tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:27:30 +0000ONE MOMENT AT A TIME ON CLUCULZ LAKEhttp://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/cluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)Blogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-7315105921220329576Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-12-22T07:28:15.842-08:00The Wall Street JournalNingManhattanfacebooknetworkingNew York CityjournalismSlate.comHoward CosellSalon.comMike's Writing workshopsportswritingMike GeffnerMichael P. Geffner has been a professional journalist for over 30 years. He's won awards for both column and feature writing from the Associated Press Sports Editors and been acknowledged 7 times by the annual Best American Sports Writing anthology.  I met Mike Geffner last year when I joined his writers group: Mike's Writing Workshop. It didn't take long to realize that this was a man on http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-with-awarding-winning.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-7122532427328506658Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +00002009-12-19T03:00:01.601-08:00Author Marketing ExpertsInc.Cliffhangermarketingpostcard mailinginterviewPenny C. Sansevieri Penny C. Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a best-selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. Her company is one of the leaders in the publishing industry and has developed some of the most cutting-edge book marketing campaigns. She is the author of five books, including Book to Bestseller which has been called the "http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-with-book-marketing-expert_18.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-433510286400415531Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-12-18T17:50:52.971-08:00BloggerLinkUpIdeaLadyCathy StuckerinterviewbloggingConnect with CathyAs the Idea Lady, Cathy Stucker helps authors, professionals and entrepreneurs build the businesses of their dreams. Cathy is the author of several books, audio programs and other information products, and she has more websites than we can list here. Sign up for Cathy's free IdeaLady Insider newsletter at http://IdeaLady.com/, access her resources for authors and publishers at http://http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/as-idea-lady-cathy-stucker-helps.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-3024117845775403789Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:27:00 +00002009-12-18T17:49:59.194-08:00Bill GatesWriter's DigestChicago TribunemarketinginterviewJohn KremerPlayboyThe New York TimesUSA Today7 Easy Steps to Writing a NovelOpen HorizonsCharlie Rosepublishing John Kremer is an acknowledged expert on book publishing and marketing. Besides being the owner of a publishing company (Open Horizons in Taos, New Mexico), he is the editor of the Book Marketing Tip of the Week newsletter. John is the author of a number of books on publishing and marketing, including 1001 Ways to Market Your Books: For Authors and Publishers (6th Edition), The Complete http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-with-book-marketing-expert.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-7356899866502643959Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:47:00 +00002009-12-18T17:49:06.943-08:00What Writers Need to Know About PublishingTime Warner Book GroupRobert KiyosakiWriters DigestSandra BrownNelson DeMilleMichael ConnellyRandom HouseJerry D. SimmonsJames Patterson Jerry D. Simmons, Author, Publisher, Speaker, is a 25-year veteran of New York publishing with Random House and the former Time Warner Book Group, retired as VP, Director Field Sales. 
Over the years he has worked on books written by such bestselling authors as: Robert Kiyosaki James Patterson Sandra Brown Nicholas Sparks Nelson DeMille Michael Connelly He has also worked on such multi-millionhttp://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-with-marketing-expert-jerry-d.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-4854685804899680415Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:17:00 +00002009-12-11T07:34:40.878-08:00Ace/RocFive Star PressNancy HolznerinterviewDeadtownDear Author Nancy Holzner grew up in western Massachusetts with her nose stuck in a book. This meant that she tended to walk into things, wore glasses before she was out of elementary school, and forced her parents to institute a “no reading at the dinner table” rule. It was probably inevitable that she majored in English in college and then, because there were still a lot of books she wanted to read, http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-with-author-nancy-holzner.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-1956671732370381965Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:17:00 +00002009-12-10T08:28:49.285-08:00Phyllis Zimbler MillerMiller MosaicQueens of Book MarketingmarketingCarolyn Howard-JohnsonbloggingMrs. LieutenantVietnamguestThe Net is full of fascinating people, and one of them is Phyllis Zimbler Miller. Please welcome back Phyllis Z. Miller, marketing expert and author of Mrs. Lieutenant.  How to Write Blog Posts When You are Blogging to Market a Novel   by Phyllis Zimbler Miller Publishing a non-fiction book will usually make it easy for you to write a blog dedicated to your book.  The non-fiction subject of http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-write-blog-posts-when-you-are.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-422547995139103606Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:39:00 +00002009-12-09T08:10:02.912-08:00Magic StrikesNancy HolznerDeath's Mistress.Ilona AndrewsDeadtownKaren ChancePlease welcome Nancy Holzner, author of the newly released DEADTOWN. Nancy's coming back for an interview on Friday for an interview. They call it Deadtown: the city’s quarantined section for its inhuman and undead residents. Most humans stay far from its borders — but Victory Vaughn, Boston’s only professional demon slayer, isn’t exactly human… Vicky’s demanding job keeping the city safe http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/nancy-holzner-author-of-deadtown.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-3309100615036187918Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:41:00 +00002009-12-08T09:44:15.118-08:00Deep InsideJodi LeeSharp TeethToby BarlowMichele LeeinterviewTwitterPolly FrostStar WarsThe Princess BrideRotRon HubbardRon JeremyKim PaffenrothzombiesIt's my pleasure to interview Michele Lee today. You have to check out her site to appreciate what an incredible writer this woman is. If you have a question on writing, blogging, publishing, anything related to the business, now's your chance. Michele Lee writes horror, science fiction and fantasy from the relative safety of her haunted house in the oldest section of Louisville, Ky. When she http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-with-horror-author-michele.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-4128576516265457545Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +00002009-12-07T09:34:42.256-08:00interview.Cluculz LakeVirtual Book TourKaren and Robyn I'm over at Karen and Robyn's Virtual Book Tour today. Please stop by and say hi. Before you go, here's this morning's sunrise. http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/im-over-at-karen-and-robyns-virtual.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-9080462051478767414Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:10:00 +00002009-12-07T16:03:17.798-08:00Phyllis Zimbler MillerWriting for Childrenguest bloggingMichele LeeKaren and RobynJerry D. Simmonslamas Monday, Dec 7th, tomorrow, I'm being interviewed at Karen and Robyn's blog. Please stop by if you have any questions about Dead Witness or would like to leave a comment.  Karen and Robyn - Writing for Children:  Tuesday, I'm interviewing Horror, Fantasy and SF author Michele Lee. Michele is the author of ROT. Thursday, my guest blogger is Phyllis Zimbler Miller. Phyllis is discussing Blogginghttp://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/karen-and-robyn-writing-for-children.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-3469379104981640251Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:29:00 +00002009-12-06T09:31:21.450-08:00Chuggin McCoffeee-books7 Easy Steps to Writing a Novelguest Please welcome back my guest host, Chuggin McCoffee. Chuggin McCoffee is a coffee fanatic that has spent the entirety of his career cultivating and studying all of the best uses and brewing styles for optimal coffee and espresso flavor. His specialty site for all coffee needs, supplies, and Commercial Coffee Makers can be found at www.thecoffeebump.com. Turn Your Novel Into a Promotional http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/turn-your-novel-into-promotional-e-book.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-464264677578443362Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:21:00 +00002009-12-06T18:57:12.068-08:00Christian WriterSpread The WordopeningKatherine SwartsAre Cults a Serious ThreatClub DrugsBeginningsgueststory breakdown. toolsIt's my pleasure to have Katherine Swarts back with us. This time Katherine talks about something we all (published or not) need to remember.  Please give a warm welcome to Spread the Word founder and inspirational poet, Katherine Swarts. GETTING READERS TO BITE INTO YOUR STORY by Katherine Swarts Schedules get more cluttered every decade. It’s hard today to convince people to make time to http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/getting-readers-to-bite-into-your-story.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-1680369163895167384Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:28:00 +00002009-12-06T19:20:10.407-08:00Show Don't TellChristian WriterGenetic DisordersSpread The WordKatherine SwartsInspirational PoetryAre Cults a Serious ThreatClub DrugsguestDON’T “TELL” READERS, OR THEY WON’T WANT TO KNOW Everyone who’s read a how-to-write book has heard it: “Show, don’t tell.” But, what, really, is the difference between showing and telling? If a story’s protagonist implements a technical procedure step by step, is the author “telling” by walking the reader through, or “showing” the procedure through the character’s eyes? The answer is the sort http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/yardstick-for-show-dont-tell.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-3438339272516348650Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:53:00 +00002009-12-01T15:01:09.490-08:00University of Ottawa. teen fictionMoonbeam Chldren's Book Awareds (Gold Medal) Watching JulyBest Laid PlansOkanaganbook reviewsChristine HartChristine Hart Best Laid Plans Teen Fiction James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publisher 150 pages, $9.95 978155277465 When parents are the problem.  What do you do if it's your parents that are leading you down a destructive path? Award-winning children's writer CHRISTINE HART asked herself that same question when as an employment counsellor she was meeting at-risk youth who were in just that http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/12/ill-get-you-where-it-hurts.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-301522315200108333Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-11-30T09:20:20.688-08:00Deadly EnterpriseChristopher HoareGuinea HenguestThe Wild Cat VictoryMy husband recently rescued a Guinea Hen from a farm down the road. She was in dire straits and had he not brought her home for some R&R, I doubt she would have lived through the night; her feet were freezing and she couldn't walk. In the spring she'll go back to the farm, but meanwhile, her and her friend Mr. Rooster are our guests; Mr. Rooster was being pecked by the occupants of the hen house http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/guinea-hen-gets-bathed.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-4165239460947839045Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:49:00 +00002009-11-28T08:04:21.787-08:00Jack London PrizeMarketing in the Digital AgeStaying AfloatCharacter Developmentwriter's blockbloggingHusbands May Come and Go but Friends are ForeverJudith Marshallguest Please welcome today's guest host Judith Marshall. Judith Marshall is a author of Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever, winner of the Jack London Prize awarded by the California Writers Club. She is currently working on her second novel, Staying Afloat, the story of a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother who morphs into a sex-starved adulteress. SOME DO'S AND DON'T ABOUT CHARACTERhttp://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/writing-advice-from-author-judith.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-542719139048576205Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:16:00 +00002009-11-29T18:38:32.906-08:00Show Don't TellPhyllis Zimbler MillerChristopher HoareKatherine SwartsJanet ReidBill CameronBlackeyed PeasFrenchJudith MarshallI Got A FeelingUniversity of Ottawa. YouTubeCourtesy of Janet Reid, Literary Agent and Bill Cameron, here's a video from the University of Ottawa. Some things must be viewed to be truly appreciated. Show don't Tell. Song: I Got a Feeling by Black Eyed Peas Some of my upcoming guests are: Judith Marshall    Chris Hoare     Katherine Swarts       Phyllis Zimbler Miller I'm also doing a series of interviews with 5 of today's best http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/httpwww.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-2098467679799628807Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:12:00 +00002009-11-27T12:05:50.387-08:00Kathrine Neff PerryTHANKSGIVINGWe're very grateful that you were all able to share our big day with us yesterday. Thank you for all the good wishes. It was indeed a proud moment seeing our son dressed in the official Vancouver 2010 Olympic suit and carrying the torch. What a thrill. In honour of all my special American friends, my dear buddy Kathrine Neff Perry has written a post in celebration of Thanksgiving. Enjoy. And http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-thanksgiving.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-8853238305767956962Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:31:00 +00002009-11-28T08:35:05.077-08:00CoryVancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Thank you to all our family and friends, to the well-wishers at Deadly Prose, Muse Conference, KatLogicBookClub and Novels Chat Online for your warm congrats to our son Cory. If you would like to watch Cory's run, you can receive live feed at http://www.ctvolympics.ca/torch/follow-torch/index.html. Cory's run takes place today in Gagetown, New Brunswick at 3 o'clock Atlantic time. Wish we werehttp://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/our-son-vancouver-2010-torch-relay.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-5218318918028398247Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:57:00 +00002009-12-01T15:02:03.838-08:00Diana LopezJo Ann HernandezConfettiBronzewordRaisin RodriguezApolloguestJudy Goldschmidtbook reviewsConfetti Girl By Diana López Little, Brown and Company, Books for Young Readers NY 2009 ISBN 978-0-316-02955-1 Apolonia Flores is the hero of this book. Her father says about her first name, “It’s the girl form of Apollo. He was the god of the sun. Get it? It’s my way of calling you a sunflower.” Parents! What can a teen do with them? Gratefully, everyone calls her Lina. Vanessa is her best http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/confetti-girl-by-diana-lopez-little.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-7996668715700972839Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:26:00 +00002009-11-23T15:36:50.157-08:00Olympic TorchPovnewsSTRUCKSelling BooksNew Mexico Mystery/Suspense Book AwardInukshuk This is called an Inukshuk and it is one of the logos for the 2010 Olympics, held in Vancouver, BC, Canada. While it symbolizes the strength and fortitude of the Inuit people, it also says, "You are on the right path." The torch below was designed to be representative of our our nation during the Olympics. My family and I are thrilled to announce that our youngest son will be carrying http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/news-update.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-4341294685553591129Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:00 +00002009-11-20T11:31:08.893-08:00Deadly EnterpriseChristopher HoareThe Wildcat's VictorydogsguestArrivalanimals My guest today is Christopher Hoare, author of the Iskander Series: Deadly Enterprise, The Wildcat's Victory, and Arrival. Chris lives with his wife, Shirley, and two shelter dogs, Coco and Emmie, in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Although, Chris and I live only a day's drive apart, have never met, but we've worked together for over 10 years. Chris is a colleague and a friend. Please http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-guest-today-is-christopher-hoare.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-2134964763733108452Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:04:00 +00002009-11-18T19:38:33.966-08:00How to write a novelWhen to start your novelswanseditingwritingGenerally, swans don't venture this close to our side of the lake. They stay on the other side where there is wildlife, but minimal human threat. During the night, they move about, often floating closer to the homes of year-round residents; their honking penetrates the darkness. The lake has a circumference of 14 kilometres, giving the swans plenty of room to roam. This morning, we heard them http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/on-your-mark-get-ready-write.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852608330452044288.post-6890966629341116180Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +00002009-11-22T13:37:27.589-08:00Amazon.comcoffee machinesmarketinginternetwebsitebloggingKindleguestbook reviewsIphonee-booksGoogleHow to Market Your Novel Online Chuggin McCoffee is a coffee fanatic that has spent the entirety of his career cultivating and studying all of the best uses and brewing styles for optimal coffee and espresso flavor. His specialty site for all coffee needs, supplies, and Commercial Coffee Makers can be found at www.thecoffeebump.com. How To Market Your Novel Online by Chuggin McCoffee If you are hoping to gain more http://cluculzwriter.blogspot.com/2009/11/chuggin-mccoffee-how-to-market-your.htmlcluculzwriter@yahoo.ca (Joylene Nowell Butler)12