Helping Other Writers

The purpose of the Boomers-Write site is to help writers not only learn more about their craft, but also give writers an opportunity to showcase their talents.

Learn about writing genres, how to overcome writer's block, prepare a proper manuscript, synopsis, query letter or book proposal.

Get important writing tips and find out such things as how to find a publisher, self-publish and get an agent. Learn about copyright, book contracts, ISBN number, critiques and collaborating.

Find out why it's so important to have a web site, network with others and learn how to market your books.

But most importantly, come and share your writing. A long list of genres are available for you to add your creativity to. Share your work and receive valuable feedback from others.

Oct 11, 2017

About Me

Learn about author and editor, Martha Jette, who operates the Boomers Write site.

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Oct 03, 2017

March Newsletter

The March issue of Glimpses of the Paranormal can be found here.

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Oct 03, 2017

Glimpses of the Paranormal Newsletter - Nov. 2010

Glimpses of the Paranormal Newsletter for November 2010.

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Jul 18, 2017

2011 Predictions

Some predictions for 2011.

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May 25, 2017

Get Paid/Freelancing

Find out where to go to get paid freelance writing jobs.

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Aug 08, 2016

Toronto offers many Dog Friendly Hotels

Toronto residents or those visiting the city can feel confident knowing there are plenty of places they can stay where their canine friends will be welcomed

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Jun 21, 2016

What is Possession?

The idea of possession whereby a demon takes over a person’s body goes back to ancient Mesopotamia when people believed spirits brought all forms of physical

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Jun 21, 2016

Newsletter - September 2010

Glimpses of the Paranormal Newsletter for September 2010.

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Apr 20, 2016

History of Demons and Possession – Part 2

Today we know that people of nearly every culture on Earth believe in some kind of evil entity. In India, the Hindus call the demons Asuras and in ancient

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Apr 20, 2016

Witch Lights in Forest at Six Nations Reserve - Part 2

The CHAPS team has also investigated claims of paranormal activity at the Six Nations Reserve in Oshweken en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohsweken,_Ontario near

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Apr 20, 2016

Ghost Hunters spooked at Haunted Toronto Theater – Part 1

Imagine stepping into a huge theatre like Hamilton Place in Hamilton, Ontario at night – in the dark – alone. Then imagine being in an even larger venue

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Aug 12, 2014

Favorite Links

See our list of favorite sites.

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Mar 18, 2014

Atlantis Blueprint puts lost Civilization in Antarctica before the Last Ice Age

Title: The Atlantis Blueprint Unlocking The Mystery Of A Long-Lost Civilization Authors: Rand Flem-Ath & Colin Wilson © Copyright 2000 Published by: Little,

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Nov 03, 2013

Boomers Write

A writing site for those over 50, with all genres, writing information and tips, a place to post.

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Jul 03, 2013

Dress your Dog in Style this Summer

With the warmer weather more Toronto dog owners will be taking their pets out for walks in the neighborhood, downtown and at local parks. While they show

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Jul 03, 2013

Is Cocoa Mulch really Toxic to Dogs?

Toronto and Hamilton area dog rescue groups have received an email warning once again about the dangers of cocoa mulch to dogs. But is this garden mulch

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Jul 03, 2013

Crime Books

Books about crimes can be found here.

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Jul 03, 2013

Contracts

What you need to look for and avoid in book contracts.

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Jul 03, 2013

Get Published

A place for writers to get all the information they need to get their work published, including publishing options, manuscript form, collaborating, query letters, critiques, book proposals, copyright

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Mar 18, 2011

Contribute to Boomers

Would you like to share your knowledge about boomers? Great, find out how you can submit your story or tip here.

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Dec 10, 2010

Business

You can submit your business article or story here.

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Nov 17, 2010

50 Things Under $50 to Promote Your Book

This is a guest article from Penny Sansevieri, author of 5 books including Book To Bestseller.

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Nov 15, 2010

7th Book to be Released Soon!

As owner of this site, I am thrilled to announce that my 7th book, co-written with Dawn Colclasure, will soon be released. Here is the press release for

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Nov 10, 2010

What mask are you wearing?

Masks you say, not the ones that we wear on Halloween, I am talking about the ones that we have had to put on in our lives to get by in our families,

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Sep 20, 2010

Newsletters

A page where you can sign up to receive my newsletters.

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Sep 20, 2010

A DREAM VISIT FROM MY LATE HUSBAND THIS MORNING - 09/07/10

A DREAM VISIT FROM MY LATE HUSBAND THIS MORNING - 09/07/10 By HJSWritergal As you may already know from my group on Nostalgia HD, MEDIUMS AND LOST PALLIES

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Sep 20, 2010

BURNING QURANS AND BRIDGES

BURNING QURANS AND BRIDGES By HJSWritergal Like most sane and loving people I know and hang with both physically and virtually, I was raised to respect

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Sep 09, 2010

The R.I.D.G.E. Team’s first Investigation – Part 2

The newly formed R.I.D.G.E. Team (http://www.theridgeteam.ca) (The Researching, Investigating and Debunking Ghostly Encounters Team) in Hamilton, Ontario

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Sep 09, 2010

New Hamilton Team to investigate the Unknown – Part 1

The R.I.D.G.E. Team (http://www.theridgeteam.ca) (Researching, Investigating and Debunking Ghostly Encounters Team) is a new ghost hunters and paranormal

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Sep 09, 2010

The Rooms at the End of the Hall

Since my Mother started her journey with brain cancer in the middle of January this year, she has been a patient in three different hospitals; one for

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Aug 05, 2010

Harriette J. Schwartz

Interview of writer and author Harriette J. Schwartz.

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Aug 05, 2010

Autobiography

Learn what you need to know to write an autobiography.

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Jun 25, 2010

Poem on Unemployment

Unwanted Intellect Everyday he sits in his cave and watches in amazement At the world as it goes on in circles of debasement He feels

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Jun 25, 2010

My Boss

I want to share my complaint about my boss. I am a Security Officier and today my boss yells at me for no reason. He is on med's and served in the Army,

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Jun 25, 2010

DRIVERS IN IL

Drivers in IL are crazy. It doesn't matter the weather either. What Planet Do You Live ON. It is not Earth. You live on cell phones, PDA's, Loud Music,

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Jun 25, 2010

The Ten Commandments of Getting Organized Today

I. The Ten Commandments: The Simple Way to Organize Your Household A. The First Commandment You must not have other plans or possible distractions.

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Jun 04, 2010

My Computer

omygod, a complaint department. for real I suppose now overwhelmed and not knowing exactly where to begin . . I have compiled a long list of things I

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Jun 04, 2010

Book Review – Above Top Secret

By Jim Marrs Published by The Disinformation Company Ltd. © Copyright 2008 ISBN: 978-1- 934708-09-5 284 Pages The web site AboveTopSecret.com is the basis

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Jun 04, 2010

A Case Against Coincidence

Is there really such a thing as coincidence, or does everything happen for a reason? I truly believe there is a reason for every place we go and

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Jun 04, 2010

Pyramid Power

By Psychic-Magic contributor T. R. Jackson Is there any truth to “pyramid power”? Does the shape, size and/or orientation of the structure imbue it with

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Jun 04, 2010

Colors & Chakras

By Psychic-Magic Contributor Aly Shepherd Colors are important in our lives; perhaps more important than we realize. Colors have meaning, and we can better

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Jun 04, 2010

Out of Body Experiences

By Psychic-Magic contributor MK Romero OBE stands for Out of Body Experience. What is an OBE? It’s when your consciousness leaves your body and hovers

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Jun 04, 2010

Manifesting: Where Your Attention Goes Your Energy Flows

There’s a lot of talk about manifesting. The DVDs The Secret and What the (Bleep) Do We Know tell us that we can manifest whatever we want in life: a successful

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Jun 04, 2010

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy/Critical Mass

By Psychic-Magic contributor Frank D'Arcy Whenever some major event takes place, there are people who find a “prophecy” that predicted it. I wonder, however,

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Jun 04, 2010

Possessed by Spirits of the Dead? – Part 4

Swedish physician, psychologist and paranormal researcher, Dr. Carl Wickland (1861-1945) became the first medically trained person to view mental illness

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Jun 04, 2010

Devil Comes to Challenge my Faith - Part 1

One early morning back in 1994, I sat at my bedroom mirror in my Flamborough, Ontario (now a part of the City of Hamilton) home applying my makeup. I’d

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Jun 04, 2010

Old Shopping Mall had its own Ghost

When the Paranormal Hauntingsp,/a> team was called to investigate a haunting at a local Hamilton, Ontario shopping mall, they must have wondered how such

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Jun 04, 2010

Cord Cutting

By Karen Howard of Psychic Magic Some years ago I learned a “cord cutting” technique I’ve passed on to many of my clients. We are “attached” to one another

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Jun 04, 2010

WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?

From Psychic-Magic staffer Renji Carl Gustav Jung, the psychoanalyst, used the term synchronicity to describe meaningful coincidences. We see it all the

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Jun 04, 2010

ACCURACY OF “PSYCHIC” READINGS

By Psychic-Magic editor Karen Howard I belong to a group called Psychic Business Owners on www.LinkedIn.com. Recently someone named Rene asked the following:

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