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-- Writer Interview #5 -- As many of our readers are aware we are doing a special event throughout April & May - offering author interviews on this blog. Today we have Mary Muhammad... Mary is an author and poetess of five books. You may learn more of her and her books at marysbookplace.com Mary’s feelings about today’s publishing options will be of interest to our blog readers. In her opinion “as a self-published writer I can say self-publishing has its advantages. The best being you control the wheel of your work. You don’t have deadlines to meet and are for the most part your own advocate. How well your work does depend highly upon how well and far you push it.” Q: Tell us something about yourself. A: I’m a single mom of three and an author of now five books. I’m also Book Review Manager and Staff Writer for Poetic Monthly Magazine and on line ezine, which is for authors of all genres. With all my writing I am a poet first. Q: What are common mistakes authors make? A: The mos...

-- Quote of the Day -- " I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves ." ~ Anna Quindlen -- Authors Read Radio -- Award-winning poet David Moolten has appeared in numerous anthologies, journals and reviews and his literary recognition continues in influential literature circles. Check out today's episode featuring David reading from Especially Then , a collection of poetry, by clicking on the show title or heading over to Authors Read site where you can find all our archived episodes. -- Positive Eco-News -- According to the Recycling Product News Magazine ’s Jan/Feb issue of 2010… There is a new electric generator system being tested by Cyclone Power Technologies that runs on waste oil. The company's goal is to bring beneficial products like this to oil change shops and fleet service providers, with a highly desirable return on their investment. Did you know that was...