Posts Tagged ‘books’
Melody’s Magical Flying Machine
December 7, 2020 | 
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WRITING WEDNESDAY
I LOVE introducing you to fabulous authors and great books. Elaine and I met in Nashville and again in Las Vegas where we were both presenters at the BAM Conference.
She is so talented, lovely and hysterically funny!
About the book:
Melody is an amusing ten-year-old girl with Down syndrome who loves to daydream beneath a catalpa tree in the backyard. She narrates her story and explains, “I can do almost everything other children can do, and I’m happy.”
She loves her teacher, going to the library, and playing with her little brother as he tells knock-knock jokes. After a sad day, she meets an enchanted talking bird, and they use a 3-D printer to create a flying machine pulled by two dragons.Melody soars over the playground to amaze her friends and confront a group of bullies. Melody’s energetic talent in storytelling empowers her to educate others about Down syndrome while sharing her tall tales and strong hugs. Caroline Zina’s pencil illustrations are beautifully textured and shaded, with a magical quality that deftly matches the text.
It’s Another Meeting for the Insecure Writers..
It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.
September Question – If you could choose one author, living or dead, to be your beta partner, who would it be and why?What a tough question! After giving it some thought, I would love to meet and have a conversation with Nora Roberts. Having her beta read for me would have me so nervous, but what an honor it would be.
Nora has written more than 200 romance novels! She also writes under the pen names, J.D. Robb, Jill March, and Sarah Hardesty. Can you imagine having your novels on the NYT Best seller list for 861 weeks, 176 weeks in the #1 spot.
She write’s eight-hours a day, even when she’s on vacation. That’s impressive! Writing mostly trilogies, Nora doesn’t write from an outline but creates a short first draft with all the elements of the story and then adds texture and color in her second draft, something I’d love to learn more about from her.
Insecure Writers Support Group
It’s the first Wednesday of the month which means it’s time for The Insecure Writers Support Group! And I’m thrilled to be hosting this month, it’s been awhile.
Purpose: To share and encourage.
Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. If you’ve been through the fire you can offer your assistance, and guidance. It’s a safe- haven for insecure writers of all kinds! http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html
It’s Here!
If you ever said, “I could write a book,” This book is for you! It also makes a great gift for the writer in your life.
Thank you for reading, reviewing and sharing,
Doreen
Writing Wednesday, the Insecure Writers Support Group & Oddly Suited…
I’d be perfectly happy to stay curled up in my comfy writerly world but unfortunately if I want people to read what I write I need to let them know I’ve written something. Does the thought of public speaking terrify you? The secret to a winning speaking experience is being prepared and practiced. Today’s Writing Wednesday tips are on preparing your talk.
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Lets Talk Public Speaking/ Writing Wednesday
Writing Wednesday
Wednesday is the day I share what I’ve learned on my journey from writing, publication, marketing; and doing it all again, and again. The kind of information I wish someone shared with me when I started.
Let’s Talk Public Speaking Part 2 of 3
Have you ever stumbled for words when someone asks you what you do, what do you blog about, what is your book about? I have and it always leaves me feeling so unprofessional.
I’m wearing white every day…
As of August 1st I’ve wanted to wear white every day, visit local parks, the beach and the hot dog and hamburger cravings are crazy. I’m such a summer person and I won’t give it up easily but I’m also a planner and it’s time to fill my fall book shelf. Normally I’m a scaredy cat but my #FallReading has to be scary or at least mysterious.
The first book in my #FallReading to be read pile is The Brown House. For me the title screams fall and scary and it’s based on a real house!
Meet the Author
Posted in Book, Insecure Writers Support Group, Interview, News, Writing Wednesday | Tags: #amwriting, #AuthorInterviews, #ChristySloat, #ChristySloatAmazon, #ChristySloatFacebook, #ChristySloatInstagram, #ChristySloatTwitter, #FallReading, #NewBooks, #TheBrownHouse, #TheLibrarian, #TheySayEveryonehasaStory, #WritingWednesday, author interviews, books | 1 Comment »
It’s Time for Another #IWSG
Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month and encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.
Be sure to stop by and thank the awesome co-hosts for today: Erika Beebe, Sandra Hoover, Susan Gourley, and Lee Lowery!
Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post.Posted in Doreen McGettigan, Insecure Writers Support Group, Keep Moving Forward, Realize Your Writing Dreams, Writing Wednesday | Tags: #amwriting, #doreenmcgettigan, #GetPublished, #insecurewriterssupportgroup, #IWSG #theIWSG #WritingWednesday, #MaryKarr, #TheArtofMemoir, books, Goodreads, Instagram, publishing, true story, Writing Wednesday | 3 Comments »
Welcome July!
Welcome July!
It’s another month and time for another posting of the #InsecureWritersSupportGroup. Whether you are looking for support, advice or a few hundred friends this is the place and we are your people!
You are welcome to join us!
The awesome co-hosts for the July 3 posting of the IWSG areNicki Elson, Juneta Key, Tamara Narayan, and Patricia Lynne! Be sure to stop by, say hi and thank them.
There is big #IWSG news this month!Posted in Contest, Doreen McGettigan, Insecure Writers Support Group, Keep Moving Forward, Realize Your Writing Dreams, They Say Everyone Has A Story, Writing Wednesday | Tags: #amwriting, #AnthologyContest, #doreenmcgettigan, #IWSG #Insecurewriterssupportgroup, #IWSGPit, #TwitterPitch, #writersdayout, #WritingWednesday, books, Goals | 8 Comments »
Have You Always Wanted to Write a Book and Don’t Know Where to Start?
Have you written a book and are wondering what now? Having trouble finishing that book or even getting it started? Are you having trouble finding a literary agent? A publisher? Have no idea how it all works? Need help with marketing that book? Are you a business owner or professional interested in stepping up your credibility, client list, sales? Being the author of a book can do that for you, instantly. Let’s have a conversation, I may be able to help.
