Self-publishing house Xlibris has issued a press release on "Successfully Publishing a Christian Book." Among the five guidelines is this gem: "Third, pray. Ask for guidance, focus and inspiration. If you are writing a book on divine matters, then you are going to need divine inspiration. Once you receive direction and guidance for your book, … Continue reading Wait For It… Wait For It…
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Data Privacy? Not So Much
Love the anonymity of the book world's online behemoth? This story might encourage you to shop more locally.Ottawa resident Michel Cuhaci bought a book through amazon.com, only to find that a printer's error meant he had a defective book. He posted a comment and forgot about the matter. That is, until the author (pictured above) … Continue reading Data Privacy? Not So Much
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
Venerable publisher Penguin is dusting off its image to launch a dating website through the auspices of match.com. The personals include books read and other such literary information to aid in the decision making process. The site is only for UK booklovers, though. Yanks will have to do it the oldfashioned way.In an unrelated note, … Continue reading The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
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