Network with Us December 2007

Here are some announcements from the readers of this month's Writers in the Sky Newsletter:

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Merry Love narrates the rags to riches story of Little Goody Two Shoes life. From humble beginnings the little orphan girl teaches children and adults to learn to read and write with wisdom. The inspirational tale follows Goody Two Shoes on many adventures that challenge her sanity and survival. The story was a favorite with children and adults since 1765 and now it has been restored and revitalized to its rightful place as one of the best children's books of all time. Web site: http://www.pointoflife.com/

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SPIT DOG, WHOSE RUMP ARE YOU ROASTING? By Jamie Whitley is a great book for those who are looking to get off the corporate race rat and begin living life to the fullest. This book tells you step-by-step how to achieve your goals.

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One of Ang DePriest’s authors, Bonnie Brown, has been receiving a firestorm of publicity and attention lately for her book GIIGLE: HOW I GOT LUCKY MASSAGING GOOGLE. Her Web site is: http://www.giiglebook.com/ where she has some downloadable PDF excerpts of Giigle on her site. And there are media links to all the articles, blogs, and interviews.

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Krupin School of Publicity

A few years ago Paul J. Krupin published a book called Trash Proof News Releases (TPNR). Many hardcover books were sold and the PDF file eBook has been downloaded free thousands of times. He would like to share the newest edition (continuously updated online) of Trash Proof News Releases organized with live, hot links to articles on how to do publicity and various strategies and tactics, new PR Success Stories, free news release examples, publicity plans, a media search tool, and much more at my web site Direct Contact PR.

His Web site offers a structured education that will empower you with greater understanding so that you can make better decisions, spend your money wisely, and achieve greater PR and financial success with your products or services.

A list of free articles http://www.directcontactpr.com/free-articles/
Free examples of news releases http://www.directcontactpr.com/free-downloads/
Free eBook: http://www.directcontactpr.com/free-ebook/

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If you have a war story or service experience with any branch of the military, Ray would like to hear from you by email submissions@ewarstory.com. You may share your experience about basic training, humor, letters, WWII or even a fictitious story with others online. Visit http://www.ewarstory.com/ for more details.

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The audio version of A CORPSE IN THE SOUP, the first cozy mystery in the Silver Sisters Mystery series, was voted 2007 Best Mystery Audio Book by USA Book News. Read by Stephanie Brush, this audio book is available from Amazon, http://www.booksinmotion.com/ and various bookstores and libraries.

If they don't have it, ask your library or bookstore to order it by using ISBN#1-59607-857-X. It is not in Baker and Taylor's list but can be ordered from Baker and Taylor or Books in Motion direct. I know for sure it has been approved for several library collections such as the Las Vegas Clark County Library District; Beverly Hills, Redondo Beach, West Hollywood, Thousand Oaks and Pasadena California.

MORGAN ST. JAMES
http://www.silversistersmysteries.com/
http://www.morganstjames-author.com/

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A listing of CONTESTS is available on Krista Barrett’s site: http://www.writergazette.com/sendstudio/users/link.php?UserID=11140&Newsletter=141&List=1&LinkType=Send&LinkID=5347
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Book Promo 101 - Learn the Basics of Book Promotion by Nikki Leigh now available in e-book format - for more information, visit http://www.nikkileigh.com/book_promo_101.htm Nikki Leigh is holding a Book Sale just in time to fill your gift giving needs. If anyone on your list loves romantic suspense, cozy mysteries and stories set on the coast near lighthouses, there is something that will make them happy. To learn more - visit http://www.nikkileigh.com/gift_2007.htm The latest edition of the Readers' Station Quarterly Newsletter is available at http://www.readersstation.com/nov_2007.htm

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Louiza Patsis has written three books and self-published on Amazon. I wrote my children's book at 10. The other book is a poetry/story book. My latest is POCKET GUIDE TO FITNESS based on the blog http://louizafitness.blogspot.com/. They are all great holiday gifts. I am also a screenplay writer and I am a medical editor and writer. You can see information on her books at http://www.blogger.com/www.louizapatsis.com and by looking her up on Authorhouse.com.

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Sheri Sinykin received a sweet surprise today from The Capital Times, a special feature from Heather Lee Schroeder about her recovery from writer's block and unresolved grief, that led to the publication of her book GIVING UP THE GHOST. You can read the article online at: http://www.madison.com/tct/books/258242. Listen to Sheri’s WITS podcast interview here.