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#Reminder and #SillyPoetry

/ Marcia Meara / 28 Comments

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is my Blog Break day for the week, so I won’t be around much, if at all. (I’ll also be gone a good bit of the weekend, as I have a wildlife talk to give Saturday, and more house and yard projects scheduled for Sunday.) 

Also, some of you might remember I was having some very expensive problems with phone and internet connectivity, etc, recently. I’m happy to report that since we moved the transmitter, we are now receiving a signal throughout the house, and no longer racking up horribly expensive cellular minutes. It’s kind of like real estate, I guess … everything is about location, location, location! And here’s a silly bit of doggerel that came to me last night while I was thinking about just that. 

Wi-Fi … Why Fi?
Better yet, Where Fi?
Down low won’t fly!
It’s all about High Fi!

Told ya it was silly, but it made me smile, so I passed it on!
Have a great Freya’s Day, everyone!

Don’t Forget: $.99 Sale on All #Riverbend Books – Last Six Days!

/ Marcia Meara / 8 Comments

… to download your copies today! All three Riverbend books are still on sale for the ridiculously low price of $.99, so don’t miss out!

“Swamp Ghosts is an intriguing mystery filled with monsters, both on two legs, and four–or none at all.” – 5 Star Review
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“Gut-Wrenching, Heartbreaking, and Soul-Warming!” – 5 Star Review
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“Marcia Meara keeps the twists coming in this book! You think you have the story line figured out and BAM!!! A wonderful read!!!!!” – 5 Star Review
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So there you have it, folks! Hope you’ll take advantage of this sale today, before they’re all gone. Oh, wait.  That’s right. These are eBooks. They’ll be around a long, long time–but NOT at this price!  😁 So run, don’t walk, right on over to Amazon and download your copies today! 

#ExcerptWeek Reminder

/ Marcia Meara / 11 Comments

Just wanted to remind everyone to use the Hashtag #ExcerptWeek in your post title, and to include both your name and the name of your book there, too. It will help people find you. Also, don’t forget to use #ExcerptWeek as your category, and to list some tags to help others find the post, too. For instance, your name, the title of your book, the category (Romantic Suspense, Fantasy, etc), and anything else suitable that might make this post pop up during a search of the blog.

We want to get as many folks learning about you and your work as possible. Now go forth and have a great Excerpt Week.

#ExcerptWeek Reminder!

/ Marcia Meara / 5 Comments

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It’s here again! As you can tell from Bill Engleson’s wonderful essay, #ExcerptWeek is underway.  (From the HOME page, his post is the one directly  under this one.) Just wanted to remind you all that any writer, of any skill level, from beginner to old pro, is invited to share with us this week. This time around, we even have several children’s authors in the mix,  which will be a lot of fun, I think.

Those of you who are regular contributors to the blog, please feel free to post at will, any time between now and the end of day next Sunday. No need to clear when. I have at least one post going up from new folks every day this week, so post yours any time you wish. Let’s make this the best #ExcerptWeek, yet!

And please remember to share far and wide. That’s what it’s all about! Now enjoy Bill’s post, and keep an eye out for the rest, as they show up.  Happy reading!

A Word (or two) On Sharing

/ Marcia Meara / 74 Comments

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How About We Share?

We’ve grown so fast that many new followers may not be aware of the purpose of this blog, and many older ones might need to be reminded. Think of The Write Stuff as the corner pub or the Algonquin round table, only MUUUUCH bigger. This is where writers touch base with other writers, to share news and resources, ask questions, and offer encouragement. It’s YOUR blog, as much as mine.

To make it easier, here’s a list of some of the things you are encouraged to share here:

  1. New releases
  2. Promotions and sales
  3. Guest posts/interviews on other blogs
  4. New websites you’ve found that are helpful to writers
  5. Ideas/tips for self-marketing, especially if you’ve tried & have results to pass along
  6. Reviews (now and then) that you are really proud of, especially if they are in conjunction with a promo
  7. Publications/websites you think others will enjoy or learn from
  8. Events you’ve attended and might recommend to others in the future
  9. Ideas for building readership, both online and locally
  10. Pretty much anything you think would be of interest or helpful to other writers

This list might not be all-inclusive, because things might come up that I haven’t even considered before. But it will give you some ideas of the kinds of things you can share here, and that others will be glad to pass along for you. Everyone should remember to share your posts with the Immediate World, in the knowledge that they will receive the same sharing for their own posts.

My only rules for posting are these: no politics, no religion, and nothing overtly erotic. Sexy is fine. You know the difference, I’m sure, and if you don’t, I’ll remind you. Nicely, of course.  🙂

Now. That’s easy enough, right? So we expect to see more of you posting in the days ahead. If you are already an author/contributor, you can post at will. If you aren’t, email me, and I’ll help you.  mmeara@cfl.rr.com 

Let’s learn from each other, grow together as we master our craft, point each other toward books & sites that will teach us new things, and  help each other get the word out!

GO, us!!  😀

 

 

#FREE Today: #Harbinger – Wake-Robin Ridge Book 3

/ Marcia Meara / 15 Comments

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FREE TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY!
Harbinger: Wake-Robin Ridge Book 3

Just a quick reminder, the 3rd book in the Wake-Robin Ridge series is FREE today and tomorrow only.

The story of one man slowly being driven mad by guilt, while another grows closer to his very gifted son every day, Harbinger is full of love, laughter, and oh, yeah–shivers galore. Through it all, MacKenzie Cole  and that little boy named Rabbit form an unbreakable bond, as they work together to right a terrible wrong.

And remember, in the mountains, you can run, but you can’t hide! Not forever, and certainly not from the Black Dog!

Wake-Robin Ridge Book 1
A Boy Named  Rabbit: Wake-Robin Ridge Book 2
Harbinger: Wake-Robin Ridge Book 3

#ExcerptWeek Newsflash & Reminder

/ Marcia Meara / 6 Comments

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Today is the “Official” beginning of Excerpt Week, one of my favorite features on The Write Stuff. Please share excerpts from any of your own writing, be it already published, a work in progress, or an idea you are toying with. Post directly, if you are already an author on TWS, or send your excerpt to me, along with your bio, book covers, and Buy Links, and I’ll post it for you. (Do not post under the comments section of any thread, please.)

Throughout the day today, I’ll be uploading goodies for you to read–AND to SHARE, please. Sharing is the whole purpose of Excerpt Week, and the main focus of this blog, after all. 🙂 Let’s make this Excerpt Week the best one, ever!

We’ve already gotten a wonderful start with an  excerpt from Barb Taub. Might be the most original excerpt I’ve seen to date, but don’t let that stop you. We want to hear from as many more as possible, and I have several that will be coming through today, including my own, to get the week going with a bang. Let’s spread the word–or should I say, let’s spread OUR WORDS?

Looking forward to hearing from many more of you. Have fun, and enjoy the talent we have in this great group of folks.

 

More Info on #DeltonaAuthorsFair Please Share!

/ Marcia Meara / 2 Comments

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Deltona Regional Library hosts Authors Book Fair

Forty authors will take part in a free book fair Saturday, April 2, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave, Deltona.

The authors represent a wide range of genres including children’s literature, Florida and American history, mysteries, spirituality, memoirs, poetry and outdoor guides.

Authors and potential authors can attend the following half-hour classes:

  • 9:30 a.m.: “Keep the creative juices flowing” with Kimberly Cline, a published author, photographer and owner of Funky Trunk Treasures in DeLand
  • 10 a.m.: “Traditional vs. self-publishing” with Melinda Clayton, who has published numerous books and owns Thomas-Jacob Publishing
  • 10:30 a.m.: “Marketing your book on social media” with Gerri Bauer, an author and member of Romance Writers of America
  • 11 a.m.: “Getting organized to write” with Linda Sacha, a life coach and published author
  • 11:30 a.m.: “Getting your book edited, illustrated and ready to be published” with Kathleen Rasche, a professional writer, published author and owner of Plum Leaf Publishing

The public can meet the authors and buy signed books from 1 to 4 p.m.

The book fair is sponsored by the Friends of Deltona Library. For more information call Christy Jefferson at 386-218-4087.