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The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007
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Welcome to the November edition. In this issue you can read more excellent essays on writing, as well as a character interview. There is news about a terrific set of blogs that might well interest you, plus all the usual review links, book release information and author news. Pick your destination, find a comfortable seat and enjoy the view from the window. Thank you for traveling with the Reader’s Station. The Reader’s Station Quarterly comes out in February, May, August and November. Make sure you don’t miss your next copy.
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Escape With Us Every time we open a book we invite the author to whisk us away to a new and exciting place. It’s the common bond that unites readers and the authors who write them. Reader’s Station gives readers exclusive peeks into the worlds books inhabit. From historical to contemporary to the worlds of fantasy and pure imagination, there are many exciting places the Reader’s Station authors want to take you. So hop aboard for an adventure you’ll not forget. Tour guides this issue Elena Dorothy Bowman http://elenadb.home.comcast.net Nikki Leigh http://www.nikkileigh.com Donna Sunblad - http://www.theinkslinger.net/ Anne Whitfield - http://www.annewhitfield.com Angela Verdenius http://www.angelaverdenius.com Bryn Colvin - http://bryncolvin.mysite.orange.co.uk Dorice Nelson - http://www.doricenelson.com Ginger Simpson - http://www.gingersimpson.com
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The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 2 Thoughts On Writing Interview with my Human, Angela Verdenius By Abby Verdenius Black, long haired domestic cat Just a bit of history first. My name is Abby, and I came to my Human, Angela, as a pregnant, homeless little waif on a cold, windy, rainy night. Some people found me and thought I was going to have my kittens very soon (little did they know I still had 3 weeks to go) and were worried - the dogs in the neighborhood didn’t like me, and neither did their dogs. So they rang this lady and took me around to her. This lady is called Angela and is the local sucker for homeless waifs. I stayed there, had my babies and I’m still there! She found homes for all my babies except one, Pollyanna, and I’m not surprised, because Polly is a hot-headed little toad who is not-so-little at two years of age and a big girth…if you know what I mean *smirk*. We won’t discuss my girth - of which I have none but my vet says I have. He needs his glasses checked and new scales. My Human tried to tell my vet that I have a thick coat and big blood vessels but he doesn’t believe it. Anyway, I had a little chat to my Human, and here was the result. Abby: Before we start, why do you misspell my name all the time? Angela: Huh? Abby: You know. Abbey one minute, Abby the next. You put the ‘e’ in and out so fast my head spins. Angela: I’m stressed. Don’t pick on me. Abby: Riiiight. Anyway, I want to know, how come you have all these cats? Angela: You ought to know. You’re one of them. Abby: I’m not talking about me. I’m talking about you. (The Human is a bit dense at times) Angela: Well, I used to breed pedigree cats and when I stopped, I couldn’t part with them, so they were all sterilized and I kept them. I don’t have many left, as most of them have…you know…passed on with old age. The others are rescue jobs that I never found homes for. Abby: So, basically you’re a sucker, right? *fluttering eyelashes* Angela: Are you looking for an argument? Abby: Moving right along (touchy, isn’t she?) you work nights. Angela: What? I do not! And hey, it’s my computer anyway. Abby: It’s a laptop and you have a keyboard connected to it to use instead of the laptop keyboard! Angela: And your point is? Abby: You get snarky when I lie on the laptop keyboard. Angela: because when you lie on it, you do weird things to the screen. Abby: Do not! Angela: And you put letters where there shouldn’t be, delete things, and get in front of the screen and I can’t see what I’m doing. Abby: You have the nerve to push me off! Angela: Correction. I shift you gently to the side. You’re the one who starts meowing - and goes right back onto the keyboard! Abby: I was just stretching. Angela: And then when I move you again, you start hissing! Abby: You’re so rude about it. I mean, do I push you off the chair? Angela: And if I dare to keep moving you, you bite me! Abby: Someone has to teach you manners. Angela: You are unbelievable. Why do you lie on the keyboard anyway? Abby: It has warm air coming from underneath and it makes me feel sooooo good. Angela: It’s a delicate piece of technological equipment. You shouldn’t be lying on it. Abby: It should be honored to have me lying on it. Angela: You’re impossible, you know that? Abby: I’m a cat, what do you expect? Angela: *rolls eyes* Abby: And something else. I’ve seen you laugh out loud and frown and even cry when you write. I mean - hello! No one is even in the room with you! Are you cracking up? Angela: I tend to get into the minds of my characters when I write, and I reflect their emotions sometimes. Abby: And something else. Again. Why don’t you write about space cats and hunky Toms and beautiful Queens (for those Humans who don’t know, a Tom is a male cat and a Queen is a female). Space-pirate cats, bounty hunter cats, warrior Queens and trading Daamen Toms. Cat peacekeepers and The Overlord Cat. Huh? Huh? The witch-cat! I can just see it right now! Angela: you’re getting carried away. Abby: We could have lasers strapped to our furry thighs and daggers in our collars. Our identification chips could be used to communicate to others- Angela: Are you out of your mind? Abby: And while we’re on the subject- Angela: I can’t wait to hear this. Abby-I want my own website. Angela :You what? Abby: Yeah. Titled Abby the Sexy Chocolate Cat Who Likes Warm Beds and Lots of Biscuits and Belly Rubs. Angela: How about Abby the Fat Cat Who Hogs the Computer? Abby: This interview is terminated. Angela: Fine! Abby: Fine! Human and cat are now sitting and sulking…and Abby is gradually sliding from her sitting position to lie over the laptop…again. Abby: So, are you going to start this computer or what? I’m getting cold and I also want a belly rub. What? What’d I say? Where are you going- geez, talk about touchy! Ah well *wriggles comfortably into position on laptop keyboard* writers are a funny bunch! Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without’em…especially when they supply the cat biscuits and warm blankets. puuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr |
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The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 3
Let’s Pretend Characterization Part 3 By Dorice Nelson Mild disclaimer—to give credit where credit is due: Much of the following is my interpretation of how I have used Alice Orr’s workshops on “Writing Characters from the Inside Out.” Our last article, on Physical Description, suggested much to think about and consider when dealing with important characters, mainly our heroes, heroines and villains. If you haven't started writing your character’s biography, now is the time to start. Last month, we learned to that what the character feels about her/his physicality is an important factor in a novel. As you know, characters will have certain feelings about how they look, how they appear to others and how their physical beings might rule parts of their lives. In this article, we intend to explore some of the general traits your characters display in their lives in your novels. We will learn about the significant and important things each character discovers about him/herself—and, most important for us, the authors, we will be writing this all as if we were actually the character, using the pronoun “I”. Now, with pencil in hand, or with fingers poised above the computer keyboard, tell us what important things your character ever discovered about him/herself. It will be of internal importance to the character and something which the characters might never reveal in your novel except through the use of hints. General Character Traits: Once you've discovered an internal feeling, describe the situation which made it real for the character, how that character discovered the feeling. It’s a good idea to dash off a scene occasionally in order to explain this more fully. Take your time. Write as the character. Use “I” to make it more personal. If you asked your character what s/he is like as a person, how would they respond? Perhaps, like this. . . “I am no one to fool with. I have been through enough in my life to last it to the end. So, back off. I am not interested in your mewling. . .” Perhaps, like this. . . “I am very shy in social situations. I cannot help it. I can barely raise my eyes to look directly at a person when I talk to them. I continually stare at my feet, hoping the person won't notice my lack of social skills.” The characters above are diametrically opposed. Yet either of them might be frightened of other people for one reason or another. One reacts with belligerence, the other with shyness. Nevertheless, each avoids contact with another person. It is up to the author to know why each reacts in that special way. What has happened in the character’s life to make them the way they are? Here, a scene to explain how the character got that way would be most appropriate. A scene might make the reader see another side of the character, and as a writer, the author must be able to portray characters in the best way possible. In other words, the character might explain the behavior away by saying, “As for why I am that way, I would say that. . . and here comes your scene. In Clan Gunn: Gerek, the chief of the Gunn Clan gives advice to Gerek, his twelve year old grandson, immediately after the death of the child’s only parent. The chief is trying to protect young Gerek from others in the clan and, at the same time, teach him how to survive in the world when he leaves the clan. Before sending the child off to foster with another family, the grandfather says, “’Tis a warrior ye must be. Make your name on the battlefield and, bastard though ye are, ye’ll be welcome everywhere in God’s grand acres.” Although the character doesn't understand the advice given, the reader does. The reader knows that Gerek will have a hard life, separated from his clan, and will become a warrior of note. It’s in the cards. So when Gerek refuses to allow any one to push him around as an adult, the reader knows why. Gerek’s words to another character to “back off” are not in the least suspect, and the reader probably feels that the person being spoken to should do what is requested. The grandfather’s words tend to haunt and to turn Gerek into a man called The Beast of Battle, to most of Scotland—a wanted man. How might Gerek himself describe his own temperament? How might your main character describe her/his temperament? Write your scene here, with the character describing what s/he feels about the temperamental state of mind. In Lost Son of Ireland, the hero Bruic was stolen by the Norse, from a monastery, when he was only seven years old. He has lived as a slave/warrior for the Norse since that time. Although he is with other Gaelic prisoners, nothing is like the feeling of being on his own country’s soil. When he finally arrives in Ireland, he learns that he must subjugate, much the way his own was, a small clan on the coast, in order to rescue his twin sons from further treatment by the Norse. What might be the state of his temperament under those circumstances? The reader will want to know. The author must be able to guide the reader through those feelings. How might your character describe her/his personal habits? Is the character neat, almost to obsession? Sloppy? Likes to bathe? Refuses to bathe? How does the character take care of clothing? The author needs to know, so that the reader can be directed to the right persona. Although, trying to put religion into a novel can get an author into serious trouble—either through incorrect facts or by an unintended slights—religion is a part of our everyday life. It colors a character’s opinions, decisions and actions. How might your character feel about religion—his own or anyone else’s in your novel? Does your character go to church? Is your character religious in nature only? How does your character feel about church-going people who don’t live up to what the church preaches? In other words, by using “I”, tell us how your characters react to religion, their own and the religion of others. And last, but not least, give us an idea of your character’s general political attitudes. In Clan Gunn: Gerek, who has become a warrior of note, fights for the Royalist cause of English King Charles I. He is in direct opposition to the Protestant Covenanters who want to kill him, yet Gerek is not, in any way, religious. He has no idea who his father is, was forced from his clan at such an early age and has lived with those who support the Royalists—therefore; he follows their cause, having no particular cause of his own. His main goal is to return to his clan and become chief. Bruic, from Lost Son of Ireland, (around 852 A.D. when Druids still roamed the earth) has never succumbed to the religion of the Norse. Before his capture, he lived in a monastery and was happy there, so whatever religion he remembers is dear to him. But, he practices none of them, nor is he interested in the idea of a druid taking pains to harm a minor queen any more than he is interested in the Norse way of life. I don't know about the rest of you, but before I write my novel, I do extensive character work. I write scenes for the characters, scenes that never appear in the book, but have a definite bearing on the events of the novel. My plots are built on what has happened to characters during the course of their lives. I take a personal interest in their childhood’s, for that is where most of our thoughts and feeling come from. As a reader, I am most attracted to books that have strong characters that are willing to display their feeling along the way. In the next newsletter, we'll go more fully into outstanding character traits. Hope to see you here. If you missed Part I and Part II – visit previous newsletters at these links: Part I - Let’s Pretend Characterization - http://www.readersstation.com/may_2007.htm - pg 3 Part II - Let’s Pretend Characterization - http://www.readersstation.com/august_2007.htm - pg 4
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The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 4 Setting Authenticity By Nikki Leigh I love to read books set in other places and different time periods so that I can enjoy a good story and to learn about new places and times. When I write, I spend a lot of time learning about the place and time for my books to add authenticity to my stories. This requires extra work, but I like to weave factual information into my novels. In the first chapter of Widow’s Walk, I changed some major elements of a scene I really liked – because some key facts were wrong. Thankfully, I had done enough research to avoid needing to make major changes in Lady Lightkeeper. There is a very well known author who I really like to read. Her books are great and some are set in Cape Cod. There was a great old house set on a cliff overlooking the ocean which was a major element in the story. About a year later, I visited Cape Cod and I went in search of the house – just in case it was there. It wasn’t there and there were some other major problems. The book put the house on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Problem is – there are no cliffs in that area and that small town doesn’t even face the ocean. I see that as two major elements of the story that should’ve been changed, or she should’ve moved the house to the other side of Cape Cod. I did a search on Amazon to see what books were set in the area. For anyone who is not familiar with the area – it is very flat. The federal government sent a large number of CCC workers into the area to build the dune line and it is replenished on a regular basis because of beach erosion. (There is information in Lilah and the Locket about this work.) During storms, water from the ocean crosses Route 12 and runs into the Pamlico Sound. The area is a very narrow line of barrier islands and in many places you can see the ocean and the sound as you drive along the road. The highest stop on Hatteras Island is about 20-30 feet above sea level. So, when I discovered one particular book, I knew the author or artist didn’t do any research. This book is set in a stone castle that is perched high on a rock cliff. There are no high rock cliffs in the area and there aren’t really any high hills. This was enough to convince me not to read the book. I spent a lot of time researching the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the 1950’s for my Cape Hatteras mystery. My research library contains plenty of books on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Cape Ann area of Massachusetts. These books have been invaluable in my research and I found a wonderful historian at Cape Hatteras. Several reviews for Lilah and the Locket (Cape Hatteras mystery) specifically mentioned the atmosphere in the book. That sort of comment makes my day and justifies the added work to make it “right”. I’ve done extensive research about Cape Ann and I got some great ideas when I read about the history of the area. When I was in Cape Ann, I took a picture of this - www.alamy.com/stock_photography/2/1/Charlie+Borland/A5EAAA.html. Then one day I discovered the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association and the memorial. The first time I saw this (http://www.gfwa.org/memorial/statue.html) I immediately thought of Lizbeth and her children. I think people will understand the connection when they read the book. The women of Cape Ann had to be strong and the children faced a lot of loss in their young lives. I actually dedicated Lady Lightkeeper to these women. This is a quote from the dedication – Lady Lightkeeper is dedicated to the strong women of the Cape Ann coast who supported their men and cared for their families and the community. I worked to create a character in Lizbeth Kinsey who reflects this spirit. I should also add that the characters in this story are not based on any specific individuals, but my hope is that they embody the spirit, resilience and determination of the Cape Ann community. The other side of the coin involves many local historians. I have an idea for a neat local site that I plan to include in Rebels and Rogues. So, I contacted the local historic society for some additional details. At first the conversation went well, then I got an angry email. This was followed by a series of angry emails. The place I want to use has some history, but there is no proof that it was used the way I plan to use it. This seemed to be a hot button issue with the historians. One actually accused me of “perpetuating a myth that had no substantiation in history”. I tried to remind them that I write fiction, but that didn’t help. In the back of the book, there will be a note that there is no proof that my events took place, but many other elements will be authentic. So, what is the answer? I’ll keep using as much authenticity as I can. There will be a note in any book where I took liberties with the truth. But, I believe that as a FICTION author, I should be able to play with the facts as needed for my stories. In turn, I give the reader as much truth as I can work into the story. I feel that’s a good compromise. I found this comment in the front of the book Cape Fear Rising by Philip Gerard. I think the author summed up this concern very well. This is what he said – This novel was inspired by events that actually happened. Some of the characters are based on historical persons. In taking dramatic liberties with the action, the author has tried to remain true to the spirit of the facts. But, this is fiction – only a storyteller’s history. What do you think? Nikki Leigh
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The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 5
Interview with Kirsten By Bryn Colvin RS: I gather you are the closest friend of Vicky, heroine of Late Night Sessions. How did the two of you meet? Kirsten: We were at college together. I put up a note asking if anyone was going to a folk festival, and Vicky responded. RS: What did you think of her when you first met? Kirsten: She looked very normal, very mainstream which I’ve never been. I try not to judge on appearances though. Vicky isn’t a very open person and she doesn’t put herself forwards, but we have a lot in common and it didn’t take me long to start liking her. She’s weirder and much more interesting than she looks. RS: So what do you have in common? Kirsten: All sorts of things. Folk music is a shared passion. We play together – she plays flute, I play the guitar and sing a bit. We both like hills and walking, neither of us gets on too well with our families. She likes my cooking, I like her driving – we suit each other. RS: Have the two of you ever argued? Kirsten: Oh, we have our moments. I think all friends do, but there’s never been anything that we couldn’t sort out. I can be hot tempered sometimes, but Vicky’s hard to rattle and she puts up with me very well. RS: What do you do for a living? Kirsten: The day job? I work with adults with learning difficulties. It can be challenging, but its also very rewarding. RS: What are your ambitions? Kirsten: I’m studying Druidry. I hope to do more of that. I want to travel. I’d like to just get on a train and wander the world but I keep putting it off. RS: Is there a man in your life? Kirsten: Not at the moment. I like flirting and playing, but the whole relationship thing - I don’t know. It’s never grabbed me. I’ve watched Vicky go through a few short lived and messy attempts at love affairs and I know it’s not for me. RS: What about having children? Kirsten: With these hips? Let’s face it, I’m not cut out for childbearing. I’m not sure I have what it takes to be anyone’s mother either. And to be honest, my health hasn’t been good lately, children are the last thing on my mind. RS: What will you do if Vicky gets into a serious relationship? Kirsten: I’d be pleased for her, of course. But if she wanted to live with a guy and move out? That would be hard, I can’t pretend otherwise. Whatever happens, we’ll be friends. Nothing changes that. Nothing at all. RS: Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us Kirsten. Kirsten: Any time. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Late-Night-Sessions/dp/1934446076/ http://www.amazon.com/Late-Night-Sessions-Bryn-Colvin/dp/1934446076/
The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 6 New Book Covers
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The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 7 New Releases
The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 8 New Reviews
Gatekeeper’s Realm
http://www.onceuponaromance.net/Gatekeeper'sRealmReview.htm http://www.romancejunkiesreviews.com/artman/publish/paranormal/Gatekeeper_s_Realm_7970.shtml
Adam’s Point
http://www.onceuponaromance.net/Adam'sPointReview.htm http://www.romancejunkiesreviews.com/artman/publish/paranormal/Legacy_Series_Adam_s_Point.shtml Reviews for Book Promo 101 – Learn the Basics of Book Promotion www.nikkileigh.com/101-reviews.htm Reviewed By the Reader’s Station
Betty Vos’ poetry collection One Bird Sings reviewed at www.druidnetwork.org by Bryn Colvin
Kevan Manwaring’s novel The Long Woman reviewed at www.myspace.com/brynneth_n_colvin
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The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 - Page 8 New Reviews
Gatekeeper’s Realm
http://www.onceuponaromance.net/Gatekeeper'sRealmReview.htm
http://www.romancejunkiesreviews.com/artman/publish/paranormal/Gatekeeper_s_Realm_7970.shtml
Adam’s Point
http://www.onceuponaromance.net/Adam'sPointReview.htm http://www.romancejunkiesreviews.com/artman/publish/paranormal/Legacy_Series_Adam_s_Point.shtml Reviews for Book Promo 101 – Learn the Basics of Book Promotion www.nikkileigh.com/101-reviews.htm
The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 9 Author News
Nikki Leigh is holding a Book Sale just in time to fill your gift giving
needs. If anyone on your list loves romantic suspense, cozy mystyeries and
stories set on the coast near lighthouses, there is something that will make
them happy. To learn more - visit
http://www.nikkileigh.com/gift_2007.htm Angela Verdenius’ novels Heart of an Outlaw and Love's Sweet Assassin both have great new covers, courtesy of Richard Stroud. The covers can be seen here: Heart of an Outlaw http://www.angelaverdenius.com/HOAO Love's Sweet Assassin http://www.angelaverdenius.com/LSA The new Reader and Author website www.readerandauthor.com is now open to the public. It is a simple links website, with links to genres, author websites, and resources for authors. Authors come from small and large publishers, e-book and paperback. It's an on-going project and will be added to as more links and information comes to me. If authors would like their websites listed, they can contact me on angelamv@westnet.com.au with their name, website addy and genres. No PORN! If readers know of authors not listed, they can contact me on angelamv@westnet.com.au and let me know the author and website addy and I'll add it to the lists. Dorice Nelson and her husband, Shel Damsky, also a writer, will be selling their novels at the huge Chronicle Book Fair on October 14th in Glens Falls, New York. It's an annual event and is great fun. An author gets to meet with other authors and readers as well. Wings Authors have their blog, Wings Authors Blog Spot, http://www.wings-authors.blogspot.com We plan to have different topics every fortnight and invite everyone to come and check it out, and post comments! Angela Verdenius has revamped her website again - www.angelaverdenius.com KellyJo http://romancenroses.com/kellyjo/ did some great graphics for her and provided the background, so it has a new look. The new silent movie book video for the
Sarah's Landing Series is up on YouTube,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz-MQ1KjsLk
Ginger Simpson would like
to invite anyone interested to sign up for her monthly newsletter. She hosts
a contest each month
and my membership has grown to over 500 readers. Visit
http://www.gingersimpson.com and
sign up. It's an opt-in newsletter, so please watch for the confirmation
email from bravenet.com. If you don't respond, the magic doesn't work that
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The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 10 Readers Station Anthology Coming soon as an e-book, and the print book is now available from Amazon…
Journeys of a Lifetime
is
an anthology of short stories from the Reader’s Station authors. Join our
special tour guides and travel to places you have only dreamed about. See
the Taj Mahal, visit Australia, Ireland, New England.
For more details -
http://www.readersstation.com/journeys.htm http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WelcometoReadersStation/
Chats & Events Elena Bowman - Local Authors Day at Chelmsford Library on October 25th 7-9 pm…Speaking and Signing event. Where she will be speaking about her books and will have them there for sale. Nikki Leigh is participating in Book ‘Em in Waynesboro, VA on October 20th. This is a free, all day event and Nikki is participating in a panel discussion about “The Road to Publication”. She will have 4 or 5 of her books for sale at the event. Nikki Leigh is compiling notes and is almost set to begin work on Book Promo 201 during November as her project for NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month.
Awards and Recognition RESIDENTIAL ALIENS awarded Donna Sundblad's short micro fiction story Sacrificial Love with an honorable mention in their most recent writing contest. Calhoun, GA--The zine Residential Aliens is set to publish Donna Sundblad's micro-fiction piece, Sacrificial Love, in their October 1st Issue. Donna Sundblad was a finalist in RA's recent 100 word or less flash fiction contest and received an honorable mention.
Residential Aliens, edited by Lyn Perry, is an online magazine devoted to quality speculative fiction with a spiritual foundation. Watch for Donna Sundblad's story at http://residentialaliens.blogspot.com/
Donna Sundblad is the author of Pumping Your Muse (a how to for writers) and a fantasy novel titled Windwalker. She has also had several stories published or accepted for upcoming anthologies including her story "Two Screwdrivers" which will appear in Journeys of a Lifetime. You can read more about Donna at www.theinkslinger.net.
New Contracts and Future Releases Ginger Simpson’s contracts on Contessa's Assets and The Red Sash recently expired with RAH pubs. She obtained all rights back and has submitted them to Wild Rose Press for consideration.
Other News Heart of an Outlaw and Love's Sweet Assassin both have great new covers, courtesy of Richard Stroud. The covers can be seen here: Heart of an Outlaw http://www.angelaverdenius.com/HOAO Love's Sweet Assassin http://www.angelaverdenius.com/LSA
The Readers’ Station Quarterly Where Readers and Authors Mingle November 2007 – Page 11 Promotional Opportunities Free Promotional Opportunity for All Published Authors I've added a few new promotional blogs to me list and wanted to let you all know what blogs are available. This list includes the name of the blog, the main blog link and the link to learn how to submit information about your books. There is a long backlog for the Judge Your Cover and Start at the Beginning and it would be 2-3 months before I have an opening to post anything new on these blogs. For the other blogs, I can post information about your book within 2-4 weeks. This is a free promotional opportunity for all authors. Feel free to share this information with other authors. I have a series of promotional tours and I invite you to check out the blogs, answer the questions on the "How To Submit" page and return them to me to be posted in the future. A link to the "How to Submit" page can be found near the top corner of each Blogspot blog. These are the links - Blogs for Fiction Books http://judgebookbycover.blogspot.com/ - Information about your book cover. http://itsallinthesetting.blogspot.com/ - Details about the setting of your story. http://badguysandvillains.blogspot.com/ - Tell us about the villains in your book. http://shareyourheroine.blogspot.com/ - Tell us about the heroine in your book. http://shareyourhero.blogspot.com/ - Tell us about the hero in your book.
http://startatbeginning.blogspot.com/ - Share the First Chapter of your
book http://lethimtalk.blogspot.com/ - Interview a Male Character http://lethertalkabit.blogspot.com/ - Interview a Female Character http://detailwithnikkileigh.blogspot.com/ - In Detail With Nikki Leigh http://www.inspiredauthor.com/v3/current-events-and-your-book-promotion - Can you tie a topic or element from your book with current events? This is the place to submit them. Send them to me and I'll review them. http://inspiredauthor.com/v3/author-promotional-interviews - Do you have interesting promotional ideas and suggestions that you would like to share with other authors? If so, contact me at nikki_leigh22939@yahoo.com and I can send you the interview questions. Blogs for Non-Fiction Books http://startatbeginning.blogspot.com/ - Share the First Chapter of your book http://startwithfacts.blogspot.com/ - Share Details about your Non Fiction Books http://detailwithnikkileigh.blogspot.com/ - In Detail With Nikki Leigh http://www.inspiredauthor.com/v3/current-events-and-your-book-promotion - Can you tie a topic or element from your book with current events? This is the place to submit them. Send them to me and I'll review them. http://inspiredauthor.com/v3/author-promotional-interviews - Do you have interesting promotional ideas and suggestions that you would like to share with other authors? If so, contact me at nikki_leigh22939@yahoo.com and I can send you the interview questions. If you have ideas fo | |||||
