Brummet's Conscious Blog

World of Writing - Author Interview I first met today's guest through an online writer's group that we both attend occasionally, where members read their work and get feedback, or we discuss an aspect of the world of writing. It's kinda fun! :) Stephen Porter, a fellow Canadian author residing in Toronto (ON), is our featured guest today. His first book, Teaching in the Spirit , is a guide to help teachers bring more meaning into the classroom.  The Quick and the Quirky  - his second book - is a collection of short stories which, he tells me: " ...range from science fiction to noir and several genres in between ".   https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Quirky-Stephen-F-C-Porter/dp/0995960321 . ..check out Steve's blog at:  https://stephens-scribblings-and-scrawls.blogspot.com/ Q: How have your books gotten published? My first book was handled very professionally by Ingramspark Publishers . So my formatter, Joan Franstchuk, suggested I go with them again. When my manu...

WHISPER FROM THE HEART POETRY CLUB  Whisper From The Heart Poetry Club , which was founded in 2004 by Stan Almendro, offers a wide range of activity catering for a diverse spectrum of the arts including both a Students and Adult section. The club, besides having an annual poetry competition (with some of the most lucrative prizes world wide), also encourages writers within the categories of: Short Stories , Artists , Photographers and Music/Song (a new category). The entry fee and payment option details are available from www.whisperpoetry.com or contact the club directly via: info@whisperpoetry.com Whisper From The Heart is also affiliated to books, CD, DVD and art companies and all the products can be viewed and purchased on line by visiting the site, www.whisperpoetry.com The annual poetry competition submission deadline closes September 3oth and has some of the most valuable prizes worldwide. The winning poets will participate for a valuable first prize and ...