DK Christi's Posts - The Book Marketing Network2024-03-29T15:54:37ZDK Christihttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DKChristi970http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2977868556?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=1prew2twh6pxu&xn_auth=noD. K. Christi presents at Author & Book Festival 21 February 2015tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2015-02-06:523145:BlogPost:6533062015-02-06T01:35:37.000ZDK Christihttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DKChristi970
<p><b>First Annual “Author and Book Festival” at Collier County South Regional Library February 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.</b></p>
<p><b>On Saturday, February 21<sup>st</sup>, over 30 local authors are participating in the first annual “Author and Book Festival” at Collier County’s South Regional Library Branch which is located at 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy.</b></p>
<p><b>This event is free and open to the public, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running through 2:00 p.m. Authors will…</b></p>
<p><b>First Annual “Author and Book Festival” at Collier County South Regional Library February 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.</b></p>
<p><b>On Saturday, February 21<sup>st</sup>, over 30 local authors are participating in the first annual “Author and Book Festival” at Collier County’s South Regional Library Branch which is located at 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy.</b></p>
<p><b>This event is free and open to the public, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and running through 2:00 p.m. Authors will introduce their newest works and copies will be available for purchase and signing. Author tables will be found in alphabetical order.</b></p>
<p><b>Six breakout sessions, 20 minutes each, begin at 11:00 a.m., starting with D. K. Christi, author of “Bamboo Ring” and “Ghost Orchid,” followed by Jean Erlbaum, “ Sit With Less Pain,” Arlene Levin, “My Culinary Journey,” Len Solo, “A Symphony of the Ordinary,” Lisa Trebilcock, “N is for Naples,” and Suzi Weinert, “Garage Sale Stalker.”</b></p>
<p><b>For this first year, the committee selected a diverse group of writers and are pleased to have topics that will be of interest to the community: sailor/traveler, fitness, culinary, poetry, children, and made for TV.</b></p>
<p><b>This free event is a great chance to meet exciting Florida authors and become familiar with their books, even taking home a signed copy.</b></p>
<p><b>For more information contact Collier County Library at <a href="http://www.collierlibrary.org">www.collierlibrary.org</a></b></p>Valentine's Day - No Chocolate Pleasetag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-01-25:523145:BlogPost:5612782013-01-25T01:14:47.000ZDK Christihttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DKChristi970
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<p>Valentine's Day is a day that represents the unique emotions and experiences that love engenders. What is your unique way to express love?</p>
<p>For me, orchids are the most exquisitely beautiful flowers in all…</p>
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<div class="xg_module"><div class="xg_module_body"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>No Chocolate on Valentine's Day for me. Chocolate is too ordinary. In fact, it has little to do with the beginning of the myths around St. Valentine and the day of love we celebrate.</p>
<p>Valentine's Day is a day that represents the unique emotions and experiences that love engenders. What is your unique way to express love?</p>
<p>For me, orchids are the most exquisitely beautiful flowers in all their infinite varieties. Their very shapes, colors and unique ways of claiming their lives in special habitats tie them to the unique experience that love itself provides.</p>
<p>If you wish to give a gift of love, give an orchid. The little bit of care to maintain them also represents the fact that love itself requires a bit of care to keep it alive.</p>
<p>White orchids represent the purest love, but every nuance of love can be found in the variety of orchid plants available.</p>
<p>My favorite orchid of all time is the rare and endangered ghost orchid whose dancing tendrils in a swamp breeze from gosamer blooms represents exquisite beauty and romance. Domestic ghost orchids are just a bit too fickle; so, I advise finding white orchids to express pure love, but not to worry about ghost orchids except to visit them in the wilds of the Everglades.</p>
<p>Tuck a book in your orchid plant gift, Ghost Orchid, a story of love relationships from family to friends to lovers - the gamut of experiences in a story of mystery set in the aura of the haunting ghost orchid of Corkscrew Swamp, Naples, Florida and sharing the beauty of its natural habitat as it calms the soul. <a href="http://www.dkchristi.com/" title="www.dkchristi.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dkchristi.com</a></p>
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</div>The best new year yet...tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-01-01:523145:BlogPost:5589612013-01-01T23:46:11.000ZDK Christihttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DKChristi970
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2997464566?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2997464566?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200"></img></a> May the New Year be your best yet - full of love, life, laughter, good friends, family and faith. May it give you most of what you need and some of what you want and the gratitude to appreciate it all. May health and happiness spread through your world so your days may be bright and your nights restful. May your thoughts flow freely, your pen write profusely and the words you…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2997464566?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="200" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2997464566?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="200" class="align-left"/></a>May the New Year be your best yet - full of love, life, laughter, good friends, family and faith. May it give you most of what you need and some of what you want and the gratitude to appreciate it all. May health and happiness spread through your world so your days may be bright and your nights restful. May your thoughts flow freely, your pen write profusely and the words you share gain the recognition you desire. If fame and fortune be your choice, may they find you. If philosophy your preference, may it guide you. May life unfold as it should for the path you have chosen.</p>
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<p>D. K. Christi, author, journalist and editor</p>John Grissmer's The Perfect Game - Jim Naismith Invents Basketball on stage in Bonita Springs, Florida February 21-23, 2013tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-12-27:523145:BlogPost:5584792012-12-27T22:00:07.000ZDK Christihttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DKChristi970
<p><a href="http://http/www.amazon.com/The-Perfect-Game-Naismith-Basketball/dp/1438905734/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355853959&sr=8-3&keywords=John+Grissmer" target="_blank">The Perfect Game - Jim Naismith Invents Basketball</a> on stage in Bonita Springs, Florida February 21-23, 2013 Published script reviewed below by D. K. Christi, editor, journalist and author of <a href="http://www.dkchristi.com" target="_blank">Ghost Orchid</a> and more...</p>
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<p><a href="http://http/www.amazon.com/The-Perfect-Game-Naismith-Basketball/dp/1438905734/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355853959&sr=8-3&keywords=John+Grissmer" target="_blank">The Perfect Game - Jim Naismith Invents Basketball</a> on stage in Bonita Springs, Florida February 21-23, 2013 Published script reviewed below by D. K. Christi, editor, journalist and author of <a href="http://www.dkchristi.com" target="_blank">Ghost Orchid</a> and more...</p>
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<p>Author and playwright John Grissmer began with his stage production of <a target="_blank">The Perfect Game</a> and finalized the script through publication. The magazine style book with eye-friendly type and presentation is as enjoyable to read as a novella, perhaps more so because the stage directions make every word come to life. It is a story filled with action, humor, drama, poetic lyrics, history and a touch of romance. The musical score enhances the story.</p>
<p>Jim Naismith is the main character as historical inventor of the game of “basket ball.” He appears from the past to give fatherly advice to modern day, ex-coach Nancy whose confidence was broken with the previous season girl’s basketball loss. She is in charge of the cheerleaders.</p>
<p>Two stories, one in the past and the second in the present, are artfully entwined to reveal the creation of basketball details and two related romances in two different eras. The modern day men’s basketball coach, Frank, is thrust into the limelight unexpectedly and needs an assistant, calling on Nancy,</p>
<p>“…So it looks like I’m it for the rest of the season. Head Coach. Big responsibility. The thing is, I need help. A top assistant…I’m offering you the job.”</p>
<p>Naismith in the past and present is creating the basketball game and its rules while courting Maud. These threads are tied together with reporters and narrators who keep the action flowing while imaginary basketballs and hoops appear on stage in the middle of dance and song. The imagination is led by the careful stage directions and the clarity of dialogue and story lines.</p>
<p>Coach Alvin Roach (appropriately named) appears as the villain, coaching the Arch Rivals. Emotion and excitement builds to the final Home Team vs. Arch Rivals game. Professional and personal relationships evolve, tied to the creation of basketball as the exciting game played today. The tension builds throughout the story to the final action on the court – the final shot.</p>
<p><a target="_blank">The Perfect Game</a> is a great read to add another dimension to the enjoyment of basketball.</p>
<p>For another exciting point of view see Salon.com and <a href="http://http://www.salon.com/2012/12/16/basketball_the_musical/" target="_blank">Basketball, The Musical by YAGO COLÁS, THE CLASSICAL</a></p>
<p> </p>D. K. Christi's "Mother and the Reunion" featured in Forever Familiestag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-09-22:523145:BlogPost:5425562012-09-22T01:30:00.000ZDK Christihttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DKChristi970
<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bonita Springs, FL 09/20/2012 12:00 NOON</p>
<p>D. K. Christi, best-selling author of Ghost Orchid, the mystery novel inspired by the “Super Ghost” of Blair Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, Florida is featured in the just released anthology, Forever Families, edited by Shelagh Watkins and published by Mandinam Press, England, available in print and ebook soon at Amazon.com . The ghost orchid of Corkscrew Swamp gained national fame from D. K. Christi’s Ghost…</p>
<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bonita Springs, FL 09/20/2012 12:00 NOON</p>
<p>D. K. Christi, best-selling author of Ghost Orchid, the mystery novel inspired by the “Super Ghost” of Blair Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, Florida is featured in the just released anthology, Forever Families, edited by Shelagh Watkins and published by Mandinam Press, England, available in print and ebook soon at Amazon.com . The ghost orchid of Corkscrew Swamp gained national fame from D. K. Christi’s Ghost Orchid, a mystery of love, lies and redemption set in the Everglades. National Public Radio Reviews praised Ghost Orchid for the beauty of the Everglades that shines through on every page, the ghost orchid the heart and soul of the story.</p>
<p>Four ghost orchid blooms were open on the Super Ghost as of Tuesday, September 19th. A visitor found another ghost orchid at Corkscrew August 12th, 2012. One new flower is open on this orchid. D. K. Christi's Ghost Orchid novel is available for purchase in the gift shop, sales benefiting Corkscrew Swamp. It's also for sale at Pat's Hallmark Gift Shop in Bonita Springs, FL and at Sunshine Plaza and the Naples Visitor and Information Center at 900 5th Avenue, Naples, Florida.</p>
<p>The "Super Ghost" is about 100 feet away from the boardwalk; the newly discovered Ghost Orchid is about 40 feet from the boardwalk. They can both be seen clearly from the boardwalk using either binoculars or a spotting scope. Boardwalk signs identify their locations.</p>
<p>Amazon.com’s “Author to Watch” whose stories of “…triumph of the human spirit over the hardships of life serve to uplift and inspire…,” D. K. Christi has contributed “Mother and the Class Reunion,” to the anthology, Forever Families that offers a rich selection of stories from best-selling authors across many countries. “Mother and the Class Reunion,” is a tribute to mothers who seek romance for their daughters and to her own mother, in her ninth decade.</p>
<p>Forever Families is one of a trilogy featuring international authors, edited by Shelagh Watkins and published by Mandinam Press. The first two, Forever Friends and Forever Travels highlight international authors known for short stories and famous novels. D. K. Christi is featured in Forever Travels with her exciting story of Dunns River Falls in Jamaica. Both anthologies are available at Amazon.com .</p>
<p>D. K. Christi’s short stories are also featured in L. & L. Dreamspell’s Romance of My Dreams Volumes I and II anthologies with just ten stories each. Her two contributions are “The Ice Storm” and “The View from the Balcony.” D. K. Christi lived and worked abroad, traveled extensively and spent three years blue water sailing in the Caribbean. This spirit of adventure and excitement is reflected in her writing. She is also available for workshops and as a polished platform speaker. “Ghost Orchid, Myths, Magic and Sex” is an audience favorite. More information is available at dkchristi.com .</p>Ghost Orchid - the magnificent "Super Ghost" of Corkscrew Swamptag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-11-21:523145:BlogPost:3944752010-11-21T00:24:14.000ZDK Christihttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DKChristi970
July 10, 2007, D. K. Christi's birthday, a singular ghost orchid, dormant for dozens of years, decided to burst forth in a glory that mesmerized D. K. Christi as she walked along her favorite Everglades boardwalk.<br></br>
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She was obsessed, visiting the ghost orchid every day as its blooms came and went over three bloomings across three months. By September 2009, D. K. Christi's inspired mystery novel, Ghost Orchid, was published to rave reviews about the beauty of the Everglades shining…
July 10, 2007, D. K. Christi's birthday, a singular ghost orchid, dormant for dozens of years, decided to burst forth in a glory that mesmerized D. K. Christi as she walked along her favorite Everglades boardwalk.<br/>
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She was obsessed, visiting the ghost orchid every day as its blooms came and went over three bloomings across three months. By September 2009, D. K. Christi's inspired mystery novel, Ghost Orchid, was published to rave reviews about the beauty of the Everglades shining through on every page, the ghost orchid the heart and soul of the story NPR Reviews) . A mystery of love lies and redemption follows one family's quest for roots and the answer to the question, "Is love eternal?" Photographers search for their perfect shoot - and find themselves instead.<br/>
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The obsession did not end here. This ghost orchid has exceeded all records of ghost orchid bloomings - anywhere! This year, it's first blooming was in March and then it continued to bloom again in July, August and September on schedule.<br/>
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The real surprise is the November blooming. That's five blooming cycles in 2010, drawing visitors through all the seasons who may never have had this chance to see the rare and endangered ghost orchid.<br/>
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Darryl Saffer, award-winning environmental filmmaker has produced the book trailer for Ghost Orchid with his original Everglades video footage and his own music featuring the flute, a haunting intro to a book that is "haunting" and "brilliant" by all accounts.<br/>
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If you cannot catch the ghost orchid in all its majesty high in the cypress canopy of Blair Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida just off the very accessible boardwalk, you may find it in Ghost Orchid, a lovely holiday gift book that takes novices to an appreciation of the natural world they may not have known before. Preserving these endangered species preserves a part of the human cry for serenity, for beauty, for understanding. The lovely Ghost Orchid by D. K. Christi book trailer at YouTube.com and <a href="http://www.dkchristi.com">www.dkchristi.com</a> will take you briefly to the ghost orchid's habitat. Enjoy.Ghost Orchid by D. K. Christitag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-11-22:523145:BlogPost:2527002009-11-22T22:41:27.000ZDK Christihttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DKChristi970
M E D I A R E L E A S E<br />
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CONTACT:<br />
Linda Houle<br />
Linda@lldreamspell.com dkchristi@yahoo.com<br />
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For Immediate Release November 13, 2009<br />
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A mysterious orchid is central to a story<br />
of love, lies, and redemption<br />
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Ghost Orchid, a Mainstream Fiction/Paranormal novel, was released by publisher L&L Dreamspell in October 2009.<br />
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Once more before I die…the haunting mantra of a lonely woman. A woman grieving more than one loss.<br />
On her regular walks amongst the splendor of the Audubon Society sanctuary,…
M E D I A R E L E A S E<br />
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CONTACT:<br />
Linda Houle<br />
Linda@lldreamspell.com dkchristi@yahoo.com<br />
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For Immediate Release November 13, 2009<br />
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A mysterious orchid is central to a story<br />
of love, lies, and redemption<br />
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Ghost Orchid, a Mainstream Fiction/Paranormal novel, was released by publisher L&L Dreamspell in October 2009.<br />
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Once more before I die…the haunting mantra of a lonely woman. A woman grieving more than one loss.<br />
On her regular walks amongst the splendor of the Audubon Society sanctuary, situated at the edge of the Florida Everglades, the sights and sounds of nature filled the void in Mel’s soul. She found peace here. No tears for what might have been. Only joy for having experienced the ecstasy of a great love. Her secrets stayed buried.<br />
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In another part of the world an exquisitely beautiful young woman also found peace by immersing herself in nature, capturing its beauty on film for National Geographic. Educated in Europe’s finest boarding schools, Neev became a model at fourteen, but after four years of posing and false smiles she knew she wanted more out of life. She quit modeling to study Philosophy at Oxford University.<br />
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Neev’s love of photography brought her to the other side of the camera lens, and to exotic locations around the globe. Working on assignment with famous photographer Roger Andrew, she often trekked deep into the jungle in search of rare flowers. Having a young, beautiful woman as a partner seemed like a good omen, and Roger thought their travels together could lead to a unique discovery. In spite of the age difference, their shared passion soon blossomed into a loving relationship. He wondered why someone so young would crave this nomadic, isolated lifestyle. Although Neev did share bits of information about her family, she always kept parts of her past a secret.<br />
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When a Ghost Orchid began to bloom at the Audubon Society sanctuary, Roger knew this was the opportunity he’d been waiting for. Neev was reluctant to visit Florida, for personal reasons, but he convinced her to accompany him on the trip.<br />
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After a series of odd coincidences, they soon discovered this sensuous flower wasn’t just rare and beautiful, it also had a strange, mystical power…<br />
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– released in October 2009, Distributor – Ingram<br />
ISBN 978-1-60318-136-5 – Mainstream Fiction/Paranormal Trade Paperback - $14.95 –<br />
Page Count 166 Learn more at <a href="http://www.lldreamspell.com">www.lldreamspell.com</a><br />
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AUTHOR SIGNING: 23 Dec. 2009 – 2-4 PM North Shore Books 315 Center St. North Muskegon, MI 49445 231.981.0606 231.981.0607 fax info@northshorebookstore.com <a href="http://www.northshorebookstore.com">www.northshorebookstore.com</a> Ghost Orchid by D.K. Christ iwww.dkchristi.com<br />
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