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Business Speak So to Speak

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_MG_2054.jpgAfter careful consideration, believing that you need this promptly, enclosed you will find a list of phrases that may help when writing a business letter.

Frankly, we believe it to be extremely worth while for you and we ask that you be good enough to try them out. Kindly write your reply in the comments section of our post at the end.

Should you decide to act upon this latter suggestion, permit us to express our sincerest appreciation. You are evidently aware that there is a growing demand for decent writing which is peppered with an appropriate sense of humor.

Let us assure you of our desire to cooperate with you and thus permit us to express our sincere appreciation.

After very carefully considering

Believing you will answer this promptly

Complying with your request

Do not hesitate to let us know

Enclosed you will find a circular which will fully explain

Frankly, we believe it is extremely worth while for you

Here is your opportunity

I ask that you be good enough

Just mail the enclosed card

Kindly endorse your reply on the enclosed sheet

Let us assure you of our desire to cooperate with you

May I ask you to do us a great favor by

On referring to your account we notice

Permit us to express our sincere appreciation

Referring to your esteemed favor

Should you decide to act upon this latter suggestion

Thanking you for your inquiry

Under separate cover we are mailing to you

Verifying the information below will be difficult

We admit that you are justified in your complaint

You are evidently aware that there is a growing demand

Author Interview with Larry Enright

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2a6d5aeb6f420ac1d18833.L._V199151308_SL290_.jpgName: Larry Enright

Name of book: Four Years from Home

Book genre: mystery

Date Published: 10/2010

Publisher: Self

What is your day job? I do research at a university.

What is your book about (in a few sentences)? It is the story of the eldest child in an Irish Catholic family and his search to find his brother. During the journey, this thoroughly unlikable young man must come to grips with his own failings and the truth about himself and his brother in an inexorable journey of discovery and self-discovery.

Most challenging part of the writing process: I am not very good at rewrites and proofing. If I could leave that for my manservant, that would be outstanding, but it’s a one guy show here.

What motivates you to write? I enjoy the crafting of stories and working the nuances of characters, and it gives me great satisfaction to know that someone likes what I have done. The art itself is the primary motivation; the validation doesn’t hurt.

Did you experience writer’s block? If so, how did you overcome it? I do experience writer’s block. When I am unable to continue, I stop, as I’ve never been a big torture fan, and trying to fight through a block would be the water boarding of writing. Tending the garden, pulling the weeds, who could ask for more? That’s the ticket.

How long did it take you to write this book? I do not write full time but it took four years start to finish.

Why did you decide to self-publish this book? I wasn’t particularly interested in what an agent or publisher thought. I was more interested in getting my story to readers and letting them be the judge. After all, they are the audience.

What is the biggest misconception about writing a book? That, I’m not sure of, especially since I might be hanging onto to one or two myself. As a fiction writer, I make so many things up that I can never be sure anymore what is real and what is concocted.

What was your favorite aspect of the writing process for this book? Four Years from Home was a character study of an unlikable person in the guise of a mystery. How does one present a story of a guy who nobody likes (including the reader)? That did it for me. The negative reviews it received were from people who either couldn’t deal with the bully cum laude protagonist or wanted a story that “moved along” more in the style of a plodder.

What tools/methods have you employed to promote your book? It’s been all social media – Facebook, blogs, and Twitter. I’ve spent about $60 on advertising.

What advice would you give to writers regarding promotion? Set up an author Facebook page (or book page as I did), get free face time on as many blogs as you can, tweet regularly, join author communities like the Kindleboards, participate, and help others as best you can.

I’m a writer – if I stop writing, I am nothing. Wilbur Smith. Is this true? It may have been true for him, but not for me. I would be a jittering pile of unwritten words craving expression on the page. That’s something, isn’t it?

Inspiration is the act of drawing up a chair to the writing desk. Anon. How do you feel about this statement? That is not usually the time when I am inspired on a grand scale. My most creative ideas come away from the writing desk. However, I do think it is true that my most creative turns of phrase come at the computer.

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Mysteries of Udolpho by Anne Radcliffe

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I read this book in its entirety. Yes, I managed to finish the epic written before women knew where they stood in life. Instead of giving you my own review, I will share a review with you from one of the funniest writers I know. Not only is she a delight but a snarky funny one at that who writes eloquently. I share with you the review by Sherri on Goodreads.

Enjoy her writing as much as the people who know her do. 🙂

*** for the book. I could not stand more than that. Glad it is over though!

Honor, Courage, Service; Gratitude!

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Everyday is Memorial Day!

My heart is with you. My prayers are with you. I have a daughter and son-in-law in the US Marine Corps. My appreciation goes out to you all the time with thanks and gratefulness for taking care of our interests overseas.

I recognize your sacrifice being away from home, away from your families and your loved ones. I realize your devotion, appreciating the protection you provide for me and all of us.

Your loyalty to the cause and your commitment to our safety saving our way of life remains recognized with gratitude.

As a small gift, this Memorial Day Weekend I joined over 30 authors in “Blog Tour de Troops” and given this opportunity to share my writing for your enjoyment as so many of you are far from home or separated from loved ones. It is called “Pen Paper Action!“, my first collection of short stories.

Please send me a note here requesting your eBook copy to enjoy and let me know if you want any more as a gift. 🙂

Thank you! Thank you!

Sonia Rumzi

Caring For Eleanor, my latest novel, a story of Courage, Faith and Strength

PS – you don’t need a dedicated eBook reader to enjoy my writing, there are applications for almost every phone, tablet or computer.

Should Parents Make Siblings Donors

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My Sister's Keeper by Jodi PicoultOur freedom of choice, our freedom to our bodies, the need to be in control of our own physical well being comes crashing down around the ears of these parents in this wonderfully written book by Jodi Picoult, My Sister’s Keeper.

It is a great shame that the producer and director of the movie felt it necessary to change the amazing ending that Picoult set in her book. If you have watched the movie first, please read the book and disregard the trite ending of Hollywood and the muck they made of this wonderful story.

Heart felt, well written and characters to love, it is a good read on any day. Uplifting and good value adjuster. Loved it.

$$$$$ One of my favorite books.