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March 8, 2012
Day 4 – Let's Go To The Hop!
We are swinging on through this blog hop with a stop at Jagged Edge Reviews today. Please hop, hop, hop over and join us to find out what they have to say about A Grand Murder! CLICK HERE!
Filed under: Authors, Blog Tour!, books, fiction, Mysteries Tagged: A Grand Murder, Blog Hop, Jagged Edge Reviews, Review
March 4, 2012
Kay Manning's Plagiarism
Like every other author, I've read the stories about Kay Manning's plagiarism with horror and a little sadness.
I'm horrified that the systems that are creating a revolution for writers are making it so easy to get away with plagiarism.
Really Amazon.com? All you do is check a box saying you did't plagiarize the work? That's all? There are software programs that can identify plagiarism, maybe Amazon should invest and use it as part of their vetting processes.
Speaking as an author who had their work ripped off (by a friend no less) this is one of the most frustrating, heartbreaking things you can go through as an author. Not only have you been violated, but all your characters have been too.
I can't even imagine being told by Amazon, "Oh too bad. We took the post down, but we're not responsible." As ersatz publishers, I believe Amazon.com is culpable. As culpable as the New York Times was, when they printed Jayson Blair's work (the NYT's should be able to afford that software too).
On the other hand, I feel sad for Kay Manning. Oh, I just heard the collective "WHAT???!" from everyone reading those words.
Yes, what she did was wrong. Very wrong. Maybe it's the writer part of me that feels compassion for someone who has torn their world apart. I question if she were a struggling author who became desperate? If you're attending writer's groups (we know she was a member of RWA and Kiss of Death at least) you must have had some interest in doing it right. I mean why spend the money if your intention is to steal other author's work?
I know I will take heat for showing sympathy toward Kay Manning. It's the same feeling I get when I see other's self-destructing. Like when I saw Brittany Spears shave her head or Lindsey Lohan return to court time after time. I wanted to hug them, because I can feel their pain and humiliation.
They had to have known they were to blame for single-handedly dismantling their life. And so does Kay Manning.
Trust me, I hear the chorus of, "She's only sorry because she was caught." I have no argument against that point because I believe it's true. However, if you're a writer and you cannot find yourself in a position of compassion for Kay Manning, and the pain she has created for herself, then how can you create any characters with credibility? As a writer, you don't get the luxury of not seeing both sides. It's your job.
Allow me to reiterate that I do not condone what Kay Manning did, it was despicable, but I can feel the pain of making a choice that tears a world apart.
For more information on Key Manning's plagiarism, please visit Smart Bitches Trashy Books by clicking here.
Filed under: Authors, books, Plagiarism Tagged: books, Kay Manning, Plagiarism
March 3, 2012
Let's Go to the Hop! Day 3
Okay folks, let's go to the hop (again).
Today's hop stop is Socrates Book Reviews! Hippity, hop your way over for a review and a GIVEAWAY! Don't miss you chance to win your very own copy of A Grand Murder. CLICK HERE to find out how.
Filed under: Authors, Blog Tour!, books, Contest, fiction, free book, give away, Mysteries, reading Tagged: A Grand Murder, free book, give away, Giveaway, Review, Socrates Book Reviews
Read an eBook Week Starts March 4th!
I'm happy to let you know that I will be participating in Read An Ebook Week starting Sunday March 4th! Here's the skinny:
March 4-10. For one week only, thousands of Smashwords will provide readers deep discounts on ebooks, with coupon code levels for 25%-off, 50%-off, 75%-off and FREE.
How the Program Works:
At one minute past midnight Pacific time on March 4, a special Read an Ebook Week promotion catalog will appear on the Smashwords home page. Readers can browse the catalog and search by coupon code levels and categories. At the stoke of midnight Pacific time on March 10, the catalog disappears.
Don't miss your opportunity to get A Grand Murder at a 50% discount! Click over to Smashwords starting tomorrow and get you copy!
Filed under: books, discounted ebooks, ebooks, fiction, reading Tagged: books, ebook discounts, ebook reading, eBooks, Read An E-book Week, Reading
March 1, 2012
Let's Go to the Blog Hop! Day 2
Let's go to the hop! Today is the day 2 of my blog hop and I'm hippity, hopping over to Babs Book Bistro for a review of A Grand Murder. Grab a cafe latte and join us! CLICK HERE!
Filed under: Blog Tour!, books, fiction, Mysteries, reading, Uncategorized, Women Tagged: A Grand Murder, Babs Book Bistro, Blog Hop, Review
February 29, 2012
Let's Go to the Blog Hop – Day 1
Let's go to the hop! The blog hop that is! I know now you'll never get that song out of you head. Sorry about that.
Today is the day 1 of my blog hop and I'm hippity, hopping over to Ryder Islington's blog for a review of A Grand Murder. I hope you can join us there! CLICK HERE
Filed under: Blog Tour!, books, fiction, Mysteries Tagged: A Grand Murder, Blog Hop, Review, Ryder Islington
February 22, 2012
Just Keep Talking. Just Keep Talking.
The other day I was honored to be on Brittany & Meredith, LIVE! These two ladies are funny and accomplished women, and I confess to being so
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nervous. Knowing that dead air is a radio killer, all I could think was, "just keep talking".
When the show was over I realized that I had completely blanked out. I didn't remember a word of what I had said. I just prayed that I hadn't made an ass out of myself.
The next day my boss was tee-hee-heeing on his side of our cubicle, so I instant messaged him, "Do I want to know what you're tittering about?" He sent back, "Listening to the show you were on last night."
My ears got warm and my heart started to race. What did I say? Was I a complete idiot?
He had to assure me that I didn't make a fool of myself and he confirmed that Brittany & Meredith are in fact VERY funny.
There's a giveaway being run by the show for a goodie bag that includes a signed copy of A Grand Murder, Crime Scene Band-Aides, a book bag, and a Katana letter opener (just like the murder weapon in the book!). To enter comment on Brittany & Meredith's Facebook Page under the giveaway post.
Good luck to all who enter! If you missed the show and you want to hear a reply you can download the podcast on iTunes by clicking here!
Filed under: books, Contest, free book, give away Tagged: Brittany & Meredith LIVE!, free book, Giveaway, WIN
February 15, 2012
Guest Post Over at Monique Devere's Blog!
Hi All,
I have a guest post today on Monique DeVere's Blog today about one of my research experiences. I hope you have a chance to pop over and read this post: http://www.moniquedevere.blogspot.com/2012/02/author-stacy-verdick-case.html
Filed under: Authors, Blog Tour!, fiction, Guest Post Tagged: Guest Post, Monique DeVere, Police Officers, Research
February 10, 2012
Audio Book Now Available for Download
The audio book version of A Grand Murder is finally available for download, so all you audio book fans can get your copy today!
The below link is a 5 minute sample of the book. Enjoy!
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Below are links to A Grand Murder in both Audible and iTunes:
Get your copy on Audible by clicking this link!
A Grand Murder (Unabridged) - Stacy Verdick Case" target="_blank">Get your copy on iTunes by clicking this link!
Filed under: audio book, Authors, books, fiction, Mysteries, Women, Writers Tagged: A Grand Murder, Audible, Audio Book, audiobook, iTunes
February 6, 2012
10,000 Sold!
Another huge milestone. Over 10,000 copies of A Grand Murder have been sold. I am so grateful and thankful.
Thank you to every book blogger, reviewer, reader reviewer, and those who told their friends about A Grand Murder. You are awesome! This is your milestone too!
Bless you all!
