January 9, 2009
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged 2009, blogging, blogs, goals, New Year
Hi everyone!
Happy New Year! I hope, like me, you had a great holiday season.
What are your goals for 2009?
One of my main business goals this year is to blog more frequently. Last year I started quite a few blogs with the best of intentions, but I’m afraid to say that I did not manage to keep them as up-to-date as I would have liked. What with corporate job stresses, illness and family commitments, I was unable to find my ‘blogging groove’. This year will be different. I know that I need to plan and to focus, but I fully intend to get into my ‘blogging groove’ and update my blog portfolio on a very regular basis.
The advantages of achieving my blog goals include:
- I will create more content on my sites to help SEO.
- It will improve my communication with readers (old & new).
- It will create more opportunities for comments and feedback from readers.
- It will help to build relationships with readers & customers.
- It will develop my writing skills.
- I will create potential content for articles and eBooks.
Please, please feel free to contact me if you feel that I am not updating this blog as often as you think I should!!
Thanks for reading and come back real soon!!…
December 2, 2008
· Filed under Barefoot Books · Tagged Barefoot Books, book recommendation, book review, Caitlin Matthews, children's books, Niamh Cusack, Olwyn Whelan, recommended reading, Tales From Celtic Lands
Tales from Celtic Lands – hardbook with two story CDs
Read together – all ages; Read alone – 8 to 12 years £15.99
About the book – These joyous stories, songs and blessings of the Celtic peoples from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany create an irresistible magic both for descendants of the Celts and those from other traditions around the world. The book contains fascinating and authorative insights into Celtic history and traditions with lavish, Celtic-style illustrations making this book an heirloom that will enchant both boys and girls alike.
About the author – Caitlin Matthews is a writer, singer and storyteller who since childhood has had a love of myths and legends. She has written several titles for Barefoot including Fireside Stories and The Barefoot Book of Princesses.
About the illustrator – Olwyn Whelan gained a post graduate diploma in illustration from Edinburgh College of Art. She has illustrated several titles for Barefoot including The Barefoot Book of Princesses, The Barefoot Book of Pirates and The Barefoot Book of Knights.
About the narrator – Niamh Cusack is a highly acclaimed actress who has played major title roles with the Royal Shakespeare company. She also narrates The Faery’s Gift for Barefoot Books.
To order Tales from Celtic Lands click here.
July 13, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized
Hello & welcome to my new Barefoot Books blog!
Barefoot Books
My name is Annette Kerr and I am a Barefoot Books Stallholder, living in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
I’ve set up this blog to allow me to interact with my customers, with book reviews, news, events and special offers. I also intend to have a go at video blogging.
As well as keeping you up-to-date with Barefoot Books, I would also like to use this blog to share my experiences as a parent, and to offer hints and tips re other childrens products and services.
I hope you will enjoy following my blog, which I intend to update at least once per week. Please interact with me by leaving comments, and if you like what you see, please do spread the word and tell all your friends to visit The Barefoot Blogger!
Thanks for reading!
Annette
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