August 05, 2009
Publisher's Desk For August 5th
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INTERESTING! Morris Rosenthal Looks at Publishing Industry Gender Differences
http://www.fonerbooks.com/2009/08/women-and-men-of-trade-publishing-on.html
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HOW TO MAKE MONEY WRITING ABOUT THE SUPERNATURAL
Tips, techniques, hints, and help to brainstorm, write, pitch, and sell articles and books about the supernatural and paranormal.
Fall '09 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST
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1. Cancer-Free -- Your Guide to Gentle, Non-toxic Healing
Healing cancer requires knowledge of alternative treatments. Here it is.
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A dying man's secret is all he has to lose.
3. Why the Church Needs More Bartenders
Stories about life, beer, and Jesus.
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Survive the fall and move into your Heaven with ease.
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