Armchair BEA genre discussion is about non-fiction, which is what most of my books are :) Non-fiction books are a very broad category, ranging from autobiographies and biographies to historical figures or events to even travel books. I actually create books that take non-fiction another step, photography books. While some can be categorized as "travel", many of my books are about nature, flowers, and butterflies, to name a few. Some have very little text, like my new series of "Take a … [Read more...] about Non-fiction – Photo Books #ArmchairBEA
All About Deborah Carney and BookGoodies – Intro for #armchairbea
Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging? My name is Deborah Carney and I have been on the internet since 1980. There wasn't blogging back then, or even the World Wide Web. There was just text on a green screen, no pretty pictures. I worked at a University and learned early on about the net, using Lynx and email with arcane clients that you had to use to connect. I used the internet for research, I had children … [Read more...] about All About Deborah Carney and BookGoodies – Intro for #armchairbea
Kathryn Starke Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Kathryn Starke joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. Amy's Travels is a multicultural children's book that teaches the culture, diversity, and geography of our world through the eyes of a young girl. Based on a true story, Amy's Travels has been released in its second edition and is used worldwide. This children's book is complete with lesson plans and comprehensive book guide for elementary school students. It has just been … [Read more...] about Kathryn Starke Author Interview with BookGoodies
Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. I hope you relate to the struggles my characters go through to find happiness and see in them parts of your own journey. I've got 8 ebooks which are a mix of fiction and non-fiction, tailored to the reader looking to learn about cultures other than his or her own. Author Bio: Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar is a South Asian American who has lived in Qatar since 2005. … [Read more...] about Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar Author Interview with BookGoodies
Claudia Hall Christian Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Claudia Hall Christian joins BookGoodies podcast hosts Deborah Carney and Karen Garcia to talk about books, writing and current projects. I write great stories about good people caught in difficult situations. I am the author of the fast paced, heart warming, Alex the Fey thrillers, the sweet and crunchy serial fiction Denver Cereal, the tightly woven Seth and Ava Mysteries, and the intense Queen of Cool. Claudia Hall Christian is an author and a beekeepers. She can be found on her … [Read more...] about Claudia Hall Christian Author Interview with BookGoodies
Jesse Holder Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Jesse Holder joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. Chutes,Beer,& Bullets:Not Your Grandpa's Way Story is Jesse's first novel. It is the second novel written in the genre of Military Humor. The first being the fictious "Catch-22", by Joseph Heller. Chutes,Beer,&Bullets has been described as an un-cut comedy/war film. Some say a hint of Tucker Max, with a dash of Joe Galloway. Jesse Holder (1986-) was born in Valdosta, … [Read more...] about Jesse Holder Author Interview with BookGoodies
Camilla Stein Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Camilla Stein joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. I am author of Space Scrapers series and Gaia's Children. Space Scrapers is a type of a space opera with cyberpunk infusions, and ideas larger than life incorporated in the plot. The story revolves around three main characters, all three of them have personal issues they need to overcome before they can serve the greater good. Gaia's Children is a lyrical sentimental story, … [Read more...] about Camilla Stein Author Interview with BookGoodies
Podcast with Book Publicist Nancy Sayles
Nancy Sayles joins BookGoodies host Deborah Carney to discuss writing, publishing and all things book related. This podcast focuses on book publicity. From Nancy: "Three-quarters of the earth’s surface is covered with water. The rest is covered with book publicists. Only we have access to the closely-guarded secrets to creating a bestseller, to landing a New York Times review, to Meredith Vieira’s cell phone number…c’mon, get REAL!" Listen to this podcast with Nancy to learn what … [Read more...] about Podcast with Book Publicist Nancy Sayles
M.J. Rose Author and eBook Pioneer Talks with BookGoodies
Author M.J. Rose joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. She is a founding member and board member of International Thriller Writers and the founder of the first marketing company for authors: AuthorBuzz.com. She runs two popular blogs; Buzz, Balls & Hype and Backstory. Getting published has been an adventure for Rose who self-published Lip Service late in 1998 after several traditional publishers turned it down. Editors had … [Read more...] about M.J. Rose Author and eBook Pioneer Talks with BookGoodies
Amy Weber – Making it in Show Business – Author Podcast
Hollywood personality Amy Weber joins BookGoodies host Deborah Carney to discuss her recently published a guide to Making it in Show Business aimed at helping newcomers avoid some of the potentially dangerous traps lurking just behind the scenes of this glamorous industry. The book is based on lessons she learned, both as a model, and as the owner of a successful modeling agency. Amy is a successful Hollywood personality who has found ways to help others. Amy took some time out from her … [Read more...] about Amy Weber – Making it in Show Business – Author Podcast
Curtis Kessinger Author Interview Podcast With BookGoodies
Curtis Kessinger, Founder of Film School Now and author/publisher of two books Just Shoot It! and The Ultimate You joins BookGoodies host Deborah Carney to discuss how and why he decided to write his books. He also shares his views on publishing and his writing style. From Curtis: The initial reason I self-published my filmmaking book Just Shoot It! is that the big name in filmmaking books told me I would probably never make a dime if I published the book myself or even had him publish … [Read more...] about Curtis Kessinger Author Interview Podcast With BookGoodies
Plus-sized Heroines – Guest Post by Tory Richards
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Some are bald, have long hair, tattoos, piercings. Some drive trucks, ride motorcycles, or fly. They are tall, not so tall, and come in all shades of color. They have fangs, claws, scars, and most of them all have one thing in common. They are sexy to the heroine in some way. But what’s to say heroines can’t be the same way? Back when I began reading in my teens (a long time ago) it seemed heroines came from the same mold. They were flawless, beautiful … [Read more...] about Plus-sized Heroines – Guest Post by Tory Richards