Time for another Ask Jo session. In this video I answer the question "What do you like about the PiBoIdMo challenge?"
Are you taking part in the Picture Book Idea Month challenge too? What do you like most about it?
As I mentioned in an earlier post this month, I'm taking part in the WNFIN challenge (Write Non Fiction in November) this month. My goal is to finish the first draft of the second book in the Writers and Authors Guide to Social Media Series. I have to be honest with you, so far things are going pretty slowly. I've worked out the table of contents and been doing some extra research to make sure I have all the most up to date statistics, facts, measurements, etc... Unfortunately I haven't had much time to work on the actual writing of the book though. In true November fashion, our house has exploded with colds, and other viruses. The kids, hubby, and I have all been hit and so energy levels are running pretty low.
I am still hopeful about meeting my goal though. Like I said, the research part is done. The table of contents is done. That's a good point to be as I now know what to write and in what order it should go ;)
Do you have a Pinterest tip to share? Post it in the comments below, along with your full name, and I might just quote you in the book ;)
Are you doing WNFIN this month? How's it going so far?
This weeks quick tip is to add a video to your Amazon author page. You can upload one video of your choice to your Amazon author page. Video is as close to in person as you can get and so is a very effective form of media for building a relationship with your readers. Use this space to connect with your fans, showcase a book trailer for your most recent release, or to reinforce your author brand.
To edit your amazon author page log in at http://authorcentral.amazon.com
You can find my other videos on my YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/jolinsdell/. Don't forget to click subscribe so you can keep up with all the new uploads too ;)
This week's review showcase is for Italian for Tourists. Here's a few of the comments it's received:
"I am an Italian Instructor for the Palm Beach County School Board, Florida. I teach Italian (for Travelers, Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced) adult education classes in Palm Beach Gardens Community High School and privately. In addition, I am the organizer of two Italian social, language travel and cultural clubs LEONARDO's ITALIAN LINK, LEONARDO'S ITALIAN CLUB, in addition to LEONARDO'S ITALIAN BOOK CLUB, in South Florida; I faithfully dedicate this time to the community that shares my passion for Italy and all things Italian. As an entrepreneur,I represent an Italian multinational company. After reviewing many language and travel books, I have chosen Jo Linsdell's "Italian for Travelers" paperback as the official Italian language book that will be used by all students that will attend Palm Beach Gardens Community High School adult classes " Italian for Travelers". As per my recommendation, aforementioned, is now the official book for said classes, which will be purchased by my private students, my Italian book club social/travel/club members, and the PBGCHS. Congratulations to Jo Linsdell for a fine job!"By lori.samarin
"This is the best introductory travel book to start with for your trip to Italy. It is bare bones. I am so glad I ordered this. Simplistic is the best description for this book. It is for those, like me, who are traveling to Italy for the first time and know no Italian." By "CandiJ"
"I don’t speak Italian. I have enough trouble with English (or is it American). Jo Linsdell has written the definitive guidebook. I know if I ever make it to Italy, this is the book I want. Why? Because it’s layout is simple, easy to use and covers everything. Ms Linsdell has put in a guide to how to pronounce the letters and put in the most common of phrases. There is not a lot of excess wording so finding what phrase or word you need in a hurry is very simple. This book is a must for anyone traveling to Italy. The only negative is that it doesn’t go into all the bad language that Italian drivers throw at each other. Wait, that’s a good thing. The first thing you notice is how the book is divided. Then you get the guide to how to pronounce each letter and in Italian, you do just that. After that, all you have to do is look for the section you need, airport, train station, hotel, etc, and all the common phrases are there. Anyone who travels can use this book. There are many Italian to English books or other combinations, but none are as easy to use as Italian for Tourists. I highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Italy" -By Ron Berry
"If you are travelling to Italy, this is a must have book".- By Karen Cioffi
"I never knew that learning another language could be so simple, so helpful and so much fun. If ever you are going to visit Italy, this is the only book you will need!"- By Jamieson Wolf
"Ms. Linsdell divides the book in easy-to- navigate sections to make finding what you need quick. I believe this will be a highly recommended source by many travel agencies in the near future"- By Joyce Anthony
Grab your print copy here.
N.B. I'm currently in the process of reformatting the kindle version. If you've already got a copy, you will be able to update it free of charge via your e-library on Amazon once the new version has been uploaded.
The new, updated, version is scheduled for release this month.
PiBoIdMo and WNFIN Challenges
Creative challenges I'm participating in
This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, I get a commission if you purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.
This month I'm participating in two creative challenges. The first is PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) where the goal is to come up with 30 ideas for picture books in 30 days. I love this challenge and have been a winner for the past two years in a row.
You can sign up for PiBoIdMo here: http://taralazar.com/2014/10/25/piboidmo-2014-registration-sign-up-here/
The other challenge I'm participating in is WNFIN (Non Fiction Writing in November), where my goal is to finished the first draft of my non fiction book How to be Pinterest Perfect (the 2rd book in the Writers and Authors Guide to Social Media Series).
You can sign up for WNFIN here: http://writenonfictionnow.com/wnfin-2012/participate-wnfin/
Are you doing any creative challenges this month?
Featured Friday: Vampire Syndrome by Daven Anderson
Happy Halloween!
Disclosure: The FTC Disclosure Provision is a law that requires influencers to disclose when they are being paid to promote a product or service. So please know that if I'm not making money through affiliate links/sponsored content on the post you're currently reading, it's an oversight on my part and will be corrected soon. Read the full disclosure about all the legal stuff here.
Today's Featured Friday is perfect for this season. Can you imagine what it would be like to be turned into a Vampire?
About the book
Title: Vampire Syndrome: Book 1 of the Vampire Syndrome Saga
Author: Daven Anderson
Book description:
Can Special Olympics champion Jack Wendell survive, now that he’s been turned into a vampire? All Jack wants is to be accepted as a valued member of the vampire community. But he can’t do this when Chief Venator (vampire law enforcer) Damien Tepesh has ordered Jack to be killed. Fortunately, Jack wins the respect of a powerful ally. Lilith Morrigan, President of the Vampires, hides Jack from the ruthless Venators and gives him a chance to prove his worth. But she cannot stop her husband Damien from targeting Jack. Damien summons Romania’s Chief Venator Zetania Vinescu to Colorado to help him hunt Jack. Lilith over-rides her husband and orders Zetania to protect Jack from the Venators. As Damien and Lilith battle over control of Jack, a new threat emerges. A space-alien Pure vampire has come to Colorado, specifically to kidnap Jack. Even if Damien and Lilith settle their differences, can they keep Jack safe from the Pures?
Review comments:
“A Fun Fast New Vampire Story!” - J.D. Brown, Author
“An Engaging, Action Packed, Fun Read!” - Victoria Adams, Author
“Fun Vampire Read.” R.G. Calkins
Author Bio:
Daven Anderson spends his nights modifying cars for the Council of Thirteen's elite Venator law enforcers; because when you're a Vampire, there's no such thing as "too much horsepower." Daven brings supercharged concept cars to life, so the Venators have the power they need to chase rabid vampires, chupacabras, cattle-mutilating aliens, vampire hunters, and whoever or whatever else the Council deems a threat to the security of the Vampire community.
The Venators love to have long conversations with Daven while he works on their cars. Unbeknownst to them, Daven has been secretly recording the Venators' tales, using them as the basis for the Vampire Syndrome saga. After a long night's work, Daven plays back the tapes, transcribes the best excerpts and sends them as "fiction writing" to the unsuspecting staff members at PDMI Publishing.
The normal people's constant misrepresentations and misunderstandings of Vampires over the last three centuries, culminating in the most recent shimmering, over-emoting caricatures of "vampires", finally motivated Daven to "hide the truth in plain sight" with the Vampire Syndrome saga. Thanks to Daven's transcriptions, with the assistance of PDMI Publishing, the normal world can at long last read the tales of the Vampires' elite law enforcers, without the sugar-coated glittering stardust that passes for modern "vampire fiction."
Daven has hired a professional double, who was previously a grocery store cashier, to promote his novels and work in PDMI's marketing department, so Daven can continue to chronicle the Venator's adventures for future volumes of the Vampire Syndrome saga.
Coming to PDMI Publishing, LLC > Vampire Conspiracy: Book 2 of the Vampire Syndrome Saga
Pre-Order Link: http://pdmipublishing.com/product/vampire-syndrome
Website: http://www.vampiresyndrome.net
ABOUT ME
Welcome to my world! This is where I share my passion for books, blogging, travel, health and fitness, hair and beauty. A lifestyle blog packed full of useful advice, ideas, and inspiration.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
If you'd like to support me, donating goes a long way to helping with the running of this blog. Thanks for your support 💗
Donate NowSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Featured Post
.jpg)
Blog Archive
POPULAR POSTS
.jpg)
COPYRIGHT STUFF
Pinning, Tweeting and Sharing content/images from this blog is welcome and much appreciated! However, all content and images (unless otherwise noted) remain property of JoLinsdell.com.
Content: All content on JoLinsdell.com is provided free for your personal education and enjoyment. You are free to use an excerpt from any article on this blog provided a link back to the original post is included. It is NEVER OK to copy a post in its entirety in your own blog or website. If in doubt, please contact me.
Images: You are free to use an image or two provided that a link back to the original post is included. Please do not remove any logos or watermarks from images without obtaining written permission from me first.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
JoLinsdell.com accepts paid advertising banners and some contextual affiliate links. An affiliate link means that I receive commission on sales of the products that are linked to in my posts. So if you click on a link and make a purchase from an affiliate site, then I may make a commission from that purchase. Please note that all opinions expressed are my own and that all of the products I mention are from companies I know and trust. By using this website, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the full disclosure statement + privacy policy.
