Book marketing newbie:

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Yvonne DiVita:

Hmmm…Bill, first of all Texting is not a fad. (people thought websites were... Read Entire Comment

April L. Hamilton:

Ms. DiVita - You raise some good points. I’m an author who’s chosen... Read Entire Comment

Bill Stephens:

I’m not convinced that text messaging will not go the way of the C.B. Radio... Read Entire Comment

LeslieAnn Butler:

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Richard Guy:

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Angela Hoy:

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Yvonne DiVita:

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Author:

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chris:

we have posted a form that easily allows anyone affected by this to personally contact the... Read Entire Comment

Yvonne DiVita:

Latest updates on this issue - a letter on Amazon’s website discussing why... Read Entire Comment

Bookmarketing newbie:

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bill stephens:

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