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Poetry Activism (?) and Free E-Book

M E D I A R E L E A S ECONTACT: Carolyn Howard-JohnsonE-mail: HoJoNews@aol.comCONTACT: : Magdalena Ball E-mail: maggieball@compulsivereader.com For Immediate ReleasePoetic Activism: Honoring Earth Day for the World and UniversePoets are rarely thought of as activists, and poems—especially poems about nature—rarely go…See More

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Frugal Book Promoter Given Global E-Book Nod

I was just notified that my Frugal Book Promoter--Second Edition--(http://budurl.com/FrugalBkPromo) was given a Global E-Book Award nod with an honorable mention. Many of you know I don't promote my e-books as avidly as paperback. It's not because I don't appreciate them or my e-book readers. It's really a matter of time. If you've read The Frugal Book Promoter, you also know that I advise authors to be grateful for and promote all their awards.…See More

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Media Release and Submission Idea for iFogo Poets

M E D I A R E L E A S EFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Howard-Johnson E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com"Unforgettable" Poem Selected for Cyclamen and Swords Los Angeles, CA--Carolyn Howard-Johnson's poem "This Grave at Ypres" was accepted for the August issue of Cyclamen and Swords, a literary journal. The August edition is themed "Unforgettable." This online journal finds the best among poets and short story writers and shares…See More

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My fellow village friends, this is a reprint from my SharingwithWriters newsletter. I thought it important enough to publish it twice: Is Your Book Being Given Away Free without Permission? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~An online business, 2shared.com, seems to be in the business of giving away books—perhaps your book—without permission. I suggest you check out the site and see if your book is listed as well as subscribing to an Google Alert or some other alert program so that…See More

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Israeli Anthology Selects American's Poem

E D I A R E L E A S EFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Carolyn Howard-JohnsonE-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com Israeli Anthology Selects American’s Poem Los Angeles, CA--Carolyn Howard-Johnson's poem “Sympathizing with Tantalus” was published in Voices Israel 2012 poetry anthology.Editor Johnmichael Simon says, “This promises to be one of our most diverse and exciting anthologies and contains more than 220 poems from Israel and overseas.” It also includes the winning…See More

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"Letting you tweeters know I like Pinterest almost as well for showcasing books and I'm doing a series of Pinterest tips at hashtag #PinterestTip . You can find them on both Facebook (www.facebook.com/carolynhowardjohnson) or on twitter…"

Mar 25, 2012

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"Think it would be better if you "only" said, "I am creative." "I can do it." (-: Your new iFogo friend, Carolyn Howard-JohnsonExcited about the new edition (expanded! updated! even more helpful…"

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"Dawn, isn't it wonderful that books needn't die these days. The Web has been a real boon to authors. And good luck. As they say, break a leg. (-:"

Mar 16, 2012

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AllTips Edition! A Don't-Miss SharingwithWriters Newsletter

As the newsboys used to holler out, "Get it here! Get it here! Late breaking news!" But there is no late-breaking news. Only an edition of my interactive newsletter filled with tips for promoting, editing, and the craft of writing. No articles. Just tips. The first was so popular I brought it back, as they say, "by popular demand." It only comes out once or twice a year. So, I guess it is still news. (-: It's a perfect time to subscribe to get these letters in your e-mail box and get a FREE…See More

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Brief Biography (Authors Required - Others, optional): Carolyn Loves To Write

About the Author

I was born writing and talking—or very nearly. That explains my love of the speaking circuit and of writing everything from poetry to my latest novel.

When I was accepted as a writer for the Olympus High School Thunderbolt in Salt Lake City, I thought of it as my first professional job. In art class I made myself a wallet with an inkpot and quill carefully incised into cowhide, kept scrapbooks of everything I wrote and everything that was published whether it was good bad or indifferent. I dreamed writing and lived writing.

I was the youngest person ever hired as a staff writer for the Salt Lake Tribune--"A Great Pulitzer Prize Winning Newspaper.” After that my infatuation only became more intense.

Later, in New York, I was an editorial assistant at Good Housekeeping Magazine. I also was a publicity writer for Eleanor Lambert (fashion) in that city. I wrote releases for celebrity designers of the time including Pauline Trigere, Rudy Gernreich and Christian Dior.

Other early writing experience included the Oak Park Press (a weekly in the Chicago area) where I helped institute a Sunday edition and published self-help articles in magazines such as Ingenue and humorous features in magazines like Stereo.

I did the publicity and advertising for my own small chain of retail gift stores and was a member of the advisory board of Giftbeat, a gift industry newsletter. I served on boards of advisors for industry catalog groups and the California Gift Show, one of the largest in the industry. I also speak at gift shows, a kind of lecture circuit for the gift industry and am contributing editor for Home Décor Buyer.I recently published a book for retailers called A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques.

I enjoy writing for other authors, too. I blog at Sharing with Writers, www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com, a Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites pick and at The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In blog, www.thefrugaleditor.blogspot.com. Also find information on book fairs at www.sizzlingbookfairbooths.blogspot.com.

I was graduated from USC and have did postgraduate work in writing at UCLA's Extension Division. I found the UCLA and San Diego State Writers Conferences extremely valuable. I have been a past columnist and reviewer for The Salt Lake Tribune, Pasadena Star News, Glendale News-Press and others.

My proudest achievements are the completion of my first novel, This Is The Place, and my first screenplay, The Killing Ground. A chapter from the novel was a finalist for the prestigious Masters Literary Award and the novel won the Sime-Gen Reviewers’ Choice Award in the mainstream category. One of my short stories from my next book, Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered, won the Red Sky Writing Competition and is included in an anthology called Pass Fail.

Find more about me--everything from my multi award-winning books for writers to my fiction and poetry at www.howtodoitfrugally.com .

What Products/Services Do You Want to Sell, if Any?: The Frugal Book Promoter: How to Do What Your Publisher Won’t
ISBN: 193299310X Publisher: Star Publish
To Order: http://www.amazon.com/Frugal-Book-Promoter-What-Publisher/dp/193299...

For only a few cents a day THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER assures your book the best possible start in life. It is full of nitty gritty how-tos for getting nearly-free publicity. The author is an instructor for UCLA’s Writers’ Program, shares her professional experience as well as practical tips gleaned from the successes of her own book campaigns. She tells authors how to do what their publishers can’t or won’t and why authors can often do their own promotion better than a PR professional.

A recommendation from BarnesandNobel.com: Feather Schwartz Foster, an author
Packed With Wonderful Information!
For anyone who writes in his business - this is a must-have, and must-keep guide! Every chapter is filled with insights and how-tos and a whole bunch of where to finds!
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The Frugal Editor: Put Your Best Book Forward to Avoid
Humiliation and Ensure Success
ISBN: 978-0-9785158-7-4 Publisher: Red Engine Press
To Order: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0978515870/

There are gremlins out there determined to keep your work from being published, your book from being promoted. They—resolved to embarrass you before the gatekeepers who can turn the key of success for you—lurk in your subconscious and the depths of your computer programs. Whether you are a new or experienced author, BEST BOOK FORWARD: HOW TO EDIT FOR A SPOTLESS PRESENTATION will help you present whistle-clean copy (whether it's a one-page cover letter or your entire manuscript) to those who have the power to say "Yea" or "Nay."

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The Great First Impression Book Proposal: Everything You Need To Know To Sell Your
Book in 20 Minutes or Less
ISBN: B000YG6O5U Publisher, Amazon To Order: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YG6O5U/ref=cm_arms_pdp_dp

The perfect learning experience for those who want to learn to wow an editor in no time flat and only 49 cents out-of-
pocket!

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For: This is the Place
ISBN: 1588513521 Publisher: AmErica House
To Order: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588513521/

“When you live amid beauty sometimes you don’t recognize discrimination
and, if you do, you prefer not to acknowledge it.”

A young Jrnl.ist realizes that because she is half Mormon and half Protestant she is not suitable material for love. She delves into her Mormon heritage and Jrnl.s her way through prejudice into redemption. She learns to mend her own life when she finds she cannot mend her world. This novel, set in Salt Lake City in the 50s, reveals not only complexities of the heart but the secrets of what some consider a mysterious place and culture.

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Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered
ISBN: 1591295505 Publisher: AmErica House
To Order: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591295505/

Harkening explores the little white lies and the truths that one charming, idiosyncratic family loves to repeat. Each story is stitched to the next to become a saga of their sojourn from Michigan through a vanishing railroad town in New Mexico, then into Utah and finally (and happily), to a place where individuality can thrive.

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Tracings, A Chapbook of Poetry
ISBN: 1-59924-017-3 Publisher: Finishing Line Press
To Order: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1599240173/

Tracings touches chords—both major and minor—for readers interested in nostalgia, tolerance, culture and aging. The author traces her life's experiences and for her it feels like "a movie reel running backwards."

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She Wore Emerald Then, Reflections on Motherhood, A Chapbook of Poetry
ISBN: 1438263791 ISBN 13: 978-1438263793 Co-Authored with Magdalena Ball
Self-Published in the fine tradition of poets everywhere
To Order: http://www.amazon.com/She-Wore-Emerald-Then-Reflections/dp/1438263791/

What is Your Web Site Address?: http://www.howtodoitfrugally.com

Who referred you/how did you learn of us?: I've been a member for a long time and love how the principals (Gene and staff) have supported me.

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Poetry Activism (?) and Free E-Book

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M E D I A R E L E A S E

CONTACT: Carolyn Howard-Johnson

E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com

CONTACT: : Magdalena Ball

E-mail: maggieball@compulsivereader.com

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Poetic Activism: Honoring Earth Day for the World and…

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Frugal Book Promoter Given Global E-Book Nod

Posted on August 20, 2012 at 1:30pm 3 Comments 1 Like

I was just notified that my Frugal Book Promoter--Second Edition--(http://budurl.com/FrugalBkPromo) was given a Global E-Book Award nod with an honorable mention. Many of you know I don't promote my e-books as avidly as paperback. It's not because I don't appreciate them or my e-book readers. It's really a matter of time. If you've read The Frugal Book Promoter, you also know that I advise authors to…

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Media Release and Submission Idea for iFogo Poets

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E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com

"Unforgettable" Poem Selected for Cyclamen and Swords

Los Angeles, CA--Carolyn Howard-Johnson's poem "This Grave at Ypres" was accepted for the August issue of Cyclamen and…

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Sharing News--and a Literary Resource

Posted on June 15, 2012 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes

I thought this press might be a resource for some of you literary writers and poets. And, of course, I wanted you to know about this success. Feel free to use the release as a template for a basic media release, too. (-:

Los Angeles, CA--Editors of Manzanita Press announced that Carolyn Howard-Johnson's Poem "Big Screen Snack" was selected from hundreds of entries from across the nation for publication in their Wine,…

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My fellow village friends, this is a reprint from my SharingwithWriters newsletter. I thought it important enough to publish it twice:

Is Your Book Being Given Away Free without Permission? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

An online business, 2shared.com, seems to be in the business of giving away books—perhaps your book—without permission. I suggest you check out the site and see if your book is listed as well as…

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At 10:21pm on August 27, 2010, Crystal Marcos said…: Thanks Carolyn! I did as requested. =)

At 8:39pm on November 4, 2009, Lorilyn Roberts said…: Thanks, Carolyn, and I think reading people's poetry will inspire me. I refused to do that either.

At 10:02pm on November 3, 2009, Kim Wilson said…: Can you hear me now!!! Here comes One OOWEE Under GOD, with personal and dramatic POETRY (A LIFE IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER & A LIFE GETTING IN SPECIFIC ORDER), gripping and venting SHORT STORIES (PEACE, BE STILL) and a blazing novel titled The Spices In Life; it's becoming soooooooooooo amazing.

January 2010 will sum up all my literary hardknocks up to this point. My creativeness touching on everything that I hope to become and, what has taken me so long in getting there (here). Had it not been for the Lord on my side, I don't know where I'd be, I can guess though; let's see, locked up or locked under.

Days don?t look as
glorious when
your heart?s
been shattered.
It seems
time takes,
as the itty
bitty ?peaces?
struggle to
get together
again.
I looked
out into
the sunshine
and saw
nothing;
but light.
The grass
seemed to
get greener
in an instant.
I thought
it was light
blue shaded
with whites
and grays
and birds;
the sky.
Kim Wilson
OOWEE

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FREEDOM
I wanted to be left feeling invisible because to remember would be unfeeling; compassionately socializing with the enemy shouldn't deliberately weigh on my feelings. Why would my sanity truly depend on your survival; that can't be. Why can't the feelings of being down have its window shut; spilling to the ground. The explanation of when I rage; has been shut up so long that I've forgotten the rules and pleasures to openness; if there's really still a place for me. The only thing that's changed is that the applause is only quieter. The bright lights of 'insane'; frightening nights is what my soul knows to be forgotten amongst the sane. I try not to weep or willow but out-casted is, as out-casted does. Don't cry for me because I hide part the way; let's get it straight. My forgetting my whole self because I have been born again and again and again and...; I ain't mad, I go on. How do you unscramble a rattled mind that's struggling to be born again with the hope I have left; I've lived in the flesh, now die in the Word. God has plans for me, as soon as I figure at what they are.
Kim Wilson
OOWEE

Still LOVE YA!

At 1:49pm on November 1, 2009, C. Alease said…: Dear Ms. Johnson,

I reached out recently to Ms. Cauldwell regarding rates for advertising my novel on her site. Imagine how excited I was to read your recent blog post. I am thrilled at the prospect of being a part of this endeavor. I sincerely hope I will get an opportunity to be involved. I'm emailing Ms. Cauldwell right now!

At 8:16pm on September 6, 2009, Janet Goliger said…: You're on. :-)

At 6:51pm on September 6, 2009, Janet Goliger said…: heh heh heh. Now I hope you know what to do with that backup thingy :-) Yes it is that easy, but you can call me anytime. Been on the phone 2 days now trying to get my sister's PC running again and back on line. Thank GOD she is finally going to get a MAC! Meanwhile she's freaking out 'cause she can't get her pictures and emails. Pain in my butt but she's my sister. Just want to get her online again to get her emails and have her send me her hard drive so I can do the rest myself. WOuld jump on a plane if I could afford it just to save us both this heartache! Don't twitter too much, just now and then. Sometimes it seems more like just letting everyone know what I'm doing and I never get any answers anyway. Facebook is much easier.