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Can’t Wait to Digest Gulp

December 18, 2013 Karlene Stewart Leave a comment Blog

Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal is on my wish list of books to read. I like the kinds of questions the book explores such as “why doesn’t the stomach digest itself?” “How much can you eat before your stomach bursts?” Sounds like the kinds of questions I’d delve into on my what if blog.

English: An illustration of the alimentary canal. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

From all the reviews I’ve seen it seems this book is very funny, and in fact the author has been described by the Washington Post as being “America‘s Funniest Science Writer.” Gulp is described as taking readers on a journey through a live stomach where we “observe the fate of a meal.”

Gulp received a 5 star rating by more than 300 reviewers on Amazon and over 100 reviewers gave the book a 4 star rating. In fact back in April this year when Gulp was first published, it was Amazon’s ‘Best Book of the Month’.

I am bearing in mind however, that I might be in for some bits of gory details, as can be expected if one is examining the insides of the stomach, and also just based on some of the reviews. Entertainment Weekly describes the book as being “as engrossing as it is gross.” I think that statement speaks volumes.

The way I imagine the book is summed up in the words of a reviewer at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “Never before has the process of eating been so very interesting…. After digesting her book, you can’t help but think about what that really means.” This is exactly the kind of thought process I had when I saw the product review on Amazon. I was thinking how clever and interesting of someone to ask these kinds of philosophical-type and humorous questions concerning the stomach. I’m absolutely looking forward to reading the book and it is on my wish-list for the new year.

Kindle Magazine

December 16, 2013 Karlene Stewart Leave a comment Blog

For all newbies to kindle and e-books, you may be happy to find out that there’s also Kindle Magazine. That’s right. You can get your favourite magazines via Kindle. And right now is a superb time to get these magazines, especially on Amazon, as you can save as much as over 60% with the sale they’re offering right now.

Apparently you can even try some of the magazines free for 30 days, and after that it’s up to you whether you wish to renew the subscription or not.

As a treat for the kids there’s also Kindle Magazines for kids such as Click Magazine. I love Click because I think it’s such a fun and exciting way to inform kids about nature and their environment, while at the same time getting them acclimatized to a lifestyle of reading.

Either way, whether it’s something for you or something for your kids, you should definitely check out these amazing Kindle Deals.

The Farting Dog…Persistence when Publishers Reject

December 15, 2013 Karlene Stewart Leave a comment Blog

During the course of my research on how to approach getting my book published with a traditional publisher I came across the wonderful story of how an author tried to publish a book named Walter the Farting Dog but had no initial success with that. Then 10 years later managed to get the book accepted by a publisher who didn’t even publish children’s book.

I found the story quite interesting and funny. I also admired the writer’s zeal to pursue getting the book published instead of thinking it was just no good. Additionally, it’s important to note that timing is everything, so while the subject matter may not have been acceptable to publishers when the manuscript was initially written, it certainly didn’t mean that it wouldn’t have been acceptable 10 years later.

I was so surprised when as I walked around a local children’s store today in my Grand Cayman community I saw a copy of Walter the Farting Dog. So naturally I bought a copy. I see it’s also available on Amazon.com. I can’t wait for my son and I to read it!

Walter the Farting Dog

An Early Christmas with Writers Digest

December 14, 2013 Karlene Stewart 2 Comments Blog

Now is a superb time to be a subscriber to the Writers Digest newsletter and/or magazines. Today I managed to capitalize on a huge steal they’re having. I call it an early Christmas sale, but they call it an “Overstock Sale”. I was more than surprised to see books being offered for under $1.50, with the original price being $16 or more. I even purchased a book set for $9, yet the original cost was over $200. I kid you not. You get up to 92 % worth of savings, and who wouldn’t want to save money this Christmas.

I bet you might be thinking these are e-books. No they’re not. These are print books being sold for such low prices, and the information to be gained is invaluable. They include useful information writers will benefit from, such as the craft of business writing, how to write novels and other similarly important topics, and best of all, at minimal cost to you.

For the various books advertised you get a product description and can even read excerpts from the book, so prior to purchasing you get a good basis upon which to judge.

Writer’s Digest Book Shipment (Photo credit: AngelaShupe.com)

The Writers Digest is a powerful tool to have, a gift you may want to give yourself this Christmas, as it literally is the gift that keeps on giving. With all the resources that become available to you, a world of writing and money making opportunity becomes opened up to you.

Google Rater

December 13, 2013 Karlene Stewart Leave a comment Blog

Recently I read Henley Griffin’s e-book How To Make Money From Home As a Google Rater and I must say it was quite the eye opener. Apparently you can work from home as a “Google Rater”. The official name is actually Search Engine Evaluator or Internet Assessor. You won’t work directly with Google, but you would be considered a “Google Rater” as you are rating (evaluating) web pages you are given based on specific criteria from Google.

I think Griffin gives quite a vivid explanation on how you would go about becoming a Google Rater and he keeps it quite real, no fluff. You get a good insight of exactly what you would be getting into. The money is there to be made, but what moral and/or mental price are you willing to pay for it is the million dollar question? The book is definitely worth checking out if you’re interested in making money online by working from home. I bought my copy on Amazon for only $.99.

Kindle 6 E Ink Display, Wi-Fi

December 11, 2013 Karlene Stewart 1 Comment Blog, Reviews

Recently I was all excited about my Kindle 6 E Ink Display, Wi-Fi, which was actually the lowest priced Kindle I saw on Amazon, only to now see that one was advertised for even lower – $55. Wow, amazing, and it appears to be the same one I have. But anyway, no regrets. I’m still happy I made the purchase when I did. I’ve purchased at least 10 e-books now for no more than $2 on my kindle. I have even had the liberty of purchasing books that are not yet published, for only $1.99. How sweet is that.

I love how easy it is on the eyes too. There is no bright glare, so in a sense it’s like reading from a print book. It’s pretty comfortable to read out in the sun too. The text is really nice too, very crisp and clear. This is because Kindle uses ink particles and hand-built fonts to create text that give a similar look to that of print. You might ask, so what’s the difference with just getting the print books? Well, the Kindle will be a whole lot lighter than the print book and you can store hundreds of books all at once on your Kindle.

Another excellent thing, unlike regular tablets, I don’t have to constantly charge the Kindle, as it has one full month of battery life, so basically I only need to charge it up once every month.Totally loving my Kindle 6 E Ink Display, Wi-Fi!

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