I must admit — Les Misérables by Victor Hugo is my second favorite classic novel. Jane Eyre is my first. I also need to admit that I’ve never read it (it’s on my list), but I’ve watched numerous film versions. And I see the thread of hope running through them all.
Obviously, an author writes from his own worldview. He can’t help it. So, when I discovered Hugo’s quotes, that became clear. I also found the word HOPE in these quotes. No, you may not see the word, but each one reveals an element of hope.
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16 Days and Counting!There is so much yet to do before April 26th — Launch Day! Creating memes, connecting with my launch team, getting my giveaways and prizes ready for my book signing and Facebook Live, as well as writing a steady stream of guest posts. Oh, and keeping up with my social media and FaceBook groups. Yikes! I feel as though I’m running towards a finish line. It takes perseverance! My word of the year - aptly chosen.
When an author has a book baby launching into the world, one of the items on her ‘to-do’ list is purchasing book swag. I’ve always though that was an odd word to describe ‘giveaway items’ relating to an author’s latest publication.
Sometimes the publishing house designs and provides them, and other times, the author chooses to do it. Since I have an art background, I love to play around with the options, although pixel measurements are NOT my friends right now. So, what does a debut author do all day? Sit around and create one fabulous story after the other with no sweat or writer’s block involved? Not likely. If you know of an author like that, I’d like to meet her.
No, the debut author’s life is frenetic, puzzling, and at times, full of surprises. But on a daily basis, it’s a ton of BIC (bottom in chair) perseverance. Which is why the “p” word is my choice for 2019. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Why do authors write? Well, like my author soulmate Charlotte, her quote above tells all. We just can’t help it. Communication is our super power. We have great stories to tell with enough Dickensian characters to make you laugh, cry, or wish they were your best friend. Which is why I want to make connections on my journey with any authors, organizations and social media groups that have the same passions, so we can mutually encourage one another. In honor of National Reading Month, I thought you'd like to know some great places to find the perfect book for a snowy afternoon, your beach getaway, or just because . . .
Goodreads is informative for many reasons. It's a type of social media for book lovers. A community of like-minded readers that want to share their inspiring finds with you. Feel free to add me as your friend. I post frequently, and review historical fiction of all kinds, occasionally branching out into other genres. Yes, believe it or no, authors love book reviews (although some admit they never read them, in fear they'd never write another word again!)
So, what constitutes a great book review? These ideas were shared with historical fiction author, Lynn Austin’s launch team: A great review is one that includes your personal thoughts and experience. Why the book grabbed and kept your interest. And why you think the book is worth someone's time and money. You don't need to write a summary of the book, or include spoilers. And it's not necessary to be long and wordy. Here's a tip to make the task super easy: write one review in a Word Doc, then copy and paste it to the different sites. The Four Types of Facebook Friends . . .After being on Facebook for a number of years, I’ve realized there are four types of ‘friends’. Do you see yourself among them?
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Good News!My MG Biblical fiction "The Heart Changer" debuted in 2019 with Ambassador International. Categories
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