Tag: authors
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Change for the Sake of Change
I recently attended a book clubs summit where, for a weekend, participants gathered to meet and greet writers from around the country. Authors signed books and thanked readers for support of our work and artistry between giving individual talks, and participating in panel discussions with other writers.
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Our Words Are But Children at Play
Like an old man watching children at play, we need to see through our own seriousness. No matter how seriously the children go about their games, the old man is amused and never for a moment takes them to be real. We can watch our own thoughts and emotions in the same way. Without taking…
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Audiobooks–Converting the Spoken Word into Dollars
Tennessee Woman Spends $50,000 on Audiobooks When I first saw this article by Tom Alderman at the Huffington Post I thought, Wow. On second thought I recalled all the audiobooks I’ve ordered for my middle child, who despite being dyslexic, is an avid reader. I didn’t spend close to the amount that Marion Bryant spent…
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BEA: What the Numbers Say
The juggernaut of Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series could not overcome the overpowering effects of a global recession last year as publishers sold fewer books in 2008 than the year before, according to the Book Industry Study group, a trade association. –Motoko Rich, Falling Sales Cast Gloom at an Expo Rich then presents the numbers, “Publishers…
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Angels and Demons: Books and Movies
I saw the movie adaptation of Angels and Demons on opening night, Friday, May 15th with my middle child and husband. It was great. Although the book was much better than the movie, I thought the producers created a good storyline, much better than the one in the current Star Trek movie. As a trekkie…