A Night in the Life of Dee Stewart, Publicist Tonight at 9:20 PM

If you missed my teleseminar, you can hear me live tonight with on Blog Talk Radio @infinitemms sharing a day in a life of a publicist http://tinyurl.com/5o5var

Dwan Abrams E-Lunch Date on DryerBuzz TV

Join author, public speaker & publisher, Dwan Abrams for a lunch date in Atlanta or an e-lunch online today on DryerBuzzTV. Where?

Atlanta: DryerBuzz 2nd Lunch and Stream "The Expectation of Change," 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339, http://lunchandstream.eventbrite.com/, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Online: DryerBuzzTV

Visit Dwan at www.dwanabrams.com
Her newest novel, Married Strangers releases November 25, 2008 at a bookstore near you.

Wednesday Readup: Bookstores not Buying New Books

Wednesday Readup for week of November 19, 2008

Nicole C. Mullen Atlanta Revolve the Holidays

Come see Nicole C. Mullen in Atlanta December 5-6 2008 at the Revolve Tour. The Revolve Tour is a weekend (Friday evening – Saturday) event for teen girls.

Amazon.com Trendy Down Due to Economy

In October, online spending grew just 1%, its lowest rate since 2001, the Wall Street Journal reported. According to comScore, the biggest drop in sales online has been from "mid-to-lower income familes that make less than $50,000 a year." Higher-income consumers have increased spending online but not as much as in the past. Source: Shelf Awareness

Question: Will you be using Amazon.com for holiday shopping this year? I am. I haven't yet, because I have bills to pay, but plan to December 1. What about you?

Bookstores New Book Order Reduction Problematic for Authors

In order for some bookstores to say in the black, they are opting to sell used and older books and relaxing on purchasing new books in early 2009. What will this mean for authors who have books coming out in early 2009? I recommend you talk with your publisher about assisting you with hosting book events. If you don't know I am an Atlanta satellite for Mocha Readers books, an Essence Magazine reporting bookseller. I can assist you and your publishing house if you're in Atlanta or coming here. And if you're in Ohio, please contact Rhonda Bogan at www.mochareaders.com.

The trend "doesn't bode well" for Amazon.com and eBay, among other large online retailers, the Journal added.

Recommendation: A Christian Alternative to Twilight

This weekend the movie Twilight hits the big screen. The movie is an adaptation to Stephanie Meyers novel. If you are seeking a teen novel for your daughter that is more Christian based, I recommend Claudia Burney's the Exorsistah.

Book Preview: My Mother's Wish

The winner of this book will be announced this Sunday, November 23, 2008

Book: My Mother’s Wish

Summary:

A grandfather’s song turns a diner into hallowed ground, like a church. A contrary girl with a gypsy heart feels the tug of home. A mother, far away, confronts impossible expectations. And a truck driver named Jedidah keeps his foot on the gas to sweep you into an unforgettable story of belonging and grace.

Readers looking for a meaningful, powerful read on a winter’s evening or with the family will love the rich 1960s nostalgia captured in the Midwest of Jedidiah’s and Ellee’s story; the peace found when family strife boils over, and the gentle reminders of the influence and effect every life has on another.

My Mother’s Wish is an unforgettable, powerful tale that ends on a memorable Christmastime note, but will be cherished and reread year-round for its bold message of grand hopes, impossible expectations, and the gift of grace that comes in between.

Author Bio:

Jerry Camery-Hoggatt, Ph.D., is professor of New Testament at Vanguard University, in Costa Mesa, California. A professional storyteller, he is the author of the highly-acclaimed Christmas stories When Mother Was Eleven-Foot-Four (in trade adult and children’s picture book editions) and Givers of Gifts; plus Irony in Mark’s Gospel and Grapevine: A Spirituality of Gossip. His passion is theology and storytelling, which he believes are meant to go together. Jerry and his wife, Shaleen, are the parents of three children.

This book can be purchased via:

- www.Amazon.com

- www.ChristianBook.com

- www.FamilyChristian.com

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Wednesday Readup: Thomas Nelson Book Bloggers & My Christmas Book Giveaway Contest

FIRST: Infidel--Graphic Novel: The Lost Books Series by Ted Dekker

It's the 21st, time for the Teen FIRST blog tour!(Join our alliance! Click the button!) Every 21st, we will feature an author and his/her latest Teen fiction book's FIRST chapter!

Ted Dekker

and his book:

Infidel--Graphic Novel: The Lost Books Series

Thomas Nelson (November 11, 2008)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ted is the son of missionaries John and Helen Dekker, whose incredible story of life among headhunters in Indonesia has been told in several books. Surrounded by the vivid colors of the jungle and a myriad of cultures, each steeped in their own interpretation of life and faith, Dekker received a first-class education on human nature and behavior. This, he believes, is the foundation of his writing.

After graduating from a multi-cultural high school, he took up permanent residence in the United States to study Religion and Philosophy. After earning his Bachelor's Degree, Dekker entered the corporate world in management for a large healthcare company in California. Dekker was quickly recognized as a talent in the field of marketing and was soon promoted to Director of Marketing. This experience gave him a background which enabled him to eventually form his own company and steadily climb the corporate ladder.

Since 1997, Dekker has written full-time. He states that each time he writes, he finds his understanding of life and love just a little clearer and his expression of that understanding a little more vivid. To see a complete list of Dekker's work, visit The Works section of TedDekker.com.

Here are some of his latest titles:

Chosen (The Lost Books, Book 1) (The Books of History Chronicles)

Adam

Black: The Birth of Evil (The Circle Trilogy Graphic Novels, Book 1)

Saint


Product Details

List Price:$15.99
Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 136 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (November 11, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595546049
ISBN-13: 978-1595546043


AND NOW...THE FIRST TWO PAGES:

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Who do you see your first commitment being to in book reviewing (besides God)?

This week's Saturday question:

...do you receive review copies of Christian books? If so, do you review them honestly? How do you handle it when you don't like a book but are obligated to provide a review? Who do you see your first commitment being to in book reviewing (besides God)? Yourself? The author? Your readers? Does your review change based on the spiritual content of the book or is it solely based on technical or artistic merit? Have you ever had a negative experience with an author after giving them a negative review? (please don't name names)

Do I review Christian books?

Yes

Do I review them honestly?

I review books. I don't know what dishonest reviewing is.

How do you handle it when you don't like a book but are obligated to provide a review?

I am a book reviewer. My obligation is to do what I do, review the book. If the review rating isn't stellar then so be it. I love all books, maybe not the execution of the story. It is a feat to complete a book, so I give every book at least that respect.

Who do you see your first commitment being to in book reviewing (besides God)? Yourself? The author? Your readers?

The book. I am a book reviewer. My first commitment is to the book, more importantly the story.

Why do I say that? I believe that a book has its own life, almost an eternal life if the book is worthy of constant reprinting. Just like a piece of art or a piece of music, the book defines a culture and it deserves a certain level of respect. When I review a book I don't just look at story, but its build, its cover, its pricing and the story. I use a five point rating system and 4.5 for Romantic Times Magazine book reviews. 4 points in the rating is comprised of the story. The last point goes to the extras that make the book a keeper.

Second to the reader. Third to the author. God above all others of course.

Does your review change based on the spiritual content of the book or is it solely based on technical or artistic merit?

When it comes to Christian Book reviews orthodoxy is important and I include it in my rating regarding theme. What separates a Christian book from an inspirational title is its orthodoxy without it what's the difference between the two?

Have you ever had a negative experience with an author after giving them a negative review?

I had an author upset with my review, because she thought I revealed too much of the story. I only used the summary the publicist and the back cover provided.