tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147683572009-10-03T17:02:23.903-07:00OnceWritten.com, a website created for new and emerging authors, actively promotes the works of these authors, through it's online book store, as well as book reviews and book giveaway contests. Those new to the craft of writing can use the website's free writing prompts, articles, and writing contest listings to get started in the world of creative writing.Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11781196219803866563noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14768357.post-87454133864082657392009-06-26T13:01:00.000-07:002009-06-26T13:07:50.835-07:00

These are just some of the awesome books we are giving away in our Summer Beach Bag of Books giveaway. SwimsuitJames Patterson, Maxie PaetroJulie & JuliaJulie PowellWhen You Are Engulfed in FlamesDavid SedarisThe Book of LiesBrad MeltzerKill For MeKaren Rose

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For years, I considered myself a ‘professional tourist’ as my husband’s job took us to the Far East, Europe and the Middle East to live. When he retired, I discovered I had run out of excuses for not following my dream of a writing...More Jane Kennedy Sutton

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My first published novel was written with a pen and paper. Next, I used the typewriter with a ream of yellow paper, because I was told that the first draft should not be on white paper. Completing the first draft using a typewriter was an art form...More Joe Vojt

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Divine JusticeDavid BaldacciGenre: Suspense/ThrillerEnter to Win Divine JusticeBobbi Brown Make Up ManualBobbi BrownGenre: Health, Fitness & BeautyEnter to Win Bobbi Brown Make Up ManualNoelle's ArkAudrey LevyGenre: Motivation / Self HelpEnter to Win Noelle's ArkWish You Were HereLani Diane RichGenre: Contemporary RomanceEnter to Win Wish You Were HereThe RideJane Kennedy SuttonGenre:

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OnceWritten.com is celebrating Halloween in style with its Super Secret, Members Only Halloween Book GiveAway. Five lucky contestants will take home 10 spine-tingling tales of terror.The catch? You must be a registered member of the free OnceWritten.com Writing Sparks newsletter to enter to win.For more info and titles, visit Halloween Books now.

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Actually, I've been published consistently since 1982, so my first-time experience is quite different from that of most people today. Except, let me say, I did manage to get an agent first who sold my book, a historical romance. It has never been...More Karen Harper

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After reading S.E.Hinton’s OUTSIDERS, I knew I wanted to become a published writer. I finally got my wish in 2005 when I had a film review published. Since then, I have had more than thirty pieces published, including, articles, film reviews, book...More Karina Kantas

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I am one of those people who crawls out of bed every morning at five to write before reporting to the paid work that supports a family. I've done it for decades, and I know there are thousands of others doing this, my waking sisters and brothers in...More John Addiego

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I've always been a dreamer, and I've always believed in dreaming BIG. Ever since I was a young girl, my goal was to become the next Stephen King―or 'Stephanie', at least. It's been a long, hard journey, but one well worth it, and now I am...More Cheryl Kaye Tardif

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I titled my book THE HARD WAY. What was I thinking? With all of that advice out there about the laws of attraction I should have known better and titled it EASY STREET or THE SIMPLE WAY. Lesson learned.After I wrote THE HARD WAY in a...More Julie Luongo

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I've always written. I believe I was born with a pencil in my hand. I remember my grandpa making me create all those little circles consistently while seated at the kitchen table.Inside my soul was definitely a book! Flash forward many...More Terry Miles

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Every so often I tout the importance of space clearing in order to open ourselves up to new things. The inherent problem in space clearing, of course, is that it suggests we are buying, owning, acquiring things we may not really need to begin with. I'm the worst example, I'm definitely addicted to consumption. (Picture me with cartoon-like rotating eyes say "I must have things. More things!).

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Life After GeniusM. Ann JacobyGenre: Literary FictionEnter to Win Life After Genius NowThe RideJane Kennedy SuttonGenre: Contemporary RomanceEnter to Win The Ride NowNatural AffnitiesGeorgia O'Keefe, Ansel AdamsGenre: Arts / PhotographyEnter to Win Natural Affnities NowFestivus: The Holiday for the Rest of UsAllen SalkinGenre: Humor / SatireEnter to Win Festivus: The Holiday for the Rest of Us

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I always knew there was a secret key as to who got published and who didn’t. It obviously wasn’t about good writing or perseverance or who had the best web site. Finally, I learned the answer and decided to live by it...More Diana Holquist

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Like many authors, writing a novel was always an aspiration. When I finally started the process with SHADES OF DARKNESS, SHADES OF GRACE I had a terrific story that had evolved from real-life events. Completing the process took much longer than I...More Catherine Johnson

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Summer is slowly creeping to an end and there isn't much time left for enjoying those relaxing "beach reads." If you're looking for a good book to read, or maybe want to step outside your comfort zone and try something you've never read before, you might want to check out the Harvard Bookstore. Their staff has compiled a list of the Top 100 Books. Want to comment on the list? Join our

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If you're interested in pursuing the idea of clearing your own space, you can do no better than to check out Karen Kingston's book, Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui.Long-time subscribers of Writing Sparks will probably recall I've mentioned Karen Kingston before. She's is my own personal hero when it comes to Space Clearing. I've had her book for a number of years, and whenever I'm feeling

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Some people think I’m financial analyst who decided to write a novel. I say I’m a writer who, for a short while, masqueraded as a financial analyst.For, ever since fourth grade, I knew I would be a novelist. It was the profession I...More Jasmin Rosemberg

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They call writing a habit…which makes it sound more like chewing your fingernails or checking to make sure the door is locked and the stove is off before you go to bed, rather than an obsession, a have to have…but it’s one of those have to haves I...More Cindy Lynn Speer

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Murder, Madness & LoveYolanda ReneeGenre: MysteryEnter to Win Murder, Madness & Love NowI Can Fly, But Only at NightTristan MoorhenGenre: Spiritual FictionEnter to Win I Can Fly, But Only at Night NowThe Dark DruidsTim NewmanGenre: Historical FantasyEnter to Win The Dark Druids NowShades of Darkness, Shades of GraceCatherine JohnsonGenre: General FictionEnter to Win Shades of Darkness, Shades of

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I’ve wanted to be a published author pretty much from the time I was published in Brown Middle School’s “Author’s Corner”, and had my short story (painstakingly copied, in pencil, on yellow legal paper) stapled to the wall outside the principal’s...More Jennifer Cody Epstein

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I am a writer, I can tell a story – a good story – actually an excellent story. What I cannot do is grammar. I wrote an essay in 10th grade, and won third place. The essay came back with the words, wonderful story, but atrocious grammar. Things have...More Yolanda Renée

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Joseph Wambaugh, an ex-cop turned #1 New York Times bestselling writer, forged a new kind of literature with his early police procedurals. When asked about two novels that marked the beginning of his legendary career—THE NEW CENTURIONS and THE...More Joseph Wambaugh

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Brick-By-Brick: One author's approach to series writingThe final proof for Cynthia's Attic: Curse of the Bayou, book three in my 'tween fantasy series, was finally ready to be e-mailed to the publisher. The moment I hit...More Mary Cunningham

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Free Food for MillionairesMin Jin LeeGenre: General FictionEnter to Win Free Food for Millionaires NowSome Glad MorningIrene SteeleGenre: Historical FictionEnter to Win Some Glad Morning NowTainted HeroMichael DavisGenre: MysteryEnter to Win Tainted Hero NowIf I Were an Eagle: Book 1D.L. HaleGenre: Romantic SuspenseEnter to Win If I Were an Eagle: Book 1 NowIf I Were an Eagle: Book 2D.L.

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