Chris, The Story Reading Ape found a blog post, written by Anne R. Allen which is a very useful warning for authors in general. Thank you very much, Anne.
Month: December 2015
About Reading Recommendations Reviewed
Susan M. Toy published a blog post about ‘How to support an Indie Author’, which I find very helpful, useful and admirable, to each one of us. Thank you Susan!
I launched a new blog the other day that’s dedicated to publishing honest and positive reviews of books I’ve featured on this blog, Reading Recommendations. Today I created a page with information about the blog and how to get your reviews posted on it. Please read About Reading Recommendations Reviewed and send me your reviews for future consideration.
How to support ANY Author!!
Do You Have TRUE GRIT? If Not, 7 Ways To Get It
Here are Kristen Lamb’s 7 ways to get true grit (if you don’t have it already). What a fantastic blog this lady has! There’s so much to learn from her.
In my tenure in this profession it is sad how many truly talented writers I’ve seen who never made it. The reason? Talent is useless without mental toughness. It takes true grit to make it in this business.
Too many writers are simply not going to make it because they don’t have the sticking power. And while this is an easy observation to make, I am here to do more than point out the obvious. I’m here to give some practical ways to improve psychological toughness, get better at being disciplined, and eat goals and deadlines for breakfast (they have ZERO calories, btw).
Relax and enjoy the holidays. Refueling is vital. Bookmark this. Let it soak in and then be ready to act come January 1st. These tips work for anything you want to accomplish, btw.
So…
Seven Tips for True Grit
One—Set Goals
No really and don’t roll your…
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Floater’s Rismus.
Merlin Fraser who I have the pleasure to be friends with and who is an excellent writer, has published a story about Floater, one of his “Dust Bunnies”. I love these stories and I love the dust bunnies as well. I wish Merlin would publish them more often, so we all could spread word about them. They’re simply adorable. But see for yourself and enjoy.
A Christmas Special from the Further Adventures of Maggie and the Dust Bunnies. ©
Author: Merlin Fraser
Floater’s Rismus.
‘Tinkle, Tinkle, Tinkle.’ The sound of a little bell went through the house. Instantly Whatsit the dog was on his paws with tail wagging at the possibility of rejoining his pals upstairs.
Grandmother let out one long sigh; already she was regretting giving Carrie and Andy the little brass bell. She had given it to them so that they could summons her instead of shouting at the top of their voices as they had been doing up until now.
Only one week until Christmas day and both the children in her care were down with the flu and confined to bed. Carrie’s was the bigger room with two single beds, so for her own convenience Grandmother had put the pair of them in together, with the bell on a…
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A Heartfelt Thank You
March 11, 2015 my first blog post, “Welcome to the Writer’s Treasure Chest” was published. This was exactly 9 months ago. Since then this blog has made far better progress than I ever had dared to hope.
Even though I was a little scared to own my own blog and keep readers entertained, you all made it enjoyable for me!
This blog has made significant progress. In the meantime I could celebrate by far over 200 followers, 1,000 likes, over 8,000 views, 2 blog awards and December 9, 2015 I got this:
Each visit is making me happy, each comment is making me proud and each re-blog is a huge honor for me!
– for all your help, your support, for every single visit you pay this blog – for your comment, your re-blog, your efforts!
I do wish you and your families and friends a peaceful, happy and contemplative Christmas season.
Nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award!
Wow! Today I was blessed with a wonderful surprise, I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award!
Thank you,, Cindy E. Owen’s with her blog A Writing Life for Me for my nomination. I am so honored to accept this award!! Thank you very much for being my follower and loyal reader. Congratulations on your Versatile Blogger Award nomination (and win) too!
According to the following rules…
The Rules
- Thank the person who gave you this award.
- Include a link to their blog.
- Next, select 15 blogs that you’ve recently discovered or follow regularly.
- Nominate those 15 bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award.
- Finally, tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself.
… I’m supposed to nominate 15 more winners of the Versatile Blogger Award. Here they are:
Nominees
- Novels by Jennifer Hinsman
- Veronica Bale’s Blog
- Chris, The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Chronic Conditions & Life Lessons
- akrummenacker
- August McLaughlin
- Bette A. Stevens
- Blondiewritemore
- catnipoflife
- Kristina Stanley
- Suzie Speaks
- Kylie Betzner
- Jens Thoughts
- The Reluctant Cat Owner’s journal
- Walk On
Nominees – any questions, please just ask. There is no timescale to do this but please add a link to your new post below when you done it. The aim is to raise the profile of your blog. I’m looking forward to reading your answers.
Last task: 7 things about me
- One of the best books on Earth due to critics, is James Clavell’s “Shogun”. And I can only agree.
- I can’t stand Mexican food – and I’m not sure why…
- I’m extremely scared of spiders. No snake ever scares me as badly as the smallest spider does.
- My birth stone is garnet. But my favorite gemstone is sapphire.
- I thought at a certain age once can’t fall in love as intensely anymore as with fifteen, when a break up threatened to kill. Recently I found out I was wrong.
- I love cats. The bigger, the better. I’d have a tiger if I could. Since that’s not possible, I’ll stay with Maine Coons.
- I love flowers. For some reason my favorite flower is not the red rose as it is for many women, it is the yellow lily.
Feel free to share seven facts about yourself, even if you have not been nominated this time. I would love to read some of your answers. Sorry I couldn’t nominate all my followers and blog friends!
Body Language Cheat Sheet for Writers – Infographic…
I think this is quite valuable information and helps with describing scenes very detailed. Use it! Thank you, Chris, The Story Reading Ape.
Social Media, Branding & Owning 2016—Because EVERY Day is Game Day
I think Kristen Lamb published another one of her very educating and interesting blog posts which I think should be read, in particular by learning authors. Thank you, Kristen!
Ah, I love this picture, namely because getting kicked in the face apparently is the only way I can get Angelina Jolie lips for FREE 😀 . Seriously, I found out yesterday that I am on the list to get my blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Most people who start Jiu Jitsu never get that far. They quit because, unlike other forms of martial arts, in Jiu Jitsu, you stay a white belt for a year and a half and most people can’t endure that long without the outside validation of “changing colors.”
For me? A broken nose, busted lip, three broken toes and a case of Shingles later?
HA! I AM STILL HERE!
Am I any good? Eh, who knows. See, a lot of being successful at anything really goes back to what we talked about not too long ago in the “real” odds of success. That…
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The Reason Why We Are Not Friends
Suzie speaks published an extraordinary blog post which I personally think is important to all of us who love their friends. I admire her writing and her efforts to explain her personal feelings in this article.
#ReasonWhyWeAreNotFriends
This hashtag has been trending on Twitter for several hours now and I’ve spent some time reading hundreds of responses. Some, as is to be expected, are funny (but not to be taken seriously)… Others, however, I found to be quite poignant, and in some ways, very relatable.
My friendships mean more to me than most things. I have friends from lots of areas of my life, from acquaintances that I know through others, to those who know my deepest, innermost thoughts and who have been with me through my happiest and darkest times. Some I have known for over twenty years, others I have met in the last year. A few are school, college friends or university friends, some are former colleagues, one or two I even met randomly while standing outside a pub having a cigarette. I will speak to some just four or five times a…
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Winter wonderland
Fall storms are over, the air is like lead,
cool is the wind blowing around the head.
Over night snowflakes are falling to the ground,
secretly and without the slightest sound.
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Beautiful snow gives a new season birth
by coating with white the cooled down Earth.
People start using a much quicker pace
leaving the white covered ground with their trace.
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Mountains and hills are sugared in white
with only the moonshine it still looks like light.
Children love snow and run for their sled
as soon as in the morning they’re out of bed.
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Racing downhills with friends is much fun,
then discussing who lost and who won.
Some warm chocolate from Mom at return to the house,
It’s time now to wait for Santa Clause.
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Christmas gets closer, excitement is high,
until then, snow and cold will come by.
People wear scarfs and gloves on their hand,
to gaze in amazement at this winter wonderland.
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(Copyright: Aurora Jean Alexander, December 2015)
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