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May 14, 2013

Be Here! Tomorrow! Shira Anthony discusses her newest novel, Prelude!

Shira Anthony will join me tomorrow to discuss her newest novel in the Blue Notes series, Prelude! She'll also talk about ~groan~ angst and why she writes angsty stories. Be sure to stop on by and ask an agsty question!  World-renowned conductor David Somers never wanted the investment firm he inherited from his domineering grandfather. He only wanted to be a composer. But no matter how he struggles, David can’t translate the music in his head into notes on paper.
When a guest violinist at the Chicago Symphony falls ill, David meets Alex Bishop, a last-minute substitute. Alex’s fame and outrageous tattoos fail to move David. Then Alex puts bow to string, and David hears the brilliance of Alex’s soul.

David has sworn off relationships, believing he will eventually drive away those he loves, or that he'll lose them as he lost his wife and parents. But Alex is outgoing, relaxed, and congenial—everything David is not—and soon makes dents in the armor around David's heart. David begins to dream of Alex, wonderful dreams full of music. Becoming a composer suddenly feels attainable.

David’s fragile ego, worn away by years of his grandfather’s disdain, makes losing control difficult. When David’s structured world comes crashing down, his fledgling relationship with Alex is the first casualty. Still, David hears Alex’s music, haunting and beautiful. David wants to love Alex, but first he must find the strength to acknowledge himself.
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Published on May 14, 2013 05:00

It's happening right now! Shira Anthony discusses her newest novel, Prelude!

Shira Anthony has joined me RIGHT NOW to discuss her newest novel in the Blue Notes series, Prelude! She'll also talk about ~groan~ angst and why she writes angsty stories. Be sure to stop on by and ask an agsty question!  World-renowned conductor David Somers never wanted the investment firm he inherited from his domineering grandfather. He only wanted to be a composer. But no matter how he struggles, David can’t translate the music in his head into notes on paper.
When a guest violinist at the Chicago Symphony falls ill, David meets Alex Bishop, a last-minute substitute. Alex’s fame and outrageous tattoos fail to move David. Then Alex puts bow to string, and David hears the brilliance of Alex’s soul.

David has sworn off relationships, believing he will eventually drive away those he loves, or that he'll lose them as he lost his wife and parents. But Alex is outgoing, relaxed, and congenial—everything David is not—and soon makes dents in the armor around David's heart. David begins to dream of Alex, wonderful dreams full of music. Becoming a composer suddenly feels attainable.

David’s fragile ego, worn away by years of his grandfather’s disdain, makes losing control difficult. When David’s structured world comes crashing down, his fledgling relationship with Alex is the first casualty. Still, David hears Alex’s music, haunting and beautiful. David wants to love Alex, but first he must find the strength to acknowledge himself.
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Published on May 14, 2013 05:00

May 13, 2013

Get ready! On Wednesday... Right Here... All Day... Shira Anthony!

Shira Anthony will join me on Wednesday to discuss her newest novel in the Blue Notes series, Prelude! Find Prelude on Goodreads here:Prelude She'll also talk about... angst and  why she writes angsty stories. Be sure to stop on by!  World-renowned conductor David Somers never wanted the investment firm he inherited from his domineering grandfather. He only wanted to be a composer. But no matter how he struggles, David can’t translate the music in his head into notes on paper.
When a guest violinist at the Chicago Symphony falls ill, David meets Alex Bishop, a last-minute substitute. Alex’s fame and outrageous tattoos fail to move David. Then Alex puts bow to string, and David hears the brilliance of Alex’s soul.

David has sworn off relationships, believing he will eventually drive away those he loves, or that he'll lose them as he lost his wife and parents. But Alex is outgoing, relaxed, and congenial—everything David is not—and soon makes dents in the armor around David's heart. David begins to dream of Alex, wonderful dreams full of music. Becoming a composer suddenly feels attainable.

David’s fragile ego, worn away by years of his grandfather’s disdain, makes losing control difficult. When David’s structured world comes crashing down, his fledgling relationship with Alex is the first casualty. Still, David hears Alex’s music, haunting and beautiful. David wants to love Alex, but first he must find the strength to acknowledge himself.

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Published on May 13, 2013 05:00

May 11, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!

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Published on May 11, 2013 19:04

May 6, 2013

On Top Down Under Reviews writes Authors and Readers Behaving Badly

Kazza K and Cindi over at On Top Down Under Reviews wrote an excellent blog article about behavior and developing trends in the behavior of authors and readers. Check it out
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Published on May 06, 2013 15:41

May 4, 2013

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Ah, the beauty of Latin men... 
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Published on May 04, 2013 05:00

March 27, 2013

A Wicked Wild Wednesday with Aisling!

Aisling answers Beverly and Tamara's questions about one of life's most embarrassing moments for their Wicked and Wild Wednesday blog post on Smile, Somebody Loves You! Check it out! Wicked Wild Wednesday with Tamara and Beverly!
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Published on March 27, 2013 15:28

March 17, 2013

Happy St. Patty's Day!

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Published on March 17, 2013 10:01

March 7, 2013

Tamara's One Stop Indie Shop does Shooting Star!

  Holy mackerel! I just had the most incredibly fun time speaking with Tamara of Tamara's One Stop Indie Shop for Authors! She is incredible! And, of course, she teased a hot, sexy TEASER out of me from my upcoming novel, Shooting Star! Check it out! It is hot, Hot, HOT! Shooting Star Woot! Thank you, Tamara!Read an excerpt of Shooting Star here.
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Published on March 07, 2013 20:37

February 23, 2013

Just Joshin: If You Don’t Answer, I’ll Just Ring it Off the Wall...

A great commentary written by Josh Lanyon about social media and marketing to readers. Don't miss it!
Just Joshin: If You Don’t Answer, I’ll Just Ring it Off the Wal...:   I’ve been catching up on my Publisher’s Weekly reading. One of the January issues had a couple of interesting articles on social med...
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Published on February 23, 2013 08:51