I'm pleased to announce:
Two of my newly released book titles are on the market.
Blood and Dreams ~ A Vampire's Desire is out in print and E-reader format.
She Woke The Dead, is currently only available in E-reader format.
Both books are available for purchase of E-reader formats on:
Barnes and Noble (online)
Amazon.com
Borders
She Woke The Dead- is currently not in print, but will be in the upcoming months. It is however currently available in E-reader format on Smashwords.com and Amazon.com.
I hope you will check them out.
Also, I am a member of authonomy.com. I have six unedited chapters of:
Up From The Ashes, (a novel I am currently working on) posted on the site for viewing. I hope you all will check this out as well.
I honestly enjoy writing. It is often a stress reliever, and I think it's a little bit of therapy too!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Bullying
I have to say this, because it's on my heart to do so. I was bullied as a child.
I have never forgotten how it made me feel. My children have been bullied in school and outside of it.
It makes me sick!
There is only so much a school system can do. There is only so much a parent can do to defend their child as well. This needs to change! And, It NEEDS TO STOP!
I've seen the studies and statistics. So many reasons are listed, as to why this happens.
Here are a few:
Kids bully because their home life isn't all that great....
Kids bully to make themselves feel better...
Kids bully because they want to look cool in front of their peers.
Kids bully because they can.
Then why do adults still do it?
It makes you wonder if people's brains were warped and never developed the concepts of giving a crap about someone other than themselves. It's sad, really.
The thing is... not only does it hurt the child that is being bullied, but it pisses the parent of that, "said child", off- pretty bad. And, the parent feels helpless to help their child. That should never have to be the case.
I will fight against bullying as long as I live... I have ZERO tolerance for it myself.
It is my opinion that strong rules should be layed out to stop the, ABUSE!
And, that is exactly what it is, ABUSE!
Bullying, in any form, is abuse. Whether the person receiving it is a child, and adult, or elderly individual.
Some parents would say, "I'm not helpless, I'll just take it into my own hands." That's when the added trouble can come along.
I say, find a way to talk to your schools, and have CLEAR and concise punishments for bullying... not just handbooks that say ZERO TOLERANCE, and a case by case scenerio for punishment.
If they have zero tolerance, but the person that's doing all the bullying is getting away with it, or doesn't believe they will suffer serious consequences, then someone is not doing their job!
Although, I'm certain some may be accused of bullying, by the bully, to protect themselves... so this could pose an issue too!
I for one, will not stand up for it. The lasting effects of maltreatement can go on for years after it has stopped, even into their adult-hood. And, if you think some parents don't bully their children... you are wrong!
I am asking every parent to do something today.
Talk to your children!
Believe them when they say someone is saying, or doing something to them that makes them uncomfortable... and do SOMETHING to stop it, before it goes farther.
Talk to your schools! Don't let your kids wander off down the street without you. Keep tabs on them and their friends. Join their social circles...quietly if you may... on facebook, myspace, etc.
KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING with YOUR CHILD at all times!
It's time we all come together and help our children. They are, after all, the one's who will decide whether or not to put us in a nursing home when we get old!
Don't you think your children deserve to not be harrassed and bullied? I certainly do!
I have never forgotten how it made me feel. My children have been bullied in school and outside of it.
It makes me sick!
There is only so much a school system can do. There is only so much a parent can do to defend their child as well. This needs to change! And, It NEEDS TO STOP!
I've seen the studies and statistics. So many reasons are listed, as to why this happens.
Here are a few:
Kids bully because their home life isn't all that great....
Kids bully to make themselves feel better...
Kids bully because they want to look cool in front of their peers.
Kids bully because they can.
Then why do adults still do it?
It makes you wonder if people's brains were warped and never developed the concepts of giving a crap about someone other than themselves. It's sad, really.
The thing is... not only does it hurt the child that is being bullied, but it pisses the parent of that, "said child", off- pretty bad. And, the parent feels helpless to help their child. That should never have to be the case.
I will fight against bullying as long as I live... I have ZERO tolerance for it myself.
It is my opinion that strong rules should be layed out to stop the, ABUSE!
And, that is exactly what it is, ABUSE!
Bullying, in any form, is abuse. Whether the person receiving it is a child, and adult, or elderly individual.
Some parents would say, "I'm not helpless, I'll just take it into my own hands." That's when the added trouble can come along.
I say, find a way to talk to your schools, and have CLEAR and concise punishments for bullying... not just handbooks that say ZERO TOLERANCE, and a case by case scenerio for punishment.
If they have zero tolerance, but the person that's doing all the bullying is getting away with it, or doesn't believe they will suffer serious consequences, then someone is not doing their job!
Although, I'm certain some may be accused of bullying, by the bully, to protect themselves... so this could pose an issue too!
I for one, will not stand up for it. The lasting effects of maltreatement can go on for years after it has stopped, even into their adult-hood. And, if you think some parents don't bully their children... you are wrong!
I am asking every parent to do something today.
Talk to your children!
Believe them when they say someone is saying, or doing something to them that makes them uncomfortable... and do SOMETHING to stop it, before it goes farther.
Talk to your schools! Don't let your kids wander off down the street without you. Keep tabs on them and their friends. Join their social circles...quietly if you may... on facebook, myspace, etc.
KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING with YOUR CHILD at all times!
It's time we all come together and help our children. They are, after all, the one's who will decide whether or not to put us in a nursing home when we get old!
Don't you think your children deserve to not be harrassed and bullied? I certainly do!
Success comes in many forms.
I have always been the type of person who never gives up. I'm also stubborn, relentless, and hard-headed! Yay me!
Seriously, this has often gotten me into trouble, but it has also helped me to succeed nurmerous times. I don't think I could change if i wanted to.
With that said, I am pleased to announce that my first book, has been published; albeit, self publishing...but published never-the-less.
I had the opportunity to send the script to numerous publishers, agents, etc. I have enjoyed the back and forth with each one of them, but decided to maintain control over my work with self publishing.
Currently, my book is on sale at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (online) and a few other retailers. All in all, I can say that even with rejections, suggestions, and headaches; it was all worth it.
My second novel will be coming out in the next few months, (also self-publishing), and I can say, that I couldn't be happier with the outcome of the first one.
If i can help anyone with this procedure, or answer any questions, please feel free to send me a message.
I must pay forward- the help I received from a published author.
It seems only fair... That I help someone the way she helped me.
I wish you all well with your writing endeavors!
Much Love,
Karen
Seriously, this has often gotten me into trouble, but it has also helped me to succeed nurmerous times. I don't think I could change if i wanted to.
With that said, I am pleased to announce that my first book, has been published; albeit, self publishing...but published never-the-less.
I had the opportunity to send the script to numerous publishers, agents, etc. I have enjoyed the back and forth with each one of them, but decided to maintain control over my work with self publishing.
Currently, my book is on sale at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (online) and a few other retailers. All in all, I can say that even with rejections, suggestions, and headaches; it was all worth it.
My second novel will be coming out in the next few months, (also self-publishing), and I can say, that I couldn't be happier with the outcome of the first one.
If i can help anyone with this procedure, or answer any questions, please feel free to send me a message.
I must pay forward- the help I received from a published author.
It seems only fair... That I help someone the way she helped me.
I wish you all well with your writing endeavors!
Much Love,
Karen
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About Me
- Karen Walker Goin
- I am a published author, a mother, a wife, and employee, and a little bit silly, from time to time!