2009
* * * Quote of the Week * * *
"No one ever attains very eminent success by
simply doing what is required of him; it is the
amount and excellence of what is over and above
the required that determines the greatness of
ultimate distinction."
—Charles Kendall Adams 1835-1902, Professor of
History and Author
* * * Sally Commentary * * *
Well, the summer is finally over! Kids are going
back to school, and the weather is turning cool.
I had a wonderful time shooting The
Daughter-in-Law Rules promotional video in New
Town PA last Friday. We shot 6 scenes, one of
which is available to view at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEXYBjIuPQA
A big congratulatory shout-out to Amanda Coulter
who just got booked on ABC TV's All My Children,
and will soon be moving to LA to join the cast in it’s
new location. I wrote a tune about my experience
at one of the locations, a wonderful women’s
clothing store called Love Illuminati. And just a
few days ago, a friend asked me to write her a wedding
song, so I put lyrics to the tune.
Love Illuminati
In you I've found a miracle
Something in your eyes has made me wise and
fills me with surprise and...
Now we are a family
Like a bird who's finally flying free, once blind
and now can see, since
I'm with you, no longer blue
You've made my dreams come true
My heart is on a Ferris wheel a roller coaster
ride
Does Tango, Lindy, Swing, Electric Slide
My days are filled with happiness
Now that we're together I'm on fire, like current
through a wire
forever...
Always in my heart
I knew it from the start
A sacred chance at love
A gift from up above
I can't believe it's true
I'm finally here with you
... on our wedding day
For anyone who would like to hear a copy of the
tune, please email me and I’ll send you an mp3.
* * * A REALLY Great Event * * *
The First Self-Publishing Book Expo
Saturday, November 7th
SHERATON HOTEL & TOWERS
IN-PRINT AUTHORS – EXHIBIT & SELL YOUR
BOOK! POTENTIAL AUTHORS – FIND OUT ALL
YOU NEEDTO KNOW ABOUT SELF-PUBLISHING
Open to the public, the SPBE will offer
authors a unique opportunity to exhibit and sell
their books. Authors and attendees will also have
a chance to get expert advice on a wide variety of
topics from publishing experts and industry
veterans, through a series of panels, lectures and
discussions scheduled throughout the day. In
addition to the general public, editors,
publishers, literary agents, and members of the
media are expected to attend the event, all
looking for hidden gems and great stories that may
otherwise be under their radar.
To register or for more information, please
visit our website: http://www.selfpubbookexpo.com
* * * Stuff I Want You to Know About! * * *
What do SPIDERS, BASEBALL PLAYERS, FISHERMAN
and FARMERS
have to do with becoming a BEST SELLING author?
As the publishing world is changing faster than a
speeding ball of fire, just like the OCEAN and the
BEE, today’s authors have to be prepared to make
WAVES and create their own BUZZ!
Just like the spider weaves a strong web,
today’s author needs to have a great WEBSITE of
their own. And just as the fisherman utilizes good
HOOKS and a large NET, authors too must learn to
come up with timely “hooks” to attract media
attention as well as navigate the ins and outs of
social NET-working!
And… as any good baseball player works to
master his PITCH, so too must today’s author
learn how to successfully pitch the media in order
to gain thousands of dollars in FREE publicity!
And finally, let’s not forget the farmer and
their cows: today’s authors must learn how to
create a PLATFORM and BRAND themselves silly!
check it out now:
www.sallyshields.com/psr
* * * A VERY cool book! * * *
My friend and editor Barbara McNichol specializes
in helping people find the perfect words and avoid
mistakes in everything they write. She has now
made it easy to find the exact right word when it
really matters through her ebook, WORD TRIPPERS.
This easy-to-search guide includes 300+ everyday
word pairings that cause confusion (e.g., further
vs. farther or except vs. accept) with examples
that make selecting the right word fast and easy.
Follow this link to purchase Word Trippers (and
receive bonuses that will improve your writing)!
You can add power to your pen with a new
ebook to help you choose the perfect word every
time. Word Trippers features 300+ pesky pairings
(e.g., accept versus except, compliment versus
complement) in an easy-to-search electronic
format. follow this link to purchase Word Trippers
(and receive bonuses that will improve your
writing)!
* * * Inspirational thought * * *
"Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to
decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves
will affect us."
—Stephen R. Covey Author and Speaker
Have a beautiful week, and don't forget
to call your mother-in-law, if only to
ask how she is feeling!!!
With gratitude,
www.theDILRules.com
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AS SEEN IN STAR MAGAZINE
AS HEARD ON MARTHA RADIO
AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. LAURA
#1 Amazon.com Bestseller of
The DAUGHTER-IN-LAW Rules
co-host, "Blurb!" blogtalkradio.com
This book helps raise money for The
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