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A Major Dose of Literary Genre Fiction

I just completed a major dose of literary genre fiction when I finished reading Ann Packers' The Dive From Clausen Pier. This novel was named "One of the Best Books of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly, Newsday, San Francisco Chronicle, and San Jose Mercury News. It's been made into a "Lifetime" original movie. It was a national best seller. It's accolades are numerous and include "genuine suspense," "a page turner," "incredible detail," "exceedingly real," etc.

I recently posted a…

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Added by Bill Stephens on June 14, 2007 at 2:56pm — No Comments

GIRL OF MY DREAMS By Morgan Mandel - Release Date Next Summer

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Added by Morgan Mandel on June 13, 2007 at 1:43pm — No Comments

Richport Chapters is Rich with Wonderful Customers

Well, it took me a few days to post this update. I'm just a tad bit tired from traveling. I can't get over how much the Vancouver area has grown since I lived here 16 years ago. I don't recognize a thing. Except the dark cloud and rain! lol Seriously though, I miss seeing all this greenery and the mountains.

On Sunday, June 10th, I had my last signing in this area. It was at the Richport Chapters in Richmond, BC. I was happy to see a table set up and waiting, with signage…
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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on June 13, 2007 at 12:50am — No Comments

The friendly Sky’s

Now I am sure many of you have your horror stories about airlines and airports. I know that I can share a story or two with you. I was recently made aware the passengers are not the only ones to suffer from the many things that can occur on air planes or the airports. Flight attendants share in the inconvenience and hassle that we as passengers share. Here a story that got me to have a…

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Added by Darryl Williams on June 12, 2007 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Oh My

You know there are some things that happen to us that defy explanation. Some time these things are good and some times these things are bad. In each case they are a defiantly events that resonates in our spirits. Recently there was something that happened in main that fit into this category. Adrian…

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Added by Darryl Williams on June 12, 2007 at 11:25am — No Comments

JOHN K'S BOOK PUBLISHING OPTIONS / PART 11

John K. / And Others: John, when you write your book on publishing options, you might want to add something I've discovered, though it may all ready be known. Recently, a book was published about Newport, RI---Stensrud, Rockwell. Newport: A Lively Experiment, 1639-1969. The name of the publisher was given as the Redwood Library and Athenaeum in Newport. I live in RI and know that the Redwood Library is not normally a publisher. It is a library for researchers and the general public… Continue

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on June 11, 2007 at 1:26pm — 2 Comments

New audio program almost done!

First blog post on NING.



If you're familiar with my previous work (Dealing With People You Can't Stand, Dealing With Relatives, Love Thy Customer, Life By Design, How To Find and Keep a Mate, The Happiness of Pursuit) then I think you'll be interested in what's next for me!



I'm putting the finishing touches on an audio program based on a 250 page manuscript I wrote this year. I should have it done in time to start selling it through my website, theartofchange.com when the… Continue

Added by Rick Kirschner on June 11, 2007 at 9:39am — No Comments

Langley Chapters Hires Bodyguard for Bestselling Mystery Author

Ok, well now that I've got your attention, I guess I have to explain the title of today's blog post. Yesterday, I visited the Chapters in Langley, BC. As we pulled into the parking lot, my first reaction was: "Wow! They even have people outside waiting to greet me...and they're handing out invitations to my signing." As we got closer, I saw it was a couple of protesters. So much for my special welcome...darn! :)



Upon entering the store, however, I was met with a great…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on June 10, 2007 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Pinetree Chapters is a Breath of Fresh Air

Tonight I had my signing at Pinetree Chapters in Coquitlam, and I was welcomed in a way that made me feel like I was home. Linda, the manager, met me at a table that was already set up with copies of Whale Song and a sign announcing my book signing.



The staff was all very friendly. Many of them came over to the table and asked about all three of my titles. Caitlin and Pali rang in my sales until closing time. Earlier, I witnessed Pali making an elastic attack…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on June 8, 2007 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Where Are You?

The United States has been accused of holding prisons in secret, undisclosed locations. A coalition of human rights groups has drawn up a list of 39 terror…

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Added by Darryl Williams on June 8, 2007 at 6:30am — No Comments

How to get newspaper to write about your book?

Hi, all my friends!

It has been a while before I finally have some time and mood to write something for my blog. Let me start by telling everyone my good news. Yes! My book has been featured in Singapore main paper called "The Sunday Times".

Here was the article that featured the content from my book.

So how did I do it? I'm on the internet surfing for new trends most of the time but…

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Added by Sean Toh on June 8, 2007 at 4:51am — No Comments

Metrotown Chapters is a Basket of Fun!

Well, I had my first Vancouver book signing as part of my BC tour today. Metrotown Chapters in Burnaby has great store staff and a fun energy. And they sure no how to make a visiting author feel special.



Not only did they have a table waiting for me, they had copies of
Whale Song set up on a blue wheely! :) Not every author gets one of those.…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on June 7, 2007 at 10:30pm — No Comments

I Will Take Door Number Two

There is one thing that I have no tolerance for and that is anyone that harms or attempts to harm a child. Recently there was a girl who was found after being missing for nearly a year. The circumstances surrounding her being found were really quite bazaar. Police went to a home in West Hartfard…

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Added by Darryl Williams on June 7, 2007 at 6:49am — No Comments

Ning now allows music on your pages!!!

You can now add music to your individual pages. Ning has just added this capability to your pages. You'll find music on this front page as well (but, as the creator of this group, I'm the only one who can add music to the opening page). Personalize your page now with your own music.



Note: I have to rely on Ning to add capabilities to this network. Since I'm not a programmer, I don't have any idea how to add plug-ins or such unless Ning makes them available.



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Added by John Kremer on June 7, 2007 at 3:18am — No Comments

SMALL PUBLISHERS

John K - In your May 1, 2007 Newsletter you listed eight options for publishing a book. One of them was to use a small publisher. You mentioned the Santa Monica Press. I looked over its site, and it appears to be genuine and excellent. It has an interesting booklist. I may submit a ms to it. However, in the past I had researched the small presses and found the experience to be depressing. Most of them are niche or what I call "coterie" presses. "Coterie" presses are ones that get their funding… Continue

Added by T. R. Catanzarite on June 6, 2007 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

My Website and More Links

I do have a website, plus two MySpace sites for each pseudonym, blogs and a newsletter for my romance pseudonym.

Here they are:

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Added by Pamela K. Kinney/Sapphire Phelan on June 6, 2007 at 7:26am — No Comments

Latest Reckoning News and Character notes

All righty then! As per some questioning emails I have received, I'm going to toss out some background information. Let's get down to brass tacks here.



The Asphodel series (both of them--snort!) has a very strong basis in Greco-Roman mythology, with some additional roots in Celtic, Egyptian,… Continue

Added by Celina Summers on June 5, 2007 at 10:11pm — No Comments

Website Question

This may be the place to ask about website hits. I launched my site on March 12, 2007. Within the first 80 days, I received 10,059 hits from people in 25 countries.

So far in June, I'm averaging just over 200 hits a day. Is this reasonable? It seems like a lot, but truthfully, I don't have a clue.

Added by Marta Stephens on June 5, 2007 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

My Blog

I write a regular blog over at www.wordsiview.blogspot.com, cleverly titled Benston Blogs. Stop by if you have a chance!

Added by Rebecca Benston on June 5, 2007 at 3:03pm — No Comments

Endangered but Dangerous

There was a story in the news recently that involved little boy being killed by a komodo dragon The boy was mauled when he went to defecate behind a bush Saturday on Komodo island. The Komodo bit him on his waist and tossed him viciously from side to side. A fishermen, who just happened to be the boy's uncle, threw rocks at the lizard until…

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Added by Darryl Williams on June 5, 2007 at 12:00pm — No Comments

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