Monday, January 28, 2019

For the Love of Love: 8 Benefits of Reading & Writing Romance Novels

Benefits of Reading & Writing Romance Novels

So many articles have been written about romance novels, but none capture the spirit and positive impact these books have had in the lives of those who read them.

Romance gives something to its readers that no other genre seems to offer read on ... ... https://bit.ly/2FUKBi6


Source:  WritersDigest.comhttps://bit.ly/2FUKBi6








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Sunday, January 27, 2019

... Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest

The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest


With the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are that you may live up to a decade longer. What’s the prescription for success? Read on ... Source:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2213117.The_Blue_Zones


Must-read non-fiction books for women in their 40s

Must-read non-fiction books for women in their 40s


There is wisdom and freedom that comes with turning 40. These books usher in the decade where a woman can forgive, walk confidently and brave new terrain all at once. Source:  Read on ... 


https://shereads.com/9-must-read-non-fiction-books-women-40s/



America’s Richest Self-Made Women

America’s Richest Self-Made Women

Inside Forbes’ ranking of the country's most successful self-made women entrepreneurs and executives as measured by their net worths.


Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Shutdown: Mixed Effect on Bookstores

Shutdown Has Mixed Effect on D.C. Bookstores


Some bookstores in the nation’s capital are beginning to experience the financial effects of the federal furlough, while others remain unscathed.  Read more ..  See Source:  https://bit.ly/2CBG7sz








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Print books off to good start in 2019

Print books off to good start in 2019 ...

Unit Book Sales Start Year with a 9% Increase!

The juvenile fiction category had the strongest performance  ... read more: https://bit.ly/2Ua8CVf

Source:  Publishers Weekly 

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Why Publish A Large Print Edition of Your Book? Plus Tips On How To Do It


Why Publish A Large Print Edition of Your Book? Plus Tips On How To Do It

Indie authors often focus primarily on ebooks because that's where we can compete in terms of price and readership. But there are still a LOT of readers who prefer print, and an underserved market with Large Print editions.  Source:  https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2018/05/25/publishing-large-print-edition/









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Friday, January 4, 2019

Christian Book Publishing Trends for 2019

Five Christian Book Publishing Trends for 2019



Perfect Polar Honeymoons

Perfect Polar Honeymoons




PRIORITIES FOR PUBLISHERS IN 2019

WHAT ARE THE HIGHEST PRIORITIES FOR PUBLISHERS IN 2019?




Thursday, January 3, 2019

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

I hope your New Year is off to a flying start!

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers



Personally, I vow to get to the sea more often... -- and to read more.
Successful writers READ, and I've been remiss re health ... BUT, now is as good a time as any!

So, as we speak, I'm pulling out the paperback, (gasp!) of "In The Big Woods", Laura Ingalls Wilder (research).
Enjoy your week and "tickle" some ideas -- on paper -- for your resolution.




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