THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

Just posted Positive Versus Negative Self-Talk on my blog. I hope you'll check it out at Cherrie Dejolde Bautista's Official Site

Why queries fail, from a former agent: http://barbararogan.com/blog/?p=412

David wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Why queries fail, from a former agent: http://barbararogan.com/blog/?p=412"

Thanks barbara - very interesting..."

Interesting blog. I had to share that one with a few people.

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David wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Why queries fail, from a former agent: http://barbararogan.com/blog/?p=412"

Thanks barbara - very interesting..."

Thanks, David and Marja. Did you check out the Slushpile Hell site? Very funny, in an awful way.

Barbara wrote: "David wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Why queries fail, from a former agent: http://barbararogan.com/blog/?p=412"

Thanks barbara - very interesting..."

Thanks, David and Marja. Did you check out the Slus..."

Actually, I ended up leaving a revised comment on the blog. I met with some writers from a local group this morning and couldn't get some of the things they spoke about off my mind.

I saw and will answer it in more detail there. You're mostly right. It would be devastating to see your own query up there, and even thinking it might be would be...unpleasant. But the resources for writers to educate themselves have never been so accessible, which I guess is why the agent behind the site (who isn't shy about identifying himself) feels entitled.

Today on my blog, mystery, romantic suspense, and nonfiction private investigation books author Colleen Collins is a guest with an article about "Looking Under the Alibi: The Work of a Legal Investigator." She's also running a free autographed book contest for those who comment, with TWO winners. I hope you'll stop by at:

http://bethgroundwater.blogspot.com/

Barbara wrote: "I saw and will answer it in more detail there. You're mostly right. It would be devastating to see your own query up there, and even thinking it might be would be...unpleasant. But the resources fo..."

When I started writing I lived in a very small town and I didn't know any other writers. I didn't even know who to ask about the whole process. That was a looong time ago. I attended a writers group meeting not long ago and heard someone doing a presentation where they gave the members wrong and ridiculous information. Some people are carried away with their own importance and others just don't know any better. I hope that makes sense.

Believe me, I've laughed at things I shouldn't have, but after listening to local writers I've begun to realize, again, how hard it is to find the right way to do things.

The form previously included for the Smell the Roses giveaway was not working. Please reenter this giveaway through this blog's comment portion. Sorry for the inconvenience. ...Breathe in romance with a fresh roses bouquet, a rose purse with fragrant bath products and settle yourself into your favorite chair to read ROMANCE during best-selling author Ruth Ann Nordin and five-star author Janet Syas Nitsick's Smell the Roses giveaway. http://janetsyasnitsick.wordpress.com...

Stop fear, build confidence, and gain inspiration through my positive approach to life blog. My blog is blog.motherinlaw.me I focus on positive relationships. My book (mother-in-Law Daughter-in-law Dilemma) is pro-active. Stimpikins is an inspiring look at the life & death of a beloved cat for kids & adults. My newest book available soon callled Tumbleweed Kids concerns the emotional stress on kids and the need for empowering parents. It has numerous stories. I'd love questions as well as sharing ideas and stories from the books. my blog is http://blog.motherinlaw.me (my website is http://www.pamreynolds.me)
Hope to hear from you pam

It is a new art to live with comfort, moment-by-moment and in such tumultuous times...

http://www.leenythomas.com/art-of-liv...

as per usual..our MEMBER BLOGS..are facinating!!
been reading quite a few of them today..so very much worth checking out all!!

"Green Dogs and Worms" is the title of this week's blog. It's about errors in a book that can throw you right out of the story. Please check it out at http://blog.marjamcgraw.com/ .

Thank you,

Marja

http://www.snedelton.com/

Hereis a great site for Steve Nedelton..he asked me to post and as I enjoyed his books so much..am very happy to!

Sarah wrote: "I started one here on Goodreads and have moved it over to Wordpress:

SarahRemy

It's a brand new, shiny, lonely blog in want of visitors."

well I just visited it Sarah! Looks great!! Super horseriding photo!

This is completely off the wall but I thought I'd mention it. I have a blog that is my attempt at writing memories. Poor writer that I am at least the attempt is fun. In case anyone has a moment and wishes to see what a novice sounds like:

http://disrickndat.blogspot.com/

Blog:

http://anthonyneilsmith.typepad.com

I set up the feed here on GR, too, but the actual site has pretty pictures (and my dog Herman).

I've had a Wordpress blog going for the last couple of years.

My latest entry - FLY FISHING IN THE RIVER OF POSSIBILITY - HOW TO MAKE YOUR NEXT BOOK SIGNING A BIG SUCCESS!

http://stevevernonstoryteller.wordpre...

Read my book Flash Virus: Episode One FREE at Goodreads!

I thought this was one of the best thought out reviews for my novel, TRAPPED. It was posted at one of my Virtual Book Tour stops yesterday.

"Tight, Thrilling, Fun, March 14, 2013
By Shannon Blue Christensen - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Trapped (Paperback)
Trapped is good fun. It's fast, tight, exotic, and demanding. It's a thrill.

A suspense thriller can quickly lose an audience's interest if the writing is not spare and well-paced; Bernstein avoids these dangers by skillfully manipulating shifts in point of view, dialect, and time. Some plot points push the limits of plausibility. Yet, Trapped maintains sufficient traction to satisfy as Jackee exacts revenge.Trapped is tightly written. Its characters are colorfully described. It's a perfect afternoon-at-the-beach or rainy-night-at-home read: entertaining, diverting, evocative, and interesting.

A story's heart, and its ability to hold us, always depends upon how much the audience cares about the human drama. Regardless of genre or period, even of theme, a story's success depends upon its ability to evoke empathy. Trapped hangs onto the heart by presenting scenarios that one can imagine - the potential loss of family or health, the experiences of betrayal or love. Bernstein carefully stokes these emotional currents through deft use of dialogue and internal monologue and precise description of movements. He does not show too much, but just enough. He brings us in close enough to care, but not too close to be blind to the moral ambiguity of the relationships. We question the actions of the characters, even as we cheer for them."

For those interested, here's my Amazon link to TRAPPED:
http://amzn.to/P2xxaT

Available in soft cover and Kindle

My latest blog post: Up on the Woof: Masters of Disaster

My blog is called Life's Hard - Wine helps! Why not take a look at my latest post - Freebie!! Freebie!!

http://www.lifeshard-winehelps.blogsp...

This week Patricia Gligor is my guest at http://blog.marjamcgraw.com/ where she discusses a Best Of list and promoting small press authors. I hope you'll stop in and see what she has to say.

Thank you,

Marja

Cheeky fun comedy and voted by members as
winner blog TheSingleGirl'sHandbook at Hubpages.
http://ladytwizzelton.hubpages.com/hu...
Anecdotes for Blind Dates.
What's yours?

Enjoy & Thanks :) :)

also check out a little hugable, cuddly bear.
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I've just posted Part One and Two of The night I met me, a three part serial short. http://nickwastnage.blogspot.com/

Today mystery author duo Sparkle Abbey visits my blog and answers my interview questions. They are also running a free book contest and will choose THREE winners from among those who comment. Please stop by and let us know what you think of the interview. Good luck!

http://bethgroundwater.blogspot.com/

Well, I already read it..hope you will..
and interview I did for a great Blog about our Group and it's evolution!!

http://marciasbooktalk.wordpress.com/

Rick wrote: "Well, I already read it..hope you will..
and interview I did for a great Blog about our Group and it's evolution!!

http://marciasbooktalk.wordpress.com/"

Rick, That was a terrific interview. I hope everyone stops in and reads it. You've been soooo supportive of all of us, and thank you!

I’m an author of dark, noir thrillers, romance thrillers, and middle grade sci/fi and paranormal novels. I was raised in a rural town outside of Philadelphia and have been a published author for more than twenty years. My science fiction and fantasy stories have appeared in numerous presses, zines, and websites. I have several published novels available at all online booksellers. I am an avid boater, gardener, and poker player when not working on my novels.

My blog: http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com

Kemberlee Shortland
My blog is at:www.kemberlee.com where you can find more about my books and about me. I am the author of seven romance novels.
I am a native Northern Californian who was raised in a community known as Steinbeck Country, home to author John Steinbeck, as well as Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson and others. With so much literary influence around me, it's not hard to see why I fell in love with the printed word.

In 1997, I couldn't pass up the trip of a lifetime and took the opportunity to spend six month on the Emerald Isle. While in Ireland, I met a man...as one does! Upon permanently relocating to Ireland, we tied the knot on 9 September 1999 (9-9-99)

Rhythm of my Heart is part of the Irish Pride series, garnering 5 star reviews from readers and reviewers. The short story sequel, Constant Craving, was released in August 2010. I encourage fans of these stories to keep their eyes open for A Piece of My Heart and Shape of My Heart.

Rhythm of My Heart

Shelly Frome, actor, writer and professor, is on this week's blog discussing what to do when you're stuck on a chapter. I hope you'll stop in at http://blog.marjamcgraw.com/ and leave a comment.

Thank you,

Marja

Fellow mystery author Heather Graham answers my interview questions at my blog today and gives away an autographed copy of her latest release, LET THE DEAD SLEEP. Please stop by today or tomorrow and leave a comment/question for her to enter the contest:
http://bethgroundwater.blogspot.com/

Amazon, Goodreads, Questions. My thoughts and questions on the acquisition and its effects.

Hello i have various sites the first is my blog at
www.dawsonwalton.wordpress.com
and blogspot at dawsonwalton.blogspot.com
along with the usual twitter and facebook. Looking forward to seeing you there.

This week I'm blogging as a reader instead of a writer. If you have a minute I hope you'll check out Remembering Mrs. Piggle Wiggle at http://blog.marjamcgraw.com/ .

Thank you,

Marja

In the 1800s two people were hung for crimes they didn't commit. Jean Henry Mead has researched this and written a fascinating book about what happened. Please join us today at http://blog.marjamcgraw.com/ for Jean's comments about this story.

Thank you,

Marja

My blog, Back Room News, can be found at

http://backroomnews.blogspot.com/

This is where I put stuff that hasn't found a publisher.

Marja wrote: "This week I'm blogging as a reader instead of a writer. If you have a minute I hope you'll check out Remembering Mrs. Piggle Wiggle at http://blog.marjamcgraw.com/ .

Thank you,

Marja"

Hi Marja,

Just checked out your blog for the first time. Very nice! I'm a mystery lover too, so it's now bookmarked. I hope you'll review A DANGEROUS FICTION when it comes out in July.

Are writers too accessible? How much social media is enough? Hope you'll join in the conversation. http://bit.ly/XCtjK7

I have two blogs. It's mostly reviews or thoughts on books I have read. Very rarely do I blog personal stuff.
http://shayisreading.blogspot.com
http://shayrp.xanga.com/
You can always catch me on twitter @shayrp76 too to see what's on my mind

Today Dorothy H. Hayes visits my blog to answer my interview questions and run a contest for a free autographed copy of her latest release, Murder At The P & Z . I hope you'll stop by, learn a little about Dorothy, then leave a comment to enter her contest.

http://bethgroundwater.blogspot.com/

Author Rachel Rueben is a guest on my blog as part of the Fantastic Blog Hop.

http://writersanctuary.blogspot.com/2...

Fantasy author, Ruth Davis Hays is my guest on the Fantastic Blog Hop.

http://writersanctuary.blogspot.com/2...

Mystery writer Karen Vaughan is my guest on the Fantastic Blog Hop.

http://writersanctuary.blogspot.com/2...

Fantasy authors Crimson Kildare and Kat Marlow are my guests on the Fantastic Blog Hop.

http://writersanctuary.blogspot.com/2...

Rick, I think I've seen you (digitally) at Algonquin Redux, right? For those of you unfamiliar with it, it is a site where writers congregate to talk shop/rant, and the posts and conversation are really good. Check out http://algonquinredux.com/2013/03/19/...

Some thoughts I tweeted today while thinking about the Scott Turow NY Times thingie ended up as a blog post, so...

http://anthonyneilsmith.typepad.com/2...

Barbara wrote: "Marja wrote: "This week I'm blogging as a reader instead of a writer. If you have a minute I hope you'll check out Remembering Mrs. Piggle Wiggle at http://blog.marjamcgraw.com/ .

Thank you,

Marj..."

Would you remind me when it get closer? My TBR stack is overwhelming and I lose track. And thank you for your comments about the blog.

Barbara wrote: "Are writers too accessible? How much social media is enough? Hope you'll join in the conversation. http://bit.ly/XCtjK7"

Excellent post, Barbara.

Keith wrote: "Rick, I think I've seen you (digitally) at Algonquin Redux, right? For those of you unfamiliar with it, it is a site where writers congregate to talk shop/rant, and the posts and conversation are r..."

Yes Keith..superb site!!