Two New Reviews

I've posted these latest reviews on my Wordpress blog, It's All About the Books!  Click on the link to get to each, or check out the books on Amazon, Shelfari, Barnes & Noble or Goodreads.  They are also on LibraryThing.

And a reminder: Miracle Belle, A Horse with a Secret is still free as a Kindle through Tuesday, 10/1/13 and Twisted Vine: An Anthology of Short Stories and Poems is still free as a Kindle through Wednesday, 10/2/13.

Five star review for TREE & SKY: The Secrets of Meshyah's World

http://booksbyjvd.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/tree-sky-review-5-stars/







Four stars for Where the Horses Run, Book I, Mass Extinction

http://booksbyjvd.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/a-review-by-a-horse-lover-reader/






HAPPY READING, EVERYONE!

Ways you can help your favourite author(s)!

A. Piper Burgi, a self-published author/writer, has written a wonderful short article that repeats what you may say to friends and family and they nod, "um-hum," and never follow through--too busy, don't know how to get to that, I tried but it didn't work, etc., etc.  Well, here it is from someone else.  Sometimes and somehow something becomes more important when said by an "outsider."  Now you can say it without saying it yourself.  I hope they pay attention this time.
Here is her article to share.

Perhaps you are not aware that every time you click that “like” button or write a customer review you are helping an author. Writing a book takes many hours and dedication. Often it takes an author away from their loved ones. Most authors get paid much less than you might think; most of them write because they love to tell a story. The one or two dollars they make in royalties per book barely buys that next cup of coffee that fuels the next chapter. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme…it’s a labour of love and a complete stranger can pull them into the depths of despair or lift them up with just one review. It can take months and sometimes even years to write a book. It takes even longer to design the cover artwork, edit the contents and then publish it. After that most authors have to give up even more of their spare time to market and promote their book(s). Please give something back in return! Leave a review, even if it’s just two sentences! Authors thrive on feedback! Help them get noticed by leaving high-star rating or click the “like” button! Every little bit helps! Tell your friends, family members, your local library or bookstore about the author and their work! And above all…keep reading! =)

Latest Release

I'm excited to announce that the second book in my trilogy, Where the Horses Run, Sacred Hills, is now available.  Check it out on Amazon for the book or the Kindle from my author page HERE.
The Kindle Look Inside feature has the prologue to the middle of chapter four.  Read them to determine if this big book is for you.  If you haven't read Book I, Mass Extinction, check it out HERE.  It has the prologue to the first third of chapter five available for your reading determination.  I hope you find it intriguing.

Concept Video Shows The Book Of The Future

http://wp.me/p2DG92-gq

Another blog on my Wordpress site.

The Writer's Job

http://www.nybooks.com/blogs/nyrblog/2012/feb/28/writers-job/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=February%2028%202012&utm_content=February%2028%202012%20CID_195731e3751cf26ce0870891a2cb4dba&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=The%20Writers%20Job

I found this article by Tim Parks of the NYTimes through my tumblr.com connection (again).  It has a lot of meaning for writers of today.

The Coveted 'Liebster' Award

http://booksbyjudithvictoriadouglas.wordpress.com/2012/12/06/the-coveted-liebster-award/

I've been nominated for the Liebster.  Many of you may know about it, but for those who don't, its really a get-to-know-you on the web for newer blogs with less than 200 followers.  I may have put a few on my nominee list with more than a 200, because I didn't check and I'm not sure.  I just hope they haven't done it already.
If you want to see my 11 unknown facts and 11 answered question, along with the 11 questions I created for my 11 nominees, you'll have to visit the link above.  Since this blog is mostly for reblogging and Billy posted my wordpress blog address I felt it best to do it this way.
Follow the links back for some fun and comedy.  And consider following one of my blogs.  Leave a comment if you're so inclined.  Any old brain pop will do to add to the lot, but your comedy must stay clean to remain on my sites.
Enjoy.