Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Information on Book Publishing.
https://www.janefriedman.com/key-book-publishing-path/?fbclid=IwAR12VTQXbXFjZdVuWorzYQvjmpJAE8B27Y_HDv2k5Z1lxHYFvo8AN9BdKEIhttps://www.janefriedman.com/key-book-publishing-path/?fbclid=IwAR12VTQXbXFjZdVuWorzYQvjmpJAE8B27Y_HDv2k5Z1lxHYFvo8AN9BdKEI
Monday, January 11, 2021
Saturday, January 02, 2021
Winner of an Autographed Book
Mary Nida Smith is the WINNER of an autographed copy of book three in The Wild World of Buck Bray series.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Thursday, December 03, 2020
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Pacific Northwest Writers Association
https://www.facebook.com/pacificnorthwestwritersassociation
The first writers group I belonged to when I lived in West Linn, Oregon. I believe it had just formed. They have a lot going on. When I was writing a column for the Port Orchard Independent I attend a chapter in Bremerton, Washington. I later, received a handwritten invitation from their president to attend a party for one of their members - Debbie Macomber. I was so sad I was unable to attend (1987). I have been bless to meet many wonderful created people over the years.
Pacific Northwest Writers Association
Monday, November 09, 2020
Saturday, November 07, 2020
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Authors David L. Harrison & Jane Yolen and illustrator Anjan Sarkar go behind the scenes on Rum Pum Pum!
https://www.facebook.com/HolidayHouseBks/videos/1000241687086274 I loved listen to David and friends talk about their new book. I smiled and laughed to the finish line. Do check it out and enjoy as I did.
Monday, September 07, 2020
Saturday, September 05, 2020
Monday, July 27, 2020
Sunday, July 26, 2020
ARTS AND CRAFTS.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Hot Springs and Moonshine Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJorDJQ3IKs&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0G3TLEKMJ6X42S9GQ6JENlnnUXhF0SCe6ec2cRtSvwyZ1r6e-on846sis Louella Bryant latest book by a relative and friend of mine.
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Monday, June 29, 2020
HOT SPRINGS AND MOONSHINE LIQUOR
https://www.blackrosewriting.com/nonfiction/hotspringsandmoonshineliquor? Check out this book of my friend and relative of mine.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Authors Quarantine Stories.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/83599-authors-quarantine-stories-lisa-yee.html?fbclid=IwAR3yoF0r0xZq3nR5fGtsRsa_we2e7FYfVntn8xB16OODuz9VVHFuKvJEwJ0
Check the different writers group Facebook, such as Springfield Writers and Ozarks Writes League and others - lots of sharing information.
Check the different writers group Facebook, such as Springfield Writers and Ozarks Writes League and others - lots of sharing information.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Staying Positive.
How are you promoting your books, illustrations, or art? Don't give up stay positive.
Monday, May 04, 2020
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Jim Stewart Vietnam
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647183812/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+angel+from+home+to+vietnam+to+forgiveness&qid=1588253190&sr=8-1
The Angel: from home, to Vietnam, to forgiveness Paperback – April 22, 2020
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Friday, April 17, 2020
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Tell me a Story - Ozark First
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/tell-me-a-story/ List to David L. Harrison and others reading some of David's books. - I love them.
HAUNTED MEMORIES
Hid in darkness
While people stop by
Peering from a distance
Wondering what secret hides
Or if ghost sit alone
Or Peers back at them
People search for clues
From broken glass
And overgrown vines
Secrets, no one would
understand
In this world of judgement
Looking for someone to
blame.
© Mary Nida Smith
Friday, March 27, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Monday, March 09, 2020
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Monday, February 24, 2020
Friday, February 21, 2020
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Wednesday, January 01, 2020
Stephanie Storey Author
https://stephaniestorey.com/writing-advice-1 Check her events schedule, she will be at Baxter County Library and several other places in Arkansas , plus Books in Bloom in May 2020.
Monday, December 02, 2019
_TGVqrlT1g2bT2bREnKthTF8pLfOsVSE3iTgPuzPYu159FUipuoFriday, November 29, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
Monday, November 11, 2019
Saturday, November 09, 2019
Friday, November 08, 2019
1st Annual Holiday Expo
https://www.facebook.com/events/ I'll be set-up selling photography and books. Stop in and say hello.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Monday, October 14, 2019
ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
https://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2019/10/15/granta-submissions-november-2019/?fbclid=IwAR1PjVvB7IFwdMYl2qKmG9W35dqqELjdiXCpF4IduyngULzuix278u2Znwg
GRANTA IS ACCEPTING UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS
Monday, September 30, 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Friday, September 06, 2019
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
The unbelievable stories of the heroic men who sailed under the sea.
In Heroes Beneath the Waves, many brave men who rode submarines to great depths and across the oceans into unknown territory share their experiences, fears, and thoughts. They allow us to travel back in time through their memories. Trained for years to keep silent—for “loose lips sink ships”—many still believe what they know to be classified and refuse to disclose even the minutest of recollections. Others, however, want to leave a legacy of reminiscences for people to learn and live by—to know that freedom is not free.
Some stories will never be told. Held within the secret confines of their souls, these deep sea veterans block them out for self-perseverance. Yet, there are others who will never escape their own minds; they relive their underwater experiences over and over with eyes open or shut.
Heroes Beneath the Waves is about teenage boys who left farms, small towns, and inner cities to defend the United States and democracy worldwide. Signing up for United States Navy submarine duty was an adventure of a lifetime during the early 1940s. Dreams of torpedoing Japanese and German ships and subs consumed their thoughts. Those who returned home as young men were older and wiser. Heroes Beneath the Waves was written to honor these men—gallant heroes—who served and are serving today on submarines.
Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
In Heroes Beneath the Waves, many brave men who rode submarines to great depths and across the oceans into unknown territory share their experiences, fears, and thoughts. They allow us to travel back in time through their memories. Trained for years to keep silent—for “loose lips sink ships”—many still believe what they know to be classified and refuse to disclose even the minutest of recollections. Others, however, want to leave a legacy of reminiscences for people to learn and live by—to know that freedom is not free.
Some stories will never be told. Held within the secret confines of their souls, these deep sea veterans block them out for self-perseverance. Yet, there are others who will never escape their own minds; they relive their underwater experiences over and over with eyes open or shut.
Heroes Beneath the Waves is about teenage boys who left farms, small towns, and inner cities to defend the United States and democracy worldwide. Signing up for United States Navy submarine duty was an adventure of a lifetime during the early 1940s. Dreams of torpedoing Japanese and German ships and subs consumed their thoughts. Those who returned home as young men were older and wiser. Heroes Beneath the Waves was written to honor these men—gallant heroes—who served and are serving today on submarines.
Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Monday, July 08, 2019
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Friday, June 21, 2019
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
Arkansas SCBWI Conference June 21-22
Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend Arkansas SCBWI's Conference, June 21-22. If you haven't signed up, you still can. Register online by June 15!
Conference faculty includes Christa Heschke, literary agent at McIntosh and Otis, Inc.; Courtney Stevenson, assistant editor at HarperCollins Children's Books; and Charlotte Wenger, freelance editor.
Pitch sessions are still available. Also, illustrators who want a portfolio consultation, can schedule a slot on Friday night. All of these are very limited, so if you are considering it, email arkansas@scbwi.org now to reserve your spot.
Find more information on the conference, including links to the faculty bios here: https://arkansas.scbwi.org/events/arkansas-scbwi-conference-2019/
Happy Almost Summer!
Phyllis
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Phyllis Hemann
SCBWI Arkansas Regional Advisor
arkansas.scbwi.org
arkansas@scbwi.org
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Saturday, June 08, 2019
So Many Beginnings
Since my husband died November 15, 2015 and my book, "Heroes Beneath the Wave," was released November 17, 2015 and moving, I am trying to get back to my roots of writing about writing on this blog.
Bernard Most who wrote, "The Littlest Dinosaurs," visited our beautiful large library (I believe 1989), at Twin Falls, Idaho. I always get so nervous when I meet educated people (I never attended school much.). I was in aw as he spoke about his books and writing for children. Writing for children was always my dream since I was a kid telling stories and drawing for my younger brothers and sisters.
I waited until the last kid and adult was done, when I approached him. I remember him being so kind and thoughtful; listening and answering my questions about my dreams. He showed me his drawings and proofs he worked on to create the book. I'll never forget. http://www.bernardmost.com/aboutbernard.htm
I didn't buy a book as I couldn't afford one. I didn't have a library card for after they built the new library, the cost was too expense if you lived in the country.
Prior to this time I was the president of the Idaho Writers League (Magic Valley Writers Chapter) and had started writing for magazines.
Bernard Most who wrote, "The Littlest Dinosaurs," visited our beautiful large library (I believe 1989), at Twin Falls, Idaho. I always get so nervous when I meet educated people (I never attended school much.). I was in aw as he spoke about his books and writing for children. Writing for children was always my dream since I was a kid telling stories and drawing for my younger brothers and sisters.
I waited until the last kid and adult was done, when I approached him. I remember him being so kind and thoughtful; listening and answering my questions about my dreams. He showed me his drawings and proofs he worked on to create the book. I'll never forget. http://www.bernardmost.com/aboutbernard.htm
I didn't buy a book as I couldn't afford one. I didn't have a library card for after they built the new library, the cost was too expense if you lived in the country.
Prior to this time I was the president of the Idaho Writers League (Magic Valley Writers Chapter) and had started writing for magazines.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Village Writing School
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Today our Agent Summit is available to view.
Talking with all these agents and editors has totally changed the way I view publishing, especially the whole process of finding an agent and a publisher. I used to think of querying as comparable to cold call selling. Now, I see it more as speed dating. This explains so much. It explains the conflicting advice that agents sometimes give. It explains those frustrating rejections such as "just not right for my list" or "just didn't love it." Haven't we gotten those and thought WHY!! But agents use terms like connection, magic, alchemy. In other words, they can't explain it either. They cannot articulate why, among so many books that really have nothing wrong with them, they choose one among many. Is this depressing? Actually, I think it is good news. It means that some agent's rejection is not the final word. So many rejection letters say just that. "It's a subjective business." "It's not for me, but another agent may feel differently." More than one of the agents I interviewed said they specifically tried not to discourage writers for that reason. Go back to the speed dating or even lunch. You have lunch with someone. There is nothing wrong with him/her. Intelligent, reasonably attractive, does not pick his nose at the table. But, still, no spark. (I remember my grandpa used the term "sparking" for dating. Now I understand.) What do you do? Do you say, "Well, I went out with one or two guys but it didn't work, so I'll never go out again"? Of course you don't. You remain open and you keep putting yourself out there because one guy is not the universe of men. And one agent is not the universe of agents. I know this first hand because I've gotten plenty of rejections in the last five months, but there was one magic one. She wants me to rewrite some parts of my story and send it again because she loves the way I write history. And any agent that uses words like "brilliant choice" and "absolutely stellar" is sparking. There's a real possible connection. Yet, many others I queried couldn't keep up with the time shifts or didn't like the same character that this agent found "stellar." So really, it is a numbers game. Of course, there are plenty of things that you can do, and our agents in the summit discuss those. You wouldn't go to your first lunch date in smelly running clothes with your hair all sweaty. You'd try to curate your image. Learning to curate your image in submitting to agents is critical as well. So there is a lot of discussion about query letters and first pages and pitches in our Summit. You can watch it free through Monday just by registering. Why wouldn't you? Register HERE. Publishing is not a science, but there are things you can do to make the sparks fly. Finding our stories . . . and ourselves. Alison |
Friday, April 05, 2019
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Arkansas SCBWI Conference
The Arkansas SCBWI Conference is June 21-22, 2019 in Central Arkansas.
Conference faculty includes Christa Heschke, literary agent at McIntosh and Otis, Inc.; Courtney Stevenson, assistant editor at HarperCollins Children’s Books; and one publishing professional to be announced.
The conference will offer dinner, genre meetings and pitch sessions on June 21 (North Little Rock Community Center, North Little Rock). Conference sessions, lunch and critiques are on June 22 (Vines Center, Little Rock).
Opportunities are available for writers and artists to receive feedback on their manuscripts and portfolios. Remember that spaces for consultations are limited, so sign up early if you want to secure a spot.
Registration opens today: https://arkansas.scbwi.org/events/arkansas-scbwi-conference-2019/
Monday, April 01, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Magic Valley Art Council Show
http://magicvalleyhasart.com/2017-ceramics/2019-mixed-media-category/?fbclid=IwAR1EH0vFnS8YXeXiLfNV2AkEbFdDlVnWdY35ffZgp 3egieoLCfQUWO4tfU
I am so thankful to be part of this ART & SOUL Show.
I am so thankful to be part of this ART & SOUL Show.
Friday, March 08, 2019
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Mary Nida Smith Press Release.
My book "Heroes
Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century" is an easy
read for preteens and up, to learn more about the U.S. Navy Submarine Service
and the men who served. Hopefully, family members and friends will understand
why their love one, who served, will not talk about it. The submariners were
taught "Loose lips Sink Ships." I tried to gather stories and
information that would help young kids, wives, and others to have a better
understand what happens below the sea and of the ones, who never returned, as
sea became their final grave. Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
My poem Cowboy Jo was selected to be published
in 2017 publication of "SILO." The College of Southern Idaho's
literary journal: http://www.csi.edu/silo.
I am honored to be selected in a town I spent nine years. Where I was involved with Idaho Writers League (President Twin Falls Chapter) and where my freelance writing and doing illustrations took off. I always try to make the best out of all the places I have been - each was a learning adventure. God is always at work. I feel so blessed.
I am honored to be selected in a town I spent nine years. Where I was involved with Idaho Writers League (President Twin Falls Chapter) and where my freelance writing and doing illustrations took off. I always try to make the best out of all the places I have been - each was a learning adventure. God is always at work. I feel so blessed.
I was
invited by J. Patrick Lewis, former U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate (2011-2013) to write an Arkansas poem (with his guidance) for America Book of Poems by Mr. Lewis for
National Geographic that was released fall of 2018.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Monday, February 25, 2019
Unsung Heroes 60 Books for Girls
https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14276&fbclid=IwAR1ui3LX61f3Ig_uTFCiqSZ5A2h0iabPZGh-aFnI1kJtmNpBrdZACmrrC-s
Unsung Heroes: 60 Books about Extraordinary Black Mighty Girls and Women
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019
BLOG TOURS
https://jenabenton.com/2019/02/11/simply-7-interview-with-rebecca-kai-dotlich-and-fred-koehler-giveaway-what-if-then-we/?fbclid=IwAR0fvqsAw8MgrqTeO93ajcQh6kYmTmC0uu2vVPpCF9QJoGk5mhig0ovbeho
Simply 7 interview with Rebecca Kai Dotlich and Fred Koehler & GIVEAWAY–“What If…? Then We…”
Monday, February 04, 2019
Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century.
I am a lifetime member of .the World War II Veterans Wives and USSVI Wives and I am the author of this book. A book for preteens and up. Heroes Beneath the Waves is about teenage boys who left farms, small towns, and inner cities to defend the United States and democracy worldwide. Signing up for United States Navy submarine duty was an adventure of a lifetime during the early 1940s. Dreams of torpedoing Japanese and German ships and subs consumed their thoughts. Those who returned home as young men were older and wiser. Heroes Beneath the Waves was written to honor these men—gallant heroes—who served and are serving today on submarines. The unbelievable stories of the heroic men who sailed under the sea.
Literary Masterpieces
https://lithub.com/a-state-by-state-survey-of-literary-masterpieces/?fbclid=IwAR2B_yQ1Q4mS3TM_tm53AmYA-3QnlxL-McKeRYacTFd_gOqjFx-djhoe4aY
A STATE-BY-STATE SURVEY OF LITERARY MASTERPIECES
Friday, February 01, 2019
Digital Art Photography by Mary Nida Smith
Digital Art Photography of taking one photograph of a church during the fall and change it into several pieces of art.
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Video Editor
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Friday, January 11, 2019
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Village Lake Writers & Poets
We invite you to come and join the Village Lake Writers & Poets at The Artist Retreat Center in Bella Vista, AR!
Featuring two local writers, Olga Berg and Brenda Hyslip, Fiction Writers sharing their writing journeys and Book Talks about their books, The Promise of a New Day and A Penny For Each Tear.
Come hear stories that will make you laugh and cry at the same time!
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Monday, January 07, 2019
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
Kansas Writing Workshop
https://kansaswritingworkshop.com/?fbclid=IwAR2uxM0jQ5DosBuBuGuPh93_V_lpMndIodtPr4So_LpEQRgR6kx_HEcOQ-g
Be-sure to check information about agents at Writer Beware on my sidebar of this blog.
Be-sure to check information about agents at Writer Beware on my sidebar of this blog.
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Poets Northwest
http://arkansaswriters.com/wordpress/
The first meeting of Poets Northwest in the new year will take place on Saturday, January 5 in the Shiloh Room at the Springdale Library, from 1-3 pm.
The first meeting of Poets Northwest in the new year will take place on Saturday, January 5 in the Shiloh Room at the Springdale Library, from 1-3 pm.
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