Books by Amelai Painter

Amelia Painter PO Box D Fostoria, IA 51340 712-580-3117 Marketing Professional Amelia Painter, and the Iowa Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Association, have joined forces and compiled a comprehensive guidebook full of the information needed to fill an inn with guests.	Dream often of owning your own B&B? Learn basic steps to take to your dream come true, while also gaining step-by-step instructions for successfully marketing an B&B on the Internet. Now in an expanded and revised 2nd Edition, this book covers the basics of accepted business standards, but it's greatest value lies on the pages covering Internet marketing topic -- a comprehensive guide for increasing Web site traffic by using proven tips, tools, and techniques. Learn how to attract more customers and optimize your Web site from a marketing perspective. Click on image of book to view contents or to order.
Click on image to order book	Working with Oahu photographer Bruce Foley to create the new book "Discover Oahu: A Pictorial Guide to a Tropical Island Paradise" was an enjoyable experience for me as a writer. Foley did such a nice job of escorting the reader visually to all of the island's most popular attractions, as well as its jungle waterfalls, historic locations, panoramic ridges, and the best surfing in the world. His love of the beauty of the island really comes across in his photography. I also learned a great deal about island history and was especially intrigued with the history of Honolulu's Chinatown. Did you know that Honolulu's Chinatown is reported to be the oldest in the United States? Yes, it dates back 138 years when the name “Chinatown” was first used around 1870. Oahu is truly a unique destination. This travel guide is a MUST HAVE for anyone planning to visit. Purchase at Amazon.com.
Click on image to order book	Greatly expanded and revised, this cookbook is for anyone who appreciates the right combination of fresh ingredients cooked in a simple fashion resulting in fantastic eating that tickles your palate and enlivens your senses! Iowa Innkeepers love to cook and share their wonderful recipes with others. They use fresh seasonal, local, ingredients and turn them into mouth-watering delicious Main Dishes, Wine Dishes, Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Desserts. In America’s Heartland, they are embracing a great culinary tradition, and the indigenous cuisine cooked in an ordinary fashion to produce typical Midwestern fare. The cookbook. is divided into categories for easily locating various recipes. There are recipes for hot or cold weather, from light starters or desserts to hot and filling. In addition to the wide range of original, and some handed-down recipes, the book also includes hints, tips, and valuable information for the taste-conscious cook. Click on the cookbook cover to purchase it online at Amazon.com.

	OUT-OF-PRINT ~ In late 2006, the Iowa Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Association (IBBIA) selected Amelia Painter as an Exclusive Author to create a series of "Discovery Travel Guides." This partnering agreement includes a relationship with the largest online book seller in the world, Amazon.com. The entire travel guide series will be featured on all the Amazon.com and BookSurge partner Web sites. These include Amazon.com, Target.com, Borders.com, Alibris.com, and ABEbooks.com. All of the books in the series will be distributed via BookSurge Direct, Baker & Taylor, Nielsen Bookdata to retail book operations nationwide.

	OUT-OF-PRINT ~ In the early 90s I met the woman that would become the co-author to my first book, Surviving College, her name was Angie Gilfillan. (She later divorced and took back her maiden name "Roberts.") Now, many years have past and our friendship continues to flourish. One day maybe we'll pen another book together as we had a wonderful time getting this one to print!