The Latest Gadget: Amazon's Kindle

Readers and Friends,

In case you hadn't noticed, technological advancements are all around us. Even in the sometimes antiquated publishing industry. With Amazon's Kindle, the newest portable reading device, you may find yourself quite a prolific reader in no time--with access to thousands of books, every major newspaper, and even the leading blogs. All in the palm of your hand.

There have been previous reading devices, but the Kindle has made some dramatic improvements, including how the text appears on the screen...it almost looks liked printed writing. Other advancements allow you read it in sunlight. So you can even bring it to the beach. You can plug in headphones and listen to audiobooks if you want. It has a keyboard built in that allows for easy searching for whatever you desire.

It's lightweight and reasonably priced. The Kindle has received rave reviews from users and from many of the leading authors in the industry. Definitely check it out.

We give it two thumbs up!


Eric

Important Updates

Dear Readers and Friends,

First of all, we hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving with their family and friends!

There are some exciting updates in the Get Between the Covers movement. The 2nd edition will be in stores in mid-January. Planned Television Arts will be running a media campaign featuring a number of radio interviews with Eric on February 5th. Five Star Speakers and Trainers will now be representing Eric for his speaking events with corporations, schools, and associations. We will continue to refine and add programs to our online creative community www.cRADIANCE.com.

Perhaps most importantly, Eric will be running his own Internet radio show "The Creative Mind Behind with Eric Spencer" (www.creativemindbehind.com) beginning in early 2008. The show will feature interviews with authors, musicians, artists, actors, entrpreneurs, and scores of other innovators. The stories behind the stories of those that are changing our world and the way we look at it. And, hopefully, one of the most creative websites to go along with the program. More to come on this front.

Best,

Eric

Updates on the progress of Get Between the Covers

Readers and friends,

Our speaking event at Young Harris College went very well, and Neil and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to meet the faculty and students. For me, it was a special treat, as I got the chance to leave the big buildings of Manhattan for a pleasant drive through the South Carolina and Georgia foothills.

We are planning a number of speaking events with colleges, associations, and corporations coming up. We will certainly let you know when we are going to be in your area. Please contact us if you have an interest in having us come speak to your group on: why (and how) everybody can write a book, your unlimited futures in life, following your passion in everything (including writing), how to overcome obstacles on the path to achieving your goals, how to take life less seriously even with serious dreams to pursue...of course all with a fair amount of humor mixed in.

Some updates on the book:

--The 2nd Edition will be available in bookstores in January (it's already available online)
--Planned Television Arts will be representing us and the book in a media campaign in January
--We are forming partnerships with several corporations and associations that have a shared goal of helping thousands, if not millions, to write books.

And, perhaps most importantly, I promise to maintain this blog on a much more regular basis.

Best,

Eric