In my previous posts (see links below) , I have given you my top resources and creative outlets, (either you are an author or blogger) for stunning fonts, book covers and book trailers. To match your art, you need a unique music background as well. I will be sharing my favorite go to places for…
Taking your Bookstagram account to Pinterest, do’s and don’ts.
Are you an avid reader with a bookstagram account? Have you considered using Pinterest to maximize your Instagram page growth? Pinterest is not just another social media platform and has so much potential marketing-wise. Here are some tips you want to follow to minimize the risk of being categorized as spam and not have your…
Drive traffic to your Pinterest Bookstagram Page.
Following my previous post about the do’s and don’ts of taking your Bookstagram account to Pinterest (see here : https://wp.me/p7RKBD-MF ), here are some tips that will make you grow your audience on this platform. 1.Make sure you are using the right keywords:To find what are the most profitable keywords regarding your post, without using…
Conversations overheard
God has removed certain people from your life for a reason. He Knows things about them that you don’t. Don’t block your blessings by going back to them. Focus on the new chapter of your life!
Believe that Jesus can walk you through anything
Embrace your inner darkness, and break on through to your other side …
Holy meanings
If you are studying the Holy Bible and you don’t fully understand the content, try praying to get the answers you seek. Sometimes God asks for our attention or that we be more persistant! Do not quit getting the answers you need, ask for His Grace to visit you and reveal His meanings to you…
The story of the Scorpion and the Swan
There was a Swan at the edge of a river and a scorpion approached asking the swan if she would kindly give him a ride to the other side of the river on her back. The swan said “no, you are a scorpion, you will sting me and I will die.” The scorpion assured the…
No voice is too small
Even though she had been betrayed too many times, Danae kept on moving. She never forgot those who left her hanging over a cliff, but it was in her nature to keep going, more than she could ever imagine.
The One With The Rumor
The boy held back for a while. “I knew you didn’t have it in you, Chris! You are afraid of the ghost lady, aren’t you?! Oh, how the mighty have fallen!” “Zip it, Dehlia! I’d like to know what you would do if you d see her right in front of you. Sure, you are…
The Portrait, by Evelyn Chartres. Book Review.
“Better to be a rose if only to bloom for a reason,than a diamond eternally closed to the world.”– favorite quote from the book. Evelyn is a fictional character that Vicky looks up to,and her fascination with her is an act of rebellion against her previous choices. If Evelyn is displeased and takes pleasure at…
This year, take the challenge
Surviving the Holidays, because 2021 is going to be the year of YOU! Christmas time can be challenging, especially if you are a dreamer. In which case, you are going to face criticism over your choices instead of support. A visionary is a threat because of evoking questions that no one wants to answer. But…
THIS AUTUMN, REINVENT YOURSELF!
Now that vacation season is almost over, we all wonder what our next move is going to be regarding careers, fitness, and well-being. You don’t have to wait until New Year’s Eve to reinvent yourself; a fresh start is just around the corner. Reinventing yourself is not that easy, though; it means stepping out of…
Author networking tips
Aligning you blog’s feed with your GoodRead’s profile and the Amazon Author Central page, can help you engage with bloggers and readers. Whether you are an author or you enjoy writing from time to time , you might feel the need to share your thoughts on a self hosted page, or even create background stories…
Exploring my author central page as a marketing tool
So you have made it through the 10th revision of your manuscript, and it is finally going live on Amazon. Your hands are sweaty, you are feeling a bit feverish, and I know why – you have probably sent a few arcs on your team, and now you are waiting to receive your first feedback….
The Creative Indie part 2
In a previous post I gave you my top free outlets for stunning photography for creative designs and more. Let’s admit it, we all search for a beautiful pic to use as a header in our Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram ! Now, it’s time to get you some stunning fonts to match your cover. You…
How time management can help you achieve your goals.
Time management and micromanagement are critical when you are multitasking and lacking time. You need to treat time as a currency you can never take back if you spend it carelessly. You can profit a great deal from micromanagement if you understand how to master it.Having poor time management skills can lead to burnout –…
Ave Maria ,A blessing in disguise.
A blessing in disguise As you might have noticed, or not, {smiles},I Stayed away from my social media accounts, and my blog has not been active for a while. I would like to apologize for disappearing without letting you know about it.Without sharing too much info, I will sum it up as ‘life happens’! In…
This wind that loiters~
by Odysseus-Elytis This wind that loiters among the quinces This insect that sucks the vines This stone that the scorpion wears next to his skin And these sheaves on the threshing floor That play the giant to small barefoot children. The images of the Resurrection On walls that the pine trees scratched with their fingers…
The Calling
In the end, it only matters if you have led your life’s calling with an open heart, and you handled your tough times gracefully
Soul shows the Geography of your Destiny― Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom, John O’Donohue
“Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future, therefore you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but more important it will teach you a kindness of rhythm in your journey.” ― John…
Rose,always rising … *
Just leave your pain behind and come with me °°° I’ve been expecting you, Her Love said to her…
Procrastination is the symptom
Procrastination is the symptom that is keeping you away from your purpose. It is usually not because of laziness, but it might fall under one of those categories. insecurity lack of skills self-fulfilling prophecy fear of judgment fear of failure personal success feels too out of reach So take a long pause, and try to…
Sangra
Do not be afraid of the pain , it is a veil that separates you from your authentic self. What you are looking for , is temporary relief – while a cure requires further examination… Elysian
BetaReaders don’t grow on trees! Software review.
Finding the right beta readers alone can be challenging for an author, and trust can always be an issue. I have used https://betareader.io/ and https://betabooks.co/ while polishing my novel, and I’m happy to share my experience. With these two beautiful apps, you can be in control of your content, and who is reading it, since…
Poem by Odysseas Elytis
THEY CAMEdressed up as “friends,” came countless times, my enemies,trampling the primeval soil. And the soil never blended with their heel.They brought The Wise One, the Founder, and the Geometer,Bibles of letters and numbers, every kind of Submission and Power,to sway over the primeval light. And the light never blended with their roof.Not even a bee was…
Duel of fates …
A kind heart is a rebel heart because it doesn’t fit in…
Sempre Viva
What is “Sempre Viva” and what it stands for. It is a genus of flowering plants that has Italian Origin and literally means “always / forever alive” . A good friend once gifted to me , when i was going through a period of self doubt. After I held it in my hands, I turned…
tangled up? tango on.
Hard times are the steps that will lead to your purpose. “If you are tangled up, just tango on.” -Scent of a Woman , movie.
heart strings*
when you suppress your soul it will eventually invade your mind *~
The Quest
When the hero’s journey is overhe stops slaying dragons along his pathand focuses on the beauty of his sight Image by Michael Seibt from Pixabay
Imaginary battlefields
Sciamachy : an argument or conflict with an imaginary opponent, a battle against imaginary enemies; fighting your own shadow .
Law 18:
Do Not Build Fortresses to Protect Yourself – Isolation is DangerousThe world is dangerous and enemies are everywhere – everyone has to protect themselves. A fortress seems the safest. But isolation exposes you to more dangers than it protects you from – it cuts you off from valuable information, it makes you conspicuous and an easy…
Baroness *microfiction
A Countess is conceplating her enemies` fate °°°
echoes of a past life #microfiction #mystery
It was the echo of a mad, solid sound _ everybody is very disappointed at the driver …
Hijacking your healing
Trauma is like The Matrix. Does your trauma have you?
Hidden forces {microfiction}
Sometimes you can find the truth hiding in something that seems irrational to the rest of the world… {Στο παράλογο κάθεται κρυμμένη η αλήθεια …} Quotes by Elysian Nooks
¶ friends always remind u _ were u ve been + where u came from …
there is no greater pleasure than doing the things everyone said you couldn’t do …
Art Factory
Creativity is how you navigate through difficult situationswithout losing sight of your initial goal or your dream.It is about being true to your self while staying the course.
Castello Di Duino Poesia finals
Άφηνε πίσω της το μέρος με τα ψηλά τείχη και τα σκοτεινά παράθυρα .Το φως που έλειπε, το σκοτάδι που περίσσευε – έγραφε στα μάτια της .Κάθε εμπόδιο στο ύψος μιας αμαρτίαςνα θυμίζει την τροχιά της ένοχης.Βγήκε από το στενό δρόμο και ξεκίνησε να περπατάει… ζητώντας Άφεση .Ότι είναι πίσω από εμάς μένει πίσω – αλλιώς παραμορφώνει την…
Oscar Hahn ~Chilean Poet
I write because of a ghost , because of yesterday, because of today, because I don’t know, because of love, because of the night…. Γράφω επειδή το φάντασμα, επειδή χτες, επειδή σήμερα, επειδή δεν ξέρω, επειδή ο έρωτας , επειδή η νύχτα. (Oscar Hahn, Χιλιανός ποιητής)
