I'm a freelance writer hailing from B.C. but currently living in Nova Scotia. I'm working on 7 books and have completed 2 children's stories.
I write web content and freelance articles, fillers, and poetry
What I'm Reading
Poetry anthologies, suspense novels, and research material.
Subjects I'd Like to Learn More About
Silva, the Alpha level of the mind, self-empowerment, and The Law of Attraction
An Interesting Fact
I have an Isabella Spanish Hagstrom classical guitar.
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Hello everyoneToday I want to mention a wonderful resource I came across for book authors--a free widget that displays your book and takes readers inside the pages. Literally! The widget actually tuns pages!Interested parties can read an excerpt of your book, are treated to illustrations, can read related buzz and, most importantly of all . . . they can BUY your book! Wow! All from the handy attention-grabbing widget!This book widget will prove invaluable to writers who have authored books an... Read Full Story
In today's post I want to discuss two excellent online sites for book authorsScenarioYou've published a bookYou are busy promoting and building author credibilityYou are trying to advertiseYou want to realize salesTwo sites I would recommend for book authors to join are JacketFlap and Author's Den. Why?These sites are free-to-joinYou create an author profile + picture.You list your published workYou upload your book coverYou link to sites selling your bookResults are returned when searchers l... Read Full Story
Have you always wanted to write? In modern times, that goal is easier to realize.Today I want to discuss the writing site Triond. If you are thinking of cutting your teeth on online writing, Triond is a good place to start.The straight goods: you submit content and are paid revenue on your published work. Now, it takes time to build momentum and knowing how to keyword optimize you articles helps; however, some writers have done well without technical knowledge because they wrote on topics tha... Read Full Story
Here's another snapshot I took of the video of my book and adorable Bedbug. I cropped the picture and worked with the exposure to make the image clearer.I'm very pleased with the lovely colors. Three thumbs up to Edward Aish for his wonderful illustrations and to the publisher for her outstanding efforts on behalf of The Bedbug Who Wouldn't Bite copyright Melody Rhodes, 2009.The publisher has indicated that more Bedbug videos have been made and I will include these at the blog, as they be... Read Full Story
I'm happy to announce that Bedbug has made his way into a print prototype and the book is on its way to me for final approval.I thought readers would enjoy this sneak peek at the Bedbug book and the adorable bug. This is a pic. of a video about the book and the bug.We are a couple of weeks to publication, so the book should be available before Christmas.I will be including information about sites where the book can be ordered once we've gone to print.Check back often for updates about The Bed... Read Full Story
Today, we have a sneak peek at the actual Bedbug book and Bedbug toy, courtesy of the publisher, in an uncut little video with a rambunctious child and, of course, cute little Bedbug.This video is "ah natural" --a fun and unpolished clip, which only makes it more charming.Note: three little kids were very pleased to see the Bedbug book and toy. One seven year-old boy read the story three times. All three bugged for their own book and bug and the publisher had to explain that the bug and book... Read Full Story
Well, jumpin' bugs! . . . Grandma saw the BOOK last night!!She watched (virtually) as the publisher inserted the Bedbug BOOK into the BAG, then slipped little ol' me, BEDBUG, inside, too!Now, I have to say, I looked so cute peeking out through the filmy fabric. Little kids will be able to see me and I'll be able to see them!! The book could clearly be seen, as well. I curled up inside on top of it and made myself cozy.Right now, the book is on its way to Grandma, so she can look everything o... Read Full Story
