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Wow, you’re in for a treat today. Not only do I have an interview with Karina, but I also have a brand new trailer for this newest book of hers. So how about I start with the trailer. Enjoy, we’ll be back shortly. Okay, we’re back. Welcome back Karina. I think we’ve kept our [...] Norma Jean’s Sun Kris Courtney Charleston, SC Harvard Girl Word Services First edition 2009 287 pages $19.95 ISBN: 05780205099 or 978-0578020594 “It took every ounce of medical training and experience for the doctor to summon the courage [to tell the parents] the circumstances demanded.” Norma had what anyone could call a normal birthing, but it [...] This week we have with us here at Gloria’s Corner the author of Norma Jean’s Sun, Kris Courtney. I want to welcome him here for his visit with us. Today I will post an interview with Kris and tomorrow, or at the latest by weeks end, I will post a book review of his book [...] I thought it would be interesting to share a bit about the history of printing in North America since most of my readers are both writers and readers. Printing began in 1676 in Boston by John Foster. The first press in Philadelphia was set by William Bradford whose first work issued was an almanac [...] Writers who write for publication should know how to proofread, so that he may be able to do this work quickly and accurately. After all, you don’t want to submit copy that is loaded with typos, and other errors, do you? Errors are most readily detected if a card is used to cover all [...] Headlines are the short lines of text that catches our eyes and makes us want to read an article, press release, etc. But how does one go about creating effective headlines? In this short introduction to headlines I’ll try to show you. Functions of Headlines Headlines developed from mere labels indicating the kind of reading [...] The reading and editing of copy consists of any or all of the following five tasks: (1) Correcting all errors in word usage or in facts. (2) Ensuring the story conforms to the “style” used by the publication or publisher. (3) Improving the story when needed. (4) Catching and eliminating libelous matter. (5) Writing or [...] You have to check out this awesome Movie Maker by xtranormal.com To test it out I created this short movie. What do you think? Is it awesome or not? [...] I’d like to introduce you to an author who is also in my critique group (and no, I had not critiqued this project). Welcome, Mary, glad you could join me here today. I’ve posted a book review of your book below, but I thought it would be fun to also have my readers get to [...] Mary Jo Nickum Mom’s Story: a Child Learns About MS Chalet Publishers, 2009, 74 pages, $9.95 ISBN: 978-098408365-7 Fiction “I found Mom sitting on the floor and I rushed to her as she started to get up.” Amy, the youngest child of three children was worried, scared, and puzzled about what was happening to her [...] |
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