Tag Archives: Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Since some of you are fairly new to the blogosphere, here’s a mini-course in Blogging 101. When we have a Virtual Book Tour or feature a special guest you don’t have to be present at that time. The post of that day – as well as all previous posts – remains on the blog. So you can join us at that time or visit at your leisure, reading past posts and making comments when you want – simply by clicking on “comments” at the bottom of the post and adding … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogging 101, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Virtual Book Tour, women's issues, writing advice
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We want to welcome Carolyn Howard-Johnson to our blog today. She is the author of a novel, “This is the Place” and a collection of poetry, “Tracings.” Her series of nitty, gritty how-to books include “The Frugal Book Promoter” and “the Frugal Book Editor.”Q: Carolyn, we understand that your writing career didn’t begin until mid-life. Looking back, what was it like for women in the 1950’s and ’60s? A: Sometimes the big barriers in life aren’t abject poverty, dreaded disease or death. Sometimes it’s the subtle ones set upon us … Continue reading
Crime buster Governor Eliot Spitzer has fallen on his own sword, and his involvement in a prostitution ring has created a heartbreaking family tragedy. Although he raised the ethical bar in New York, he forgot to hold himself to this higher standard. Ignoring the consequences of his acts, and the people he would hurt, makes you question both his character and moral development. Now that he has resigned, he has a big job ahead – looking deep inside himself. This scene – personal pain on display for all to see … Continue reading
