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Author Bio:
Local authors Dave and Lillian Brummet have written two books, Trash Talk and Towards Understanding. Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her impact on the environment, offers useful solutions for the individual to reduce waste and better manage resources. Towards Understanding is a collection of 120 poems on society, the environment and surviving against the odds. Their website http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit has a growing page of more than 60 links to waste and resource organizations where there is something for nearly everyone including teachers, parents, childcare givers, frugal individuals and environmental groups. The website also offers a free service called Tip of the Month where visitors can learn new reduction and reuse ideas that will save money for the household and office.
About Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show
Authors Dave & Lillian Brummet host Conscious Discussions Talk Radio where listeners are inspired by guests that share information on how their work helps make the world a better place. The focus of the show is to inspire listeners to become proactive in their daily lives at home and at work. Conscious Discussions Talk radio is a weekly show that covers a wide range of subjects from environment, green & conscious living techniques, to literacy, book promotion, writing & more.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com /consciousdiscussions TIME: EVERY TUESDAY @ 10:00 a.m. PST - archives available for 5 weeks after airing.
*** Upcoming scheduling at a glance through my blogs at: http://blogtalkradio.com/blog _detail.aspx?userid=4560 http://blog.myspace.com /canadianauthor
A bout Dave & Lillian Brummet
Authors, Dave and Lillian Brummet, have been writing professionally since 1999. The Brummets' have published 3 books: Towards Understanding - A Collection of 120 Poems (2005; non-fiction, chronological, paperback) depicts the healing process one goes through and the steps taken to get past the pain of a troubled upbringing and strive towards understanding of both purpose in life, and the value of it. Trash Talk (2004; non-fiction, environment, paperback) shows readers how they can save money while making their community become a more prosperous, attractive and healthier place to live. Purple Snowflake Marketing - How To Make Your Book Stand Out In A Crowd ( June 15, 2007; e-book, non-fiction) shows authors how to create an effective, frugal marketing plan and includes more than 500 live links for authors to use immediately simply with a click of the mouse.
Dave and Lillian were honored with an award for "outstanding use of various media in ongoing outreach work to reduce waste in our environment" by the Recycling Council of British Columbia. Seeds of Diversity also awarded them with a Certificate of Appreciation for volunteer contributions and they were recognized by Boundary Family Read - Columbia Basin Alliance For Literacy for their support. Dave won an award for his photography through Cottage Magazine; his photos grace the cover of both Towards Understanding and Purple Snowflake Marketing.
About Trash Talk ISBN: 1-4137-2518-X / ISBN-13: 978-1413725186
People are constantly bombarded with negative information about the environment and our resources. Feeling powerless because we cannot afford to donate cash or time to a cause, we begin to feel overwhelmed by the immense environmental problems our world faces. In Trash Talk, we focus on changing people's mindset to a more open, hopeful and proactive one. Not by finger-pointing at corporations and governments, but by starting in our own homes, at our own desks. Trash Talk began as a series of articles that focused on ways the average person can make small changes to do their part for the Earth. We compiled all the articles and other information that we could not fit in the limited space of our bi-weekly column into this book. Trash Talk embarks on frugal and conscious living techniques for the individual. We focus on the reuse of "waste" materials and reducing the consumption of resources. Trash talk is written to empower people to feel more positive about their worth as individuals in a hectic, expensive, environmentally stressed world. We show how to make a real and visible difference, while saving money at the same time. Trash Talk is an excellent resource in the classroom for recycling, environmental and gardening programs. Educators/caregivers can use the book to teach gardening skills (seed saving, composting, tree planting) and Vermiculture (worm composting) - the students can build their own worm bin and learn from the "worm farm". Craft websites are listed for artistic projects using "waste" items. The book could be used as a tool for probing young minds to come up with original reuse ideas or environmental activities that the group can participate in. 140 resources listed at the back of the book will lead educators and individuals to new information and ideas. Trash Talk is at the Grade 10 level of reading, however, in the hands of a teacher the concepts and projects can easily be implemented as early as Grade 4.
The book has an international appeal as well. Eagle bulletin (South Africa), Conservation and Recycling Journal (Netherlands), Natural Life Magazine (Canada), Warmer Bulletin (UK), Scrap Magazine (UK), and Alternatives Magazine (USA) - are some examples of this global support.
About Towards Understanding ISBN: 1-4137-9337-1 / ISBN 13: 978-1413793376
This book of 120 non-fiction poems is written in chronological order. It is a story of survival, of breaking the chains of inner demons, finding value and purpose in life and growing towards understanding - but not quite reaching it. The poems also embrace the environment and question society. Towards Understanding will reach today's female audience because it is a true story of a young woman growing through childhood trauma, being independent at age 13, moving through healing and finding self worth. Follow the author as she battles her past demons, raises her voice in anger, discovers self-awareness and recovers from and intense relationship bordering on obsession. You will witness the healing, as she becomes aware of the value of her life and falls deeply in love with a wholesome man. Finally, able to see beyond herself she starts to question society and endeavors to understand others. She discovers a love for nature and a dedication to the health of the Earth. As is evident, the author has fun experimenting with different writing styles and altering rhythms with words. Lillian Brummet's award winning poetry has appeared in five hardcover anthology books and several publications throughout North america. She has had the honor of attaining "Editor's Choice Award for outstanding Achievement in Poetry", not once - but twice. Lillian has recently co-authored an environmental book, Trash Talk with her husband, Dave. Their articles continue to appear in publications across the North America. Currently, this industrious pair are co-authoring their third book. Lillian also finds time in her busy schedule to write book reviews professionally.
Poem for sample:
FEBRUARY'S SILENT EMBRACE:
(excerpted from the book Towards Understanding, ISBN#1413793371)
The waves softly touching desert-like sands...
The sea gulls making known their demands...
The wind whispering through budded leaves...
The water rises as the snow grieves...
Familiar birds fly back home,
To ready their nests for the unborn.
Colors change from gray to green...
As the rain washes earth's face clean.
The stars shine brighter than before...
As the do the eyes of those who adore,
The glorious feelings from this wonderful place;
Brought by the tides of February's silent embrace.
© National Library of Poetry Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry
Published in 1999 in the hardcover anthology book: The Great Beyond
Published 2002, by Country Connection Magazine as Spring¹s Silent Embrace¹
Published 2005, by Communicator Newsletter
Purple Snowflake Marketing - How To Make Your Book Stand Out In A Crowd, was released through Twilight Times Books on June 15th. ( ISBN#: 193335304X - http://www.twilighttimesbooks .com/PurpleSnowflake_ch1.html )
"...Online, offline, in person, in taxi cabs, by mail, at events, anywhere and everywhere, their marketing reach tries to touch every potential reader. ...Could easily add hundreds if not thousands of orders to any book published today." ~ Frank Hilliard, Author of Deeley - Motorcycle Millionaire; former television journalist, video producer, magazine editor, security consultant and currently a semi-retired web-database developer. http://www.frankhilliard.com
"...Your questions about how to get reviews, what to do in internet marketing, making media kits and writing press releases will all be answered. This book is a Godsend to new authors..." ~ Betty Fasig, Author of Wooffer: Stories You Can Read To Your Dog (And Other Children) http://www.wooffer.com
"...one of the best guidebooks any writer could have on the journey of guiding their work to its final destination. ...Sound knowledge of how the market works and what it takes to reach the reader. Their advice is invaluable. The information you'll find here is exhaustive. The range of materials and resources in the appendices is truly mind-boggling." ~ Lois J. Peterson, Author of 101 - and more - Writing Exercises to Get You Started & Keep You Going (Metta Publications). She operates the writing, editing, consulting, and workshop business LPwordsolutions http://www.lpwordsolutions.com
Note from the publisher
"... Marketing gurus Dave and Lillian Brummet have already done the research for you with over 500 links to no cost or low cost promotion resources. Purple Snowflake Marketing is an invaluable tool when you need to design an effective and low-cost marketing plan for your book. Plus you will benefit from their combined knowledge, years of business experience and book marketing expertise. If you are serious about establishing yourself as an author, you will not hesitate to invest $6.50 in learning more about the business of writing." ~ Lida E. Quillen, Publisher, Twilight Times Books
Purple Snowflake Is Available At the Following e-book Distributors:
Available directly through the publishers at: http://www.twilighttimesbooks .com
http://www.fictionwise.com http://www.booklocker.com (Category: Business/Marketing)
Dave & Lillian Brummet - -
Authors of:
Trash Talk - An Inspirational Guide to Saving Time and Money through Better Waste and Resource Management. ISBN# 1-4137-2518-X
Towards Understanding - a collection of 120 poems on society, the environment and overcoming trauma. ISBN# 1-4137-9337-1 Release Date January 23, 2006
Members of: Seeds of Diversity Canada
Web site: http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit
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