National Arbor Day - Día Nacional del Árbol

Visit the site to find your area: https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/dates.cfm

National Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plan trees. According to history, it is always celebrated on the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates throughout the year based on best tree planting times in their area. 

LuzDelMes supports Arbor Day campaign by Rina Soldevilla in Peru.

 

#LuzDelMes 🌠 apoya el proyecto ambientalista de Rina Soldevilla

 El Día Nacional del Árbol es un día festivo en el que se anima a los individuos y grupos a plantar árboles. Según la historia, siempre se celebra el último viernes de abril, pero muchos estados observan el Día del Árbol en diferentes fechas durante todo el año en función de los mejores tiempos de plantación de árboles en su área. Visite el sitio para encontrar su área: https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/dates.cfm

El Proyecto de Solidaridad #LuzDelMes sigue dejando huella más allá de las fronteras y apoya la campaña de reforestación de la poeta y ambientalista Rina Soldevilla. ¡Felicidades y bendiciones por ésta gran campaña.  

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

Maritza M. Mejia at Spring Writer's Conference 2019 - Author for Authors

Author Maritza M. Mejia presents "Social Media Visibility and Marketing  Tools" at the Writers Conference along with other talented authors and speakers at the Spring Writer’s Conference on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place. 

This year presentation: Social Media Visibility

Awesome interview with B Uneke Magazine.Thank you for your great job and opportunity to read one of my environmental poems.🌎 #LuzDelMes 🌠

Bilingual Author's Interview 2019

Meet the organizers Holly Fox Vellekoop, Marshall Frank, and Valerie Allen 

For more information: www.AuthorsforAuthors.

Last year participation:

Do you know the THREE Cs for Marketing promotion? 
Author Maritza M. Mejia discussed it at the Writer's Conference 2018 in Melbourne,Fl 

Thank you for your participation and support!

Author Maritza M. Mejia's Interview with Gene & Kathryn from Breward Authors Society at Spring Writer's Conference in Melbourne, FL. 2018. Thank you! #LuzDelMes.

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

¿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

https://www.hildafusion.com/articulo5-m10

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

Website:www.luzdelmes.com

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.                   

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.

Enjoy your experience!

Maritza Martínez Mejía, AWA

Blog: http://luzdelmes.blogspot.com/

Web: http://www.luzdelmes.com/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Maritza-Martinez-Mejia/e/B009DKDXFW

Hazel Eyes/Ojos Avellana Blog Tour

TEN YEARS CELEBRATION!!!

Hazel Eyes supports Human Dignity Campaign projects around the world

Jan. 1^st /06   Hazel Eyes Timeline

Jan. 9^th /10   Hazel Eyes Development

Apr. 9^th /10  Presenting Hazel Eyes

Apr.20^th/10  Hazel Eyes lived

Sep.22 ^th/10  Hazel Eyes Description

Dec. 31^st/10  Hazel Eyes first reviews

2011-2015    Hazel Eyes Exhibition and Interviews

April 20/15   Celebrating FIVE years of Hazel Eyes Book Trailer

Aug. 21/15   Hazel Eyes Spanish Translation Available: Ojos avellana is born!

June 3er/16   Hazel Eyes Best Nonfiction Book Translation English to Spanish

June 3er/ 16  Ojos Avellana: Best eBook-Nonfiction

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!

Website: http://www.luzdelmes.com   

Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/zyxh8rs

B&N: http://tinyurl.com/gwudydq

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

Website:www.luzdelmes.com

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.