Archive of Chapters/Indigo discussions with Lulu Publishing

Lorina StephensJoined: 16 Mar 2007Posts: 62Posted: 28 Aug 2007 03:34 pm Post subject: Chapters/Indigo distributionI’m wondering how many of our very few members have their books listed wtih Chapters/Indigo? Mine is not, and I know Conny’s is not. After reading through the forums, I’ve discovered there seems to a problem wtih Chapters/Indigo and Lulu. I have a query in to support and will let the group know what comes of that correspondence. In the meantime,…

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Sep 2007

By Lorina StephensLulu PublishingComments Off

On the Realties of Being a Writer

I remember teaching creative writing through Dufferin County Continuing Education. Every year I’d have about 15-20 students the first week, many starry-eyed with visions of best-sellers dancing in their heads. Right from the outset I’d disabuse them of that notion, citing facts that less than 1% of all book and novel submissions ever make it to an acquisitions editor let alone publication.The next week the class would be half the size. They’d start submitting their…

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Sep 2007

By Lorina StephensViews from the Old Stone HouseComments Off

Spicy Spinach and Golden Beet Soup

A sneak peak at just one of the great recipes in my book Recipes of a Dumb Housewife, available through our secure, online catalogue, online booksellers (except Chapters), BookLore in Orangeville, Ontario, and Millennia Books in Hanover, Ontario. Golden beets are a bit difficult to find in your average grocery store, I will admit; however, if you are near a specialty market such as Ottawa’s Byward, or Toronto’s St. Lawrence, or any of a myriad…

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Aug 2007

By Lorina StephensBooks, Recipes1 Comment

Save on Advance Copies of Shadow Song!

For a limited time, from now until September 30, my new historical novel, Shadow Song, is available, signed and discounted 20%, through our secure online catalogue. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity, because once Shadow Song is available through major online booksellers, this advance promotional price will be gone. Tell your friends! Shop for Christmas! And let me know your reviews and thoughts either by email, comments through this blog, or posting your review…

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Aug 2007

By Lorina StephensBooksComments Off

From the Dumb Housewife

This was last night’s take on bacon and eggs for dinner! Phyllo Bacon and Eggs 4 sheets phyllo pastry1 cup grated mozarella cheese6 strips turkey bacon5 hard boiled eggs1 cup cherry tomatoesolive oil for brushing pastrycracked black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Line a baking sheet with lightly oiled parchment paper.Lay out two sheets of phyllo and brush with olive oil. Lay out another two sheets to they overlap about four inches….

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Aug 2007

By Lorina StephensRecipesComments Off