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Interview with Dana Lynn Smith: Marketing Maven

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
imagination circles and rocks

imagination circles and rocks

If you are a writer who wants to learn, write, and learn more, than these podcasts are worth millions. Take a shortcut to the biz side of marketing and receive a bounty of free tips from these gals.

Join Yvonne Perry, Owner of Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services (WITS) as she hosts the Book Marketing Maven Dana Lynn Smith on WITS Podcast this Friday, July 17.

Dana Lynn Smith specializes in developing book marketing plans for nonfiction books, and she is the author of the Savvy Book Marketer Guides series of e-books for authors and publishers. Dana has a degree in marketing and 15 years of publishing experience. Dana will be discussing her two newest e-books in the series of The Savvy Book Marketer’s Guides, which were edited by Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services.

Did you know that nearly $2 billion worth of books are purchased by U.S. libraries each year? Learn how to tap into this potentially lucrative market with The Savvy Book Marketer’s Guide to Selling Your Book to Libraries. This valuable resource is packed with practical advice, and the 22-point Action Plan will guide you through the process of marketing your book to libraries, from start to finish. You’ll also get contact information for the top public and academic library systems in the U.S. and major wholesalers, distributors, book review journals, and library associations.

The Savvy Book Marketer’s Guide to Successful Social Marketing will help you harness the power of viral marketing and online community to sell more books. You’ll learn to use a variety of social marketing tools, including:

• Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter
• Reader communities, like Goodreads and Shelfari
• Social bookmarking and news sites, such as Digg and StumbleUpon
• Media sharing sites, like YouTube and Flickr
• Online forums and blogs

This 210-page guide includes hundreds of clickable hyperlinks, numerous screen shots, an online marketing glossary, and Action Plans designed to jump start your social marketing activities. The Savvy Book Marketer Guides are available at http://tr.im/k3Qh.

For free book marketing tips, visit Dana’s blog at http://www.bookmarketingmaven.com/ and also sign up for her Savvy Book Marketer newsletter there.

Listen to this interview on http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com

Heal Thy Self Saki Santorlli

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
fish and turtle rock?

fish and turtle rock?

Lessons On Mindfulness in Medicine

Listen or watch the above video. Then click a few links and you can read some of this book. Here you have the opportunity to read and learn from a compassionate, timely writer. Another fine find from one of our loal thrift stores. In researching more about the book, I know I have the joy of having found another writer mentor friend. Enjoy. Mary

http://books.google.com/books?id=vhN7xMdGGOQC&dq=heal+thyself+santorelli&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=Pl5W2wNaQM&sig=XaG3GnSLJzNN6i92nb-5d1qhxZA&hl=en&ei=r5NmSoPqDJKqswPJ-JHbDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1
Book overview
Today we are experiencing extraordinary technological advances in the diagnosis and treatment of illness while at the same time learning to take more responsibility for our own health and well-being. In this book, Saki Santorelli, director of the nationally acclaimed Stress Reduction Clinic, explores the ancient roots of medicine, and shows us how to introduce mindfulness into the crucible of the healing relationship. His approach revolutionizes the dynamics between the patient and the practitioner. In describing the classes at the clinic and the transformation that takes place in this alchemical process, he offers insights and effective methods for cultivating mindfulness in our everyday lives. As he reveals the inner landscape of his own life as a health care professional and we join him and those with whom he works on this journey of human suffering and courage, we become aware of and honor what is darkest and brightest within each one of us.

http://books.google.com/books?id=vhN7xMdGGOQC&dq=heal+thyself+santorelli&source=gbs_navlinks_s
Introduction:

Saki Santorelli, Ed.D., MA
Academic Role: Associate Professor

Faculty Appointment(s) In:
Medicine
Preventive and Behavioral Medicine

Education
Lesley University, MA, 1983
University of Massachusetts (Amherst) EdD, 1992
On Going Projects/Grants:
Principal Investigator, Mindfulness-Based Adolescents Program. Globe Foundation, September 2007- January 2009
Chair, 7th annual international scientific conference – Investigating and Integrating Mindfulness into Medicine, Health Care, and Society
Oversight of Oasis – An Institute for Mindfulness-Based Professional Education and Innovation (within the Center for Mindfulness) (CME)
Mindful Leadership: Corporate Leadership Education Programs and Services (within Center for Mindfulness)

Teaching
Academic: Physician, Patient, and Society (PPS I); Mindfulness for Medical Students; Individual mentoring of students interested in mind-body medicine and mindfulness; medical and surgical residents

Professional Education and Training: International CME Professional Education and training;
Seminars, keynote addresses, presentations, and workshops in US and abroad (yearly)

Service
Executive Director, UMMS Center for Mindfulness in Medicine,Health Care, and Society; Director, Stress Reduction Clinic; Founding member and UMMS representative to Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine (41 US and Canadian medical schools);

Member: Senior Advisory Group

60 ways of Change: Interview with Arianne D.

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

imagination circles and rocks

imagination circles and rocks

Change is upon us, and here is an interview with:

Interview with Ariane

This interview is packed with useful information to get you on your way. As you listen, think about where tapping can be used to further enhance her process.

Don’t forget that you can download this and save it to your computer or your ipod. TO do so go to:

http://www.tryitoneverything.com/julynews.html

Now you will also be able to get several ebooks, High Raw for one, watch a tapping video, and an interview with High Raw Author…the renegade.

Back to the changes that you may need to explore.
1)Listen to your intuition
2) Being who you are and what you want to do
3) Acceptance: 1 0f the nine principles of change.
4) Acknowledge resistant, and let it go through acceptance.
5) DOn’t have to cling to the old.
6) Good will come from your change
7)Uncertainity feelings are good feel them
8) Take time to explore your feelings
9)Wait and work through options
10) Learn about the marshmellow story
11) Change GPS listen to the interview
12) Answers exists on the inside of you (me)
13) WHere are you now? WHere doyou want to go?
14) Able to change, confidence, positive self image

So here are two authors who exciting and timely, and offer lots tools. This is a great opportunity to hear great interviews. Enjoy.

Gluten Free Book Reviews? Explore Reading List

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
journeys call us to return; walking always  photo by Mary MacIntyre

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

I have share a reading list that may give you ideas to help your family or share with others. I included 1 examole of a review. Visit the ALternative Cook’s website to learn more about each of the books mentioned. Reviews are availaable through the links offered there. Enjoy and mat this be helpful to you. Mary

http://alternativecook.com/askjean/?page_id=10

The Autism & ADHD Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hope and Healing by Living Gluten Free and Casein Free (GFCF) and Other Interventions
By Barrie Silberberg

Product Description

“Huge changes”| “A different child”| “A miracle” | “Vast improvements”

This is what parents are saying about an amazing diet that is showing extraordinary results in helping children eliminate many traits and symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, celiac disease, and other conditions. The Gluten-Free, Casein-Free (GFCF) Diet, as well as removing all artificial dyes and preservatives, is hugely effective for thousands of families.

The Autism & ADHD Diet is your complete guide to the GFCF Diet. Barrie Silberberg, a mother who honed her skills using the GFCF Diet with her son, who was diagnosed with ASD, gives you everything you need to know to put the diet into action with your child, including:

What the GFCF Diet is and why it’s so effective
How to start the diet
Where and how to buy GFCF foods
How to avoid cross-contamination
How to understand labels on packaging
How to make this diet work day-to-day
Packed with parent-proven tips and the best resources for the diet, The Autism & ADHD Diet will alleviate all of your questions and provide a variety of ways to make this diet work best for you and your family.

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Ezra Levant as a blogger…and…activist Canadian style

Sunday, June 28th, 2009
There's a story here...

There's a story here...


Wow! Now I know who he is! I do support many of his viewpoints.

In a previous blog, I added part of a long list of top 10 bloggers. I was perusing the list and found Ezra Levant. It is relly worth going to the description of him: it’s huge ad intriguing. A glimpse of a writer in action. (I may or may not endorse his actions or work, however I certainly admire his achievements in writing!)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Levant
Publishing
In 2004 Levant co-founded the Western Standard, a national magazine with an emphasis on Western Canada, political conservatism, and libertarianism.[21] In October 2007 the magazine ended its print-run due to its unprofitability and became an exclusively online publication.[22] Levant sold the publication’s remaining assets to Matthew Johnson.[23]

A column by Levant appeared in the Calgary Sun on and off, over a ten year period, until October 2007 when the paper dropped the columnist because of an “internal personnel decision.”[24] He continues to write occasionally for the National Post.[25]

[edit] Human Rights complaint
On February 14, 2006 the Western Standard drew the attention of the Muslim community by reprinting the controversial editorial cartoons depicting Muhammad, the founder of Islam.[26]

Levant republished the Muhammed cartoons on his website in January 2008 on the same day he appeared before a hearing of the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission investigating a complaint by Syed Soharwardy of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada, and the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities about Levant’s earlier publication of the cartoon. Additionally, Sowharwardy has filed a complaint with Calgary police about Levant saying he fears for his safety because of “lies” he says Levant has been spreading about him claiming Levant is inciting hatred. Police said they were actively investigating the complaint.[25]

Levant was called before the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission and asked to respond to the complaint. At the demand of Levant and his lawyers, he was allowed to videotape his interview with Shirley McGovern, a human rights investigator with the commission. The videos of his interview before the Alberta Human Rights Commission were published on YouTube by Levant,[27] which received a notable amount of interest from bloggers and internet users, spending several days in the top ten viewed videos on YouTube. The videos have been collectively viewed more than half-a-million times, and excerpts of the audio and video been featured by many notable radio and television programs.[28][29] Soharwardy’s complaint was ultimately withdrawn [30] and the police investigation ended; however the identical complaint by the Edmonton Muslim Council proceeded. The complaint was dismissed by the Commission on August 5, 2008.

The timing of the Levant case was notable, in that it coincided with a high-profile case considered by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal and the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The case was initiated by the Canadian Islamic Congress against Maclean’s Magazine for the printing of material they alleged was also discriminatory towards Muslims.

Levant and several other conservative bloggers, as well as the National Post, are being sued for libel by lawyer Richard Warman as a result of comments made about the lawyer in relation to human rights complaints he has initiated.[31]

In July 2008, Levant was invited to be an expert witness before the U.S. Congress’s Human Rights Caucus,[citation needed] where he spoke about the tribunals.

See also: Canadian Islamic Congress human rights complaint against Maclean’s Magazine

[edit] Stance against the Alberta Human Rights Commission
In 2008 Levant republished the letter of Steve Boissoin that had gotten Mr. Boissoin fined $7,000 and ordered not to publicly comment on homosexuality again. Although a complaint was filed with the Alberta Human Rights Commission over Levant’s letter, the commission claimed his publishing of it was legitimate political discourse.

Levant denounced this inexplicable change in attitude as an indication of the uneven standards of the AHRC and the fact that it was intentionally anti-Christian. Levant noted that “100% of the CHRC’s targets have been white, Christian or conservative” and that “It’s legal for a Jew like me to publish [Boissoin’s letter]. It’s illegal for a Christian like Rev. Boissoin to publish it.”[32

Susan Boyle: winner of our hearts

Saturday, May 30th, 2009
Write,write,write, and leave me a comment,please.

Write,write,write, and leave me a comment,please.

I haven’t kept up with all the media on Susan Boyle. I did have to see the outcome of the contest. I also love the lyrics of Memory, but could not get the video here.

I am writing tonight about her because she opens the door to believing our dreams are worthy of a valiant pursuit. Some will say she did not win, and so it may seem. Let’s look at the transformation. We can sit at home. WE can wish. WE can get up and go about the steps. We can confront our fears and limitations. We can stride forward.

If we fall short so what? Look at how far she has come! If we went just a short way, our lives can really change, and often for the better. Often our days are tough and perhaps darken our spirits. Look, one does not HAVE to give in. One does not have to give up.
If we do not meet that dream, we have lifted our hearts and minds.

I applaud Susan Boyle for her courage, brillance, and wonderful voice. We all carry our version of our voice to be expressed in ur personal way. Walk with confidence, joy, and purpose and let your crativity blossom. Make you feel like writing doesn’t it? Well do it! Send me examples and I will share them.

Do enjoy and congratulations on your dreams!

Daytime meanderings

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Write,write,write, and leave me a comment,please.

Write,write,write, and leave me a comment,please.

Full day
runaway to mountain
suuround us with beauty
light openings

breifly ignoring all the news.
each carrying our own personal load
each escaping
meeting age old remedy
nature

snow melt feeding river stream
rocks shining
water rushing to nowhere
or a destiny beyond present
consciousness.

friend lingering
awhile longer in hospital bed
another filtering reality
good friend unexpectedly
may leave this earth soon.

is there a graceful way
to let go?
water rushing down mountainside
determined to be free now.
Does it fufill the deeper purpose
does lliving fill with contradictions?

Stories are told, again and again.
Hearts bound with breath
treetops outline skies
clouds allow shadow breath.

Where is the courage
voices carry
release of those
about to die.

Remember to call Irene
again, she would want
to know

Interview with Robert Mirabal from Southwest…

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Open to your visions  photo by: Mary MacIntyre

Open to your visions photo by: Mary MacIntyre

These videos are fantastic. If you can come to the booksigning, you can share the inspiration provided from this multi-talented performer.
Make sure to go to the end of this blog to see another video. Read more too from the previous blog.

If you cannot attend the opening, then get some of his music and books! They bothe are powerful! Enjoy.


Booksigning at: Thursday May 21st
Clear Light Book Gallery
Featuring
Cookbooks, Children’s, Native American, Hispanic, Southwest & Holistic Books,
Special Order Desk, Discount Books & Posters, Southwest Gift Items & Art, Holiday and Note Cards, Hispanic Retablos & Handmade Straw-Inland Crosses, CDs from Local Musicians & More
FREE COFFEE & COOKIES

• Bookstore offering over 2,000 titles— Native American, Hispanic and Southwest culture, children’s books, cookbooks, history and fiction books from over 250 local and regional publishers. A special order desk makes it possible to obtain any book in print.
Clear Light Book Gallery offers a wide selection of books, posters, cards and gift items. The books cover subjects from Native American, Hispanic and Southwestern culture, children’s books, cookbooks, history and fiction from over 250 local and regional publishers. A special order desk makes it possible to obtain any book in print.

• Poster gallery and gift shop featuring gifts with a Southwestern flair,
Hispanic retablos and handmade straw inlaid crosses from the local community, Huichol Indian art, mini-posters, greeting and note cards, and a wide variety of unique gift items. The Gallery also features fine art posters by well-known artists.
Clear Light Book Gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 to 4. Preview online.

• Ongoing special sales, events and book signings.
Check the announcement board in the front of the store. or Events online

• 20% off storewide spring specials on now!

Clear Light Book Gallery
851 West San Mateo, (formerly Open Hands)
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
www.clearlightbooks.com
Open Tuesday - Friday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Bookstore Events

Louise Hays and Wayne Dyer on Love and Spirituality

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
journeys call us to return; walking always  photo by Mary MacIntyre

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

“How may I serve?” Dyer
Want an extensive course on love and spirituality? Go to youtube to find many more videos from these aauthors and other people reflecting on the realm of spirit and love in the world.

You may not really need to have such homemade instruction. Ultimately the journey grows from within where you can connect deeply with your faith and beliefs. Life proides you with a glorious opportunity to explore spirit. If you already have much to share, then write and organize these feelings for others. I enjoy videos such as these simply because they are uplifting, and help me move out of my narrow preoccupation of daily circumstance.

Create a tone for your work. What vibration do you choose to carry with ou? Does love outshine fear and worry? Does faith grow strong in face of hardship? Does reflection and prayer become misplaced during lifestorms fury? (All those who say no, jump for joy!)

snap dragons blossom
early cool sunny morn
birds sing choirs to God

cats cry for breakfast
wind tickles their ears
walk barefoot upon the earth

i pray with gratitude
for flowing love within
i plant seeds that may
feed the hearts of those i meet
smile with earth and goddess
reach out unto the world
and heavens
poem by mary macintyre 5/17/09

Alan Watts and others On Spirit and love

Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Do We Remember?     Photo by Mary MacIntyre

Do We Remember? Photo by Mary MacIntyre

Let’s face it, we are on this planet briefly. If we were to exit today would we have brought enough love and spiritual awareness, belief and faith to through our lives? How would people remember us? How would we feel or people feel about us?

I’d like you to add to this, here or on your blogs. Let me know what you come up with. I think I used the wrong tags for my search. However, the unexpected proves thought provoking as well.
Add to these perspective by visiting: http://lifedailytips.com

As always comments are welcomed.

Love is also spiritual, and perhaps all love’s source comes from spirit. We all need to find renewing practises that allow us to ignite our faith, compassion, and love. One person I listened to suggested that merely breathing into your heart opens the love vibration. The more one expresses inner love the more it reaches out into the world.

Could we iniate from our individuaal spiritual faiths a love jamboree? Could we all meditate 10 minutes today, and any other day on loving? How far would this reach around our globe so in need of such compassion and Love?

Please participate.

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