Lynda Coker's Blog (12)

Cocktails Anyone? Book cocktails, that is.

A cocktail is a concoction, brew, mixture, blend, combination, or mix of varied elements that produce an outstanding taste experience. So, what’s that got to do with books? EVERYTHING! Every Friday on my blog, I’m going to give my readers one or more new Cocktail Recipes describing a particular book, hopefu… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on December 15, 2009 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Whose Blog Deserves a FOLLOW? Recommend Your Favorites

Why Become a Follower? There are three reasons that readily come to mind. First, the content is outstanding and you sincerely enjoying the blogger's style, voice, and opinions. Second, it's a great way to network. Third, it's a positive way to support another blogger. Share three of your favorites with us and we'll check them out. One of the three may be your own. Between the Pages Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on December 10, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Take The Journey 2010 Reading Challenge

During 2010 I will be hosting a reading challenge designed to broaden our literary horizons, move us out of our comfort zone, and help us discover new and uncharted worlds of fun and adventure. “One change makes way for the next, giving us the opportunity to grow.” Vivian Buchen Join me, and let’s make 2010 the year we and other celebrate the World of Books. Challenge Guidelines: This challenge isn’t designed to be easy, so the weak-at-heart may want to exit by the side door. For those of you… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on November 26, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

A Child's Introduction to Tea by Michele Pollard Patrick

Is there a right way or wrong way to do TEA? Catch my review at BETWEEN THE PAGES. Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on November 25, 2009 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Finished over 400 Book Reviews at Between The Lines

We now have over 400 book reviews up at Between the Lines (BTL) Come visit, pull up a chair, and read through our reviews. Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on November 7, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments

Do you 'Draw The Line' on what type of book you'll read and review?

We all have them, those invisible lines of preference, taste, and morality. What are yours, and how do you handle your standards on your blog? Lynda Coker WRDF - Writers and Readers of Distinctive Fiction WRDF - Book Blogging Central Group WRDF -… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on September 13, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

BOOK BLOGGING CENTRAL

BOOK BLOGGING CENTRAL I’ve set up a special group on my social site, WRDF, for Book Bloggers. This group is for members who BLOG BOOKS on personal blogs outside of WRDF. You must be certifiably book addicted, which means that, you read books, review books, talk books, collect books, giveaway books, and LOVE books. Expand your blogging audience. We want to build a strong Book Blog community at WRDF. We welcome Blog Hos… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on August 25, 2009 at 9:33pm — No Comments

New Release - THE OCEAN BETWEEN - by Lynda Coker - EXCERPT

BUY NOW: Blurb: THE OCEAN BETWEEN by Lynda Coker Contemporary Romance/Multi-cultural Sweet/Sensual Between the skyscrapers of New York City an… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on August 10, 2009 at 10:37am — No Comments

KNOCK THEM OUT - Grab a Reader Contest

*Permission to Forward* KNOCK THEM OUT – Grab a Reader Contest Do you have what it takes? Can you grab a reader’s attention in 25 words or less? Here is your chance to prove it! Send in your pitch along with the title of your book, your name, and your publisher URL. As an example, here is the ‘Pitch’ for my recently released book, The Ocean Between. (Please follow this format when submitting your entry) • The Ocean Between By Lynda Coker - www.thewildrosepress.com To Prince Rashid… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on August 9, 2009 at 5:15pm — No Comments

20 BOOK REVIEWERS NEEDED NOW!

WRDF’S Blog, Between the Lines, is looking for book reviewers. If you’re interested, review the following information before applying. ALL REVIEWS YOU DO FOR WRDF MAY ALSO BE POSTED ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL BLOG. 1. All books are sent as pdf files. 2. You must review a minimum 1-2 books per month and are expected to return your book reviews in the allotted time schedule. 3. Reviews do not need to be lengthy, but they do need to… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on July 18, 2009 at 12:31pm — No Comments

HOW TO GIVE IT BACK, PAY IT FORWARD, OR JUST SAY THANKS...

We all have our favorite authors and we keep going back to the bookstore hoping for a new release. How rewarded we feel when we find one. We snatch it up and suspiciously eye anyone who is standing beside us, as if they coveted our find. But I was wondering, as readers, how could we give something back to these writers. Personally, I try to give these writers exposure through my social site, WRDF. But I also like to visit their websites and leave comments in their guest books saying how much I… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on July 9, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

WOE IS ME by Lynda Coker

“He’s turned his life around. He used to be depressed and miserable. Now he’s miserable and depressed.” David Frost A humorous thought when first read, overwhelmingly sad when pondered. Who of us does not know how it feels to experience a wave of melancholy, an inexplicable sadness, a doom of sorts? Many people deal with depression after holidays and during the long, grey days of winter. Writers are not immune. In fact, we are sometimes more prone to suffer these low periods bec… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on January 1, 2009 at 12:20pm — No Comments