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“Socially” Acceptable

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

I thought of the topic of the week, “How do you use social media and how has it changed”, when I found myself on one platform more and more, one that I never expected to connect with folks through:  YouTube.  … Continue reading →

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Making and Keeping Connections

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Friday Fox asked, “How has your use of social media changed over the years?” I’ll be the first to admit that I’m online A LOT. Much of that time, I’m on one social media outlet or another. Sometimes I’m … Continue reading →

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Sage Questions

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

“What three questions would we like to ask a favorite author?” How about if I answer that with one question for three favorite authors? One of the wonderful things thing that has happened to me is doing this blog, and … Continue reading →

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“Ketch” Me Writing

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

Beginning of a new year and I have been inspired to pick myself up and get my nose to the grindstone, or fingers to computer, as it were. I had been doing most of my writing in my head, jotting … Continue reading →

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On the (Virtual) Road Again

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Patricia Kiyono

We have another free week, so I decided to talk about promotions. Since most of the responsibility for promoting books lands on the authors, we’ve had to learn to be visible to as many people as possible. There are so … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Diane Stuckart, aka Ali Brandon

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Tonette Joyce

Today I have the privilege of having as my guest author Diane A S Stuckart. Diane’s newest success is the Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries, written under the name of Ali Brandon. I’d like to get right into the interview, so … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 10, 2014 by Micki Gibson

Do you get the funny feeling that this week’s topic is about social media?  What?  Someone just tweeted you?  You have to go check a comment on your Facebook status?  Ooooh, and look at this fabulous dinner on Pinterest! I … Continue reading →

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My Conversation with Shakespeare… Among Others

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Jeff Salter

By Jeff Salter What would I say to (or ask of) my favorite famous authors (even if long gone)? Keep reading. William Shakespeare Let’s start with the Immortal Bard. I’d thank him for about half of his plays and tell … Continue reading →

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You’re all Famous to me!

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Iris B

A visit to the Bookstore ! First of all, I hope reading this “pink” post is not all too hard on everyone’s eyes, but please don’t complain or stop reading here … it’s my little bit to remind you all … Continue reading →

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Time to Get My Ash in Gear

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Micki Gibson

Whoa!  Part of my post disappeared.  I hope it comes through.  Don’t want to have to re-edit a THIRD time! Happy Ash Wednesday! Do you say “Happy Ash Wednesday”?  What exactly is Ash Wednesday?  And why is it called Ash … Continue reading →

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