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My Three Years Blogging On WordPress? FABULOUS!

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HELLO RECOVERY FRIENDS AND WELCOME ALL! 

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Happy Anniversary Catherine on WordPress.com!!! 

You registered on WordPress.com 3 years ago. Thanks for flying with us.
Keep up the good blogging.

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So, it has been 3 years ago today that I started this little thing called “Blogging.”


All I wanted to do was continue my recovery journey with others who may be suffering from gambling addiction like had. It was my way of sharing and continuing my recovery journey from my book titled,  “Addicted To Dimes, Confessions of a Liar and a Cheat.”

It was MY way to advocate, raise awareness, and inform the public about the dangers and devastation of this addiction, of this cunning disease. But when I started out I had no idea how others would take my blog about gambling addiction. There were very few blogs here on WordPress about addiction and recovery that I could find, and I was scared if people would “judge me?” I figured, “what the hell,” my whole life is out in the world in book form, so I had no secrets anymore.
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I felt it deep within my heart and my faith that it was the right thing to do. To blog and advocate about this awful addiction and see what kind of feedback I would get. I can honestly say, everyone in the past three years that have come followed my blog here and left comments have been mostly Spectacular! The WordPress community embraced me with open arms, open hearts, and understanding. So, what more could I ask for?

Well, I will tell you. Currently, my recovery community is at 7,414 followers and my visitor count as of today is 34,964 Visits! SO, in the words of “Sally Fields at The Oscars? They Love Me! They really, really love me!!” LOL …

Now, of course, I am NOT that vain, but I feel that my recovery blog here on WordPress is an important blog. Again, there are many recovery blogs here on WP, but very few are about Recovery from Gambling Addiction …

As the first year or so went on, I finally also opened up and shared here on my WordPress blog about my mental health challenges as I am “dual diagnosed,”  meaning I live in recovery from addiction and battle mental health challenges. I was getting tired of reading about how STIGMA was hurting and holding back many from seeking treatment for mental health issues. Not to mention all the news reports of mass shootings that were happening all over the US. So I decided to step out of the shadows of shame for having mental/emotional disorders and challenges. And again? My WordPress community embraced me once more.

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Again, I wanted full disclosure as to my mental health so I could advocate that there is no shame in being diagnosed with mental health illness. Be it mental or medical, it is time for those who don’t suffer have more empathy and understanding of what is like living with mental and emotional disorders. It can for many be very debilitating and painful.

So we don’t need to add more in the mix by having to include shame, embarrassment, or stigma, to make those who suffer feel worse. I always say, “kindness is a choice” and takes much less energy than HATE. Because sadly, those who don’t understand or even want to, and there are many, need to back off  ….

So many recovery blessings have happened here while I have been blogging here on WordPress! After my book released, so many awesome things have come. Too many to list, but a few are:

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A Four Part Article Interview about my me on MyAddiction.com: My Gambling Story & Recovery

Interviewed and written in a major media release by Columbia University Epidemiology Dept. 2×2 project Gambling With America’s Health

Was invited as Guest Expert Gambling Addiction Blogger on Addictionland of Author and Founder, Cate Stevens: Expert Blogger of Gambling Addiction at Addictionland
Where I continue to blog.

And now most recently a brand new Recovery Author Columnist for a fantastic Premier Recovery Mag called: In Recovery Magazine ~ “The Author’s Cafe”  which my first column
debuts in this June’s 2016 Issue!! We have over 25,000 recovery subscribers and mailed we mail out and can be purchased at over 800 locations worldwide.

So come subscribe today and be ready to read my Secret Special Premier Guest Author whose book will soon be in our magazine’s “The Book Stand.”

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Now year two here on WordPress was a growth year as I took on the world by storm with a new venture into  Lyon Book & Social Media Promotions here on WordPress!

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“Sharing The Magic Of Written Words Within Your Books!”

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And what a year it was! My little online bookstore and promotions business keep growing and growing. I now have over 17 authors I book promote for and more on the way! So drop by my book promo blog here on WP above and come meet your new book!

I offer a little something different from other book promotions. I enjoy helping and teaching authors how and where they need to promote their fabulous books. I do all the social media legwork for them by setting up authors social media accounts, add their books to many free book sites for exposure to large readerships.

We also have loads of good things for readers too like books reviews, excellent new book releases, and author spotlights so readers learn more about our fine authors I promote. Let’s face it, many of us brand new authors are not always computer savvy, and navigating the inner works of social media sites to sign up maybe intimating to some authors  …

So I do that and much more for affordable pricing that won’t “break the bank.”
And WordPress gave me everything I needed to get my new book promotions blog up and going by using all the free services they have here. So I would never host my blogs anywhere else!

So I will wrap up this WordPress Celebratory Anniversary post by saying a very Big Thank You to WordPress and to all my WP friends, family, followers, and all new visitors!!
Thank you for making my 3 years here on WordPress Special …


CHEERS!
Author Cat Lyon

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Happy Caturday Readers!

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Now is this not how CATS pick what they like or WHAT? CAT LOGIC!

Come Check Out Our Hot Book Picks List for Your Weekend Reading!

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Wishing All My Friends & Readers A Happy New Year!

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OH MY . . . . Poor Kitty’s!  LOL.

 

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YES, another New Years Eve has come and gone!

I Wish All My Friends, Readers & Authors many New Year blessings and Success in 2016!

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((Yes I know, many of you no I live in recovery, so this was NOT me New Years Eve!! LOL.))

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“We have many new books and more fine authors this year! We even have expanded into promoting some children’s authors and their ‘Adorable’ reads for the little ones in your house! So go stop by our “Jan Hot Book Picks” page to all them all. ”
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HAPPY READING FRIENDS!

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“Let’s Read More Books in 2016 Shall We!!”

Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
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Wishing You All A Blessed & Happy Thanksgiving! XOXO

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Hello and Welcome All To Lyon Book Promotions of Author – Catherine Lyon,

“I give thanks today to all those who mean so much to me. I appreciate each of you who have helped my little Book Promotions business become a Success!  Many help and share my posts on social media and more. So THANK YOU from the bottom of HEART.”

“YES, we always have something to be “Grateful” for each and every day! And especially on Thanksgiving Day!”

“I hope your Thanksgiving Day is filled with family, friends, food, and much LOVE”

Happy Thanksgiving All,
Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon and Lyon Book Promotions! XOXO :-)

Author & Book News, Updates and More! What Are My Book Promo Clients Up To?

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Hello Authors and Readers,

“I felt it was time to give my readers and visitors what they want. Also to thank you all who have come and visited my book promotions blog. I also thank you for supporting my fabulous friends and book clients by purchasing many of their wonderful books. I enjoy my passions of writing, authoring and book promoting many fine authors here. So Thanks for supporting all of us!”

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Author, Andrew Branham has been all over the place lately! First, his new book/memoir is now out in paperback! Just in time for your holiday gift giving. Know how you know the readers on your holiday will love this book? It hit Amazons #1 Best Selling Memoir in the #LGBT category that’s how! I also gave Andrew a 5 star review. Adoption for a gay couple with the desire to start a family shouldn’t be this hard. His story will make you laugh. cry and more. It also gives an in-depth look at just how broken our adoption system is in America. The best part of this book? A portion of the proceeds when you purchase this book will go back to other couples who can not afford to do so.

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Now here are some brand new guest author interviews that Andrew has done in the last month! He also has a wonderful author/book website as well. See links below..

http://www.morningjournal.com/general-news/20151015/book-by-lorain-native-details-adoption-woes
Morning Journal.

Huffington Post.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andrew-branham/anything-for-amelia_b_8248036.html
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Now more news about Short Story writer and Author, J.A. Owenby. She has generated some awesome book buzz with both her e-books over on Amazon! TEARS In The Sun just has received 3 more 5 star reviews this month. This girl has a knack of weaving in important issues that effect many of teens and women today. She is currently working and writing on first featured novel due out this spring 2016. .

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Jen has been featured on Awesome Gang Books Website! http://awesomegang.com/tears-in-the-sun/#more-314989 ..
She also was featured and Tears In The Sun has a wonderful book review below! I can not wait for her novel! She is an author to watch . . .

A Short, Honest Treatment of a Serious and Real Problem — J.A. Owenby’s “Tears in the Sun”

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I read a wonderful kindle short story recently by J.A. Owenby about a girl whose mother has clear mental health issues. The story is not a lecture. It offers no diagnosis or cure. It instead depicts the struggle faced by its protagonist, a teenage girl named Lacey, and presents a very real and poignant picture of the frustration and ambiguity that can threaten to immobilize anyone a conflicted, ultimately chaotic predicament. It’s very short, only 99¢ when I downloaded it, and well worth the read. . . .
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Now some New Book Release News! We have some authors who have released some new books. Our first is a from a fiction crime novel writer who has switched gears and has released a Collection of his Short Stories in one book! It has been a labor of love for Author, Wayne Andrewartha as through many years, he has written over 48 of them. So he wanted to share them with his readers. I have not read it yet, as it just came out on Amazon.. . .


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About The New E-book:
This book, a collection of short stories, is something different. During the past two years, while writing the three novels now published as E-books on Amazon.com/books, my mind was constantly plagued with fragments of ideas for short stories. Some were so demanding, I had to push aside the novel I was working on to write that particular short story. During these two years, I’ve written 48 short stories. The stories themselves are quirky extracts, partly from my own experiences and partly from people around me. Most have a surprising twist at the end, which probably confirms how I see life. I have enjoyed writing these real-life stories, albeit with a little bit of imagination thrown in to the mix . .

And Wayne also has a new Crime Novel that has released as well! “What Goes Around” is a fantastic thriller action read!
Visit Wayne’s Amazon Author Page for all his novels! http://www.amazon.com/Wayne-Andrewartha/e/B013KRNYB6
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So lets check in with my cousin Vinnie! LOL. I just like saying that! What has Author, Vinnie Sorce been up to?
Well his new book, Jersey Justice is receiving many 5 star Amazon reviews since its release. Here a couple of what readers have to say about Vinnie’s book after reading!

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Format: Paperback
“A read packed with energy and pace, like an action thriller film that puts plausibility in second place to high adrenaline entertainment. I had little sympathy for the main character, a hormonally overloaded scum bag who is a thug first and an investigator second. I don’t think we are meant to have any. The book is exciting escapism that provides the thrills of the screen or video game while allowing the freedom of imagination allowed by the written word.” Loved It!!
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Bravos, Vinnie! I couldn’t put this one down. Funny, fast paced and suspenseful. What a combo. I can’t wait for the next one! Highly Suggest this one!

Vinnie has  been featured on many Book Reader & Review websites as well. Here is one I’d liked and wanted to share it with my readers and followers. It’s why you need to grab your copy of Vinnie’s book and make it your weekend read!

An Interview With Vinnie Sorce, Author ~ After Dark Reading Nook.

About The Author
I am a writer, currently misplaced in Northern AZ. I grew in North Jersey.I’ve been writing for about ten years on and off. I’ve sold several short stories and articles and I have my blog. I’ve just recently self-published my first novel, Jersey Justice.

I have one child left who hasn’t escaped yet. I like to read, watch too much TV, wear my heart on my sleeve, and over examine situations that haven’t occurred yet.

Oh, and I eventually want to save the world, but lack of super powers are making that a difficult job.
Have you always wanted to be a writer? Why?
I always loved the thought of being a writer, but never imagined actually doing it. One day I saw an ad on Craigslist for short stories and I thought, what the heck. I submitted and it was bought. That lit my spark again.Then I wrote the book and couldn’t find a publisher or agent. Several years passed and self-publishing became so easy that it was time to take another shot.

So I did!

So go click on the blue link above to read the whole interview of Author, Vinnie Sorce!
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Well readers, I hope you enjoyed reading about what some of Lyon Book Promotions authors have been up to. I get so excited to share when our authors I get to promote have fabulous events and guest interviews and more to with all of you!

UNTIL NEXT TIME!
Lyon Book Promotions of Author, Catherine Lyon :-) 

“Just A Book Promoter & Author Ramblings”. . .

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Hello and Welcome Friends, Visitors and Readers,

 

What a week it has been for me and my little side venture of book and social media promoting!
Well it has grown. Not complaining of course, but its only little old me running this show. . .LOL.
Awesome news this week! I have gained 2 new friends who are fantastic action/suspense/thriller writers, and they both have new books and novel series that just released on Amazon.com books. . .
I WELCOME Crime Novelist, Wayne Andrewartha and Author & Prolific Writer, Vinnie Sorce to our Book Promoting family this week!

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Both e-book now available for $2.99 . . .
Wayne has a wonderful Guest Author Spotlight up already here on my book promo blog here, so I hope you’ll take the time to give it a read and learn more about him and his novel series.

Vinnie Sorce will be featured this week with his Guest Author Spotlight come the beginning of this week, so make sure you come back and learn more about him as well. They both are already receiving fantastic 5 Star Amazon Reviews for their new releases, and as I always say, that tells readers that they are worth a read.

Now the hardest part, and the most time-consuming is setting up all my clients social media accounts so readers can connect with the fine authors I have the honor of promoting. We are a like a family of friends and authors helping each other share our craft as writers to give readers books they will enjoy reading, and to give visitors here many choices of genres to pick from. Now I realize I’m just a “little fish” in the book promotions area? But what I do try to pride myself on is the Excellent Client Service I offer all my clients. They know I’m only a phone call or email away if they need help or have questions. And as Author, Vinnie Sorce said in his blog post I shared previous to this post?

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I do try to be affordable for authors. So I try to keep my costs “insanely low” as Vinnie said. LOL. Now with that said, am I perfect? NO. Do I make a mistake here or there? Sometimes, but my clients know I am efficient at correcting any they may find, or if they don’t like when adding content to their sites. I never take things personal. There always need to be room for corrective advice in order to be ‘The Best’ at what I do and provide.

But here is what sets me apart from many other Book Promoting offerings and sites out there. I try to also teach my clients how to book promote along the way, ( If they want to learn). The reasons? Well first, there are many new and first time authors who need help and direction in how to book promote. I am an author myself, I was also promised that my book would be promoted by my publishing company, but if you don’t ‘GET IT IN WRITING’ as part of your publishing agreement or contract? You won’t get any.  Your lucky if your provided a Press Release to use for promoting your book.

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Now I’m not downing publishers, but there are a lot of disillusioned first time authors out there holding the bag on doing their own book promoting. So I try to teach them the Why’s and How’s of  book promoting. Lets face it, many writers and authors hire me so they have the comfort of knowing someone is out promoting while they continue to write, live life, or just have 2 people promoting, which is always better than ONE. And if you have been a published author of many books? Than you know the tireless hours you need to put in to promote ones book. It sure does not happen over night! It takes time to build a readership and following, and that is why I promote through out social media and list my clients books on the abundant free book promo sites I can find.

Now I’ very aware of all the different types and ways of book promotions in the book promo market. That is why I continue to research all the time on low-cost or free book sites I can list my clients books. Many times you get a nice bio profile to share and more. I’m always passing on tips, articles, sites and more to my clients each week. You have to be willing to try anything in this market of book promotions to find what gets GOOD results. And I’m not hesitant to try something new at least once! LOL. That’s the name of the game “-)

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So that is just my take about book and social media promotions. I hope it helps you to learn a bit, and understand how much work, which is my “Passion,” to promote books. Have a question? Please don’t hesitate to ask in my Comment Section. I’d be happy to help. And check out my page of, “Catherine’s Tips and Advice on Book Promotions” while your here. There is some awesome stuff for you!
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HAPPY BOOK PROMOTING!

“Lyon Book Promotions by Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon” “-)

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