Sunday, April 19, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
Not in the mood to write but the story in my head says "Yes"
Feeling a little "Blah" right now. I don't know why but my mind wants me to go write the next scene in my book "Dangerous Rescue" but it also knows I am not in a writing mood. So it decided to have me blog instead. It is funny how your mind pushes you to complete something even when you are not feeling well. I guess to calm it, I will have a couple of drinks and read one of the books I am suppose to review. Maybe I will feel better and get into the writing mode. Who knows, I surely don't not right now. Have you ever gotten into one of those moods where you don't feel like writing? Normally, whichever story I am working on rolls through my mind while I am doing other things, such as today adding additional support around the doorway floor up in the hayloft that feels mushy. With my book rolling through my head not letting me focus. I had to cut one board three times to get a straight cut then work over my head to install the bracing. A five minute job took almost an hour because of my lack of concentration on the task at hand.
Just one of those days when I should have spent it writing instead of working outside. The sun came out and when it is warm and sunshiny, I hate staying inside. I want to do something outside even though my mind figured I should be inside on the keyboard. Maybe, someday I will get a portable computer but until then, I will have these mental battles. Have a good weekend, talk back. I'm listening!
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
The Unraveling of Shelby Forrest by Donna Friess
The Unraveling of Shelby Forrest
by Donna Friess
Title: The Unraveling of Shelby Forrest
Author: Donna Friess
Genre: Women's Fiction > Contemporary Women >Domestic Life >Parenting & Relationships > Adoption
"As someone who has adopted children, I found this emotionally charged, complex first novel, written by award winning author, Donna Friess, draws you in immediately and holds you in its' thrall from the first page to the last. The author explores the grief, guilt and pain of giving up a baby for adoption and the secrets that can tear apart a marriage." Leanne A., CA
"There are surprises and tears, smiles and laughter, when I finished the story I was asking for more. The characters are complex and the story delivers the harrowing and heart-wrenching story of so many women that have had to make these impossible decisions. It is a must read for any parent." -Micki Harris, CA
"Our job in this lifetime is not to shape ourselves into some ideal we imagine we ought to be, but to find out who we already are and become it." - Donna L. Friess, Ph.D.
"We see the gentler side of humanity here. The message of both hope and love was inspiring. I LOVED this book." Kriss M., CA "Written with love and warmth, the book draws you in and keeps you eager to learn the outcome, which is satisfying, yet surprising." Catherine M., Florida
About the Author
Donna Friess’ story of being forced to take legal action to stop her father from continuing to sexually abuse his four year-old granddaughter, reached 50 million people worldwide. With appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and others, her autobiography, Cry the Darkness, (1993 Health Communications), became a best seller, printed in seven languages. Dr. Friess She is an expert in recovery from trauma. She has authored six books, and is a member TTAC (Technical Training and Advisory Consortium) through the Office of Victims of Crime, U.S. Justice Dept., she was nominated for the American President’s Service Award.
Donna L. Friess, Ph.D.Sunday, April 12, 2015
UPSIDE DOWN by LIZ GAVIN Blog Tour
UPSIDE
DOWN TOUR
Thank you AWESOME READER for visiting today and
AMAZING HOST for having me in your blog!!
RAVE REVIEWS
BOOK CLUB
As I said on my first post this week, - if you missed it just check the
lineup for UPSIDE DOWN BLOG TOUR
at 4WillsPublishing site and read it. Then hurry back here. We'll be waiting for
you!! - I've pounded the proverbial pavement, albeit the online one, for the
longest time before finding an oasis where writers are truly appreciated based
on fundamental characteristics such as talent, commitment and support of
others. Yes, I'm talking about the AWESOME book club that Nonnie Jules put
together to generously help promote fellow indie authors. She is so amazingly
supportive and hardworking she's known to us as ‘WonderWoman’. Let me tell you
Nonnie would give the super-hero a run for her money if Diana Prince existed in
real life. That's how great Nonnie Jules is!
I'm proud to serve on the
Governing Board of Rave Reviews Book Club as Admin Assist 2 and I assure you there's NO OTHER PLACE for Authors and
Readers to be. For those of you who don't know RRBC yet, let me tell you my story.
On February 1st
2015, I woke up to some great news. My
book Luck of the Irish was # 112 in the Kindle Store. Granted, there had been a
FREE PROMO on the day before but I celebrated the ranking position anyway. The
book had had 2,045 downloads in a single day and that alone was quite an
achievement for an indie book with an advertisement budget of exactly $0. Yes,
ZERO! LOL
However, I ALSO knew I
couldn’t have done it without Rave Reviews Book Club and the support of its amazing members. You see, I had joined the club a
year before but, aside from some reviews and tweets, I hadn’t been an active
member until January 2015, for many personal reasons that had nothing to do
with the Club.
During January 2015, I
volunteered for the Tweet Team (which has been an AWESOME experience so far),
became a Blog Tour Host, participated in blog tours as visitor and as an author,
NONNIE JULES received me for an interview on her famous shelf, the Governing Board
invited me to work with them, and this month of April Luck of the Irish has
been chosen as one of the three BOOKS OF THE MONTH. It’s the highest honor for
an author- member and I still haven’t recovered from the shock of having been
chosen! I found out a couple of hours ago, so forgive me if I’m still pinching
myself! LOL
Voilá! RRBC’s slogan came to life – SUPPORT others and you’ll be SUPPORTED. It’s as
simple as that and that is the BEAUTY of this ethos, which in turn creates an
invaluable supportive system, a safety net that allows us to dream of higher
flights.
But don't take my word for
that! Check out our website and read some of the testimonials there and you’ll
understand why Rave Reviews Book Club is THE PLACE for you to be!!
Be sure to come back tomorrow for the next leg of my UPSIDE DOWN BLOG
TOUR! Check the lineup for UPSIDE
DOWN BLOG TOUR at 4WillsPublishing site to know where to go.
Please, leave your thoughts below before you
go!
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Author Bio
When
Liz Gavin was in Second Grade - just a couple of years ago, really - her teacher
told her mother the little girl should start a diary because she needed an
outlet for her active and vivid imagination. She was a talkative child who
would disrupt the class by engaging her colleagues in endless conversations.
She loved telling them the stories her grandfather used to tell her.
Apparently,
the teacher wasn’t a big fan of those stories, and Liz’s mother bought her a
diary. She happily wrote on it for a couple of months. Unable to see the appeal
of writing for her own enjoyment only, she gave up on it. She missed the
audience her friends provided her in class. She went back to disturbing her
dear teacher’s class.
Since
then, she has become a hungry reader. She will read anything and everything she
can get her hands on – from the classics to erotica. That’s how she has become
a writer of erotica and romance, as well.
As a
young adult, she participated in a student exchange program and lived in New Orleans Brazil
Welcome
to her world of hot Alpha males and naughty, independent women. Add a touch of
the paranormal in the presence of some wicked souls and you’ll get the picture.
Contact Information
Twitter handle = @LizGavin_author
Facebook = www.facebook.com/liz.gavin.54
Email = lizgavin@elessarbooks.com
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Book Blurb
Carol Anne Sullivan is a tough New York
Mark Aikens is Carol's boyfriend.
He's been in love with her for a while but his submissive side hasn't allowed
him to rebel against her golden rule and to tell her how he feels. Fear of
losing her forever might spur him into action.
Cindy O'Rourke has admired Carol from afar.
So, she jumps at the opportunity to work for her idol. Little does she know,
things will never be the same for her after that job interview
Carol has been going through a rough
patch: world economical crisis, dysfunctional parents, demanding clients,
faulty equipment. Without much time for herself, her love life is suffering. So
what is the big deal if she fantasizes about a new employee when her boyfriend,
Mark, can't give her what she needs? The big deal is - the new receptionist,
Cindy, is a woman who threatens to turn her world upside down
This is the steamy tale of an
unconventional love triangle which should be read with an open mind and an open
heart. Sometimes, love comes to our lives in unexpected ways but with such
overwhelming power that the best course of action might be to surrender to it.
Book
link on Amazon US = http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IFMMJY0
Book
link on Amazon UK = http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IFMMJY0
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Friday, April 10, 2015
WILL O' THE WISP book tour by Craig Boyack
What I wanted out of this story
Will O' the Wisp is the newest release
from C. S. Boyack. It involves a mildly handicapped girl facing a mysterious
threat. The wisp has been killing off Patty Hall's family for generations, and
she's next on the list. It is suitable for young adult readers.
I've blogged many times about how I
set challenges for myself with each novel. These won't be evident to the
reader, but they help me grow as an author. At various times the challenge is
as simple as writing a buddy story, or using fairy tale structure.
In Will O' the Wisp, I wanted to add
another tool to my writer's toolbox. This is my first story written in first
person point of view. It involved a little hair pulling at first, because
"meanwhile, back at the ranch" isn't possible. If Patty Hall can't
see it, read it, or hear it, it cannot be inserted into the story. It's a
wonderful challenge, and one every author should attempt at least once.
I also wanted to use some of my
suspense techniques. I have a living document where these tips have been
languishing long enough. It was time to take them out and play with them.
There were challenges in writing this
tale, to be sure. Not the least of which is a 54 year old man writing from the
perspective of a 15 year old girl. Never one to run from a challenge, I
referred to my raising of a fifteen year old girl. According to my advance
readers, I pulled it off just fine. We authors worry about everything, and the
reader is the ultimate judge here.
This doesn't mean all my other tools
were off limits. I still managed to shoehorn in a couple of fairy tale
elements. As an example, the color purple appears three times in the story at
defining moments in Patty's journey.
I also relied upon a technique I call
plants and payoffs. The story is filled with seemingly small elements that wind
up playing more important roles later on. This is a fun technique to use. This
is how 70s pop culture icon Euell Gibbons and the words of Abraham Lincoln got
into my story.
Sometimes I am satisfied with my
personal goals, sometimes they fall a bit short. This is all personal growth
information, and doesn't reflect in the story itself. The stories are solid,
and readers should enjoy them. In the case of Will O' the Wisp, all my goals
were exceeded. I am very happy with this story.
Will O' the Wisp is suitable for a
young adult crowd. All my advanced readers are adults, and they seem to have
enjoyed it too. I never set out with a goal like that in mind, and don't shy
away from adult themes. Several of my stories are better suited for adults. The
Cock of the South can be brutal and bloody at times. Arson gets hot in more
ways than one. Will O' the Wisp didn't need any of that, and it would detract
from the story. I wouldn't be afraid to share it with my oldest granddaughter.
***
Patty Hall is perfectly prepared for
the wrong problem. She is enamored with the space race, and knows the history
of NASA by heart. She is faced with an ancient threat that has been targeting
the Hall family for generations.
Hampered by an overprotective mother, if Patty can't figure it all out
in time, she may be the next member in the Hall family cemetery plot.
It's not hard enough to be a fifteen
year old girl, and a social outcast. As she watches her friends mature and grow,
she has to face the idea of never turning sixteen. Please consider joining
Patty on her incredible adventure.
You can pick up a copy on Amazon using
your Kindle or a free reading app. Download it here:
Follow Craig at the following
locations:
Follow my blog:
http://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com
Check out all my novels here:
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00ILXBXUY
Twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/Virgilante
Author Bio:
I was born in a town
called Elko , Nevada
I moved toIdaho
I like to write about things that have something unusual. My works are in the realm of science fiction, paranormal, and fantasy. The goal is to entertain you for a few hours. I hope you enjoy the ride.
I moved to
I like to write about things that have something unusual. My works are in the realm of science fiction, paranormal, and fantasy. The goal is to entertain you for a few hours. I hope you enjoy the ride.
Talk back I'm listening
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Understanding, so much miss used
I understand, how you feel, I understand how think, I understand how it feels to be in your situation but really do we? Most of us toss that word around but never really want to step into their shoes. Most people keep others at arms length not sure what their real situation, mainly because we don't want to go there. Some people step out of their little worlds into the next person's world trying to get a grasp on what they are trying to understand but many of us hide behind the shields we create to feel safe and secure knowing we are not like others that we profess to understand, not willing to be one.
A big thanks go out to those that helped me come up with Muslim names for my book rewrite. Like all my stories, I make up their names but had no idea of what names especially Muslim women that were common. Like other books, I made up any last names that I might need but most of my characters, hopefully no one finds them offensive but I needed them to spice up the story somewhat by adding more support characters. For those that never read the book, it is part of the Lightning in the Tunnel series where Brad and his many wives come to the rescue of a downed Jetliner we the intent to lead them to safety. Away from the craziness that swept LA after a nuclear bomb devastates it. The bomb triggers huge earthquakes that destroy most of California meaning Arizona was the nearest safe place. At least on the surface it appears that way, read "Dangerous Rescue" for the whole story. Out in July of 2015!
Talk back, I'm listening!
Monday, April 6, 2015
I need a little help, my friends
I am currently rewriting one of my earlier books renamed "Dangerous Rescue" aboard the jetliner I am adding eight Muslim characters. I need help in naming them with common names for Muslim's. Normally, I just make up names for my characters but I don't want to insult anyone. So I am asking your help in giving them names. They do not have to be actual names but sound authentic enough to be real. I will describe my characters and ask for fitting names for each. A man about twenty-nine with a female wife and ten year old son. The wife's brother about twenty-seven and his two wives and one daughter age six and a son age nine. If you can help me, I would appreciate this. either email me at agmoye.moye406@gmail.com or comment on this post. Thanks in advance for your help. I have not come up with their description yet but will do so in time. Thanks in advance!
Talk back, I'm listening as always.
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