Lots of Links
What picture pops into your head when you hear the word "links"?
For some, it might be a chain link fence. There are lots of them in the world. The purpose of them, of course, is to keep something either in or out. But what happens when just one little link is broken? It can do as little damage as allowing a mosquito to get through a metal mesh net, or as much damage as letting a whole herd of cattle out to wander aimlessly about on the highways and biways of life.
A link might be the difference of a gift of an expensive piece of jewelry that a guy gives a gal, but it is just one link too short. A simple trip to the jewelry store can expand it enough so the gifter never knows the difference.
When I was doing research on my time travel Par for the Course (Book 3 in the Keith Trilogy), I learned about golf links. I am the first to admit that I know very little about golf, but I had a lot of fun learning. Wikipedia has this to say about golf links: "A links golf course, sometimes refered to as a seaside links is the oldest style of golfcourse. It was first develooped in Scotland. The Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, is one of the earliest links golf courses. I am a firm believer that a writer doesn't have to write what they know, but they do have to know what they write. A little research goes a long ways towards making a great book, instead of just a book.
When I was in high school, it was quite a fad for girls to wear their dads' good long-sleeved white shirts, especially if they had French cuffs. Oh, how I loved those cuff links. If we didn't have any fancy ones, we would buy a couple of really pretty buttons, sew them together with a loop of thread, and use them. Necessity is still the mother of invention!
Now that we have entered the cyberworld, we have a new type of links. They are connections to some of our favorite people on the Internet. As a Star author, some of my favorite fellow authors have some pretty neat blogs out there. In the interest of sharing some of their fun with you, I give you the following links. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do. Just click on the link and it should take you directly to the other blogs.
-----From Joyce Anthony. Books and Authors http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blogA place to find author interviews, first chapters and book reviews!
-----From Billie Williams. http://printedwords.blogspot.com Writing related topics, tips, tricks and how tos. A little of a writer's mind, a lot of learning and growing as a writer.http://onewomansgarden.blogspot.com Organic gardening tips, tricks and how to make your garden the envy of the neighborhood. In this age when you can't trust what you buy at the supermarket, why not grow what you can yourself. then you will know its safe, edible and vitamin rich.
------http://www.janetelainesmith.blogspot.com Where you will find out the story behind her stories and what really makes Janet tick--and what ticks her off. Missionary turned romance/mystery/adventure writer, Janet Elaine Smith.) Oops, you're already here, but I thought you might enjoy the description!)
-----From Epi Larue. Title: Travel Nursing HighwayURL: http://travelnursinghighway.blogspot.com/Description: Why travel nursing? Travel nursing allows you to see the world. Travel nursing allows you to catch up on your bills. Travel nursing is the adventure of a lifetime! But, along with this great adventure is a lot of questions and winding roads. This blog was created in effort to assist nurses out with their journey down the Highway of Travel Nursing! Title: 21st Century NursingURL: http://21stcenturynursing.blogspot.com/Description: 21st Century Nursing is dedicated to educating nurses about new technology, modality of new disease transmission, changing labor force, and the ever changing financials that affect the practice of nursing. (If you can't find Epi on the road, you might find her at her favorite links at the golf course.)
-----From Allyn Evans www.allynevans.blogspot.com Talking Out Loud is funny, heartfelt and true! and www.talkingallthingswrite.blogspot.com. Writer Allyn Evans shares what she has learned the hard way.
-----From Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Blogs: http://www.TheNewBookReiew.blogspot.com Where authors and reviewers can recycle their own reviews; where readers can weigh in on their favorites. Guidelines for submission are posted in the left column Carolyn is one of the biggest people about cross-promoting I know, and this blog of hers is one of her best.
Until next time, keep on writing--and reading. Don't forget to tune in to my two radio programs each week at http://internetvoicesradio.com . "Marketing for Fun and Profit" on Monday at 8 p.m. ET, and "What's Happening?" on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. If you'd like to be a guest, drop me an e-mail at pivtrprograms@yahoo.com .
For some, it might be a chain link fence. There are lots of them in the world. The purpose of them, of course, is to keep something either in or out. But what happens when just one little link is broken? It can do as little damage as allowing a mosquito to get through a metal mesh net, or as much damage as letting a whole herd of cattle out to wander aimlessly about on the highways and biways of life.
A link might be the difference of a gift of an expensive piece of jewelry that a guy gives a gal, but it is just one link too short. A simple trip to the jewelry store can expand it enough so the gifter never knows the difference.
When I was doing research on my time travel Par for the Course (Book 3 in the Keith Trilogy), I learned about golf links. I am the first to admit that I know very little about golf, but I had a lot of fun learning. Wikipedia has this to say about golf links: "A links golf course, sometimes refered to as a seaside links is the oldest style of golfcourse. It was first develooped in Scotland. The Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, is one of the earliest links golf courses. I am a firm believer that a writer doesn't have to write what they know, but they do have to know what they write. A little research goes a long ways towards making a great book, instead of just a book.
When I was in high school, it was quite a fad for girls to wear their dads' good long-sleeved white shirts, especially if they had French cuffs. Oh, how I loved those cuff links. If we didn't have any fancy ones, we would buy a couple of really pretty buttons, sew them together with a loop of thread, and use them. Necessity is still the mother of invention!
Now that we have entered the cyberworld, we have a new type of links. They are connections to some of our favorite people on the Internet. As a Star author, some of my favorite fellow authors have some pretty neat blogs out there. In the interest of sharing some of their fun with you, I give you the following links. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do. Just click on the link and it should take you directly to the other blogs.
-----From Joyce Anthony. Books and Authors http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blogA place to find author interviews, first chapters and book reviews!
-----From Billie Williams. http://printedwords.blogspot.com Writing related topics, tips, tricks and how tos. A little of a writer's mind, a lot of learning and growing as a writer.http://onewomansgarden.blogspot.com Organic gardening tips, tricks and how to make your garden the envy of the neighborhood. In this age when you can't trust what you buy at the supermarket, why not grow what you can yourself. then you will know its safe, edible and vitamin rich.
------http://www.janetelainesmith.blogspot.com Where you will find out the story behind her stories and what really makes Janet tick--and what ticks her off. Missionary turned romance/mystery/adventure writer, Janet Elaine Smith.) Oops, you're already here, but I thought you might enjoy the description!)
-----From Epi Larue. Title: Travel Nursing HighwayURL: http://travelnursinghighway.blogspot.com/Description: Why travel nursing? Travel nursing allows you to see the world. Travel nursing allows you to catch up on your bills. Travel nursing is the adventure of a lifetime! But, along with this great adventure is a lot of questions and winding roads. This blog was created in effort to assist nurses out with their journey down the Highway of Travel Nursing! Title: 21st Century NursingURL: http://21stcenturynursing.blogspot.com/Description: 21st Century Nursing is dedicated to educating nurses about new technology, modality of new disease transmission, changing labor force, and the ever changing financials that affect the practice of nursing. (If you can't find Epi on the road, you might find her at her favorite links at the golf course.)
-----From Allyn Evans www.allynevans.blogspot.com Talking Out Loud is funny, heartfelt and true! and www.talkingallthingswrite.blogspot.com. Writer Allyn Evans shares what she has learned the hard way.
-----From Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Blogs: http://www.TheNewBookReiew.blogspot.com Where authors and reviewers can recycle their own reviews; where readers can weigh in on their favorites. Guidelines for submission are posted in the left column Carolyn is one of the biggest people about cross-promoting I know, and this blog of hers is one of her best.
Until next time, keep on writing--and reading. Don't forget to tune in to my two radio programs each week at http://internetvoicesradio.com . "Marketing for Fun and Profit" on Monday at 8 p.m. ET, and "What's Happening?" on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. If you'd like to be a guest, drop me an e-mail at pivtrprograms@yahoo.com .
Labels: Allyn Evans, Billie Williams, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Epi LaRue, Joyce Anthony
posted by JanetElaineSmith @ 3:04 PM
1 Comments:
At 11:51 AM,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson said…
Wowee! Great job of getting out the word, Janet. Seems to me I am among some STARS here! I'm especially thrilled with my new Amazon Short (The Great First Impression Book Proposal) because, your being cheap and my being frugal, it is only 49 cents.
Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
www.howtodoitfrugally.com
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