As the Page Turns (Independent Book Seller)
Appearing at the summit's expo Thursday, October 25th, 3-7pm
Resources for crime fiction going to be compiled at:
http://crimefictioncollective.blogspot.com/2012/10/some-great-resources-for-crime-fiction.html
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Chicken Soul Articles Wanted
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
"20th Anniversary Reader's Choice
To celebrate our twenty-year anniversary next summer, we are planning a book in which contributors tell us how a Chicken Soup for the Soul story changed their lives. If a Chicken Soup for the Soul story made a big difference to you, tell us the name of the story and the book in which it appeared, and then write us a new Chicken Soup for the Soul story all about how the old story helped you. We'll publish the stories in pairs -- the old ones and the new ones. The deadline for story submissions is November 30, 2012.
Devotional Stories for Wives
One of the biggest roles that a woman can take on in her lifetime is to become a wife. It takes commitment and dedication to remain loving as the years go by, especially when children and the busyness of daily life can sometimes be overwhelming. If you have a brief true story (up to 500 words) that shows how your faith in God has shaped your journey as a wife, please share it along with an applicable Bible verse and a 2-3 sentence prayer. You will receive $100 for each published devotion ($100 due to the shorter word count than our regular books). The deadline date for submissions is February 28, 2013.
Great Advice for Making Changes in Your Life
Have you ever read a Chicken Soup for the Soul story that had a wonderful nugget of advice in it that made a difference in your life? We are looking for stories that contain great pieces of advice, whether they are little things that improve our everyday lives, or major epiphanies that can change a life completely. Topics we will cover include advice related to work and personal relationships, marriage, parenting, health and fitness, finances, constructive criticism, taking chances, and following your passion. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is August 31, 2012.
Holiday Stories
We are collecting stories for our newest holiday book. Everyone has special memories and stories to tell about Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa - from inspirational and joyous, to heartwarming and humorous. We want to hear about your holiday memories and traditions. NOTE: Please make sure that the stories you are submitting to this book are NEW holiday stories that our editors have not read before. If you have submitted stories to our Christmas books in the past, we have your stories in our database. Also, please make sure your stories are "Santa safe" as we want to keep the magic alive for the young ones. The deadline date for story submissions is February 28, 2013.
Lemons to Lemonade
"When life hands you lemons... make lemonade!" And don't only make lemonade but squeeze every last drop of juice from that sour lemon to make the sweetest lemonade possible. We are looking for stories that show how you made the best of a difficult situation and how you turned what seemed like a negative into something positive. Did a change in your attitude help? Did a friend give you the boost you needed to get you past what seemed like a dead end? Tell us your success story and how you made it happened. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is February 28, 2013.
Raising Kids on the Spectrum
If you are the parent of a child with autism or Asperger's, we invite you to share your story about raising your child - the ups and downs, the effect on your family, your child's special attributes and talents, and the lighter moments too. You may use a "pen name" on your story. These stories will provide advice, comfort and insight to other parents in the same situation. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is September 30, 2012.
Contact Minister Mary Edwards at (313) 744-MARY(6279) or leavesofgold.llc@gmail.com"
"20th Anniversary Reader's Choice
To celebrate our twenty-year anniversary next summer, we are planning a book in which contributors tell us how a Chicken Soup for the Soul story changed their lives. If a Chicken Soup for the Soul story made a big difference to you, tell us the name of the story and the book in which it appeared, and then write us a new Chicken Soup for the Soul story all about how the old story helped you. We'll publish the stories in pairs -- the old ones and the new ones. The deadline for story submissions is November 30, 2012.
Devotional Stories for Wives
One of the biggest roles that a woman can take on in her lifetime is to become a wife. It takes commitment and dedication to remain loving as the years go by, especially when children and the busyness of daily life can sometimes be overwhelming. If you have a brief true story (up to 500 words) that shows how your faith in God has shaped your journey as a wife, please share it along with an applicable Bible verse and a 2-3 sentence prayer. You will receive $100 for each published devotion ($100 due to the shorter word count than our regular books). The deadline date for submissions is February 28, 2013.
Great Advice for Making Changes in Your Life
Have you ever read a Chicken Soup for the Soul story that had a wonderful nugget of advice in it that made a difference in your life? We are looking for stories that contain great pieces of advice, whether they are little things that improve our everyday lives, or major epiphanies that can change a life completely. Topics we will cover include advice related to work and personal relationships, marriage, parenting, health and fitness, finances, constructive criticism, taking chances, and following your passion. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is August 31, 2012.
Holiday Stories
We are collecting stories for our newest holiday book. Everyone has special memories and stories to tell about Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa - from inspirational and joyous, to heartwarming and humorous. We want to hear about your holiday memories and traditions. NOTE: Please make sure that the stories you are submitting to this book are NEW holiday stories that our editors have not read before. If you have submitted stories to our Christmas books in the past, we have your stories in our database. Also, please make sure your stories are "Santa safe" as we want to keep the magic alive for the young ones. The deadline date for story submissions is February 28, 2013.
Lemons to Lemonade
"When life hands you lemons... make lemonade!" And don't only make lemonade but squeeze every last drop of juice from that sour lemon to make the sweetest lemonade possible. We are looking for stories that show how you made the best of a difficult situation and how you turned what seemed like a negative into something positive. Did a change in your attitude help? Did a friend give you the boost you needed to get you past what seemed like a dead end? Tell us your success story and how you made it happened. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is February 28, 2013.
Raising Kids on the Spectrum
If you are the parent of a child with autism or Asperger's, we invite you to share your story about raising your child - the ups and downs, the effect on your family, your child's special attributes and talents, and the lighter moments too. You may use a "pen name" on your story. These stories will provide advice, comfort and insight to other parents in the same situation. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is September 30, 2012.
Contact Minister Mary Edwards at (313) 744-MARY(6279) or leavesofgold.llc@gmail.com"
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Book Published!
One of our members, B.L. Fowler, has recently published a book called, "For Mature Teens only." It's a novel about and for LGBT teens. You can find out more about it at http://formatureteensonly.blogspot.com.
Congrats, Brad!
Congrats, Brad!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
NaNo Updates
Nano (National Novel Writing Month) will have their local kick off at Westland’s Biggby (37644 Ford Rd Westland), Wednesday, October 24th, 7-8pm.
Every Thursday in November-“Write-ins” at the Westland Library from 6-8:45pm (except Thanksgiving)and
Every Sunday in Livonia from 1-4pm at Biggby Coffee (33443 & Mile Rd, Livonia, 48152)
Details at: http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/regions/usa-michigan-detroit
Monday, October 1, 2012
Webinar: Launch Your New Book Successfully
Thursday, October 4, 4pm (Eastern Time)
Hosted by CreateSpace and featuring Brian Jud a Book Marketing consultant.
(Marketing your book before it launches and tips to promote it afterwards.)
Note: It will be saved in CreateSpace Resources so you can watch it later.
Hosted by CreateSpace and featuring Brian Jud a Book Marketing consultant.
(Marketing your book before it launches and tips to promote it afterwards.)
Note: It will be saved in CreateSpace Resources so you can watch it later.
Westland Library Programs
Wednesday October 10th, 7pm-Writers Workshop (Critiques)
Thursday, October 25th, 7pm-Writers Club (read/listen to works- no critiques given)
Nano (National Novel Writing Month) kick off at Westland’s Biggby. (Don’t know details, but I assume end of October/Beginning of November
Every Thursday in November-“Write-ins” from 6-8:45pm (except Thanksgiving)
Author Visits
Wednesday, October 6th- DE Johnson and Natalie Bakopoulos at Baldwin Library.
Friday, October 12th- Kristen Kusek-Lewis at W. Bloomfield Library
Tuesday, October 23rd, Dan Ewald at W. Bloomfield Library
Tuesday October 23rd Lisa Wheeler at harper Woods Library
Sunday November 11th, Author (and former musician) Dick Wagner at Book Beat (Oak Park, MI)
Personal Essay Contest
2000 words or less on the topic, "The Day that Changed My Life"
Judged on Originality (25%), Theme (25%), Use of Language (25%), and Creativity (25%)
1 entry per person
Winner gets $3000 and potential publication in Ladies home Journal.
Ends December 7th.
Official Rules at:
http://www.lhj.com/lhj/file.jsp?item=/contests/2012-essay-contest
Judged on Originality (25%), Theme (25%), Use of Language (25%), and Creativity (25%)
1 entry per person
Winner gets $3000 and potential publication in Ladies home Journal.
Ends December 7th.
Official Rules at:
http://www.lhj.com/lhj/file.jsp?item=/contests/2012-essay-contest
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