Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Writer’s Resources -- Some of you may already be aware of this, but if you look to your right on this screen you'll notice that I have a number of links there for authors, poets and readers to enjoy under " Favorite Blogs ". You'll also find links to our radio shows which feature authors, storytellers, poets, playwrights, reviewers, publishers, publicity agents and more. “…Marketing fiction and marketing nonfiction, I think, require a lot of different things. Being self-published and hiring a book publicist for fiction is not a great of a way to spend money. I would use that money to create a viral buzz online. …Where as if you have a nonfiction book, and it is a reference book like mine, having a publicist may have some benefit to the author. …Online advertising does not work well for fiction; the conversion rates just don’t work...” ~ Mark Levine 10/2/08 That is the kind of information that you'll find in our interviews - realistic, effective advice that you ...

-- Conscious Discussions -- These days, with fossil fuel costs rising and alternative’s like solar and wind still beyond the average consumer’s budget, many are returning to wood to heat their homes. Often, this can be a huge benefit to the family budget – especially if they are able to get the wood themselves. Unfortunately, there are huge environmental costs if this heat source is not handled consciously. Today's guest, John Vere, is the Woodstove Exchange Program Coordinator, and we discussed the program, some of the behind-the-scenes activities in running the program and why it is so important to educate the public. Learn how to save money this winter and reduce contribution to global warming – at the same time, learn some tricks in starting fires and types of wood to use for specific situations. To find this interview on the Conscious Discussions talk radio show simply click on the hyper-linked show title, click on the link on the right, or click on the image below - either...

-- Quote of the Day -- "We cannot live through a day without impacting the world around us – and we have a choice: What sort of impact do we want to make?” ~ Dr. Jane Goodall Imagine what the world would be like if each of us looked for very small and seemingly pointless acts of kindness and selflessness that we could do every single day, with every interaction... imagine what that world would be like. We can start right here - right now; with ourselves. -- Green Holidays -- Many of you are already aware that throughout Nov & Dec I will be giving occasional green holiday and conscious family activities and gift ideas for you to consider over this upcoming holiday season… According to Home Home Magazine’s winter 2008 issue , it is as easy as switching to LED lights – they are very energy and cost efficient, have a long life and are “increasingly affordable. Many municipalities offer light exchange programs to encourage the switch to this more energy efficient holiday lighting” ...

-- Events this Week -- - Last night on Desert Rose radio I had some very unexpected support and was invited to join in the live discussion. It was a fun experience... The host and her crowd there was so excited about Dave's work as a percussionist & his band's CD - it was quite unexpected. They were looking up our main site and discussing it on air! It was really cool. This is a 2 hour radio show and I appear on it around 90 min into the live show... www.blogtalkradio.com/DesertRose - Nov 18th: Poetry Readings, airs live at 2:30 PM (Pacific), but will be archived for your convenience as well. Several poets (including me!) are joining to share their work based on the theme: Loneliness - www.internetvoicesradio.com - Nov 20-21st: Location: Brussles, Belgium Event: International Conference on Organic Waste in Urban Environments - www.acrplus.org - National Addiciton Awareness Week (Canada) - National Family Week (USA) -- Conscious Discussions talk radio show -- Renowned aut...

-- Quote of the Day -- “…This is one time that you can get involved… 37 years I wasn’t green, and now I am. …I feel like I am making a difference in my families life, other families’ lives through the book… it gives you a sense of accomplishment and a sense of being a part of trying to make a change. …Children are going to be the biggest force of changing the way we do things. …I created the book with my eldest son because of his love for garbage trucks – he used to sit there at the window and watch them; he was pretty much my focal group. …All the things I’ve done in life, I’m having the most enjoyment now. …It is a thrill. …I’ve had parents coming up to me saying ‘James, you are getting me in trouble – my son is giving me heck because we don’t recycle’…” ~ James Martin 08/03/08 The interview with children's author James Martin was one that most of us can relate to. Most adults today did not grow up with the recycling and reuse mentality that our children now experience. We began ...

-- Quote of the Day -- “…I think we all have a responsibility to the youth… and the youth understand that there are problems and that climate change is there… and a lot of times they feel helpless; this is a huge issue to them. And what we have to do is make sure the youth get inspired to each do something small – because if everyone can do something small and make one decision to help the environment, the synergy from that will just grow and grow. …They may be small, and they may be young, and they may not think they have any power – but we have to change that thinking because they DO!” ~ Laurie Shutt 07/27/08 I love this quote - it originated through a discussion with author Laurie Shutt on the Conscious Discussions talk radio show in July, 2008. It was prominent in my thoughts lately due to some discussions in our local newspapers in the Letters to the Editor sections where the issue of youth is raised. Often what happens is "children" get all the attention - meaning if y...

-- Authors Read Radio -- Our guest this morning (9 AM - PST) on the Authors Read radio is Joan Gelfand – and we had the pleasure of hearing Joan read an excerpt from the first of these books: Seeking Center. Now, I do want to let you know that Joan will be appearing on the Conscious Discussions talk radio show on Jan 6, 2009 – you can find out more about that radio show at www.brummet.ca To find this authors reading simply click on the hyper-linked show title here in the blog, click on the link on your right here on this screen for the Authors Read show or click on the image below: -- Holiday Tips -- We appreciate your support… if you feel you have enjoyed our radio shows ( Conscious Discussions & Authors Read ) our blog, newsletter or articles - please consider our books as a gift for those on your list over the holiday season and whenever gift giving holidays arise. By doing so, you are not only supporting the work we do - you are also helping us support some amazing charit...