Author Bio: Ripley Patton lives in Portland, Oregon with one cat, two teenagers, and a man who wants to live on a boat. She is an award-winning short story writer and author of The PSS Chronicles, a young adult paranormal thriller series. Ripley doesn't smoke, or drink, or cuss as much as her characters. Her only real vices are writing, eating M&Ms, and watching reality television. What inspires you to write? A love of story. Reading and writing have always been the way I make sense … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ripley Patton @rippatton
Interview with Author – R. Curtis Venture @rcventure
Author Bio: R. Curtis Venture was born in the United Kingdom in 1978. A graduate of Applied Biology, he has previously worked in entertainment and hospitality, business development, and intelligence analysis. His first great passion was for science fiction, both in books and on the screen, and he spent his childhood years swooping about on a BMX making "peow peow" noises. He is currently employed full-time in the legal sector, and he therefore makes time to write by completely ignoring his … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – R. Curtis Venture @rcventure
Interview with Author – Jodie Toohey @AuthorJodieT
Author Bio: Jodie Toohey is the author of four books, two poetry collections - "Crush and Other Love Poems for Girls" (2008) and "Other Side of Crazy" (918studio, 2013) - as well as two novels, "Missing Emily: Croatian Life Letters" (2012) and "Melody Madson – May It Please the Court?" (2014). When she is not writing fiction or poetry, Jodie helps people say what they want to say through her professional writing and editing business, Wordsy Woman Word Sales and Service. What inspires you to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jodie Toohey @AuthorJodieT
Desire in the Demimonde (The Demimonde Trilogy, Book 2) by Carrigan Fox
Justine Dixon was a socialite in the upper crust of Butte's society. But when she foolishly fell for the seduction of a confidence man, she found herself broken and alone. The Demimonde took her in and made her one of their own. Now, nine years later, she is one of the most successful prostitutes of the Mercury Street parlor houses. And she's made the mistake of falling in love with Jack Murphy, playboy and copper man. Jack once valued his simple life. He worked in the mine and spent his … [Read more...] about Desire in the Demimonde (The Demimonde Trilogy, Book 2) by Carrigan Fox
Syndicate (Tales from the Twisted Eden Sector) by Lyle S Tanner @lylestanner
This book is bargain priced from 07/24/2014 until 12/31/2016 SYNDICATE is a collection of short stories by Lyle S Tanner. We follow the people in a world that must never know the magic it contains. The mysterious Syndicate struggles to hold the balance, and a few unlucky souls get drawn into events they could never prepare for. Targeted Age Group: 18 - 35 Book Price: 2.99 Link To Buy Bargain Book … [Read more...] about Syndicate (Tales from the Twisted Eden Sector) by Lyle S Tanner @lylestanner
Danielle Smith Talks About #ArmchairBEA 2014 – BookGoodies Podcast
Join Danielle Smith and BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney as the discuss the upcoming ArmchairBEA event that coincides with the Book Expo America in NYC. ArmchairBEA is a way to network from home with authors and book bloggers, almost like being at the show! BookGoodies is a sponsor and hopes to "see" you all there! Follow the hashtag #ArmchairBEA on twitter, plus check out all their other social media. From their FAQ: What is Armchair BEA? Book bloggers unable to attend the BEA … [Read more...] about Danielle Smith Talks About #ArmchairBEA 2014 – BookGoodies Podcast
Get the Author Attitude with Nina Amir BookGoodies Podcast
Nina Amir joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to discuss the "Author Attitude" and why authors need it. What we talk about in this podcast: 1. Why do writers need an author attitude and what are the 4 elements that make up this attitude? (Hint: WOOT) 2. Why do aspiring authors need a business plan for their books before they write a word? 3. Do both fiction and nonfiction authors need a business plan? 4. How do you retain creativity in this business-focused process? 5. How do … [Read more...] about Get the Author Attitude with Nina Amir BookGoodies Podcast
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney for an interview about his books, how he started, advice for new and established authors. Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) spent 24 years with the Los Angeles Police Department. He is the author of nine books and over 50 articles on subjects ranging including, technology, the history of policing, leadership and terrorism. An experienced lecturer he has been an adjunct faculty member at … [Read more...] about Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) Author Interview with BookGoodies
Karen Jones Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Karen Jones joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. There is an echo in this podcast, we had some technical difficulties! It is still a good listen :) Author, educator and broadcast journalist, Karen Jones holds degrees in English and Education from the University of Virginia. Jones' first novel, Kingdom of Hearts was published in 1997 by the duplicitous and financially corrupt Commonwealth Publications in a disaster of epic … [Read more...] about Karen Jones Author Interview with BookGoodies
Ryan Frawley Author Interview Podcast
Author Ryan Frawley joins BookGoodies host Deborah Carney to discuss his path to publishing his novel. From Ryan: I'm a self-published author currently promoting my novel, Scar. I have written a suite of articles on self-publishing for ManyBooks (net), as well as publishing more general articles on the highs and lows of a modern artist's life on Thought Catalog. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Frawley.Ryan Goodreads: … [Read more...] about Ryan Frawley Author Interview Podcast
Ethics in Blogging #ArmchairBEA
Today's Armchair BEA topic is "Ethics in Blogging." What guidelines must we follow as bloggers--attribution, disclosure, honesty? Have you had an experience with plagiarism (victim or perpetrator?), and how did you deal with it? Do you have recommendations to new bloggers about how to ensure that credit is given to whom/where it's due? This is a topic that really hits home with me. I'm a photographer and digital artist in addition to being an author and blogger. I've been outspoken about … [Read more...] about Ethics in Blogging #ArmchairBEA
BookGoodies Approach to Book Blogging #ArmchairBEA
Today at ArmchairBEA we are inviting you to talk about your blogging approach. Have you branched out into your community? Do you partner with other bloggers? Have you gone "pro" or tried generating some income through your blog? If you're a long-term blogger, how has your online personality developed over the years? Our blog is built on collaboration with other people. Authors, bloggers, reviewers working together to make a site that is beneficial for all. We aren't specifically a "review … [Read more...] about BookGoodies Approach to Book Blogging #ArmchairBEA
