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November 25, 2009
Passing Fancies of Inspiration.
It seems, according to various articles I've read, people like to know the stories behind a book and how an author gets his/her inspiration. Generally, I don't ponder on my inspirations and it may be a touch dangerous to probe the workings of my mind, but I'm going to spill the secret of what motivated my book of short fiction, Passing Fancies.
The internet.
Yes, the world wide web is responsible for my collection of strange tales. What, you say? How did the internet inspire you? A simp...
November 10, 2009
The Charming Saga Resumes: A review of Kirins: The Flight of the Ain
The following book review is the second volume of the Kirins Trilogy; you can find my review of the first book, Kirins: The Spell of No'an, here: http://afstewartblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/book-review-kirins-spell-of-noan.html
Note for the FTC (in compliance with their new "rules"): Since I reviewed his first book in the trilogy, the author kindly asked me if I would care to read the second book; he provided me with a free e-book copy of his book for this review.
My review of Kirins:...
Note for the FTC (in compliance with their new "rules"): Since I reviewed his first book in the trilogy, the author kindly asked me if I would care to read the second book; he provided me with a free e-book copy of his book for this review.
My review of Kirins:...
October 30, 2009
What Are You Afraid Of?
Happy Halloween!
To go with all the frights and chills today, I am pleased to present guest blogger Pat Bertram. She stops by as part of her ongoing blog tour for her new book Daughter Am I, and she offers a spooky discussion on that primal emotion...
Fear!
Through stories, we learn how to deal with our fears, especially if we are the ones writing the story. If you novelize your fear of being eaten alive by monsters from outer space, then the terrestrial ones eating you alive don't seem so mon...
To go with all the frights and chills today, I am pleased to present guest blogger Pat Bertram. She stops by as part of her ongoing blog tour for her new book Daughter Am I, and she offers a spooky discussion on that primal emotion...
Fear!
Through stories, we learn how to deal with our fears, especially if we are the ones writing the story. If you novelize your fear of being eaten alive by monsters from outer space, then the terrestrial ones eating you alive don't seem so mon...
A Halloween Story
A Monster Therapy Session
"Now don't feel awkward, we're all here to share our problems. Just tell us how you feel." I gave our newest member of group an encouraging, sympathetic look.
"I feel so persecuted, so violated. They won't even let me have my eternal rest!" The Mummy buried his face in his bandaged hands.
"Tell me about it! I got nuts chasing me with guns and silver bullets! How can they afford silver bullets in this recession?" The Wolfman scowled.
Dracula flashed his fangs in re...
October 26, 2009
Book News
Just some updates today about my latest activities:
- I'm putting the finishing touches on my newest books, Shadows of Poetry and Passing Fancies.
Shadows of Poetry is my second volume of poetry, a book of dark verse. It has been uploaded to Lulu.com and I'm just awaiting the proof copy to check for errors and those sneaky typos. After it has been approved (hopefully that will happened within the next week or so) it officially goes on sale. Also, the download version (available at Lulu.com) ...
- I'm putting the finishing touches on my newest books, Shadows of Poetry and Passing Fancies.
Shadows of Poetry is my second volume of poetry, a book of dark verse. It has been uploaded to Lulu.com and I'm just awaiting the proof copy to check for errors and those sneaky typos. After it has been approved (hopefully that will happened within the next week or so) it officially goes on sale. Also, the download version (available at Lulu.com) ...
September 11, 2009
Today's Guest, Sandy Lender
Welcome please, Sandy Lender who is stopping by as part of her virtual book tour for Choices Meant for Kings the second volume inher wonderful fantasy series:
If You're Gonna Hit, Hit Like You Mean It, by Fantasy Author Sandy Lender http://authorsandylender.com
Weighing in at a whopping 63 grams, Cricket the fancy green-cheeked conure is a diminutive companion parrot. She's the smallest of the pet birds in my flock of four and she has this habit of standing up very tall on her skinny scaly legs...
If You're Gonna Hit, Hit Like You Mean It, by Fantasy Author Sandy Lender http://authorsandylender.com
Weighing in at a whopping 63 grams, Cricket the fancy green-cheeked conure is a diminutive companion parrot. She's the smallest of the pet birds in my flock of four and she has this habit of standing up very tall on her skinny scaly legs...
September 2, 2009
Guest C.L. Talmadge discusses "Writing a fiction series".
Please welcome my guest today, C.L. Talmadge, author of the Green Stone of Healing book series. She has a fascinating discussion in store for you readers, as she shares insights on writing a fiction series
Don't forget to comment for your chance to win a copy of her book set.
Writing a fiction series
By C.L. Talmadge
A series is what happens to fiction when the story is just too big to stuff into one book. What is old about fiction is new again.
During the 19th century, many of the novels we know t
Don't forget to comment for your chance to win a copy of her book set.
Writing a fiction series
By C.L. Talmadge
A series is what happens to fiction when the story is just too big to stuff into one book. What is old about fiction is new again.
During the 19th century, many of the novels we know t
August 11, 2009
A Book of Memorable Poetry.
My Book Review of stains: early poems by Lori A. May:
I was quite delighted with stains: early poems; the author Lori A. May has managed to convey in her poetry a striking impression. Her poems range from the harmonious to thought provoking and are always wonderfully intimate.
The book is formatted into seven categories, cleverly titled as different types of smudges: grass, coffee, ink, salt, smoke, blood, sweat. The poetry contained within these categories matches the feel of each word, sugges
I was quite delighted with stains: early poems; the author Lori A. May has managed to convey in her poetry a striking impression. Her poems range from the harmonious to thought provoking and are always wonderfully intimate.The book is formatted into seven categories, cleverly titled as different types of smudges: grass, coffee, ink, salt, smoke, blood, sweat. The poetry contained within these categories matches the feel of each word, sugges
August 10, 2009
Author's Spotlight with Lori A. May - Part 1
Today, I have the distinct pleasure of presenting the first of a two-part spotlight on author and poet Lori A. May. Ms. May is the author of the suspense novels, The Profiler and Moving Target. She recently penned her first book of poetry, stains: early poems.
Part one of this fabulous spotlight is the following interview with Ms. May, and be sure to pop back tomorrow for my review of her volume of poetry, stains: early poems.
An Interview with Lori. A. May:
Q: Why don't you begin by sharing a
Part one of this fabulous spotlight is the following interview with Ms. May, and be sure to pop back tomorrow for my review of her volume of poetry, stains: early poems.
An Interview with Lori. A. May:
Q: Why don't you begin by sharing a
August 5, 2009
A Bit of Romance with Christine Clemetson
Today, I welcome Christine Clemetson, author of the romantic novel, A Daughter's Promise. She is stopping by on her whirlwind blog tour to share her insights in a wonderful interview, and give everyone a sneak peek with an excerpt from her book:
An Interview with Christine Clemetson
Q: Why don't you begin by sharing a little about yourself.
A: Hello! Thanks so much for having me! I'm a romance writer who loves writing historicals and suspense! I grew up in a small beach town in New Jersey and e
An Interview with Christine Clemetson
Q: Why don't you begin by sharing a little about yourself. A: Hello! Thanks so much for having me! I'm a romance writer who loves writing historicals and suspense! I grew up in a small beach town in New Jersey and e
