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To celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows we are launching a fund raiser to support Room to Read.

You can help! You can simply explore the lenses at Room to Read - Harry Potter. If you decide to buy something you'll be supporting a great charity.

Lensmasters can help by setting your lens(es) to donate all or part of the proceeds to Room to Read and then joining the group. Please include a module that discusses your participation in the fundraiser and points to Room to Read and the group.

Note: The lens does NOT need to be about Harry Potter and it does NOT have to be new.

Our goal is to raise $10,000.

So You Want To Be Published?

Here are some lenses full of advice and resources for new authors.

Be a Happy and Successful Author: A 9-Step Plan

  I've been writing books since 1997. During that time, I've written 28 books. A few have tanked. Some have sold extremely well. And a couple have become bestsellers. I've learned a lot during about the publishing business over the past nine year...

New Authors Resources and Reviews

Writing a book?  You'll find information on this lens to help you write, publish and market it, whether you choose to self-publish or seek a traditional publishing contract. This lens also includes links to reviews of work by new authors and oth...

Copious Creators

Where do they find the time? These lensmasters have more than one lens in The Squidoo Book Club. Add yours and get listed here. (If I forget to add you, let me know.)

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What types of books would you like to see featured on the front page? Do you have a favorite author or genre? How about a section called: Books That Became Movies? Oh wait, I already have that one below. . . What would you like to see?

KevinGrubbe A list of publishers willing to accept new authors. You can start with my Lens ;) http://www.squidoo.com/MMP Mystic Moon Press is a great publisher willing to take a chance on new authors! Posted May 07, 2008

StellarWind2012 I'm really excited since my novel is now on amazon.com! I'll be on Oprah soon! http://www.amazon.com/Stellar-Wind-2012-Catherine-BARBER/dp/1434835081 Posted May 07, 2008

PatDuggins Hi all: I cover the space program for National Public Radio, and wrote the new book "Final Countdown: NASA and the End of the Space Shuttle Program". It's available at bookstores and the Smithsonian Institution. You can also click here to find the nearest Barnes and Noble to you. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=duggins %22Final Countdown%22&r=1 Enjoy! Pat Duggins WMFE/NPR "Final Countdown" Posted April 27, 2008

Chris_Dahl_Books http://www.amazon.com/Next-Revolution-Chris-Dahl/dp/0805985778/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209124411&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/Except-Education/dp/B000MAH6WI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209124411&sr=8-2 Posted April 25, 2008

ArtByLinda My favorite author is Dean Koontz, I love the way he writes. He has a way of moving through each character, until you know them well. Then leaves you wanting more at the end of a chapter, so you keep reading and reading. I don't know how many of his books I have read through in one setting because of it. Linda Posted April 22, 2008

 

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Try Rebooting Yourself: A Dilbert Collection (Dilbert Book) by Scott Adams

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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama

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Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything by Don Tapscott

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Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify and Energize Your Life, Your Home and Your Planet by Norma Lehmeier-Hartie

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Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet, by Norma Lehmeier Hartie, is an indispensable reference book for anyone who cares about their health and well being and for the future of the planet. Hartie concisely covers a wide range of subjects and includes a comprehensive listing of advisory organizations, product and service resources. Part I of the book, Banish the Ugly from Your Life, is a blueprint for green, sustainable living. Discover how to re...0 points

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A Melody of Faith was written with the single important goal of spreading the word about God%u2019s glory and His love for all mankind. Even though life can be a struggle, our Lord is here, ready to guide and protect us from the darkness of this world. Most of the poetry in A Melody of Faith is written freestyle without the boundaries of poetic rule, on the edge of real-life experiences. The author hopes that each poem has a special meaning to someone, and that this book will help lead readers t...0 points

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Stellar Wind: 2012 by Catherine BARBER

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An ancient sailor yarn and the watershed date 2012...what does one have to do with the other? Find out in Stellar Wind! Cleverly entwined in this story you will learn about the Sacred Tree, Mayan prophecies, a real life soul-snatching table that is housed in a missionary church in the Andes Mountains and an old sailor yarn that began in 1712. John Henry must fulfill his mission to save our dying era of Man before the stars align on December 21, 2012. He receives vital help from a strange menager...0 points

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Heal Your Heart: A Journey to Find Your Soul Mate by Janet Greene

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Heal Your Heart takes us on a step by step guided journey to discover the joy of love that is possible with our Buddy Soul Mate. It does not matter where they are on this earth, if we really want this relationship and decide that we have to have it, then we can because our dreams are there to show us what Can come True. In this groundbreaking, practical workbook, Janet shares the unique techniques and methods that she discovered during her own personal journey to heal and find her one true love....0 points

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The Artistry and Storytelling of Nick Bantock

Nick Bantock is a storyteller and artist, best-known for his Griffin & Sabine series.  His books contain lush collages of ephemera that help illustrate the story and transport the reader. His latest book, URGENT 2ND CLASS, is a reader's gu...

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is the British writer who became a gothic icon with his Sandman series. He's also written the New York Times bestselling book American Gods and many graphic novels, poems, songs, and books (even children's books) as well.

Books YOU would save from a library fire!

Forget the people. It's the books you have to save. But you can only carry so many. You have to be selective.  Which books will change your life forever?  Which ones can you not live without?

Guide to Paranormal Romance

Paranormal Romance is a recently revived genre that crosses over into several other genres including romance, horror, mystery and fantasy. Some of the best paranormal romance isn't found in the romance section of the bookstore! Many used bookstores h...

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Get this on my lens: Attack of the clones! Grab this Plexo module for your own lens. Get YOUR readers to vote for their favorites.

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• Add to NewsGator
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• Grab the XML

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Approving new lenses gives me the chance to discover some great new lenses. I will post some of the best ones here.

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H.P. Lovecraft

I made this lens to discuss the works of H.P. Lovecraft.  This lens will be for the most part spoiler-free.  I will eventually write a nice little biography for H.P. Lovecraft on this page after I am able to read some of his letters. ...

LITTLE LOO LIBRARY

Welcome to the "Little Loo Library" (better known in North America as the "Bathroom Bookshelf"). Considering the fact that one will spend a good deal of time during one's life ensconced in an ablution hut, bathroom,&...

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BlessedOne I'm excited to have found this group and join. I love to read and write, so this is the perfect place for me. The lens I've added is Christian Fiction. Thanks again and have a blessed day! ~ Tracy Posted June 13, 2008

RinchenChodron Thank you for accepting my lenses into this group. Posted June 08, 2008

StellarWind2012 Stellar Wind 2012 is a good book! Find it on amazon.com! Posted May 07, 2008

Chris_Dahl_Books http://www.amazon.com/Except-Education/dp/B000MAH6WI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209124411&sr=8-2 http://www.amazon.com/Next-Revolution-Chris-Dahl/dp/0805985778/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209124411&sr=8-1 Posted April 25, 2008

 

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