Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day --  “For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love.”  ~ Carl Sagan  -- Positive News --  Uraguay has made huge conscious living advancements for their people setting an example for us all.  Massive investment in natural resources energy capturing - like rain, wind, water and biomass - allowed the country to cut energy bills for consumers by over 5% and more reductions are underway, helping the individuals extend their budget and create more viable communities.  They have also created a lot of new jobs in rural areas and as more renewable energies increase, so will the number of jobs. Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - a...

 * Today's article was written by Kim Staflund author of How to Publish a Bestselling Book. Her company, Polished Publishing Group (PPG), is a professional book publisher dedicated to serving serious-minded authors around the world. With gift-giving season fast approaching, here are some tips on how to market your book and interact with your audience at craft sales. Think through the theme for your book and use it to create an enticing display table. Even if the book isn't overtly crafty, it can do well at a craft sale as long as you make the benefits of reading the book clear to attendees. Remember, even if attendees don't have a particular interest, they may be shopping for someone who does! Don't be afraid to show off your book's niche. Brand your display as much as possible. Match colors to your logo. If you can, come up with a theme for the table that relates to your book. Add a few toys for a childr...

-- Quote of the Day --  May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun And find your shoulder to light on, To bring you luck, happiness and riches Today, tomorrow and beyond. ~ Irish Blessing -- Permaculture --  Have you heard of permaculture? Are you curious? Well there is a free e-book you can check out to learn some principles and get some insight into this sustainable and replenishing concept: free ebook - http://permacultureprinciples.com/resources/free-downloads/?mc_cid=261c8ca92d&mc_eid=64142905df Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!

 -- Quote of the Day --    "So much of our time is preparation, so much is routine, and so much retrospect, that the path of each man's genius contracts itself to a very few hours." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson  -- Positive News --  You've read my articles on alternative energy, perhaps our Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green s eries ... and these share my obvious enthusiasm for the potential of modern science and technology to lead human kind to a more conscious and sustainable future.    http://brummet.ca/store.html It is so encouraging to have learned that Germany, a leader in solar energy installation, has experienced amazing results. Apparently the country broke the world record by producing 5.1 terrawatt hours of clean energy in July alone... which is about 6 times the amount produced by the US.   Germany is paving the way for the rest of us, showing the staggering positive resu...

* Shout out to Alli Russo, who specializes in public relations, with http://www.allirussopr.com -- World of Writing --  Today we will feature a discussion with author Rachel Russo, MS, MFT is a dating and relationship coach, matchmaker, image consultant, author, and speaker. With a master’s degree in Marriage and  Family Therapy from Iona College , a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University , and a certification as an Intentional Relationship Coach , Rachel has worked in the dating industry for nine years and has published two books as well as countless blogs. More about Rachel at http://RachelRusso.com Q: Tell us something about yourself. A: My not-so-secret ambition: To live an interesting life and write about it. Although neither of the books I published were memoirs, they are both reflections of my life. My first book, A FabJob Guide To Become A Matchmaker , is a career guide I wrote based on my knowledge and experience in the mat...

 * Today's article was written by Mathew Wade   Finding an appropriate literary agent is a common challenge most authors these days face. Literary agents are a significant part of book publishing, and without one it's nearly impossible to overpass the red tape for publishing and promoting your work. So you need to approach the right book agent carefully by avoiding common mistakes to ensure selection of your book proposal among the hundreds of proposals. Here are some common mistakes that authors should avoid when approaching a literary agent with a book proposal. Poorly written contact letter :  Most often, book agents report that they received one too many poorly written query letters. In fact, this is a major reason for the rejection of book proposals by the agents. It is advisable to learn effective techniques to develop a book proposal and then draft one. It isn't really very difficult to compose an impressive query letter, just be cautio...

-- Quote of the Day --    "Do not grow old, no matter how long you live, never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born." ~ Einstein -- Conscious Living Event --  Nov 7 – 9 th 2014 @ MacDonald Campus of McGill University in Sainte Ane De Bellevue, Quebec (Canada) Seed Connections – Eastern Canadian Organic Seed Growers Network (ECOSGN) is partnering with The Bauta Family Initiative , Canadian Seed Security and Seeds of Diversity Canada to host their 2 nd ecological seed conference. Join in with farmers, seed savers, companies and gardeners to share knowledge, skills and experience over 3 event-filled days. Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Stor...