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Border Drug Wars, Bombs & Terrorism

Our southwestern border is surely in the same zip code as Hell!

A November 16, 2008 Los Angeles Times article pointed out that, “Few regions of the U.S. are immune to drug-trafficking organizations that have caused horrendous death and destruction." So far in 2008 drug related violence in Mexico has left nearly 4,000 of its people dead. And the violence has spread deep into the United States. There is a trail of slayings, kidnappings and other serious crimes that lead to at least 195… Continue

Added by Ben Furman on December 9, 2008 at 2:34pm — No Comments

Terrorism & Other than Mexican (OTM) Illegal Aliens

Other than Mexican (OTM) is a strange term. What does it mean? Ninety percent of the illegal aliens who cross the U.S. southern border each year from Mexico are Mexicans. The rest that come from all parts of the world are labeled Other than Mexican illegals by our government.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees Customs, Immigration and Border Patrol enforcement said in a recent oversight committee that tens of thousands of OTMs enter the U.S. illegally each year.… Continue

Added by Ben Furman on December 9, 2008 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Author Book and Event Center NOW OPEN!

Author Book and Event Center NOW OPEN!
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Added by Author101 on December 1, 2008 at 8:56am — 4 Comments

New Site For Author Promotion!

Take an active role in your book marketing! A new site is being built right now where you can promote your book FREE! It will be an interactive Website for authors and book lovers to communicate with each other--great opportunity for you!

Please, please, it's NOT the place for publishers or publicists! Only authors. Read the intent of the site and by-laws in "BLOGS" on the home page, (listed as "The results of our chat") then build your personal author page!

This new site… Continue

Added by Author101 on November 22, 2008 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

New Review for KEY LIME SQUEEZE

There are a few books that you begin to read and know you in for a treat! Key Lime Squeeze is one of those rare books. Be prepared to miss meals, appointments and phone calls as you join Joe Banks on his adventures.

From the first page, to the last line, this exhilarating novel takes its readers on a roller coaster ride of emotions, tears, laughter, intrigue and tension. Trying to out-guess the plot is a waste of time. Even the good guy/bad guy border is hard to define. Just when you feel… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on November 19, 2008 at 12:13am — No Comments

"65 ThoughtFull Ways for Booksellers & Authors (and Their SmartPartners) to Delight and Serve Customers for Life"

To become their top-of-mind choice when book lovers are buying books, generate differentiating value and visibility – as you can best do with the right partners and methods. In an over-advertised world get introduced to prospective book buyers through organizations they already know and trust.

With the right alliances you can also attract… Continue

Added by Kare Anderson on November 18, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Have YOUR review featured in the hardcover edition to Proud Souls

This is your chance to have YOUR review featured in the hardcover edition of Proud Souls!!!

In the hardcover edition of my book PROUD SOULS I am going to feature READER REVIEWS in the opening pages. Just as you open a best-selling novel with feature reviews written by major presses and magazines, I am going to feature YOU....my fans...in the same manner. So, if you want to see your name and your thoughts of my novel in the opening pages of this new edition, please,… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on November 7, 2008 at 11:09am — No Comments

What People Had To Say [Reviews/Comments}

By Bill McDonald, President: American Authors Association.

Poet Kevin Brian Wright is a romantic in the best sense of that word. He captures the divine romance of life through his brilliant prose. His words come across as if they were written by a 15th century monk who is high on the spiritual bliss of Holy Communion. One can almost feel this inner joy and "light" he projects with images from his words and phrasing.

Wright's poetry evokes those same sacred feelings that… Continue

Added by Kevin B Wright on November 7, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Sam's Quest for the Crimson Crystal -- The Beginning

“Samantha Mae Costas! Come on, or we’re going to miss the plane!”

Sam knew that when her father used her complete name he meant business. She grabbed her well-worn Yankees ball cap off the bedpost and pulled it down tightly over her long red braids.

It was a dreary, gray day. During the night a blast of cold air rushed down from Canada and brought with it dark clouds and a drenching rain. The mist fogged Sam’s glasses, and after a couple of tries to wipe them off, she… Continue

Added by Ben Furman on November 5, 2008 at 7:39am — No Comments

The National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC)

In the aftermath of 9/11 the world heard the scathing indictment of the U.S. intelligence agencies charged with preventing terrorist attacks. The dots weren’t connected! Why? Because intelligence agencies that had bits and pieces of the attack information hadn’t provided it to their counterparts. There was a myriad of reasons for this, including protecting one’s turf, fear of critical information leaks to the press and the like, but the “stove pipe” analogy was the most troubling. “Stovepiping”… Continue

Added by Ben Furman on November 5, 2008 at 7:38am — No Comments

The Devil's Darning Needle -- Adult Thriller

La Aguja del Caballito del Diablo

A counterterrorism thriller by Ben R. Furman.

Western folklore said the dragonfly was in league with the Devil, and in the dead of night while everyone slept, it would enter bedrooms and sew up the eyes and mouths of misbehaving children, scolding women, and lying men. The dragonfly became known as the Devil’s Darning Needle. I use the term to describe the robotic dragonflies that are the attack vehicles in the story. If the government’s cutting… Continue

Added by Ben Furman on November 5, 2008 at 7:36am — No Comments

Terrorism Defined

This is the first in a series of posts that will deal with terrorism.

If you want to enter a never-ending fracas, just come up with your own definition of terrorism and jump in. Even though terrorism has been used since the beginning of recorded history, it’s still a bear to define.

So where does the term terrorist come from anyway? The Latin word terrere means “to frighten.” The French word terrorisme brought the usage forward in time. The word is associated with the… Continue

Added by Ben Furman on November 5, 2008 at 7:35am — No Comments

Thoughts About Writing

Is there room in the box to add one more tip or one more thought about writing? Not much, but I’ll try to wedge mine in somehow. Writing rules and regs change with the times, and what’s in fashion now will disappear over the horizon only to orbit back and become “it” again. This recycling bit is the reason, or in my case, the rationalization I give my wife for not tossing my old ties. I know someday the string bow tie will make a come back.

Have fun writing. I don’t mean dancing… Continue

Added by Ben Furman on November 5, 2008 at 7:33am — No Comments

NEW Proud Souls Review on Amazon.com...

NEW Proud Souls Review on Amazon.com...

I want to thank Jessie O., of Goose Creek, South Carolina for her wonderful review!

Click here to read the latest updates and if you have read Proud Souls, please, I encourage you to get out there and share your criticisms of my work--good or bad--I accept your review for what it is: Your time in my… Continue

Added by Bobby Ozuna on October 20, 2008 at 7:13pm — No Comments

AR CHAT DAY! Heroines get more --hero-- than they bargain for...

AR Hallowe'en Hiatus: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Themed Comps and Chats

NEXT CHAT! TOMORROW AT 10.00am to 2.00pm EST

Regular Third Tues Chat: 21st OCTOBER!

Our special guest is Rowena Cherry

Rowena Cherry

Heroines get more --hero-- than they bargain for...

10.00am - 2.00pm Eastern (daylight) time. 2.00pm - 6.00pm UK time

In the AR Yahoo Book Promo and CHAT… Continue

Added by Ella Backhart on October 20, 2008 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Sunday Salon: a place for avid readers

An author friend of mine, Karen Harrington, invited me to join Sunday Salon, a place where people read books and chronicle their journeys. It's not necessarily just for writing book reviews, but for commenting on what you like about the book, the author, the writing itself--basically anything book related.

As the site says,…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on September 29, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Want to review books for WritersReaders.com?

Do you like to read? Want some free books in exchange for writing a review?

WritersReaders.com is looking for people who love reading to review the stacks of books that are pouring in to a new book review program.

If you enjoy reading, don't mind getting a free book (or 2...or 5) and like to write reviews, then this is for you!

From the newsletter TIPS for WRITERS:

We have tons of books and not… Continue

Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on September 29, 2008 at 5:30am — No Comments

Key Lime Squeeze reviewed by Mirella Patzer

Wow! All I can say is thanks, Mirella!

"I just finished reading this novel on the weekend and although I'm a true blue historical fiction reader, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fabulous sleuth thriller soon to be released by Enspiren Press. So here's my sneak peak at an early review:

Joe Banks is an ex-cop turned private detective, a family man respected for his high moral character. A friendly contact in the insurance industry hires him to investigate a liquor theft at… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on August 24, 2008 at 6:48pm — No Comments

New Book Review By The Entertainment Critic: The Last Patriot

The Last Patriot

THE ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC BOOK REVIEW, BY JAMES MYERS

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THE LAST PATRIOT

By Brad Thor

Published by: Atria Books, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: July 2008

Price: $26.00

352 Pages

ISBN-13: 9781416543831

Four Star Rating… Continue

Added by James Myers on August 8, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

New Interview From James Myers, The Entertainment Critic of Brad Thor on The Last Patriot

NEW INTERVIEW FROM JAMES MYERS, THE ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC: NEW YORK TIMES #1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR, BRAD THOR, AUTHOR OF THE LAST PATRIOT

Please check out the new interview by James Myers, The Entertainment Critic, of Author Brad Thor and his NY Times #1 Best Selling Thriller, The Last Patriot.

From the Publisher: “Brad Thor, master of suspense and New York Times bestselling… Continue

Added by James Myers on August 8, 2008 at 1:28am — No Comments