Published on September 22, 2010
We were pretty hungry after a long day of tire trouble, repairs and driving and we could not WAIT to eat some really good food. The Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York had quite an impressive list of restaurants to choose from.
When we walked into the casino, Max and Mason were in awe of the lights and the slot machines (which they were only permitted to ogle from a distance). Max was looking in wonder at the actual casino and said, “I wish I was 18!”…
Published on September 22, 2010
worst book proposals and query letters
Lots of reader response to last week’s “World’s Worst Book Proposals”…
Published on September 22, 2010
Some writers tend to look down their nose at the PR side of the world of publishing. I can remember in journalism school how PR folks were referred to as flacks. The real truth is that journalists and PR consultants are really after the same thing…
Published on September 22, 2010
I had an exchange with an author this week about email marketing…
Published on September 22, 2010
Did you know the often quoted saying “beauty is only skin deep” isn’t true…
Published on September 15, 2010
We spent the day driving to Erie, Pennsylvania and, when we arrived, Richard did what he always does. He walked around the RV, checking the tires and everything else. He came back inside with bad news. One of our tires had a bulge. It could blow out sideways at any time. This was a repair item we couldn’t ignore or delay…
Read all the details (and see pictures!) here:
https://www.wirelesstrips.com/day-14-bulging-tire
This week’s Maxism:
“I like to get caramel stuck in my teeth because then I can lick it off.”
Hugs to all!
Angela
Published on September 15, 2010
worst book proposals and query letters
Today, I’m going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Book Proposals. Yes, we can learn from others’ mistakes! Featured below are real quotes from book proposals submitted to me over the past few months.
Published on September 15, 2010
Letters will return next week.
Published on September 15, 2010
Writing is a business and writing for examiner.com doesn’t appeal to the businessperson in me…
Published on September 15, 2010
I’d like to play with the words in my title, using Whole instead of Hole. Even though it will be grammatically incorrect, it implies a double meaning to readers.
I am afraid if people try to order it they will not know what to type in, or may misspell the real title. What should I do?
