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August 15, 2013

#FeatureFriday- New Release: Life Sentence, a Romantic Suspense, by Carolyn Arnold

“If I pay with my life, you will pay with yours.”   Defense Attorney Bryan Lexan may have just taken on the case which will cost him his life. When his client, a Russian mafia boss, is convicted of first-degree murder, he vows to make Bryan pay. Meanwhile, Jessica Pratt has always prided herself on […]
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Published on August 15, 2013 21:00

August 14, 2013

Check this out! The Thirsty Earth by David Valentine Bernard

A twelve-year-old Caribbean boy wakes up to discover his grandmother, his only relative on the island, has died during the night. On his way into town to tell the authorities—and call his mother in America—he becomes the lone witness of a police execution. Worse, when he calls his mother’s phone number, he gets a message […]
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Published on August 14, 2013 21:00

Author Interview and Book Spotlight- M. J. Kane – Jaded (The Butterfly Memoirs)

One of the fun things about being an author is participating in ‘the interviews’. Each time is a chance to let you know a little bit more about myself or share the reasons why I wrote a certain character or story. Here is my latest interview with Roxy Wilson! Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a […]
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Published on August 14, 2013 11:06

August 12, 2013

My First Big Speaking Engagement!

Are you an Aspiring Author or fan of The Butterfly Memoirs who resides in the Atlanta area? Well, this one is for you!  I am pleased to announce that I am participating in the Author’s Workshop being held by The Virtuous Women, LLC and co-hosted by Barnes & Noble on August 17th where I have […]
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Published on August 12, 2013 21:00

August 10, 2013

#SampleSunday-A Pissed Off Woman is Hard to Handle

Last week’s Sample Sunday was an excerpt of A Heart Not Easily Broken, where Brian Young wasted no time putting his best friend on notice about his feelings for Ebony Campbell. This week, I want to share ‘staking your claim’ from a woman’s point of view…and feisty Yasmine Phillips from Jaded is just the one […]
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Published on August 10, 2013 21:00

August 8, 2013

#FeatureFriday- A Lover’s Hate by AlTonya Washington

  Smoak Tesano and Sabra Ramsey have tried to avoid one another since that fateful afternoon when their relationship- when their love was shattered by an unforgivable act. Smoak vowed to maintain his distance but has come to realize that Sabra’s in too much trouble to allow for that. The mere thought of Smoak rattles […]
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Published on August 08, 2013 21:00

August 7, 2013

#GuestPost- LV Lewis: How I Got My Self-Published Book Produced as an Audiobook

***Today I’m happy to welcome a good friend of mine. Maybe you’ve heard of her book….50 Shades of Jungle Fever? If not, check it out, its not exactly what you think. But before that, take a few minutes to learn how she took her self-published novel and had it turned into an audiobook! *** Since […]
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Published on August 07, 2013 21:00

5 Prince Publishing New Release – The Elvis Presley I Knew by Robert C. Cantwell

The Elvis Presley I Knew: “I would have been duty-bound if I had recognized Elvis’ alleged drug abuse.” Robert C. Cantwell   Elvis I knew was a superstar, authentic country gentleman and ‘unprejudiced’ that cherished being around those that regarded him as an ordinary person. He personally met a long list of famous people including […]
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Published on August 07, 2013 06:00

August 6, 2013

#WriterWednesday- Interview with Leonora Moore!

Today I introduce you to author Leanora Moore, and her series, Voluptuous, Curvy and Loving It! What inspired you to write? My love for writing stories as I was growing up and my passion for reading three to four romance novels a day was what inspired me to write my first novel. What genre do […]
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Published on August 06, 2013 21:00

August 4, 2013

A Guide to Landing a Publishing Contract the ‘Write’ Way!

**I had the privilege of hosting a workshop at the Jonesboro Library branch in Clayton County last week where I shared my experience of querying my first novel, A Heart Not Easily Broken. Here are the highlights of that workshop!** The publishing industry is changing. When I started writing in 2009, eReaders where a new […]
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Published on August 04, 2013 21:00