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Thomas Umstattd Jr. is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast, the longest running book marketing podcast in the world. He also hosts Author Update, and the Christian Publishing Show. Thomas helps authors build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about.

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How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck: Advice to Make Any Amateur Look Like a Pro

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Thomas Jr. said: " This is a great overview of the fundamentals of video shooting. Thankful there is an audiobook version. "

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The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable

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“Make your choice, adventurous Stranger,
Strike the bell and bide the danger,
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― C.S. Lewis, The Magician's Nephew

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“Affliction is often that thing which prepares an ordinary person for some sort of an extraordinary destiny.”
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Sep 28, 2011 02:27PM

Roxanne wrote: "Welcome to Goodreads, Thomas, and thanks again for the wonderful webinar you did for ACFW. I hope you will do many more!"

Thanks! I'm glad to be here. I hope to do more as well.

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message 1: by Roxanne

Sep 27, 2011 05:42AM

Welcome to Goodreads, Thomas, and thanks again for the wonderful webinar you did for ACFW. I hope you will do many more!

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