Kindness Exposed

Random Acts of Kindness

I never wanted anyone to know about this - but, here it goes. While I was working at an elementary school, I anonymously sent flowers to the departments that I was working in for teacher appreciation week. I remember doing a devotion once that was basically about random acts of kindness and how we shouldn't seek the glory of the act. I never wanted recognition for what I did. I wanted the hard working, awesome people that I worked with to know just how appreciative parent's (should) be. It amazes me how more parents (that are able to do so - monetarily) do not do more for their children's teachers and educational staff. I am not saying all parent's lack the kind spirit, but it has been my experience that the majority of parents (at least in my field) do not take the time to show their appreciation. It is a very difficult position - and I stand firm to my belief that the educational (special education) field is only for hero's! People that dedicate their lives to help other's and mold future generations. So please, even though it may not be 'teacher appreciation' time of year, make sure you thank someone in the educational field - they definitely deserve to be praised.

Donna Huber Cover Reveal!

From the publicist who introduced the world to Fifty Shades of Grey

Plan a Successful Blog Tour While Keeping Your Sanity

Donna Huber is exclusively revealing her secrets to successful blog tours in an easy to follow manual. She shares tips and tricks learned through organizing over 30 tours, blasts, and promotional events for nearly 50 independently and traditionally published titles.

Secrets revealed in this quick read include:


Different types of tours
Planning stage decisions
Recruiting bloggers and keeping requests organized
Best practice communication tips 
Tricks to making a great guest appearance
How to organize a fun (and legal) giveaway
Actions to take during the tour
Next steps once the tour is complete
Virtual tour and other promotional opportunities
When to hire a professional


Donna does not stop there! She spills even more of her blog tour secrets to help authors get the most out of their events by providing:

Tour checklist
Tour invite tips
Step-by-step guide to creating tour graphics
10 broad guest post topics
25 sample interview questions


“I highly recommend this book for authors about to release their first – or their fiftieth! – book”
~Alison Deluca, author of the Crown Phoenix series

Bio:

Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the blogger behind Girl Who Reads where, in addition to book reviews and author appearances, she writes the popular blogging advice series, Tips on Thursday. She has worked as a freelance publicist since 2010 assisting publishers and authors with their marketing and publicity needs. Most notably, she was the publicist for The Writer’s Coffee Shop Publishing House edition of Fifty Shades of Grey and Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James. 

When she is not doling out blogging advice or promoting the next bestseller, she can be found spending time with family (particularly the four legged, furry members), rewatching Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, or trying to make a dent in her never ending to-be-read pile.

Social Media Links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/girl_who_reads
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Girl-Who-Reads/273856382671730
Blog - http://www.girl-who-reads.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17980343-secrets-to-a-successful-blog-tour

I am highly anticipating this read. I think it can help any self-published authors in maximizing their independent advertising potential. Can't wait! ~ K.E.Nowinsky

Our Favorite Movie Hop

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

I remember watching this movie as a kid and falling in love with the characters, the scenery, and the music. Each time I would watch the movie, the more I was investing in the characters, and soon would be included within my realm deemed 'favorite' movies. I started out by renting, then was given the VHS as a gift, and now the DVD. I believe that past few holiday's channels such as TCM have shown the movie, I know a few years ago when it had been on, my son really responded well to the music (he is handicapped but loves to listen to music). 

The movie starts by following the eldest of seven brothers, Adam (Howard Keel), in his hunt for a wife. His rough demeanor is evident from living in the mountains only with the company of his younger brothers. Soon, while hunting through the town for prospects, he comes across friendly and feisty Milly (Jane Powell). Unbeknownst to her, she is being led blindly out to pasture. Her agreement to marry him - on the spot - was the prospect of having just one man to love and care for. 

When Milly arrives to her new home, she is greeted by challenge after challenge. First, meeting her new brother-in-law's, all six of them. Surveying the scene, you get a quick understanding of seven bachelors with no domestic discipline.  Milly accepts the challenge and rolls up her sleeves to dive into her new circumstances.

Adam, indifferently, goes about his routines. Only when Milly confronts him about his rues does he submit to his wrong doings and they reconcile. Milly starts to sand the rough edges with her new brothers, while Adam's testosterone filled misogynistic influence soon creates chaos for the Pontipee household as well for the families affected within the town. How does it all turn out? Watch it and let me know what you think.

Until next time or the next... dream ~ K.E.Nowinsky