Jo Linsdell Relaunches Writers and Authors

Editor — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:27:41 +0000

Jo Linsdell is a freelance writer and author of ‘Italian for tourists’ and ‘A guide to weddings in Italy’ which are available to buy from www.lulu.com/jolinsdell along with her various ebooks.

Originally from the UK she moved to Rome, Italy in 2001 where she now lives with her husband and their baby son.

She is currently working on the ‘Italian Home Study’ series of ebooks and a pocket size edition of her book ‘Italian for tourists’.

As well as writing she is the creator and manager of the Writers and Authors website (http://writersandauthors.blogspot.com) and she is here today to tell us a bit more about it.

What is Writers and Authors?

A place for people in the writing industry to gather and share experiences, tips and advice. Not to mention promote their latest work and discuss various topics related to the writing industry. Included in this blog you will also find; links to sites for writers, competitions and contests, interviews, writer and book event listings and more…

Why ‘relaunch’?

My baby son was born in December 2007 after a difficult pregnancy, so I’ve been away for a while. Having to spend 8 months on bed rest meant I had a lot of time on my hands, which I used to work on my various writing related projects. The Writers and Authors site was a big success and my plan is to make it even better now I’m back online. To make sure everyone gets the chance to take part and see the great opportunities on the site I thought it was a good idea to have a big relaunch party to celebrate and spread the word.

What changes have been made to the site?

The new format will be as follows:
Mondays: Opportunities for writers. This will include paying markets, competitions, online courses etc…
Tuesdays: Featured Authors. This will include author interviews and samples of their writing.
Wednesdays: Publishers, editors, etc… This section will include interviews with publishers, editors, etc… and explain how the industry works and give helpful advice on the more technical aspects of the writing industry e.g. what they look for, how to query, etc…
Thursdays: Book reviews. This will include reviews about any type of book. I’m particularly looking for reviews about self help for writers books (and related) but will also post reviews about fiction, poetry and basically anything else.
Fridays: Upcoming events. This section will include dates and details about conferences and other events for writers online. Also author chats online, virtual tours etc…

How can people get involved?

For those of you interested in being interviewed for the ‘Featured Author’ section please send me an email (writersandauthors@yahoo.it) giving some details about yourself and your writing. Please also include your website address.
The same applies for publishers, editors, etc…

As you can see, I also want to include a section with book reviews. You are welcome to review any type of book (e.g. self help for writers or a fiction or poetry book). In fact I’ll be all the happier to have a good mix. If your new to writing reviews and want some pointers check out http://library.queensu.ca/research/guide/book-reviews/how-write for some tips. Please send your review in the body of the email to writersandauthors@yahoo.it with ‘Book Review’ in the subject line.

How can people support Writers and Authors?

Nominations (e.g. Writers Digest 101 best sites- any others are good too J), blog postings, interviews, putting a link on their sites, spreading the word to others.

Tell us about the Virtual Tour?

To relaunch this site in it’s new format I’m organising a virtual tour starting from October 1st 2008. Anyone who is interested in hosting me for an interview or featuring the Writers and Authors website on theirs, please send me an email to the new address writersandauthors@yahoo.it with virtual tour in the subject line. I will post a copy of the Virtual Tour calendar soon so you can keep track of the events.

Listen to Lillian Cauldwell tell How to Get Heard in a Noisy World

Editor — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:52:51 +0000

Listen to Lillian’s interview on WS Radio, Rags to Riches to discuss marketing yourself. Listen in.

http://www.wsradio.com/internet-talk-radio.cfm/shows/Riches-in-Niches-Radio.html

Visit Lillian’s website and read about her young adult novel, The Anna Mae Mysteries: The Golden Treasure – three tween sleuths hunt for Jefferson Davis’ lost treasure with the help of a ghostly black fist and divining rods. www.lilliancauldwell.com

Rosemary Chaulk Visits Disabled Children at Seven Hills Pediatric Center

Editor — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:31:25 +0000

LOCAL AUTHOR TO SHARE STORIES WITH SEVERELY DISABLED CHILDREN WHOSE FUNDING MAY SOON EVAPORATE

October 18, 2008- Pepperell, MA – Local author, Rosemary Chaulk whose book, Nissitissit Witch, has taken the area by storm, has been invited to read portions of her book and answer questions posed by severely disabled children at the Seven Hills Pediatric Center in Groton, MA.

“I was deeply moved when I saw the twisted bodies of these little children and the kind and loving care administered by the staff, “ said Chaulk. “It’s just terrible that the State is considering cutting funding for such essential services.”

Chaulk will spend time with the children on Monday, October 20, at 10am and revisit the center again on October 22 at 10am to read and visit with both the disabled adults and children.

The center is located at:

Seven Hills Pediatric Center

22 Hillside Ave

Groton, MA 01450

cgates@sevenhills.org

www.sevenhills.org

(978) 448-3388 X 280

(978) 448-2329 Fax

Carol Gates, Administrator

Nissitissit Witch has been roundly received as the book focuses on the legendary witch of North Village and the strange deaths that shrouded the area in the early days of the industrial age. Book is available at www.rosemarychaulk.com.

Author, Lanaia Lee, visits with Coach K Talk Radio for Women

Editor — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:28:06 +0000

Lanaia visited with Keesha Mayes on her talk radio show on Oct. 20 -listen to the show. They have a lot in common, share some personal histories including health issues and more. http://coachkradioshow.bravehost.com/

Anna Mae is on the Way!

Editor — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:01:04 +0000

Lillian Cauldwell’s new book, the first in a series, will soon be available everywhere! StarPublishLLC does such a fine job, that the book is already in presales. About 3 tween sneaker sleuths who find themselves in a pickle while searching for Jefferson Davis’ lost gold treasure! Young adult fiction at its best, so don’t miss it! Denise Cassino

www.lilliancauldwell.com

Lillian Cauldwell’s Virtual Book Tour for Anna Mae Mysteries

Editor — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:40:45 +0000

Lillian Cauldwell will be popping up everywhere soon as she begins her virtual book tour, sponsored by Denise Cassino of WizardlyWebDesigns.com. The tour will include stops at numerous blogs and websites which will showcase Lillian’s terrific new book, Anna Mae Mysteries, The Golden Treasure, the first in a series of young adult fiction books about an threesome of kids who stumble upon fun and interesting mysteries. www.lilliancauldwell.com

Lillian Cauldwell’s Anna Mae Mysteries

Editor — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:54:41 +0000

The Anna Mae Mysteries by Elizabeth Cauldwell

Lillian Cauldwell writes with a voice that speaks to the rich imagination of a child. A ten year old child’s mind plays tricks. She fears dark places in buildings where the grown-ups are not, because she believes in ghosts and apparitions, and squeaking, creaking things that could be a monster spider’s joints. Yet, she yearns to find buried treasure, or to make headlines in a good way, or to improvise and solve a mystery. One example of masterly “childlike” problem solving is the use of coat hangers as divining rods…. Dowsing is such a cool thing for children! Vivid images strike a chord in my memory, and linger in my mind of the phantom fist, the schoolyard bully, the horror in the air ducts, the dusty, thirsty hard work of digging in the fruit cellar… for buried gold. It’s “real”, it’s delightfully scary in the way of all good and gripping page-turners, but it’s not frightening. Perhaps Lillian’s writing is so believable, and so immediate because Lillian pays attention to details – such as the ring on fourth finger of ghostly black fist. Parents and teachers will love Lillian’s writing, too, not only because the children will be immediately engaged by the mystery, but because of the tie-in with history, including Jefferson Davis and Georgia’s exciting past. Lillian Cauldwell is a splendid storyteller, and my child and I are eagerly looking forward to the next gripping tale in the series! ~Rowena Cherry