On Friday night I attended a reception for the 45th Annual Local Authors Exhibit sponsored by the San Diego Public Library. The purpose of the exhibit is to nurture writers, foster the pursuit of the writing arts and to create a great opportunity for the recognition of San Diego literary talents. My Super Blog Buddy [...]
Archive for January, 2011
Post It Procrastination Prevention
Posted in Uncategorized on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It’s the simple things… I saw this article, “If It Won’t Fit on a Post-It, It Won’t Fit in Your Day” awhile ago… being a chronic list-maker, I was intrigued. The idea is simple: if your daily to-do list is longer than a Post-It’s worth then it is more of a wish list. It’s working [...]
Pippin Properties On WriteOnCon: Tonight!
Posted in Writing information and tips, tagged literary agents, live chat with pippin properties, online writing conference, pippin properties, writeoncon on January 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A friend sent me a link to WriteOnCon – just in time for tonight’s Live Chat with Pippin Properties Literary Agents. Here’s what I heard: Holly McGhee, Elena Mechlin, and Joan Slattery of Pippin Properties, Inc. will be joining WriteOnCon to discuss query writing do’s and dont’s and what they’re looking for! When: Monday, January [...]
The Signing Dilemma
Posted in Uncategorized, Writing information and tips, tagged Book signing mistakes, Edith Hope Fine, Under the Lemon Moon on January 21, 2011 | 3 Comments »
One of my biggest fears when signing books is making a mistake or misspelling the recipients name. I try to take precautions and have them write the name on a post-it note. I even mentally spell out the name before putting pen to paper. I also try to take it slowly so that I am [...]
Book Thoughts: I’m Not by Pam Smallcomb
Posted in Book Reviews on January 19, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I recently ran across “I’m Not” (Schwatrz and Wade, 2010) at a local bookstore. Written by Pam Smallcomb and illustrated by Robert Weinstock “I’m Not” is a fun, quirky, touching look at friendship. Here is a description of the book from the publisher: Evelyn is lots of things. Circus performer. Antarctic explorer. I’m not. Here [...]
The First School Author Visit- Part II Handy Tips and Tricks
Posted in Uncategorized, Writing information and tips, tagged Readers Inc., school visit tips and tricks, schoolvisitexperts.com on January 18, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Yesterday I shared the week prior to my first author visit (click here if you would like to read The Good, The Bad and The Ugly). Today I would like to share my own tips and tricks for a successful school visit. Please note these are my own ideas and there are great sites out [...]
