmed bachelor Spence McKaslin. So he'll just have to ignore her. Hard to do since they're working together on a Christmas program for hospitalized children....

What I Thought:
I am definitely hooked on the McKaslin Clan series! This book has a lot of humor in it. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Spence was a Scrooge in this story but it was more like a front to keep people away. Those who knew him(his family) knew how good he really was, but he never showed it to the world that much. He has a reason for behaving that way, which when you read it you will find is understanding. Lucy wasn't on the hunt for a husband either, but is very much hooked on Spence, as he is with her. I give this one five out of five stars.

Book Review: The Cinderella Plan By Margaret Daley

2009-06-09T16:50:00.007-04:00

From the Tiny Blessings Series.Anne has a crush on her minister Caleb Williams.
Three girls from the teen center transformed her into Cinderella. She's not sure that he would want to date someone as 'plain' as she is, and she didn't have the strong faith that he had. Still, she dreams of being with him.

What I Thought:
It was a sweet story. Anne came from a background where her parents basically ignored her, all they cared about was each other and their career. The only family member who loved her was her Grandma Rose, who taught her about God. There were also her three best friends, Rachel, Pilar and Meg who she knew from school and made life better for her when kids picked on her at school. She has a physical defect and she's shy also. The hero, Caleb had been hurt before when he tried to convert someone to God and it didn't work, so he's not trying to fall in love with her. She's not trying to fall for him, but they do anyway. A child is also involved in the story, whom they both love and are trying to help. It takes two near tragic events for Anne to come to God and put her faith in him. Out of five stars, I give it a 4.5.

More Reviews

2009-05-29T19:35:00.015-04:00

More reviews are coming up of books that
I have read. I will try to do at least one if
not more a week. Here's what you have
to look forward to shortly.

Reviews from books by:

Jamie Carie
Margaret Daley
Jillian Hart
VeraLee Wiggins

A Little More Time....

2009-05-25T20:50:00.004-04:00

My non-fiction ebook for writers is not yet complete.
I have just a little more to write, editing, then
I will announce it. It will be done soon, but I cannot
say what date yet.

If you are having trouble selling your books, then you
will want this ebook. I list the best ways to sell your
books. There are thousands of ways, but you don't
want to make marketing a full-time job, writing
should be.

The ebook also talks about how to write fast. For
those of you who take months, and perhaps a year
to write a book, I tell you how to speed up the pro-
cess. There is a new way to get your books done,
also. It takes skill to get good at it, but once you
do, you can complete your books faster!

I'm going to list all my secret websites in there too.
All the tools I use, the best marketing resources and
more. I'm giving away over 6 bonuses for those who
purchase it. So, if you want to get your books written
faster, subscribe to this blog to know when it is going
on sale.

Book For Writers

2009-05-18T19:33:00.004-04:00

The book for writers will be finished this week. It will
be on Lulu.com. If you are having trouble selling a lot
of books, then you will want this ebook.

Subscribe to this blog for more information about
book marketing.

Books And Board Games Ready To Ship!

2009-05-15T19:26:00.014-04:00

Here are just some of the items that I am going to be literally giving away.

Board Games: $5.00 each

Romance Books(paperback) $1.00 each

Fantasy & Science Fiction Books $3.00 each

*Plus Shipping all payments will be accepted through Paypal.

I made a list of what I have if you want it, email me here==>mailto:musicgirlz2@yahoo.com with

Book And Media Sale in the subject line and

I will get back to you with the list.
Next week I'll be listing movies, software and

video games. Be sure to tell your family and friends!

Books For Sale

2009-05-13T13:44:00.005-04:00

I have to make a correction. I Will be selling Trade books for writers in
my Amazon store, but, if you want fiction books you can get them by
the boxful.

Many of these books are brand new. Some may be old, but never read.
The original prices are from $5.00 on up. I need to move
these books out of my attic. So I will be listing the boxed books this month.

The Details

Boxes of 20
$1 each=$20 which includes shipping
Pay by Paypal

Will give further details sometime this week.

Complete And Not Complete

2009-05-07T17:36:00.006-04:00

O.k. I'm still not finished editing my first novel.
There were so many distractions lately(some
my fault) but I am going to work like the Dickens
to get it done before tomorrow evening.

I've also completed my children's book, that should
be on sale this month sometime. Now, what
I've been promising to give to you guys, I have to
do next. The book for writers. I've found new infor-
mation that I want to add in, so I have to re-do my
outline.

That's all for now, keep showing up ..There's more
reviews I'm doing tonight and tomorrow.

Writing Updates

2009-04-26T19:35:00.003-04:00

Still editing my first inspirational romance novel.
I should be done by tomorrow. I have to shelf
my picture book manuscript because I'm waiting
on the artist. I'll be starting my non fiction book
this week for writers, and preparing an outline for
my next romance novel which is book two of a
trilogy.

First Novel Finished

2009-04-20T12:03:00.003-04:00

My first Inspirational Romantic Novel is complete.
I am in the process of editing it.

Update

2009-04-09T19:21:00.003-04:00

I am just three chapters away from completing my first inspirational novel!

My First Novel...

2009-04-03T19:10:00.004-04:00

My first novel, which is an edgy Christian romance is
a WIP. I'm already halfway through the first draft. I
don't have a title yet, but I'm at the part in the story
where there is going to be a tragic event.

During this tragic event, the heroines family finds
out who she really is(or used to be) and they are
stunned. Why would she appear to be so...____
when she used to be...._____

That's where I'll leave it. I don't want to give too
much away until it's done, because this story is
wild-in a Christian way of course.Tell me what
you think about it so far!

To Writers, With Love

2009-03-28T19:30:00.008-04:00

I found out some amazing information last year about the best way to market your book, or sell any product, for that matter. The thing is, I listened to teleseminars, and although it was free(with the exception of the phone bill) to get the full information, you had to buy the persons "course" or pay for their seminar/workshop. To be honest, it isn't fair. I mean, o.k. the guys got to make a living, right? That's great if you have money, but during this so-called recession, us average people cannot pay $4,000-$5,000.

If you are one of those people, I have good news for you! I love to surf the Internet, and there are times that when I do, I find some really, really, great, FREE information that others would have you pay for. I found the same information about the easiest way to market your books and I am going to be including it in my next book/ebook that is for writers.

You won't have to pay $4,000-$5,000 for it either. When it is completed, I'll be posting information about it here and if you want to make more money writing, doing less work, then it's something you want to definitely add to your library.

My Current Manuscripts And Projects

2009-03-06T19:05:00.011-05:00

Each month I will list what I am working on and the stage it's in.
If it's in italics, it's not complete yet. When the books are finished,
they will be listed with a link on where you can read a review and
purchase it.

Children's poetry book----complete/artwork
Children's picture book----complete/artwork
Nonfiction book for writers
Case study for nonfiction book
Inspirational (edgy) romance

*If you subscribe/follow this blog, you can find out how you can get coupons.

Barbara Cartland Series: A Hazard Of Hearts

2009-03-04T21:05:00.007-05:00

When I first read this book years ago, I was hooked. The
characters werevery real, and the situation exciting as
well as dangerous and had you keep turning the pages.

Serena Staverly, a young lady whose father with an addiction to gambling, loses all his fortune, home and his daughter as well as her dowry. In the book, the hero Justin Vulcan who caused her fathers gambling, is her betrothed. I didn't like that part. Justin Vulcan is portrayed as a cold, heartless man who wins at every game he plays.

In the book version, her father committs suicide-in a stupid way by starting a fight with someone. During the story, Serena gets easily confused. She finds out what kind of a man Justin Vulcan really is, and all their deep, dark family secrets. The villain in the story is his mother, who of course can't stand Serena. She is-seriously a gangster mom.

The book really has some weird parts in it. His mother and the gypsy, the
way his mother goes after Serena in the end, which I like to refer to as
'the chase' and how the gangster mom is defeated just don't make too
much sense. In the end, of course, hero and heroine get together and
it's a happy ending(as in all her books).

A Hazard of Hearts

THE MOVIE
(Helena Bonham Carter, Marcus Gilbert
Christopher Plummer, Diana Rigg)

Hands down, the movie is much better than the book. It takes
all the nonsensical, and ridiculous parts and makes it realistic.
Another villain Lord Wrotham lusts after Serena Staverly. The
movie begins where, Serena's father is just about to leave after
winning a game, when this creep shows up and angers him
into playing with him.

Lord Staverly intending to win everything he lost from him back, ends
up losing more. So he gambles away his daughter and her 80,000 guineas
hoping to win everything back. He doesn't, Justin Vulcan steps in, and wins
her over, but not before Lord Staverly committs suicide.

Serena is distressed over the situation, but will not back down and intends
on honoring the family debt. Once meeting this man who is bethrothed he
is opposite of what everyone says about him.

The movie sticks with the great romantic parts in the book, and the end
plays out better than the book. In the book the ending is crazy. In the movie
Lord Wrotham returns, and the passing of gangster mom makes more sense.
Read the book, but definitely get the movie. It's the favorite of all her films.

Apprentice Father Review

2009-03-04T20:42:00.007-05:00

Apprentice Father (Love Inspired #479)
I really, really loved this book. Clay Adams
a bachelor by choice, is suddenly the caregiver
of his niece and nephew after his sisters murder.
He's a man with a job that requires so much of
his time, he needs a nanny. In steps Cate Shepard.
She's had to deal with losing her dream and the
hope of a family. Her love of God got her through,
but, can she heal the two children? Will Clay be
the one man who she can count on to create a
family? There is also two villains in the story.
This is definitely worth a read. My ratings are
5 out of 5.

A Family For Luke Review

2009-03-04T20:35:00.004-05:00

I Really, Really loved this book. The hero of the
story never had a family. A family is something
he wants more than anything. By chance or prov-
idence, he moves next door to widow, Jane Corbett
and her three children. He's starting to dream up
something possibly can happen. She has been burned
not once, but twice. She will not move forward with
him until he comes to terms with his miserable past.
Great story, I rate it 5 out of 5. This is one of my
favorite inspirational romances.

A Family for Luke: Riverbend Series #3 (Love Inspired #476)

Where Love Abides Review

2009-03-04T20:01:00.007-05:00

I really liked this book. The greatest tension was
how the heroine, Christine Turner was attracted
to the heroine, but literally afraid of him because
of something that happened to her in her past. Dale,
was baffled, but wanted to know why someone as
nice and wonderful as her wanted to hide away from
the world. His little daughter already has chosen her
for a mom, and he wanted to make both Christine's
and his daughters dream happen. I'd rate this one
a four out of five. Definitely something to pick up.

Where Love Abides (Heartland Homecoming, Book 3) (Love Inspired #443)

Inspirational Romance Review

2009-02-27T20:13:00.006-05:00

This really is a sweet romance. You have Rachel's character
who has a crush on Matt since childhood. A tragedy, however
makes her lose her faith in God. She runs away to pursue her
dream of acting and becomes a star. Another tragedy brings
her home with her little girl. Matt, a war hero, is determined
to win her heart. Rachel really doesn't want the country life.
Again, another tragedy brings her back to God, and a special
person, back home to where she belongs. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Mommy's" Hometown Hero (The Dalton Brothers, Book 2) (Love Inspired #477)

Welcome To My World.....

2009-02-20T17:04:00.006-05:00

What I like to read is most likely the type
of books that I'll be writing. So here's just
a sample of what that is.
Romance
Barbara Cartland
Jane Austen
Inspirational
Edgy Christian Fiction
Fiction
Fantasy
YA
Children's
Non-Fiction
Biography
Cookbooks
Health

I have just completed two Children's manuscripts. They are
both rhyming books. One is a rhyming story, the other a
collection of poetry. All I need to do now, is just add the
graphics, and I'm done!

The novel that I'm working on now is a Christian romance.
Will it be 'edgy' or full of fluff? Guess you'll just have to wait
and see....