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
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 a guest blogging day
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.
An asset, to an author, is his or her website. To go along with that, however, is getting trafic to that website so it can be seen.
The AUTHOR'S WEBSITE LINK EXCHANGE can help.
The concept is simple. I put a link to your website in exchange for you putting a link, on your website, to mine
Why a website link exchange? Not everyone who is directed to my website, will want my book. If they browse my website, and click the LINK EXCHANGE, they may see something there they like. If I can't get their money, to buy my book, I hope they'll spend their money on one of my friends. That goes both ways.
I've had several authors tell me, that since they've had the link exchange, traffic to their websites has increased. I can attest to that as mine has almost tripled.
Here's an open invitation to any author who has a website, join the thirteen other authors who are participating in this link exchange. It's free advertising, so who wouldn't want that?
Not only that, but I've just crreated a second website, for all my published books, so you're website gets double the exposure. check it out at http://www.freewebs.com/erniesbooks
At 12:22pm on September 30, 2008, Lynda Coker said…
Welcome Lynda,
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.
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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

An asset, to an author, is his or her website. To go along with that, however, is getting trafic to that website so it can be seen.The AUTHOR'S WEBSITE LINK EXCHANGE can help.
The concept is simple. I put a link to your website in exchange for you putting a link, on your website, to mine
Why a website link exchange? Not everyone who is directed to my website, will want my book. If they browse my website, and click the LINK EXCHANGE, they may see something there they like. If I can't get their money, to buy my book, I hope they'll spend their money on one of my friends. That goes both ways.
I've had several authors tell me, that since they've had the link exchange, traffic to their websites has increased. I can attest to that as mine has almost tripled.
Here's an open invitation to any author who has a website, join the thirteen other authors who are participating in this link exchange. It's free advertising, so who wouldn't want that?
Not only that, but I've just crreated a second website, for all my published books, so you're website gets double the exposure. check it out at http://www.freewebs.com/erniesbooks
Ernie
Thanks so much for visiting my page and commenting. Yes I'm really ecited about Dec 5th and can't wait to hold my 'baby' in my hands! :)
For your chance to win a Sony E-Reader check out my Books with The Wild Rose Press
Sorry to be late welcoming you on board. I hope you're enjoying being here and finding your way around. Any problems just holler!
For your chance to win a Sony E-Reader check out my Books with The Wild Rose Press
Debbie
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

Welcome to the best! I write western novels. Look around, enjoy yourself and be my friend! Bobby