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New Smashwords Forum site
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The Smashwords forum has been spruced up; easier on the eyes now, and with avatars -- mine is the Mayan glyph for chocolate, can't go wrong there . . .…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by DM Yates Jan 23.
Anyone from Miami, or know it pretty well?
I have a few pages of (fun! light! readable!) description of Miami in my new novel, and I would like someone to check to see if it sounds realistic since I, ahem, have never been there. Thanks in…Continue
Started Jul 20, 2012
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Eric Timar added a discussion to the group Promote Your Books!
White Cedar Press: dream publishing job morphs into nightmare
My new novel's description:A young editor, thrilled to have secured his dream job with a prestigious small publisher in New York, watches in horror as the firm abandons its standards and begins printing all the lurid novels it can find. The publisher’s new books offer Huckleberry Finn reimagined as a slave trader, Hester Prynne as an ax-wielding vigilante, and Robert Frost as a motorcycle gangster; plus the usual contemporary catalog of fur and fangs. As the publisher embarks on a campaign to…See More
Eric Timar added a discussion to the group Historical Fiction Fanatics
Historical fiction covers - Maps vs. Damsels
My cover seems a bit different, somehow . . .http://erictimarbooks.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/historical-fiction-covers-can-you-spot-the-difference/See More
Eric Timar added a discussion to the group This Book For Free
Paperbacks of paranormal/humor short story collection for review
Please let me know if you would be interested in reading and perhaps reviewing Tales from the Boiler Room; eight short stories, mostly paranormal and mostly with some humor to them.A malcontent Mayan who is a local pioneer of sarcasm; a sasquatch unaware of minimum wage laws; a drug-sniffing dog with an attitude; a nagging…See More
Eric Timar joined Shoshana's groupThis Book For Free
Where good-hearted people get together for free books, and fun.For ALL your giveaways, leave it in discussion so it's easy to see the latest ones. Anything giveaway relating to books, post here. See More
Eric Timar added a discussion to the group Promote Your Books!1926, murder in the Caribbean
My novel Pearl Lagoon is out for Kindle.Pearl Lagoon Amazon listingMany Americans are living on the east coast of Nicaragua in 1926, and two of them become entangled with a stunning local woman. A young U.S. consular officer is sent to investigate the murder of one of them.Excerpt: . . . Someone who wanted to go out in Bluefields had…See More
Eric Timar added a discussion to the group Historical Fiction FanaticsPearl Lagoon - Giveaway for Kindle - Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, 1926
(Update - Feb. 8. But the question is, of course: Does anyone want to read Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maugham anymore anyway?!?! (smile) )Pearl Lagoon Amazon listing with review[Original post:]If you'd like to read this, you can wish-list it and I'll gift it to you. Let me know.Description:"On the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua in 1926,…See More
Eric Timar joined Michele's groupHistorical Fiction Fanatics
A place for lovers of historical fiction to talk about their latest acquisitions and reviews.
Eric Timar added a discussion to the group Promote Your Books!Reviewer five-stars my short story collection (new verb alert!)
"Five-star" as a verb - my high school English teachers would not approve.Anyway, the review is for my collection of stories from the east coast of Nicaragua; it's from Free Book Reviews -- a nice site, if you don't know it:http://freebookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-review-tooth-man-stories-from.htmlI was hoping Mr. Robbins would take the rest of the week off and just leave…See More
Eric Timar added a discussion to the group Christian Fiction
Children's book of peace stories from the Old Testament
Apologies that this is a bit off topic here, but you might be interested in my new picture book Seven Lambs: Stories of Peace from the Old Testament.It's the kind of thing I want to read to my own children -- and I'm raising them with a sense of humor, so beware. For example I admit that Joseph's coat as depicted is/was probably way too warm for the area.…See More
Eric Timar added a discussion to the group Promote Your Books!Children's book of peace stories from the Old Testament
I've put together a book I wish I'd had when my children were age 4 to 6-ish. (They're 7 and 11 now and they enjoyed the book, so I guess they're not too jaded yet.) And yes, I did have a bit of a hard time finding 5 peace stories in the Old Testament. We have this great 180-year-old family Bible with illustrations…See More
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Please visit my blog and enjoy my latest article, Surviving Child Abuse, which ties into my newest book, Little Wild Flower: Unto Others, Book Four in my Amish Fiction series.
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Eric Timar added a discussion to the group Promote Your Books!Beach reading? It doesn't get much beach-ier than this . . .
Tooth Man: Stories from Nicaragua's Mosquito CoastTiny excerpt: “The young Swiss doctor sat with Ana on his left. She was radiant. She wore black coral earrings that accented her eyes, which didn’t need it, and a black dress. When he looked at her just right he would see her face ensconced in the halo of the velvet painting of…See More
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- The Sun Also Rises
- About Me:
- I live in Virginia with my family and rabbits. I lived several years in Central America, also, as can be seen in my writing.
I also blog about peace issues at http://peacegarret.wordpress.com
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- http://erictimarbooks.wordpress.com
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:26pm on July 27, 2011,
AuthorSamantha Jillian Bayarr said… Welcome to Book Blogs!
Please visit my blog and enjoy my latest article, Surviving Child Abuse, which ties into my newest book, Little Wild Flower: Unto Others, Book Four in my Amish Fiction series.
I love followers, and I follow back!
http://livingstonhallpublishers.blogspot.com/
Have a great day…Samantha
- At 3:02pm on July 17, 2011,
Ellen Harger said… Eric,
Excellent choice for cover art! Hard to go wrong with anything classic. :D Welcome to BB--I hope you're enjoying it here. Is Tim Craire your psuedonym?
I hope you'll visit me at www.mymotherstuttered.blogspot.com
Cheers,
Ellen
- At 11:42pm on July 11, 2011,
The Coffee Bar said… - Hi Eric,
I'm Kate and I'm new here at Book Blogs too. I just wanted to take this time to introduce myself. If you have the time, please stop by The Coffee Bar by clicking on the image below:
I hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Kate
- At 3:53pm on July 11, 2011,
AuthorRon Wyn said… - You're very welcome. Success!!
- At 3:27pm on July 11, 2011,
Middle of the Road Reviews said… - Welcome to book blogs! I am relatively new here as well! I just wanted to invite you to follow our blog! We host giveaways every week! Plus other giveaways regularly. We also host lots of author interviews. http://middleoftheroadreviews.blogspot.com/
- At 12:41pm on July 11, 2011,
AuthorRon Wyn said… Hello Eric and welcome! Hope you enjoy book blogs as much as I do. If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know. Also, when you have the time, please check out my work at www.irregulartherapy.com.
Best!
Ron
- At 12:06pm on July 11, 2011,
BloggerMary (BookHounds) said… - Hello Eric
Welcome to Book Blogs. Let me know if you have any questions. Be sure to check out Network Your Blog if you are looking for new followers! Please stop by my blog at http://maryinhb.blogspot.com & my YA blog: http://foreveryoungadult.blogspot.com when you have a chance!
Thanks, Mary
- At 11:38am on July 11, 2011,
Kelli Wheelwright said… Eric,
Welcome to Book Blogs! I'm glad you have joined us and I look forward to your comments in the forum! If you have any questions as you get settled in, please feel free to ask! I am more then happy to help!
KW
http://www.ekfamilybooks.blogspot.com
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