Links:
A.  Audio
B.  Blogging
C.  Computer Stuff
D.  Children’s/Family Sites
E.  For Women Entrepreneurs & Networking
F.  Newsletters, Ezines and more
G.  For Teachers and Homeschoolers
H.  Writer’s Stuff and Fairs/Conferences
I.   Canada
J.   United States/International
L.  Misc. Links for Writers & Publishers
M.  POD, Epublishing etc.
N.  Marketing Help
O.  Major Publishers
P.  Highly Recommended Novels
Q.  Great Books by Self-published Authors
R.  Fun and Entertainment

Part I

A.  Audio:
Moonbeam Series – old-fashioned fairy stories (chapter books)
Laughing Through Life – Autobiography of bestselling author, J. Robert Whittle

B.  Blogging:
Blog Wild! - a superb book on how to blog for business
Self-Publishing Basics – sister site for Self-Publishing.com

C.  Computer Stuff:
Monica Works – Web design, development and graphics – View a sample here
Create free PDF documents
Lookup IP – find the address of your computer

D.  Children’s/Family Sites:
Moonbeam Series – old-fashioned fairy stories and audio books for ages 4-10
Violet the Pilot Series – great series about a little girl who is a pilot Sunny’s Grand Adventure – children’s book for 4-10.
Just For Kids Who Love Books – kid’s books recommended by a teacher Children’s Writing Supersite.
Canadian Children’s Book Centre

E.  For Women Entrepreneurs & Networking
Small business loans - for Canadian Women-owned businesses only.
Roaring Women – Networking, Motivation and Coaching
Wendy Hearn Coaching Services – Business, Personal and Life Coaching

F.  Newsletters, Ezines and more:
Author Marketing Expert – Turning authors into success stories
WriteABookNow.com - Steve Manning’s eLetter of fab tips on writing etc.
Write 4 Kids - Website with newletter on writing for Children
How To Write a Tips booklet - Paulette Ensign’s useful advice on publishing your own
Writers Weekly – free weekly newsletter for writers
Ask Jeeves – ask any question to search the internet ie., Indie-publishing
About.com – fabulous site to learn about anything!

G.  For Teachers and Homeschoolers:
Teens Read Too - Great Teen Site with contest for free books!
Canadian Homeschool Resources
Canadian Teacher Magazine
Canadian Federation of Teachers
BC Teacher-Librarian Assoc. (BCTLA) – Bookmark Magazine
Teacher-Librarian – Journal for T-L Professionals (USA)
Useful Education Links
Homeschooling Today Magazine – USA, Christian based.

H.  Writer’s Stuff and Fairs / Conferences
SIWC: Surrey Int. Writer’s Conference, Surrey, BC – don’t miss it!
Publishers Weekly
Independent Publisher Awards (IPPYs) and book services
Vancouver BC Int. Writers and Readers Festival- a huge festival of writing/authors
Festival of the Written Word – Sechelt, BC – very popular
Winnipeg, MB: Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival
Ottawa, ON: International Writer’s Festival
Northwest Science Fiction Resources
Book Expo America
Bowker – purchase ISBNs, Online book databases etc.
Copyright registration forms
Small Publishers Assn of North America
The Publishing Law Center
Find a Publicist or Copywriter

I. Canada
Media Finder – Canada and USAAssoc. of Book Publishers of BC - useful info for book publishers
Canada Literacy Award – it’s hidden (not a direct link)
Find a Canadian Postal Code
Association of Canadian Publishers
National Library of Canada – FREE ISBN’s / CIP’s – Canadian Publishers
Canadian Bookseller’s Association
Vancouver Public Library
Canadian Library Gateway
Canadian Writer’s Journal
Federation of BC Writers
Canadian Author’s Assoc. (CAA)

J.  United States / International
Media Finder – Canada and USA magazines, newspapers, newsletters etc.
Ingram Book Company – distribution

L.  Misc. Links for Writers and Publishers
Joyce Sandilands (me) Info used at SIWC on Staking Your Claim on WWW
J. Robert Whittle at Author’s Den – also entry to an invaluable/interesting site
2morrow writing & document design - Laurel Hickey
Desktop Publishing – design our book covers – samples here
- great publishing tips too.
Marketing/Publishing Services – successful author now shares tips
WriteABookNow.com - Steve Manning’s Newsletter/tips on writing
Resources for Authors- many different and useful links
Self Publishing Info – buy a howto manual that pulls no punches
Precision Proofreading – Proofreading and author of “101 Punctuation Tips”
CoVE Services - Copywriting, press releases, editing, brochures, flyers etc.
Book Arts Links
Online Review of Books - has great links for independent writers/publishers
Midwest Book Review – great source for reviewers/reviews/publishing info
TimeFinders.net - Resources and coaching for women
Storymind.com - writing tips, newsletter, programs for writers Great Links!
Online Writing Courses - Writing and other courses. Reasonable prices.
Writer Advice – all sorts of info, links, get free advertising
Web site promotion - from the E-Business Tutor
Annie Jennings, Publicist - book publicity seminars, marketing, promo ideas

M. Epublishing, etc:
The Easy way to Write and Publish E-books
Canadian E-Authors
Links to Digital Books and resources

N.  Marketing Help:
Marketing Expert | Internet Marketing – Improve your marketing results with the help of leading marketing experts: includes tips and 2 blogs.

O.  Major Publishers:
Harper Collins (UK)
Penguin Putnam (Canada) – manuscript submission info
Simon & Shuster
Scholastic

P.  Highly Recommended Novels:
Whitlands Publishing - autographed copies, feel-good novels, Canadian bestsellers direct from publisher
J. Robert Whittle – bestselling Canadian author, Lizzie Srs., Victoria Chronicles, Whispers Across Time, Race For a Treasure etc.
Joyce Sandilands – author of  Moonbeam Series, Whispers Across Time etc.
Lizzie Series – four-book historical adventure series set in London, England by J. Robert Whittle
Victoria Chronicles – 3-book historical novel series set in Pacific NW 1900-1919, 2 bestsellers + a gold medal IPPY winner
Moonbeam Series – old-fashioned fairy stories (chapter books) and audio books used by ESL classes in California

Q.  Great Books by self-published authors …
Novels by Janet Elaine Smith – many with a Scottish theme
Wild Tulips - by Beth Bruno, school psychologist’s tales of parenting
Books Northwest.com – promoting NW US and Canadian authors
Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Tips – writing, marketing, publishing help
Marketing Without Megabucks – marketing strategies by Shel Horowitz
Read Southwest! for and about writers, publishers and titles of the Southwest.

Agatha’s Journey – A self-publishing experience and resulting book.
Stonebridge Press – Publishers of books about Japan
Snowcap Press - Publishers of books on adoption, etc.