New Year - New Venture!

Well Friends, I've jumped off the deep end.

No, I haven't lost my mind yet - or maybe I have LOL!

What I've done is quit my job.

Now before you start worrying that I'm going to lie around and cry my life away, let me reassure you that is not the case.

I've taken a GIANT leap of faith and quit my job in order to pursue this whole writing business (writing/editing/promoting/signings/sales/speaking engagements/etc) and with God's grace, wisdom and direction move into a new level.

One thing that encouraged me to do this is - back in October - Jo Anne Vandermeulen of Premium Promotional Services contacted me about working as an associate for them. I said yes. Very excited with the results I had part time, I feel God is leading me to be available full time and that this is a good time to pursue my lifelong dream of working from home.

PPS's motto is "You Write, We Promote" and believe me, we stand on what we say. Jo Anne is wonderful about working with each individual author to design a promo package to fit his or her needs AND budget.

I am pleased to be a part of her team and you'll find a link to PPS in my sidebar under "Areas of Interest."

Oh and join me TONIGHT 8pm CST as a guest on Jo Anne's radio program “Authors Articulating with Jo-Anne Vandermeulen”

I'm also doing editing and writing on my own. Each project is different but if you need help with your manuscript contact me and let's see how I can help you!

Along with my work for PPS and writing/editing jobs I pick up, I plan to really focus on getting my own books out there through signings, speaking engagements and phone calls and visits to libraries and book stores.

I know this sounds like I'll be really busy, and I probably will but one thing - the most important reason behind this decision - is to take time to heal from the loss of my beloved AND grow in my relationship with God.

Your prayerful support is greatly appreciated as I embark on this new venture and I pray that each and every one of you have a BLESSED and Prosperous year!

Until later....take care, be Blessed and remember....Man plans his ways but God directs his steps.

The Life & Times of A Writer

Hello Friends!

Here’s hoping your Easter weekend was Happy and BLESSED!

If you read my post, A Day in the Life of This Writer, you got a glimpse of my daily schedule. I guess you could say this post is an extension of that one.

Every author is encouraged, no-expected, to promote themselves and their work. “People buy authors!” is a favorite saying of Suzanne James, the Owner of Enspiren Press.

Some may wonder how to go about promoting oneself. Interviews, guest blogging, and chats are just a few of the means by which I do this. But, once scheduled, how do you let people know what’s happening?

Although I post information in different ways, this question has haunted me. Even if I announce to my different groups, MySpace, Shoutlife and other venues, it is virtually impossible to let everyone know!

Well, I may have come up with a little better, somewhat more efficient means to let people know what’s happening and where I’ll be.

Today, I want to share with you my new Schedule of Events.

Posted at my on the right just below Other Places You Can Find Me, is a list of interviews, guest blogs, and other events happening in my writing career at sites that may interest you….not just because I’m there LOL! but because these are interesting places to visit.

Well friends, that’s about all for now!

Until later…take care, God Bless and remember….YOU Are somebody’s hero.

A Hero for Jessica available March 26th from The Wild Rose Press!

What Can a Dentist Teach You About Business, Life, & Success?

Hey Friends!

You may think this is an odd title for a blog, but you’ll know what it’s all about in just a minute!

Today, I’m hosting Dr. Joe Capista and his book, What Can a Dentist Teach You About Business, Life & Success? as part of a virtual blog tour in conjunction with a major Amazon campaign.
Now you may be wondering why on earth a romance writer would be hosting a book tour by a dentist about success. Well, this book has tons of information on how to be successful in business and after all, writing is a business. With chapters that focus on Success, Business, Sales and Marketing and Credibility in business, how can one go wrong?

If these topics weren’t incentive enough, he also has chapters that focus on Dreams and Goals, Achievement, Inner Peace, Spiritual Insights, and Balance and if you know anything at all about me, you’ll know these topics are right up my alley!

What’s even more interesting, is that Dr. Capista will be doing a FREE “by invitation only” teleseminar for readers who purchase the book through amazon!

So now you know why this romance author is hosting Dr. Capista on his virtual book tour!

On another note....my friend Ginger Simpson is hosting a Blog Fest on her blog with over 25 authors posting including Yours Truly. Check it out!

Until later, Be BLESSED and remember....success lies within!

Pamela S Thibodeaux
“Inspirational with an Edge!”