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BookWhirl.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:46:42 GMT

Hi everyone! It feels great to be a part of this forum. I'm looking forward to participating and helping other auhtors. If anyone of you is in need of book makreting consultations, feel free to send me a pm. I will accomodate all your queries for free. You may also send your queries to hduhaylungsod@bookwhirl.com.

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dennis44sr — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:58:12 GMT

Hi ... my name is Dennis and I live in Montana. I have been trying to put together a book for the last few years and have just a few pages. I am an accountant not a writer. I am now retired and should have a few more free hours. Soooo I am a newbe to the field.

Dennis

Hi from Spiritual thriller writer - share marketing ideas that work?

LynnP — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:20:38 GMT

Hi - I've written a spiritual thriller series called The Great Awakening likened to "The Da Vinci Code meets A Course in Miracles" and publishing with a small press. I'd love to share ideas with other authors of spiritual and fiction works re: what publicity works for them. Although my books are novels they leverage tenets of "A Course in Miracles" and cross sections of science and spirituality - which makes them also like non-fiction in a thrilling story format. My first book is already selling regularly in smaller daily amounts in an advance version from my website as a result of articles I've written for newsletters, etc and the enthusiastic reviews posted there. The publicity is tons of work but also fun. If any of you want to share marketing ideas - it would be great visa versa. You can check out what I'm doing at http://www.thegreatawakeningsaga.com/ The "official publish date" will be March 2010. I'm excited to have found this forum and share ideas with others writers.

Hello from Randi Kreger

RandiKreger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:34:12 GMT

Question

KarlaRose — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:55:27 GMT

Hi:

I wonder how I can obtain permission to quote from a book whose publisher is no longer in business?

Hello All

Writegrl — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:44:23 GMT

Have been writing since my teens but never really pursued it as something I needed to do. I have always thought of it as a luxury. Recently reunited with the love of my life after 20 years. He asked me if I was still writing. I explained that life got in the way. He told me it should have been my life all along. So here I am finally happy in all facets of life. I really love the creative process and totally thrilled to have a built in support group. I look forward to using this site often. See you on the boards!

About Me

Recovered — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:19 GMT

Marion L. Jones is the author of Poems from within Me, a Recovering Addict, and a motivational speaker who shares his story of how he made it through his circumstances, highlighting to audiences that there is a way out. Although the book has been a work in progress since 1998, the book became a full-time reality in 2006, a gift he says was given to him by God.

Jones is a former drug user and has been clean and in recovery since October 19, 2005. It was then that he realized that he could help others with his testimonial poems of encouragement.

In retrospect, he knows he was messed up as a child, as a result of his fathers death. During those painful times, he had no clue of the way his life was going and stuffed all the pain and hurt deep inside himself with no one to talk to about what he was going through. For a long time, he didn't even know himself, but he could see now that God was preparing him. Now with such clarity, he sees himself in his son who is sort of doing what he use to do but at a much earlier stage in life. Jones knows that he had to get clean and straighten up to be a better example for his son in order to keep his son from going down that same path.

Although Jones worked as a Sales Associate, a Car Salesman, a Construction Worker, and Counselor, he believes his current career as a successful motivational speaker helps others. He says, It would be one less soul messed up, if only I can plant positive seeds and give people hope and something to hold onto. That would make a big difference to those who need help and have their own desire to help others who are recovering from any addiction, symptoms of depression or suicide attempts. I've been there. I know what it feels like to be alone and think that no one cares. I don't give up. I keep trying. If I could reach just one, he or she will tell someone else that there is a way to not to just get their life back but keep it and help others too. God wants all his children to be saved and well.

Hello

historygirl — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:49:12 GMT

This is my first day back in the literary world after taking a 4-year break from it so I could get my business degree. I am currently working on an historical novel based on my great-great grandparents, but enjoy writing fantasy short stories and poetry as well. It is my goal to be published before the age of 25, and I am looking forward to working hard to reach that goal.

Intro

KarlaRose — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:27:12 GMT

Hi:

I have been a "The Writer" reader for many years, stopped for a while but two years ago I received an invitation and jumped at it--and am so glad I did.

I am 71 years old, write and improve my writing since my teens. After tons of rejections, PublishAmerica published my non-fiction book "MS Won't Get Me Down" and my novel "Lives Intertwined" (Yes, I know PA has not the best reputation but at least I can point to two published

Although I'm chronologically older I am still a technical novice and my need some of your advice. I appreciate it that the entries here seem to be recent dated.

Anyway, I'm just glad to be here

Karla Rose

Hello

Silvia Roman — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:27:31 GMT

Hello fellow writers. I'm new to the post and happy to have found you. There seems to be a high demand for good online writing groups. I for one don't have much time for in-person meetings. So, nice to be here.

A little background:

I live in Los Angeles, work in a law office and have been writing for some five years. I've been intrigued by the idea of writing since the day I realized those books on library shelves have actially been written by someone. Wished I'd started then. The genre I gravitate toward is mystery/suspense. A year ago I thought I finished the first story in what's intended to be a stand-alone series until I joined a crit group and took several craft classes. I've been revising ever since.

That crit group disintegrated a month ago. I'm looking for a new one, one with a personal touch. 20-50 members. I welcome suggestions.

Look forward to a rockign membership,

Silvia.

Virtual introduction and question

talkinghead — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:05:29 GMT

Hi Everyone--

I am new to this Forum and really look forward to being part of the discussion. I have a solid idea for a non-fiction book that is based on personal experiences. It will cover anecdotal material and be from my perspective. I am using great care to camoflauge anyone I refer to so as not to unmask their identity. However, there a few stories which refer to cases where someone attempted to commit a minor crime or was successful in doing so--I observed both. I want to point out the flaws of those who failed as it is very entertaining. However, I do not want to be accused of advising someone on how to commit a crime! The illegal activity was considered a minor misdeanor but I still don't want to be aiding and abetting anyone who would go out and try to recreate one of these stories.

Any ideas? Is this creating problems?

Thank you so much!

I'm baaaaack!

MidniteWriter — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:09:43 GMT

Hey, all my writer friends,

After a few years (well, okay, probably about 10!) I'm back and ready to jump write in--I mean right in with a new fiction novel. This is exciting, seriously writing again after a hiatus, a barren desert of suppressed creativity. My new novel is an over-the-hill-chic novel.

I hope I will meet up with you here on the forum sooner or later.

Especially the great writers in Mendocino, CA!

MidniteWriter

New to writing for real.

jb92804 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:23:38 GMT

Writing for others to read is a new thing for me. I've been writing stories for years to get things off my mind or to explore future possiblilities, basically writing down day dreams. I've never shared my writing before nor have I tried to make any money from my writing. I write enough that I figure that I might as well try.

Hello fellow writers

Clara Rose — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:47:49 GMT

I just found this wonderful forum and couldn't resist the opportunity to say hello to some fellow writers.

My name is Clara Rose, I have a freelance marketing and writing service.

Really New

allwrite319 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:05:38 GMT

I am very new to the forum scene, but have been writing most of my life. I took a serious interest in writing when I began journaling more than 20 years ago. Being a single parent of a 22-year-old, I thought it only fitting to write about my experience. My first memoir is in production. In my book, When Darkness Consumed My Faith: A Single Parent's Journey Out of the Storm, I tell of the trials my daughter and I faced, how we overcame them. I also speak of the many challenges that are attached to parenthood.

My daughter and I have been through much turmoil, but by praying and believing in God, we are closer than ever. We are overcomers of adversities that might have destroyed the spirits of most others.

I know very few writers. What I hope to get out of blogging here at Writermag, is to meet others, single parents or not, who have an interest in writing memoirs, personal essays or short stories.