Just Sharing a New Resource for My Fellow Writers (and Cruisers?)

As an inveterate cruiser who has visited more than ninety countries, I thought I would share this new program that might prove useful for my SharingwithWriters visitors and subscribers who would like to pitch yourselves/your book to Viking.  Or just cruise with a shipload of literary-type cruisers in the future! 

View Online This week on Viking.TV, we are celebrating written works, past and present, from across the world. Be it a Japanese haiku, a real-life adventure story or captivating children's books, there is nothing like the world of words to capture our interest and imagination. Don't forget to tune in to Sissel Sundays to hear songs under the theme of Peace in Religion. WATCH LIVE or ON-DEMAND Museum MONDAYS Egyptian Poetry Egyptologist Professor Richard Parkinson of Oxford University's Griffith Institute explains how he—and we—can read and understand poetry which is over 4,000 years old. TUNE IN In Conversation With... TUESDAYS Haikus Alastair Miller talks with Professor Adam L. Kern, editor of The Penguin Book of Haiku, about this short form of Japanese poetry, and renowned Japanese poets, including Bashō. TUNE IN Wanderlust WEDNESDAYS Grand European Tour Join us as we travel along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers through the historic heart of Europe on this iconic journey. Fifteen days, four countries, one incredible experience. TUNE IN Guest Speaker THURSDAYS Levison Wood, Author Anne Diamond talks with the explorer and writer about how his new book The Art of Exploration: Lessons in Curiosity, Leadership and Getting Things Done can be applied in daily life. TUNE IN At Home FRIDAYS Illustrator Suzy-Jane Tanner Recognized for her endearing illustrations in the Finse Explores the World series of children's books, Suzy-Jane discusses her artistic career, from her studio in her London home. TUNE IN Wellness WEEKENDS Mind & Body with Mona Your opportunity to join a gentle and relaxing yoga session with Mona Therese, and restore balance to mind and body, with a soothing and serene backdrop of the ocean. TUNE IN STREAMING DAILY AT 11AM PT | 1PM CT | 2PM ET | 7PM BST 5700 Canoga Avenue, Suite 200, Woodland Hills, California 91367 ©1997-2021 Viking | All Rights Reserved | Advertisement CST: 2052644-40 Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions

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 Howard-Johnson is the multi award-winning author of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is also a marketing consultant, editor, and author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers including the multi award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter (http://bit.ly/FrugalBookPromoIII), now offered in its third edition by Modern History Press. Carolyn's latest is in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers is How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically. She has two booklets in the #HowToDoItFrugally Series, both in their second editions from Modern History Press. Great Little Last Minute Editing Tips for Writers (http://bit.ly/LastMinuteEditsII) and The Great First Impression Book Proposal (http://bit.ly/BookProposalsII) are career boosters in mini doses and both make ideal thank you gifts for authors. The one on writing book proposals is also available as an Audio Book. The Frugal Editor (http://bit.ly/FrugalEditor), now in its second edition, is the winningest book in the series. Carolyn also has three frugal books for retailers including one she encourages authors to read because it helps them convince retailers to host their workshops, presentations, and signings. It is A Retailer’s Guide to Frugal In-Store Promotions: How To Increase Profits and Spit in the Eyes of Economic Downturns with Thrifty Events and Sales Techniques (http://bit.ly/RetailersGuide). In addition to this blog, Carolyn helps writers extend the exposure of their favorite reviews at TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com. She also blogs all things editing--grammar, formatting and more--at The Frugal, Smart, and Tuned-In Editor (http://TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.com). Learn more and follow for news on her new releases direct from Amazon at http://bit.ly/CarolynsAmznProfile.

Here is an image of me on one of our pre-covid trips! This one a conservation tour offered by Princess where we released turtles into the Pacific.  That is a tiny, tiny turtle in the basket!