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Aug 16

With so many outstanding and exceptional authors hitting the shelves lately, how is it possible to keep up? Literature has morphed during the last few years brilliantly. Although fine literature can been found through all ages, recently it appears to have emerged into thought provoking and introspective works, able of changing the way we view the world around us. Science-fiction and fantasy books now transport us to inventive worlds we never could’ve dreamed up on our own. Autobiographies are written in the frankest of styles, letting us capture a real image of what the topic’s heart is really about. On top of it all, who knew there were so many mind-boggling puzzle novels just waiting to be jumped on and solved? Literature is literally prospering these days.
With the attack of purely brilliant literature, comes the arrival of audio books. Quite an easy platform, audio books were created to help catch all of your favourite books in a well thought out format. With the sounds of MP3’s echoing in the majority of our ears daily, why not listen to books the same way? Now we can thanks to many online suppliers of audio books. Simply log online and dive into the ocean of literature in front of your eyes. There’s something for everyone with audio books. Even youngsters can enjoy listening to all their favorite stories with audio books. Need something to help travel go by faster? Want to occupy those moments commuting with something productive? Audio books are your way to go.
Finding quality literature is easier than ever. All genres are included in the search ensuring you find precisely what you are after. Now you can keep track of what exactly is coming out, ensuring you may be able to enjoy every novel possible.

Here you may discover everything from historical classics to current day memoirs. Expounded by some of the best ( and preferred ) voices in the business, you may enjoy audio books to pieces. Nothing can take the place of good literature, but there is many ways to like it. Audio books keep quality literature in your life while accomplishing everything else you want to, simultaneously. If you want your folks to enjoy good books, start by introducing them to audio books. Even those who don’t like to readwill love it.
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Aug 16

The very first step is having the necessary writing skills to produce a children’s book, not a need to learn to write. If you have successfully written a children’s book, a natural preceding step is to find a publisher who may be interested in printing your manuscript and distributing it to the general public. Granted, the actual book writing process might be difficult, but getting the book published may prove to be more challenging. There are many tools available on the market that will help you learn to write a query letter, even how to find a literary agent, as well as other tips and practices that would allow you as a writer to get your foot in the door. However, there are three basic areas where you need to be strong in order to accomplish the task of finding a publisher for your children’s book.

Research the Industry

Publishing children’s books is an industry in and of itself within the larger frame of book publishing. There are children’s book publishers who specialize in certain types of themed books, while there are others that publish generally any type of children’s book. If you’ve not already written the book, you’ll need to define what its niche category will be and learn to write to this particular children’s subject. Is your writing a fantasy book? Is it a life lesson learning book teaching morals or manners? Is it about relationships? These are important considerations that need to be taken into account before you execute a sales pitch to get your manuscript published. There is no sense taking the book to a particular publisher who is not interested in a children’s educational book but is only looking for first-person stories. It is always highly recommended that you do a little bit of Internet research about particular children’s book publishers examining the recent titles for subject matter in order to ascertain which company may suit your particular publishing needs.

Color Me Picture-ful

Although you don’t have to particularly need to be an illustrator, you won’t necessarily need to have one before submitting a manuscript. Too often writers get hung up on collaborating with a local illustrator in a misconceived notion that providing images with the words is going to make the book that much more acceptable. Most publishers already have associations with a group of artists that they like to work with when publishing a new children’s book. However, if you are both the author and an illustrator, you may want to add to your query letter the fact that the story and the artwork can be considered separately, so you do not lose out if they really do like the story, but want to pass on the illustration.

Perseverance

One of the stark realities of the publishing world, no matter what the niche, is the aspect of rejection. Anyone who is new to the game should be prepared to receive rejection. Many children’s book publishers will work with experienced and previously published authors, they work with those they have worked with in the past, and yes, thus creating a situation of how do you become a previously published author. There are lessons to be learned from rejection letters. Often, editors at publishing houses will give you a little bit of critique or hints that will help you better learn to write. Increasing your chances at success.

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Aug 15

Do you like to read teen fantasy books? I do. They can be pretty exciting, can’t they? How many of you like non-fiction as well? My favorite place to go is a bookstore and hunt for exciting books.I know they have the new electronic books, and they’re fine on a trip, to slip in your bag. etc, but I still love a bookstore where you can wander around looking at books with a cup of java chip in your hand from their coffee bar. Do you like doing that? Fun isn’t it?

 Any teen that enjoys fantasy, magic, new love and family, might want to look at my ebook. What is your favorite book? I have to admit, mine are books about Harry Potter. Vampires have never been my thing, but got to admit Bella and her boyfriend are pretty neat.But that’s about as far as I go with vampires. If your interested in the paranormal. there is an interesting ebook I have too.

Being an author has taken twenty years and a lot of hard work, but I truly enjoy it. Reading books, writing books and even talking about them is such a part of my life. I’m one that loves to write on certain issues that makes people think. And hopefully help them to seek out truth for themselves. 

Its actually fun to talk about different subjects [ clean subjects ] to learn more and gain more knowledge. I’d love to hear from kids that are psysic too. I’d like to know more about your experiences. This can be an interesting subject as well. If you have a question or want an answer about what was said in this article, by all means leave a comment. I will try to answer it.

Jo morris is an author who worked for a hometown newspaper for twelve years and studied with the

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Aug 15

Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist is a perfect example of the saying ‘good things come in small packages’. The simple little tale conveys a very powerful and inspirational message. First published in Portuguese in 1988, it is considered a modern classic.

Alchemy, derived from the Arabic word al-kimia, is both a philosophy and an ancient practice focused on the attempt to change base metals into gold, investigating the preparation of the “elixir of longevity”, and achieving ultimate wisdom, involving the improvement of the alchemist as well as the making of several substances described as possessing unusual properties. (Wikipedia)

The protagonist in this magical fable is a young shepherd of simple means named Santiago. He crosses paths with a King who teaches the young boy the value of reading the signs the world presents us, even in our dreams. The boy’s subsequent search for hidden treasure takes him across country borders and brings him into contact with both the deceitful and noblest of humanity. He learns the value of persistence and hard work, the value of humility and the value of honour and bravery. Particularly touching is Santiago’s interaction with a crystal merchant who was hesitant to follow his dreams for fear of succeeding. The young boy’s courage in seizing opportunities and overcoming adversity inspired all those he came into contact with.

Santiago’s search for hidden treasure is presented as a metaphor for life. Coelho introduces the concept of one’s Personal Legend, or destiny. Appealingly though, this destiny is not presented as something that will simply fall into one’s lap, but something one needs to strive for. Too often in this inspirational genre readers are given the impression that if we simply wish for something long enough with the purest of intentions, then that wish will come into being. This simple tale reminds us that anything worth having must be worked for and that one does not gain in life without first risking loss. We are also reminded that treasures can come in the form of both material objects and experiences.

Coelho, through this allegorical fable, asserts that life is a journey with an infinite series of decision points, and that the world, if one observes it carefully enough, provides all the information needed to choose the right paths in order to fulfil our dreams.

Although a simple and almost childlike story on one level, The Alchemist has a disarming and beguiling depth to it that will entrance readers of all ages. Its themes are universal and can and should be embraced by people of all races, creeds and religions. At its core, it is a story about doing what is right and noble, and being rewarded for it. This is a must read.

More than 30 million copies of The Alchemist have been sold and it has been translated into more than 67 languages. Other titles by this prolific author include ‘The Valkyries’, ‘By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept’, ‘Veronika Decides to Die’, ‘The Devil and Miss Prym’, ‘Eleven Minutes’, ‘Like the Flowing River’, ‘The Witch of Portobello’ and ‘The Fifth Mountain’.

This review, along with many others, appears on my Booklover Book Reviews website ( www.bookloverbookreviews.com ). I read a wide range of fiction genres, from literature and the classics, through to mystery thrillers and chick lit. My reviews convey my honest and frank opinions and do not contain spoilers.

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Aug 14

Author Cliff Ball draws on his considerable knowledge of history, folklore and Christianity to craft a convincing retelling of humanity’s time on Earth.

Told mostly from the point of view of a newly sworn-in U.S. President, we learn that Earth has existed under the shadow of secrets and lies for thousands of years. As Noah was building his wooden ark to escape the flood, a highly developed race of people called Terrans was designing starships and planning to leave the Earth entirely.

The Terrans travel to an Earth-like planet and set up a colony, naming it Terra. They explore their new system and meet many friendly cultures. They also meet the Ragnor, a race obsessed with military conquest. The Ragnor attack Terran ships relentlessly and without cause.

Soon the Terrans return to Earth to see if their human cousins have advanced. They find Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs and decide the earth humans are far too primitive to help Terra fight the Ragnor.

Some Terrans decide to interfere with human development and pose as Earth people. From the times of King Arthur to Genghis Khan, Terrans make their mark on history.

Centuries later, a spy base is set up on Mars. From Mars, the Terrans watch as the Great War explodes in Europe and later as World War Two engulfs the entire planet.

The Ragnor visit Earth in cloaked ships and begin abducting and experimenting on humans. Tales of abduction and UFOs spread around the globe. A Ragnor scout ship crashes in New Mexico in 1947. The Americans develop the Area 51 program at Roswell. The project’s mandate is to use the technology from the downed alien craft to defend the United States against her enemies.

Sixty years later, a secret starship is ready, the crew trained, and the newly elected Present must address the nation and the world. He orders the ship to attack Earth’s alien foe. Is one advanced ship enough to match the combined fleets of both Terra and Ragnor? Is America on the brink of its greatest military victory since D-Day? Or is it doomed to fail like no other combat mission in history?

Ball has written an intriguing new take on history. He keeps the pages turning, explaining historical events in his own unique style. The story builds to an explosive climax that won’t leave you disappointed.

I recommend Don’t Mess With Earth to Sci-Fi and alternative history fans.

Reviewed by WR Potter for Reader’s Choice Reviews.

Cliff Ball

author of Don’t Mess With Earth

http://www.cliffball.com

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