Our imagination is caught most, gets fired the most, and even gets further worked upon by “the Unfamiliar”. This is what happens to Victoria Villanova when she encounters the dark stranger, Enrico Maria De Martis in THE DARK INTRUDER, the first book of what will be a series of two books. It bears the message that a stranger could come into your life and steal your heart away. A stranger. Who is he? What is he doing in her house, Villa Dorothea, the microcosm where the main part of the … [Read more...] about THE DARK INTRUDER, The First Book by EMMA N. IBEGBULEM
Fright Flight (Dream Seeker Adventures) by Lisa Ard
Fright Flight is the first installment in the Dream Seeker Adventures series. Being twelve years old can be challenging, but add to that the unusual ability to experience dreams as reality and you begin to understand Patrick's need for a little self-control. A "sweet" dream devouring the world's largest ice cream sundae can end with an enormous stomachache. A fall from a bike means Patrick wakes with a broken arm. Try explaining that to the emergency room doctor! Oh wait - that would be … [Read more...] about Fright Flight (Dream Seeker Adventures) by Lisa Ard
Crystal White by David DeLee
With nothing to live for, will only death satisfy his need for revenge? In California, DEA agent Nick Lafferty led the investigation to eradicate a new and deadly form of synthetic crack cocaine called Crystal White. An investigation that took from him everything he cherished, and left Lafferty a broken man. A man with nothing to live for. Now, the street poison Crystal White again floods the streets, this time in the northern suburbs of New York City. Aided by his ex-partner, Delmar … [Read more...] about Crystal White by David DeLee
NaNoWriMo Tips from Cheryl Mahoney
What year(s) did you participate in NaNoWriMo? 2011 Tell us if you won or not, and what you learned from the experience I successfully reached the 50,000 word mark--and then did a sort of half-NaNo to write another 26,000 words in December, to have a completed first draft by the end of the year. I'd say I had two big take-away lessons. One, I CAN keep writing if I set my mind to it. I'd frequently hit a point in the day's writing when I felt like I had written "enough," i.e., I'd used … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo Tips from Cheryl Mahoney
Deadly Lode by Randall Reneau
Geologist Trace Brandon's serendipitous discovery of the long forgotten Sullivan Mine comes with more than high grade uranium and gold ore. When ex-con, and penny mining stock promoter, Cyrus "The Virus" McSweeny finds out about Brandon's new mining claims, he formulates an underhanded plan to gain an interest in the mine. To further complicate matters, one of Brandon's shareholders, Richard Rosenburg, is into a New Orleans crime family for a cool million. And they want Rosy's shares in … [Read more...] about Deadly Lode by Randall Reneau
Willowtree by Mike Bove
Bruce DelRano, retired postman, golf and food nut, finds a body near the golf course. He believes the murder is connected to others and involves his Apache friend. Together, they stay a step ahead of the police in trying to solve the cases. They uncover dark secrets of a close knit group of friends in the town of Willowtree, Arizona. This is a fun read with some interesting characters. Mike Bove grew up in Vermont. He wrote articles and drew cartoons for his college newspaper. Mike was … [Read more...] about Willowtree by Mike Bove
WHAT MAKES A MEMORABLE NOVEL? – Guest Post by Dianne Harman @DianneDHarman
I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a book worthy of being recommended. What are the elements that make for a memorable read? I’m convinced there’s no formula. If there were, novels would be cookie cutter versions of one another and they’re certainly not. So what are the elements of a novel that make people talk about it and read other books written by the author? This is not going to be a blog about “How to Write the Perfect Novel.” Writing workshops, seminars, books on writing – all … [Read more...] about WHAT MAKES A MEMORABLE NOVEL? – Guest Post by Dianne Harman @DianneDHarman
Why Give Your Book Away? Guest Post by Shawn Inmon
Shawn Inmon is doing a multi-part guest post series on how and why to give your book away as part of a master marketing plan. Here is part one: There’s something counter-intuitive about working on a project for months and maybe even years, and then giving it away for free to the general public. Still, that’s what authors have been doing for a little over a year, since Amazon introduced the KDP Select program. Now, whether or not it is a good idea for an author to give away their … [Read more...] about Why Give Your Book Away? Guest Post by Shawn Inmon
NaNoWriMo Tips from Eric Michalsen
What year(s) did you participate in NaNoWriMo? 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Tell us if you won or not, and what you learned from the experience Won two years, just past 35k for two others. Careful planning for the commitment is key. What specific advice do you have for someone attempting NaNoWriMo ? Start early. Not writing, of course, but thinking about your characters, structure plot and theme. Use a mind map. Draw pictures. Sleep on it. My successful years I started to plan in June. My … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo Tips from Eric Michalsen
NaNoWriMo Tips from Kelly Azevedo
What year(s) did you participate in NaNoWriMo? 2007-2011 Tell us if you won or not, and what you learned from the experience I've accomplished the 50,000 for the past three years and learned that not only is it possible to win but gets easier each year! Getting into the rhythm of writing takes some time but if you stick with it you'll find that you can't *not* write. The stories, ideas, relationships and scenes that only exist inside your head are begging to be shared and turned into … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo Tips from Kelly Azevedo
City of Angeles by Marlayna Glynn Brown
City of Angeles is the second book in the trilogy Memoirs of Marlayna Glynn Brown. Continuing her remarkable journey in staccato prose, author Marlayna Glynn Brown reveals the underside of a life lived in 1980s Los Angeles, picking up from the moment in which Overlay ends. This searingly written, often bizarre story of her teens and twenties reveals the author's flight from the glitz of Las Vegas to the formidable world of self re-invention among the angels and demons populating … [Read more...] about City of Angeles by Marlayna Glynn Brown