Mill Park Publishing of Eagle, Idaho was created in 2003 by author Elaine Ambrose.
The company facilitates fee-based book publication and marketing for local authors,
organizes writer's retreats, and sponsors a television talk show.

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Elaine's Blog

  • Elaine Ambrose Life Sucks. Laugh Hard.
    Written by Elaine Ambrose
    Written on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 23:30 in Elaine's Blog Read 12 times
  • Elaine Ambrose Life Sucks. Laugh Hard.
    Written by Elaine Ambrose
    Written on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 17:17 in Elaine's Blog Read 22 times
  • Elaine Ambrose "Write by the River" Writer's Retreat is Oct. 5, 2013
    Written by Elaine Ambrose

                          Write by the River”

    Writer’s Retreat

    Saturday, October 5, 2013

    Garden Valley, Idaho

    Writers are encouraged to register now for limited spaces available at the fifth annual “Write by the River” Writer’s Retreat in Garden Valley, only one hour north of Boise.

    This Year’s Theme:

    “How to Write and Market a Blog”

    Featuring International Bloggers Stephanie Worrell, Ken Rodgers, and Elaine Ambrose

    Cost: $60.00

    Sponsored by

    Mill Park Publishing

    Eagle, ID

    You Can be a National Blogger

    Guest speakers Stephanie Worrell, Ken Rodgers, and Elaine Ambrose will explain the joys, challenges, and potential success associated with writing a blog. Key topics will include:

    • How you can write a regular blog
    • Identify your audience
    • Focus on your subject and platform
    • Attract readers
    • Attract paying sponsors
    • Increase exposure through speaking
    • Promote your blog through social media
    • Convert the blog into a web site and book

    Saturday, October 5, 2013

    9:30 am – Registration and Welcome

     

    9:45 – “Your Blog as Witty Diary”

                Speaker: Stephanie Worrell

     

    Stephanie Worrell has enjoyed a successful 25-year career as both a freelance writer and a public relations professional. A highlight of Stephanie’s career is starting Red Sky Public Relations in 2008. Red Sky is one of the top public firms in the country and recently established an office in San Francisco.

    One of the many services offered to Red Sky clients is blog content creation that resonates with their target audiences, along with guiding clients with regard to the “ins and outs” of blog development with the goal of amassing followers in alignment with their brands. Stephanie has attended a wide-variety of blogging conferences, is a regular blogger and social media lover. In conjunction with releasing a new novel this winter, she will be launching a new blog entitled, Skunk River Living.

    11:30 Lunch and Networking

    1:00 pm – “Your Blog as Worldwide Forum”

    Speaker: Ken Rodgers

    Ken Rodgers is a writer, teacher and filmmaker who lives in Boise, Idaho. He has published three books of poetry and recently published an e-book of short stories available on Kindle.

    Ken Rodgers writes and manages two blogs, one at www.kennethrodgers.com and one at www.bravotheproject.com. In addition he has guest blogged at a variety of sites.

    With his wife Betty, Ken is in the final stages of producing and distributing a documentary film about his company of United States Marines at the Siege of Khe Sanh, Vietnam, in 1968. To find out more about the film, titled Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor, visit www.bravotheproject.com.

    2:30 - BREAK – Network and Write

    2:45 – “Your Blog as Your Identity”

    Speaker: Elaine Ambrose

    Elaine owns Mill Park Publishing and is an author of nine books including Menopause Sucks and Drinking with Dead Women Writers. She writes a blog titled “The Midlife Sage” for Annie Jennings PR and a blog titled “Midlife Cabernet” for her web site at www.elaineambrose.com

    4:00 – Networking and Book Signing

    5:00 – Retreat Ends

    Retreat activities will be at the cabin of Elaine Ambrose in Southfork Landing next to the river in Garden Valley. Directions: Drive north of Boise on Highway 55. Turn right at Banks onto State Highway 21. Go about 12 miles, turn right at Alder Creek Road and go over the bridge. Turn right on Freedom Ranch Road into Southfork Landing. Turn right on Southfork Lane.

    “Write by the River”

    Registration Form Due Sept. 5

    Space is Limited

     

    Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    City, State and Zip _______________________________________________________________________________________________

    Email________________________________________

    Vegetarian meals preferred? Circle Yes or No

    Complete, copy and send with $60 check payable to Mill Park Publishing to:

    Mill Park Publishing

    PO Box 1931

    Eagle, ID 83616

    Cost of $60 covers speakers, materials, lunch, and snacks. No refunds after Sept. 10.

    Questions? Need to use a credit card? Call Elaine at (208) 890-8122 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    Past speakers have included acclaimed writers Tony Doerr, Gretchen Anderson, Alan Heathcock, Jennifer Basye Sander, Lance Olsen, Stacy Dymalski, and Amanda Turner. 

    Written on Sunday, 28 April 2013 06:55 in Elaine's Blog Read 90 times
  • Elaine Ambrose MPP Owner is Guest on ABC Sonoran Living Live in Phoenix
    Written by Elaine Ambrose
    MPP Owner is Guest on ABC Sonoran Living Live in Phoenix

    Elaine Ambrose recently appeared as a guest on live television in Phoenix, Arizona. Elaine spoke about her national blog "Midlife Sage" on www.JenningsWire.com.

     

    Written on Sunday, 17 February 2013 19:15 in Elaine's Blog Read 441 times
  • Elaine Ambrose New Book Soon from Mill Park Publishing
    Written by Elaine Ambrose
    Written on Sunday, 17 February 2013 04:43 in Elaine's Blog Read 259 times

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