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08/06/2007-08/12/2007
Joseph Frank Baraba
08/13/2007-08/19/2007
Pol McShane
08/20/2007-08/26/2007
Victoria Howard
08/27/2007-09/02/2007
Sabine Muir
09/03/2007-09/09/2007
Alice Crooker
09/10/2007-09/16/2007
Dennis N. Griffin
09/17/2007-09/23/2007
Jack R. Sorenson
09/24/2007-09/30/2007
Dahris H. Clair
10/01/2007-10/07/2007
Dick Stodghill
10/08/2007-10/14/2007
Marta Stephens
10/15/2007-10/21/2007
Nadia Brown
22/15/2007-10/28/2007
Zada Connaway
10/29/2007-11/04/2007
Susan C. Haley
11/05/2007-11/11/2007
Mark Wirtz
11/12/2007-11/18/2007
D J Stephens
11/19/2007-11/25/2007
Rob Farr
11/26/2007-12/02/2007
Amber Rigby Grosjean
12/03/2007-12/09/2007
E. Don Harpe
12/10/2007-12/16/2007
Mary J. Dressel
12/17/2007-12/23/2007
Bernice Angoh
12/24/2007-12/30/2007
Ken K. Chartrand
12/31/2007-01/06/2008
VickAnne M. Taylor
01/07/2008-01/13/2008
Elizabeth Barrette
01/14/2008-01/20/2008
Curtis E. Gibson
01/21/2008-01/27/2008
Jon F. Baxley
01/28/2008-02/03/2008
Tory Lynn
02/04/2008-02/10/2008
Barbara Watkins
02/11/2008-02/17/2008
Russ Heitz
02/18/2008-02/24/2008
Cindy Bauer
02/25/2008-03/02/2008
Anne Whitfield
03/03/2008-03/09/2008
Melanie Sue Bowles
03/10/2008-03/16/2008
Shiela Stewart
03-17-2008-03-23-2008
Rowena Cherry

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New and unique reading/signing idea

My sixth novel, COMA, was just released, and while I plan to go the traditional route to promote the book (bookstore signings), I gave the process some thought. Who, besides the average reader, has...

Started by WR.PARK in Welcome 1 day ago.

Blog Tour Begins for my Collection of Short Stories

You can read more at my book's blog site. Has anybody done any virtual blog tours? I'd like to know how it went for you.

Tagged: book, marketing, promotion, books, tour

Started by Jim Musgrave in Books Jun 30.

Writing tips on the web 32 Replies

Before I set up this new board, I decided to do a search on the 'net -- well I would, wouldn't I? I'm a researcher. I Google therfore I am -- a researcher that is. So, what did I find? The first w...

Started by Shelagh Watkins in Writing Tips. Last reply by Malcolm R. Campbell Jun 29.

Come Join Me 2 Replies

Hi, I'm back on MySpace. Please come join me if you're already there! I'd love to be befriended by all my friends here! Thanks http://www.myspace.com/maryjdressel

Started by Mary J. Dressel in General Discussion. Last reply by Mary J. Dressel Jun 29.

Don't Forget the change-your-life-teleseminar on Monday evening

think social networks will work if you know how to make like-minded friends. I am a book writing, teaching, promoting person, and I love it. I like people who love writing, books and promo. Of cour...

Started by martha tucker in Marketing Tips Jun 28.

SOCIAL NETWORKS--a boon or waste of time...

I think social networks will work if you know how to make like-minded friends. I am a book writing, teaching, promoting person, and I love it. I like people who love writing, books and promo. Of co...

Tagged: ebooks, books, novel, dyamic, wealth

Started by martha tucker in Marketing Tips Jun 28.

Self-Publish your Way to Wealth

There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future Posted by Martha Tucker on June 23, 2008 at 11:38am in General Discussions View Discussions Admin Options * Edit Discussion * Close Discussion * Edi...

Tagged: partners, 100, charter, partners., venture

Started by Martha Tucker in General Discussion Jun 23.

New Novel: Dominion by Wayne Sharrocks

Synopsis: Scarred by childhood trauma and neglect, Karl Connor attempted to flee the dark shadows of his young life, the horrors that he had experienced, and the inner demons that continued to hau...

Tagged: psychological, crime, gothic, mystery, Thriller

Started by Wayne Sharrocks in Books Jun 22.

Debut Novel: Redemption by Wayne Sharrocks

Book Description: Indelibly scarred by childhood trauma, abuse and distrust, the main character (Jamie Allen) seeking refuge and solace, loses himself in the capital city. Forced by circumstances ...

Tagged: gothic, thriller, psychological, Mystery

Started by Wayne Sharrocks in Books Jun 22.

Welcome to the Published Authors Network 70 Replies

Welcome to the forum! Please introduce yourself and say a little bit about yourself.

Tagged: novels, work, writing

Started by Shelagh Watkins in Welcome. Last reply by Shelagh Watkins Jun 21.

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Welcome to the Published Authors Network

Welcome to the Published Authors Network. Book promotion on the Internet is an important part of being published. There are no quick fixes or shortcuts to becoming a successful author. Writing is a serious business and networking is an essential part of the process of publishing and promoting books. Join this network to promote your books, interact with other authors and exchange ideas.

Join Published Authors Now and Start Networking!

Featured Web Site


Black Rose Writing

created by Reagan Rothe

Black Rose Writing is a small-time literary agency and publishing company seeking growth in an array of different genre fields and searching for a true identity. The ultimate goal: Black Rose Writing will be able to promote, advertise, and produce your dedicated stories either through the company itself or with other publishing connections.


• Black Rose Writing strives for the chance to help new and aspiring writers get started. Whether your work includes novels, poetry, short stories or screen-writing, check out the Submission guidelines.

2008 WOW Conference

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4th annual WIZARDS OF WORDS WRITERS' CONFERENCE
P h o e n i x , A r i z o n a
October 10-12, 2008
Luncheon is included on Saturday
Contact Rebecca Buckley for more information

If you are considering attending the conference, please contact Rebecca Buckley for more information: 

wizardsofwords@aol.com

Authors on the Net and Internet Resources

Every author has an audience and our job is to help you find yours. Whether you are a published author or a self-published author, Authors On The Net can help you promote your books on the Internet. Membership is Free! so join today.

http://www.authorsonthenet.com/

Internet-Resources.com


Writing Links & Links for Writers

Writers' Resources on The Web and More

http://www.internet-resources.com/writers/

Independent Authors Guild and Author Promotion

Independent Authors Guild

The founding members of this guild are all writers - some of us have written one or two books and took time to do that from our day jobs - and some of us are established professionals with a dozen or more to our credit. What we all have in common, besides a love for telling stories, is our conviction that the publishing world's current way of doing things does not serve us well.

We have two main goals:

One is to assist each other in writing the very best books that we possibly can. We do this by offering peer reviews, critiques, editing service and general advice and assistance among our members. Many of us have specialized skills and experience. The essence of this is distilled here, and in our discussion group.

Our second goal is to increase awareness among those who buy and read books - whether they are readers, retail bookstores, or in the media - of the rich treasures that are available, outside the mainstream publishing channels. As traditional publishers become more risk-adverse and more focused on the next-sure-fire-million-selling-blockbuster which looks exactly like the current sure-fire-million-selling-blockbuster, truly original and creative storytelling may be more likely to be found among small regional presses, and from independent writers like our members.

www.independentauthorsguild.com

Author Promotion

by Nadia Brown


Not sure how to promote, or don't know where to start? Are you an author-to-be, or have given up on promoting? Author-Promotion.com (Author & Book Promotion) was launched for aspiring and established authors. It is a resource directory for authors -- comprised of articles, marketing tips, and resources on book promotion and also showcases the literary works of authors.

Advertise your book: If you are looking for greater exposure and would like to find additional ways to promote your book, then have your book featured with us. Just send your name, title, book cover, the number of months you would like to advertise your books and a direct link to where your website. Please go to the authors section for complete guidelines.

www.author-promotion

Author Network and The Market List

The editors of Author Network are always looking for well-written material for the site. They are interested in articles, essays, and columns on writing related issues. They DO NOT pay for contributions, but are more than happy to list a short bio, credits and links. See submission guidelines.

Send links, details of competitions, news, etc., to post on the site.

Looking for somewhere to send your book for review? Check out:

Author Network

Authors: Due to popular demand the editors of Author Network have started an 'authors' page. If you are an author send a short bio, including any appropriate links, and details of one book you have written and they will post it on the site. See also the e-authors Directory.

www.author-network.com

The Market List - A Writers Resource for all Fiction Genres www.marketlist.com is the original electronic writers market resource. Started in 1994 as an online ezine on AOL and Compuserve, and with the first fully comprehensive writers market guidelines index online, The Market List has a ten year history of providing aspiring and professional writers with potential markets for their fiction.

http://www.marketlist.com/index.asp

The Book Attic

The Book Attic is looking for authors, publishers, reviewers and readers!


Authors today have more opportunity than in any time in history. We as self published authors have to be especially creative in our marketing approach. We have to work doubly hard to eek out a living as an author. There are many pitfalls and unscrupulous people lurking in the shadows to prey on us at every turn. The Book Attic was founded in mid-2007 to create a safe place for authors to advertise and link their books to their personal websites.

Four ways to advertise your book at ‘The Book Attic: Advertise for FREE in ‘The Book Attic Book Store’.

This will avail you to advertising your book in your specific genre.

Advertise for FREE in ‘The Book Attic Autograph Book Store’.

This will avail you to sell autographed copies for yourself. No fees involved. You handle the transactions yourselves.

Advertise for FREE in The Book Attic Book Store’. This will avail you to sell your e-book through ‘The Book Attic’ with no fee

Advertise for FREE in ‘The Book Attic Author’s Spotlight’.

This will avail you to a special spotlight on ‘The Book Attic’ in your specific state or country where other authors from your area can find you and you will also have your “interview” blogged in 9 different spots for more exposure.

Two new ways to advertise your book for FREE on “Sister Sites”:

www.maineauthors.net

www.annesbookcorner.com

Request to have your book(s) listed on ‘The Book Attic’, ‘Maineauthors’, ‘Annebookcorner’ and provide us with:

• A JPEG of your book cover.
• A synopsis of your book.
A link to a personal website.

For the “Authors Spotlight” we will need a JPEG headshot of you to put with the interview information on your spotlight.

Awards

May 2008 Best Cover Art Winner

A Study in Red by Brian L. Porter—Double Dragon Publishing


Click on the book cover to read the reviews on amazon.com

Published Authors' member Spencer Dane won The Dirk A. Wolf Honorable Mention Award for Excellence in eBook Cover Artwork

Category Historical / Westerns / Thriller / Action-Adventure

Blue Diamonds

Cover Artist: Vincent Scuro

Published by ebooksonthe.net

Read the reviews on amazon.com: Blue Diamonds

Blog Posts

Homeless USA

We as Americans will soon celebrate our independence with parades, fireworks and bar-b-que but how did we get to this point and what price did we really pay for our freedom? Is freedom really free and if this country is so grand why are there so many homeless people? I sit here at my desk typing this article and I am thankful that I live in a country where I have such a right but I also wonder what I had to sacrifice to have this freedom. Our country is downtrodden with heavy burdens and no sol… Continue

Posted by Debra Ann Elliott on July 4th, 2008 at 1:50pm — No Comments (Add)

Takin' my Teen Fantasy into Cyber Space

Hi all! I'm goin' on a virtual book tour starting Monday July 7th. Can't wait! I've got, like a googillion stops and I hope to meet you at one or two or ten of 'em :) My book's called "The Questory of Root Karbunkulus". It's a teen fantasy, the first in a se… Continue

Posted by Kamilla Reid on July 3rd, 2008 at 11:03pm — No Comments (Add)

Author & Book Promotions Featured Books

Buy This Book!

The Sepulcher Outrage
By Kenneth Lloyd and John Mosqueda
About the Book: A 27 year-old archaeologist is returning home to Israel to disco… Continue

Posted by Author & Book Promotions on July 3rd, 2008 at 9:07pm — No Comments (Add)

Virtual Blog tours

I am about to begin my virtual blog tour promoting Discovery in Passion. When I began writing I had no idea promoting myself would be so hard. Yet it is. In between my busy schedule if writing I need to scout out all the blogs on the internet and spred my name and books across the web. It's exhausting! That's why I'm grateful for my promotor, Dorothy Thompson at Pump Up You Book Promotion. With out her, I know I would be lost. So watch out for me in the coming weeks as I make my virtual book to… Continue

Posted by Shiela Stewart on July 2nd, 2008 at 7:55pm — No Comments (Add)

The Painted Word

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Posted by Sol on July 2nd, 2008 at 7:23pm — No Comments (Add)

 
 

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