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Showing posts with label #Author. Show all posts

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Perfect Readings for Lent - Lectura perfecta para Cuaresma


Hazel Eyes,  an Inspirational Memoir for teenagers and adults. Each chapter takes the reader on a journey to discover the author’s spiritual experience of faith.
Ojos Avellana. 
Ha sido un placer traducir Hazel Eyes al español. Es un recorrido y testimonio de fe, legado para futuras generaciones.


Comments about this book:
By Author Lisa Waters - March 2016


"Reading Author Maritza Martinez Mejia’s Hazel Eyes is somewhat of a mesmerizing memoir. It’s never very easy to write about one’s life, but the author captures the essence of her life in a way that’s unquestionably an outstanding and unbelievable journey. You’ll discover the young life of the author, her struggles and challenges living in Colombia, growing up and being subjected to worldly influences whereby she began to rebel. The author reveals how God touched her and she underwent a transformation not only in life but her views and behavior. During her early adult life she embarked upon a pilgrimage to Monte Carmelo in central Chile where she witnessed a miraculous apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus and you’ll learn how her life progressed. The memoir will leave you in awe, fill you with hope, encourage you to renew your faith, cherish life, believe in the power of the Lord, and most of all bestow the acts of kindness and love upon all mankind."


         Commentarios acerca del Libro nomindado al Carmenluisa Pinto 2016
 y ganador del Latino Book Awards 2016
Por autora Rose Marie Tapia R.

"Un testimonio hermoso de fe. Atrapa al lector desde las primeras páginas, ese es el verdadero talento del escritor. Leí el libro de corrido, sin interrumpir para nada.
Hay similitudes en la historia con la mía: la muerte de mis padres, que me hicieron conectarme con la autora. Me emocionó las escenas de la despedida de su madre.
En fin es un testimonio de amor, fe y esperanza. Felicitaciones a la autora".
Saludos desde Panamá
Rose Marie Tapia R.
Libro Disponible: http://www.amazon.com/Maritza-Martinez-Mejia/e/B009DKDXFW.  
                                                  LuzDelMes Recommended Books

The Good Friday Legend Lives On ​Review By Lisa Waters
"Janet Balletta, created an intriguing story furthering a mermaid legend in her mysterious and magical book titled the Legend of the Colombian Mermaid. It keeps the tradition of this ancient legend going year-after-year occurring on Good Fridays during Easter week. The original legend dating back since 1917 took place in a town called Valledupar in Colombia where a young girl defied her parents and went swimming in the enticing river waters on Good Friday. According to the legend the girl was cursed and turned into a mermaid as she was full of disobedience and did not observe the traditions of Good Friday, a holy day observed by Catholics."  
“Within every heart is a hidden garden. We can neglect it until the weeds take over and the flowers wither and die. Or with the help of Christ, we can care for it and make it a place of beauty, grace, and joy."
      Happy a Blessed Lent!
Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Author, Educator and Translator
Member: FWA, SFWA, SCBWI, Board of Advisors MCBD, Delegado ANLMI
FREE Reading Activities visit: www.luzdelmes.com
Received Crystal Apple, VCB Poetry, Latino Book Awards, Author’s Talk

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

¿Cómo te preparas para un evento de escritores? ~ How to Prepare for an event? ~

Si estás preparándote para asistir a un evento, es importante prepararte y estar listo a disfrutar el momento. Te sugiero los siguientes pasos:

Las ferias o cualquier tipo de exposición para escritores y poetas, es una gran oportunidad para dar a conocer los años de dedicación en producir los libros. 

Son muchos los detalles a tener en cuenta al asistir a un evento internacional o nacional, pero lo más importante es hacerlo con tiempo y paciencia. Yo encuentro muy útil hacer una lista para  lograr el éxito deseado. Ésta es mi lista:
1.     Ordenar libros para venta con tiempo.
2.     Hacer tarjetas de presentación. 
3.     Preparar  muestras de publicidad de acuerdo a su presupuesto.
4.     Elaborar afiche de promoción o stand. 
5.     Abrir un evento en Facebook para invitar a tus contactos.
6.     Usar las redes sociales como Twitter, Facebook, Instagram para promoción.
7.     Hacer un artículo del evento para LinkedIn y montarlo en Pinterest.
8.     Enviar invitaciones por correo electrónico para quien no usa medios sociales.
9.     Preparar el vestuario y accesorios apropiados para cada día del evento.
10.   Preparar la presentación de los libros, ensayarla enfrente del espejo. 
11.   Estar lista para el evento y llegar a tiempo. 
12.  Tomar fotos y compartir con otros autores. Siempre se aprende compartiendo.

¿Me hizo falta algo? Puedes escribir tus ideas en la sección de comentarios. 

Ante todo, ¡disfruta la oportunidad que tienes en tus manos!

Esto son algunas de mis SWAGS (regalitos para mis lectores)
Me encuentras en todos los medios sociales como #LUZDELMES
Libros disponibles en www.luzdelmes.com

                      Puedes ver el artículo en:
                          Visítame Magazine


HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AN EVENT?

There are many details to keep in mind when attending a national or international event, but the most important thing is do it with time and patience. 
I find it very useful to make a list to achieve the desired success. 
This is my check list:

1. Order books for sale on time.
2. Make business cards. 
3. Prepare samples of advertising according to your budget.
4. Bring poster for promotion or stand. 
5. Open an event on Facebook to invite contacts.
6. Use social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for promotion.
7. Make an article for the event to LinkedIn and reassembled on Pinterest.
8. Send invitations by email for those who doesn't use social media.
9. Prepare costumes and accessories appropriate for each day of the event. 
10. Practice presentation in front of the mirror
11. Arrive on time 
12. Take a lot of pictures and share with other authors. You will learn something NEW!
Do I need something else?

Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator
Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.                   

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Conference and Workshop Benefits

After attending a small and massive conference in the same week-end last summer, I would love to share my experience and encourage you to attend the next conference or workshop in your area. It’s a great way to learn, connect with people, and get a fresh perspective of writing. But before you make the decision, I would suggest to consider the following tips:
1. SELECT carefully: Conferences vary from regional and small ones to national and huge events. Are you preparing for one big event with thousands of people around you? Take this in consideration before committing to a conference that doesn’t fit your need. Focus on your convenient goals.
Florida Writers Association  
American Library Association










          
2.  PREPARE watchfully: Revise Conference Schedule, Workshops, Lectures and Locations. Use any App or Website information to plan your own schedule. Reserve in a hotel near the event or at the event. It sounds crazy, but taking a conference in the same hotel you are staying or driving to the venue makes a HUGE difference. Conferences are not only a great source to learn, but also an exhausting experience.

Hotel-Hilton Orlando
 Orange County Convention Center





           

               
3.  BRING essentials : if you are an author be sure to have business cards, enough books, promotional stands, and any swag (free stuff and giveaways offered by vendors at trade shows to encourage attendees to visit their booth). Swags vary according to your budget like bookmarks, pencils, buttons or bracelets. You can create your own Postcard using any Paint program in your computer. This is mine!
  4. FOCUS on your Goals: At the Conference, follow your pre-planned schedule, get on time to lectures and take at lot of photos. If you need brakes, take it! It is important to rest in order to enjoy the conference. Drink plenty of water and have snacks in your purse to avoid long lines. It also helps you save time and money.

Mini-Florida Writers Association 
-One Day-
American Library Association 
- One Week -

5. ENJOY your adventure: At home, prepare for the after-conference. Send thank you cards to people who helped your over the event. Or sent e-mails to appreciate the new friendships you made. Post photos and engage with your audience in Social Media. It’s amazing how the power of technology help you promote your books.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Hazel Eyes/Ojos Avellana Blog Tour

TEN YEARS CELEBRATION!!!

Hazel Eyes supports Human Dignity Campaign projects around the world

Jan. 1st /06   Hazel Eyes Timeline

Jan. 9th /10   Hazel Eyes Development

Apr. 9th /10  Presenting Hazel Eyes

Apr.20th/10  Hazel Eyes lived

Sep.22 th/10  Hazel Eyes Description

Dec. 31st/10  Hazel Eyes first reviews

April 20/15   Celebrating FIVE years of Hazel Eyes Book Trailer
Aug. 21/15   Hazel Eyes Spanish Translation Available: Ojos avellana is born!
June 26/16    Hazel Eyes/ Ojos Avellana at ALA Conference 2016: Author Tour/Filming
Mayo 07/17 Hazel Eyes en la FILBO 


June 22nd/16 : NEW LOOK!

Ojos Avellana paperback proyect 

July 4/16: Ojos Avellana paperback  listo para la imprenta.

July 20/16: Ojos Avellana preparando lanzamiento. Launch at XII Gathering of International Women Writers 

July 28/16: Lanzamiento en el XII Encuentro Internacional de Escritores de Sepr. 11-15, 2016: Ojos Avellana en XII EIDE

Mayo 07/17 Ojos avellana transpasa fronteras. Llegamos a Colombia: Hazel Eyes en la FILBO 


¡GRACIAS RADIO ACCi!

Un honor ser parte de un GRAN proyecto



Book Available - Libro disponible
Maritza Martínez Mejía
Mother, Educator, Bilingual Author and Translator
Recipient of the Crystal Apple Award 2006, VCB Poetry Winner 2015, Author’s Talk Book Award 2016, The Latino Book Awards 2016 and Author’s Talk Book Show 2017.