Jackie Dishner’s Tips for New Writers

I first met Jackie about a year ago at a Phoenix CVB luncheon for the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. After that, I was pleased to interview her in this blog. Jackie was kind enough to share some tips for “New Writers.” I personally think new and established writers can...

20 Insanely Creative Bookshelves

These bookshelves are unbelievable. They come from BuzzFeed. I’ve included one photo. Check out the link to view all twenty. I prefer not to copy all of someone’s work when I don’t know who to credit for the photography. 20 Insanely Creative Bookshelves Maralyn D. Hill, President...

Current Online Marketing for Literature, Wine, Travel and Beauty from MBMA

How do you market yourself or your book online with results. It is a daunting task. I’ve finally found a firm I can recommend that comes through with terrific results at a fair price for services. I’ve been so impressed with what this site has to offer authors of literature and hospitality or...

Jim Cox Midwest Book Review on Charging for E-Book Reviews

I have a high regard for Jim Cox and Midwest Book Reviews. Jim, along with his dedicated team of book reviewers, has been publishing print book reviews for a long time.  He is one of view reviewers who reviews independently published books. With the event of e-books, Midwest Book Reviews has a slew of them...

Steve Harrison says, “The best way to sell a product – a book, DVD, t-shirt, coffee, whatever – is by telling a story

Bill and Steve Harrison’s Reporter Connection, always starts out with helpful suggestions. I personally find this tip extremely valuable since I agree with it 100%. I’ve said it a million times, and now the New York Times says it too. The best way to sell a product – a book, DVD, T-shirt,...