I'm not very good at the self-promo thing, but just wanted to let you all know that I've recently published a little book of poetry, stories and devotions called "Heart's Desire".

My church is selling the book as a fundraiser and all proceeds from sales goes to them. I'm pleased to report that I've sold about 1/2 of the 200 copies we had made up so far

If anyone would be interested in obtaining a copy, please email me (maedel@tbaytel.net) and I'll be happy to let you know the cost, etc.

Thanks - now back to your regularly scheduled program....

I have one of these books...it is WELL WORTH the small cost. Evie is a wonderful writer. She truly does write from the heart.

JJ

I second the queen. I have the privilege of owning one of Evie's books. It's well worth it!!
It's $ well spent.

And I just shared with her how this weekend one of her stories touched my heart. I picked up my book and read a wonderful story!. It was truly a heaven sent blessing... just at the right time!

Evie, May God bless you and bless many others through your writing.

Hi Evie:
How is it going with your precious book? Any success stories? Are they all gone by now?

Every page is a gem! So friends: if you have not ordered your copy yet... you're missing out on something truly special.
Blessings!

Shameless Self Promotion: I'm for it.

Congrats.

Kelly

Congratulations, Evie!

I am anxiously waiting on my book. The first time I sent her a check, I didn't put enough postage on it.

I also wanted to let my friends know that I FINALLY received the 40 copies of my book.

they are the last I am going to order, since I am so fed up with the publisher I used. What he said would take 6 weeks, ended up being 4 months. So anyway, the book is here, let me know if you would like to have one. They are $15 plus $1.50 for postage.

Thanks for letting me do my own shameless promotion.

Sherri

thanks ladies for all your encouragement - BWS women certainly have a gift for supporting each other (Songbird you're a sweetheart..)

Sherri I mailed your book on Tuesday, so you should get it this week sometime - also mailed an order for your book - will be interesting to see which one arrives first

Shameless self promotion...hmmm. Here I sit, surrounded by small homemade (computer generated) covers for a small book of quotations from my own columns, which I will take print ready to a local printers for copying and binding. My biggest problem is that troublesome back cover...about the author. Though I have a few good credits, I have a hard time stepping over the not-quite-slain 'never blow your own horn' ghost.

I'm a personal essayist and freelancer, but my favorite writing is that little weekly inspirational piece in my local paper. I've been trying to find a publishing house to publish a longer collection of these columns, to no avail thus far. I recall one of my editors telling me I needed to 'plug myself' a little more. "Make good friends with people at the big publishing houses and any author you know to get a referral to their agent," he said. I have several author friends, but agents are sort of a 'don't touch mine' thing, I've noticed. I prefer not to 'use' my friends, anyway.

However, if I want to get that book published, I've learned that a little 'shameless self promo' is essential, as much as we all hate it. Thanks for this opp. to confess that I'm ready to sign up for vaunting lessons. Merry Christmas, all, I'm off to find a horn.

Kate,
Welcome nice to see a fellow Canadian in forums.

I completely understand the "how do I promote myself without sounding like I'm blowing my own horn" dilemma. Whether writing a book, column or writing a resume I have that same dilemma I've been taught its not polite to brag, so how do you promote yourself without sounding like your bragging???

If you're interested C.Hope Clark has a good book, "The Shy Writer" (trying to find the time to read it) and a website www.theshywriter.com with lots of good tips and info.

Good luck on your book project and let us know how you are making out!