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 Writers in the Sky Podcast and Blog
• Proof Copy of the Sid Series
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
21 Oct 2009 at 6:33pm
var addthis_pub="writersinthesky";I got the proof copy of The Sid Series today. The cover looks fantastic! The interior? Not so much.
Things really look different in print than they do on the screen! I've got about 50 changes to make to the layout before I can offer the book to the public. If only I had printed the book out before now. I hope to meet with my technical book guru tomorrow to get these changes underway.
Then, it's back to Lightning Source to upload the revised book interior. I promise, I will get this book done! I have to; my 8-year-old grandson, Sidney, is going to be my podcast guest next Friday! He's the main character in the book and I can't let him down!
I could write another book about all the things not to do when self-publishing a book. Maybe I should have used a publish-on-demand service to bring this book to market, but nooooo, I have to do things the hard way. :) I'm sure I'll be better at this when I publish my next book. If only I could get college credits for attending the School of Hard Knocks and Experience. Hmmmmm....
 Yvonne Perry
Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
http://writersinthesky.com
     
• Author Ercell Hoffman Joins Us Today to Discuss Her New Novel
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
23 Oct 2009 at 6:00am
var addthis_pub="writersinthesky"Author Author Ercell Hoffman will be talking with WITS author's assistant Sarah Moore today to discuss her book USA Anytime Anyplace. This novel shares the story of Kithira Manoff, a woman who faces repeated instances of discrimination and heartache but displays a strong determination to triumph over all of the struggles.
Ms. Hoffman will be discussing how she developed the character of Kithira, the meaning behind the title of her book, how she has been marketing her book, and the writing projects she has planned for future publication.
Ercell Hoffman is an experienced writer who has written articles for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, The Los Angeles Times, The Long Beach Press-Telegram, and The Los Angeles Sentinel. Her first book, The Acknowledgement, was published in 1978.
Click here to listen... to the entire interview.
You may visit the Amazon website or Ms. Hoffman's page at the Outskirts Press website to purchase your copy of USA Anytime Anyplace.
Yvonne Perry
Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
http://writersinthesky.com
  
• The Sidney of the Sid Series is Coming to WITS Podcast
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
26 Oct 2009 at 5:06am
var addthis_pub="writersinthesky";Some of today’s children are showing early signs of a having a deep understanding of spiritual concepts. But not many parents, grandparents, and teachers know how to relate to the spiritually-gifted child, much less how to help him or her develop spiritual intellect and use these mystical gifts properly.
This Friday, October 30, Yvonne Perry's 8-year-old grandson, Sidney, will be the guest on Writers in the Sky Podcast. Sidney is the inspiration and the main character in the holistic stories of The Sid Series, A Collection of Holistic Stories for Children.
 Using adorable and entertaining stories, The Sid Series gives examples of how spiritually gifted youngsters experience the paranormal in their everyday lives. From seeing ghosts in his closet at night to healing with herbs infused with the magic of the full moon, Sid and Von-Von explore some of the many ways spiritual children of all ages express their unique and powerful views.
The stories in The Sid Series collection of holistic stories for children were originally published as e-books that could be downloaded for $3 each. Now, all twelve stories are available in one f... ( cont'd )
• Rhythm Can't Keep Time, Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
27 Oct 2009 at 6:00am
 Denver author Deondriea Cantrice is excited to report the re-launch of her book Rhythm Can’t Keep Time, Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough (ISBN 9780615327136) with GSH Publishing scheduled for release in November 2009.
Can people really be two halves of the same whole? If so, Sterling and Sheridyn are a perfect fit. Sterling is intelligent, has a great sense of humor and a charming personality. After experiencing one betrayal after another, he has put his heart under lock and key. When beautiful Sheridyn enters his life, will he be willing to unlock the one place no one can enter? Or, will he be afraid of another disappointment?
Sheridyn is a vibrant, witty, young lady who can mesmerize men with her captivating smile and magnetic personality. After her first love left her broken hearted, she vowed to never love again…until she meets the handsome Sterling. When Sterling and Sheridyn’s worlds collide, will they be able to control the passion between them? Or will their harmonic rhythm laced in humor and vicarious personas cause this seductive dance to burn up in flames?
Rhythm Can’t Keep Time, Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough is a sensual, passionate urban lo... ( cont'd )
• Yvonne Perry - Skype An Author Network
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
28 Oct 2009 at 5:11am
Did you know that an author can visit your classroom virtually? Thanks to Skype An Author Network, I can come visit your class or group whenever you desire. The only equipment required is a computer and Skype's free software.
The visits are initiated by email and/or phone between the author and the teacher and/or librarian.
Learn how to have me visit your home or classroom to read from The Sid Series of children's holistic stories! Yvonne Perry - Skype An Author Network
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Yvonne Perry
Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
http://writersinthesky.com
  
• Progressive Blog Tour for Children's Holistic Book
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
29 Oct 2009 at 4:37am
Yvonne Perry is hoping to network with about 20 blog owners to help get the word out about her children’s book of holistic (body, mind, spirit) stories. Each book teaches skills such as following inner guidance, being true to one’s self, or overcoming fear. Modeled after the lessons Yvonne's grandson, Sidney, these are great for the classroom, young readers, or toddlers being nurtured at home.
 Think of a progressive dinner where you travel to one house for the appetizer, another house for the soup; at the next stop, you get an entrée, etc. Now, put that into book and Internet terms, and you get a virtual blog tour. Your blog could be one of the “houses” or stops on Yvonne’s virtual book tour. She would love to make a guest appearance on blogs that have to do with parenting, grand-parenting, children, family, spirituality, inner guidance, communicating with angels, healing, diversity, death of a pet, or recycling.
If you would be willing to participate on a date between Nov. 26 and Dec. 10, please let Yvonne know. She will help you invite folks to come to your blog and partake of the goodies that you offer as the host. Yvonne will even provide the goodie... ( cont'd )
• Podcast Schedule for November
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
29 Oct 2009 at 6:00am
 November 6
Charles Toftoy will be joining the podcast to discuss his new book It’s in the Eyes. This novel, set in Washington, D.C., focuses on the murders of four university co-eds whose killer uses the rituals practiced by a gang in India several centuries ago. Lars Nielsen, a college professor, brings together his Alpha Team of private citizens to solve the crime. Mr. Toftoy will be discussing how he developed his characters, why he incorporated the idea of ritualistic killing, and whether or not readers can expect more books involving the Alpha Team.
November 12
Abe Rosa joins the podcast to share his new release entitled The Drummer. Mr. Rosa wrote this book as an extension of his Christian faith, hoping to share with readers an example of strength in courage in convictions. The book focuses on a young woman who is the greatest drummer in the world and who now faces the greatest challenge. Her mother has been captured by the government. Abe Rosa will tell the audience why he chose a drummer as his voice in the book, what he hopes readers will take away from reading his work, and how he is marketing this new release.
November 13
Our younger listeners an... ( cont'd )
• The Sid Series ~ A Collection of Holistic Stories for Children
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
29 Oct 2009 at 10:00pm
Writers in the Sky Podcast interviews a very special guest today and he's the youngest guest we've ever had on the show. Sidney McCurley is Yvonne's 8-year-old grandson, and he's the inspiration behind the series of children’s books written by Writers in the Sky owner Yvonne Perry.
The two of them enjoyed adventures which led to the writing of The Sid Series of holistic stories. Through these stories children can learn wonderful lessons about love, acceptance, using spiritual gifts, and much more.
The individual stories were published as separate e-books and sell for $3 each on Yvonne's Web site. Now, the print version containing all twelve stories is available. Please visit The Sid Series Web page to learn more.
Inspired by adventures Yvonne has had with her first-born grandson named Sidney, each story in The Sid Series (ISBN:9780982572207) focuses on skills such as overcoming fear, being environmentally conscious, helping others, being true to one’s self, and following inner guidance.
This collection of body-mind-spirit stories highlights unique lessons about love, acceptance, self-worth, caring for the body, diversity, facing fears, dealing with change,... ( cont'd )
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• Author Charles Toftoy to Join Podcast This Friday
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
2 Nov 2009 at 6:00am
var addthis_pub="writersintheskBe sure to tune into the Writers in the Sky podcast this Friday as our author's assistant Sarah Moore sits down with Charles Toftoy to discuss his new release It's in the Eyes. This book tells the story of a team of private citizens, known as the Alpha Team, who use their diverse set of talents to investigate crimes. Led by a professor named Lars Nielsen, the team is now hoping to solve the recent murders of coeds in Washington, D.C. These murders, inspired by the Thuggees of several centuries ago who terrorized India, have the entire region gripped by fear.
Dr. Toftoy brings a rich background in academics, business, and the military to his plot and the characters found on the pages of It's in the Eyes.
Please visit the Amazon website to purchase It's in the Eyes.
Title of Document: Book Review
Book Title: It’s in the Eyes
Author: Charles Toftoy
ISBN: 978-1-4327-1196-2
Publisher: OutskirtsPress.com
Genre and Target Market: thriller; fiction; criminal psychology
Publication Date: 2009
Book Length in Pages: 312
Book Review by Sarah Moore
You know that you’ve hit the literary jackpot when you find a novel that combines several of your... ( cont'd )
• Test-Market with Self-Publishing: Get Your Ideas Reader Ready
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
3 Nov 2009 at 6:00am
Notes from “Test-Market with Self-Publishing: Get Your Ideas Reader Ready”
Kati Neville is co-author of Fix, Freeze, Feast (Storey Publishing, 2007) and an expert on self-publishing. She was quite successful with self-publishing, and was a great resource for those interested in publishing their own works.
Kati Neville asked some key questions for writers to explore when thinking self-publishing:
1.) How is your idea unique? What resources are similar/different from it? Make the business case for your project without emotion.
2.) Who is your market?
3.) Who will sell it?
4.) Competition?
5.) Think about timing, try to tie into key events.
Read more here.. http://tinyurl.com/yjx9zrq
Yvonne Perry
Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
http://writersinthesky.com
  
• Organizing, Putting Together, and Writing a Non-Fiction Book
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
4 Nov 2009 at 6:00am
A non-fiction book is built, then written. The key to finishing a book is having a plan that organizes the steps from start to finish. Learn how this ghostwriter puts a book together.
There are several key components to writing a non-fiction book and you really need a plan. Sure, you can sit down and start typing or writing and just see where things go, but you may find that you get stuck after the first few chapters. You may even be tempted to give up when you find the task overwhelming. I have used this plan to write about twenty books.
1. Decide on a working title. This may change later, but you need a title when referring to the book in any of the preliminary stages. Your title should be short and easy to remember. Include keywords that people might use to search for a book on your subject. The subtitle needs to further explain what the book is about. If someone reads your title and subtitle and still has to ask what the book is about, you need to rethink your titles.
2. Get the domain name for your book title. Get several versions (.com, .net, .org, .info) and purchase domains that have keywords that refer to your book. For example, if your book is ti... ( cont'd )
• November Issue of Writers in the Sky E-zine is Now Available!
by write_on_yvonne@comcast.net (Yvonne Perry Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services)
4 Nov 2009 at 5:15pm
The November issue of Writers in the Sky E-zine is now available at
http://writersinthesky.com/ezine/news-nov09.html. Enjoy articles about writing, publishing, and book marketing, find networking opportunities, read poetry and book reviews, and find out who will be the guests on our podcast.
Archived issues for the past four years may be read at http://writersinthesky.com/writing-newsletter.html.
If you would like to contribute an article, announcement, poem, or other material to our free monthly e-zine, please see the submission guidelines at http://writersinthesky.com/writing-newsletter.html#guidelines
Yvonne Perry,
Owner of Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
http://writersinthesky.com
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Writers in the Sky Creative Writing Services
http://writersinthesky.com
  
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Newsroom (Index)
1. Working Writers, 2. Fast Cash Freelance, 3. Screenwriting News, 4. Writers Write, 5. Writers in the Sky, 6. Study Student News,7. Freelance Blogging News, 8. Photography News, 9. Graphic Design News, 10. E-Media Tidbits, 11. Bloggers Blog,
12. Creative Freelancing, 13. Copyright Law, 14. Book Deals,
15. Book Publishing News,16. Readers Read, 17. Literacy News,
18. Write Better, 19. Horror Fiction News |
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