Is the Worth and Wellness Journal really WORTH IT?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Nina Soden

Have you heard of the

Worth & Wellness Journal?

Written by Amy Latta, the Worth and Wellness Journal is a 30-day workout plan, nutrition guide, self-care advisor, and therapist designed to help you discover why you self-sabotage your own weight loss goals.

The Tag Line:

Circumstances > Thoughts > Feelings > Actions > Results = This is the heart of why we do what we do.

Sounds good, right?

From the Author:

How many diet plans have you started, only to bail after a few weeks? How many times have you chosen the couch over the gym? Why do we self-sabotage when we know what we want to change? Most of us have the health and fitness knowledge we need to succeed but lack the tools for the mindset shift needed to effect real change.

This journal provides practical nutrition, fitness, and self-care tips for better wellness, and daily writing prompts to help you become more aware of the thoughts and feelings affecting your mindset. Because awareness is the key to changing your mindset and changing your body.

My Review

as found on Amazon.com

Circumstances -> Thoughts -> Feelings -> Actions -> Results This is the heart of why we do what we do.

Sounds easy, right? WRONG! Just making excuses for why we overeat or fail to exercise doesn’t make them the right reasons. Finding the true causes for our self-sabotage can help us stop those self-sabotaging behaviors. Amy Latta has taken the very simple concept of journaling, which is all to often overcomplicated by others, and kept it simple. This easy to read, one page a day journal helps keep you motivated to eat healthier and get in your daily exercise all while asking thought-provoking questions, helping you get to the bottom of why you’re not doing those things naturally anyway. The only negative thing I can say about this book is that I wish it was longer. Thirty days of motivation is great, but sometimes it takes longer for change to be effective and for it to become routine in our daily lives. I think a sixty or ninety-day journal would have been even better.

Want to buy the Worth Wellness Journal?

Click HERE to buy a copy on Amazon today!

Want to follow Amy on Social Media?

Twitter: @jamamylatta | Hashtag #WWJournal | Facebook.com/IAmAmyLatta

Author Interview: Karina Kantas

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Nina Soden

I’m so excited and very lucky to have Karina Kantas, author of Illusional Reality an Adult Romantic Fantasy, join me on my blog today.

Hi Karina, thank you for agreeing to be my guest.

If you could pick any actor/actress to play your lead characters, who would you pick and why?

Well I wrote Illusional Reality many years ago. So the actors I picked for the film (as every author does) Thya was going to be played by Cameron Diaz, Alkazar by Ralph Fines Darthorn by Antonio Banderas and Kovon was Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Great cast! I would totally go see a movie starring Cameron Diaz, Ralph Fines, and Antonio Banderas!!!

Tell us a little about your lead characters and why you think your readers will fall in love with them.

Thya is a strong, powerful Tsinian but she’s not afraid to show her emotions. I think when the reader put themselves in her shoes, they will relate and understand why she acts like she does.

Alkazar is the tutor of the arts. It is his job to train the young Tsinians how to use their gifts and how to reel them in. As when they start using their power, it’s strong and uncontrollable. Alkazar had a dark secret which he carries around with him, like a ball and chain. The reader will understand Alkazar and feel compassion for him.

When I asked Karina where she finds her inspiration, I was sad to learn that she no longer writes. However, I did learn this about where she finds her inspiration:

I find inspiration from author S.E.Hinton and the rock band Iron Maiden.

WANT TO WIN A FREE PRIZE?

Anyone who buys this edition of Illusional Reality will be entered in a prize drawing. Visit Karina’s facebook fan page HERE to enter.

Book Blurb:

Nobody expects to stare death in the face only to find out your entire life is a lie.
Rescued by Salco, marketing executive Becky finds herself in an unknown magical world filled with happy people that try to forget their land is on the brink of destruction.
Becky will soon learn none of this was an accident, and the council of Tsinia are certain her union with Darthorn’s son, Kovon, will create peace. And although her future has been planned out, she gives her heart to another.

“llusional Reality was definitely one huge ride. The story is very unique, you won’t find any stereotypical fantasy ploys in this novel! Karina Kantas has managed to do the almost impossible by weaving a thrilling story with romantic twists that will have you turning pages all night, and most probably give you quite a large book hangover.
S.H

Illusional Reality is filled with intrigue, deception, and danger. The story holds your attention as the events play out. I identified with the characters, loving the facets of their personalities. Well done. I loved the book. B.C

Book Trailer:

Thunderclap Campaign:

Click HERE to support Karina’s Thunderclap Campaign.

Ends March 11th at 12:00pm EST.

Karina Kantas’ Author Bio:

Hi I’m Karina Kantas author of the popular MC thrillers series the OUTLAW. I have been writing for over twenty years and have just published my eighth book. I’m also a freelance writer and have over 30 publication.

I write in all genres and I also narrate. Oh and I love singing, dreaming and motorbikes

Also by Karina Kantas:

Where to follow Karina:

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

Please Support my Thunderclap Campaign!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Nina Soden

As an author, with 5 published YA novels, the hardest thing I have found is to ask for help when it comes to marketing myself and my books. I know that it is vital to an author’s success to be seen by as many readers as possible. So, I am stepping out of my comfort zone and asking for your help.

Please support my Sector C Series Thunderclap campaign and help me spread the word by following the link below and clicking on support with Twitter/Facebook, and/or Tumblr. It only takes a few seconds, but it will mean so much to me. Thank you in advance.

http://thndr.me/Y5G99u

You will be asked to support on either Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr. You can select one or even all social media sites. The more you select the better. 🙂

Don’t worry, Thunderclap does not keep your personal information. You will be giving Thunderclap access to post the following:

“Nina Soden’s new Paranormal dystopian series, SECTOR C, can be yours today. Please spread the word #NinaSodenBooks http://thndr.me/Uz0cVL”

…on your social media site(s) ONLY ONCE, on the day of the campaign (March 30th).

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When your only choices are vampirism, lycanthropy, breeder, blood donor, or banishment to the Wastelands, what choice do you really have?

Set in a futuristic dystopian where society is governed by a council of vampires and lycanthropes, selection students are sheltered and raised in a deceptively utopian world. Strict rules are imposed to control population growth, education, and even personal interactions with other members of the Sector, all in the name of safety.

When ‘A’ comes of age she, like all youth throughout Sector C, and her selection classmates aren’t sent out into the world to find jobs, make money and lead happy carefree lives. They are forced to endure the rigorous physical and mental testing of Selection Week before choosing their destiny or being forced into a fate far worse. Those that make it out alive are announced as sector residence, given a position within the society, and allotted all the privileges of their chosen “culture.” However, when your only choices are vampirism, lycanthropy, breeder, blood donor, or banishment to the Wastelands, what choice do you really have?

Suspenseful, intense, passionate, and awash in paranormal delights, Sector C captures the enchantment and mysteries.

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Please help me make this launch a huge success by participating in this social media blitz through Thunderclap!

Thank you in advance for your help and your support.

Happy Reading 🙂

#Authors – HOW TO: Make your Book Promo Posts More Effective…

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Nina Soden

Planning a book launch?

Want to make sure you don’t miss out on sales?

This blog has some great tips about what to include in your book launch blog tour posts and why timing is so important!

Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog

Whether you are posting on your own blog or through someone else’s

PLEASE REMEMBER TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

BOOK COVER

Always show the book cover…

TIMING

Always schedule your post to go live about one hour after Your Publisher has actually activated it

i.e., to give YOURSELF time to CHECK it has ACTUALLY been activated.

Most potential readers will NOT call back later to check if it is now active.

They will forget.

You WILL lose Sales…

HOW?

Establish the time to post by comparing YOUR timezone time AND DAY with your Publisher:

AMAZON

use SPT Standard Pacific Time (Seattle, Washington State)

SMASHWORDS

use SPT Standard Pacific Time (Los Gatos, California)

PST PACIFIC STANDARD TIME ZONE IN GREEN

NOTE:

PROVIDE MORE THAN YOUR COUNTRY AMAZON OUTLETS LINKS

EITHER:

Get and display a UNIVERSAL Amazon Outlet Link

OR

Give the links for Amazon in:

UK (.co.uk) – USA (.com) – Canada (.ca) – Australia (.com.au)

I’d recommend you…

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2015 in review

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Nina Soden

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 3,300 times in 2015. If it were a cable car, it would take about 55 trips to carry that many people.

Click here to see the complete report.

10 New Habits Writers Need to Cultivate in the New Year

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Nina Soden

OK, so I love going onto the Infinity Publishing blog to find great author tips and advice. Recently I stumbled across an article called ‘To New Habits Writers Need to Cultivate in the New Year’ and it was awesome!

The main focus of the article is to talk about the fact that habits, for authors, can be good. Of course, because we are getting so close to the start of 2016, the introduction focuses on how New Years resolutions typically focus on getting rid of bad habits, but then it explains how HABITS CAN BE PRODUCTIVE!!!

“The key is to develop the right habits and turn them into a normal part of your day.”

Want to know what the 10 habits that every writer needs to cultivate are?

Writing on schedule
Communicate with other authors
Continuing education
Take scheduled days off
Start people watching
Start outlining
Keep your website updated
Create rituals for celebration
Get up for 5 minutes every hour you work
Get dressed for work

Anyone who knows me or reads my blog can tell you what two of these habits I have the most problem with.

#6 – Outlining

It isn’t that I don’t like knowing where my story is going, it’s that I love letting my characters guide me. I love sitting at the computer, not sure what will happen, and then just following the story like I’m watching a movie unfold in front of me.

#7 – Keeping my website (blog) updated

No, I don’t blog as often as I should and I definitely don’t do once a week like the article suggests. I go through spurts where I blog a lot and then spurts where I have to step away for a while. When I’m really focused on my books, I find that I blog less. I’d rather put that writing time into the book then into finding something interesting to say. Is that bad? Probably, but I can say I will try to be better (I’ve said it before) and it works for a few weeks maybe a couple of months and then… back to the same old routine.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE!

Taking a Break!

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Nina Soden

Yup, once again I am taking a break to focus on my writing. It has been way to long since I put pen to paper and sat down in a quiet room to write. Or at least it had been way to long until this morning.

I felt a surge of creativity this morning and plucked away at the keys and typed up chapter one of my next book, The Tracker (working title).

So for now… for a while… I am going to say goodbye to the blog and focus on writing. I will still put out my quarterly YA newsletter. So, if you haven’t subscribed yet, make sure you do. I promise to keep you updated on the new book there.

CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE

Have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year.

October 2015 in Review

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Nina Soden

I have been a BAD LITTLE BLOGGER!

October came and went and we are not half way through November and I’m not really sure I’ve touched my blog. The time has just flown by and I have NOT been productive at all!!! At least not in my writing efforts. Granted I did release my latest novel on October 31st, but I have yet to start writing my next book. 😦

I guess it is time to admit my failure… So, without further ado, let us take a look at the raw data for October.

WRITING

Blog Posts – 4 (WHAT?!?! That is so sad… and yet, it is the 15th of November and I am posting my first post of the month. I have a feeling November will be even worse.)
Fiction Writing – NOTHING!!! I didn’t type a single word in October. However, I do have a reason. I am working with a local elementary school to help the 2nd graders write short stories. I’m going to be publishing a compilation of the 2nd-grade stories in a book sometime in December. So, my 2015 4th quarter is dedicated to the 100+ students and their wonderful imaginations. Their stories don’t always make sense, they don’t have clear plot lines, and they often have very random structure, but they are amazing too. I feel truly inspired by their creativity and their desire to write. Although I am editing the stories, just a little, I will not be changing their voice, their structure, or their plot lines. I want the kids to look back, years from now, and see how their minds worked at the age of 7 and 8. I plan to make the soft-cover book available on Amazon, so that each of them can take pride in their story and be proud of themselves for what they accomplished. No, its not a book for everyone, but it would make a wonderful gift for a young child who has aspirations of one day becoming an author. ‘Adventures at School ~ Stories by Kids for Kids’ Look for it on Amazon.com later this year!

BOOKS

Reading:
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter #1)
Finished:
- QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life by John G. Miller

GOODREADS & AMAZON

FANS / FOLLOWERS

WordPress : 171 (same)
Facebook : 322 (up 4)
Twitter : 1,045 (down 5)
Instagram : 61 (up 4)

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO:

SECTOR C ~ The Hunted – Book 2 of the SECTOR C Series NOW AVAILABLE HERE!
YA FICTION NEWSLETTER – The 3rd installment of my quarterly newsletter all about young adult fiction will be out early January. I hope you will sign up and join the mailing list (I WILL NOT SPAM) to check it out. I will also be doing Newsletter Subscriber Giveaways occasionally so, sign up by clicking HERE .

I’ve linked to all of my social media sites throughout this post, so please help my numbers grow in August!! Friend, Like, Subscribe, and as always, please share my posts with your friends. Lastly, thank you to anyone who follows me and especially to those of you who have read through this entire post. I know it was long, but I think we all need a little accountability in our life. Putting everything out there, is how I hope to keep myself motivated to do all this marketing stuff everyone keeps telling me I need to do.

Author Event To Do List

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Nina Soden

I’m a list girl.

I think I’ve said it before, but now I can really confirm it. I participated in my first Con as an author with a table and everything, and I learned so much!

So, I’m here to give you my best ‘To Do List’ for when you are attending a convention as an author.

Ready?

Lets get started.

Bring two tablecloths – one to be used as a tablecloth and one to be used at the end of each day to cover your display. Bringing an extra, just in case something goes wrong, isn’t a bad idea.
Bring water – You’ll be talking with lots of people and dry mouth is never fun when you are trying to make a good first impression.
Bring CANDY – Have a bowl of candy sitting on your table for people to take from. No, they aren’t going to buy it from you but it will draw them closer to your table so you can strike up a conversation.
Have the book blurb printed and sitting in front of your book display – this allows people to read the book description without having to pick up your book (causing possible damage to the cover). This also is great for introverts who don’t really want to talk to you, but they can still learn about your books and see if they are interested.
Take photos – This is something I really failed at. I took a few photos but failed to take enough to really document and remember the event.
Plan a GIVEAWAY – have a sign-up so people can join your mailing list and then do a drawing for FREE STUFF! I gave away two gift bags full of fun stuff, a copy of one of my books, jar of candy, bookmarks, book cover magnets, notebooks, travel mug, fun vampire cup, and more. Think of a giveaway that goes along with the theme of your book(s) and make it fun.
Guest Book – Sit a guest book out for people to sign and write in. While you sign their book you can ask them to sign your guest book. It’s a fun and easy way to look back on the event with fond memories. I am turning mine into a scrapbook and including photos and event materials.
Decorate your Table – If it isn’t eye-catching people won’t approach you, but don’t over do it. Make sure there is just enough to bring people in but not so much that they feel overwhelmed.
Freshen Up – Don’t be afraid to step away now and then to freshen up your makeup and/or hair and to stretch your legs. You’d be surprised what a little freshening up will do for your photos and what a stretch will do for your attitude.

Well, that is my advice. If you have advice to share please do so in the comments below. I know I would love to hear from anyone else who has participated in a Con at a vendor and/or author, and I’m sure my readers would too.

Book Release: SECTOR C ~ The Hunted by Nina Soden

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Nina Soden

I am so thankful for the support of the indie author community.

Nicholas C. Rossis

You may remember Nina Soden from my author feature a year ago. Nina is an indie-author who specializes in supernatural fiction. She currently has three books in the Blood Angel Series; Awaken, Beginnings, and Revenge, available for purchase.

She’s now releasing SECTOR C ~ The Hunted, the second book in her SECTOR C series.

What is SECTOR C ~ The Hunted about?

In the future, most of the world is governed by a council of vampires and lycanthropes. Sector residents are offered the freedom to live as they desire provided they stay and abide by the laws handed down.

After being jolted awake by the blaring screech of the sector alarm, Zelina is dragged from her bed, gagged, and tied to a chair. Confronted with the brutal murder of one of her former classmates, she realizes that all eyes are on her as the primary suspect. Whether she was involved…

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Have you heard of the

Worth & Wellness Journal?

Written by Amy Latta, the Worth and Wellness Journal is a 30-day workout plan, nutrition guide, self-care advisor, and therapist designed to help you discover why you self-sabotage your own weight loss goals.

The Tag Line:

Circumstances > Thoughts > Feelings > Actions > Results = This is the heart of why we do what we do.

Sounds good, right?

From the Author:

My Review

as found on Amazon.com

Circumstances -> Thoughts -> Feelings -> Actions -> Results This is the heart of why we do what we do.

Want to buy the Worth Wellness Journal?

Want to follow Amy on Social Media?

Twitter: @jamamylatta | Hashtag #WWJournal | Facebook.com/IAmAmyLatta

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I’m so excited and very lucky to have Karina Kantas, author of Illusional Reality an Adult Romantic Fantasy, join me on my blog today.

Hi Karina, thank you for agreeing to be my guest.

WANT TO WIN A FREE PRIZE?

Book Blurb:

Illusional Reality is filled with intrigue, deception, and danger. The story holds your attention as the events play out. I identified with the characters, loving the facets of their personalities. Well done. I loved the book. B.C

Book Trailer:

Thunderclap Campaign:

Click HERE to support Karina’s Thunderclap Campaign.

Karina Kantas’ Author Bio:

Hi I’m Karina Kantas author of the popular MC thrillers series the OUTLAW. I have been writing for over twenty years and have just published my eighth book. I’m also a freelance writer and have over 30 publication.

I write in all genres and I also narrate. Oh and I love singing, dreaming and motorbikes

Also by Karina Kantas:

Where to follow Karina:

Share this:

As an author, with 5 published YA novels, the hardest thing I have found is to ask for help when it comes to marketing myself and my books. I know that it is vital to an author’s success to be seen by as many readers as possible. So, I am stepping out of my comfort zone and asking for your help.

Please support my Sector C Series Thunderclap campaign and help me spread the word by following the link below and clicking on support with Twitter/Facebook, and/or Tumblr. It only takes a few seconds, but it will mean so much to me. Thank you in advance.

You will be asked to support on either Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr. You can select one or even all social media sites. The more you select the better. 🙂

Don’t worry, Thunderclap does not keep your personal information. You will be giving Thunderclap access to post the following:

“Nina Soden’s new Paranormal dystopian series, SECTOR C, can be yours today. Please spread the word #NinaSodenBooks http://thndr.me/Uz0cVL”

…on your social media site(s) ONLY ONCE, on the day of the campaign (March 30th).

Please help me make this launch a huge success by participating in this social media blitz through Thunderclap!

Share this:

Planning a book launch?

Want to make sure you don’t miss out on sales?

This blog has some great tips about what to include in your book launch blog tour posts and why timing is so important!

Whether you are posting on your own blog or through someone else’s

PLEASE REMEMBER TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

BOOK COVER

Always show the book cover…

TIMING

Always schedule your post to go live about one hour after Your Publisher has actually activated it

i.e., to give YOURSELF time to CHECK it has ACTUALLY been activated.

Most potential readers will NOT call back later to check if it is now active.

They will forget.

You WILL lose Sales…

HOW?

Establish the time to post by comparing YOUR timezone time AND DAY with your Publisher:

AMAZON

use SPT Standard Pacific Time (Seattle, Washington State)

SMASHWORDS

use SPT Standard Pacific Time (Los Gatos, California)

NOTE:

PROVIDE MORE THAN YOUR COUNTRY AMAZON OUTLETS LINKS

EITHER:

Get and display a UNIVERSAL Amazon Outlet Link

OR

Give the links for Amazon in:

UK (.co.uk) – USA (.com) – Canada (.ca) – Australia (.com.au)

I’d recommend you…

Share this:

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OK, so I love going onto the Infinity Publishing blog to find great author tips and advice. Recently I stumbled across an article called ‘To New Habits Writers Need to Cultivate in the New Year’ and it was awesome!

“The key is to develop the right habits and turn them into a normal part of your day.”

#6 – Outlining

#7 – Keeping my website (blog) updated

Share this:

Yup, once again I am taking a break to focus on my writing. It has been way to long since I put pen to paper and sat down in a quiet room to write. Or at least it had been way to long until this morning.

I felt a surge of creativity this morning and plucked away at the keys and typed up chapter one of my next book, The Tracker (working title).

So for now… for a while… I am going to say goodbye to the blog and focus on writing. I will still put out my quarterly YA newsletter. So, if you haven’t subscribed yet, make sure you do. I promise to keep you updated on the new book there.

Have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year.

Share this:

Share this:

I’m a list girl.

Ready?

Lets get started.

Well, that is my advice. If you have advice to share please do so in the comments below. I know I would love to hear from anyone else who has participated in a Con at a vendor and/or author, and I’m sure my readers would too.