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October 2, 2012
Wine Tasting and Book Signings. The Fall Harvest Festival at Unionville Vineyards
Pumpkin picking, corn mazes and harvest festivals are just a few of the activities enjoyed each autumn in central New Jersey’s Hunterdon County. On Sunday, October 6th,from 12:00 noon to 5 PM, a fall festival will be held on the grounds of the Unionville Vineyards,9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, NJ.
Besides tasting Unionville wines, attendees can browse booths filled with the wares of local farmers, crafters and artisans. New Jersey authors, Helen Henderson, Chris Redding, and Cathy Tully will be signing copies of their books. Live music, winery tours, and grape stomping as well as children’s activities round out the festival day.
Chris Redding’s works include A View to a Kilt, Incendiary and Blond Demolition. Find out more about Redding at http://www.chrisreddingauthor.com. Cathy Tully is author of the newly-released All You Need is Love. Her online home is at cathytully.com.
Unionville Vineyards is located at 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes NJ 08851. Directions and more information can be found at http://unionvillevineyards.com. $15 Adult Admission at the gate (Includes wine glass & wine tasting), $5 Under age 21, Free for Under age 5 And Always Free for Designated Drivers & Activie Duty Military Personnel.
Besides tasting Unionville wines, attendees can browse booths filled with the wares of local farmers, crafters and artisans. New Jersey authors, Helen Henderson, Chris Redding, and Cathy Tully will be signing copies of their books. Live music, winery tours, and grape stomping as well as children’s activities round out the festival day.
Chris Redding’s works include A View to a Kilt, Incendiary and Blond Demolition. Find out more about Redding at http://www.chrisreddingauthor.com. Cathy Tully is author of the newly-released All You Need is Love. Her online home is at cathytully.com.
Unionville Vineyards is located at 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes NJ 08851. Directions and more information can be found at http://unionvillevineyards.com. $15 Adult Admission at the gate (Includes wine glass & wine tasting), $5 Under age 21, Free for Under age 5 And Always Free for Designated Drivers & Activie Duty Military Personnel.
August 13, 2012
Out and About wit the Dames of Dialogue and an Empty Room
Talked today at the Dames of Dialogue about the trials and tribulations of authors at book signings. Stop by and join me at a fictional book signing where nobody came. If the above link doesn’t work, the posting is at http://damesofdialogue.wordpress.com/2012/08/13/what-if-nobody-comes-by-helen-henderson. Helen
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Helen Henderson
Stories that take you to the stars, the Old West, or worlds of imagination. First stop for adventure and romance: Dragon Destiny and Windmaster Legacy , new fantasies from Burst Books.
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Helen Henderson
Stories that take you to the stars, the Old West, or worlds of imagination. First stop for adventure and romance: Dragon Destiny and Windmaster Legacy , new fantasies from Burst Books.
August 3, 2012
Out and About With a Dragon and Linda Rettstatt
Ebook from Burst Books / Amazon/ OmniLit / DriveThru Fiction.What is one of the more fun things to do as a writer is to visit with our characters. One such encounter can be seen at One Woman's Write where Linda Rettstatt graciously allowed me and one of the old ones, Llewlyn, dragon soul twin to Lord Branin of Cloud Eyrie to stop by. And Lord Branin stopped by in the midst of his search for the mystery woman he only knows as 'Anastasia."
Stop by www.onewomanswrite.blogspot.com to read the interview and see what insights a dragon has into the world of humans. Helen
PS Lord Branin Llewlyn tale is told in the fantasy, Dragon Destiny , from Burst Books.
Linda Rettstatt is a multi-published author whose works includ Love Sam and Wake Up Call.
July 23, 2012
Soaring in the Year of the Dragon -- Another Dragon Shifter Contract
A secret escaped.I can’t keep it hidden anymore. It’s ‘Bursting’ out all over town. Hatchling’s Curse, the second Book in the Dragshi series has been placed under contract by Burst Books. The dragshi are humans who can shift forms into that of their dragon soul twins. To learn more about this world where swords have magic and dragons fly, check out Dragon Destiny.
Off to soar above the mountains. Helen
Off to soar above the mountains. Helen
July 17, 2012
Celebrate Summer with a Free Cookbook
Free BookEnjoy cooking? Like free things? Click
here
to go to Champagne Books for a free download of the cookbook,
Recipes From The Writer's Vineyard.com
. The recipes contained within were either created by the contributor or passed from generation to generation. Each page provides the history behind the recipe and how it connects to the author.
Enjoy the recipes and the stories behind them.
About The Writer's Vineyard: The Writer's Vineyard is written by a group of seventeen authors. They’re a gathering of published writers from across the globe that share the good, bad, and ugly of creating fiction.
Free BookEnjoy cooking? Like free things? Click
here
to go to Champagne Books for a free download of the cookbook,
Recipes From The Writer's Vineyard.com
. The recipes contained within were either created by the contributor or passed from generation to generation. Each page provides the history behind the recipe and how it connects to the author.Enjoy the recipes and the stories behind them.
About The Writer's Vineyard: The Writer's Vineyard is written by a group of seventeen authors. They’re a gathering of published writers from across the globe that share the good, bad, and ugly of creating fiction.
July 10, 2012
At the Prose Polisher
Had a most pleasant surprise. Yesterday (July 9th) at the prosepolisher, Judy Gill featured me and my fantasy novels. And yes, the name is apt as Judy is quite skilled at polishing up both newbie and experienced author’s prose. And no, while I have silver hair, alas, the georgeous woman shown is not me. Stop by and say hi and leave a comment if so inclined. Helen
PS - I’ve got a secret to share. It’ll BURST out soon.
PS - I’ve got a secret to share. It’ll BURST out soon.
June 26, 2012
Dealing with Disappointment
Writers by the very nature of their lives have to reach out. To publishers, readers, reviewers, put themselves in line for disappointment. The book that wasn’t accepted, the royalty check that was smaller than hoped, the talk where nobody came. The post by Joan Y. Edwards at http://joanyedwards.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/twelve-ways-to-get-over-disappointment/
is an appropriate note for those who make their living by words.
is an appropriate note for those who make their living by words.
June 25, 2012
In the Author Spotlight - Carol McPhee
Sometimes fate decrees that given paths cross. My meeting with Carol McPhee, who is in the author spotlight over at One Woman's Write, was such an occasion. Although we haven't been in the same space and time (as in meeting in person), after several years close correspondence in several critique groups, I feel that if we passed each other on the street the connection would make recognition instantaneous.
You might wonder why I am giving notice to what some could consider competition. One reason is the sisterhood (brotherhood for the opposite sex) and camaraderie that can develop between people who share a common passion. And in this case it is writing.
Also, Carol is not really competition. She works more in the romance and romantic suspense genre while my own writing, calls elsewhere. Her latest two works are Shadowed Pursuit and Spirited Liaison. I'm still trying to figure out which of the two is my favorite. My novels are fantasies which is why I call myself a tour guide to the stars, the Old West, and to worlds of imagination.
Stop by the interview to see the woman behind the tagline, Strong, smart, sensuous heroines; heroes to die for.
Carol's works can be found at Champagne Books.
Enjoy Helen
You might wonder why I am giving notice to what some could consider competition. One reason is the sisterhood (brotherhood for the opposite sex) and camaraderie that can develop between people who share a common passion. And in this case it is writing.
Also, Carol is not really competition. She works more in the romance and romantic suspense genre while my own writing, calls elsewhere. Her latest two works are Shadowed Pursuit and Spirited Liaison. I'm still trying to figure out which of the two is my favorite. My novels are fantasies which is why I call myself a tour guide to the stars, the Old West, and to worlds of imagination.
Stop by the interview to see the woman behind the tagline, Strong, smart, sensuous heroines; heroes to die for.
Carol's works can be found at Champagne Books.
Enjoy Helen
June 23, 2012
Local Author Shares Her Journey of Two Centuries to Publication
Local author, Helen Henderson, recounts her path to publication, a trip that covers two centuries. Presentation will be held at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library on Monday, June 25th at 7:00 PM.
Join Helen as she shares tips and information on getting published in today’s market at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library on Monday, June 25th at 7:00 PM. The fun and informative discussion covers different approaches to writing, getting published, and the various options available to writers in today’s market. Henderson's 2012 releases include two fantasy novels. Dragon Destiny and Windmaster Legacy.
A signing of Henderson’s debut novel, Windmaster, will follow the program.
The program is open to the public. The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library is located at 165 Main Street, Matawan NJ. Visit the library website (http://matawan-aberdeen.patch.com/lis...) for directions and information on other programs. To learn more about Helen or read excerpts of her current works, visit her on the web at www.helenhenderson-author.webs.com or follow her blog at is.gd/helenhenderson_blog.
Join Helen as she shares tips and information on getting published in today’s market at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library on Monday, June 25th at 7:00 PM. The fun and informative discussion covers different approaches to writing, getting published, and the various options available to writers in today’s market. Henderson's 2012 releases include two fantasy novels. Dragon Destiny and Windmaster Legacy.
A signing of Henderson’s debut novel, Windmaster, will follow the program.
The program is open to the public. The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library is located at 165 Main Street, Matawan NJ. Visit the library website (http://matawan-aberdeen.patch.com/lis...) for directions and information on other programs. To learn more about Helen or read excerpts of her current works, visit her on the web at www.helenhenderson-author.webs.com or follow her blog at is.gd/helenhenderson_blog.
June 12, 2012
Out and About - Character on the Loose
It must be something in the air because another character from one of my novels has taken time from their adventures to give an interview. The silver-haired Ellspeth, captain of Sea Falcon, visited with Karenna Colcroft. You're invited to stop by Karenna's blog.Ellspeth is pictured as she posed for the cover of Windmaster.And don't forget the second book in the series, Windmaster Legacy.Click here for excerpts, reviews and more for Windmaster. Or here for Windmaster Legacy.Or if you prefer to soar with dragons, check out the newly released, Dragon Destiny. For hundreds of years, dragshi lord Branin and his dragon soul twin Llewlyn searched for their intended mates. Broch vowed to marry the dragon lord, with or without his willing cooperation. Everything changed the day a wistful thought touched Branin’s. Ebook from Burst Books / Amazon / OmniLit.
Come join me on journeys to the stars, the Old West and worlds of imagination. Helen
