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  • an ironic, self-fulfilling prophecy…

    June 8, 2008

    • Ever since soap operas began on radio in the 1930s, they’ve have been seen as the homely stepchild of entertainment. Even when soaps were great – and make no mistake, they were once great – the public perception was that they sucked. And now, daytime soaps really do suck – an ironic, self-fulfilling prophecy come to pass. But they shouldn’t… suck, that is. Figuring out how and why ...
  • Using MySpace and Facebook to Find Your Readers

    June 8, 2008

    • In previous posts, I have professed my aversion to social networking websites, stating that they are a waste of time and energy that could be better spent writing your next great novel. However, In a recent interview with Kelly Spitzer, New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann convinced me of their importance.I know I wasn't the only aspiring author with a distaste for social networking ...
  • The kind of emails that keep you going

    February 27, 2008

    • Dear Jim, The third book (which I have already finished) in your six-part series is by far one of the best books I've read, as are the first two. I am almost powerless to put your books down; that's how much I enjoy them. ... I cannot wait to read the rest and undoubtedly will regret when there are no more books. It is exciting and fun to read your books. I am impressed at how fluidly you ...