Loving Healing Press and ReaderViews

Authors Access is a joint project of Loving Healing Press and ReaderViews. Each week, starting November 2, insightful interviews from people around the world who can help you get your work published, and if already published, noticed! The show will be broadcast live at 8PM (EDT) every Thursday evening. Go to www.authorsaccess.com to see a line-up for November and December. Be sure to sgn up to be reminded of the broadcast. If you miss a segment or want to listen to it again, you will be able to hear the interview through the archives.

- Monthly Book Giveaway - Each month Reader Views, in partnership with publishers and authors, are having a book giveaway. http://www.readerviews.com/ContestBookGiveaway.html.

- Annual Literary Awards 2006 - The annual literary awards were established to honor writers who self-published or had their books published by a small press or independent book publisher. This year we are accepting books in four categories, two in fiction and two in nonfiction. http://www.readerviews.com/Awards.html.

- Annual Literary Contest 2006 - The annual literary contest, in collaboration with Loving Healing Press, was established to honor writers who have written a short story that would qualify for publishing. http://www.readerviews.com/Contests.html.

Look who has joined the Write On! Creative Writing Services team

Writers, authors and owners of small businesses many times need a graphic artist when they hire one of our writers to assist them with a project. I have had occasions where a client needed someone to layout an Ebook and get it ready to sell on the Web. Some clients have asked for someone to design their website, newsletter, ad, brochure, or business logo. As writers, our team focuses on the written text portion of any document, but now we are also able to offer assistance with the graphic design portion of the process.



Freelance graphic artist Jessica Dockter has agreed to work as part of the Write On! Creative Writing Services team and we are pleased to welcome her to our stable. Find out how Jessica can help you http://www.leedesign.org/.

Accepting Ebooks to sell on website

Carmen Black is accepting eBooks to feature on her website www.biasonus.net. This is a great way for authors to get more exposure. Any type of submissions is acceptable (as long as it doesn’t promote hatred or pornography). If your eBook is ready to go, Carmen can put it on her site as is. If you need assistance converting your document to an eBook, she can help you get it into a format that is ready to sell. editor@biasonuspublishing.com.

Rise! Radio Talk Show

Rise! Radio Talk Show is a radio show produced by women for women and hosted by Burnette Clingman. Burnette gives listeners information they can use to empower themselves and she is pleased to offer her guests the opportunity to share their experiences, knowledge, and ideas. The show airs on Smooth Jazz 106.5 in Dayton, Ohio and on http://www.burnetteclingman.com/rise-radio-talk-show.htm.

Rise reaches approximately one million listeners in the tri-state area during the 30-minute show which airs each Sunday morning. For information about how to be a guest on Burnette’s show vist her Web site at http://www.burnetteclingman.com/rise-radio-talk-show-become-a-guest.htm.

Elemental Journey with Nic Daniel

I'm looking forward to being the guest on Elemental Journey with Nic Daniel where I will share insight from my book More Than Meets the Eye: True Stories about Death, Dying, and Afterlife (Booksurge.com, 2005). Join Nic and me on Monday, October 9, @ 7 p.m. Central Time. Read more about Nic's show: http://www.contactradio.info/hosts/nicdaniel.htm

You may listen live at http://www.contactradio.info/listen.htm or call in to talk with us toll free 1-425-677-5620 (on air calls only).

If you miss the show, you may listen to the archive at http://www.contacttalkradio.com/hosts/archives/nicdaniel.htm

My book is MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE true stories from people across the country who have communicated with loved ones on the Other Side or have died and returned to tell about it. http://www.yvonneperry.net/books.htm

Yvonne Perry

Old Man River By Cora J. Hall

Old man river in motion
Movement never ending
Explosion of feelings
The old man is calling out to me
“Come to me and I'll take your sorrow away”
Do I go?
Would anyone care?
I cannot resist his call to me
Pulling Pulling me in this old man
Cannot stop
Don't want to stop
On the edge ready to step in
There is no one who cares
Goodbye everyone
Here I come Old Man River

Cora J. Hall is a stay-at-home mom who has dreams of some day having her notebook of poems published. She is also trying her hand at writing a paranormal romance novel.

Dr. Reggie Johnson on Writers in the Sky Podcast

Podcast for Oct. 13, 2006

Dr. Reggie Johnson is the author of The Awakening: Conquering the Sleeping Giant Within, One Hundred Spiritual Secrets, and The Secret Power Of Words. Reggie and Cynthia, his wife of 18 years, created and operated a counseling center called Mystic Visions in Los Angeles, before moving to their current residence in Atlanta, Georgia. From there, they run the W.O.W. (Walking on Water) fest, a holistic festival that celebrates the wellness of joining mind, body, and spirit in harmony. http://www.mysticvisions.org/

Join us as Dr. Reggie talks about the books he has written that teach ways to transition into the career you love by using spiritual principles. Also, he gives a proven formula for attracting prosperity into your life!

Subscribe to Writers in the Sky RSS feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/WritersInTheSky. By selecting one of the chicklets on the page you will automatically be sent an email when a new show has been uploaded.

To download the show directly from itunes.com, go to http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=192160101. You must have iTunes software loaded on your computer. You can download the software at no cost on http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.

LIST YOUR BOOK

LIST YOUR BOOK on the Para Publishing web site along with your URL. There is no charge. For more information see http://parapublishing.com/sites/para/resources/successstories.cfm

TGI Friday and a new show has been uploaded!

Two new Writers in the Sky Podcast shows have been uploaded and are ready for listening!

You may download the mp3 files to your iPod or mp3 player from iTunes.com at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=192160101. You must have iTunes software loaded on your computer, but you may download the software at no cost on http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/. These short-length classes are a great way to learn about the craft and business of writing while driving to work or sweating at the gym! Each show has multiple parts which last about 15-20 minutes each so be sure to download all parts.

The first show is a 3-part interview conducted by Suzanne Lieurance where she and I discuss a day in the life of a fulltime freelance writer. Anyone who has ever thought about freelance writing will enjoy and benefit from this teleclass.

Suzanne Lieurance is a children's author, freelance writer, and The Working Writer's Coach. She helps other people who like to write become “working” freelance writers. Visit her website at www.workingwriterscoach.com to find out more about her intensive 8-week Working Writer's Coaching Program, or her blog at www.the-working-writers-coach.blogspot.com to join her mailing list, and every weekday morning receive The Morning Nudge, a few words to inspire and motivate you to get a little writing done.

Listen to Part One Now

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The second show is for those who are concerned about our environment. This is a 2-part interview I conducted with freelance writer JJ Murphy.

JJ is a freelance writer who helps a variety of companies, small businesses and individuals to express their awareness and dedication to developing sustainable technology and to preserve our natural resources. She provides articles for natural magazines, hiking publications, simple living publications in print and online. She also writes curricula to help public schools home schooling groups, private schools, wilderness camps, adult learning groups, continuing education programs and others stretch and expand their students’ knowledge. Her articles are available on her website: http://www.writerbynature.com/.

Listen to Part One Now

Listen to Part Two Now

Subscribe to Writers in the Sky RSS feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/WritersInTheSky. By selecting one of the chicklets on the page you will automatically be sent an email when a new show has been uploaded.

Next Friday I will upload my 3-part interview with Dr. Reggie Johnson. You won’t want to miss the simple but miraculous method he gives for attracting abundance and money into your life. It really works! Read about Reggie at http://www.yvonneperry.net/WritersintheSkyPodcast.htm

Beyond the Bookstore

Brian Jud has an "automated" timeline on the CD-ROM that comes with his book, Beyond the Bookstore. When you insert your pub date, the deadlines for performing trade and special sales actions are automatically calculated. If you would like a f*ree copy, please let Brian know and he will email it to you. brianjud@msn.com

You may also be interested in his new book/CD package, Beyond the Bookstore, which contains all the information you need to sell more books to non-bookstore markets. It is a Publishers Weekly book, published by Reed Press. Use Promotion Code BMM050 for a $25 (50%) discount. Brian has also written a series of booklets with Proven Tips for Publishing Success that can help you create, price, distribute and promote your titles more profitably. For more information about Beyond the Bookstore, Tips booklets and for copies of all past issues of Book Marketing Matters, go to http://www.bookmarketing.com/.

Are you grieving for the loss of your mate?

Linda Della Donna is a freelance writer, who writes from the heart. A graduate of the Institute of Children's Institute and a student of Natalie Goldberg, Della Donna likes to do interviews. Perhaps you have an assignment or an interview for her. You can learn more about Della Donna by visiting her website, www.littleredmailbox.com or reading her blog

Della Donna writes for widows. Are you grieving for the loss of your mate? Check out the encouraging articles and daily tips for handling greif on Linda's blog www.griefcase.blogspot.com. Feel free to contact Linda at littleredmailbox@....

My Mother's Bipolar

Angela Grett and I coauthored a book My Mother's Bipolar, So What am I? Angela will be giving a presentation and signing books on October 4 from 5-8 p.m. at

The Palette Gallery 'n' Cafe 2119
Belcourt Ave in Hillsboro Village
Nashville, TN

There will be live jass by noted musician Karen Johns & Company and hors d'oeuvres by acclaimed Nashville chef Sophia. This is in conjunction with Mental Illness Awareness Week. The Tennessean Newspaper has an article that will tell more about the event or you may read more about the book and see a video on www.childrenofbipolar.com

Word of Month

Having an extensive vocabulary is important to writers. In each issue of Writers in the Sky, I will introduce and define a word that we use don’t often use. This word this month is:

Elucidate (i`loos se dayt)

Explain, make clear; to clarify or expose.

Belly up to "The Writer's Pub"!

The Writer's Pub is a newsletter created by Taryn Simpson of Simpson - E Publishing. It's chock full of info and regular features, such as: Advice from the Underbelly of the HR Professional, Freelancing vs. Corporate America, Cheers! section, guest columnists and more!

www.thewriterspub.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss?

Did you know only 5.3% of business owners have a master's degree? Did you know 25% of new businesses are started with no money? Did you know Dell Computers was started out of a garage by a college drop-out?

A new book by Carol Denbow titled Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? is available at book stores, Amazon.com, or direct from the publisher. Send $14.95 US dollars to Plain & Simple Books-1 at P.O. Box 1506, North Bend, OR 97459 or visit http://www.plainandsimplebooks.com/ or call (541)751-1939.

JJ Murphy on Writers in the Sky Podcast

JJ Murphy is a freelance writer who helps a variety of companies, small businesses and individuals to express their awareness and dedication to developing sustainable technology and to preserve our natural resources. She provides articles for natural magazines, hiking publications, simple living publications in print and online. She also writes curricula to help public schools home schooling groups, private schools, wilderness camps, adult learning groups, continuing education programs and others stretch and expand their students’ knowledge. Her articles are available on her website: http://www.writerbynature.com/.

JJ will be my guest on Writers in the Sky Podcast on October 6th.

Subscribe to Writers in the Sky RSS feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/WritersInTheSky. By selecting one of the chicklets on the page you will automatically be sent an email when a new show has been uploaded. For more information please see http://www.writersinthesky.com/.

How Toastmasters has helped me as a writer

When I first joined Toastmasters I didn’t really know why I needed public speaking experience, but recently it has been shown to me that the skills I have gained are for a higher purpose.

I now have my own podcast Writers in the Sky where I interview writers, authors, publishers and literary agents about the craft and business of writing. In turn, I am also a guest on radio shows and teleclasses! In fact was interviewed this week by Valerie Connelly for her Global Talk Radio show CALLING ALL AUTHORS. The show is archived http://www.globaltalkradio.com/shows/callingallauthors/ if anyone wants to listen. I did have a few “ums” and “you knows” so I’m glad there wasn’t a grammarian/ah-counter present! Your feedback is welcome if anyone wants to do an evaluation.

If you want information about my podcast you can see http://www.yvonneperry.net/WritersintheSkyPodcast.htm. If you have written a book you want to talk about, I would be happy to interview you and let you put your Toastmasters skills to work outside the club level.

Putting it on Paper - Book Review by Lillian Brummet

Dawn Josephson, author of 14 books, has written a fantastic author resource with her latest release, Putting it on Paper - The Ground Rules for Creating Promotional Pieces that Sell Books. This book discusses the development and use of contents within a media kit and for other promotion materials. From cover letter, press releases, book reviews, bios, sell and catalog sheets to articles - Dawn covers them all.
Each chapter concludes with two brief, but helpful sections. "Frequently Asked Questions" is an essential ingredient to this well-rounded book, because it touches on creativity and exceptions to the rule. Her section 'Key Points " acts as a summary to the main ideas within the chapter.
There are many excellent samples of actual promotional pieces, which give authors a variety of choices and ideas to use in creating the content for their own marketing materials. The samples are also precluded with notes on the construction of the piece so that the reader can fully understand the purpose of each opening, paragraph or by-line. Dawn shows many ways to tweak text for each piece and then closes with how to present promotional materials to various markets.
I really enjoyed the thought-provoking quotes she used throughout the book and felt putting it on Paper was quite inspirational. As an author who has spent a year of intensive marketing research (as of the writing of this article) and hands on applications, I an say that several of dawn's tips are unique and I cannot wait to try them. The information on multiple press releases, mock book reviews and catalog sheets were particularly helpful for my own applications.
I highly recommend this useful book to any author who is facing book promotion. Putting it on Paper will certainly help authors get noticed!

ISBN# 097449618
Author: Dawn Josephson
Publisher: Ground Rules Press

~ Book Reviewer: Lillian Brummet, Co-author of Trash talk An Inspirational Guide to Saving Time & Money through Better Waste & Resource Management ISBN#1-4137-2518-X and Towards Understanding - a collection of 120 poems on society, the environment & overcoming trauma. ISBN# 1-4137-9337-1. Member of: Seeds of Diversity Canada & The Recycling Council of BC. http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit

Yvonne's update

Welcome to autumn and the beautiful colors of the leaves that are beginning to turn and fall. This season is a favorite for many people. I kind of feel sad to see summer end, but hey, life goes on and it’s all good.

My 23-year-old daughter is engaged to be married next June. She and I went shopping for a wedding gown a few weeks ago, and my wallet nearly had a heart attack! I could not believe the prices they charge for a dress that will only be worn once. And, there’s still the caterer, the cake, flowers, photographers, and invitations to pay for. Wish me sanity and lots of money!

I was interviewed by Valerie Connelly on Calling All Authors. Global Talk Radio September 26 about how I started my freelance writing business. The recorded show is available at www.nightengalepress.com. I have another interview coming in October on www.contacttalkradio.com. Elemental Journey with Nic Daniel is on Monday 5-6 pm PST. You may go to the web site on the day of the show and listen live. There is also a chat room, and people can call in to talk to Nic or me. If you miss the live broadcast, you may listen to archived show.

Valerie Connelly of Nightengale Press

Announcing Valerie Connelly's website and blog to expand her ability to get publishing information to writers.

Valerie founded Nightengale Press in July of 2003 to publish her own books. But it wasn’t long before other aspiring authors came forward, asking for her help. By the end of 2006 Nightengale Press will have a roster of nearly 50 titles and several more coming through the process into print every month. Nightengale Press has evolved into Nightengale Media LLC offering its authors a first class website, bookstore, marketing opportunites and more. Nightengale Press is a traditional publisher with untraditional ways of helping authors.

Check out www.valerieconnelly.com to learn what to do and what not to do as you develop your book from idea, to draft, to manuscript ready for editing. You will learn from the publisher’s point of view what makes your work of interest and what defeats your manuscript before it is read.