5 Secrets to Conducting a Successful Book Signing

I’ll be honest. . .there are many things I enjoy about being author. Besides the gratification that comes with seeing my name in print, there’s the fan letters, the travel, even the occasional moment of local fame. One of the things I do not enjoy, however, that absolutely terrifies me if the truth be told, is book signings (I shudder as I write the words). You say “book...

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Did You Know? ~ Dental Fillings in the 1800s

Bonanza Opening Title Screen The other night my husband and I were watching Bonanza on the Western Channel. In this particular show, Little Joe was being pursued by an escaped Bad Guy Mental Patient who heard voices in his head and believed himself to be the ultimate hunter.  After he happened upon Joe Cartwright in the middle of nowhere, he decided to play the...

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Giving Credit Where Credit is Due by Author Mary Ellis

As a published author, I am often asked how I got my foot in the door at a mainstream print publisher, or how I obtained my agent, or how I juggled my day-job and still found time to write, or what my schedule is like now that I write full-time. No one ever asks about the one who made all this possible. As Christian writers, we must make sure we give credit where credit...

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May I Borrow From Your Book? ~ The Fairest Beauty

About this Feature: Writing letters to characters and/or authors is nothing new, but here's the twist: these letters will be all about borrowing, in keeping with our blog title. They can be funny or serious, sweet or sassy, short or more in-depth. My hope is that the letters will be entertaining or inspiring to read and will show appreciation to authors - and to the...

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Did You Know? ~ Possums--For Dinner?

If you’ve ever watched The Beverly Hillbillies, you’ll probably remember that Granny’s preferred dish was possum. Grits and possum were the family favorite. The audience snickered when some poor person was invited to dinner at the Beverly Hillbilly mansion. We all knew he would be served possum. Granny’s grits and possum made for laughs, but the truth is, possum was...

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Interview with New Staff Writer and Author, Yvonne Anderson

We recently invited Yvonne Anderson, author of the space fantasy series “Gateway to Gannah,” to join our team. She’s been a guest with us before, but beginning in February, she’ll be posting spotlights on various authors every Thursday.  Today, she’s here to introduce herself by way of a self-interview. I’ll now turn the post over to Yvonne and her guest, Yvonne: Y’s...

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Historical Romance Book Review: The Tutor's Daughter

About the Book "Filled with page-turning suspense, The Tutor’s Daughter takes readers to the windswept Cornwall coast–a place infamous for shipwrecks and superstitions–where danger lurks, faith is tested, and romance awaits. Emma Smallwood, determined to help her widowed father when his boarding school fails, accompanies him to the cliff-top manor of a baronet and...

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Did You Know? ~ Julien Pydras and Dowries

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Editing Services by Mike Ehret of Writing on the Fine Line

In my career as a writer and editor, I've learned to appreciate both the value of editing and the benefit of great writing. Here at Writing on the Fine Line, I can help you improve your writing as you stay focused on the goal before you. I offer: Proofreading Copyediting Content editing Manuscript evaluation In addition, I can help you prepare a: Contest...

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May I Borrow From Your Book? ~ The Tutor's Daughter

About this Feature: Writing letters to characters and/or authors is nothing new, but here's the twist: these letters will be all about borrowing, in keeping with our blog title. They can be funny or serious, sweet or sassy, short or more in-depth. My hope is that the letters will be entertaining or inspiring to read and will show appreciation to authors - and to the...

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Winners!!

Happy Saturday, BB fans! Thanks to everyone who participated in our "puzzling" Friday giveaway! Keep all those facebook and Twitter notifications, coming! This week's winner is:     Katherine L Vinson (via facebook post) - The Language of Souls by Lena Goldfinch!   Congratulations, Katherine! Thank you all so much for stopping by The Borrowed Book!...

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Weekly Drawing

It's Fun Friday at The Borrowed Book! To enter: Leave the time it took you to complete the puzzle in the comments section as well as your email address for notifying the winner. Winners will be drawn from ALL of the times, so the person with the fastest time may not be the actual winner, but by leaving your time, you double your chances. Want another entry? Tweet your puzzle time and mention The Borrowed Book, get another entry. RETWEET...

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Video Interview ~ Elizabeth Ludwig

Elizabeth will be signing books at the Kirbyville Public Library on January 28, 2013 from 1:00-5:00. For directions to the library, click her...

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50 Nifty...And All The Reason Why...

I was a little disappointed when I decided to research the best selling books of 2012. Not only were there very few inspirational titles on the list, there was very little inspiration, period. What is there to say when one of the top sellers is not only dark, it's almost fifty shades darker (pun intended)? I mean...really? That's what America wants? The SAT...

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