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Pick a Video - Book Giveaway

Help me chose the right music for my Out of the Darkness book trailer and you'll have a chance to win a free galley of the book. They're both posted below. Once you've made your choice, just post a comment telling me which one you like best and leave me your email address so I can contact you. The drawing will take place Sunday. Good luck and thanks for your help!


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David Pereda Interview & Book Giveaway!

Today I have the honor of being a host in David Pereda's virtual book tour. Please join me in welcoming David and be sure to post your comments. He will be giving away an autographed copy of Havana:Killing Castro to one randomly drawn commenter as well as to the tour host with the most comments, excluding David's and duplicates.  Here's his Bio:

David Pereda is an award-winning author who enjoys crafting political thrillers and mainstream novels. He has traveled extensively around the world an...

Another Awesome Review for Out of the Darkness

From Topeka's Examiner.com.  Here's a tibdit from it:  Out of the Darkness is a perfect example of a story done right. You'll keep turning pages because you can't wait to find out who the villian really is and how the story will play out. Once you finish this book, you'll be searching for more from Anne Patrick, and you can find what you seek on her website. To purchase your copy of this amazing suspense thriller available May 10th, visit Champagne Books. 

Please read the entire review here.

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Author Interview - K. Dawn Byrd

Joining us today is K. Dawn Byrd. Let's begin with her bio -

K. Dawn Byrd is an author of inspirational romance. She holds a masters degree in professional counseling from Liberty University that she believes gives her better insight into the minds, feelings and emotions of individuals, which helps her to better understand her characters and develop them more fully. Queen of Hearts, a WWII romantic suspense will release April 1 and Killing Time, a contemporary romantic suspense will release A...

Pre-Release 5 Star Review for Out of the Darkness!!!

Sherry at Love 2 Read Novels just made my day by giving Out of the Darkness five stars.  Here's what she had to say about it.

Anne Patrick has done it again! She has delivered a story that keeps you glued from a running start to a nail-biting finish! Alex is an interesting character. She is so strong and self sufficient but doesn't have the one thing she wants most. Royce is a wonderful tortured hero. One who has a lot of past issues but still possessed a tenderness in his heart. They really f...

Betty Sullivan La Pierre Interview & Book Giveaway!

Today I'm thrilled to have a fellow ex-Okie joining me. I became acquainted with Betty through MySpace, and after reading about her Mystery Series I couldn't wait to have her visit. But before we begin the interview here's a little about her and her writing.


Born and raised in Oklahoma, Betty Sullivan La Pierre attended the Oklahoma College for Women and the University of Oklahoma, graduating with her BS degree in Speech Therapy with a Specialty in the Deaf. Once married, she moved to Californ...

Author Interview with Barri Bryan

Visiting us today is romance author, Barri Bryan.

Barri's Bio: Barri Bryan is a pen name for Billie Houston. I acquired the pseudonym at the behest of my adult children when they discovered a steamy excerpt from one of my romances at the web site of a publisher.

I am a former high school English teacher. I like George Strait's music, old movies, and Earl Grey tea. My hobbies are reading, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, taking long walks, and growing house plants and herbs. I'm a four-ti...

BFF Blog Award

Thank you Shawna Williams at http://shawnawilliams-oldsmobile.blog... for this lovely blog award!


I'm passing on this award to the following blogs.
Miss Mae at http://missmaesite.blogspot.com/
Martha at http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/
Susan Whitfield at http://susanwhitfield.blogspot.com/
Cathy Bryant at http://wordvessel.blogspot.com/
Danielle Thorne at http://thebalancedwriter.blogspot.com/
Chelle Cordero at http://livingbreathingwriting.blogspot.com/
Joyce DiPastena at http...

Robin Caroll Interview

Author Bio: Born and raised in Louisiana, Robin Caroll is a Southern through and through. Her passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others. She is the author of eleven romantic suspense novels. Robin's books have placed/finaled in such contests as Bookseller's Best, Book of the Year, and Reviewer's Choice Award. When she isn't writing, Robin spends time with her husband of twenty years, her three beautiful daughters, and their four character-filled pets at home—in the South, wh...

Author Michele Ashman Bell Interview

Please join me in welcoming author, Michele Ashman Bell, who has penned over twenty books so far, ranging from romance to children's books. Michele, I'm thrilled you've joined us today and I'm really looking forward to learning more about you.


[Anne:] Why don't we begin with how you got started in writing? How difficult was your journey to publication?

[Michele:] My interest in writing stemmed from my love of books and reading. I distinctly remember being in third grade and having my teacher read...