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December 2009 Blog Posts (209)

When the Power Goes Off - John C. Bieber

The power went off at our house last Saturday night during the first snow of the season. We had 8 inches where we live. I like it when the power goes off. Unfortunately I have a furnace that has an electric blower, but a few dark quiet hours are always a welcome break. Like most people when the power goes, we light candles and just wait. In the summer months I often light a candle when a good line of thunderstorms rolls through secretly hoping for the lights to go out. It seems that the… Continue

Added by John C. Bieber on December 8, 2009 at 3:56am — No Comments

Right Hand Up To God by Malcolm Croan

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on December 8, 2009 at 3:37am — No Comments

Dark Knowledge by Keith Pyeatt

“Authors - get your own page-turning book-previewing book widget at www.bookbuzzr.com and share your book-extract on over 60 networks such as Facebook, Digg… Continue

Added by Vikram Narayan on December 8, 2009 at 3:31am — No Comments

Crossroads is available,The Raven Affair to be released soon

Reviews for Crossroads (web site: http://www.snedelton.com)

"Reminiscent of John Le Carre with a dash of Ian Flemming, Steven Nedelton's Crossroads plunges us deep into the complicated and not yet thawed Cold War mind-power experimentations and its dubious dark characters that once inhabited that volatile underworld. Written with an uncanny knack for plot and time-shifting, this 21st century thriller also introduces us to 20 th century CIA Agent… Continue

Added by steven nedelton on December 7, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

My Book, Sacrifices In The Name of Love Will Be Published Soon. Woohoo!

My book, Sacrifices In The Name of Love has been accepted for publication by Red Rose Publishing. It certainly has been a long time coming, and certainly I've had my share of rejections from other publishers and agents. So to say this feels good, is definitely an understatement. I didn't seem real until I went to Red Rose's website, and saw my title listed under the 'Coming Soon' tab. I know, I know, there's no bookcover yet, and not much information listed except a small book blurb, but it is… Continue

Added by Vanessa A. Johnson on December 7, 2009 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Another Great Review for Tilly's Tale

I've just discovered another great review of Tilly's Tale has shown up, this time on the site of Barnes & Noble.

The review says:

Absolutely adorable true tale!!!by Jacque_F

Reader Rating: 5 stars

December 06, 2009: What an absolutely adorable true story written by a… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 7, 2009 at 8:48am — No Comments

Happy Holidays!

I am chatting about Christmas memories over on my blog http://writingspace.blogspot.com and decided to try to do that here too.

I remember silver Christmas trees in the seventies. We had one and it was really neat with a colored wheel that turned and changed the color of the tree.

What do you remember about Christmas past?

Added by Kim Smith on December 7, 2009 at 5:26am — No Comments

Young Adult Fiction Author Larry Sweitzer "The Ghost, the Eggheads, and Babe Ruth's Piano" to give away book today!

Young adult fiction author Larry Swietzer, author of The Ghost, the Eggheads, and Babe Ruth's Piano, will be at Pump Up Your Book on Monday, December 7, taking your questions and comments. Leave… Continue

Added by Dorothy Thompson on December 6, 2009 at 10:15pm — No Comments

CONFESSIONS OF A CONTEST JUNKIE

I was asked to give my “Write to Win” workshop at the '07 Murder in the Grove conference. I do this workshop dressed in Army camouflage and teach guerrilla techniques for winning writing contests.

I love writing contests. When I hear of one or come across a contest on the Internet, my heart starts racing and ideas flood my mind. My competitive spirit kicks into high gear. I may never run a marathon or win a ballroom dance competition, but give me a theme and a deadline and I'm up for… Continue

Added by Sunny Frazier on December 6, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Black Men and White Women - An Epidemic?

This once taboo of a black man seeking and being seen with a white woman is no more. Not too long ago black men were beaten to death or lynched for this very act.

I don't know if it's due to the election of Barack Obama to the presidency, or everyone now sees racism in this country as dead and buried; but it seems to be a growing trend to see a "brotha" on the arms of a Caucasian woman these days.

Are they trying to say that a black man being seen with a white woman is an honor… Continue

Added by Brenda Farrar-Ejemai on December 6, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Madison, author Scattered Lies

When an avid reader turns into a writer, the transition can be powerful. This is the case with Madison and her debut Scattered Lies. When the truth and lies blur, friendship can easily becomes the breeding ground for your worst enemies.

Madison's Scattered Lies will be an interesting read for all who come across this book full of lies, broken promises and unpredictable plot twists.

Who's next in the "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With..." series?…

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Added by Joey Pinkney on December 6, 2009 at 8:13pm — No Comments

Splinters On The Carpenter's Floor

D elivers those bound by sickness,fear and doubt

I ntercedes as our High Priest in all our prayers

E ncompasses love's perfect design.

D elights in seeing you surrender your heart to him.

F ights all your battles and has defeated every one on Calvary.

O rchestrates the world's happenings and all its inhabitants.

R eady to sup with you if you just open the door.

Y earns to have a daily relationship with you.

O ppression has no place where the… Continue

Added by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on December 6, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

First part of Midnight Reflections

Here is the first part of my book, Midnight Reflections

Chapter One

Lyle Brooks liked jogging late at night when everyone else was home watching TV or getting ready for bed. It was so much quieter than during the day and he found it peaceful. Tonight, the only sound to break the silence was the rhythmic noise of his feet pounding on the stone path. The air seemed fresher, crisper in the darkness, and it always relaxed him. Even after the most stressful of days, jogging still… Continue

Added by Katrina Michaels on December 5, 2009 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Have You Hugged An Editor Lately?

It takes talent, patience and a skilled editor to make a good book great. This is a friendly reminder in an age of POD and the “you can’t get it out there fast enough” attitude. Don’t let the enthusiasm to see your name in print allow you to sidestep these three elements. Getting it out there fast might satisfy your ego, but the last time I checked, egos don’t buy books.

Here you are, two years of your life spent compiling the pages of your first novel. Think about all the research… Continue

Added by R. Michael Phillips on December 5, 2009 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Photo of Tilly With Her Book.

At long last I've managed to get Tilly to agree to pose for a photo with a copy of Tilly's Tale.

Here she is, seated in my office chair of course, from where the book was written. Tilly's Tale is available from the following sources:

Tilly’s Tale

Tilly is a small, scruffy terrier. When her master dies she is taken from his home by the old man’s son, who instead of looking after her, throws the little dog out into… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 5, 2009 at 9:45am — No Comments

Nomination!

Hi all,

I am so happy to share that a review of my book TURTLE SOUP has been nominated for Best Book of the Week, but I need votes. It's my first time! :)Thanks for all of your support--if you have time today, please stop by and vote for TURTLE SOUP for this Saturday's (and Sunday if you get this late) voting.

Contemporary Romance/Adventure: Turtle Soup

Voting at:… Continue

Added by Danielle Thorne on December 5, 2009 at 9:23am — No Comments

Splinters On The Carpenter's Floor

Praise you Lord God, yes it's me. Do you remember my voice? Have you been able to see? I never have asked for a single thing to straighten out this screwed up life, to take me back under your wing. It's been years dear God and where have I been....living it up, wallowing in sin. I laid down at night and never gave you a second thought, forgetting Calvary and the suffering that it brought. www.CreationsCarpenter.com

Added by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on December 5, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

writing: one woman's struggle to overcome child abuse, rape and addictions

My book, In the Eye of Deception is now availabe at www.gentlerecovey.webs.com. It is a story of how God freed me from myself - a story of hope that anything can be overcome, a story that shows the gentleness of His power when all else fails.

Added by Sarah on December 5, 2009 at 8:27am — No Comments

You Must Tell Your Story

By Gary Kliewer, on December 4th, 2009

You must tell your story. For that cause to which you have made a commitment, your perspective is unique; if you do not share it, the world will not have it. You alone employ the life experiences that guide your skills, making your contribution literally priceless to the rest of us.

Your voice is also yours alone. You can and should emulate heroes, learn from masters, and borrow insights to carry them forward into applications. But no… Continue

Added by Gary Kliewer on December 4, 2009 at 3:40pm — No Comments

My second book

I have written several books, but only one is out. A Case Of Murder was published in 2008, and it is the first in a series of books about private investigator Jasmine Bennett. After A Case Of Murder was published, I immediately went to work on writing the second book in the series. I've named it Her Deadly Affair. Once it was finished, I sent it out to several agents. Nobody was biting, but I'm determined to keep trying. While sending out Her Deadly Affair, I started working on a book that was… Continue

Added by Kelly Morgan on December 4, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments