Some people started reading the first few pages of my book aloud one morning. The first character that showed up was Bob. After a bit, Kevin arrived on the scene. At this point, one of the readers had a question. 'Hmmm....these names sound so familiar. Do you guys think the author named the characters after … Continue reading There’s something about Bob
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How Bebe got her name
When I thought about naming the characters in my novel, I thought it would be fun. I could pick any names I wanted! I didn't have to please anyone but myself! No worries about coming to a consensus with someone else! My father-in -law's mother chose his name from the society column in the newspaper. … Continue reading How Bebe got her name
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Book Review: Celebrating Death
When I discovered that one of my colleagues wrote a book, I couldn't wait to read it. The book is Celebrating Death: A Guidebook for Dying Well by Esther Shapiro, R.N., Msc.D. The author comes by her expertise regarding death both personally and professionally, and she generously shares her hard-won insights regarding her experiences from both. … Continue reading Book Review: Celebrating Death
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Top 10 best tips for selling your books at a yard sale
I had the good fortune to be part of Stonewall Kitchen Employee's Yard Sale this morning in York (by invitation from my son, Anthony). I set up my table and brought copies of my book, One Brave Thing. (Hmmm...maybe next time I should have someone else take the picture so that I can be IN … Continue reading Top 10 best tips for selling your books at a yard sale
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Blue Willow Gift Shop and Antiques is now selling my book!
The wonderful Blue Willow Gift Shop and Antiques in Ogunquit, Maine is now selling my book, One Brave Thing! Next time you are in Perkins Cove, stop in and pick up my book! Tell two friends!
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Bebe, the Movie
I am working on the idea of making my book One Brave Thing into a movie! Its (probably) only a matter of time before the producers come a-knockin'. After all, other Maine authors have had their books made into movies. 😀 Here's a little bit of what I'm anticipating: Warner Brothers and actor/director Nick Cassavetes (my … Continue reading Bebe, the Movie
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How to do a book reading and signing
I'm planning to do my first reading from my book One Brave Thing next month, so I thought I'd visit another author's event to show my support (oh, and to learn a thing or two, maybe) about how to set myself up for success. Kathy Eliscu was at the Falmouth Memorial Library last week reading from … Continue reading How to do a book reading and signing
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Get caught reading!
May is 'Get caught reading!' month. Why not get caught reading my book? One Brave Thing! At your local bookseller and at Amazon.com, where you can preview it before you buy it. This is a photo of my friend Charlotte who 'got caught reading' One Brave Thing at the beach in Florida! YAY! Where will you … Continue reading Get caught reading!
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May is Lupus Awareness Month!
May is Lupus Awareness Month! In honor of my niece Lauren, 100% of the profits from One Brave Thing for May will be donated to help find a cure for Lupus! Spread the word! https://www.facebook.com/k.m.creamer.author/?fref=nf
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Tell two friends…updated!
I have set a goal to sell at least 1000 copies of my book, ONE BRAVE THING, by my birthday (May 28th). I am open to suggestions on how to accomplish this (please leave your comments below!). I have one idea that I got from the shampoo commercial (see above video!)...if you have read my book … Continue reading Tell two friends…updated!
Karen Creamer Author, Coach, Speaker 
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