E-Store Link

Here is the link to purchase my book "Not Easily Forgotten" available now online in the Create Space e-store. Only $5.99 and it will be delivered in 5-7 days.

http://www.createspace.com/4341572.

The Next Steps...

Today I received my manuscript for the new book back from one of my three BETA readers. I have started going over it to review the changes/revisions/corrections that have been suggested. This is very exciting!

I still have two more readers that have not checked in yet. It will be quite interesting to see how much in common the feedback will be between them. I believe I made good choices when selecting my readers and they are all people who will definitely have a handle on doing this type of thing.

This weekend, I will be putting together a simple spreadsheet to be used as a tracking tool for detailing the similarity in the reviews. When I have entered all of the data from each reader, I can use a formula to assist in the final edits in preparation for the copy editor.

Yes this is a lot of work! But it is a labor of love, for one day soon I will see my masterpiece in print and for sale!

Stay tuned for the next update.

Best,

Wiladene

The Next Hottest Thing...

In addition to working steadily on the new book, and keeping The Real Grandmothers Blog exciting and fresh, I am in the developmental stages of a new in-print magazine! I am considering taking the stories from True Confessions online magazine and editing them for hard copy print.

There are several important factors to consider. First of all, there is the content of the stories from the True Confessions blog. There is nothing vulgar or profane there, but the stories are provocative and definitely will lead the imagination to hot conclusions. So, the first issue to work through is how I will feel about having this magazine with my name on it in print. Most likely, more folks will read it in print than have online. According to the site stats, True Confessions is pretty doggone popular and I am very happy about that.

Next, there is the marketing to consider. "Where' and "How" are the two hot topics for that! I am just eager to get my writing out there to the public, because I really love to write. I absolutely love using my imagination and creativity to spin a story and to engage the reader's mind and imagination. So right now I am considering all of my options to get that done.

Anyway, right here is the place to follow my progress and to sneak a peek at my R&D stuff, because this is my "HUB" where I reach out to my readers and share all of my ideas.

Thank you for being a fan of The Bookmark Hub.

My Best to You,

Wiladene

The Bookmark Hub Update

Well, I'm happy to report that I have gotten past my temporary writing setback. For a while there I was finding it pretty hard to concentrate on writing and I just left it all alone for a few days. I did keep up my weekly post on True Confessions (which is doing quite well by the way) and on The Real Grandmothers of Charlotte blogs, but as for my book writing, I just wasn't feeling it! But today I got back in the seat and started firing away again and it felt pretty good.

I started out by redesigning the book cover on my book "VIVID". It has been replaced with a view of the night sky with stars twinkling and it actually lends credence to the book. After all, the stars factor in to a great degree in the story and lends itself to the premise, so this is a much more appealing cover for the book. You just have to check it out at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008SV63H2. And there is an additional price reduction there on the book also!

Since I have gotten over my temporary funk about writing, I should be able to meet my deadline for completion by November 1, 2012 on the next book. This one is going to be great folks. I have put a lot of care and effort into making this book a fantastic read. I am expecting big things to come of this!

Look for more news on this upcoming project as I continue to make progress!

Thanks for stopping by.

Need a Good Book to Read?

Hello Fellow Book Lovers!

It has been raining this afternoon and I just love to spend a quiet, rainy evening with a great book and a delicious iced coffee. Hmm...doesn't that sound wonderful? Well, even if its not raining, there's always time to read. If you just don't have any idea what book to choose, first of all, you know I'd LOVE for you to read one of my eBooks. And 'VIVID' is also in paperback form in Create Space e-store. And 'Seasoned With Thyme' is still available for sale!

So you say you've already read both of my books? Fabulous...just check out my recommendations on Goodreads. Or the ones I've got on my bookshelf on Shelfari. I've attached the links to save you time; just click and download your favorite choices to your Kindle, Nook or i Pad and you're good to go.

Now I can't make it easy for you to get your iced coffee, but allow me to recommend Starbucks Iced Frappucino for a delicious treat.

So, enjoy this weekend with your book(s) and your yummy coffee and we'll chat next week. Remember that reading is fundamental, and here at The Bookmark Hub we promote a global interest in reading...one book at a time!

More great tips to read...Relevant Links to Promote Book Marketing

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Introducing My New Book; VIVID...

Introducing “VIVID”

A story about just how we can have thoughts and dreams so powerful and real, they become three dimensional.

 Maybe it will forever be a mystery about what lies within the unlimited imagination and the untold powers it has to manifest itself as real. Surely it’s something all of us have thought about at one time or another in our lives; albeit fleetingly. Such was the case with Marianne Starr had often caught a “falling star” and put it in her pocket, believing in the lyrics of the song.

Even as an adult she had sat at her window at night looking up at the heavens when she would recall the nursery rhyme 'Twinkle, twinkle little star...'and faithfully made her wishes never doubting the validity of her actions. A part of her adulthood seemed forever associated with her childhood, and often the two overlapped.

Sometimes she was positive that she lived in another world and was only here in this one because of some cruel joke that had played on her, and if she wished long and hard enough to be with her one truelove, she would be taken to him in that faraway place she could only dream of. Had she wished upon and blew kisses at one too many magic moonbeams? Were her innocent imaginings the very catalyst that had propelled her into an alter world?

Maybe there is another more believable explanation for the series of very unusual and eerie events that take place in Marianne’s life. While she is seemingly trapped there, she would think back on her vivid imagination and wish it hadn't been as active.

Travel along with Marianne and the interesting people she meets on her surreal journey, and decide for yourself if you want to continue your beliefs in the supernatural powers of the distant galaxies, or if you want to limit your imagination and childish wishes to what you can actually see and touch.
VIVID is a story about a lonely young woman named Marianne Starr, whose one persevering wish in life is to fall in love with her very own Prince and to have him love her back.

This book will be available soon early August on Amazon.com