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I would like to cordially invite you via this blog to join the Anti-Asshat Indie Authors group.

We recently went public. It's a place to chat with indie authors (and readers) who want to stay drama-free and just talk about books or writing. We're all very down-to-earth, and there are genre-specifi... Read more of this blog post »

.:The greatest stories, songs and poems have been written during hard times and in the midst of trials. The greatest poets, writters, musicians, and greatest leaders, have risen in the worst of times and have left behind great lessons and legacies that have help change the world. Their lessons an... Read more of this blog post »

How did I get that lucky? Thank you for adding my book to your TBR list. I really can't wait to share my story with you!

I created my first video, check it out and let me know your thoughts....

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I never meant to neglect this blog for almost three weeks, especially when I've had so much going on--most of it centering around the May 17th release of the third Vasquez and James suspense/romance novel, Finding Jackie .


Ever since Dreamspinner Press set this one free, I've been kept busy with... Read more of this blog post »

In the morning, in eleven hours and forty-three minutes and twelve seconds to be precise, I will rush madly through the streets in my unregistered, unwarrantable, and to be honest, virtually undrivable, 1967 Ford Anglia. I will park illegally in the closest approximation my rusted brain can estim... Read more of this blog post »

NEW release date for WEST
(A Roam Series Novella) (5.5)
will be June 8!

I tried to resist her. She was smarter this time. Naive. Needing.

Nothing good could come of this, of her in my arms again, her breath on my lips, her body beneath me.

I knew what I needed to do. I knew what I had to do. Everyt... Read more of this blog post »

Promoting a book is a bigger job than I ever imagined when I first sat down at a keyboard to write one.

I have never been good at this sort of thing. Even after a life in the music biz, where everyone has to self-promote to achieve anything at all, I'm still uncomfortable blowing my own horn.

I don... Read more of this blog post »

I read this because it's published by Bloomsbury - a publisher with excellent instincts. But I was a bit disappointed, and upon investigating found that some other reviewers felt the same. Arthur Bannister, a boy with problems, is given a scholarship to a prestigious school - but it turns out to... Read more of this blog post »

My coworkers are the best.



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You know what I hate more than anything? I'll tell you.
Writers. In particular authors. And most specifically, authors of fantasy fiction. It grinds my gears to see those parasites launching their sub-standard wares on the market, palming ill-gotten sales that should by rights be mine.Do none of t... Read more of this blog post »

Ordinary Folk by Kat Heckenbach

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

The like the idea of a woman struggling to figure out why she has rage issues and a sense of smell for meat that is so advanced that it scares her, but her character was not likable enough, the plot was not surprising enough, the description f...

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My book launch for A Place in the World went well on Saturday, with a good turnout. I brought little mementos from Colombia (the setting for the novel) – a painting, a bronze Spanish stirrup and an orchid. My husband, Tom, brought wine and cheese and we lingered until closing time – I recommend...

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You can head over to the Signed Copies Tab on top of the page & order a signed paperback! :)

Brooke xo
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Hello All! I want to thank all the authors who have participated in my Featured Author of the Week. This will be my last profile. As much as I would like to continue, I am just too overwhelmed with thinks in my life right now to continue this blog. Thank you for all the support you've shown me.
Th... Read more of this blog post »

What Happened to Civility on the Internet?

I, like many others reading this post, were likely taught the old adage, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it.” For those reading this who have children, it is likely that you taught your children this same lesson. What is it about a key...

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It's your first day of school. You just moved to this town and don't know anyone. What do you do to make an impression?

Response From Author, Lawrence BoarerPitchford: Halloway stood on his porch looking out at the rural road just beyond the white picket fence. Though it was paved, the road wa... Read more of this blog post »

Get Daughter of the Red Isle for Free this weekend (Today thru Monday) on Amazon Kindle!

Daughter of the Red Isle is the story of Lexington, a homeless young woman in Salem, Massachusetts, and the tragedy that spurred her journey to find family. Stranded by her mother’s sudden death, Lexi travels...

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This cover reveal is for debut author, Mary Smith. The book will be released July 1, 2013.

BOOK BLURB:


Melting Away the Ice
Sara Smith, a hardworking lawyer, thought she found her true love. Unfortunately, that was a huge mistake.Now she goes home alone at night and avoids people. Until one day h... Read more of this blog post »

Welcome to the Weekly Briefing! Be sure to leave a comment today! One lucky commenter will win a copy ofGillian Flynn’s Dark Places as well as an Arab, Alabama Polk Salat Festival t-shirt! So let’s talk people!

Life takes us on a journey.Of course it’s a different journey for everyone but there is...

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Birthday Presence

At three in the morning at the US Space Agency Headquarters, Paul Raggone’s digital watch beeped to let him know it was no longer 2:59 am. He took off his horn-rimmed glasses and rubbed his eyes with a sigh. He thought he would be used to these late hours by now, but he still had...

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At three a.m. I started this mental debate: Which would you rather have battling for you? An army of Cowboys, or Ninjas? (Yes, these are the crazy kind ofinsomniaticconversations I have at 3 a.m.) So, which would it be for you? Let me lay out a few selling points and feel free to add your own.

St... Read more of this blog post »

On Tuesday Ella arrives home, flushed and excited, asking if she could use the phone to call her best friend. She disappears into her room with the phone but comes out a few minutes later. “She wasn’t there.”

I look at her carefully. Her cheeks are scarlet. Her sapphire eyes are sparkling. Her fre...

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Burdens Of The Dead – Snippet 31

Chapter 21

Milan

Fillipo Maria was delighted with the new conduit of news coming out of Venice. Details of the 48 pounders ordered, and how they were being fitted — along with the Arsenal guild masters varied reactions to it. The coming spring campaign was enough to...

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The Gloves Are On

The aroma of fresh baked calzone and lasagna draws a crowd on Friday afternoon lunch break at the Tasty Deli on the corner of Main Street. The line is out the door, hungry stomachs growling awaiting the appetizing delights. I stand in line, hoping they don’t sell out of the chic... Read more of this blog post »

I've got a snazzy new countdown widget!


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Current YA seems to be full of girls who can't remember who they are. Or perhaps if they can remember who they are, they don't remember the past five years, or five weeks, or five hours. Usually, someone is trying to kill them, and the clue to who and why lies in the lost memories.





After reading T... Read more of this blog post »

When I realized I’d been dragged into writing inspirational fantasy fiction, my first, most complicated task was to imagine an entire fantasy world to frame the Books of the Infinite series. I didn't want to slow down the action with tons of detail, but I did need to create a complete and comple... Read more of this blog post »

This post is not going to deal with how or why Night Shade collapsed, nor is it going to deal with the choices that authors have to make dealing with the purchasers. I really don’t know anything about either of these, and what little has reached me I read in the same places you have. I am writing...

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spirit of joy...

Welcome to Episode #93 of The Daily Interaction podcast. The other day, my voice coach told me to be less careful. LESS careful! It’s not an advice you hear every day. What does she mean, I wonder? But I liked the sound of it and later, I got exactly what she said which inspired this [...]

The Tutor's Daughter
The Tutor’s Daughter By Julie KlassenBethany House, 2013
Reviewed by Noela Nancarrow 5 stars~*****
Traverse the continents to England and the windswept coast of Cornwall where you’ll find the sprawling Ebbington Manor upon the high cliff tops of North Cornwall. Peer over the... Read more of this blog post »

DAY #3 of #GwGonTour!

Stop by and say hi at any of today’s blog tour stops!

Enter to win an eBook and an iTunes giftcard or a Signed Paperback and Swag Prize Pack!

E.M. TIPPETTS, AUTHOR

BLAME IT ON THE RAIN

STEPHANIE PARENT

HARDCOVER THERAPY

Interested in helping promoteGirl with Guitarbut missed...

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Hey everyone I just uploaded my published short story "Discarded Identities" on Goodreads. You can read the free preview here on goodreads or go to amazon and buy the full ebook for $0.99.

I mentioned on Facebook the other day that I’ve been working with my new editor to figure out what I’ll be writing for Samhain Publishing next year. I have to plan these things out way in advance for them, since it takes more than a year from me handing in the final book to their putting it out....

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The Summer Book Blast runs from May 24-27 and is THE hottest and largest ebook sale to date for today’s best selling young adult, new adult and romantic fiction. We’re giving away over $1,000 in prizes!

In addition to all books being priced at .99 for the four-day sale, there will be:

a Kindle Fi... Read more of this blog post »

from Jacqueline

I guess I've not been paying attention over the past year, or perhaps, what with one thing and another, my mind has been on other things. Things other than my personal safety, that is. I've told you all about the case of the flying horse manure that ended up in my eye - and I am st... Read more of this blog post »

Not His Kiss to Take by Finn Marlowe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is most definitely different. I can't claim to have read a book anything like it ever before.

After a young man is brutally attacked, a non-practicing doctor takes him home and nurses him back to health.

I loved the character... Read more of this blog post »

The Good News: June 7, 2013 is the official date for Neanderthal Seeks Human's release in print on Amazon!

The Better News: And, adding to the weird awesomeness of the good news, Smexy Books will be hosting a giveaway for a signed copy on June 7th as well. If you want to win a paperback copy s... Read more of this blog post »

Less than two weeks ago, K.N. Lee released her debut novel – The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld. In that time she’s already received a number of raving reviews, including my own which was a 4.5 out of 5. Today, I managed to track her down by using my acceptable hunting skills and…Okay, okay I mes...

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I was leading a lady through the Steps to Freedom when she suddenly reacted in fear. I asked her what she was hearing or seeing in her mind. She said, “You mean you don’t see him there.” “Who,” I asked. She said, “My father, standing right there!” I didn’t bother to look where she was pointing, b...

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As I market my book and network my Facebook page, I keep seeing a statement that others with mental illness proudly display, "Mental illness does not define me!"

At first, I had the following thoughts:
That is so true. I am so much more than my depression and anxiety.I wish those who perpetuate the... Read more of this blog post »

http://indigosin.wix.com/indigosinI’d like to thank Sable for letting me take over her blog today! It’s an honor to be in the company of such an amazing author. I actually had a slight fan girl moment when I was asked, but managed to maintain my cool pretty well.
I guess I’ll start by telling y... Read more of this blog post »

One of the biggest writing conventions in the country is coming up in August*—one with 90 panels, each of which offers you a chance to learn from a host of New York Times best-selling, Hugo and Nebula award-winning,or otherwise just plain awesomeauthors. Authors likeMercedes Lackey, Patrick Rot...

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Il y a tout : casting, budget, affiche, durée d'exploitation... sauf que tout est faux ! ☺ L'information m'a été passée par un lecteur (merci à lui), qui est tombé sur cette page en cherchant s'il existait déjà une adaptation de mes romans.Apparemment, cette fausse fiche-ciné fait partie d'un jeu... Read more of this blog post »

hiro_mashima: 『劇場版FAIRY TAIL鳳凰の巫女Blu-ray』今日発売です。よろしくお願いします。

So I can't sleep knowing that I didn't write today... oh my! This sounds like a little obsession.

Let's start a new travel series of posts about France. I always say that because I'm French I don't know anything about France, when you look at it people doing a lot of tourism in their own country a... Read more of this blog post »

I’ve noticed that when I walk, I tend to hug the left side of the sidewalk. I couldn’t figure out why I was doing this. First I thought maybe it was because I wanted to be away from the street, but I hug the left when walking in the opposite direction. That puts me closer to the street, so that w... Read more of this blog post »

Writing a book is not my only source of income. Okay, who am I kidding? It hasn’t quite reached the status of “income” yet. But it does take up a huge part of my time. After all, I love writing. I breathe writing. I’ve been writing ever since I learned how to pick up a pencil and draft a story. I...

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