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Carleen commented on the blog post 'Admiting to yourself that you're a writer'

I'm a published author and I still sometimes feel this way. I think it comes with the territory...if that's any consolation. Or maybe knowing that even if you decide to write full time, you will still struggle with doubts and wonder about…

Nov 23, 2011

Juanita Davis-King commented on the blog post 'Why I chose to go ebook for my 3rd novel'

I am in the final stages of publishing two small eBooks. I really enjoyed reading your post. I learned a lot about the publishing business. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 22, 2011

Kathy Bowman commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

that works for meetings, too. (I have a girlfriend who used to bake gingerbread and take it to public meetings about state highway issues. She would love this approach!)

Sep 16, 2011

Carleen commented on the blog post 'Fun With Numbers: The Author's Guide to Free Sales Data'

I've heard about novelrank, but now I'm signing up. Thanks!

Sep 16, 2011

Carleen liked Sarah Pinneo's blog post 'Fun With Numbers: The Author's Guide to Free Sales Data' Sep 16, 2011

Carleen commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

Mariana, I totally understand. Just remember if people are there, it means they WANT to hear what you have to say. Good luck in November! Be yourself and I'm sure you will be great!

Sep 12, 2011

Mariana Dietl commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

Thanks so much for the post, Carleen!! I'm one of those writers who feels uncomfortable with too much attention (especially in front of a microphone!), and just want to get the reading over with, but you are right, it's all about relaxing…

Sep 12, 2011

Carleen commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

Yay for gift bags! Way to go Nicole!

Sep 12, 2011

Nicole Sconiers commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

It went beautifully. One of the best readings so far. Initially, when I opened the floor up for the Q&A session, no one spoke up, but when I mentioned the gift bag, I started getting questions, and the discussion lasted for over an…

Sep 12, 2011

Carleen commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

Yay Nicole! I'm sure it went well, but I'll be excited to hear all about it!

Sep 11, 2011

Nicole Sconiers commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

OMG. What a coinkydink. Have a reading coming up within the hour, and i just reread this post not twenty minutes ago for tips. Just made a nice gift bag for the most creative question. Thanks again for these tips, Carleen! I'll keep you posted…

Sep 11, 2011

Carleen commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

Glad to be of help! Nicole, sounds like you've figured out what works for you. That's great! I'm one of those people that if I think about it too much beforehand I get nervous. So I don't do much prep work, and if I tell myself…

Sep 11, 2011

Sarah Pinneo commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

I LOVE this post. So logical, so true.

Sep 11, 2011

Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start

September 15th marks my 7th year reading to Head Start students as part of the Denver Public Library's Read Aloud Program. Which reminded me about this post with tips for better author readings originally published on The Pajama Gardener, my blog about writing & gardening in my pajamas. …See More

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Nicole Sconiers commented on the blog post 'Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start'

Thanks for sharing these tips, Carleen! I bombed at my first reading a few months ago -- couldn't stop sweating, people kept telling me I needed to speak into the mic, I stammered through my introduction. Now, about seven or eight readings in,…

Sep 7, 2011

Everything I learned about author events I learned at Head Start

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Who I am:: www.carleenbrice.com
www.welcomewhitefolks.blogspot.com
www.pajamagardener.blogspot.com
twitter/carleenbrice

Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: Children of the Waters
Orange Mint and Honey
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number

My writing is:: Fiction

Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:: yes

Services I offer to other writers:: I often blog about my writing process or answer questions about publishing.

I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:: Girlfriends Cyber Circuit

I found out about She Writes from:: Kamy

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Why I chose to go ebook for my 3rd novel

Posted on July 5, 2011 at 6:00am 10 Comments 4 Likes

You don't need me to tell you that the ground is shifting under writers' feet. You can feel it yourself. So I'll leave off the primer about how publishing is changing due to technology and the economy and who knows what else.

I do want to point out, however, that while the…

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We won, we won! Sins of the Mother won an NAACP Image Award!

Posted on March 7, 2011 at 1:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Life as a writer is one wild ride. Friday I walked a red carpet in Hollywood. I mingled with celebs. I even shook Angela Bassett's hand! And, best of all, I went on stage with the producer and teleplay writer of Sins of the Mother to accept the award for Outstanding TV movie!…

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2010 was a great year for fiction by black women!

Posted on December 3, 2010 at 12:30pm 4 Comments 0 Likes

Originally posted on the Girlfriends Book Club blog.

First, I must send you all over to my other blog to celebrate National Buy a Book By a Black Author and Give it to Somebody Not Black Month. Author-friends are suggesting great books for gift ideas AND giving away signed books. I'll wait while you go check it out.…

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Denver Meet Up

Posted on June 30, 2010 at 8:50am 2 Comments 0 Likes

7 women got together to toast to the anniversary of SheWrites.

Lucky Susan won a SheWrites tee!

We made some new friends.

And a couple of us with sweet teeth partook of chocolate (but it was healthy cuz it's vegan)

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At 2:53pm on August 22, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…: Did you really JUST join the novelist group? Delighted!

xox

At 10:34am on July 25, 2011, Andi Gregory Pearson said…: Carleen, that would be great. I'm meeting with

Jefferson Patrick, owner and barista, on Aug.

18th to talk about dates for readings. I work

with Jefferson as a volunteer because I

think it's important to provide a local, independent

spot where authors can read and sell their books.

We will be talking about times for readings -

evenings vs mid-day - and other details. Do

you have specific dates available? If so,

let me know and we'll see how we can arrange

it.

We'd love to have you at RWB!

Warmly,

Andi

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At 3:21pm on July 23, 2011, Sabrina Lamb said…: Hey Carleen! Thanks for reaching out!

At 9:44am on October 26, 2010, Rachel Unkefer said…: Sorry to hear you won't be here for VA Book 2011. Be sure to let me know anytime you're in the DC-VA area. We'd love to host an event for you here at WriterHouse.

At 12:22pm on July 22, 2010, Denise Washington said…: Hi Carleen,

I will co-presenting with two other writer friends on writing op-ed pieces and getting pieces ready for submission to the Denver Post Colorado Voices contest. All three of us have been chosen in the past. My section will be on using blogging to strength your writer's voice and to use as it a platform to write concise and compelling pieces.

Look forward to meeting you!

Denise

At 2:18pm on June 30, 2010, Ananda Leeke said…: I enjoyed your SW radio show appearance this week.

At 1:38pm on April 26, 2010, Judith D. Angeles said…: Do you know where I can watch the movie or when Lifetime is playing it again?

At 10:43pm on April 25, 2010, Judith D. Angeles said…: You are so freaking awesome! Just had to "say" it to you. I dunno why, but I did! Keep Pushing.

At 4:33pm on February 22, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…: I'm stealing your title!

At 2:58pm on February 19, 2010, Evelyn said…: Carleen,

I read this last weekend while I was snowed in, and it was a treasure. It's been a long time since a book has made me cry. Now I find this website and I see that it's being made into a movie. Bravo! I wish you all the best. I love this book and I will be recommending it to my girlfriends.

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