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I write books for kids.

A Cold Call

Thonie Hevron Author By Thonie Hevron A cold call. In marketing it means calling/contacting someone without an introduction to sell them something. I don’t have a sales or marketing history. I have always believed that I could not approach someone … Continue reading

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Double Header of Open Mics

Step right up to the plate (microphone!) There will be a Double Header of RW Open Mics this Saturday, Sept. 27 hosted by Redwood Writers. Come on out & read your work twice in the same afternoon! You’ll have two … Continue reading

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Want to Successfully Publish? First, Are You a “Real” Writer?

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
For many writers (me included), we don’t start off with the confidence to yell to the world, “I’m going to be a professional author!” Heck, I wrote a 178,000 word “novel” and still…

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4 Harsh Truths That Will Help You Sell More Books

Originally posted on SM4 Writers:
If you’re one of those people who knows everything already, you can leave now. You won’t need any advice from someone who worked his way up from sleeping on the back seat of his car to…

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Sidewalk Lament

Originally posted on Jackie Mallon:
When your American Dream goes awry, and you no longer reach for the stars, reach for the humour instead–– and then hit the bars. My debut novel following a young fashion designer’s climb to the…

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A Great Evening at Copperfield’s

Again we had another great Hot Summer Nights reading at Copperfield’s Books and co-hosted by Redwood Writers. Thank you to Copperfield’s for the superb location! Thonie Hevron Author Last night I read from my book, Intent to Hold, at Copperfield’s … Continue reading

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Painted Women

Originally posted on Jackie Mallon:
My current reading: Augustus John by Michael Holroyd published 1974 Immersed in research for my second novel, I stumbled upon the painter, Augustus John. He was an interesting type and no mistake but it is…

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Redwood Writers Open Mic

Redwood Writers Open Mic Readings Note: new location at  Gaia’s Garden Sat., July 26th 2 to 4 p.m.   Featured readers: Julie Winrich and Kent Sorensen Join us for camaraderie, food and drink. Open mic sign-ups begin at 1:30 p.m., … Continue reading

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The 12 Most Important Twitter Hashtags for Promoting Your Book

The 12 Most Important Twitter Hashtags for Promoting Your Book

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Murphy the Police Horse Collars Bad Guy

Thonie Hevron Author Murphy the Police Horse Article by Tom Hallman Jr. Officer Cassandra Wells says Murphy did a great job helping her make an arrest last week. A horse that earned his way onto the Portland Police Bureau’s Mounted … Continue reading

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