Brummet's Conscious Blog

A huge hug goes out to Kiki W who posted a review for one of our poetry books, Towards Understanding, over at Amazon.ca (Canada) where she gave the book a 5 out of 5 star rating !    "When I was a kid and we had to read or write poetry in school, it did not resonate with me. Later as a secretively moody teen, I would write sappy or pretentious poetry to try to express my adolescent thoughts and feelings.  It takes great bravery to bare one’s soul to the general public.  When I came across Lillian’s book, at first I didn’t quite get the title, but once I started reading, I could see how any artistic expression, be it poetry or prose or music or drawing or painting, can be a great tool for self therapy for meditating on and sorting out one’s thoughts and feelings.  ... just like in class when the teacher encourages shy students to voice their questions, because other students likely have the same question, this kind of very personal writing could also help other young people who lik

 Purple Snowflake Marketing - How To Make Your Book Stand Out In A Crowd “…This marketing book is very thorough.  The chapters cover a great swath of material.  Highly recommended !! ”  ~ Andrea Campbell, editor of Soups On E-Newsletter   ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ ~~~   

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..."You know you do"... lol  Authority Magazine once asked:  "Can you share the most interesting story that occurred to you in the course of your career? " We had some great responses from that discussion and so I thought it would be nice to do a video looking back at the vast changes that the world of writing was undergone since 1999. https://youtu.be/vleyUsFniH8 ~~~     Follow & Find Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

" I remember a hundred lovely lakes,   and recall the fragrant breath of pine  and fir and cedar and poplar trees.  The trail has strung upon it,  as upon a thread of silk,  opalescent dawns  and saffron sunsets. " ~ Hamlin Garland ~~~     Follow & Find Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

The  Recommended Resources  series has been published on this blog since we transferred it from the  Brummet's Muse  biweekly newsletter that ran for 6 years or so. When we closed it down, we decided that sharing resources was just too awesome not to continue. With this series, Dave and I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include - positive impact organizations and events, citizen science projects and links to helpful articles.  Feel free to check out their websites, and perhaps send them a note of appreciation for what they do. It would, of course, be fantastic if you see a way to network with them or get involved some how, or possibly share their information with your networks.  Peace Area Riding For The Disabled Society uses equine therapy to help people feel physically healthy and mentally calm. www.pards.ca   People's Animal Welfare Society is a volunteer run organization that assists animals in need, providing a free-roam shelter where homeless

The Flying Scotsman Sings - book review Two lovers who share a passion for music, but with differing schedules, travelling and careers - will their love survive? It has been quite a while since I have written a book review article. There was a time when I was paid to write reviews and was assigned 300-600 books per year to analyze and review - sometimes write articles, sometimes writing blurbs, sometimes giving reader feedback. Back then I was reading so much that I ended up burning out after 5-6 years. I took a very long break, did a few reviews and took a very long break again. I no longer accept book review queries, however I'm happy to share this book review with our readers today... Upon first impression I had a strong feeling that I was about to delve into a fantastic read. As a writer, I was impressed at the enviable writing skills displayed in the first two pages where the author eloquently set the scene, described the era and introduced the main character. Here, the autho

World of Writing - Author Interview Michael was born in the Kimberly Mountains of Western Australia, who is quickly gaining a reputation for his ability to intertwine complex theology, ancient wisdom and spiritual quest in his work.  " Weaned on mum and dad's stories of remote Aboriginal communities, patrolling Papua New Guinea, granddads butcher shop, Catholics and Druids and those that didn’t come home from war. Then the rollercoaster of my own youthful adventures, trekking and sometimes working around the world. I’ve lived in dozens of places, from one-pub villages to mega-cities, until finally settling in Brisbane ", he explains.  Michael invites our readers to follow his Author Central Page on Amazon.  Find the Evolution of Everything book @: https://www.amazon.com/ Evolution-Everything-Michael- Wren-ebook/dp/B0BNY286FS   Q: I'm very curious to learn more about where you are from... A: I was born in Derby, a small remote town in the Kimberly Mountains of Weste

Playing In The Sandbox Of Words , poetry book series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YMCRVZ3 
"By far the most outstanding poetry that I have read thus far. ...Like a blooming rose to completion you travel through their life as though it were your own, experiencing everything from fear, frustrations and memories - to love, purpose and self-acceptance.  ...inspires hope, peace and strength in a troublesome world like I would not have imagined. ...can be read over and over again!"  ~ author, CJ Wilkes ~~~     Follow the Brummet's & Find their  Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~  

Inspiring People Vannessa took the time to send in the following question:  "If you could meet any person in the world, who would it be and why?"  I have many heroes... so many individuals who chose to use the time they were given to make the world a better place.  I'm excited to share 2 of these in this 8 min. video: https://youtu.be/vleyUsFniH8 ~~~     Follow the Brummet's & Find their  Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

A huge hug goes out to " ForeverJZ " who posted a review for our cookbook,  From One Small Garden - Over 300 Delicious, Nutritious Recipes .    4.0 out of 5 stars  The review titled Create Tasty Food Using Simple Ingredients  was posted on  Amazon.ca  just recently ( October 14, 2023 ) " I enjoyed the simplicity of the recipes resulting in very tasty and nutritious dishes. You don't really need to be a gardener (I'm not) to make good use of this cook book as there is always a selection of recipes that work with what I have in my fridge and cupboards.  The recipes offer suggestions for variations, which accommodates individual taste preferences. The internet has made finding recipes easy, so I stopped using many of my cookbooks. From One Small Garden is a cook book I will continue to enjoy using. " *** Thank you so much for sharing this review of our cookbook on  Amazon.ca  ForeverJZ  - We really do appreciate it :)  Find the Brummet's Books @: https://w

" The idea that there is a trade-off  between growth and going green  is pernicious and false.  Experience demonstrates time and time again  that greater wealth creation  and a better quality of life for all  go hand in hand. " ~ Steve Forbes ~~~     Follow the Brummet's & Find their  Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

This monthly series began just over 2 years ago offering advice, tips, resources and marketing opportunities for our friends in the world of writing. Look for archived (or watch for new) posts around the middle of each month. -- Resources --  Author newsletters to consider subscribing to: * Interested in learning how other authors are managing their newsletters? Curious about the behind the scenes view of an author career? Want to learn more about writers in specific genres? Well, then this section is for you.  Rosemary O'Brien :  https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hw7ekmrq4x   Rosemary invites you to subscribe to her newsletter where she shares experiences and a behind-the-scenes look at her author career. Her newsletter occasionally offers great deals for subscribers too. She also shares a glimpse into her personal life as well. When asked to tell us more, she replied:  "I send it out monthly around the 15th and promise never to spam you. As a free gift, subscribers will get a free (

The  Recommended Resources  series has been published on this blog since we transferred it from the  Brummet's Muse  biweekly newsletter that ran for 6 years or so. When we closed it down, we decided that sharing resources was just too awesome not to continue. With this series, Dave and I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include - positive impact organizations and events, citizen science projects and links to helpful articles.  Feel free to check out their websites, and perhaps send them a note of appreciation for what they do. It would, of course, be fantastic if you see a way to network with them or get involved some how, or possibly share their information with your networks.  Park People  is a volunteer run community park network offering programming, events, resources, citizen science projects and activities. Parks have a profound impact on air quality, habitat, education, health, economy, ecology and social activities within our communities. www.Par

World of Writing - Author Interview   Audrey Wilson connected with us earlier this year and since then we learned that she absolutely excels at working in screenplay, television and fiction genres, and takes on speaking appearances regularly.  After attaining a BA in Television Writing and Producing , Audrey produced for PBS, National Geographic, and WLS Chicago .  Her 1st novel, Wrong Girl Gon e, and more recent one - Only Human , are now available on Amazon .  She has several other books and screenplays in the works as well - we are certain that her readers are anxiously waiting to see those release announcements :) I'm looking forward to learning from her amazing experiences along with our readers, today.  Audrey invites our readers to connect through her Website , and drop by her Amazon Central Page to find her books. Find her on FaceBook   Twitter or LinkedIn Q: Audrey you have a lot of experiences working in a few arenas involving the world of writing. I'm curious wh