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quote of the day

Quote of the Day  © BrummetMedia.ca "Healing takes courage,  and we all have courage,  even if you have to dig a little."   ~  Tori Amos ~~  Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources

Recommended Resources Yup - time for another group of recommended resources to check out... featuring 2 non-profit  organizations in breed-specific animal rescue: Dogwood Rescue Society is run through a network of volunteer foster homes and rehoming animals for over 30 years, without a shelter. The dedicated, compassionate individuals involved focus on larger breeds deemed "sporting, hunting, racing, guard or gun" dogs.  Info : DogwoodRescue.org Donkey Sanctuary of Canada : How cool is this? I love donkeys! We once had a neighbour with one and they swore it kept the bear and cougars away from their property. He was loud and cute, clumsy and adorable, hungry for treats and always curious when anyone walked by. So of course I had to tell you about this wonderful non-profit rescuing donkeys through a network of caring farmers.  Info : TheDonkeySanctuary.ca ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

World of Writing - Author Interview

World of Writing - Author Interview * Shout out to Nicole Ballengee of PRByTheBook.com for connecting us with today's guest. Sasha Olsen is a 10-year-old author, environmental activist, ballroom dancer, bookworm and pianist. Sasha enjoys anything artistic and easily finds new hobbies and creative things to do, which usually ends up in her trying to juggle everything that she is interested in. The experiences she had while on vacation in Asia and being raised within close proximity to the ocean fed her passion for the environment, which is one of the reasons why she became an author.  She lives with her family in Florida (US) where she also spearheads the conservation non-profit:  I Want My Ocean Back . Attending beach clean up events and writing articles to spread the word about the project keep her quite busy. We are honoured to feature Sasha today and invite her to share some of her experiences with her first book:   Legends From Mom’s Closet   Q: When you started your

benefits of self-publishing

Benefits of Self-publishing * Today's article was written by: Shalini Mittal So, your book is ready. You have done all the revisions and editing. And now comes the most important and final stage: publishing. When it comes to publishing, you have two options to choose from. You can choose the traditional method or the modern one, which is self-publishing. To make the best choice, you may want to weigh the pros of each. Without further ado, let's take a look at 6 benefits of self-publishing. 1. Better Creative Control First off, self-publishing gives you better control over the whole process of publishing. Generally, the process involves 4 stages: writing, reviewing/editing, design and the final stage called printing. You can hire a professional or carry out the whole process yourself. 2. Greater Financial Rewards In traditional publishing, you have to pay to the publisher as well. However, if you self-publish, you will get all of the money that comes from the sale of your

quote of the day

Quote of the Day  © BrummetMedia.ca "Nor rural sights alone, but rural sounds, Exhilarate the spirit, and restore The tone of languid nature." ~ William Cowper ~~  Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~