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Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Yes at that conference the lady sitting next to you became your best contact. She had lots of ideas that you needed to hear. (Please read the previous blog)…now on to point 2)

Yep, its tourqoise

Yep, its tourqoise

A confernece can be great because it takes you away from aroutine, you meet many people and can connect with top professionals in your field. They are relatively short and intense.

2) Mastermind and support groups. These groups require an on-going committment. You may need to optimize your highest listening and communication skills. They are an on-going more time intensive investment. Unlike a 12 week class (which is also good for networking) you may not be able to hide as easily.

These groups offer many benefits and take a variety of forms. I will expand on these ideas at a future date. The matermind group ideally will be comprised with at least one person with more experience than yourself, and others focused on similar tasks at you are. Everyone will be somewhat task oriented and homework: project assignments are a must. Thus each week everyone will be accountable for reporting back on progress.

Everyone won’t necessarily succeed every week, but everyone will create habits that move them along clearly, and hopefully tangibly toward their project completion.

Support groups usally function quite differently. THey may include a mix group of people from many fields. They may be more feeling oriented and concerned with your process. Be careful not to underate the power and what you will learn from these groups. The informal nature and personal committment to you may provide the comfort zone you need to approach many projects in your life. SOmeone there too may know the perfect person for you to professionally connect with. They may help you feel more confident so that you are ready to move ahead. They help you relieve stress or writing blocks.

Choos a group that is right for you. You don’t have to met every week, once a month may fit what everyone can do. Find multiple ways you can network and do them often. You will be glad you did.

I would love it if you leave comments and add resources here. Thanks!

Mollie Katzen: Catch recipes at her page

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

In my link dash today (for www.coachingcooking.com I found Mollie’s page for recipes. http://www.molliekatzen.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipe=cherry_plum_soup

This story shows us how writers can unexpectedly grow a career and change their part of the world. The video gives you clues and look at how Mollie Katzen turned notes from napkins to a lifetime of writing, lecturing, and online publishing.

Catch her link above for recipes. Well here it is: http://www.molliekatzen.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipe=cherry_plum_soup

My curiousity was awakened and then I went to find out how I knew her: Moosewood Cookbook! An old fav given to me whilst I was a younger vegetarian. And again m any years later. She has published a lot more…go visit her and see what she is up to…

Bio:Since 2003, Ms. Katzen has been a consultant to Harvard University Dining Services, and co-creator of their new Food Literacy Project. She is also a culinary advisor to the University of California at Berkeley, a nationally syndicated columnist through the Chicago Tribune, and a contributing editor for Shape Magazine.

Ms. Katzen’s company, Mollie Katzen Designs, provides creative menu designs for conferences and personal celebrations, and customized original Mollie Katzen artwork for collectors. Her newest project is ÒGet Cooking,Ó a multimedia series of books and videos for beginning cooks, premiering in the fall of 2009.
•For the Press: On-line Presskit

•And some questions she’s often asked… Get to the lin provide so you can see those questions!

More places to make money writing! Let your words pay your bills!

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Yep, its tourqoise

Yep, its tourqoise

Now I have to still check these out. I figure if one link can create more writing income, “cool”. How about you? Lately I have a bit remiss due to life’s surprisinzing flows and extra work. As I have been wondering about ways to increase my income and get paid more for writing, Debby sends me this gratis. Fantastic. Now it’s your turn to connect with and put these resources to work. Also visit her links too. Mary PS: Very long day. Copy and paste unactivated links. Hope this works for you.

Mary,

Hi there!

Here’s a list of some places to find writing related work,
hopefully some new ones you didn’t know about here:

http://www.demandstudios.com

http://www.textbroker.com
http://www.freelancejobsforall.com
http://www.allfreelancewriting.com
http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com
http://www.hireaghostwriter.com
http://aboutfreelancewriting.com/jobs/currentjobs.htm
http://www.poewar.com/jobs-by-category/jobs/
http://www.webprojobs.com/
http://www.artypapers.com/jobpile/
http://www.problogger.net

Good luck and I wish you so much success!
As always - please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions
or comments.

Debbie
info@makemoneyfromwriting.com

Eclasses, one on one coaching & mentoring:
www.makemoneyfromwriting.com

Writing Community/ Social networking:
www.makemoneyfromwriting.ning.com/

Kudos Trust, PO Box 1321, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217, AUSTRALIA

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Did you sign up to be on her list? Please share with friends, and leave comments. Must og to rest and read before dozing off. May your day be a fine adventure and do please WRITE!

Tips for Summer Writing and Comments Part 1

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

imagination circles and rocks

imagination circles and rocks


You may notice frequent repeats of my photos. This is two fold. SOmetimes my computer dozes when I try to get other pics from my library, and this summer also has been very busy!

Very busy is fun. I am challenged to accomplish more and organize my time better. Fortunately my energy is much higher than last year thanks to Dr. Dan Cobb, D.O.M.. Old articles may still re-charge the batteries too. Ann Mueller, a previous blogger here had left this draft. It was long but looked good. So I’ll share it with you.

Tips to Keep Yourself Writing This Summer

  • You must have a basic plan for your week, which translates into a basic plan for each day. Use a calendar/ planner, something online or in your pocket or on your desk. Get something you’re comfortable with that will work with your lifestyle. If you are very mobile, a tablet PC, Blackberry, or small planner you can put in your purse or pocket might be most helpful. I prefer the larger weekly planner with 8×11 pages, so I have plenty of room to write in my appointments, errands, household tasks, and article deadlines, submissions, and project work.
  • Have a master list of your ongoing projects. Use the master list to break each project down into the tasks needed to accomplish it, so you know where to start and how to schedule.
  • Write in appointments for yourself on your planner. Mark specific times for accomplishing the different parts of each project. Treat these times seriously, as if you were meeting with a client.
  • Don’t forget about time needed for research, both off line and online. If you write nonfiction, research is essential, and you will often need primary sources which can mean a trip to the library. If you blog, you need time to find relevant links, graphics, and related articles. If you write fiction, you need time to research your time period, setting, language.
  • Comments: By me Mary MacIntyre
    I think these words are fine. However summer also is a great time to play, be with famil and vacation. So here are a few other ideas.
    1) Don’t overschedule. Set fair and obtainable goals for projects. Example: 25 new articles.
    2) Take pictures and notes while on day trips, and vacations. Also pick up local brochures etc. for places and events you have visited.
    This will provde research for new travel articles for local and regional publications, or your blogs.
    3) Identify “down times or days”. My best tme to work in my office is early morning and late evening. It is cooler then. You might build it around your famiy’s activities. At a baseball game for your daughter. Have a notepad and create article ideas.
    4) Create shorter assignments that will take less time to complete.
    Enjoy the summer! Live your life fully! Rest and rejuvenate. Mary MacIntyre

Women Promoting Books/Podcasts: Check out Marlive Harris

Friday, July 10th, 2009
journeys call us to return; walking always  photo by Mary MacIntyre

journeys call us to return; walking always photo by Mary MacIntyre

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Wow! Interviews with lost of African AMerican Writers! I love podcasrs, interviews, and on tis site you can even download the podcasts. Get close and personal and learn about books that you’ll want to share. Read on, find the link, and leave comments.

Ever wondered what happened to those popular black true confessions magazines –Bronze Thrills, Black Romance, and Jive?

Well tune in to hear Author/CEO, Sammie Ward, talk about her writing life and how her company, Lady Leo Publishing, is responsible for the “rebirth” of black true confession stories in the digital age with On The Air host, Marlive Harris!

April 21, 2009 edition of On The Air with Lady Leo Publishing [40:36m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

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On The Air features Storyheart, author of ‘Across the Pond’
Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Tune in to hear Storyheart (the wonderful Barry Eva) talk about his exciting new teen romance, Across the Pond, with On The Air host, Marlive Harris.

March 26, 2009 edition of On The Air with Storyheart [34:32m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Leaving his home in England to stay with friends in the US while his parents are away on a dream vacation - for 2 - in Australia, almost 15 year old Frederick Squire is not a happy camper. That is until he meets Brittany. Struggling with the English language and his feelings for Brit, Fred is further confused when he meets Brit’s flirtatious friend, Angel. Escaping a confrontation with Steve Harris, the neighborhood bully, Brittany tells Fred her dark secret, and Fred’s world is turned upside down.

Life continues to throw young Frederick curveballs when he atually catches a base ball during a ball game that is worth a small fortune. Further run-ins with Steve Harris, a crazy family BBQ, and a chase through a mall all add to Fred’s American adventure. “Brit and her Brit”, know that their young love will be followed by heartache when Fred has to return to England. But not before some final twists in the tale.

With believable characters, exciting events, humor, first love, education and a little sport thrown in for good measure, Across the Pond, is a book for all ages from the young to the young at heart!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author, Storyheart (Barry Eva), please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On the Air!

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On The Air features Barbara Techel, author of Frankie, the Walk and Roll Dog
Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Tune in to hear animal activist and award winning writer, Barbara Techel, talk passionately about her new book, ‘Frankie, the Walk and Roll Dog’ with On The Air host, Marlive Harris!

November 20, 2008 edition of On The Air with Barbara Techel [25:32m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Frankie, the Walk and Roll Dog is a true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out just like any other dog walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed. Frankie is custom fit for a wheelchair and learns to keep on rolling. Her zest for life will have you cheering and she will give you hope that all things are possible. Frankie will leave an everlasting and loving paw print on your heart. A book for all ages to teach overcoming challenges and also compassion for the physically challenged. Frankie was recently nominated for the 2008 Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame. Visit www.joyfulpaws.com for more information and to purchase the book!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with Barbara Techel, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Yvonne Perry, author of Book Marketing in the Digital Age, Online Promotion Made Easy
Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Tune in to hear Yvonne Perry talk excitedly about her new ebook, Book Marketing in the Digital Age, Online Promotion Made Easy, with On The Air host, Marlive Harris!

October 30, 2008 edition of On The Air with Yvonne Perry [32:01m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Attention authors and aspiring Writers; today’s podcast is definitely for you! My awesome guest today is Yvonne Perry; she’s an author, freelance writer, editor, speaker, workshop clinician, and owner of the Writers In The Sky Creative Writing Services based in Tennesee. Our focus today will be about her new ebook, Book Marketing in the Digital Age, Online Promotion Made Easy. This is a must-have ebook for authors who are serious about promoting their books online and about building and maintaining an online presence!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with Yvonne Perry, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Luther E. Vann and Aberjhani, artist and author of Elemental
Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Tune in to hear from two of Savannah, Georgia’s most acclaimed creative artists: painter Luther E. Vann, and award-winning writer Aberjhani as they talk about their collaborative project, Elemental: The Illuminated Power of Love with On The Air host, Marlive Harris!

September 11, 2008 edition of On The Air with Luther E. Vann & Aberjhani [43:50m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Elemental: The Power of Illuminated Love consist of more than 60 color reproductions of art by Vann, and over 50 poems and two essays by award-winning writer, Aberjhani. The artwork throughout the book expresses Vann’s perception of spiritual principles active in the personal and public lives of people in New York and Savannah. Aberjhani’s poetry which complements the art explores themes like war, homelessness, the origins of love and spiritual consciousness.

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with painter, Luther E. Vann and author/writer Aberjhani, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Kimberly Cash Tate, author of Heavenly Places
Monday, May 26th, 2008

Today’s podcast is the kick off of Kimberly Cash Tate’s In Love Virtual Book and Podcast Tour celebrating the release of her new novel, Heavenly Places.

May 26, 2008 edition of On The Air with Kimberly Cash Tate [44:13m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

In Heavenly Places, Treva Langston has always felt inferior, thanks to her mother. She at least found her worth in a successful career; well, until it was gone. Now her life has suddenly been turned upside down. Without her high-powered job, she has returned with her family to her hometown and to all the memories of heartache she desperately fought to escape. Worse, she’s near her mother again, who hasn’t changed one bit. Beset with feelings of unworthiness, she’s filled with despair until her sister coaxes her into a women’s home Bible study. Though Treva resists and quits a couple of times, she comes to learn the importance of family, the blessing of friendship, and the powerful truth that conquers a lifetime of lies. To every woman who has ever doubted that she is fearfully and wonderfully made, this novel and virtual book and podcast tour is just for you!

To join the In Love Virtual Book and Podcast Tour, visit our Virtual Book Tour Blog Site for more information!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author, Kimberly Cash Tate, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Valerie A. Howard, author of Sassy
Friday, May 16th, 2008

Tune in to hear the multi-faceted, Valerie A. Howard talk about her new book, Sassy, and her journey as a self published writer with On The Air host, Marlive Harris.

May 16, 2008 edition of On The Air with Valerie A. Howard [33:52m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Sassy is the nickname of the main character, Cecilia Ann Richards. She’s saved, single, self-assured and successful. In short, she’s “Little Miss Perfect.” She has no problem correcting those around her and telling them how to live their lives better, including her best friend, Amber, who is involved in an illicit relationship with a married man and her neighbor, Jayna, who lets her in on a deep dark secret from her past. Sassy’s world is turned upside down when her man, Darnell, finds success and enjoys being an R&B singer than being with her, she falls out with both of her girlfriends, and her job as a top marketing executive is compromised. Can Little Miss Perfect get it together before she loses it all? Readers will find out just as soon as they pick up a copy!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author Valerie A. Howard, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Niambi Brown Davis, author of From Dusk to Dawn
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

On The Air welcomes the Against All Odds Virtual Book Tour!

Tune in to hear new author, Niambi Brown Davis, talk about her romance novel, From Dusk to Dawn, and Virtual Book Tour with host, Marlive Harris!

May 13, 2008 edition of On The Air with Niambi Brown Davis [38:18m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

In From Dusk to Dawn, Ayo Montgomery’s and Bilal Salaam’s first meeting was as explosive as a lightning storm. The verbal showdown that erupted between them should have been the end of them; if they couldn’t manage a civil conversation with one another, how could they possibly fall in love? But they do fall in love deeply and completely. However, in fiction as in real life, the course of even the greatest love never runs smooth. Bilal and Ayo make it through the minefield of differences in age, faith and family opposition, only to face an unexpected challenge and the greatest threat to their future together. For one of them love means letting go, but for the other, it means holding on – against all odds.

Join Against All Odds Virtual Book Tour online today!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author, Niambi Brown Davis, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Te’an Swington, author of SEXpressions
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Tune in to hear serviceman, Te’an Swington, talk about his new erotica collection, SEXpressions: The Green Book, with On The Air host, Marlive Harris.

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SEXpressions: The Green Book, is a collection of erotically charged short stories that explore some of the sexual actions and fantasies of everyday people. But what makes this collection of sizzling stories so interesting is the fact that Te’an wrote them while on deployment in Iraq!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author, Te’an Swington, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On the Air!

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On The Air features Nicole Lynn Hannans, author of GLORI
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Tune in to hear writer and motivational speaker, Nicole Lynn Hannans, talk about her new book, Glori: A Different Story, with On The Air host, Marlive Harris.

November 13, 2007 edition of On The Air with Nicole Lynn Hannans [26:02m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Glori is the breakthrough memoir of Nicole Lynn Hannans, a young woman who faced tremendous obstacles as a single teen mom — poverty, homelessness, being in an oppressive relationship, and living in a drug-infested environment. Glori tells how she beat the odds by earning two degrees and having a meaningful career today. Hannans offers an inspiring story about the power of believing in yourself that every young person, teen parent, single mom, parent and anyone working with youth should read.

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author, Nicole Lynn Hannans, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On the Air!

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Ever wondered what happened to those popular black true confessions magazines –Bronze Thrills, Black Romance, and Jive?

Well tune in to hear Author/CEO, Sammie Ward, talk about her writing life and how her company, Lady Leo Publishing, is responsible for the “rebirth” of black true confession stories in the digital age with On The Air host, Marlive Harris!

April 21, 2009 edition of On The Air with Lady Leo Publishing [40:36m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

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On The Air features Storyheart, author of ‘Across the Pond’
Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Tune in to hear Storyheart (the wonderful Barry Eva) talk about his exciting new teen romance, Across the Pond, with On The Air host, Marlive Harris.

March 26, 2009 edition of On The Air with Storyheart [34:32m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Leaving his home in England to stay with friends in the US while his parents are away on a dream vacation - for 2 - in Australia, almost 15 year old Frederick Squire is not a happy camper. That is until he meets Brittany. Struggling with the English language and his feelings for Brit, Fred is further confused when he meets Brit’s flirtatious friend, Angel. Escaping a confrontation with Steve Harris, the neighborhood bully, Brittany tells Fred her dark secret, and Fred’s world is turned upside down.

Life continues to throw young Frederick curveballs when he atually catches a base ball during a ball game that is worth a small fortune. Further run-ins with Steve Harris, a crazy family BBQ, and a chase through a mall all add to Fred’s American adventure. “Brit and her Brit”, know that their young love will be followed by heartache when Fred has to return to England. But not before some final twists in the tale.

With believable characters, exciting events, humor, first love, education and a little sport thrown in for good measure, Across the Pond, is a book for all ages from the young to the young at heart!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author, Storyheart (Barry Eva), please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On the Air!

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On The Air features Barbara Techel, author of Frankie, the Walk and Roll Dog
Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Tune in to hear animal activist and award winning writer, Barbara Techel, talk passionately about her new book, ‘Frankie, the Walk and Roll Dog’ with On The Air host, Marlive Harris!

November 20, 2008 edition of On The Air with Barbara Techel [25:32m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Frankie, the Walk and Roll Dog is a true, inspirational story about a dachshund whose life started out just like any other dog walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed. Frankie is custom fit for a wheelchair and learns to keep on rolling. Her zest for life will have you cheering and she will give you hope that all things are possible. Frankie will leave an everlasting and loving paw print on your heart. A book for all ages to teach overcoming challenges and also compassion for the physically challenged. Frankie was recently nominated for the 2008 Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame. Visit www.joyfulpaws.com for more information and to purchase the book!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with Barbara Techel, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Yvonne Perry, author of Book Marketing in the Digital Age, Online Promotion Made Easy
Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Tune in to hear Yvonne Perry talk excitedly about her new ebook, Book Marketing in the Digital Age, Online Promotion Made Easy, with On The Air host, Marlive Harris!

October 30, 2008 edition of On The Air with Yvonne Perry [32:01m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Attention authors and aspiring Writers; today’s podcast is definitely for you! My awesome guest today is Yvonne Perry; she’s an author, freelance writer, editor, speaker, workshop clinician, and owner of the Writers In The Sky Creative Writing Services based in Tennesee. Our focus today will be about her new ebook, Book Marketing in the Digital Age, Online Promotion Made Easy. This is a must-have ebook for authors who are serious about promoting their books online and about building and maintaining an online presence!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with Yvonne Perry, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Luther E. Vann and Aberjhani, artist and author of Elemental
Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Tune in to hear from two of Savannah, Georgia’s most acclaimed creative artists: painter Luther E. Vann, and award-winning writer Aberjhani as they talk about their collaborative project, Elemental: The Illuminated Power of Love with On The Air host, Marlive Harris!

September 11, 2008 edition of On The Air with Luther E. Vann & Aberjhani [43:50m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Elemental: The Power of Illuminated Love consist of more than 60 color reproductions of art by Vann, and over 50 poems and two essays by award-winning writer, Aberjhani. The artwork throughout the book expresses Vann’s perception of spiritual principles active in the personal and public lives of people in New York and Savannah. Aberjhani’s poetry which complements the art explores themes like war, homelessness, the origins of love and spiritual consciousness.

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with painter, Luther E. Vann and author/writer Aberjhani, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Kimberly Cash Tate, author of Heavenly Places
Monday, May 26th, 2008

Today’s podcast is the kick off of Kimberly Cash Tate’s In Love Virtual Book and Podcast Tour celebrating the release of her new novel, Heavenly Places.

May 26, 2008 edition of On The Air with Kimberly Cash Tate [44:13m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

In Heavenly Places, Treva Langston has always felt inferior, thanks to her mother. She at least found her worth in a successful career; well, until it was gone. Now her life has suddenly been turned upside down. Without her high-powered job, she has returned with her family to her hometown and to all the memories of heartache she desperately fought to escape. Worse, she’s near her mother again, who hasn’t changed one bit. Beset with feelings of unworthiness, she’s filled with despair until her sister coaxes her into a women’s home Bible study. Though Treva resists and quits a couple of times, she comes to learn the importance of family, the blessing of friendship, and the powerful truth that conquers a lifetime of lies. To every woman who has ever doubted that she is fearfully and wonderfully made, this novel and virtual book and podcast tour is just for you!

To join the In Love Virtual Book and Podcast Tour, visit our Virtual Book Tour Blog Site for more information!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author, Kimberly Cash Tate, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Valerie A. Howard, author of Sassy
Friday, May 16th, 2008

Tune in to hear the multi-faceted, Valerie A. Howard talk about her new book, Sassy, and her journey as a self published writer with On The Air host, Marlive Harris.

May 16, 2008 edition of On The Air with Valerie A. Howard [33:52m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

Sassy is the nickname of the main character, Cecilia Ann Richards. She’s saved, single, self-assured and successful. In short, she’s “Little Miss Perfect.” She has no problem correcting those around her and telling them how to live their lives better, including her best friend, Amber, who is involved in an illicit relationship with a married man and her neighbor, Jayna, who lets her in on a deep dark secret from her past. Sassy’s world is turned upside down when her man, Darnell, finds success and enjoys being an R&B singer than being with her, she falls out with both of her girlfriends, and her job as a top marketing executive is compromised. Can Little Miss Perfect get it together before she loses it all? Readers will find out just as soon as they pick up a copy!

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! If you have comments about our feature with author Valerie A. Howard, please let us hear from you via our Comment Line at (214) 615-6505 ext 9377. Thank you for listening to On The Air!

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On The Air features Niambi Brown Davis, author of From Dusk to Dawn
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

On The Air welcomes the Against All Odds Virtual Book Tour!

Tune in to hear new author, Niambi Brown Davis, talk about her romance novel, From Dusk to Dawn, and Virtual Book Tour with host, Marlive Harris!

May 13, 2008 edition of On The Air with Niambi Brown Davis [38:18m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

In From Dusk to Dawn, Ayo Montgomery’s and Bilal Salaam’s first meeting was as explosive as a lightning storm. The verbal showdown that erupted between them should have been the end of them; if they couldn’t manage a civil conversation with one another, how could they possibly fall in love? But they do fall in love deeply and completely. However, in fiction as in real life, the course of even the greatest love never runs smooth. Bilal and Ayo make it through the minefield of differences in age, faith and family opposition, only to face an unexpected challenge and the greatest threat to their future together. For one of them love means letting go, but for the other, it means holding on – against all odds.

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On The Air features Te’an Swington, author of SEXpressions
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Tune in to hear serviceman, Te’an Swington, talk about his new erotica collection, SEXpressions: The Green Book, with On The Air host, Marlive Harris.

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SEXpressions: The Green Book, is a collection of erotically charged short stories that explore some of the sexual actions and fantasies of everyday people. But what makes this collection of sizzling stories so interesting is the fact that Te’an wrote them while on deployment in Iraq!

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On The Air features Nicole Lynn Hannans, author of GLORI
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Tune in to hear writer and motivational speaker, Nicole Lynn Hannans, talk about her new book, Glori: A Different Story, with On The Air host, Marlive Harris.

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Glori is the breakthrough memoir of Nicole Lynn Hannans, a young woman who faced tremendous obstacles as a single teen mom — poverty, homelessness, being in an oppressive relationship, and living in a drug-infested environment. Glori tells how she beat the odds by earning two degrees and having a meaningful career today. Hannans offers an inspiring story about the power of believing in yourself that every young person, teen parent, single mom, parent and anyone working with youth should read.

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Help, Help, I’m Being Enabled

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

You know how you’re not supposed to bail out someone with an addiction, because it doesn’t allow him to deal with the consequences of his behavior? And how you’re not supposed to bring beer around an alcoholic, or smoke weed around a drug addict (okay, you’re just not supposed to smoke weed, period), or open up a box of Swiss Cake Rolls around a sugar addict?

I received this email yesterday after my Moleskine addiction confession:

Hi Annie,
I just wanted to let you know about a way that you can personalize your moleskine notebooks. If you visit the site above you can view all the art that we have available to be laser etched onto your moleskine or you can choose to upload your own artwork.
This could be a great way to decorate an otherwise ‘plain’ journal.
Samantha Tse
ETCHSTAR

This is the website for Samantha’s company. You can get a Moleskine with your initial on it, a favorite quotation, an artsy image, or a famous person’s face: Barak, Hillary, Bart Simpson.

Great. I’m on the road to recovery now.

Moleskine Notebooks and Other Addictions

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

I’ve eyed them, but held myself back. Why pay $15 for a notebook when I can pay $5 for a plainer one without an inside pocket? It’s all paper.
Last week I did it. Just the little three-pack of pocket plain journals, no harm in that.
I’m hooked. I peeled off the plastic, thumbed the pages, and read ‘The history of a legendary notebook’ like it was the finest piece of writing I’d encountered in a year. Who can resist a “self-effacing keeper of an extraordinary tradition”? They are trusty, pocket-sized, European. Famous people have used them. (I’m more impressed by Van Gogh than Chatwin, but we all have different heroes.)

I don’t know how I will go to Borders without buying another every time. I must write more and sell more articles (I feel like I’m talking about prostitution or child labor whenever I say that phrase) so I can support this habit. Writing more will require more Moleskine notebooks. I will be trapped in a supply-and-demand cycle of my own making.

At least I know how to say Moleskine now.

Make Monday Count: 5 Tips for a Better Writing Week

Monday, May 12th, 2008

First day of the work week: we’re all tired from the weekend (ironic, since weekends are supposed to be when we get more rest), and we tend to treat Mondays like a hangover: just live through it.
Monday is the make-it-or-break-it day of the week. Being productive on Monday means less stress and more productivity through the rest of the week. Pushing ourselves a little harder on Monday means we can coast a little at the end of the week.

  1. Take 20 minutes with your planner and/or wall calendar to write in your appointments, meetings, social events and deadlines. Now, with the time that remains, write in (with ink!) WRITING at least once a day for an hour.
  2. Write out a Master List of your to do items for the week. Put on your writing projects, writing jobs, personal obligations, family events, things to do around the house, and other errands and projects. You can use the Master List to compose your daily to-do list for each day of the week, and at the end of the week you will know what you didn’t get to. That’s much better than the hazy, guilty feeling of knowing you’ve missed something important that can ruin a perfectly good weekend.
  3. Take some time during your Monday to make sure you have what you need and where you need it: books for review or research, paper and ink for your printer, pens, paper, and if you can, go ahead and get the groceries and household items so you don’t have to waste time thinking about while you’re in the middle of writing a great scene later this week.
  4. Towards the end of your Monday, set aside thirty minutes to an hour, set a timer, and attack the pile of busy work. Open your mail and deal with it. Answers important emails. File your papers, pay your bills, sort your photos, clean out your in box. Then straighten your desk. If you work full-time, you’ll need to do this at work and at home.
  5. Before you go to bed on Monday night, straighten up your house. Pull out your clothes for the next day. Get your lunch in the refrigerator, ready to go. Put your purse or briefcase by the door. Then grab your Master List and your planner and decide what you’re going to do on Tuesday.
  6. More:
    Read Donald Latumahina’s great article on The Art of Nonfinishing; it’s an important concept for busy writers (and other busy people, too…).
    And this article by Allen Galbraith at Life Is a Journal can help you Let People Have a Bad Day (they will be the ones not making Monday count.)

Thursday Thirteen: 13 Books in My Office As of NOW.

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Here’s an 912181_hardbacks.jpghonest Thursday Thirteen.

If you’re anything like me, …..?…….., you care about books. I mean, seriously care. I notice what people are checking out at the library, what people are reading on planes, and what books bloggers write about. I adore books.

So, it’s hard for me to do this Thursday 13 honestly, because I truly don’t know what’s lying around right now. Guess we’ll see.

13 Books In My Office:

1) Premium Green Markets Ebook. Ahh, that’s a mystery to ya, huh? Guess you’ll have to visit Women on Writing to see what the heck I’m talking about.

2) The 2006 Writers Market. Yes, 2006. Yikes.

3) 100 Banned Books by Karolides. LOVE it.

4) 100 Years of Solitude by Marquez. The English version. The Spanish one is in my living room.

5) They Take Our Jobs and 20 Other Myths About Immigration. 

6) Aura by Fuentes. Another excellent selection

7) Raising Nuestros Ninos by Rodriguez.

8) The 5 Love Languages by Chapman. A little too religious for my taste, but not bad.

9) The Essential 55 Workbook. Haven’t read it yet.

10)Writer Mama by Katz. Cannot WAIT to get to this one, looks promising.

11) Make Money Reading Books by Fife. Bought this the day I graduated with my English degree. Hasn’t failed me yet.

12) Great Jobs for English Majors. See above.

13) Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer by Allen. Read in one delightful weekend a year ago. Perfection.

That’s it for today’s Thursday 13. Someone pulled all the books off the topshelf of my library, and now I have to go put them back. Grrr.

Should You Take On Local Work?

Monday, February 4th, 2008

I just finished up two pieces of one-time local work. Other than my ongoing magazine editorial client, these were some of my first forays into local work. I had been, up to now, avoiding local work because of some perceptions on my part.

Many freelancers want to delve into the local market, so I’ve decided to list the pros and cons of getting into this particular market for my freelance colleagues out there.

PROS:

  • Immediate pay! Yay! Both of my local clients paid me when they picked up their project. They probably felt like they were exchanging a product for pay, instead of a service for pay. Since I was giving them something tangible, they felt that they had to do the same.
  • Ability to make connections and to ask for referrals. The face to face interaction give you lots of opportunity to take that next step.
  • Getting a little interaction outside the house! I don’t know about you, but I get a little tired of talking to my dog all day.
  • The ability to get immediate answers to your questions. Just pick up the phone! 
  • The higher likelihood of tax write-offs occurring. For example, if you meet outside of your home or office, you’ll be able to write off mileage and the coffee you purchased at Starbucks. 
  • Local recognition. Depending on your clients, you may have the opportunity for some local recognition.

CONS:

  • Clients come to your office…which means you have to clean it beforehand…Yeah, dust balls aren’t professional.
  • Small talk cuts into your bottom line. There is no option to “just hit send.”
  • If you live in a state with a craptastic economy, you may need to adjust your standard rates.
  • Phone calls feel more pressing than emails, so I feel the need to respond quickly.

Overall, I would definitely recommend taking on local work. I’m glad I did both of these projects, and am looking forward to some more!901196_driver.jpg

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