Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Blogging buzz...

After a series like Law & grace, an uneven match? it is always kind of difficult to pick up the pace of blogging again. Besides that, it's summer time and many readers are enjoying some well deserved time away from the computer. However... especially for those who are still keeping an eye on the comings and goings in blogging land, I have selected some great news items. Here they come:

  • I am thrilled to announce that my book Grace of Giving will now be published in Italian (only a few months after the German version came out!). La Grazia Del Donare will be out September 1st and we are planning to make a trip to Italy to present it to several of our contacts. The paperback version will be out in Europe only. A Kindle edition will be available on Amazon soon, so if you happen to have Italian speaking family or friends.... surprise and bless them with this award winning book.
  • Fellow blogger Karen Lange's upcoming e-book Homeschool Co-ops 101 (published by Helping Hands Press) is scheduled for release on August 15. A blog tour is scheduled to run from August 15-30 coordinated by blogger Diane Estrella, so you can contact her if you want to participate, and help Karen getting the word out about her e-book.
  • Several writer conferences are being organized throughout the US. On the East coast the Spirit of Naples (SON), is hosting a conference for Christian writers, screenwriters and filmmakers who want to break into the mainstream media. It will take place October 3-7, 2013 in Naples, FL. On the West coast the Oregon Christian Writers Summer Coaching Conference will be held August 12–15, 2013, at Portland’s Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel. Known as one of the country’s best Christian writers’ conferences, it features top editors, agents and authors teaching 12 intensive morning coaching classes and 30 afternoon workshops, plus manuscript reviews, mentoring and one-on-one appointments with editors and agents.
  • In order to sharpen and improve my writing skills I enter writing contests from time to time. Often I'll give poetry a try... simply because that is not where my main talent is, but I like to stretch my writing muscles a bit :) Writers Digest has an excellent list of contests and competitions, check it out and do not hesitate to try something new. You might surprise yourself!

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  1. Hi Marja
    This sounds quite interesting! I am hopping over there and I might just try to enter one or two competitions! Thanks for sharing.
    Lots of love XX
    Mia

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    1. I hesitated at first, but then I won several contests ;) So, now I think it is a fun challenge!

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  2. Marja, congratulations on the realisation of the Italian dream. Awesome. Thank you for being an inspiration to me ( and many others of which I am sure). Whilst writing AND blogging I sometimes get so bogged down trying to 'fit' other things in. Some days are more relaxing than others. I am still searching for the right balance- and the wisdom in my choices. Perseverance is a virtue often under pressure. Blessings to you Marja.

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    1. Time is our struggle, yes... trying to keep an eternal perspective on things ;) I am down to one blog post a week on my blogs now, that works better, gives me a bit more time to read other blogs as well...

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  3. Congratulations, Marja, on the Italian edition! That is exciting! :) Thank you for the shout out about the book, I appreciate it! Things are moving along.

    Thanks also for the info. Will have to check it out. Have a great rest of the week!

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    1. Looking forward to your blog tour Karen!

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  4. Congratulations on your book being released in Italian!!! I love seeing how God is reaching those in other countries with the truth of His Word. Thanks for being faithful to His call, Marja! God bless you as you continue to serve Him!

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    1. Thank you Maria, this is indeed exciting... seeing my books in languages I don't even understand ;) My translator is a doll and I hope to see her soon in Italy! She is working on my book Breath of Life now.

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  5. Congrats on the Italian edition.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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