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EveryDay Life Named Title of the Year

MG Hardie’s book EveryDay Life has been named winner at the Afr-Am Literary Festival. EveryDay Life tells the humorous story of a hardworking young father trapped between the world in which he lives and the life he wants. After shootings, police searches, and a lot of shenanigans he has an epiphany and decides against all odds to better his life for himself and his daughter. EveryDay Life was announced as a nominee at Afr-Am Labor Day Festival, which was held in Virginia and headlined by Salt… Continue

Added by MG Hardie on September 16, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

EveryDay Life Named Title of the Year

MG Hardie's book EveryDay Life has been named winner at the Afr-Am Literary Gala. EveryDay Life tells the humorous story of a hardworking young father trapped between the world in which he lives and the life he wants. After shootings, unwarranted police searches, and a lot of shenanigans he decides against all odds to better his life for himself and his daughter. EveryDay Life was announced as a nominee at Afr'Am Labor Day Festival, which was held in Virginia and headlined by Salt & Pepper,… Continue

Added by MG Hardie on September 11, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

I'm listed in the "Best 100 Blogs for Homeschooling Moms!"

I'm so excited to be included in the "100 Best Blogs for Homeschooling Moms." It's nice to know that I'm helping people. You can link to the list on my blog. http://educationtipstrt.blogspot.com

Added by Kathy Stemke on August 18, 2009 at 7:56am — 2 Comments

Apostle of Asphodel Released

The Asphodel Cycle concludes with the release of the final book, Apostle of Asphodel by Aspen Mountain Press. My epic fantasy series has been extraordinarily successful--far beyond what I thought it would be! Last year was really good to the series, with The Gift of Redemption garnering a Top Ten Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel of the year award from Preditors & Editors and Temptation of Asphodel honored with a Top Ten Novel of 2008 nod from Preditors & Editors as well… Continue

Added by Celina Summers on July 12, 2009 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Miss Mae Needs Your Help, Please!

Greetings to all!

I hope everyone is having a great day, and managing to stay safe and cool despite the heat!

I wanted to share with you the exciting news that my latest release, "It's Elementary, My Dear Winifred" is now up for her very first award. Yes, I'm asking a favor of you AGAIN! to please go to the site, read the reviews in their poll, and if you truly think "Winifred" should win the award, I'd dearly love your vote!

Voting is open all day today and… Continue

Added by Miss Mae on June 28, 2009 at 6:19am — No Comments

One of my blogs selected by Write's Digest as "... one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers"

I'm still having a hard time wrapping my mind around this, but my authors' blog, MURDER BY 4 , has been selected as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers by Writer's Digest for 2009!

For those not familiar with MURDER BY 4, this writers' blog was launched in February 2008 to give readers and writers and insider's look at the lives of four published authors; Aaron Paul Lazar, Kim Smith, S. W. Vaughn and me :) as well as a host of… Continue

Added by Marta Stephens on April 11, 2009 at 8:39am — No Comments

Both of my Books are Mom's Choice Awards Silver Recipients!

I wanted to share some exciting news!

Both of my children's books are Mom’s Choice Award Silver Recipients. The Mom’s Choice Awards is an annual competition that recognizes family friendly media and products. My first book, published in 2007, Adventures at Walnut Grove: A Lesson about Teasing won the 2009 silver for values and life lessons. My second book in this series, I DOUBLE Dare You! won the 2009 silver for developing social skills. I am proud to have my books included… Continue

Added by Dana Marie on February 11, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments

Celina Summers' Asphodel Cycle Garners Multiple Award Nominations

Well, it’s nomination season and the gods have been good to me again–so good that I’m still reeling.

You remember last year when The Reckoning of Asphodel was a Top Ten finalist in the Preditors and Editors Annual Readers’ Poll as Best Sci Fi/Fantasy Novel of 2007? This year has surpassed last year and I am literally gobsmacked.

The Gift of Redemption has been nominated by P&E for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Novel of 2008.

The… Continue

Added by Celina Summers on January 3, 2009 at 10:02pm — No Comments

Sought-After Guest Soars on Authors Access Radio with Frugal Message

Frugal Message Hits Top Spot for AuthorsAccess Listeners

Cohosts of Authors Access radio, Victor R. Volkman and Irene Watson, announced multi award-winning author Carolyn Howard-Johnson was the #1 most popular guest on AuthorsAccess.com podcasts for the year 2008.

Volkman says, "With more than 1,000 listeners this year, Carolyn again proved the lasting power of her Frugal Book Promotion message. Not only is her message popular, but it's way out in front of all the… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on December 22, 2008 at 9:44pm — No Comments

Authors' Advocate's Blogs Take 2nd Award in a Month

M E D I A R E L E A S E

Contact: Carolyn Howard-Johnson

E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com

Fax: 818-790-4299

Phone: 818-790-0502

For Immediate Release

Editor and Author's Blogs Honored 2nd Time in a Month

The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor blog (www.thefrugaleditor.blogspot.com) was named Blog of the Day Award at Blog of the Day Awards blog, http://blogofthedayawards.blogspot.com/2008/07/frugal-smart-and-tuned-in-editor.html.

The winning… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on July 28, 2008 at 2:31pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' Still Holding Top Spot in Amazon.uk Chart

I'm absolutely delighted to see that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' continues to hold the number 1 slot in the Amazon UK chart which displays all Jack the Ripper books in their catalogue in order of 'best by average customer review.' The listings can be seen at http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1216816200/ref=sr_st?keywords=jack+the+ripper&rs=266239&page=1&rh=n%3A266239%2Ck%3Ajack+the+ripper&sort=reviewrank

In terms of the Jack the Ripper… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 23, 2008 at 6:45am — No Comments

Writer's Digest Names Sharing with Writers.blogspot to 101 Best of 2008

E-mail: HoJoNews@aol.com

Cincinnati: Brian A. Klems, online managing editor at Writer's Digest, named

award-winning author Carolyn Howard-Johnson's blog, Sharing with Writers

(www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com

) to his magazine's 101 Best

Websites in 2008.

Klems cites that the blog is full of "cheap ways to promote your book" but

also mentions her Sharing with Writers newsletter as a source for writers.

See the June, 2008,… Continue

Added by Carolyn Howard-Johnson on July 18, 2008 at 9:43pm — 2 Comments

By request, An Excerpt from 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

In response to a request from Shawn Michel de Montaigne I'm posting a short extract from my current critically acclaimed novel, 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper'

What follows is the introduction and first chapter of the book. I'll be happy to post a further short extract at a later date, but for now, I hope this may whet a few appetites.

INTRODUCTION

The London of the 1880s differed greatly from the city of today. Poverty and wealth… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 2, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Article in 'The Journal of The Whitechapel Society 1888', 'Whodunnit?...I Dunno!"

Soon after the release of my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper', I was approached by the editor of the Journal of 'The Whitechapel Society 1888' and asked to write an article for their June issue, telling of the genesis of the book. The society, based in London, studies not only the crimes of Jack the Ripper, but the history of Victorian and Edwardian London in general. I felt privileged to be asked to contribute to the journal of this prestigious society, and the… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 27, 2008 at 4:00am — No Comments

Big thank you to everyone - now please can we do it again?

I wanted to say a big thank you to eveyone on the Ning network who placed a vote for my novel 'A Study in Red - the Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' in the recent Authors Lounge Cover Illustration Award Poll. Thanks to the wonderful response I received after showing the cover here, the book was successful in winning the May award.

Now I have to ask if we can please do it again, as my cover for 'Purple Death' has been nominated for the June award in the same contest. If anyone is… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 6, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

A Study in Red - The Award

I'd like to say another big thank you to everyone who voted for the book in the recent awards. Your support was greaty appreciated.

If anyone who isn't fed up of hearing from me would care to vote in the current design awards, 'Purple Death' has been nominated for the June award and can be found at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

Regards to…

Added by Brian L Porter on June 5, 2008 at 1:12am — No Comments

'A Study in Red' wins Cover Design Award, Now a Nomination for 'Purple Death'

I'm delIighted to report that 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' has won the Authors Lounge Cover Art Design Award for May 2008. (General Category)

I'd like to say a massive thank you to all of those friends who supported the book by placing their votes for the design.

NEW NOMINATION - PURPLE DEATH

My cover for my forthcoming novel 'Purple Death' has now received a nomination for the June award from the same company and… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 3, 2008 at 3:50am — No Comments