Tag Archives: books

Mariam Kobras- Word Scraps Create Novel- Under the Same Sun

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

What happens when a quilter starts writing?  Scraps of fabric make beautiful quilts, word scraps create wonderful stories. At least in the hands of former quilter, Mariam Kobras. Mariam has gone from sewing scraps of fabric together to form a … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Scraps-Books

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Do you have telephone books, magazines, catalogs, even “real books” in your scrap pile, recycle bin or trash? Me too. I “saved” a telephone book from immediate fodder for the landfill the other day to make a tree. Much like … Continue reading →

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Networking, Partying for Quilters and Authors

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Finding readers for our blogs and meeting new people is often tricky. Why not have, or attend a party? After all, who doesn’t like a party? And, if the party will help you find new friends, readers, and customers, it’s … Continue reading →

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Three Tips for Improved Blogs

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

In a never-ending search for ways to be more active online I’m devoting March to my blog. Each Monday I’ll look at suggestions and ways improving our blogs to help strengthen my writing platform. After all, that’s supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Twitter Tips

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

“Experts” tell us to use Twitter as another selling tool for our books. Except, we aren’t supposed to just promote our books. What? Sounds a little  backward, use it to sell, but don’t sell. Twitter is like a party where … Continue reading →

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Blogging for Success

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Monday Marketing: Blogging for Success Blogs. Everyone seems to have one. Most authors for sure do, their editors, friends, even family insist we need a blog to help sell our books. We agree, we can see the benefits of having … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Speech Threatened?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Romans 8:13-14 – 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by … Continue reading →

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Marketing Ripples

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Throw a rock in a pool of water and watch how far the ripples move out from the center, where the rock landed. Our book promotions are much the same, especially online. We don’t know who will read and react … Continue reading →

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Writing to Sell

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Writers write. We’ve all heard it. At workshops, in magazines, and from our writing friends. It’s practically a mantra, “writers write, writers write, writers write…” Those words are usually used in talking about writing our projects. WE hear, either in … Continue reading →

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Marketing Monday

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Second day of the new year, how are the resolutions going? Did you make any writing/marketing goals. Marketing Mondays is all about sharing marketing tips and ideas. How do you market your books? Social media, a blog, a website, book … Continue reading →

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