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Archive for October, 2009

By Janet Shaw (EzineArticles)
Only good writing is published. The rest is self-published.
How fair is this assessment?
Is every book you’ve plucked off the shelf tightly written, well structured with gripping beginnings and endings? How many times have you slammed a book shut in disgust after slogging through the first ten pages of absolute rubbish? And do some [...]

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By Lee B. Roberts (The Journal Times.com)
Everyone’s got a book inside them, or so it has been said. And, with the increased access to self-publishing that the Internet has provided in recent years, more and more people are bringing those books to the surface.
Marvin Lindberg, for example, took up writing in 2003 after selling his [...]

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A once-in-a-lifetime, unique, and unforgettable naval adventure is sure to amuse readers as innovative author Roger Cooke presents The Cruise of Lazy Daze, an invigorating book inspired by his ardent love for sailing.
The Cruise of Lazy Daze follows the exploits of a middle-aged old sea dog who finds the sailing schooner he has dreamed about [...]

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Having been connected to the investment business as a professional for quite a while, author Robert F. Wiest has virtually seen every scam and swindle of the stock market. A gripping expose awaits readers as Wiest tells all about The Dirtiest, Filthiest, Rottenest, Crookedest Business in the World: That Cesspool Called WALL STREET, released through [...]

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Sometimes we are in the fullness of joy and happiness. At times, we are also showered with disgusting realities that would lead us to do unconstructive things. What is life really all about? How is life being expressed? And what are its battles? Author Jacob Butkiewicz has intertwined numerous lines that would help us see [...]

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By Crystal Lindell – clindell@nwherald.com (Northwest Herald)
Sara Telesz, 14, said she sees herself as an author when she grows up.
Some might argue that the McHenry East High School freshman already is an author, considering the fact that she’s written a novel that’s for sale on Amazon.com and Barnes­andnoble.com.
But Telesz insists that doesn’t qualify her for the [...]

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Up-and-coming songwriters and music lovers are in for a captivating read as Xlibris announces today the release of The ‘Monster’ Songwriter’s Manual, the second in the brilliant series that has been penned by adroit musician, songwriter, vocalist, and author Winston Gay.
A poignant and in-depth look at the art of songwriting, The ‘Monster’ Songwriter’s Manual will [...]

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Podcasts have become a major tool used by musicians in promoting their music online, movie critics for airing their film reviews, technology enthusiasts for sharing instructional videos on the latest tech gadgets and, more recently, as a way for authors to talk about their books.
Xlibris, the leader in the independent publishing industry, introduces their Podcast [...]

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