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Just got my free book in the mail today and it looks great! Can’t wait to dive in! Thanks again!
Valerie Bordeau
Winner of the May 22nd WritersWeekly Trivia Contest
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Will My 686 Meg Book Make A Good Ebook? No!

I’m a professional American writer. My travel ebook has 330 color photos and is 686 megs so I must use a file sharing site to upload it. Is this a problem? I am planning a series of these travel ebooks.

Mining Your Local News for Story Ideas – Diane Stark

Mining Your Local News for Story Ideas – Diane Stark

A few years back, I was watching my local evening news and the reporter interviewed a family who had adopted nine siblings out of the foster care system. It was the largest special needs adoption in my state’s history.
As I watched the interview, my writer’s radar went on high alert. These people were amazing! I wrote down their names and a brief synopsis of their story…

Whispers And Warnings For June 5th

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Writer alleges she’s owed $973.00.
U.S. blames Apple for increase in e-book prices
“A U.S. government lawyer opened a civil trial Monday by portraying Apple Inc. as a corporate bully that swaggered into the market for electronic books in 2010, forcing an end to price competition and costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars.”
Jewellery website bows to complaints
“Following multiple requests by authorities and exposure from the media, an online retailer has removed from its website misleading claims stating that amber necklaces have therapeutic properties.”
Jill Kelley sues FBI for defamation in Petraeus sex scandal
“Jill Kelley, the Tampa woman who became entangled in the David Petraeus sex scandal last year, is filing a lawsuit against the FBI and the Department of Defense for leaking her name and what she says was false, defamatory information about her during the investigation.”
Charges pending for man accused of online criminal defamation
“The St. Paul City Attorney’s office is hoping to make an example out of a man accused of posting naked picture of his ex-girlfriend online.”
Cal Coast News sued by Arroyo Grande man claiming defamation
“An Arroyo Grande businessman has filed a defamation lawsuit against an online news site alleging a story published by the site contained false and defamatory statements about him.”
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