June 2008 Blog Posts (90)

Wanna win...

The ebook of your choice from my library? All three stories in the 3-D Club trilogy? How about a hand made book bag stuffed with goodies PLUS an autographed copy of my Wild Rose release, SETTLING BACK?

How? Anyone who emails me laineybancroft@hotmail.com (put contest entry in the subject line) between now and July 13th with the correct answers to the questions below will go into a draw.

Three randomly drawn entrants will receive the pdf of their choice, two will get all three… Continue

Added by Lainey Bancroft on June 30, 2008 at 7:41pm — No Comments

'A Study in Red' is a Book of the Month!

The members of 'The Jack the Ripper Forums' www.jtrforums.com have made my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper, their 'Book of the Month', and have opened a thread for discusssion of the book at http://www.jtrforums.com/showthread.php?p=47100#post47100

I'm flattered that, of all the books on the subject available to them for discussion, they have chosen mine for the first of this new feature on the forum. As the JTR Forum is one of the largest… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on June 30, 2008 at 8:12am — 1 Comment

Attitude is Everything

"All serious daring starts from within." --Eurora Welly

Remember the classic children's story, "The Little Engine That Could"? Although the tale is designed for budding minds, the message contained within is pertinent to all, young and old.

"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!"

Writers often feel the strain and tug on their own internal engines. Struggling to make it over a difficult passage or pushing through a dark tunnel trusting a glimpse of… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on June 30, 2008 at 5:30am — 19 Comments

Love Hershey's Kisses?

Hello Everyone!

Anyone who can email me at kathleengrieveauthor@gmail.com and tell me when Faith & Stone from THE DOCTOR'S DECEPTION share their first kiss will automatically receive a bag of Hershey's Kisses! Don't forget to include your address in your email.

Stop by! I'd love to hear from you!

Kathleen

Added by KATHLEEN GRIEVE on June 28, 2008 at 6:17pm — No Comments

Release Day!


	Claire is tired of pretending to be polite, docile...human. She wants to unleash the animal inside her, and she wants to do it with a man who can really handle her. Then she meets Lars, a dangerous, sexy alpha, in a smoky bar.…

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Added by Moira Rogers on June 27, 2008 at 3:44pm — 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 6:30am — 1 Comment

Mayra Calvani Virtual Tour Stops at The Book Stacks

Hello and welcome to day twenty-seven of Mayra Calvani’s virtual tour around the blogsphere!

Join Mayra as she tours with her children’s picture book ‘Crash!’

Today Mayra will be stopping at The Book Stacks. Show her your support by leaving a comment!

Remember, if you leave a comment on any of Mayra’s tour stops, you will be eligible to win a free gift certificate from Almost Heaven… Continue

Added by JM on June 27, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

End Week Four With Mirella Patzer & Karen Salmansohn

Have you missed any of the tour stops on Mirella Patzer or Karen Salmansohn’s virtual blog tours this week? If you have, let me tempt you with some details and links to more…

Author, Tracey Kitts brings us her interview with Mirella Patzer -

http://traceyhkitts.blogspot.com/2008/06/mirella-patzer-featured-author.html

Meet the heroine of Bloodstone Castle –… Continue

Added by Nikki Leigh on June 26, 2008 at 8:51pm — No Comments

My Space

Hey everyone!

I've joined the big time...I'm now on My Space!...LOL..

I hope everyone will come over and "friend" me...For those who have already made this new girl in the neighborhood at home over there, I say, "Thank you!"

But I'd be pleased to have more friends!

Miss Mae...

http://www.myspace.com/missmaeauthor

Added by Miss Mae on June 26, 2008 at 8:09pm — 3 Comments

I'm psyched about this seminar!

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Check out this online conference. It's for just about any kind of writing career you're looking to grow!

Ash

Added by Ashlyn Chase on June 26, 2008 at 5:40pm — No Comments

A Final Plea for votes from my friends

With just a few days left to vote, I'd like to ask for your support in my novel Purple Death's nomination for the Authors Lounge Best Cover Illustration Award for June. The artwork for the book is by the talented Graeme S Houston, and the voting page can be found at http://www.talauthors.com/TAL/RomanceandMoreAwards.htm

My thanks again to all my friends who've already placed their votes, every one is very much appreciated.

Best regards

Brian…

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Added by Brian L Porter on June 26, 2008 at 12:18pm — No Comments

Fact and Fiction Collide: 2000 Year Old Seed Germinates

When I wrote The Samson Effect, I did a lot of research on the viability of dormant seeds. At that time, Lotus seeds found in a dry river bed in Manchuria which dated to be about 1300 hundred years old were found, and successfully grown. This was one of the pieces of research I included in The Samson Effect as the main characters searched for seeds that were supposedly 3000 years old. In fact, those of you who read The Samson Effect may remember the… Continue

Added by Tony Eldridge on June 26, 2008 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

THE DOCTOR'S DECEPTION IS HERE!!!!

Hello everyone! Stopping by to let everyone know that my book, THE DOCTOR'S DECEPTION is now available at WWW.THEWILDROSEPRESS.COM!!! I'm guest blogging today at SIMPLY ROMANCE REVIEWS http://simplyromancereviews.blogspot.com/, so stop by and join the discussion on temptation and be entered in a drawing for a free book and a basket of goodies!

Hope to see you there!

Kathleen

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Kathleen Grieve

AUTHOR OF FUN AND SEXY MEDICAL ROMANCES!

The Doctor's… Continue

Added by KATHLEEN GRIEVE on June 25, 2008 at 2:31pm — No Comments

My first Wild Rose Press release- One Enchanted Summer is out TODAY!

Available now @ The Wild Rose Press

Deana Curtis, a young law-school student vacationing in Manchester, England is shocked to find herself transported back to 1962 after she makes a wish on a golden amulet. There she meets her childhood crush—Tristan Wallace. Armed with the knowledge of Tristan's bleak future, can she stop the sexy spy/ rock star from mysteriously… Continue

Added by Marguerite Arotin on June 25, 2008 at 12:40pm — 2 Comments

Mayra Calvani Virtual Tour Stops at Fiction Scribe

Hello and welcome to day twenty-five of Mayra Calvani’s virtual tour around the blogsphere!

Join Mayra as she tours with her children’s picture book ‘Crash!’

Today Mayra will be stopping at Fiction Scribe. Show her your support by leaving a comment!

Remember, if you leave a comment on any of Mayra’s tour stops, you will be eligible to win a free gift certificate from Almost Heaven… Continue

Added by JM on June 25, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Sorry I've been away...I really do have an IMPORTANT and SAD EXCUSE!

Hello all of my friends here on Writers and Readers of Distinctive fiction! I've been away for quite some time and will be on and off for a bit as well. My excuse IS a good one and I do miss ALL of you! I wanted to let you know that I've been In and out of different hospitals fighting cancer. This is my 14th year. I have a cancer known as Ewing Sarcoma and have been communicating with three of my very long term friends to keep up my spaces. I just had one surgery and I am awaiting three more.… Continue

Added by Amy on June 24, 2008 at 8:34pm — 3 Comments

WED on Raven Radio ~ Author Yasmine Galenorn

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Please Remember, Raven Radio is now on it's evening schedule

11PM - 12AM EST

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Paranormal authors Mandy M Roth and Michelle M Pillow talk books, industry, paranormal, and take reader calls. Today's guest is Author Yasmine Galenorn!…

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Added by Michelle M Pillow on June 24, 2008 at 2:00am — No Comments

Mayra Calvani Virtual Tour Stops at Reviews by Heidi

Hello and welcome to day twenty-four of Mayra Calvani’s virtual tour around the blogsphere!

Join Mayra as she tours with her children’s picture book ‘Crash!’

Today Mayra will be stopping at Reviews by Heidi. Show her your support by leaving a comment!

Remember, if you leave a comment on any of Mayra’s tour stops, you will be eligible to win a free gift certificate from… Continue

Added by JM on June 24, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

THE DOCTOR'S DECEPTION LAUNCH PARTY!!

Well, the accumulation of a lot of hard work all starts this week! I wanted to share with everyone know that my book, THE DOCTOR'S DECEPTION will be released on Wednesday, June 25th at WWW.THEWILDROSEPRESS.COM!!

Anyone who comments on temptation over at SIMPLY ROMANCE REVIEW BLOG http://simplyromancereviews.blogspot.com/ where I'll be guest blogging on Wednesday, will be entered into a drawing to win a free download of THE DOCTOR'S DECEPTION, plus a gift basket with some of Nurse… Continue

Added by KATHLEEN GRIEVE on June 23, 2008 at 8:58am — No Comments

Be Here Now

"You must be the change you want to see in the world." --Mahatma Gandhi

A few weeks back, I had been struggling to understand some of the psychological patterns in my life. Many of you probably relate. How often do we consciously want to move forward yet take action (or inaction) resulting in a setback? How often do we yearn for proof of our success, or better yet, of our worth? The ruminations lead to worry, which amplifies the insecurity that triggered the dismal cycle of… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on June 23, 2008 at 4:30am — 7 Comments