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Bring on 2013!

Happy New Year, everyone! I know I totally skipped out on blogging the whole week of Christmas and I am sorry for that. I decided I just needed a break! I always seem to get a bit burned out feeling when I finish writing a novel. Does anyone else get that? When I was just a reader, I never got novel burnout. I couldn't wait for the next. Now it seems for about a month after writing, I just need to totally stay away from reading or writing for a while except proof reading the completed book.

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The Cursed Man ~ A novel gaining attention from a movie producer!

A while ago, I had author Keith Rommel on my blog for his new release, The Lurking Man, second book in his Thanatology Series (which I have just started reading and am loving, by the way). Since he appeared here, he's had some exciting new developments with his first book, The Cursed Man. I think it is every writer's dream to see their book played out on the big screen! Right now, auditions are happening for The Cursed Man! Read on below to find out more about this! 




All-star Cast To...

Deeper Meanings ~ Guest Post with Jade Kerrion and her Double Helix series!

Today, Author Jade Kerrion is here telling us about the meaning of her cover art and more about her award-winning Double Helix series.  


Deeper Meanings—Cover art from the Double Helix 

Today, I’d like to talk about the meaning behind the cover art of the award-winning Double Helix series. First, let me give you a bit of background for context. The Genetic Revolution has transformed our world, and humans live alongside clones, in vitros, and mutants. An uneasy peace exists betwee...

Interview with Travis Casey and Tyler Chambers - Author versus Character

Travis Casey has recently released the first book in his Tyler’s Troubles Trilogy, Trouble Triangle. I was lucky enough to read this book as a beta reader in its earlier stages and have been anxiously awaiting its release date. I have a hard time classifying this book’s genre, but I would tag it as an enormously funny adult humor book with a splash of romantic themes. Check out the cover and product description! 

The year is 1982 and Tyler Chambers finds that his luck has run out…almost....

Chantel found part of the Help the Elf nice list!

Hi everyone! As you may remember, a few weeks ago PETE the Elf had a touch too much Eggnog at the Holiday Christmas Party and as he stumbled home, he lost Santa's NICE LIST.

The North Wind scattered the papers to all four corners of the world, and The Bookshelf Muse put out a call to help find them in order to SAVE CHRISTMAS.

Ever since I read about it, I've been on the lookout. And then today, EUREKA!

Yes that's right...I found part of Santa's missing NICE LIST. There it was, fluttering in the...

#NewRelease ~ Swimming Upstream ~ Women's Fiction

Title:       Swimming Upstream
Author:  Ruth ManciniGenre:    Women's FictionRelease Date:  November 15, 2012

Some people survive life's blows whilst others become "mad, bad or sad.” 

“Why did nothing last? I couldn’t bear the thought of failure, of losing him, of giving up. And yet I wasn’t happy. I just didn’t know why. Was it me? Was I congenitally dissatisfied? And if so, what did it matter whether I was with Larsen or… or that lifeguard, for inst...

Interview with Kerry Dwyer ~ author of Ramblings in Ireland

Kerry Dwyer, author of a travel memoir, Ramblings in Ireland, is stopping by for an interview today. Welcome Kerry!
Thank you for hosting me here today. I am delighted to meet you.
And I'm delighted to meet you, too! Before we dive into the questions, I'd like to put up the product description for your book so my readers know a little bit more about it. 
Amazon Product Page
This is not a book about rambling in Ireland.

It tells the tale of one particular walking trip and the memories and musi...

Has true Christmas spirit been forgotten?

With the holidays rapidly approaching, it is always a time of year I take to reflect on the many blessings in my life and how grateful I am for each and every one of them. This year, I've had many new developments. In addition to my wonderful family and the home life I have, my job that keeps food on the table, and all the small blessings I won't list here, I had so many major changes this year. I published my first book, I made friends with a lot of great authors I wouldn't have come into co...

#NewRelease ~ 70% Royalty by Emma Tyler

TITLE:        70% RoyaltyAUTHOR:   Emma TylerGENRE:     Satire/HumorRELEASE DATE: December 5, 2012

Emma Tyler's sophomore debut is "70% Royalty" a satirical and thoughtful look at modern life and the events and people that shape us. At turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, this book takes a special look at the generation of thirty-somethings with emotional aplomb. From funerals to biker clubs, religion to government, Emma Tyler leaves no stone unturned an...

Interview with Ricki Wilson ~ author of Maggie's Fall

I am so excited to have Ricki Wilson here today so we can talk about her mainstream fiction book, Maggie's Fall, and also learn more about Ricki. 
US Amazon LinkMaggie McClellan is a single and single-minded woman whose sole purpose in life is to protect the M-Bar Ranch and the M-Bar Ranch family: her son, T.J.; Martha and Jonah (who have lived on the ranch as long as Maggie), the M-Bar horses, and one stray dog who knows all of Maggie's sorrows.

Maggie is smart. She knows how to run a ran...