Hi guys, Caroline again. Lately, not much has been happening in my writing life, but I must say that my book is selling fairly well. I'm having fun talking about my book to various people (a little of word-of-mouth marketing, if you will), and that's great. If nothing else, it helps me get over my shyness. And we all know that writers should not be shy, as that is a detriment in selling books.

As far as my writing goes, I'm currently working on my first zine. Zines are cropping up everywhere lately, and I guess that inspired me to make my own. Stay tuned, as I will soon post the title page here for all to see.

Until next time!

Me again. Recently, the editor of SageWoman magazine contacted me, and is considering my story "Baba Yaga" for the upcoming issue of Sage Woman. I am very excited, I hope I make the cut! BTW, Baba Yaga is my favorite goddess, to be exact, a dark Slavic goddess. She's a crone, usually portrayed as an evil witch, living in a house on a chicken leg, a kid eater. This story should be a blast! Wish me luck!
Caroline

Well, I have done it again. This time I've again managed to get a book review published with New Witch magazine (find the latest issue on the shelves of major bookstores). I reviewed a neat book called "Wicca for Beginners" by Thea Sabin. Check it out if you get a chance!

Also, check out my new article, just posted on www.Shebytches.com. It is about the just-passed (whew!) Friday the 13th, and the article is named just that!

Other than that, my book, Anika and the Magic Top, have been selling fairly well, knock on wood, I hope it continues. I just sold one copy to a fellow writer the other day, a lady, who had her book signing in Hastings. What fun!

Cheers and keep writing,
Caroline

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Yey, here it is, my book, Anika and the Magic Top, is finally here. Like I said in my previous posts, I am very excited, but I guess, last time I forgot to post picture! Silly me! Here is the cover pic, then, sorry about this! Once again, it is avaiable on http://www.lulu.com/, and also, if you happen to wander into my corner of the planet, in the Denton Hastings. If you do read the book, feel free to post comments here or on Lulu. Happy reading!

Caroline

Well, people, my book is finally here! It's been such a long road, but it is finally done, done, done!

It is available for purchase from www.lulu.com (just type in the name of the book, "Anika and the Magic Top"), and it'll come right up! You can read what it's all about and also preview the book. You will have to sign up if you decide to buy from Lulu, but don't worry, it's secure and free. If you prefer to buy from me, just drop me an email at brindlecoat@hotmail.com, and I'll send you an order form. Also, it will soon be available in my hometown Denton (Texas) in the local Hastings in their Local Authors section and also on Amazon. com.

I am very excited as you can imagine, and the book has been selling quite well so far. Wish me luck, and if you have young girls, consider purchasing a copy. See the cool cover that's inserted in this posting.

About the book: Anika and the Magic Top is a fantasy story for middle-grade girls (7-12 years old). Twelve-year-old Anika finds a magical spinning top in her mother’s garden. Upon spinning it, it transports her to a land called Animalia. It is a magical land where only animals live, and it is ruled by an evil opossum king called Zarr. Zarr steals the top, Anika’s only way of return to Earth, but Anika and her friends figure out a desperate plan. They manage to trick Zarr, and Anika banishes him with the help of the top to an unknown land, so he can’t tyranize Animalia anymore. Victorious, she returns to Earth with a special gift from the Animalians and rejoins her family.

Stay tuned for more updates about the book!
Caroline Blaha-Black

Hey all! Anybody read any good book on writing (or any good book for that matter) lately? My favorite is Bird By Bird (writers reading this know what I'm talking about). Anybody read anything new lately? Let me know, don't be shy.

So, here it is, people, the holiday season and the New Year rolled by, and it is 2007! For me, it is full of surprises. First of all, Sagewoman magazine published another of my reviews, which is great. Look me up in the latest issue of Sagewoman, in the reviews section. This time I reviewed an awesome astrology jewelry product, but I won't tell you more, you gotta read all about it! If you love jewelry and astrology, you should certainly glance at it.

Also, out of a clear blue, an editor from Stitches, a canadian magazine of medical humor, contacted me and said that they accepted one of my cartoons for publication. I feel elated, as this is the fisrt canadian publication that I have a cartoon it. They pay (yes!), and I'll get an complimentary issue as well.

Finally, my book is coming slowly along. I'm having a little trouble with my front cover and the way it looks, but I'm working on it, and hope to fix it soon. So far, I got my test copy and some stuff in the text needs improving as well. Watch my blog for more updates, and happy writing!

Until next time,
Karolina (Caroline)