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Interview with Luna Lindsey

Available at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Make-Willing-th...


Next up in my author interviews in Luna Lindsey.  Welcome Luna!
Briefly describe your journey in writing your first book.Make Willing the Prey began in the summer of 1997.  I'd been writing a lot of short stories and novel-starts while participating in an excellent critique group in the

Designing Your Fan Page

I've avoided setting up a Fan page because I thought it was just too overwhelming to think about especially with all the other things going on at the moment.

Today was the day that I decided I would tackle it and I'm glad I did.  I've been using Jon F Merz's "Social Media for Writers" and I have to say it's a fantastic guide.  He gives step-by-step instructions for nearly everything you can

Google Alerts

One of the best ways to track every time your name, your books, your website/blog is talked about is to set up google alerts.  I have been pleasantly surprised over and over again to find out the places where others are mentioning me or my books.  With the help of google alerts, you can instantly find the websites  that are talking about you.

To set up an alert, go to your google account page.

Guest Post by Maureen A Miller

Today, I'd like to welcome Maureen A. Miller who has graciously offered to do a guest post today.  Maureen is the author of Victory Cove, Widow's Tale and Rogue Wave.  You can find her books on Amazon.
Maureen, the floor is yours:



When I saw an ad for a position as the Charlotte Romance Examiner, I thought, "I'm a writer.  I write romance.  This will

One Year Anniversary

I've been blogging for a year this month!  Actually the correct anniversary date was August 2, but I've been busy with posts this month and didn't even realize it.  I have to say that the time just flew by.  I'm having a great time especially with my author interview series and my newest addition of doing book reviews.  I look forward to continuing to blog about writing, publishing, and ebooks

And the winner is. . .

I'm very pleased to announce that the winner of the trade paperback copy of "The Cutting Edge" by Darcia Helle is:

Atreau


Congratulations Atreau!  Please email Darcia at darcia@quietfury.com and give her your mailing address.

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest.

Last chance to win "The Cutting Edge" by Darcia Helle

Leave a comment in the "Book Giveaway" post over at my blog http://twoendsofthepen.blogspot.com/
for a chance to win the trade paperback.

Last day for a chance to win "The Cutting Edge"

Today is the last day for a chance to win a paperback copy of "The Cutting Edge," from mystery/suspense author Darcia Helle.

Leave a comment with your email address in the previous "Book Giveaway" post [NOT this post:] along with your email address.  The winner will be announced either Sunday or Monday so check back to see if you're the lucky one!

Good luck everyone!

BOOK GIVEAWAY - The Cutting Edge by Darcia Helle

http://www.quietfurybooks.com/thecutt...
I am very pleased to announce my first Book Giveaway and extend my thanks to mystery/suspense author Darcia Helle for offering her book, "The Cutting Edge."  She is offering a trade paperback copy as the prize.  If you are interested in throwing your name into the hat for a chance to win the book, please leave a comment by

REVIEW - Peace Warrior by Steven L Hawk

I purchased this book from Amazon after reading a post by the author on a forum.
Peace Warrior by Steven L Hawk4 out of 5 stars From the moment I started reading this book, the author reeled me in.  You are immediately thrown inside the mind of Sgt. First Class Grant Justice while he is leading his men on a combat operation.  Unfortunately Sgt. Justice is savagely killed on the mission and his