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April 5, 2020
Where Do Authors Get Their Ideas?
Great discussion from Mom’s Favorite Reads on where authors get their ideas.
Mom’s authors interviewed by T.E. Hodden
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April 3, 2020
COVID-19 And The End Of Complacency
Great message here from Eric Lahti, one of my favourite indie authors.
First off, let me just say I thought COVID-19 was the name of the virus and the sickness you got was just a sickness. Apparently, I was wrong. COVID-19 is the sickness and SARS-CoV-2 is the virus. Personally, I think they need to come up with better names for both the disease and the virus. Although, to be fair, COVID-19 has done an admirable job of striking fear into the hearts of the world.
But, let’s face it, it’s only a matter of time before the first COVID-19 World Tour 2020 shirts start popping up.
As of this writing, we’re still semi-confined to our houses. I say semi-confined because essential businesses are still operating. Restaurants are doing take-out orders, grocery stores are still operating, and half of Albuquerque is at Lowe’s at any given point in time. Drive around the city and there’s still traffic, albeit less than usual. But…
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April 2, 2020
Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine April 2020
Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine for April will entertain and inform you. I’ve contributed another interview with hypnotist Peter Wolf.
Our April 2020 Issue!
March 22, 2020
Strong Women on Mother’s Day
Out now! Includes one of my stories. Fans of The Valiant Chronicles will recognize John and Carolyn Fairchild.
Celebrating Mother’s Day in Britain with the publication of The Strong Women Anthology by Mom’s Favorite Authors.
The phrase ‘strong women’ can refer to countless things, from historical achievements, to self-made business women, to the strongest mothers out there. Strong Women is an anthology just about that, from the authors of the magazine Mom’s Favorite Reads.
This collection of stories, featuring new and award-winning authors, span from a martial arts detective, to a girl working in a haunted café, all the way to a lady who takes down the queen of demons with a blessed baseball bat. You’ll be thrown into action, laughs, and even some chills.
https://books2read.com/u/bwv7A0
March 21, 2020
Positive Messages
A great roundtable discussion with the authors at Mom’s Favorite Reads.
Welcome back to another of Mom’s Roundtable discussions. This issue I will be joined by members of Mom’s author group, to discuss the growing wave of fiction with positive messages, such as the Hope Punk movement. Of course, science fiction and fantasy stories with a hopeful, progressive, and positive setting are nothing new, and many of us grew up with them, and it is no surprise that in these times of political division, economic hardship, and ecological disaster, it is only to be expected that authors and creators around the world will tackle the issues facing the world. Can hopeful and positive messages make a real difference though? Let’s see what our authors think – T.E. Hodden
Authors Would You Like to Reach 200,000 Readers?
Goylake Publishing has teamed-up with the Fussy Librarian and in partnership we are offering you 20% off your first book promotion with the Fussy Librarian…
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March 20, 2020
Mount Haven
Melanie Smith is one of my treasured beta readers. Check out her books on Mom’s Favorite Reads.
Rowdy Cooper is a cop born into a family of cops, and he loves the family business. Then one night, everything changes. After being shot in the line of duty, he is forced to retire. Depressed and a little lost, he moves to a sleepy little Montana town called Mount Haven. But, will the move prove therapeutic or lethal?
Bailey’s on the run. She landed in Mount Haven and fell in love with the peaceful little town instantly. She keeps to herself and reveals nothing. But, her sharp mind and secretive nature has attracted the attention of the Cooper brothers. One is her new boss, the other the town sheriff. Both are too perceptive.
As Rowdy struggles to rebuild his life, Bailey wrestles to keep her secrets hidden. But, powerful and dangerous men are on the hunt… and Bailey is the prey. Suddenly, two sadistic conspirators emerge from the shadows…
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March 15, 2020
Women of Courage Pearl Witherington
Women of Courage, Pearl Witherington
Available to pre-order now, The Strong Women Anthology by Mom’s Favorite Authors.
The phrase ‘strong women’ can refer to countless things, from historical achievements, to self-made business women, to the strongest mothers out there. Strong Women is an anthology just about that, from the authors of the magazine Mom’s Favorite Reads.
This collection of stories, featuring new and award-winning authors, span from a martial arts detective, to a girl working in a haunted café, all the way to a lady who takes down the queen of demons with a blessed baseball bat. You’ll be thrown into action, laughs, and even some chills.
https://books2read.com/u/bwv7A0
March 11, 2020
Communicating with Animals
Thank you, Mom’s, for the opportunity to share my interview with pet psychic Sheila Trecartin.
Communicating with Animals, Sheila Trecartin interviewed by Val Tobin.
March 8, 2020
Strong Women Anthology
I’m thrilled to have contributed a story to this anthology. Thanks, Mom’s Favorite Reads, for the opportunity.
On International Women’s Day Mom’s Favorite Reads is proud to present the Strong Women Anthology.
Available to pre-order now, The Strong Women Anthology by Mom’s Favorite Authors.
The phrase ‘strong women’ can refer to countless things, from historical achievements, to self-made business women, to the strongest mothers out there. Strong Women is an anthology just about that, from the authors of the magazine Mom’s Favorite Reads.
This collection of stories, featuring new and award-winning authors, span from a martial arts detective, to a girl working in a haunted café, all the way to a lady who takes down the queen of demons with a blessed baseball bat. You’ll be thrown into action, laughs, and even some chills.
https://books2read.com/u/bwv7A0
March 5, 2020
Stage and Forensic Hypnosis
Stage and Forensic Hypnosis, Peter Wolf, counsellor and consulting hypnotist, discusses these subjects with Val Tobin.
