This week I rebooted the interview series, with a particular focus on writers and authors, over at BlogTalk Radio. My plan is to offer these interviews three times a month. Sign up for notifications here.

Yesterday’s interview was with James Palmer, professional writer, science fiction novelist, and Dadpreneur! James and I talked a bit about his career and what it takes to succeed as a working writer. Our interview focused on some key ideas form his NEW ebook: Social Media for Writers: How to Market Yourself and Your Book Using Facebook, MySpace, Blogs, Podcasting, and Other Social Networks and Media.

Simply click on the player button in the visual following, LISTEN with pleasure, and learn. Listen for James’ special offer, near the end of the radio show.

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Mine isn’t on the best list … sniff, sniff.

On the other hand, it’s not on the worst list either.

How many of the best blogs do you read?

I read 3: Seth Godin’s blog, The Official Google Blog, and, occasionaly, Mashable.

If you want to learn how to be a better blogger or just need/want to be a better informed blogger then ADD at least 1 on these blogs to your reader feed.

“Introducing Coach Sappho’s Single Lesbian Bloggers”

If you’re a Single Lesbian who is a Blogger, or wants to Blog, scoot on over and let Barb know.

I stumbled onto his blog via my pal Andy Wibbels.

Here’s what annoys the hell out of me with Yaro and guys like him!

The headline of his latest Blogging Tips Newsletter, which just arrived in my inbox, is:

Blogging is going to make you rich Lyle

BS! Yaro!

YES, some bloggers ARE making good coin. Most aren’t. The bloggers who are making big money (and I’m not sure I trust their claims) are few and far between.

Many hypesters like Yaro make money by playing on our egos. They promote or imply you can Get-Rich-Quick. NOT!

Now don’t get wrong. Yaro has some great ideas and valuable tips. BUT, you are NEVER going to get rich quickly following his advice OR ANYONE else’s.

You WILL and CAN make money as blogger.

BUT, it take WORK and CONSISTENT CONTENT RICH blogging.

I’m a firm believer in the notion that you should, “Do What You Love and The Money Will Follow”.

If you blog, they will come. And, OVER TIME you can make money. BUT, the key is consistency, dedication, and WORK!

I’ll be ‘reporting in’ on progress and lack thereof here.

And, I’ll be posting daily excerpts from my novel over at www.LyleTLachmuth.com

It’s not too late for YOU to participate.

Two of my most favourite experts in ONE SPOT!

From Andy’s blog:

"Conventional wisdom tells us that success is all
about perseverance. Never giving up. Sticking to it when the “going
gets rough.” After all, quitters never win and winners never quit.
Right?

Nothing could be further from the truth. Find out
why New York Times Bestselling author, Seth Godin, recommends that you
quit. And, quit right now. On Thursday, June 21st at 2pm ET,
you will learn why quitting may be the best thing you can do for the
growth of your business, your relationships, your career and your
happiness. This the strategy that Jack Welch, Olympic athletes, Apple
Computer and other greats use to become the “best in the world.”

Join us for this live call with Seth and Andy on Thursday, June 21st at 2pm Eastern Time.  On the call, you will discover:

• Why quitting may the best thing you can do for your business (and your life)
• How to become the “best in the world” at what you do
• When to quit a project, relationship or idea and when to stick it out
• Why the best in the world quit all the time – and why you should too!

Register now for this call."

You won’t want to miss my special guest, Andy Wibbels.

Andy is the author of Blogwild! A Guide for Small Business Blogging. Andy’s been blogging for more than 6 years, is "The Original Blogging Evangelist", and as far as I’m concerned knows more about blogging than most anyone else! 
 

Andy
is funny, frank, rambunctious, and smart! I know you’ll enjoy the call
and learn tons about blogging and other things media wise. I’m looking
forward to hearing the story of his Genre Busting^(TM) career and to Andy’s insights into the future of blogging.

You can get the inside scoop on Andy’s book at www.GOblogwild.com

DATE: Tuesday, June 26^th

TIME: 3:00 pm MDT, 2:00 pm PDT, 4:00 pm CDT, 5:00 pm EDT

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For call in details send a blank email here

My frustration is never seeming to have the time to do them. Nor the time to
do the blogging I seem "called" and compelled to do.

So, I am about to embark on an experiment.

"Morning Blog Pages”

My hope is that by blogging, at least some aspects, of what would normally
be part of my Morning Pages I will make my Muse happy.

Rest assured though that I will spare you the b-tching, sorrow, whining, and
angst that sometimes comprises too much of my Morning Pages.

Of course, I make this commitment the day before I leave for a camping weekend
– no electricity, no computer. But, one has to start when one is inspired.