Cheryl C. Malandrinos's Blog – October 2007 Archive (13)

to find out more about young adult author Diane Wolfe, and political analyst and author Earl Hutchinson. Diane's latest installment of her The Circle of Friends series, "Book IV: Mike" is now available, and Earl chats about immigration and how it impacts black and Latino relations from his new book, "The Latino Challenge to Black America."

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Travel back to England in the early 1800's and visit Somerset Manor. There you will meet Lark and Jonathon, who has become the new Lord of Somerset after the death of his father. The mystery is why Jonathon's father has willed him to marry Lark--who has been presumed dead for many years--in order to keep the family fortune and reputation in tact. And there is also the matter of his wastrel brother who stands to inherit it all, if Jonathon doesn't go along with the ruse.

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Erotic romance author Nadia Aidan stops by The Book Connection to chat about her novel, "Enthralled".

"Candace, Queen of the Amazonian planet Kush is forced into marrying Ares, the heir to the Akkadian throne when war tears their planets apart.

But what begins as a marriage of convenience quickly turns into something more as they fight their growing passion for each other. The ultimate challenge comes when they are forced to forsake their old beliefs for a chance at a future…

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You'll find my review of the funny young adult End Times novel "EPOCH" by Timothy Carter at The Book Connection today. Go to http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2007/10/epoch-by-timothy-carter-book-review.html to find out why I said this book is "one of the funniest books I've read in years."

Earlier this week I reviewed "Turtle Feet, Surfer's Beat" by Marina Kuperman. Today, Marina stops by The Book Connection to tell us more about her move from the United States to Costa Rica, how she got interested in saving the Leatherback Turtle from extinction, and all about her fascinating book, "Turtle Feet, Surfer's Beat".

Find out more about this book and how you can help save the Leatherback Turtle at…

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: COMING IN OCTOBER - SUSAN MCCRAY WILL HOST A LIVE CALL IN SHOW ON KSAV.ORG INTERNET RADIO.



On Tuesday, October 23rd, Susan will have a live version of "Getting to Know You" where listeners can call in and ask her questions about the shows she has cast, Michael Landon, past guests on "Getting to Know You", and about her father--Academy Award-winning composer, Harry Sukman. Susan Sukman McCray is the former Casting Director for Little House on the Prairie… Continue

On Thanksgiving Day in 1991, Derby (Connecticut) High School's football team, the Red Raiders, faced their rivals. The outcome of that game, would change Derby, Connecticut and youth sports--forever.

"The Fat Lady Never Sings" is the story of three high school seniors who were members of the Red Raiders football team, which lost after 28 winning seasons. Ben Bartone, Donny Shepherd, and Gino DiMauro join the baseball team the following spring, hoping to redeem themselves on the…

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My review of "Turtle Feet, Surfer's Beat" by Marina Kuperman is now online at http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2007/10/turtle-feet-surfers-beat-by-marina.html

This young adult novel tells the story of Penelope Lennox, a young woman who is having less than a fun time. Her boyfriend dumped her, she's being taken away from her friends to join her…

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I occasionally check Jen Nipps's blog "Confessions of a Fat Chick" to see what she's got for her readers. Ever since Jen started this blog, I had an idea of my own that I've wanted to work on, but hesitated because I didn't want anyone to think I was ripping off her idea. Well, ideas are a dime a dozen, so I decided to move forward.

"Ramblings of a Skinny Chick" is now online at…

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Stop by The Book Connection for PG Forte's return visit. PG is touring the blogosphere during the month of October to promote the second book in her LA Love Lessons series, "Love From A to Z".

I love PG's style, and it shines through in full force when I give her the floor for this exclusive Book Connection article, where PG will share her thoughts on "Rules to Write By" and provides our readers with "The PC Girl's Guide to Trashy Novels".

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Stop by The Book Connection and meet author Mary Andrews, whose breakout novel, "The Fireborn Chronicles" will be released this month from Swimming Kangaroo Books.

Here is a synopsis:

It is a science fiction story that takes place in a future where The Universal Government has offered a solution to most planets’ biggest problem: Criminal and nonproductive members of society. Each planet remains free to determine for themselves what constitutes an unacceptable faction. Then…

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My interview with Janet Elaine Smith will air tonight from 8-8:30p.m. on Passionate Internet Voices Radio - http://www.internetvoicesradio.com/home.htm. On her show Marketing for Fun & Profit, Janet and I chatted about Musing Our Children--a group who is dedicated to encouraging a love of reading and writing in young people. Musing Our Children's Reading and Writing Appreciation Week kicks off…

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Dark horror author, Mayra Calvani stops by The Book Connection to chat about her new release, "Dark Lullaby"...

At a trendy Turkish tavern one Friday night, astrophysicist Gabriel Diaz meets a mysterious young woman. Captivated by her beauty as well as her views on good and evil, he spends the next several days with her. Soon, however, he begins to notice a strangeness in her--her skin's abnormally high temperature, her obsession with milk products, her child-like and bizarre behavior…

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