Tell Us About Your Blog The blog is about value-based parenting. LEAD is the prescription, where L is for LOVE, E for Example, A for Advice and D for Discipline. Parents have to continually LEAD their children. When they fail, the consequences are serious. Each aspect - L, E, A, D - has been expanded in the blog with examples and stories from around the world. Why Did You Start a Book Blog? I had written a series of articles on parenting for some magazines and sites. The response was … [Read more...] about The Child Is Father Of The Man by Ignatius Fernandez
Books Unhinged Book Blog by Stacy (StacyHgg) @StacyHgg
Tell Us About Your Blog We are four "unhinged" chicks who have an admittedly unhealthy addiction to Romance Novels! We go by StacyHgg, Christina The Book Bitch, LadyBalls, and Stephanie The Book Hooker on social media. Why Did You Start a Book Blog? I (StacyHgg) found a few books that I was absolutely CRAZY about and I wanted to share my love of these and other books with the world! What Kinds of Books do You Review? Mostly Contemporary Romance. Young Adult - New Adult - Erotica … [Read more...] about Books Unhinged Book Blog by Stacy (StacyHgg) @StacyHgg
A Certain Kind of Freedom: Stories and Poems from The Writers Drawer by Beryl Belsky @beryl_belsky
This anthology features the work of 33 talented new writers, representing almost all parts of the globe. Their pieces have been selected from the intercultural, literary showcase The Writer's Drawer (thewritersdrawer.net), run by academic editor and writer Beryl Belsky. The stories and poems in the anthology reflect not only literary merit but also the multicultural nature of the website and its contributors. The book is divided into three parts: Short Fiction, Stories from Life and Poetry. The … [Read more...] about A Certain Kind of Freedom: Stories and Poems from The Writers Drawer by Beryl Belsky @beryl_belsky
Ethics in Blogging #ArmchairBEA
Today's Armchair BEA topic is "Ethics in Blogging." What guidelines must we follow as bloggers--attribution, disclosure, honesty? Have you had an experience with plagiarism (victim or perpetrator?), and how did you deal with it? Do you have recommendations to new bloggers about how to ensure that credit is given to whom/where it's due? This is a topic that really hits home with me. I'm a photographer and digital artist in addition to being an author and blogger. I've been outspoken about … [Read more...] about Ethics in Blogging #ArmchairBEA
Grant to Expand BookGoodies
In the grant application we are trying to qualify for they asked us the following question and we had 500 characters to answer. If you agree with our direction for Book Goodies and haven't voted yet, we need 250 Facebook votes to be considered. What would a $250,000 grant mean to your business and how will you utilize the funds to ensure long-term growth and stability? This grant would give us the ability to grow and strengthen our infrastructure, hire full time employees to grow not … [Read more...] about Grant to Expand BookGoodies
New KDP Select Promotion Available – Guest Post from Shawn Inmon
Shawn Inmon has had some very successful free book runs on Amazon and I asked him for his thoughts on the new Bargain Countdown Options. Here's what he has to say: Amazon announced a change to its KDP Select program today that I think is significant. Before we look into the pros and cons of the new Kindle Countdown Deals, a quick look back at some Select history is in order. KDP Select launched early in 2012 and gave authors a new promotional tool: the chance to give their books away … [Read more...] about New KDP Select Promotion Available – Guest Post from Shawn Inmon
BookGoodies Approach to Book Blogging #ArmchairBEA
Today at ArmchairBEA we are inviting you to talk about your blogging approach. Have you branched out into your community? Do you partner with other bloggers? Have you gone "pro" or tried generating some income through your blog? If you're a long-term blogger, how has your online personality developed over the years? Our blog is built on collaboration with other people. Authors, bloggers, reviewers working together to make a site that is beneficial for all. We aren't specifically a "review … [Read more...] about BookGoodies Approach to Book Blogging #ArmchairBEA
2014 US Calendar – Daily Planner and Organizer, Websites and more for Kindle Users by Andreas Ceatos
The 2014 US Calendar is likely to be made the second-to-none Kindle-friendly calendar available online by its platform now brought to perfection, its note taking and highlighting possibilities and its numerous useful Kindle-friendly web address links. It is simple and quick to use, months with federal holidays are immediately seen and each week is connected to the Google Calendar through its link. Look at the pictures in customers’ images (under the book’s cover picture): here you can see some … [Read more...] about 2014 US Calendar – Daily Planner and Organizer, Websites and more for Kindle Users by Andreas Ceatos
BookGoodies Small Business Story
Why did you start your business? I had a physically disabled son that wrote. A lot. He wrote fiction, nonfiction, plays and screenplays. And then he died. I wanted to get his books and plays published and in doing so I wanted to help others promote their books too. He was 21 when he died in a car accident and his one big belief was that anyone can write and be successful. Young people are told they can't write because they lack experience. Disabled can't write because they are disabled so … [Read more...] about BookGoodies Small Business Story
What is the Difference Between an Author Interview and a Book Post?
Yesterday we sent out a newsletter that had a list of the author interviews on our site. There is apparently some confusion about the author interviews vs the book posts. Here is the list of authors that have submitted *interviews* http://bookgoodies.com/author-interview-list/ Yes it is a very long page! Use Ctrl F (PC) or Cmnd F (Mac) and search the page for your interview. If you are not on that list and remember submitting *something* to BookGoodies that included some interview … [Read more...] about What is the Difference Between an Author Interview and a Book Post?
marymacsbooktique by Mary McPhee
Tell Us About Your Blog It's mostly about my books and writing. Why Did You Start a Book Blog? To help publicize my Kindle books. What Kinds of Books do You Review? I haven't reviewed any books except my own. What advice would you give new book bloggers? It's hard work but fun so keep at it. And try to attract readers by visiting other blogs. What Formats of Manuscripts or Books Will You Accept for Reviews? How Do You Like Authors to Contact You? Email Blog … [Read more...] about marymacsbooktique by Mary McPhee
Books With Leti Del Mar by Leti Del Mar
Tell Us About Your Blog I read lots of Young Adult but also enjoy Romance, New Adult, Suspense, Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery and Detective Stories. The reviews I write are quick and to the point. They should give you an immediate idea on whether or not you will want to read the book. Enjoy! Why Did You Start a Book Blog? I started reviewing books and then put together a site to organize my reviews. What Kinds of Books do You Review? YA/NA Adventure, YA/NA Paranormal Romance, YA/NA … [Read more...] about Books With Leti Del Mar by Leti Del Mar
