My calendar said today is World Read Aloud Day. As you can see, it’s wrong. This took place on February 24th. Not sure how I messed this up, but really, can’t any day be a good day to read aloud? If you know a middle grader who is unable to read, even if only for today, …
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By: Donna McDine,
on 4/10/2015
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I is for Integrity...
Definition...
noun
character; honesty.
To be able to put your head on your pillow at night with a peacefulness that you live your life to the best of your ability each and everyday is to live with integrity. Knowing right from wrong and living by those rules with honesty and positive actions toward others is imperative in striving for an honest to God way of life.
Three cheers for a life filled with integrity. For which you project you receive back ten-fold!
God Bless!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!
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Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
Did you know there are well over three hundred social media websites? For writers, some sites have the potential to build a larger readership, grow their platform, and expand their business. However, it’s essential you weigh your social media sincerity for its value.
So many LinkedIn profiles sport the all-too-familiar photos under their endorsements that one questions their sincerity. Obviously, some people are just out to see how many endorsements they can give and receive. Their recommendations are untrustworthy.
Our words mean diddly to the majority of the world but they should stand for something.
We would love to hear feedback on this post!
Have you questioned the integrity of social media? In what ways do you practice sincerity when using it?
And now to announce our giveaway contest winner of Vanessa Fortenberry’s book, Mama, I Want to See God.
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By: Joan Enders,
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By: Donna McDine,
on 4/10/2015
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I is for Integrity...
Definition...
1.
adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
To be able to put your head on your pillow at night with a peacefulness that you live your life to the best of your ability each and everyday is to live with integrity. Knowing right from wrong and living by those rules with honesty and positive actions toward others is imperative in striving for an honest to God way of life.
Three cheers for a life filled with integrity. For which you project you receive back ten-fold!
God Bless!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!
Connect with Donna McDine on Google+
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
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By: Sally Matheny,
on 3/23/2014
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Did you know there are well over three hundred social media websites? For writers, some sites have the potential to build a larger readership, grow their platform, and expand their business. However, it’s essential you weigh your social media sincerity for its value.
If not monitored, social media slowly slurps away your time. At the end of the day, many realize the productivity gauge is still on empty. They struggle trying to find a balance between networking and actually writing.Are the games, news, and videos the distractions? Decide what it is you want.
Be true to your calling first. Which do you want to do the most—circulate or create? Networking is important to the writer’s business, but what’s the point if the writer is never in the business of writing?
When you do socialize on Facebook, YouTube, and the like, stand firm in your Christian beliefs. Don’t fade into the background in fear or camouflage your heart in order to conform. Be courageous. Choose authenticity over popularity.
Another checkpoint of sincerity is endorsements. One popular practice among business professionals is reciprocal recommendations. One social media venue for this is LinkedIn. Professionals build contacts, promote their skills and businesses, and provide endorsements for other professionals. However, I question the authenticity of some of the endorsements.
Once, I had a gentleman endorse me for my poetry writing. That’s fantastic. Except I’ve never written poetry, so how can he endorse it? I removed the endorsement and sent the man a message thanking him, but explaining the situation. A cordial invitation to visit my blog followed so he could see what I do write. A few days later, I received a nice note apologizing for his hasty error. He added there should be a tab for endorsing integrity. Now, he reads my blog.
So many LinkedIn profiles sport the all-too-familiar photos under their endorsements that one questions their sincerity. Obviously, some people are just out to see how many endorsements they can give and receive. Their recommendations are untrustworthy. If you see endorsements by me on LinkedIn, then you can trust I have actually experienced their work in some form. Even if a good friend lists cake baking as a skill—if I haven’t tasted one of her cakes, or know for a fact that she won a blue ribbon for one, I won’t endorse it. So, bring on the cakes!
Our words mean diddly to the majority of the world but they should stand for something.
“For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Luke 6:45 (NIV)
Be sincere in whatever God is calling you to do—whether that is writing something excellent, engaging others in a conversation, or recommending a good book. Let your words not be empty but empower them by carrying the weight of truth.
We would love to hear feedback on this post!
Have you questioned the integrity of social media? In what ways do you practice sincerity when using it?
And now to announce our giveaway contest winner of Vanessa Fortenberry’s book, Mama, I Want to See God.
Using the integrity of Rafflecopter to make a random selection, our winner is Rosaura Maria Cluxton. Congratulations, Rosaura! I’ll be sending you an email requesting your address so I can mail your book.
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By: Joan Enders,
on 1/12/2010
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Stella is not a foodie. Well, if you include gourmet food and preparations, as she is a fast food girl. The catch? Her father is a world famous chef, and her mother runs a unique restaurant, Open Kitchen, where guest chefs feed eager gourmands. Stella is tantalized by the new intern at the restaurant and she enjoys the work there just a bit more. But where does this put her ever-loyal boyfriend who has declared love to her? This fun novel gives us a slice of life of a teen involved in a Food TV world, and it is delectable.
ENDERS' Rating: Yummy read
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By: Joan Enders,
on 10/27/2009
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Garth has more than being short for his age as a problem: his father drowned sailing, and he is gay, but no one knows beside his mom and Lisa, Garth’s best friend. Mom is constantly tired and does not want to deal with Garth coming out, and she is afraid some looney will harm him. Then Uncle Mike, twin brother to his dad shows up to stay for a few weeks. Before Garth knows it he is involved with Mike’s money making scams. Before he knows it, Mike helps him be comfortable with himself. Before he knows it, there is trouble. Congrats to Ryan on his characterization, particularly Garth, Lisa and the dog-loving old lady! This YA novel can be enjoyed on so many levels, and a good discussion: we do trust Mike?
ENDERS Rating: Good read
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By: Amy C. Moreno,
on 4/23/2009
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If you haven't been to read any of Seth Godin's books on marketing and biz, check out his blog. I receive his daily bloggings by email. They are thought provoking and very insightful...as is this one today.
I'm eager to read his book on Tribes...
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