72 years ago today one of the most loved novels of all time was published, “Gone With the Wind”. The book was my favorite kind of book, many pages with a story that I never wanted to end. I have watched the movie more times than I can count, living vicariously the trials faced by Scarlett O’Hara during the Civil War era on her Plantation in the beautiful south.

I remember thinking her statement, repeated often throughout the movie and book when flustered by a problem she could not solve. “oh, I’ll think about this tomorrow” such a wise thing…perhaps this is why I am a master procrastinator - LOL! Of course there were her self-serving relationships with men, and her famous romantic relationship with Rhett Butler, played by the dashing Clark Gable in the movie. Even as I type this, I’m wanting to pull out my old video cassettes (no, haven’t purchased it on DVD yet) or better yet, my old copy of the book, and read it again.

Margaret Mitchell started the book while she was recovering from an injury and had little else to occupy her time, except to be inspired by the stories she had heard while growing up, so she began typing, and the rest is history. I’m sure that is one injury that she was thankful for in the end!

The book and DVD are available below. The DVD set is the more economical 2 DVD set, there is also a deluxe edition with 4 DVD’s, just do a search for Gone With the Wind in the DVD category, and you’ll find it if you want the more expensive edition.

Book Fairs and Trade Shows may be a great way for writers and authors to promote their books. This depends upon what format is being used, but what better place to be than where readers are gathered?

While browsing the internet I found that the Library of Congress has a page dedicated to Book Fairs, with many that are available throughout the US. While the term “Book Fair” is more commonly used, you will also find a lot of resources by searching for “Book Trade Show”.

Maybe you are someone interested in being part of a fair or trade show to promote your book store, or need a ways to display your book at a show if you are an author. In this case you may be more interested in finding a trade show display company to get ideas. There are many ways to promote yourself and what you have to offer by using displays that can range from simple, to very elaborate, depending upon your taste.

I am going to take a look at what fairs are in my area of NJ, and take a look at the trade show display company to see what ideas they inspire.

The weather is warmer in many parts of the country, making for more outdoor fairs, so find out what is in your area, and enjoy!

Today is the day to help boost “Worth More Than Rubies” to the top of the Amazon charts, look two posts down for details. This is a wonderful book by Kathie Thomas for the Work At Home Mom, or someone who is considering working from home. I highly recommend it!

Again, the links and details are two posts down from this one.

Have you ever wanted to track your book rankings and reviews on either Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble?

I was made aware of a site called “Books and Writers” which provides hourly, daily or weekly updates with charts and more.  If a review is posted about your book, you receive an email letting you know.

There is a reasonable price, well worth it for a writer or anyone who wants to keep track of one or many books.  Visit the site for more information, I received no compensation for sharing this with you, just found the site to be interesting.

Kathie Thomas would like to invite you to join her for one exciting day as her book already popular in Australia, is launched on Amazon! Here’s the details she has provided, I’ll be back to add links when I get them. The best way to help an author with their book launch is to purchase a book during the 24 hour period of the launch. I’m looking forward to buying my copy!

Would you like to receive over $1500 worth of gifts, just for buying a book? I’d like to introduce you to “Worth More Than Rubies” which is written for women in the 25-55 age group and who would like to run a business from home, or already are but are seeking some further encouragement. The book is being launched at Amazon.com and I invite you to participate in a special giveaway. If you are a mum who wants to do as I’ve been doing, or you know someone who would like to, then this book is just what you or they need!

Special offer (24 hours only):

Australia Time Zone: From midnight 27th June 2008 AEST
In the US: 10am 26th June - 9.59am 27th June US EST

CLICK HERE to sign up and be reminded of the launch,

and CLICK HERE for more details and info about prizes.

Here is something that will help those of you who are authors, writers, and more! I do not have a direct link in the following information that was passed along by email, but you should be able to search for the online magazine:

EKG Online Literary Magazine is a free online magazine published for the purpose of entertaining and enlightening all members of the literary community including, but not limited to, readers, writers, aspiring and established authors, reviewers, agents and publishers.

Our premiere issue will will be online July 1st, will feature JD Mason on the cover. We have confirmed for future issues Virginia Deberry & Donna Grant, Travis Hunter, Kendra Norman-Bellamy and William Frederick Cooper. We plan to feature a variety of authors from different genres. Because of the varied audience that we will cater to, we feel this would be a wonderful opportunity for YOU to reach a large segment of the book buying population.

For a limited time EKG Literary magazine is offering FREE ads. That’s right FREE 1/3 page ads. All you have to do is send your ad to ads@ekgliterarymag. com by close of business June 29.

There is no obligation to buy future advertisements, although we think you will want to. This is your opportunity to see what our magazine can do your, at no charge.

Hurry space is limited and is going fast.

To place your ad, or if you have any questions, you may write us at ads@ekgliterarymag. com.

If you need a larger ad, here are our prices. EKG is committed to making advertising affordable for the literary community.

1/3 page FREE (July only)
Half Page $50/month
Full Page $100/month
Full Page (3 Months) $250

*$5 more to have the ad linked to your website/MySpace

Just imagine reaching an audience of hundreds of avid readers.

Contact us now at ads@ekgliterarymag. com.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REPOST

I am one of the staff writers/founders of EKG literary magazine. All Urban Christian author’s who chose to advertise will receive a 10%discount off of ad prices. When you submit your ad be sure to mention that you are with UC.

Be Blessed

Zaria

It’s gardening season in NJ, the Garden State, where I live. It seems appropriate to introduce another eBook to you on Vegetable Gardening. This is a 147 page, comprehensive eBook, with charts, illustrations, and more. It’s easy on the eyes, and in PDF format, so easy to read if you have Adobe Acrobat Reader. I garden, and was delighted with what I saw.

Here is the table of contents:

PART ONE:
I INTRODUCTION
II WHY YOU SHOULD GARDEN
III REQUISITES OF THE HOME VEGETABLE GARDEN
IV THE PLANTING PLAN
V IMPLEMENTS AND THEIR USES
VI MANURES, FERTILIZERS AND MULCHING
VII THE SOIL AND ITS PREPARATION

PART TWO–VEGETABLES
VIII STARTING THE PLANTS
IX SOWING AND PLANTING
X THE CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES
XI THE VEGETABLES AND THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS
XII BEST VARIETIES OF THE GARDEN VEGETABLES
XIII INSECTS AND DISEASE, AND METHODS OF FIGHTING THEM
XIV HARVESTING AND STORING

PART THREE–FRUITS
XV THE VARIETIES OF POME AND STONE FRUITS
XVI PLANTING; CULTIVATION; FILLER CROPS
XVII PRUNING, SPRAYING, HARVESTING
XVIII BERRIES AND SMALL FRUITS
XIX A CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS
XX CONCLUSION

The price for the eBook is very low for what you receive. You may want to consider ordering the organic gardening eBook I have available at the same time for a total of just $2.50.

The ebook is available for sale by me for $1.25, and has full re-sale rights. Click “Personal Collection” for posts on all eBooks I have available for sale. All have full re-sale rights.

This is an eBook for any business owner who wants to learn how to help their employees financially and do so without hurting their business. Sounds like a contradiction, doesn’t it?

Gina L. Gwozdz, CPA has put together a comprehensive eBook showing business owners how to offer medical expense reimbursements in lieu of or as part of an increase in salary, including non-prescription items. She shows in great detail how this will benefit both employee and business owner. This goes beyond just medical insurance! How to do this is carefully explained in Gina’s 61 page eBook, “Confidential Compensation”.

Gina has also written an eBook for the home owner. Have you ever wondered how those tax assessors that come and appraise your home and property come up with the value that they do? Do you know whether or not you have been assessed fairly, and if not, what to do about it? “Lower Your Property Taxes” is a short, easy to follow eBook that will help you.

To purchase these books, visit “Tax Treasures“, and to get to know Gina better and see what else she has to offer, visit Gina L. Gwozdz, CPA.