A Letter to Victoria’s Secret From a Father

 

We all know of Victoria’s Secret; we’ve been to the bright pink stores and can recognize the bright pink striped bags other gals and guys carry around within the mall. I know all of us can say we have shopped there at least once and are very familiar with the lovely and racy undergarments that are sold there. It’s supposed to make wives, mothers, girlfriends feel sexy as well as fitted.

Now ask yourself these questions: How would you react seeing a twelve year old girl carrying one of those bags? Find her walking around inside the brightly painted pink store amongst you older gals shopping for bras and underwear with bling on them and words such as  ”Feeling lucky?” written on them?

Men, probably fathers that are there shopping for something “va-va-voom” for your wives, could you still do it with a twelve year old grabbing something similar in her own size?  Mothers, your thoughts? The link below is a letter from a father to Victoria’s Secret just about this. As there is nothing wrong with this store or those who shop in it, there is however something to be considered about “Bright Young Things” line they plan to put out. Is this a good move? What do you think?

Do you agree with this father or not?

Thanks for the drop by!

A Letter to Victoria’s Secret From a Father.

 

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What Do You Have Friends For?

Reblogged from Savvy Writers & e-Books online:

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How friends and family can help to improve your Amazon Ranking will be a reminder today, short before the holiday season starts. They indeed can help you so much - they even don't need to buy the book (again). Amazon can give a great book a big boost to “be discovered”. These little features take only a few seconds, but can make a big difference in your Amazon ranking - and subsequently in the success of your book.

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Amazon sales secrets you’re probably missing-Chazz Writes

 

Some great advice/tips from author Chazz Chute on Amazon sales secrets…worth the drop by. As always your wonderful Chazz!

Amazon sales secrets you’re probably missing.

Dragon lovers flock here! Review of Forged in Flame: A Dragon Anthology…

Forged In Flame by Samuel A. Mayo, D. Robert Pease, Caitlin McColl, Jana Bosky, Eric White & Brian Collier 

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Even though I am not an avid reader of Anthologies, I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. I love dragons and stories filled with them. The wonderful art that comes with a book of Anthologies, is even though the stories share a common subject, they vary quite vastly. Dragons, of course you can tell, were the theme with this one. How each author told their tale focusing around the dragon theme, for each, was very well written and very imaginative!

First Flight- Author Sam Mayo
My perception of this tale was focused in either a futuristic or post- apocalyptic environment. I love the two characters, sister and brother, Esme and Van. Van is a spunky little guy and Esme the clever gal. Flight, the skies and mechanics encompass this story and a draw in guaranteed! I very much enjoyed this tale and the creative way the author storied his dragon.

A Dragon’s Honor- Author Brian Collier
This dragon tale goes back to the Arthurian time, at least to my perspective, with valiant knights and kings and queens. In this tale, the princess, Muriel, is now in charge of her kingdom’s army and the fate of it as well. The noble knight Sir Devon, her childhood friend, still stands for his king and princess. In a battle against the enemy, they are slowly losing the war. As a last resort, Princess Muriel escorted by her Sir Devon goes on a quest to acquire allies. With the focus on dragons, I must leave it at this, not wanting to ruin the story. Another well told tale with a bit of romance on the side.

Birth Pains- Author Eric White
I will jump straight off and say this one was my ultimate favorite in the brilliant packaged deal. The way author Eric White unfolded his tale and the description in which he told it, captivated me from first word until the last. I tore through this story. With the title Birth Pains, you can assume there is a baby delivery in this tale, but with a twist. I enjoyed the grandmother and Mrylinde and the creative tale encompassed around them. Dragons are of course included, but you will simply have to read to find out the cleverness in how it was incorporated in this one.

Golden Legacy- Author Jana Bosky
A modern theme with of course dragon incorporated in it as well (it is the theme right?) A story centered around two players, Zachariah and Athena. One to assassinate the other, a conversation, a spark, a fight…oh my! That is all I’ll say…have to read. I liked the spark between these two, characters to definitely connect with.

Heart of Steel- Author Caitlin McColl
This was my second favorite. A connection twisted inside metal, gears and revenge. I enjoyed the way author Caitlin McColl unraveled her tale focused around the dragon theme and really liked the characters within it. This is another review that must be kept short, as not to spoil anything for the next reader in which this is a must read, so there…you now have to read it. Trust me, you’ll like this one also.

A Chink in the Armor- Author D. Robert Pease
Last, but definitely not the least, Job is the main character in this tale. Battle is his plight; strength, leadership, and faith are his allies…among other fellow courageous comrades. He stands firm, confident and almost indestructible. Humbling is this story and intriguing as well…remember, no spoilers…

All in all, I rate this book in whole five worthy stars, if not a sixth. You will definitely be drawn into each story. This is a book, I highly recommend for your next reading pleasure. I was given an ARC book in return for my honest review. This is my whole hearted honest review.

Author A.D. Duling

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Indie Authors- Self- publishing help, about Vanity Publishers and the Low Down of Book Reviews…

Vanity Publishing

I have my opinion of Vanity publishing, but this is not about my opinion. It’s about what you should know about it before you decide to take the leap. howtobeanauthorsite.com tells you…

“In some circles vanity publishing is not a term that is often looked upon favourably. This is because unlike conventional publishers, vanity publishers will publish work regardless of its content or quality and is done so for the sake of the author’s vanity – to be printed.” – this sums it up for me.

But, again….it’s not about my opinion. This site is very informative and they have part two post that goes on to tell you the pro’s and con’s of vanity publishing.

 

What are the benifits?

” Vanity publishers work for you under your guidance and direction. Therefore, you still retain control over the production process.
 Vanity publishers will save you heaps of time, because they are managing the entire process.”

What are the drawbacks?

“If vanity publishers outsource, they can charge you more or not invest time in trying to find the best deal for you. Vanity publishers do not have the same reputation as major publishers. Some people will perceive you as lacking the ability to get published by a mainstream publisher, hence your need to resort to a vanity publisher. This can hurt your credibility and may affect future opportunities with people in the industry.”

Click HERE to read more of the benifits and drawbacks. Don’t forget to read the other great articles on publishing.

Now that you’ve written a book and you don’t want to go the vanity publishing way…what do you do?

Author Emlyn Chand (Novel Publicity) and author Melissa Foster (Fostering Sucess) can help you with that. It is a privelage to say I know these ladies and definitely recommend them as your next step help. Click on their links and learn more about them and what they can do for you.

Now how about book reviews?

Author Tanya Kappes can tell you loads about that. From buying reviews, organic reviews, swapping reviews and even fake reviews.

“In essence, there are three methods of reviews you can acquire: buying them, growing them organically, and swapping them.  One method doesn’t necessarily enhance your status more than the other, although juggling the three certainly can help establish it.”

 

Click HERE to read more very informative stuff on this by author Tonya Kappes.

 

So good luck in your book endevours and thanks for the drop by,

P.S. Like giveaways? Who doesn’t right? Hop on over to my A.D. Duling’s Diddley Doodle Dandy Writings and check out Rachael Anderson’s The Reluctant Bachelorette Book Blast, where for a limited time you can purchase the book for only $.99 cents! Enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card while your there.

Bluetooth contact lenses? Really? Will this be the next technological thing?

Yep, you heard that right…Bluetooth Contacts. Actually they are called Smart Contact lenses and supposedly they will be the next bluetooth headset of the future.

I heard this in conversation and didn’t really believe it. Come on really? How would that be possible? Oh, but it is.

“Although it might sound like something from a science fiction novel, scientists at the University of Washington are working on solar-powered contact lenses with transparent LEDs embedded onto the lens. This technology could be applied in countless ways, from health monitoring to text translation right in front of the wearer’s eyes…”

“One of the results was an “Assisted Living Contact Lens” that would project helpful information, such as the calorie count for a chocolate scone, or a GPS map overlay locating the nearest gyms.” 

Yep,  this is what you would be seeing while wearing a pair of these Smart Contact Lenses. Coupons, calories and map out to the gym…ridiculous or smart? I think it’s pretty cool! Now would I wear them? Ah…not so sure. Come on…updating in technology for me is getting the hand me down cell phone from my husband. Yes, really. If it were up to me, I would have still been using last year’s model. It took a lot of conviction to get me to use a touch screen. I’m not kidding. I still refuse to slide my finger across the letters to write a word. I have to press each individual key.

I do not own a bluetooth.

So…will this new technology be something everyone else would want? Oh yeah, I think so.  We’re already used to seeing people in business attire walking about  yelling and flailing their arms in the air  talking to themselves (nah, they have a bluetooth), so why not do it without having to hook something into your ear. Probably more comfortable.  Then again…maybe we wouldn’t.  I know I always look for the bluetooth. Imagine trying to convince someone you’re not crazy and you are talking to someone on your… eye phone?

HAHA! Love it!

“So if you see me gazing off into a distant world of information that only I can see, you may have fun wondering, “Crazy? Or contact lens?”…until you get your own.”

Thanks for the drop by,

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Chazz Writes about Quote Art: A new way to promote your books…

I thought this was a brilliant idea and will have to give this one a try… thought you might like it too. Thanks Chazz, your a brilliant man. Need help with your quote art? Chazz knows someone who can help you with that too. Read the article and then go to  KitFosterdesign. com

Here’s what he designed for Chazz…

Pretty cool right?

Ok, go check it out for yourself- Chazz’s article- and  happy book promoting!