December 2009 Blog Posts (77)

New! 36 Exposures, an erotic urban fantasy romance by Linda Mooney

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Added by Linda Mooney on December 31, 2009 at 11:34pm — No Comments

Ariella's Keeper - Just Released (ebook)

Divinity Healers: Ariella's Keeper

by Michelle M. Pillow

Book 1 in the Divinity Healers series. Part of the Divinity Universe.

When his father threatens to take away his research facility’s funding if he doesn’t come home, Dr. Sebastjan Walter has no choice but to do so. This isn’t just a family reunion. It seems his father has arranged a marriage—Sebastjan’s.… Continue

Added by Michelle M Pillow on December 31, 2009 at 6:57pm — No Comments

Last Day of 2009 Treat!

Hello!

Last days of anything can get busy, but I hope you'll make a little time to hang with my blog guest, Elisabeth Naughton and me at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com. Elisabeth is giving away a copy of her STOLEN FURY to one lucky commenter! Wouldn't that be a great way to start the new year?

Happy… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on December 31, 2009 at 9:49am — No Comments

Legacy of the Ripper is a Kwips & Kritiques Recommended Read

I'm delighted to say that 'Legacy of the Ripper' has just been awarded 'Recommended Read' status by the reviewers at review body CK2S Kwips and Kritiques. This is great news as the book is also nominated for the 'Best Thriller' award in The Preditors & Editors Awards, won last year by 'A Study in Red'. I'll be posting news of the awards and how to vote when the polls open tomorrow 1st January and I hope a few of my friends will support my nomination, and also that of my children's… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 31, 2009 at 9:46am — No Comments

Online Angel Received a 4 star Review from ManicReaders!

Just found out that my newest novella Online Angel just received 4 stars from ManicReaders.
http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm?disp=reviews&bookid=5476

Please visit my website to learn about all my books.
www.kellyabellbooks.com

Added by Kelly Abell on December 30, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Hidden Evil ---Latest Review

Hidden Evil

J.W. Thompson

ISBN: 9780981974248

Black Rose Writing

Reviewed By Renee Washburn

Official Apex Reviews Rating:5 Stars

A sadistic killer is on a horrific rampage throughout the United States, but

without substantial physical evidence and a discernible homicidal pattern, he flies

virtually undetected under the radar of law enforcement; however, when FBI

Special Agent Sam Adams is assigned to the case, he leads a determined charge… Continue

Added by JW Thompson on December 30, 2009 at 2:47pm — No Comments

A POEM TO COMMEMORATE THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TSUNAMI

Mike wrote this short poem just after the Tsunami hit back in 2005. As it's the fourth anniversary, he thought it was appropriate to post it here.

A SURVIVOR’S LAMENT

By

Mike O’Hare

Claim me not yon winter’s tide

Your wrath cuts sway yet does not hide

The palm bends nigh as I embrace its girth

Its roots hold fast beneath the earth

I cling for life at rooftop height

The stars begin to show the night

Daytime comes,… Continue

Added by Mike O'Hare on December 27, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

New Motivational Essay Posted: The Book of Opportunity

Hello Friends!

This week’s essay is posted: The Book of Opportunity

An excerpt:

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“A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.” ~Author Unknown

As a New Year approaches, the urge to take stock of our life bubbles up like a sip of fine champagne. Let’s lift a glass and toast our accomplishments,… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on December 27, 2009 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Writing Workshops Online

Is your Christmas cash burning a hole in your pocket? Do you plan to make a New Year’s resolution to become a better writer? If so, check out the classes I have coming up at Writers Online Workshops:

Accelerated Fundamentals of Fiction Writing: starts March 11. Develop effective creative writing techniques, believable characters and compelling plots that can be applied to any long or short fiction form.

Advanced Novel Writing Workshop: starts January 14. Continue working… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Delisi on December 26, 2009 at 2:09pm — No Comments

BRAIN TUMOR -- SUBMITTED BY GEORGE R. SIMPSON

I recently submitted a post regarding Sherry who was suffering from an incurable brain tumor. Please read George R. Simpson's response with reference to the remote healing that he offered.

"This is a Blog about how Sherry Conway was healed of a brain tumor.

Mike O, an active member of many networks, posted many pleas about Sherry Conaway's brain tumor. I received one of these messages and Mike arranged for me to email Sherry.

I told Sherry that I… Continue

Added by Mike O'Hare on December 26, 2009 at 1:36pm — No Comments

Not Writing - But - It will broaden your imagination!

Normally I don't review movies. I absolutely loved the new Star Trek movie and thought J. J. Abrams did a wonderful job as did all the actors on the movie. I very much look forward to the NEXT one already contracted. However, tonight I had the most wonderful cinema treat - I saw Avatar in 3D! IF you hadn't planned to see this movie at the theaters - I encourage you to do so! Not only are the special effects worth it but the plot and acting are excellent. I really hope to see it again - even… Continue

Added by Sheila N. Eskew on December 25, 2009 at 1:11am — No Comments

Writing Tips for Writers - tip #13 is up

I know it has been a while since I posted anything on my blog on my website but it was time. I spent a sleepless night with Steven King (not literally) reading his book On Writing. Great book by the way. He made me think so it inspired another blog post. This topic is How Important are The Basic Rules of Grammar?

Stop by and have a look and feel free to comment.

www.kellyabellbooks.com

Added by Kelly Abell on December 24, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

New Motivational Essay Posted: Hanging On After Others Have Let Go

Hello Friends!

This week’s essay is posted: Hanging On After Others Have Let Go

An excerpt:

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“All great masters are chiefly distinguished by the power of adding a second, a third, and perhaps a fourth step in a continuous line. Many a man has taken the first step. With every additional step you enhance immensely the value of your… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on December 23, 2009 at 5:09pm — No Comments

A Review with a Recipe for Tilly's Tale

As this will be my last post before Christmas, I wanted to share with you the latest, really lovely review that my humble little book, Tilly's Tale has received. Martha Cheves is a reviewer with a difference. All the book reviews she carries out are accompanied by a delicious recipe that goes hand in hand with the book. In this case she has provided a WONDERFUL recipe for DOG TREATS. Whoopee. I'm sure she won't mind me sharing her lovely recipe and her review with everyone, so without… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 23, 2009 at 6:53am — No Comments

Christmas Myth Busters

Hi!

I'm posting my last post till after Christmas. As a historical author, I'm a stickler for getting the history right. I'm debunking a number of Christmas myths on my blog today. Hope you'll join me.

Merry Christmas,
Emily
www.emilybryan.blogspot.com
A CHRISTMAS BALL, available now!

Added by Emily Bryan on December 22, 2009 at 9:58am — No Comments

Tilly's Tale Receives Another 5 Star Review

I'm happy to say that Tilly's Tale has picked up another 5 star review at Amazon.com. this follows hot on the heels of the previous two reviews received this week. The 'wag-o-meter' on Tilly's tail is almost off the scale. It just won't stop wagging! Tilly also 'signed' a couple of books at the dog training academy yesterday. She's getting rather good at it...lol

Here's the latest:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful tale to be shared!, December 18, 2009

By… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 21, 2009 at 1:19pm — No Comments

A Great Review for Angel of Windword!

Angel of Windword got a "You Gotta Read" rating....the highest rating from YOU GOTTA READ REVIEWS!

"Full of suspense, steamy scenes and intrigue this book will leave you stunned. Nicholas is the perfect dashing debonair gentleman of regency stature, while Angelique is his perfect match. Maggie Dove is an excellent spinner of the literary web and I enjoyed this book immensely. Definitely one you've gotta… Continue

Added by Maggie Dove on December 21, 2009 at 12:45pm — No Comments

I've joined Ellora's Cave...and other stuff!

I'm very pleased to announce that in October I joined the ranks of Ellora's Cave authors. Not only did I luck out in that respect, I managed to get the best editor in the world (in my humble opinion). Corporeal, my first Quickie came out right before Halloween. So, I got busy with a werewolf book that was taking up room in my head and now I am damn near giddy to… Continue

Added by Sommer Marsden on December 20, 2009 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Lux Zakari in the Running for ME's Quarter Finals

Good news to report on the ME Erotica Writing Contest front -- my story, "Semiprofessional," received the highest ratings for the month of November, thus I am now entered in the running to be a quarter-finalist! This definitely makes the year-long wait to learn the winner of Mainstream Erotica’s Erotic Stories Writer of the Year award much more bearable, certainly!

So, so, so much thanks… Continue

Added by Lux Zakari on December 19, 2009 at 3:35pm — No Comments

Books For Film

Is Your Book Ready For Film? Industry Pros Already Visiting.

If you have great agent representation, then you already have someone looking out for you. Most self-published authors do not have that luxury. So, what do you do to reach book rights buyers?

Books… Continue

Added by Gene Cartwright on December 19, 2009 at 1:18am — No Comments