1.  How can I not include these two!  Thanks to Chris, the Story Reading Ape, and to Malcolm Archibald for the shout-outs:

#Read NEW RELEASE – ‘Repent at Leisure’ by #Author Stevie Turner

https://malcolmarchibald.wordpress.com/

2.  Good one from Haddon Musings on age and creativity:

WORTH READING – CREATIVITY AND AGE

3.  Thanks to Rachel Poli and re-blog by Chris, the Story Reading Ape for these April/May writing competitions:

April/May 2016 Contests

4.  Thanks to Cow Pasture Chronicles and re-blog by Don Massenzio for this one on blogging for beginners:

Blogging for the Beginners

5.  Don’t forget to cast your votes in the Bloggers Bash Awards!  Thanks for the reminder Hugh’s Views and News, and re-blog from Chris, the Story Reading Ape:

It’s Time For All Bloggers To Unite – A Bloggers Bash Announcement

6.  Thanks to Have We Had Help? and re-blog by Chris, the Story Reading Ape for this one on how to add a table of contents to an e-book:

https://havewehadhelp.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/how-to-add-a-table-of-contents-to-an-ebook-video-tutorial/

7.  Thanks to Chris, the Story Reading Ape for this excerpt from Jane Friedman’s article on 10 questions to ask before committing to any e-publishing service:

10 Questions to Ask Before Committing to Any E-Publishing Service…

8.  Check out ‘Real Writers Don’t Self-Publish’ by Kristen Lamb (re-blog by Smorgasbord):

https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/04/05/real-writers-dont-self-publish-part-2/

9.  Thanks to DIY author and re-blog by Chris, the Story Reading Ape on how to self-publish with KDP:

http://goo.gl/yGy0Vu

10.  Sally Cronin is advertising free book promotion on her blog Smorgasbord (re-blog by Chris, the Story Reading Ape).

https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2016/04/07/smorgasbord-free-promotions-for-bloggers-and-authors-restarting-18th-april/

11.  Thanks to Lisa  Shambrook and re-blog by Chris, the Story Reading Ape for this one on how to create a strong author platform:

https://thelastkrystallos.wordpress.com/2016/04/06/how-to-create-a-strong-author-platform-that-works-for-you/