Today,May 10^th at 5pm EST on my blogtalk show The G-ZONE I am fortunate to have the following authors on a panel:

Ex- FBI Agents and authors Michael Tabman & Bob Hamer

Novelist Anthony Bruno

Movie/ Television consultant and author D.P. Lyle, M.D.

Novelists CK Webb/DJ Weaver

One guess what we are going to be discussing.…

Not A Fool for the Fool

Jar Jar Binks.

Okay, now that you've trashed your monitor, bought a new one and come back...we probably agree. Now, we can try to play the highbrow card and cast him as the comedic foil for "The Phantom Menace" but he in no way approaches the Fool of "King Lear." Lucas did it for the kids, his kids as I understand. Now…

The bane of a writer's existence is the amount of time spent marketing her book. It takes time away from writing and can be a daunting task for someone who isn't technologically astute. Lots of people find it difficult to market yourself, which is what a writer must do to become known to readers. I finally bit the bullet and hired The World of Ink to do a two-week public relations on-line tour. They know the blog sites and where the on-line market is for my books. I will be posting a daily…

A journey begins with a single step. Set in beautiful Lancaster County, Friends Among the Amish takes us on a journey that explores many issues in society today. Meet Rose, Susan, Katie and Grace as they enjoy their weekly walks. Delve into moral dilemmas, health issues, cultural differences, and matters of the heart as the women support each other as they make life changing…

Death Comes Silently - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat; Think With Your Taste Buds; A Book and A Dish

Annie was struck by the weariness evident in his broad face. He was Billy,  big, brawny, and muscular, but Billy without his customary equanimity. Tight  lines marked the corners of his eyes, bracketed his…

The stranger's name is Sanchez. The envelope he presents each contact offers a choice: yes or no. But they cannot reject the terms, or even hesitate. Indecision can be dangerous, even fatal. For once in their lives, their destiny is completely in their hands, and the hands of their life clock are relentlessly ticking.

  The award-winning author of…

A few weeks ago, I posted and referenced a piece with tips for writer promotions. One of the tips was to "have a book trailer" done and get it out there. Below is the link for the You Tube e-book trailer for THE DOC novel. It may be the first of other different versions. Let me know if you like it ... or not.…

Join Dr. Atul N. Shah, author of the children's book, Allergies, and Awesome You, as he virtually tours the blogosphere on May 8 during his one day blog blitz with Pump Up Your Book and you can win a FREE KINDLE FIRE!

Visit…

Ava finds herself sad and confused because of Zeke’s late night confession and announcement that he was leaving to join the military.

In the meantime John and Helen are having relationship problems and Helen’s father, Mr. Mathias, is involved.

Abe’s total lack of responsibility creates problems for Bliss.

Ava’s frustration and confusion increase when Jed…

I’d been hearing the talk— Author Videos are the new thing— more effective than a book trailer the in way to connect with your readers. I gulped. Nothing to do but give it a try, so here’s what I did: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CspE5fXW17M

My husband found that I have moviemaker on my computer and we have an inexpensive camera which we routinely use for Skyping with our children. That was the basic equipment, although we…

My girlfriend, Melissa Studdard, and I were thrilled with the opportunity to contribute our voices to this phenomenal collection of authentic pieces known as the ONE series. Editor Mark Miller and publisher Giovanni Gelati have provided a forum in which we feel we can speak our own truths while intermingling with the multi-faceted truths of others, together as one in the name…

Book Give-Away May 7 - 13: To win an e-book, Into the Mist: Silver Hand, leave a comment about this interview with your e-mail. International.



“A pleasure to read. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Wanted more.”–Marc Mohan, The Oregonian



INTO THE MIST: SILVER HAND is a contemporary YA fantasy with adventures both in this world and in an alternate reality in which 13-year-old Gabe Wrenn becomes a central player in an epic battle of Good vs. Evil. But at its heart the story’s about…

Amy Clipston will be part of a large panel of Amish authors that I will have as guests on The G-ZONE, my blogtalk radio show, on May 19^th @ 5PM EST. The other authors scheduled to appear are Amazon Kindle Best-Selling authors: Karen Anna Vogel, Roger Rheinheimer, Crystal Linn, Isaac & Sarah Martin, George Michael Loughmueller, Theresa Ricci, De Miller, and Mark…

Don’t Cry, Daddy’s Here: One Woman’s Journey to Recovery from Incest is a deeply disturbing memoir. At the same time it is an important book, one that offers a strong message of hope and renewal to victims of this terrible crime.

"My decision to write this book came from a deep desire to say, 'You are not alone.' I share some of my memories and some lessons…

Hello to all!

I have an new copy of My Life For Her in print, and kindle format on Amazon-Create-space. This is the critically acclaimed sequel to Bullets and Bandages. How far would I go? Could I venture into the unknown, not knowing?  I often wondered about it while writing this story.

Brief Synopsis: MY LIFE FOR HER is an action- packed story about a Vietnam veteran who becomes a cop, and a cop who becomes a hero as he struggles to save his family from the…

My latest book is a historical post Civil War story set in Texas County, Mo. This book tells the story of Serbina Monroe Harris known as Sibby by her family and friends. The story takes place from the end of the Civil War to the end of her life.

The ebook…