WOW! Women on Writing Sponsored E-Course: New Class Starts September 7, 2009.
PUBLISH THAT BOOK: How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal That Sells

Nowadays, big publishers simply don't read unsolicited material. They depend on agents to muck through the "slush pile" in search of the gems. If you want to get a book published, knowing and using the correct format for a book proposal is paramount.

Nonfiction books -- a market easier to break into than fiction -- are the backbone of publis… Continue

The deadline to take John Foxjohn’s class, 8 Steps to Murdering a Manuscript is May 27, 2009.

KOD, an online chapter of RWA, offers the class and more information or sign up is at this link:

http://www.rwamysterysuspense. org/coffin. html

The class begins June 1 and lasts until June 30.

John has taught this class many times in person and online, but for one day or a week—this will be the most comprehensive writing class he has taught online.

The class will include opening hooks, pace and fl… Continue

One of my publishers - Zumaya Publications - has now become a part of the Espresso Book Machine Pilot program! (Which means my books are too!) Here's some info on the project sent for us to spread around. Sounds cool!

Late in April, Zumaya Publications completed the paperwork that places all our titles currently being printed at Lightning Source into their pilot program with On-Demand Books, makers of the Espresso Book Machine. Other participating publishers are John Wiley & Sons, Hachette… Continue

Dragonball: Evolution



Staring - Justin Chatwin, Yun Chow Fat, James Masters, Emmy Rossum, Jamie Chung and more...



Premise: Based on the famous Japanese manga and anime series by Akira Toriyama, this live action rendition centers around Goku, a young martial artist, an ancient legend about an evil destructive alien named Piccolo, and seven Dragonballs that if gathered together would summon the dragon Shanglong (sp?) and grant the summoner one wish.



Review: I've followed Akira Toriyama's… Continue

My online class, Eight Steps to Murdering a Manuscript without a Conviction, begins Monday, April 20. The class will end on Monday, April 27.

The class covers eight major areas that can keep a writer from publishing a manuscript, or from increasing their knowledge and talent as a writer.

Elements of Romance host the class and you can find it to register at:
http://www.elementsofrwa.com

When the web site comes up, click on workshops on the left, and then scroll down to the class and register.… Continue