FREEZE FRAME (formerly Mid-Coast's Undercover) TO PLAY AT THE 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES IN THOMASTON, MAINE AT 5:00-9:00 pm - Monday, July 4, 2011

FREEZE FRAME, which was HOT for the Summer Solstice--until the rainstorm, when all the bands had to take cover and protect instruments--will be the featured band for this year's 4th of July celebration in Thomaston, Maine. FREEZE FRAME features all kinds of music, from rock to classic rock, disco, country, blues, r&b, funk, soul and old standards. The lineup includes a female lead singer; female on keys/synth/organ; two saxmen who play: soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, congas, bongos, timbales, flute and clarinet; bass; guitar; and drums.

FREEZE FRAME will have you dancing and singing. We are available for all types of events, including but not limited to weddings, parties, outdoor events, corporate events, and whatever else you can think of. Our website will be going live soon. If interested in booking a party, event or wedding, please call 207-689-7809 and ask for Harry. We play anywhere in the State of Maine.

FREEZE FRAME (formerly Mid-Coast's Undercover) TO PLAY AT SUMMER SOLSTICE, ROCKLAND, MAINE JUNE 18, 2011

What could be better than music, dancing in the streets, lobstah, shopping and desserts? You can find it all at the Summer Solstice in Rockland, Maine on June 18, 2011. The band FREEZE FRAME will be playing. This show/dance band is a must-see. The lineup includes two saxmen who also play congas, bongos, timbales, flute and clarinet as well as soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone; keys/synth/organ; a fabulous female lead singer from the Portland area; guitar; bass; and drums. Everyone in this 7 piece band sings, so the harmonies are incredible.
Come bring your dancing shoes to this great event. Most stores are open late, and the street will be closed to vehicular traffic to make room for dancing.

FREEZE FRAME is available for weddings, parties, outdoor events, corporate events, and any event where you need a pro band that can do it all -- music is: rock, classic rock, blues, rhythm & blues, soul, funk, country, old standards, etc. The website will be live by the end of June, 2011. For bookings, please contact Harry at 207-689-7809.

Writing Services Available

I'm pleased to offer writing services at reasonable rates. Need help writing content for a brochure, a website, or need help with a business letter? Why not let me do it for you? My background includes a B.A. in creative writing and in English; a J.D. with extensive legal writing, including writing effective business letters and other documents; and many years of writing everything from articles to professional bios. If interested, you can contact me at mainewriter4U@gmail.com. I will work with you to ensure your satisfaction with the finished product. Email me so that we can discuss what type of writing you need. Quick turnaround time. Will have website completed soon; right now I will be taking orders by email. I will contact you after I hear from you so we can discuss the direction of your project and so that I can get details, your goal, etc. Please send phone number and indicate what type of writing service you need.

Writing Class: www.ed2go.com

This website was an incredible find. Ed2go at http://www.ed2go.com/ offers classes on many subjects, including writing. I took a few courses with instructor Steve Alcorn, who taught more in an online semester than I had ever learned in college. There are basic writing courses, advanced courses, courses in mystery writing, resume writing, technical writing, and dozens of other courses. If you are interested in writing fiction, I highly recommend Ed2go and Steve Alcorn's classes. The classes last for approximately six weeks and yes, there is homework, but the learning experience is great. You get to interact with your teacher and with other students in the class. You will have help with your ideas, book or whatever you are writing, and there are materials available for downloading or printing. I was disappointed when my classes ended. This website also offers courses in computers, language, and just about any subject you can think of. Highly recommended.

MWPA: Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance

MWPA, or the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance (no apostrophes) can be found online at: http://www.mainewriters.org/. It is a dynamic group for published authors, wannabe authors, poets, publishers, and people interested in supporting a writing organization. MWPA offers many different events during the year, such as writers' conferences, a chapbook competition, awards for non-fiction, fiction, poetry, etc. to authors who are members, pitch-to-agents conferences, writing retreats, and it provides lists to many literary events in the State of Maine. It offers a website complete with a forum and guest blogging. It also has a quarterly newsletter called Maine in Print which features some outstanding articles and interviews with successful and some well-known authors.
The Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56419552174.
Please check out this non-profit organization which has done so much for writers in this state. If you live elsewhere, check Google (use state name and the word "writers" and either "group" or "association") for a similar organization in your state. For example, North Carolina has The North Carolina Writers' Network; Connecticut has Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. Some states have more than one such group.
Many of these groups are non-profit organizations. Maine's MWPA has been in existence for thirty-five years.
For more information, contact www.mainewriters.org or call 207-228-8263. MWPA is offering special membership discounts (December, 2010) for gifts and referrals. See website for details.

PoemsforAllOccasions

Please check out http://www.poemsforalloccasions.com/. This is a chance to have a poem, toast, speech, roast or story made for a friend or loved one for a special (or ordinary) occasion. You provide the information, and we'll provide the poetry or whatever you'd like. This can be printed out on your end or we can send it on special designer paper, with or without a frame. Inexpensive and thoughtful gift.

Writer's Digest Magazine: A Must for Writers

If you are serious about writing that novel, non-fiction book, or book of another genre, you should consider subscribing to Writer's Digest. It is chock-full of information about crafting characters, prompts, ideas, creating villains, genre writing, how to get agents, how to get your book published, best websites for writers, how to get your poetry published, interviews with successful writers and how they achieved their success, and helpful information about writing, freelancing, and other types of writing such as copy writing.
I just looked at the issue from May/June 2010 again and was amazed at how many useful and informative articles there are about the craft (art) of writing, websites, and lots of the above. It gives a generally quiet profession--with the exception of your children or barking dogs in the background--some much-needed company. Sit with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and get some great tips that you might not have gotten anywhere else.
Also, check out http://www.writersdigest.com/ (without the apostrophe). It is chock-full of writing advice for established and new writers. The website is invaluable; used in addition to the magazine, you are armed for the serious business of writing.