Are you a writer, reader, or other industry professional
a:2:{i:0;s:6:"Writer";i:1;s:6:"Reader";}
If a writer, are you published, pre-pubbed, or self-published?
a:1:{i:0;s:45:"Writing but haven't finished a manuscript yet";}
As a writer, what type of stories do you Write or Read?
Romance, suspence, mystery. I'm currently co-authoring a novel with a friend of 30+ years...and we're still friends. It's a romantic suspense with lots of hidden twists. We're in the last editing phases. I'm always open to any helping hand of advice.
How did you come to know about WRDF?
I was invited by the awesomely talented author and friend, Cheryl Norman. I love her books, but especially "Restore My Heart".
Where did 2008 go? I guess when you’re busy time really does fly because mine has certainly taken wing.
WRDF launched in February of 2008 and its membership has grown steadily. I hope that means we are doing something right for our members.
We have some fabulously talented writers among us. I would encourage you to take a little time to visit a couple new pages each week. The photos, videos, blurbs, excerpts, bios, blogs, graphics, and I could go on and on, are super fun and so interesting. No one has an excuse to be bored on this site with so much to read and see.
I hope you’ve kept up with WRDF’S newest features. All are great promotional opportunities for writers and great fun for our readers.
The Bookmark giveaway page (BOOKMARK TAB)
The Free reads page (FREE READS TAB).
Bingo Mania (Main Page)
Editor Chats (WRDF Calendar)
Trendsetter Blogs (Advertising page – sub-menu of Main/Map Tab)
Our book discussion club, LOST IN A GOOD BOOK, is going strong. We’ve had good participation and if you haven’t kept up with some of our adventurous discussion comments, you’ve missed the action.
We’ve also launched a new online newsletter, WRDF Online. Be sure to open and read your copy when it comes. You never know what you might be missing.
Lastly, you’ll notice a new WRDFCalendar Tab on your page. What a nice way to keep all our members notified of current and up-coming events. You’ll notice that Fridays are Guest blog days at Between the Lines. Why not take a moment, check the calendar, and reserve a couple of spots for yourself during 2009. You can request your dates at: promo@lyndacoker.com
Thank you for spending time with us. Stay safe and well,
Lynda
Thank you for your Thanksgiving message, Jeannie. I, too, wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I'm excited about two events coming up this week. Tuesday the Mineola High School is hosting a book fair and I am invited. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday some author friends and I will share a booth at the Mistletoe Fair in Texarkana where we hope to sell a few books. If you are in the neighborhood stop by and visit.
I just wanted to stop in and say hello. I hope you’re enjoying your experience here at WRDF. We encourage you to take full advantage of all aspects of the community. Please feel free to post your blogs and leave comments for other bloggers as well. Check out WRDF’S official blog, Between the Lines, where you can schedule guest blogging days as well as schedule announcements of your new releases.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter. You can submit material for our newsletter as well. Just send your query to cover2cover@lyndacoker.com . Authors can donate a book for our Boatload Book Giveaway for December. Take advantage of our Spotlight Theater promotional package, and our Front Page banner spots. We think we’ve accomplished a lot in our first six months and we’re just getting started.
We haven’t forgotten our readers. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and blog to increase your chances of splitting a boatload of books in December. Take the opportunity to talk with your favorite authors, ask questions. You can blog and leave personal reviews of books you’ve read either in your blogs or as comments on author’s pages. Get involved, it’s sure to enhance your time with us.
Wow! There is so much going on. But wait, I'm not done yet. We have a brand new feature which will become a huge theater for our authors and a lot of fun for our readers. The new book club, LOST...In a Good Book! Check the link on the main page.
Check the main page often to keep up with the changes happening within our community. We are growing each day, and we want to stay in touch. For those wishing to take advantage of Paid Promo spots, keep a close eye on our Activity feature as that will be where special offers are posted.
Visit our groups section. If you don’t see one you like, start one of your own.
Why not help us grow? Invite some friends.
Thank you so much for spending some of your valuable time with us here at WRDF. We appreciate your membership and participation.
Hey Z, you know we actually finished the book (65 chapters) and THEN learned there were 'rules' to go by. *sigh* We're doing a lot of editing, but I truly believe we're better writers now. Thanks so much for the great words of encouragement...we need it! LOL!
Have a great day,
Jeannie
Hi Jeannie,
We're friends on JacketFlap as well.
Take care!
Don
At 10:32am on September 16, 2008, Cheryl Norman said…
Jeannie, I swear, sometimes I think we were separated at birth (although I'm the older twin *LOL*). And we haven't even met! Thanks for being my friend, too.
Cheryl
At 9:53pm on September 15, 2008, Cheryl Norman said…
It won't be long, Jeannie, until you'll be autographing a book for me. It'll happen, lady. Just keep writing.
Cheryl
At 8:58pm on September 15, 2008, Lynda Coker said…
Welcome Jeannie,
Howdy neighbor. I don't live far from you, just a few miles north of Longview. Make yourself at home. And when you get a free moment please read the forum discussion entitled, NEW MEMBERS PLEASE READ, for important content guidelines. The forum tab is located at the top of your page. Just a little necessary business to get out of the way, then I encourage you to explore and enjoy the site.
I must say Lynda, you are Amazing And you most certainly are just like the Energizer bunny with your Batteries
Fully charged. LOL! And they call me the Energizer Bunny--2 of my authors. God Bless for All you do!
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WRDF launched in February of 2008 and its membership has grown steadily. I hope that means we are doing something right for our members.
We have some fabulously talented writers among us. I would encourage you to take a little time to visit a couple new pages each week. The photos, videos, blurbs, excerpts, bios, blogs, graphics, and I could go on and on, are super fun and so interesting. No one has an excuse to be bored on this site with so much to read and see.
I hope you’ve kept up with WRDF’S newest features. All are great promotional opportunities for writers and great fun for our readers.
The Bookmark giveaway page (BOOKMARK TAB)
The Free reads page (FREE READS TAB).
Bingo Mania (Main Page)
Editor Chats (WRDF Calendar)
Trendsetter Blogs (Advertising page – sub-menu of Main/Map Tab)
Our book discussion club, LOST IN A GOOD BOOK, is going strong. We’ve had good participation and if you haven’t kept up with some of our adventurous discussion comments, you’ve missed the action.
We’ve also launched a new online newsletter, WRDF Online. Be sure to open and read your copy when it comes. You never know what you might be missing.
Lastly, you’ll notice a new WRDFCalendar Tab on your page. What a nice way to keep all our members notified of current and up-coming events. You’ll notice that Fridays are Guest blog days at Between the Lines. Why not take a moment, check the calendar, and reserve a couple of spots for yourself during 2009. You can request your dates at: promo@lyndacoker.com
Thank you for spending time with us. Stay safe and well,
Lynda
Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter. You can submit material for our newsletter as well. Just send your query to cover2cover@lyndacoker.com . Authors can donate a book for our Boatload Book Giveaway for December. Take advantage of our Spotlight Theater promotional package, and our Front Page banner spots. We think we’ve accomplished a lot in our first six months and we’re just getting started.
We haven’t forgotten our readers. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and blog to increase your chances of splitting a boatload of books in December. Take the opportunity to talk with your favorite authors, ask questions. You can blog and leave personal reviews of books you’ve read either in your blogs or as comments on author’s pages. Get involved, it’s sure to enhance your time with us.
Wow! There is so much going on. But wait, I'm not done yet. We have a brand new feature which will become a huge theater for our authors and a lot of fun for our readers. The new book club, LOST...In a Good Book! Check the link on the main page.
Check the main page often to keep up with the changes happening within our community. We are growing each day, and we want to stay in touch. For those wishing to take advantage of Paid Promo spots, keep a close eye on our Activity feature as that will be where special offers are posted.
Visit our groups section. If you don’t see one you like, start one of your own.
Why not help us grow? Invite some friends.
Thank you so much for spending some of your valuable time with us here at WRDF. We appreciate your membership and participation.
Lynda Coker
Have a great day,
Jeannie
Debbie
We're friends on JacketFlap as well.
Take care!
Don
Cheryl
Cheryl
Howdy neighbor. I don't live far from you, just a few miles north of Longview. Make yourself at home. And when you get a free moment please read the forum discussion entitled, NEW MEMBERS PLEASE READ, for important content guidelines. The forum tab is located at the top of your page. Just a little necessary business to get out of the way, then I encourage you to explore and enjoy the site.
Also, check out our sister site, Between the Lines.
You can also view our newsletter Cover2Cover.
and our new book club, LOST..In a Good Book
Thanks,
Lynda
Debbie G.
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