"Holli, get over to the latest blog posted and comment about marketing."
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Holli Castillo commented on the blog post 'Give and take'
"Nothing frustrates me more when another writer I know asks for a review and they haven't reviewed any of my books. The few times I have asked anyone to review anything for me, I suggested we do a review tradeoff.
The same is true…"
Holli Castillo posted a blog post
THE FIRST AMENDMENT PROJECT AUCTION- Name a Character in a Published Book and More
The First Amendment Project is an organization that, among other things, provides funds for the legal representation for individuals litigating over First Amendment issues, people such as reporters. As writers, the First Amendment should be important to all of us, because it prevents censorship, keeps books from being pulled out of public libraries and public schools, and keeps the media on its toes to report the truth without fear of being sued or incarcerated.As part of a fundraising effort,…See More
Holli Castillo commented on the blog post 'TEN REASONS WHY I'M NOT WRITING'
"I have a few variations of the above- my cat won't let me work because he keeps jumping on the keyboard and playing with the words on the screen as I type (this is true, but usually I throw him out of the room.) And while housework has NEVER…"
Nina Weber commented on the blog post '5 Things I Accomplished This Year That Will Make Me A Better Writer'
"Thanks for sharing this, Holli. It was intriguing to read and I am impressed how you managed to get across the 5 points in such a concise way, yet we can not only feel with what you experienced but even get some lesson for ourselves out of it.
For…"
Nina Weber left a comment for Holli Castillo
"Hi Holli :-) Thanks for friending me.
My dog is a mix of shorthaired bordercollie and ... something else. Something with a big hunting drive and narrow hips and special ears, so my bet would be that Seamus' grand-father or -mother was a…"
Kathy Matthews left a comment for Holli Castillo
"Hi Holli, thank you very much for befriending me! I haven't been on here very much, but I look foward to reading your profile."
Holli Castillo left a comment for Penny Manson
"I would see the French Quarter of course, Jackson Square (which is in the French Quarter) and St. Louis Cathedral, which is in Jackson Square. We have a host of cemetery and haunted tours, but absolutely go with a tour group and don't try a…"
Penny Manson left a comment for Holli Castillo
"Welcome Holli! My hubby and I just found out we will be visiting New Orleans in October. My first time there in over 10 years. I'll have to read your book,Gumbo Justice, before I go. Anyplace you would recommend we not miss. I get the beignets…"
Holli Castillo posted a blog post
Getting What You Want
I am a firm believer that if you are a positive person and avoid sending negative energy into the universe, you'll be repaid in kind. I'm not some spiritual guru type, just someone who feels karma has a way of biting everyone in the behind if they're not careful, and if you really want something and focus all of your positive energy on it, you usually get it. Of course, this is not voodoo, or in the other extreme, science. Some things are impossible. I can wish to be a six foot supermodel all I…See More
Holli Castillo commented on the blog post 'When Amazon's Createspace and DIY Culture Collide'
"My indie publisher, Oak Tree Press, uses Print On Demand, and while it's not without a few limitations, I think the owner, Billie Johnson, is pleased all around with it.
The two big drawbacks are (1) it is a lot more difficult to get books in…"
Holli Castillo posted a blog post
Can Anyone Tell Me Some Pitfalls of Self-Publishing
My daughters' elementary school offers what they call "enrichment clusters," which are basically elective courses. They run the gamut from scrapbooking, to putting on a show, to art, to cooking with books, to writing the school newsletter. These courses meet twice a week and are usually switched up each quarter. The school is a magnet, but is a public school, and the administration is always looking for people with special skills that can be incorporated into an enrichment cluster to teach an…See More
Holli Castillo commented on the blog post 'Tell ME Which Book To Buy For International Women's Day!'
""Now They Call Me Infidel" by Nonie Darwish is an amazing book."
Holli Castillo commented on the blog post 'I'm not crazy, I'm a writer...'
"You're definitely not crazy, and I still talk to myself. My kids catch me at it sometimes and comment, my husband doesn't even notice it anymore. I even talk back to myself, having these two way conversations with myself, out loud. The…"
Esri Rose commented on the blog post '5 Things I Accomplished This Year That Will Make Me A Better Writer'
"Congratulations on overcoming A LOT. Wow."
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- Who I am:
- http://www.hollicastillo.com; http://www.jambalayajustice.com
http://www.gumbojustice.net, http://www.gumbojustice.blogspot.com
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- Twitter- Hollicastillo
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Jambalaya Justice, a novel
Gumbo Justice, a novel
Angel Trap, a screenplay
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- AOL Travel; Helium;
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Screenwriting
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- I review books
- Services I offer to other writers:
- No
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- No
- My professional associations:
- Member of PSWA
- I found out about She Writes from:
- a friend.
Holli Castillo's Blog
THE FIRST AMENDMENT PROJECT AUCTION- Name a Character in a Published Book and More
Posted on December 12, 2010 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The First Amendment Project is an organization that, among other things, provides funds for the legal representation for individuals litigating over First Amendment issues, people such as reporters. As writers, the First Amendment should be important to all of us, because it prevents censorship, keeps books from being pulled out of public libraries and public schools, and keeps the media on its toes to report the truth without fear of being sued or…
Continue Getting What You Want
Posted on July 28, 2010 at 3:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am a firm believer that if you are a positive person and avoid sending negative energy into the universe, you'll be repaid in kind. I'm not some spiritual guru type, just someone who feels karma has a way of biting everyone in the behind if they're not careful, and if you really want something and focus all of your positive energy on it, you usually get it. Of course, this is not voodoo, or in the other extreme, science. Some things are impossible. I can wish to be a six foot supermodel all I… Continue
Can Anyone Tell Me Some Pitfalls of Self-Publishing
Posted on May 24, 2010 at 9:41am 0 Comments 0 Likes
My daughters' elementary school offers what they call "enrichment clusters," which are basically elective courses. They run the gamut from scrapbooking, to putting on a show, to art, to cooking with books, to writing the school newsletter. These courses meet twice a week and are usually switched up each quarter. The school is a magnet, but is a public school, and the administration is always looking for people with special skills that can be incorporated into an enrichment cluster to teach an… Continue
5 Things I Accomplished This Year That Will Make Me A Better Writer
Posted on January 1, 2010 at 11:32pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
After a crazy year of ups and downs, I have settled on 5 things that I accomplished or learned this year that I think will make me a better writer in 2010:
1. I started walking again after an accident left me wheelchair bound in June, 2008. You have no idea how important mobility is to creativity when you're a jittery type of person who has to be in motion. Although writing requires sitting, when all you can do is sit, the computer eventually starts to seem like the… Continue
1. I started walking again after an accident left me wheelchair bound in June, 2008. You have no idea how important mobility is to creativity when you're a jittery type of person who has to be in motion. Although writing requires sitting, when all you can do is sit, the computer eventually starts to seem like the… Continue
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 11:53am on October 25, 2012,
Sunny Frazier said… Holli, get over to the latest blog posted and comment about marketing.
- At 1:00am on August 26, 2010,
Nina Weber said… - Hi Holli :-) Thanks for friending me.
My dog is a mix of shorthaired bordercollie and ... something else. Something with a big hunting drive and narrow hips and special ears, so my bet would be that Seamus' grand-father or -mother was a greyhound.
He is from a shelter in Ireland. We don't know why his prevous owners put him there, but he has been nothing but amazing in the 6 years since we got him. He only gets a little bad-mannered (barking) when he is bored. Typical bordercollie, I'd say. :)
Going on to read your posts ... What made you write "5 Things I Accomplished this Year that will make me a better writer"? I like the idea of that sort of "reckoning" to grow as a writer!
- At 10:23am on August 19, 2010,
Kathy Matthews said… - Hi Holli, thank you very much for befriending me! I haven't been on here very much, but I look foward to reading your profile.
- At 12:36pm on August 8, 2010,
Penny Manson said… - Welcome Holli! My hubby and I just found out we will be visiting New Orleans in October. My first time there in over 10 years. I'll have to read your book,Gumbo Justice, before I go. Anyplace you would recommend we not miss. I get the beignets (SP?) at the airport and continue eating them until they send me back home, so besides them what should we not miss? Working on a mystery series with fits and starts but I think I am finally on the road. Hope to one day be a published author like many of my friends here.
XOXO
Penny
- At 11:54am on January 5, 2010,
E Victoria Flynn said… - Hello Holli,
Welcome to Mother Writer! I'm so glad to see you've introduced yourself to the group. If you need anything just drop a line. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
--Victoria
- At 11:02pm on August 26, 2009,
Loraine Despres said… - So glad you liked THE SCANDALOUS SUMMER OF SISSY LEBLANC and it was so kind of you to tell me so. I love meeting New Orleans writers. I usually get down there once a year and hope to see you.
- At 4:08pm on July 24, 2009, Sunny Frazier said…
- Thank You!
I'm a bit behind reviewing Gumbo Justice, but I'll get there!
- At 2:07pm on July 24, 2009, Sunny Frazier said…
- Let's have fun over here!
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