August 25th, 2008
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For more than a decade, since I met Kathleen (Katy) Walls, I’ve seen her move from author to self-publisher to forming a publishing business, Global Authors Publications (GAP). I thought some suggestions from Katy would help writers understand the publishing business from the perspective of an author/publisher.
Katy founded GAP in 2004 to publish her books from her Florida home. […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment
August 21st, 2008
Giveaway at Quilting & Patchwork by Home Biz Notes Blogger
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Do you need cheer? Do you need uplifting? Do you need simply to read some lovely stories? The giveaway this month at another of my blogs, Quilting and Patchwork, is just the answer.
It consists Heartwarmers of Spirit, an anthology concerning Triumphs over Life’s Challenges, edited by Azriela Jaffe.
I have a story published in this book, “My […]
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August 20th, 2008
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While we’re on the topic of Harry Potter (see the post about Susan Gunelius and her book on the Harry Potter global phenomenon), why not take a look at a related book by J.R. Rowling? This is just another example of the expert marketing and branding that Susan mentions. Harry Potter fans are intrigued by any reference to a […]
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August 19th, 2008
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To celebrate the U.S. release of Harry Potter, The Story of a Global Business Phenomenon by Susan Gunelius, we’re conducting a random drawing giveaway of a copy of the book. (See my interview of Susan at Home Biz Notes for more information about the book and why Susan wrote it.)
Simply leave a comment below telling us […]
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August 19th, 2008
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The Harry Potter Phenomenon has captured young and older in its web with books, movies, and paraphernalia. What has made these books so popular that this became a brand in itself and skyrocketed to fame?
Susan Gunelius explores this in her book, Harry Potter - The Story of a Global Business Phenomenon.
I interviewed Susan, since I’ve […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 9 comments
August 15th, 2008
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Susan Gunelius, author of Harry Potter, The Story of a Global Business Phenomenon, will visit Home Biz Notes, on Tuesday, August 19, the day her book is launched in the United States.
You won’t want to miss this upcoming interview with Susan, also a b5 blogger at Brand Curve. We learn how and why she wrote the […]
By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments
August 15th, 2008
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With Michael Phelps setting Olympics records, swimming will be taking a “front seat” in sports, in business, and in general public interest. More youngsters will likely want to become involved in swimming lessons and events.
How can you tie this fascination with swimming into your business, either with actual products or with your PR philosophy?
Also, […]
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August 13th, 2008
The Power of a “Smiley Face” in Business
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As I stood in line at the grocery check-out today, I observed the power of a “smiley face.” The couple ahead of us had a little girl with them, about five years old, I’d guess. She was well-behaved, but chatty and wiggly.
As her dad taked with the bag boy and her mom wrote a check, the cashier […]
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August 11th, 2008
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We have a winner of the book giveaway, Tales of Adventure and Discovery.
Sarah B’s name was selected in the random drawing at random.org. Congratulations, Sarah !
This giveaway was run in conjunction with the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival. There were so many who entered the giveaway, left comments and shared with us about reading to their children, grandchildren, […]
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August 11th, 2008
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Networking has become the popular “buzz word” in the business and social arena today. “Making friends,” I like to call it. We see it discussed everywhere nowadays.
Elizabeth Gordon, author of The Chic Entrepreneur, who visited Home Biz Notes recently, has an interesting post at her blog, What Are the Best Ways to Network?. Some of […]
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