THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB discussion

My two latest stories have already been picked up for 2012 publication in two top literary magazines next year.As you know, such literary magazines are amazing difficult to break into and continue to publish only the finest writers.My "Story Cloth," is scheduled to appear in the 2012 Spring issue of Potomac Review. The very controversial(and very sad)"The Honey Wagon," will appear in the 2012 Summer issue of the prestigious North Carolina Literary Review.
Please make a note of these dates and continue to support one of the last places where important writing still survives. Thanks.

Best.
Joseph Cavano (josephcavano.com)

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Here's my books. I'd love for you guys to check them out... Lost at the Con
Man Against the Future: 17 Topflight Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Yarns.

Hi: )...my newest childrens book is available in paperback now at http://www.solsticepublishing.com and is called 'Jodi Stone Stories'. It has two books in one and is about the adventures of two young girls, and includes a fairy, a frog, some magic and imagination:).

My other books are here on goodreads also. Foer more info please visit my Facebook fanpage at http://www.Facebook.com/JodiStone.Chi...
And I invite anyone to join my group here at http://www.goodreads.com/jodistone

Book One: The Growing Dim Project

Just thought I would announce that I have made my latest ebook FREE here on goodreads only.

This is an appreciation for the people who helped me promote the contest I had in July. I may change it back to it's normal price of $2.99, but unsure yet.

If anyone has trouble downloading or obtaining the file from goodreads, let me know and I'll see if I can help out.

Nicholas.

Joseph wrote: "My two latest stories have already been picked up for 2012 publication in two top literary magazines next year.As you know, such literary magazines are amazing difficult to break into and continue ..."

congrats Joseph!!

let me just do a CONGRATS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS post- so happyfor you all!!

I have come to the conclusion that most of us are the same: We like to post our achievements but care little for those of others. I'm not at all bitter-just realistic. I think it simply "goes with the territory." It's a rough business and many times the only award is the one we give ourselves.
BTW, check out my "advertisement for myself just above."

Tarrin Lupo said,

I am really excited because I just found out tonight that Pirates of Savannah: The Birth of Freedom in the Low Country moved into #1 spot for historical fiction on Amazon. Would you mind sharing it with your group? Here check out the link #1

Rick wrote: "Tarrin Lupo said,

I am really excited because I just found out tonight that Pirates of Savannah: The Birth of Freedom in the Low Country moved into #1 spot for historical fiction on Amazon. Wo..."

Here is a working link http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=s...

Tarrin wrote: "Rick wrote: "Tarrin Lupo said,

I am really excited because I just found out tonight that Pirates of Savannah: The Birth of Freedom in the Low Country moved into #1 spot for historical fiction on..."

congrats!!!!!!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=s...

My debut novel is called New Beginnings. It's officially out in January 2012, but is already being sold via Amazon etc and is here on Goodreads at http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11... where I am doing constant giveaways until the release date.

Hello fellow James Mason folk. The slick new book trailer for my forthcoming mystery/suspense novel "Remain In Light" is now on YouTube. You can watch it at this link:

http://youtu.be/rc9PLYSms4Y

Vanilla Heart will publish the ebook in October and trade paperback in January. Thanks for reading and watching. See you around the forum.

Collin wrote: "Hello fellow James Mason folk. The slick new book trailer for my forthcoming mystery/suspense novel "Remain In Light" is now on YouTube. You can watch it at this link:

http://youtu.be/rc9PLYSms4Y
..."

Remain in Light looks amazing! I can see why you are happy with the trailer. It's great! :)

Thanks, Nora! :)

David wrote: "My Book has 'gone home'.

Since my novel ‘Clan’ was published in 2008, it has been on a remarkable journey, a journey I could not have anticipated when I first sat down to write it.

It had its ge..."

so well stated David!!!

D.B. wrote: "Hello Mason readers!
My debut novel SUMMERLAND was released through Noble Romance on August 8th.

Set against the backdrop of glittering Hollywood, the story of Summerland looks behind the tablo..."

"Hello Mason readers!
love that intro!!!!

goes without saying that my main loyalty goes to James Mason Member Writers- so as far as I am concerned- all of you are bestsellers in my mind!!

Howdy fellow authors,
My first book DARLIN' DRUID is available on Amazon and B&N. The first volume in my Texas Druids trilogy, it's a fast-paced historical romance peppered with dashes of Irish Druid magic. It has ten 5-star reviews on Amazon, the latest a real winner. The reviewer said:

"Wow! This was by far the best book I have read this year, possibly ever. I couldn't put it down once I began reading. I can't wait to read more from this author."
~~ Jamie

I'm new to this group, but it appears we can comment on our new books here, so I will. I've read the other posts with interest and I can see I need to add to my TBR pile.

My newest book, Old Murders Never Die, just came out in July. It's the story of a female P.I. and her partner who become stranded in a ghost town in current time. It involves a mysterious cowboy and a series of murders that occurred in Wolf Creek, Arizona in 1880. There is drama in the book, but there's also some humor and a little adventure. Oh, and part of the mystery is that many of the town's inhabitants just picked up and left, leaving their personal belongings behind. Hmm. I wonder what happened in that town.

I write with the hope of entertaining readers. No, I haven't written the Great American novel. However, although I'm with a very small publisher, I'm pleased to say that Old Murders Never Die was their #1 bestseller for July. This is the fifth book in the Sandi Webster mysteries.

Hi D.B. I agree with you - I prefer to entertain rather than go for "greatness". That's one of the reasons why I normally read Indies lately - to be entertained :)

I’m giving away my book at Smashwords till Aug 31 2011.

If you read and post a meaningful review on Amazon.com before Aug 31, 2011, you also have a chance to win a Kindle, or cash equivalent if you prefer :)

Smashwords Link:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Free Coupon: XB72W

Amazon Link where to post the review to enter the Kindle draw:

http://amzn.to/reM8UZ

Many thanks,

Austin Briggs.

D.B. wrote: "Hey Marja! The great american novel is overrated! I prefer to be entertained, which it sounds like your series does. Is it available on Amazon? (I suppose I could just go check, but I just wanted t..."

Hey, D.B.! Absolutely available on Amazon. And thanks for asking. At the very least I think the books can get a smile out of you.

Thanks D.B., really appreciate - hope you enjoy it :)

I found and added "Summerland", too.

Austin wrote: "Hi D.B. I agree with you - I prefer to entertain rather than go for "greatness". That's one of the reasons why I normally read Indies lately - to be entertained :)

I’m giving away my book at Smash..."

I checked your book on Amazin. Really sounds interesting. Will have to add to my to read list. Good luck with the book.

I'm new to this group and delighted to be part of this fabulous & supportive group of readers and writers. Here are two of my E-books which are published on both Amazon and Smashwords. Here is the link to Amazon UK site: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i... They are also on Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/... http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

For further details, please go to my author page for book descriptions and reviews by other GR readers.

Hope you find them enjoyable and happy reading! Thanks!

For our newbies, my novel "Whispers from the Mirror" was given a 4-star rating

4.0 out of 5 stars Guardian Angel, August 7, 2011
By OOSA Online Book Club "O.O.S.A. Gets It Read!" (World Wide Web, USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE) This review is from: Whispers From The Mirror (Paperback)
Brianna Deville is the daughter of Belle Deville, a lawyer who fought against sex discrimination and for civil liberties. Brianna is quickly following in her mother's footsteps. Because of Belle's influence, Brianna is very guarded as far as her heart is concerned and doesn't trust men. Although Brianna has her share of men in her life, are they there to stay? When Brianna opens up a little, the "Mirror-Lady" appears and brings her back to earth. Will Brianna find the right man or will she end up alone like her mother?

In "Whispers from the Mirror," Minnie Miller writes a story that will keep readers engrossed throughout the whole book. I look forward to her next book.


Whispers From The Mirror

In a world where black and white
has turned a muddy shade of grey...

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU DISCOVERED
THE PATH YOU HAD CHOSEN FOR YOUR LIFE HAD BEEN BASED UPON LIES?

"She'd had the dream again, that recurring nightmare which she could never quite put out of her mind."
Marah Edom had acquired all she'd ever dreamed of . . . the job, the car, the Malibu beach home. Yet, all that was overshadowed by a darkness which threatened to consume her.
In one mind-altering moment, Marah is forced to confront her own acquiescence as she faces the demons which have haunted her for years.

Muted Grey, fiction, by Dianna L. Young
PRE-ORDERS available now at:
http://www.mutedgrey.com
release date 11/1/11

My debut novel, Crestmont is featured today (Thursday) only on http://bit.ly/nqEvXl. The concept is interesting. My $2.99 book is "sponsoring" several free ebooks on the site. I'd love it if you took a look. Thank you!

Good grief! My TBR pile just keeps growing. All of your books sound so interesting.

Dear friends,
i just wanted to let you know i have a new story out in an anthology titled: "Amsterdamned if you do - an anthology about setting". the subject of it is settings, and my story takes place in Amsterdam
you can read more about it and download the digital version for free here: http://cclapcenter.com/amsterdamned/
i hope you will enjoy it and pass the free link on to your friends as well!
have a great day,
Delphine

I see some familiar faces and lots of good books here. If you're interested in a political intrigue, action adventure, technothriller, check out my son's book, M.O.D. by J. C. Allen. There's also a book trailer for a small taste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It9YGW...

Happy reading!

mountainmama wrote: "I see some familiar faces and lots of good books here. If you're interested in a political intrigue, action adventure, technothriller, check out my son's book, M.O.D. by J. C. Alle..."

Check out your sons book. Does sound interesting,

I add a new piece of fiction to my blog every Friday. I also try more normal routes of publish (with piles of rejection letters to prove it). The Friday story thing is so that I don't sit on a story too long and have to continue to write.

Here is today's story: Nostradamus' Friends

http://booksandbooksandwordsandwords....

Thanks, Diane - hope you like it.

Wow, David! I'll check that out when I get home (can't access that site from work for some reason).

Hey Mountainmama, good to see you here. I looked at your son's book trailer again. The music is intense, the plot sounds scary. I might have to get it!

Weeks and weeks ago I asked if you would help me put together a trailer for Darlin' Druid. You said yes, then I got sidetracked with the blog series I've been hosting. Would you still be willing to help me? I'd certainly appreciate it. Lyn

David wrote: "I am being interviewed by the BBC in Oxford on Monday 22nd August at 2.00pm local time - those out of range can catch up on the Internet. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7bp - Jo also has a Fa..."

you tell the BBC that they should have a special 103rd Birthday tribute For James Mason!! they missed his centenial! unforgivable!!!

Lyn, of course I'd still help you with a book trailer! I have so much fun doing them. Have you had a chance to look for pictures to use? I joined clipart.com for a week (for $15 and downloaded a zillion clips to use in the future), but you can also find clips other places, or take your own pictures! I used Pond5.com for my music (I think it cost $10 to buy the rights), but found another site that only asks that you credit his music.


Find 10-12 pictures and e-mail them to me with the cover art, and I'll get started!

mountainmama wrote: "Lyn, of course I'd still help you with a book trailer! I have so much fun doing them. Have you had a chance to look for pictures to use? I joined clipart.com for a week (for $15 and downloaded a..."

Hi, MM I found a website dreamstime.com that had free for any use pictures along with pictures that you could buy the commercial license on for as low as a dollar. I spent $35 to make all 4 of my videos and I still have 8 credit points left over to use later. If you go to my website http://www.charityparkerson.com and scroll down to the bottom of the screen there is a quick link posted that should take you to the free photo section. I hope this helps anyone looking for some great photos. They had something on every subject. You wouldn't believe the combination of words that I typed into the search engine and up popped pages of pics.

Sorry for busting in :)

Charity P.

Thanks, Charity - I'll check that out!!

Hello all,
I just signed a contract with Whiskey Creek Press for Practice To Deceive, the fifth book in my Sticks Hetrick mystery series.

The series is set in a fictional rural community near Harrisburg PA, but in this episode Hetrick and his girlfriend are on a Caribbean cruise when murder intrudes.
You can read more about the series here: http://whiskeycreekpress.com/authors/...

Congrats JR! Good luck.

mountainmama wrote: "Congrats JR! Good luck."

Thanks.

J.R. wrote: "Hello all,
I just signed a contract with Whiskey Creek Press for Practice To Deceive, the fifth book in my Sticks Hetrick mystery series.

The series is set in a fictional rural community near Harr..."

super news J.R.!!!!

Sounds like a great book, Albert!

Thanks, Mountainmama! I will start looking for clip art. Here's my email addy if you want to contact me direct: texasdruids@hotmail.com

Lyn

Charity wrote: "mountainmama wrote: "Lyn, of course I'd still help you with a book trailer! I have so much fun doing them. Have you had a chance to look for pictures to use? I joined clipart.com for a week (for..."

Charity, I used dreamtime when creating my book cover. They have tons of photos!

A video my son created for Being Someone Else: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tTDiG...

is a book I have self-published and donated to a 501(c)(3) to help the families that are hit hard by the recession.

In June I was approached by a Hollywood Producer. The nationwide movie is to be released in 2013. There's a lot of info at my facebook page - revamped with a cool app:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid...

We have the resources to make this more than a typical indie movie, but we could use your help to get this movie the MPAA rating so we can premier in every theater across the nation as we intend.

We just need people to LIKE our page so the MPAA can't deny us our rating.

Thank you for your consideration in supporting this Movie Project.

Great trailer, JR.

mountainmama wrote: "Great trailer, JR."

Thanks, Mountainmama.