So, this is me with Deepak Chopra. I love his books, they're amazing.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Monday, November 06, 2006
Hey and hello! Caroline here!
I haven't been on this blog for ages! Oh well, busy happens and busy I have been. Besides publishing a few more articles on www.shebytches.com as usual, I have been preoccupied in other areas.
Recently, to my absolute delight, I won a pirate writing contest. One author was creating a buzz about his new book out "Vampirates" and held a contest. Participants had to describe what "a vampirate captain or other member of the crew might look like, and what they do." Each of the three winners got a copy of his new book "Vampirates", and I was one of them. Even though the book is really for children, it is a great read and I fully recommned you look it up. Can't remember the name of the author, though, so the title should be enough. You can imagine that I let my imagination run wild with that entry! For more pirate contests and a pirate newsletter, sign up at www.cindyvallar.com.
Also, on a fun note, pics of my pets got published in a small local pet magazine called City and Country Pets (www.ccpets.com). If you are from the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex area, you can pick up a copy in any local pet store like Petco or Petsmart, or look up the above-mentioned site. I am gonna post my babies' pics here anyway for all to see later.
What else? Those of you who know Deepak Chopra and his wonderful books (I own Seven Spiritual Laws of Success) would be happy to know that I went to Dallas for his booksigning a few weeks ago. Despite the throngs of people I managed to get my book signed AND took a photo with him as well, thanks to promptness on my spouse's part. Pic will be posted shortly. Check out www.choprablog.com for those of you who are interested in his writings.
Yes, my first book, Anika and the Magic Top, will be published soon, so watch this space. I am still working on the layout and design, some blurbs on the back, and other stuff. Will keep you posted on that, but the sheduled out date should be around March 07, like I said before. A lot of work still remains.
So that's it for now. Pics follow tomorrow.
Caroline
I haven't been on this blog for ages! Oh well, busy happens and busy I have been. Besides publishing a few more articles on www.shebytches.com as usual, I have been preoccupied in other areas.
Recently, to my absolute delight, I won a pirate writing contest. One author was creating a buzz about his new book out "Vampirates" and held a contest. Participants had to describe what "a vampirate captain or other member of the crew might look like, and what they do." Each of the three winners got a copy of his new book "Vampirates", and I was one of them. Even though the book is really for children, it is a great read and I fully recommned you look it up. Can't remember the name of the author, though, so the title should be enough. You can imagine that I let my imagination run wild with that entry! For more pirate contests and a pirate newsletter, sign up at www.cindyvallar.com.
Also, on a fun note, pics of my pets got published in a small local pet magazine called City and Country Pets (www.ccpets.com). If you are from the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex area, you can pick up a copy in any local pet store like Petco or Petsmart, or look up the above-mentioned site. I am gonna post my babies' pics here anyway for all to see later.
What else? Those of you who know Deepak Chopra and his wonderful books (I own Seven Spiritual Laws of Success) would be happy to know that I went to Dallas for his booksigning a few weeks ago. Despite the throngs of people I managed to get my book signed AND took a photo with him as well, thanks to promptness on my spouse's part. Pic will be posted shortly. Check out www.choprablog.com for those of you who are interested in his writings.
Yes, my first book, Anika and the Magic Top, will be published soon, so watch this space. I am still working on the layout and design, some blurbs on the back, and other stuff. Will keep you posted on that, but the sheduled out date should be around March 07, like I said before. A lot of work still remains.
So that's it for now. Pics follow tomorrow.
Caroline
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Hey all, here I am again. Ready for another post?
My children's book, Anika and the Magic Top, is going to be published a little bit later that I had thought at first. Looks like it will be around March of '07 instead of the end of this year. I have the front cover and back covers ready (the art is amazing), and now it's time to get my ISBN number, print marketing materials like bookmarks, biz cards, etc. Quite a job, I tell you, so much more than the actual writing. Check back often for updates about my book, and watch this space for new posts.
I also recently sold an article on writing scams that has been published by the Writer 2 Writer newsletter. Check out www.writer2writer.com, and you have to sign up to recieve the newsletter, but it's free. And well worth your time.
Until next time,
Caroline
My children's book, Anika and the Magic Top, is going to be published a little bit later that I had thought at first. Looks like it will be around March of '07 instead of the end of this year. I have the front cover and back covers ready (the art is amazing), and now it's time to get my ISBN number, print marketing materials like bookmarks, biz cards, etc. Quite a job, I tell you, so much more than the actual writing. Check back often for updates about my book, and watch this space for new posts.
I also recently sold an article on writing scams that has been published by the Writer 2 Writer newsletter. Check out www.writer2writer.com, and you have to sign up to recieve the newsletter, but it's free. And well worth your time.
Until next time,
Caroline
Friday, June 23, 2006
Hello bloggers and writers!
This is the I-must-apologize-for-not-keeping-this blog-up-to-date- Caroline. Yes, I have been busy, and all that stuff, I already know what you're thinking. But, this blog is finally back after this little blogger went to Europe for a long vacation and totally didn't worry about the blog at all.
Oh well, so here we are! So pretty please with a cherry on top, start reading this rag again as I write it.
First some updates: my middle-grade children's book called "Anika and the Magical Top" will be published towards the end of this year from Lulu. I am now collaborating with an amazing illustrator on my cover, and I am very excited about the opportunity to work with her. And, as far as prices for illustrating goes, she's very reasonable. Now, you can't wish for more than that. FYI, most illustrators usually charge between $400-800, and that's probably only for one-time use. My illustrator only charged me $200 and I get to own the rights to the image! Sweet deal, huh?
I am still working on the pirate novel, and I got to about chapter 5. As you can imagine, I am still trying to work out some historical kinks and piratical lingo, so I am subscribing to the only pirate rag in the US that I know off called No Quarter Given (www.noquartergiven.net). Hope it helps me with this kind of stuff.
My new article is posted on Shebytches.com. It's called "They Lied to Us at School." Check it out, especially if you're a student!
My other article on writing scams also got published in the Denton Writers' League Newsletter last month. Look up back issues of the DWL Newsletter at our site.
Until next time!
Caroline
This is the I-must-apologize-for-not-keeping-this blog-up-to-date- Caroline. Yes, I have been busy, and all that stuff, I already know what you're thinking. But, this blog is finally back after this little blogger went to Europe for a long vacation and totally didn't worry about the blog at all.
Oh well, so here we are! So pretty please with a cherry on top, start reading this rag again as I write it.
First some updates: my middle-grade children's book called "Anika and the Magical Top" will be published towards the end of this year from Lulu. I am now collaborating with an amazing illustrator on my cover, and I am very excited about the opportunity to work with her. And, as far as prices for illustrating goes, she's very reasonable. Now, you can't wish for more than that. FYI, most illustrators usually charge between $400-800, and that's probably only for one-time use. My illustrator only charged me $200 and I get to own the rights to the image! Sweet deal, huh?
I am still working on the pirate novel, and I got to about chapter 5. As you can imagine, I am still trying to work out some historical kinks and piratical lingo, so I am subscribing to the only pirate rag in the US that I know off called No Quarter Given (www.noquartergiven.net). Hope it helps me with this kind of stuff.
My new article is posted on Shebytches.com. It's called "They Lied to Us at School." Check it out, especially if you're a student!
My other article on writing scams also got published in the Denton Writers' League Newsletter last month. Look up back issues of the DWL Newsletter at our site.
Until next time!
Caroline
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Ugh, hi writers.
Today I don't wanna write at all. You guys have a day like that sometimes? I sure do. I am playing the waiting game, that is waiting for responses from editors, results of entered writing contests, even a all-bills paid writing residency somewhere in NM. One thing us writers gotta learn is patience, because all writers do a lot of waiting. That's just a part of the game.
For those of you that are waiting, check out my latest poem in the meantime and feel cultural. My new poem "Train of Culture" is on http://www.shebytches.com/carolineblahablackfeb1306.html.
Until next time, ya'll!
Today I don't wanna write at all. You guys have a day like that sometimes? I sure do. I am playing the waiting game, that is waiting for responses from editors, results of entered writing contests, even a all-bills paid writing residency somewhere in NM. One thing us writers gotta learn is patience, because all writers do a lot of waiting. That's just a part of the game.
For those of you that are waiting, check out my latest poem in the meantime and feel cultural. My new poem "Train of Culture" is on http://www.shebytches.com/carolineblahablackfeb1306.html.
Until next time, ya'll!
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Uhg, hello writers!
Seems like I haven't been on this blog since Xmas since that vacation in the Caribbean. Well, to tell you the truth, I have been extremely busy. Those of you who are still reading my posts, I thank you for sticking around.
So what's new? Well, I got a few more things published, due to my hard work in the winter months. My recent poetry book review can be found in the latest issue of Sage Woman magazine, in stores now. Look me up in the Leaves of Sage section, under Caroline Blaha-Black, for those that don't know my name.
My young adult novel about the female pirate is coming along slowly. I purchased a whole bunch of books from Writer's Digest Book Club to help me further with plot and dialogue. It has been fun! By the way, Pirates of the Caribbean II come out in June, I believe. Can't wait. Did you know that Cpt. Barbosa didn't really die in the Black Pearl? If you don't beleive me, watch the movie again, past the credits and you'll see it.
Cool magazine I want to mention for those of you who are targeting the female/feminist/women power market: Bust magazine (www.bust.com) is chock-full of fantastic DIY articles, interviews with successful women, feminist book reviews, actress' profiles, etc. Check out their writers' guidelines because yes, they accept submissions at this time. Read the article in their latest issue about men who knit. Fabulous!
Until next time,
Caroline
Seems like I haven't been on this blog since Xmas since that vacation in the Caribbean. Well, to tell you the truth, I have been extremely busy. Those of you who are still reading my posts, I thank you for sticking around.
So what's new? Well, I got a few more things published, due to my hard work in the winter months. My recent poetry book review can be found in the latest issue of Sage Woman magazine, in stores now. Look me up in the Leaves of Sage section, under Caroline Blaha-Black, for those that don't know my name.
My young adult novel about the female pirate is coming along slowly. I purchased a whole bunch of books from Writer's Digest Book Club to help me further with plot and dialogue. It has been fun! By the way, Pirates of the Caribbean II come out in June, I believe. Can't wait. Did you know that Cpt. Barbosa didn't really die in the Black Pearl? If you don't beleive me, watch the movie again, past the credits and you'll see it.
Cool magazine I want to mention for those of you who are targeting the female/feminist/women power market: Bust magazine (www.bust.com) is chock-full of fantastic DIY articles, interviews with successful women, feminist book reviews, actress' profiles, etc. Check out their writers' guidelines because yes, they accept submissions at this time. Read the article in their latest issue about men who knit. Fabulous!
Until next time,
Caroline
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