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Change is Coming

Don't worry, it's a good change. I've decided to spice things up around here. So, beginning next week, in addition to weekly author interviews, I'm adding Writing Tips of the Week by guest authors. And boy do I have a great line up of guests who will be sharing their expertise. Here is a brief list of the coming attractions on SBA:

Mary McCall will be Bashing Creativity Myths.

Laurie Alice Eakes will share Research Tips.

Brandon Barr will share his expertise in Sci-Fi writing.

Allison Knight will...

Susan Page Davis Interview & Book Giveaway!

Joining us today is award-winning, multi-published author, Susan Page Davis. Susan is the author of thirty novels in the mystery, romantic suspense, romance, and historical genres. She lives in Kentucky with her husband, Jim, who is an editor, and the youngest two of their six children.


[Anne:] Welcome Susan. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us today. Will you tell us how long you've been writing and how difficult your journey was to publication?

[Susan:] Thanks...

Editor/Author, Barbara Warren Interview

Please join me in welcoming, author and professional editor Barbara Warren. Barbara worked with me on two of my first books. She was brutally honest, which I very much appreciated, and very inspiring. Not only is Barbara a fantastic editor, she's also an author. Her most recent contract is with Avalon. Welcome, Barbara. Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us today.


[Anne:] Barbara, will you tell us the name of your editorial services and how long you've been in...

Five Star Review for Fire and Ash

Night Owl Reviews gave Fire and Ash their highest rating of Top Pick this week.  Reviewed by: Ursshebear "Anne Patrick's novel, Fire and Ash is a well-written novel that flows wonderfully...A fantastic read!"  Click on the icon below to read the whole review.

Click here for reivew!Thank you, Ursshebear!!!

If you haven't picked up a copy of Fire and Ash yet and would like a chance to win a free download, check out my interview with Sadie.  Drawing will take place July 31st.

Coming up tomorrow is ...

Danielle Thorne Interview

Joining us today is contemporary romance author, Danielle Thorne. This is Danielle's second visit so I've changed things up a bit.  Well sort of :-).


[Anne:] Welcome back, Danielle! Why don't we start with you telling us a little about yourself?

[Danielle:] Thanks for having me again, Anne. You have a great blog. As far as myself, I'm a Southern sweet romance author who enjoys working history and sea themes into my stories. I've been writing since I could hold a pencil and won my first award when...

I'm Guest Blogging Wednesday about Ebooks

Drop by Joy T. David's blog, http://www.edgyinspirational.blogspot.com/ and read my article on why I'm Proud to be an E-book Author. 

Then on Thursday night, you're invited to come join me in the Chat & Scavenger Hunt w/ the Sweetest Romance Authors.  The chat begins at 7pm (CST) at our chat room http://sweetestromancechat.blogspot.com/2009/06/welcome-to-our-chat_9789.html. I'm this month's hostess and my special guest will be author/pro editor Barbara Warren. I used Barbara's editorial servi...

Author Interview with Cathy Bryant

Please join me in welcoming back, one of my favorite authors, Cathy Bryant. Cathy's debut novel Texas Roads was a 2009 finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writer's Genesis contest. A Texas gal since birth, she lives in a century-old farmhouse with her husband of almost thirty years and a phobia-ridden cat.

[Anne:] Welcome back, Cathy. I've been hearing some really wonderful things about Texas Roads. Will you remind us what the story is about?

[Cathy:] Thanks for having me over for a visit,...

My First Newsletter

You've gotta love technology. I've been putting off doing a newsletter because…well frankly I thought it would be too complicated and I didn't think I'd have the time to put one together. Then today I came across a link for Microsoft Office Online Newsletter Templates. It doesn't get much simpler than this. Then I did a little more exploring and figured out I could save it as a PDF file in MS Word. Okay, some of you probably already knew that, but I didn't. I've been using websites like Zamza...

Tina Pinson Interview & Book Giveaway

Author Bio: I was an Air Force brat and a navy widow. Meaning of course, my father was in the Air Force and my husband served in the Navy. I lived in Germany and Turkey and moved to several different states. Now I reside in Western Colorado--God's Country-- with my high school sweetheart, Danny. We've been together for 34+ years, married to for over 30 years. I am mother to three grown sons. I have two lovely daughter-in-laws and four grandchildren, with another one due by the end of the...

Latest Interview & Other News

Today I had the honor of being interviewed by Regina Andrews at her blog. She asked some great questions and I had a blast answering them. If you're out surfing be sure to drop in and hear what I had to say.


If you haven't picked up a copy of Out of the Darkness yet, it's on sale now on Amazon Kindle for only $4.80. WooHoo! Here's the link.
Want some free reading? I added a Sample Chapters page to my website. Just click on the book widget and view in full screen. It's a little slow loading...