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Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:07:07 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Ever Felt Like Giving up?:
Shawn said, "I ask that question since I've been contacted on various forums about the reason for shutting down my blog. First, let me say, no, I'm not shutting down the blog because I'm giving up! I'm shutting it down due to time constraints and demands...." more
Friday, April 12, 2013 10:32:46 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Reflections Upon the End.:
Shawn said, "From the beginning, my reason for this blog was two-fold, to give tips on writing and share my personal experience in surviving the publishing world from both sides - traditional and indie. When addressing the more unpleasant aspects of the..." more
Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:24:45 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled The Most Difficult Part of Writing is . . . ?:
Shawn said, "Publicity - at least for me is the hardest part about writing. Give me a subject and I can write a complete story blindfolded, it comes so natural. Being groomed under the old way, a traditionally signed author didn't have to worry about..." more
Monday, April 8, 2013 9:14:38 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Is the End Near for American Authors?:
Shawn said, "Wow! I just ran across an article in the New York Times by bestselling author Scott Turow title The Slow Death of the American Author, in which he sums up everything I have been warning about on my blog for well over a year now! ..." more
Sunday, April 7, 2013 3:24:37 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled THANK YOU, Midwest & Cincinnati!:
Shawn said, "Thanks to the Midwest Homeschool Convention for another well-organized event, and kudos to Cincinnati for the top-notch facility, Duke Energy Center. Having attended conventions for the past 3 years in various states and large cities, I highly..." more
Friday, April 5, 2013 2:25:16 PM
Shawn Lamb added a Book Trailer Video
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 1:27:22 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Goodreads Now Another Amazon Tenacle!:
Shawn said, "Say it ain't so?!? That is what I thought when I saw the recent announcement of Amazon buying Goodreads. Now Amazon owns Shelfari and Goodreads. Interesting to note that Goodreads stopped carrying Amazon Meta data because Amazon..." more
Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:37:15 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Barnes & Noble & Nook:
Shawn said, "For months rumors have been swirling about Barnes & Noble going under. There is no doubt the big chain bookstore company is struggling, but they are putting up a valiant effort against increasing odds to stay afloat.That said, however, the..." more
Monday, March 25, 2013 9:05:08 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Author to Author Etiquette & Manners:
Shawn said, "Lately, I've been inundated with emails from authors announcing their latest book release for purchase, asking for reviews or endorsements. Some of these emails include graphic posters or ads related to the book. The vast majority of these are cold..." more
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 10:54:00 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled What is an Author's Validation?:
Shawn said, " The answer to the question concerning an author's validation can vary from making bestseller lists, to oodles of 5 star reviews to numerous awards and recognition. But what does that really get an author, other than bragging rights? ..." more
Sunday, March 17, 2013 5:35:57 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled My Family's St. Patrick's Day Tradition.:
Shawn said, " As a kid, I looked forward to St. Patrick's Day, and the big family and community celebrations, including the New York St. Paddy's Day Parade! Being Irish on my father's side, St. Patrick's Day ranked up there with Easter and Christmas. ..." more
Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:53:50 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Publisher By-passing Bookstores & Reviews:
Shawn said, " I've been warning for several years about the abusive mentality that has taken over reviews, and received great criticism and backlash. Well, now publishers are taking notice.According to the article Publishers Are Reshaping Themselves ..." more
Monday, March 11, 2013 7:00:08 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled 2013 Event Season Beings!:
Shawn said, "(2012 - Midwest Homeschool Convention, Cincinnati, OH. My daughter dressed at Shannan)This week my 2013 event season begins with a trip to Evansville, Indiana and the Southwest Indiana Home Educators Convention, March 15-16.One of the most talked..." more
Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:54:23 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Extras! Extras! Read All About Them!:
Shawn said, "Some writers are so busy concentrating on the main characters that they forget to populate the story with a strong supporting cast. First person is the most common POV where secondary characters are minimized. If not handled aptly, 1st Person can..." more
Monday, March 4, 2013 11:16:18 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Who Needs a Hero?:
Shawn said, "Everyone! That might sound like a simplistic answer, but it’s true. Yes, I come from the generation that watch the Cartwrights always win on Bonanza and Marshall Dillon get his man on Gunsmoke. So? It was the integrity and grit of the individuals..." more
Friday, March 1, 2013 11:32:13 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Heroes and Villains of History:
Shawn said, "When researching history for any project, rarely will one find a cut-and-dry individual, a real person who falls perfectly into the category of hero or villain. People are too complex, too contradictory to be pigeoned-holed. However, the researcher..." more
Sunday, February 24, 2013 4:40:04 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled William of Orange and James II of England.:
Shawn said, "Apparently, some English people can't accept the fact that William of Orange deposed James II of England. In fact, they become quiet hostile in response to anyone who uses the word, as I did in a recent guest post. So let's examine the meaning of..." more
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 11:36:00 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Cover Design for Allon Book 7:
Shawn said, "Sneak peek at the initial cover design of Allon Book 7 - Dangerous Deception. It is scheduled for June 2013 release.After receiving an invitation from the reclusive country of Natan to meet the new Emperor, King Tyrone entrusts Nigel, Mirit and Lord..." more
Friday, February 15, 2013 3:21:52 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled The End! - er, maybe not?:
Shawn said, "Ever have a hard time deciding upon how to end a story? You're not alone. Many authors suffer from endingitis, a deep-seeded fear of the end. It can manifest itself in anxiety, sleeplessness, rewrites, constant pacing or nail biting, all in an..." more
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:58:23 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled The 3 "Cs" of Writing.:
Shawn said, "Okay, after the 2 posts about Amazon, MacMillian and the fluctuating state of the industry, let's get back to writing . . . Just like the 3 "Rs" in learning there are 3 "Cs" in writing: Crisis, Climax and Conclusion. The last one - conclusion..." more
Sunday, February 10, 2013 10:22:19 AM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Futher Consideration About MacMillian's Settlement:
Shawn said, "My last post generated a lot of comments on other groups I'm involved. Comments included words like scary, unthinkable, wrong or just plain wow! by the news. So let's explore the DOJ's side of the argument about how consumers will benefit.Before any..." more
Friday, February 8, 2013 1:36:16 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled MacMillian Settles with DOJ about E-Book Prices.:
Shawn said, "Wow! A blow against publishers. Now, most know I'm both traditional and self-published, so I'm not totally on the side of the gate-keepers. However, this latest capitulation is troubling.Here's the gist of the lawsuit as told in the New York Times..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:42:24 PM
Shawn Lamb wrote a blog post titled Πόσο σημαντική είναι η μπομπονιέρα...:
Shawn said, "Πριν από πολλούς αιώνες σε μέρη όπως η Ιταλία και η Γαλλία οι άνθρωποι οι οποίοι παντρεύονταν, έστελναν στους επισκέπτες ένα μικρό δώρο..." more