I know the AUTHOR!

On this week my friend's mother had terrific treat for me! It was an autographed copy of her newly released book "Silent Tears to LOUD VICTORY". I could not put the book down. It was absolutely amazing! I reccomend this book for everyone, especially anyone you suspect that may have endured abuse, mothers, fathers, and friends. It helps to know how the child feels and what some signs are that a child is being abused. In addition to a great story there are terrific poems and glimpses into the history of my hometown Ypsilanti. Great job Mrs. Edith Eddins. Her book is available on amazon.com for a real steal of a price. Watch this video to learn a little bit more about her book. 

 

Q. August

Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.

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These are a few of my favorite things- Sample

Yes I am still on my love of lists kick! Today's list comes from Redbook Magazine August 2011 edition

Summer's Guilty Pleasures A-Z

A another lip gloss

B baby swimsuits

C Celine Dion

D deep-fried whatever

E excuses (really good ones)

F fancy flip-flops

G gossip magazines

H hogging the bathroom

I impractical shoes

J J.Lo

K kiddie cereal

L lying there and letting him do all the work

M mother-in-law jokes

N naps

O online shopping

P purses-lots of 'em

Q quirky kid names

R real housewives of anything

S Sonic's chocolate shakes

T Twilight

U using his razor

V very hot farmers

W Whoopie pies

X ex-Stalking, Facebook-style

Y yelling

Z zone-out apps

I thought this list was right on the money, especially kiddie cereal (Yummy). That has been a guilty pleasure of mines this Summer indeed. Fruity Cheerios and Chocolate Cheerios are my fave for this season. Another guilty pleasure is staying up way past bedtime.

What are your guilty pleasures this Summer?

Q. August

Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.

http://www.qaugust.com/

Old treasures lead to new treasures

I had the pleasantry of being able to slooow down on this week. I visited a local library and took time to browse around for books I didn't necessarily need. It saddens me that the tradition of visiting libraries is dying in some areas. For me there is nothing like the stench that comes with aging of books. My eyes dart all over the place scanning the shelves and shelves of books varying by height, jacket, width, and title. It is a place of sanctity.

Above all there is writing that covers every topic, inquiry, problem, idea in the world! "There's nothing new under the sun" rings true. I found books relating to current topics in my life that had been written 20, 30, 40 years ago. It dawned on me that the road to the new treasures I desire in my life begins within the confines of these old treasures (books) at the library.

Keep libraries alive. Discover the old treasures. I challenge you to slow down and devote time to enjoy the library with no objective in mind.

Q. August
Generate. Rejuvenate. Motivate.
http://www.qaugust.com/

Good morning writing!

I am still on my list kick. There are just so many valuable and utterly entertaining lists that exist in my world. This morning I woke up to a delightful list about writers tools. It was sent from the best Book PR Coach in the state of Michigan. None other than Pam Perry Herself sent me the fabulous list. Lucky for you I will share the list as well as some links for you to begin connecting with her and getting your hands on some other tools you need.

Now here's the list she sent to my email:

10 Tools You Need to Get Started Writing

1- Find a motivational statement, picture, or object to help you while you are writing.

2- Creae a storage place for all of your relevant book materials.

3- Load Microsoft Word or another word processing software on your computer to type in.

4- Buy a 3 ring binder to use as yoru book file.

5- Buy manila folders to separate your loose writing material and papers you may collect.

6- Buy computer disks to save yoru work on.

7- Get plenty of note cards to write down ideas for your book.

8- Have a notebook to take with you when you work on your book away from home.

9- Buy highlighters in multiple colors to help you identify facts in articles/books that you use.

10- Have plenty of pens handy.

She encouraged me with the motivated me through the following attached message:

"Take time to get organized ith the tools you need to write your book at or away from home. We spend coutnless hours searching for lost items. You do not want to lose any time while working on your book. Getting organized ahead of time will help you finish your writing and get published faster."



Thanks Pam!!!

You can get connected to Pam Perry by visiting www.e-junkie.com/pamperry 

View her blog at http://www.MinistryMarketingSolutions.com/blog

Check her out on Youtube www.youtube.com/pamperry

Q. August

Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.

http://www.qaugust.com/

Do Something Different!

I recently got the great idea to combine two things I love- showering and reading. I was leery at first considering the possibility of getting the beloved pages of my book soaked. I then considered how long the book had been sitting on my shelf. I had been wanting to really dig into it for over a year. It might as well not exist. And like any other writer I coaxed myself into it with the disclaimer "at least I'll have a story to tell!" Indeed I do. I loved it. I can't remember the last time I read while standing. Yes sprinkles landed on each page. And that's okay. The ink didn't run. It was a relaxing, new, and exciting experience. While you can't compare it to bungy jumping there was a thrill element present.

Another thing I sometimes do is read a book from back to front.

I challenge you to do something unique and different related to reading and writing on this week. And if your are really feeling bold try shower reading.

Q. August
Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.
http://www.qaugust.com/

Books I am reading now

I am in a book club but I still do some reading on my own time.

The following is a list of what I am reading now with it's intended purpose

1. Kid CEO- family and household management support
2. Teaching outside the box- professional growth
3. Summer and the city - pleasure/interest

These readings are in addition to that required by my graduate program and biblical readings for my relationship with Christ.

Most writers are avid readers.

"Reading is the ultimate prerequisite to learning" - Professor R. Petrone
That is one of my mottos in life. What are your mottos about reading?
Part of why I write is because I feel that answers to our challenges in life are written. It is my duty to provide some answers for someone out there.

Q. August
Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.
http://www.qaugust.com/

Lists-places to go

My last blog talked about list writing, their differentiations and varying levels of importance.

Today's list is of my 5 favorite places to go

1. Northridge church- refreshing
2. Party City- boosts my creativity level
3. Whole Foods- inspiring
4. Bath/Shower- spirituality, connecting to God
5. Bookstores- motivating

List the places you love to go and why or perhaps even make a list of places you would like to go!

Q. August
Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate.
http://www.qaugust.com/

Lists lists lists

Lists are one of the very many organizational tools that lead to succes.

The way they are used can very from person to person.

All week long I will be sharing samples of lists that I like.

I use lists in the following ways:

• chores I need to get done on a given day or week
• new products I want to buy
• topics to cover in my books or workshops
• my favorite new items, I usually include this in letters to friends
• things I am grateful for, I usually do this at the beginning or end of my day
• favorite songs of the season for playlists
• goals
• plans of action

I thought the following list was pretty clever! I read it in Glamour magazine, I am unsure of what issue/volume.

"9 Things You Should Remember Forever..." -By Eliza Marston

1. The heat of your first kiss.
2. Your social security #, blood type, and European shoe size.
3. The stories your grandma told you about escaping from the old country with diamonds and a loaf of bread hidden in her coat.
4. The best compliment you ever got in bed.
5. Teh exact scientific combination of hair products that resulted in the greatest hair day of your life.
6. Just how brilliant and gorgeous you thought you were when you were 5 years old.
7. For every relationship that didn't work out, the true reasons why.
8. The scents of our baby's head and your mother's perfumed hug.
9. How good it feels to do the right thing.

I must admit that #9 is my favorite. Start creating some lists to utilize in your everyday life and see the positive changes that will occur.

Q. August

Motivate.Rejuvenate.Generate

http://www.qaugust.com/

ART in Books

With the emergence of E-books our options for the delivery of written works has grown.


I recently read Molly Ringwald's "Getting the Pretty Back".
I t was a pleasant surprise to see illustrations appropriately placed within the pages of the book. It added an artistic element and relaxed feel to the reading.

My question is, would you consider adding artwork to your books? This is something I have considered yet I am still on the fence a bit.

Do you feel that yoru writte works stand as art alone?

Q. August
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