I've had quite a busy night because my new ning network, Sixty and Savvy, got a great influx of members during the day.
I like to welcome each member personally, so it took me a little while to respond to the new 20 members. I'm not complaining.
When I set up my now popular Book Place, http://bookplace.ning.com , with at last count 1,318 members, I did it because I didn't see any free networks where all aspects of books and their promotion could be explored.
My new network, Sixty and Savvy, also fills a gap. People in the age group of almost Sixty and over need a good place to hang out and share memories, fads, photos, life experiences, plus offer tips to each other. So Sixty and Savvy, located at http://sixtyandsavvy.ning.com, is designed to answer that need. It's still in its infancy, but I have high hopes to reach out to more members and achieve my goal.
If you or someone you know would like to join either or both of my ning networks, you're most welcome to do so. You'll get your own free page, be able to post photos, videos, blogs, comment, private messages, list events, participate in forums, all kinds of opportunities.
Hope to see some of you over there.
Morgan Mandel.
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com
http://mysteryturtles.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tweets for Today
- 08:24 My dog, Rascal, leaves her mark on my blog today at acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com Will you leave yours? Thanks, Morgan Mandel #
- 14:05 Leave Your Mark at acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com - See my dog, Rascal, too. Are Newspapers Dead? at morganmandel.blogspot.com #
- 14:41 Another blog up about making blogs better, mysteryturtles.blogspot.com. #
- 19:23 @lacreshahayes I just linked to you at morganmandel.blogspot.com. You have a great blogspot going. #
- 19:38 @lacreshahayes Thanks Lacresha #
- 19:53 @AngelaWilson Hope you get your computer on time. I called Dell Sat.,got new monitor Tues,Called DHL today.They picked up old one in 20 min! #
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
ARE NEWSPAPERS DEAD? by Morgan Mandel
I wonder how many people read newspapers any more.
We get the Daily Herald delivered to our doorstep every morning. I read the Neighbor Section, the front page, sometimes the Business Section, depending if I'm running late for work or not.
It used to be newspapers were our primary source for news, along with radio and TV. Now it seems most people find out what's happening faster on the Internet instead.
To accommodate this, the newspapers have set up web sites. Many columnists have their own blogs also. Often something that's just happened appears on a newspaper's website right away, which gets confusing.
Despite trying to keep up with the times, I've heard that newspapers like the Chicago Sun Times are hurting for readership and laying off people.
So, I wonder how many people are still faithful to the printed word? Also, how does this apply to books?
At the Frontier Days Festival when I was selling my mystery, Two Wrongs, and my romantic comedy, Girl of My Dreams, I had one woman ask if I had audio versions. It's the only way she can fit books into her busy schedules.
Since the Internet and everything associated with it is so popular, ebooks are gaining in popularity. What used to be the cache of small publishing companies has now become a marketplace for NY publishing houses. Let's face it, ebooks are very convenient. They fit on just about any gizmo, even the popular Iphone, plus you can loads scads of them and carry them around in your purse or pocket, unlike the printed books.
Still, there are many diehard readers out there who prefer the look of paper, the feel of turning actual pages, the satisfaction of physically opening a new book.
I'm glad to say both my books are in print and ebook forms. To me, they both have their merits.
Which do you prefer? I've got a small quiz here where you can show your preference.
Thanks,
Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com
http://mysteryturtlesblogspot.com
Tweets for Today
- 07:48 On the way to work. Wishing Internet worked faster with network card. Posted Bling blog last night at morganmandel.blogspot.com #
- 21:56 Went on a long walk with the DH & Rascal - Beautiful night - Blogged about it & my book at morganmandel.blogspot.com #
- 22:08 testing out technorati<a href="technorati.com/claim/kradm96qqi" rel="me">Technorati Profile</a> #
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
A LONG WALK by Morgan Mandel
Just went for a long walk with my husband and Rascal. It was a perfect summer night with a gentle breeze. Something to remember when the cold winds blow this winter.
Labor Day happens way too soon. I thought I'd have more time this summer to finish all sorts of things, mainly, the new book I started writing, the e-mails that need pruning, the reorganization of my work space.
I don't think those things will happen soon. But, little by little, yes. I'm encouraged by the steps I'm taking. I received great feedback from my critique at the Chicago-North RWA meeting and have a better idea of where my Mr. Fix-It story is headed.
On the homefront, we received a good quote from Yardworks, Etcetera, Inc, who will soon proceed with trimming the evergreens and clearing out the deadwood, including the Rose of Sharon which refused to bloom this year. It's a shame since I really loved those flowers. The DH has even begun cleaning out the garage, in increments, but at least it's a start.
Everything is falling into place, but not as fast as I'd hoped. That's okay. I'll enjoy the weather, the company of my husband and Rascal, and finish my book a step at a time. It might be a long walk, but I've gone on ones before with Two Wrongs and Girl of My Dreams, so I know I can do it.
Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com
http://mysteryturtles.blogspot.com
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