CARSON BUCKINGHAM: SYMBOLS AND STUPIDITY

" With the fast approach of Easter, and mulling over what to write for the blog update this week, I thought about some of the ridiculously inappropriate symbols we have for such holidays and how they relate, or not, to the ways in which we celebrate them. " --Carson Buckingham, author.

My dear friends, you have got to READ this blog post written by author Carson Buckingham!!! Although some may take offense at her words, I laughed and laughed because, yes, I can definitely relate :-) . Enjoy!

CARSON BUCKINGHAM: SYMBOLS AND STUPIDITY: DISCLAIMER:  These holidays are poked fun at from the strictly NON-RELIGIOUS standpoint. 

Big Think Interview with John Irving!

"E-publishing: the Best Guides to DIY"

Dear friends,

I am sharing the below link with you because Author Elizabeth Ducie gives excellent advice about self-publishing; if you want to go that route rather than traditional...


Elizabeth's Page: E-publishing: the Best Guides to DIY: OK, so you've finished your novel. You've edited it so tightly, you can't slip another word in without an unsightly bulge. Your...


Enjoy Elizabeth's blog!

~Rosanne C.
Founder, Publisher & Author

www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Author Academy 101

I am sharing the Author Academy 101 webinar of a friend of mine:

As it turned out, Denise's webinar is not for me since I am writing a fiction novel. But it may be for you if you're writing a nonfiction how-to or personal growth book! See below for further info on Denise Michaels and her webinar...

Denise Michaels

Hi Rosanne - my "Author Academy 101" six week webinar program is to help you write your how-to or personal growth book. 

The program starts Thur Oct 17 at 3:30 pm pacific time. To register and pay for the program go to: http://internationalbookwritingguild.com/author-academy-101/


For those going, enjoy Denise's webinar!

~Rosanne
Founder & Publisher
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com
 
 

Anne R. Allen's Blog: The Laws of the (Amazon) Jungle—Eight Rules Author...

Anne R. Allen's Blog: The Laws of the (Amazon) Jungle—Eight Rules Author...: Everybody tells authors we must use social media to have successful careers in the E-age, but nobody talks much about the dangers that lurk...

You see the link above, my dear readers? Well, today I am sharing again. This time it is a definite "must-read!" for all writers / authors! That link goes to author Anne R. Allen's blog (with author Ruth Harris blogging too!), which is extremely informative and blew me away- it was that good! 

I would advise you to check this out so that you can stay safe, I mean really safe - protecting your author reputation and career safe - on the Internet. And I do not know why I never knew about Anne and Ruth's blog until today but I'm glad I finally found my way there! Thank you, Anne and Ruth. 

If I had known about their blog 12 years ago, when I first went full-time with my writing, I would never have gotten scammed by Poetry.com (probably calling themselves something different nowadays) and would not have had such a bad, nasty experience in 2009 on the Care2.com site when a man, then another man and a woman, attacked me personally for a comment I wrote in regards to a cause I cared deeply about. I reported them to Care2 but it seems Care2 does not care about their members - my own profile is no longer on Care2 but yet I still receive their emails. Go figure! Now go read - happy reading!


Enjoy the very helpful and scary info Anne shares with you about social media sites! 

Angela Adams: Autumn Contest Update

Awesome writing contests!!! Thank you for sharing them AND your blog, Angela! :)

Take a look at "Angela Adams: Autumn Contest Update" blog post for excellent contests to enter:

Angela Adams: Autumn Contest Update: Writing contests are an awesome resource for writers. I will forever be grateful to someone I've never met -- a judge who offered suggestions ...

~Rosanne
Founder, Publisher & Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Angelina Jolie, Steve Martin, Angela Lansbury and Piero Tosi to get honorary Oscars

Angelina Jolie, Steve Martin, Angela Lansbury and Piero Tosi to get honorary Oscars

Way to go, Angelina!!! You truly deserve the Humanitarian Award for all you do to HELP children and adults in other countries :)

Guess I should also congratulate actor & comedian Steve Martin, actress Angela Lansbury, and Piero Tosi on receiving an "honorary" Oscar - Congrats Steve, Angela, and Piero!!!

Maybe writing about Hollywood Awards is more interesting than what is happening in the country of Syria to the children, men, and women of Syria... After reading some comments from Americans on the Internet, I am ashamed to be part of such an uncaring, uncompassionate, and selfish part of humanity.

Now I will end my post by saying that my husband, who is in law enforcement, stated to me that "Chemical weapons - in particular sarin gas or the other poisons Assad is using on his own countrymen - is the WORST way to die imaginable. You die a slow, painful and excruciating death. Think about that, Americans . . .

Also chew on this thought for a while - if the United States government were gassing us to death, would you want other countries to do NOTHING to help us? To have the same attitude most Americans do toward Syria - "We have enough of our own problems that we shouldn't be helping the Syrians!" Imagine IF our government were to use chemical weapons on us and nobody but nobody came to help us fight back. Oh right! I forgot. We have guns and rifles to fight the government with. Shame on me for 'forgetting' our 2nd Amendment rights that you hold so dear.

I am not even sure anybody will read my post - only have 8 members on here, yet I have 13,000 subscribers! So I will now end my 'venting' of how outraged I am that the majority of Americans do NOT CARE about other countries; in particular, what is happening in Syria. And on that thought, try to have a wonderful weekend!

Goodbye for now but not forever,
~Rosanne

Angela Adams: Touching Our Emotions...

My dear readers, 

Below is a link to the highly recommended blog of author Angela Adams! Do check her blog out; especially her post of Sunday, July 28, 2013 . . . . 

Angela Adams: Touching Our Emotions...: The other night I watched the movie “Back Street,” the 1961 version with Susan Hayward and John Gavin. The premise of the movie is a wealt...

~Rosanne Catalano (Umland)
Founder, Publisher & Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine

The Bookshelf Muse: 3 Big Problems with Describing Emotions, LINKS & a...

The below link to The Bookshelf Muse takes you to a very informative blog for writers. 
So go and check it out now!

The Bookshelf Muse: 3 Big Problems with Describing Emotions, LINKS & a...: Hi everyone! A few neat things going on, so I just wanted to touch base and toss a few links your way. First up, you can find me over at Rom...

~Rosanne

Angela Adams: Writing Contest Update

Below is important contest info for the writers out there!


Angela Adams: Writing Contest Update: I’m a Big – no make that HUGE – fan of Writing Contests.   Aside from the wonderful feeling you get from accolades if you final (or win!),...

Good luck to those who enter these writing contests! Also, enjoy reading my friend Angela Adams' blog as much as I do! And please leave a comment on her blog if you like what she has written.

~Rosanne
Owner, Publisher & Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine, a helpful
literary publication
www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Giving peace an online chance - timesofmalta.com

Do check this article out! 
It is absolutely amazing and oh so wonderful what GOOD the Internet CAN do.

Giving peace an online chance - timesofmalta.com

Leave comments after this article from the Times of Malta newspaper, then check out the Facebook pages that were created for PEACE Around the World!

~Rosanne C.
www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

amy wilentz | Google Killed Me

This is sad but interesting!

Thank you to writer and journalist Amy Wilentz for sharing "Google Killed Me":

amy wilentz | Google Killed Me

Once you have finished reading Amy's blog post (above), do leave a comment for her; writers love to hear from their readers.

~Rosanne C.

Writer Beware ® Blogs!: Legal Tidbits

Writer Beware ® Blogs!: Legal Tidbits

If you are a writer, do check out Victoria Strauss' "Writer Beware Blogs!" (link above) for great info on who & what to beware of in the publishing world. I personally feel Victoria's blog is a must-read for ALL writers, established or not!

Also would like to let you know that I have another blog over on my author site, where I have been sharing some of my published short stories:

http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/Blog.html

Enjoy my new blog! Not to worry my readers, I will be on this blog as often as I can to share helpful info with you....

~Rosanne
Owner, Publisher and Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine, a helpful literary publication
Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano, a collection of my poems and short stories

Many apologies for losing touch with you, my readers, however I have been extremely busy with writing projects - besides publishing The Cat's Meow - and with taking care of my hubby after many hospitalizations over the years. I am writing today to share my current book on the market's reader reviews with you that are published on the site "Goodreads.com"; they are below: Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Reader(s) Reviews of "Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano":

***** "I purchased a copy of Rosanne Catalano’s book, Mirrored Images, and this short collection of short stories (you will have to try real hard to decide which are fact or fiction!), articles and poetry, both touched my heart and made me smile. Rosanne’s book Mirrored Images is truly a great read! It touched me because of the love shown for her parents, our Creator, and her second husband. It touched me because I was the kid with glasses who was bullied and picked on and I could feel Rosanne's pain when it happened to her. It touched me because I have lost my parents and her tribute to her father, and mother, brought back all of the good times and love I had with/for my own parents. It touched me because Rosanne, as I feel so many of us are but never put it into words so eloquently, is a survivor. I believe we all have guardian angels and Mirrored Images proves it to all who will listen. No one but angels could have saved her from bullies in junior high school, have looked over her until she finally found the perfect mate, and still guide her to this day in her writing craft. These are stories we should not only want to read, enjoy reading, but they are stories we all need to hear. I get a glimpse of the love and courage that Rosanne shows, and shares, in her magazine--and our most welcome online correspondence. Rosanne is writing a continuation of Mirrored Images titled 'Escape and Redemption'. I can't wait to read that! But first, my readers, you must read Mirrored Images."
--Barbara ("Barb") Deming; author, writing instructor & publisher.


***** "I read Rosanne Catalano's book Mirrored Images and I love it! She had somewhat of a hard life in some areas and a good one in others. She had a lot of heartache, with the loss of friends early in her life, and the ridicule and horrendous behaviors of other kids when she was in junior high school. Though it sounds like Rosanne had a most wonderful dad and grandmother too; her grandmother reminded me so much of my own grandmother who passed away last year! I enjoyed very much reading all of Rosanne's different short stories and the poems she included. I really loved reading about her little cheese episode in ‘Christmas With Grandma,’ and her little sneaky trek to the store thinking she could hurriedly fix what she had EATEN...LOL!!! I LOVED THIS STORY--------- And I can still see her so clearly eating all of the cheese! CONGRATULATIONS go out to Rosanne Catalano all the way around!! I will get her next book soon...I like her book’s title by the way, and the picture of Rosanne on the back cover; she looks sooo relaxed."
--Sandra L. Hoynacki; author, poet & retired nursing professional.


**** "Rosanne Catalano's book, Mirrored Images, was a delightful read! I LOVED IT!!!! If the abuse at school and all was about her, Rosanne has become a beautiful person and woman. I'm so glad she now has a wonderful spouse and that her life is presently filled with love."
--Carol Dee Meeks; author, poet & writer.




View all my reviews

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod - MyVerizon.com

Hi my friends,

A quick note to let you know the reason I'm sharing the below link about Roseanne Barr; because I would love for you to share your opinion of this article! I'm not sure yet what I think, but I will be sure to voice it when I do have an opinion :)

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod - MyVerizon.com


Don't forget! Let me know your opinion on this.

~Rosanne
Owner, Publisher & Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano book cover found!

Hi, although my book's cover photo was lost for a while, I preserved and it was found. So now I am just experimenting with being able to once again upload it (what I'm speaking of is below) ....

Yes my book's cover photo was lost for a while but I preserved and it was found :) Will write more when I have completed my January magazine.

~Rosanne
Owner / Publisher / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano
http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/
www.facebook.com/catsmeowfor
www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
www.twitter.com/rckayla
 

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon! - WAE Network

I signed up for this upcoming social media network, and I'm now sharing this with you so that you, too, can take advantage of this great opportunity today!

~Rosanne
Founder / Publisher / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine
http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/
NEW! www.facebook.com/catsmeowfor

New Website!

Hello my dear readers :)

I'm so sorry my exciting news is quite late but I've been busy over the summer .... Me and The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers magazine have a new "home" base! Our new "home" is at:

http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Please do check out the new "home" for my published writing and my creation, The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers!!

There is now also a direct link to subscribe to Storytime Tapestry, my magazine's sister publication, on the "Helpful Links for You" page of our new home:

http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/helpful-links-for-you.html

Enjoy the new website! And happy reading :)

~Rosanne
Founder / Publisher / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, an
Internet literary magazine
www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Connect with Rosanne on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
Twitter: www.twitter.com/rckayla
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rosannecatalano
AuthorsDen: www.authorsden.com/rosannecatalano
MySpace: www.myspace.com/rcatalano

The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Now Online!

My dear readers,
I am happy to report that The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers is back and online at: http://www.rosannecatalano.net/Apr10.htm

Next month's issue will be uploaded to my web site by little 'ole me :) Yes, I gained a brand new hard drive in my old computer but I lost my webmistress and assistant. It's okay though, she is only leaving due to her life going in a different direction now.

Although I will miss my assistant a lot, she's happy and very content which is all that matters. However, she will be showing me the ropes so to speak before she stops working for me and my web site. Have to admit that I am scared and excited all at the same time to upload my own magazine to my site - I have never done it before and I don't know web design (although I do know how to design ads for companies, web design is not the same thing!) So this is a whole new endeavor for me :)

And I do hope my loyal readers will bear with me while I work to improve The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers, learn web design and coding commands, all while going it alone. Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to get outside and enjoy the sunny weather (if you're having sunny, hot weather this weekend where you live)...

~Rosanne
Founder / Publisher / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers magazine
Website: http://www.rosannecatalano.net/
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
MySpace page: www.myspace.com/rcatalano
LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/rosannecatalano
AuthorsDen page: www.authorsden.com/rosannecatalano

Concerning The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers

Hello my dear readers!
It pains me to have to write this to you, but there was major damage done to my computer sometime in January; malicious viruses and spyware were put onto it causing the hard drive to crash and die. I was no longer able to get into my email system or on my desktop.

AND I lost all of my data, some pictures and music! Unfortunately, I had not done a back-up in over a year -- a big no-no so shame on me for not backing up my important documentation!

As you know, I had begun working on the January 2010 issue of The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers. Well, that issue disappeared as did the magazine's template. So now I am forced to put The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers on hold temporarily while I work to re-create ALL of my documentation. Doing this breaks my heart but I have no choice.

On a more optimistic note, I am happy to inform you that my repairman put a brand new hard drive in and the computer has been born again!

So stay tuned for the next issue as soon as I'm done re-creating the magazine! All subscribers will be notified via email when a new issue of The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers is online once again.

Thank you for your continued support, and patience in this unfortunate matter :)

Rosanne Catalano, aka R.C.Kayla
Publisher / Editor / Author
The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers
Web site: http://www.rosannecatalano.net/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rosanne.catalano
MySpace: www.myspace.com/rcatalano
AuthorsDen: www.authorsden.com/rosannecatalano