Blog Feed: Notes from Nadir

Notes from Nadir is FREE through March 10th at Smashwords!

Published on 2012-03-06 08:13:00

Notes from Nadir is FREE on Smashwords until this Saturday. It's available in several formats: EPUB, PDF, HTML, RTF, LRF, PDB, and Plain Text. What's the Story? Notes from Nadir is a wacky and poignant look at a Los Angeles-based writer who has to return to her Midwestern home due to financial difficulties. She moves back in with her Mom in a semi-retirement community and works a couple of dead end jobs, meets a sexy British bakery owner, and later finds steady work as a writer and photographer [..] > read more

'South of Sunset' – A Free-Day Weekend!

Published on 2012-03-03 07:42:00

I've updated the South of Sunset ebook cover and added a section describing what the title means to those of you not familiar with Los Angeles. To re-promote South of Sunset, I'm giving it away from Saturday, March 3rd through Monday March 5th. You'll find it on Amazon Kindle and if you don't have a Kindle you can read it in a variety of ways! What's it all about? HOLLYWOOD. A name that needs no introduction. Such a world-renowned name conjures up images of movies, sunglass-wearing stars, palm [..] > read more

The Joy of Melt and Pour Soap Crafting

Published on 2011-11-22 08:55:00

For the past two months my double boiler and I have been the best of friends. My kitchen is super clean and my bathroom is stocked with enough soap to starting selling … again! Yes, I've been making soap like it's the Christmas rush even before the official start date! Key Lime Pie Soap Last week at this time I was putting the finishing touches on a piece of Key Lime Pie soap for my new book, THE JOY OF MELT AND POUR SOAP CRAFTING. It's been fun getting back into it after a [nearly] two-yea [..] > read more

Help Me Name a Soap!

Published on 2011-11-10 09:36:00

Yes, I'm almost done taking photos for my forthcoming soap crafting book! I've been crafting soap, and other bath & body products, for years. I've been planning an entire series of books, and only this month does it look like I'll finally have that soap book finished! It's called THE JOY OF MELT AND POUR SOAP CRAFTING and it'll be available on Kindle, B&N and Smashwords around November 19th. Before it's completed, I need your help in naming a soap! The backstory is that when I was at the super [..] > read more

SQUIRRELS IN THE HOOD is in Your E-Hood!

Published on 2011-09-21 08:37:00

If you love squirrels, cats and birds, you're in the right place! I discovered the joy of photographing squirrels in my L.A. neighborhood due to their close proximity. And I learned a lot about squirrelly behavior! Squirrels in the Hood was originally written by hand in a notebook but I finally found some time to transcribe it into Word. The photos I'd taken really helped to shape the story. So, here's the official blurb. When Sunshine the cat departs in 2006, the second story balcony she occupi [..] > read more

Hollywood Office Temp

Published on 2011-07-06 09:52:00

Although I've written a little about Hollywood in NOTES FROM NADIR, the majority of the book takes place far, far away from the proverbial glitter and glitz of Hollywood. What really happened in Hollywood? How long was I out there? Did I work in the entertainment industry? Did I meet lots of celebrities? Some answers. I originally wrote HOLLYWOOD OFFICE TEMP [H.O.T.] many years ago. This book is partially based on my years working in and out of the wonderful world of showbiz. My character, Chri [..] > read more

Notes from Nadir ~ The Interview!

Published on 2011-06-06 08:30:00

I've recently been interviewed about my novel, Notes from Nadir. It was a novel interview [pun intended!] in that I got to make up some of the questions that I could ask and answer about how this book came into being. Instead of using the sample exc > read more

Notes from Nadir ~ The Interview!

Published on 2011-06-06 08:30:00

I've recently been interviewed about my novel, Notes from Nadir. It was a novel interview [pun intended!] in that I got to make up some of the questions that I could ask and answer about how this book came into being. Instead of using the sample exc > read more

ANOTHER HOLLYWOOD EBOOK WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Published on 2011-05-31 13:58:00

Due to the fact that one of the winners of THE HOLLYWOOD FICTION E-BOOK CONTEST was unable to collect their prize, I'm now announcing another winner! This individual was chosen randomly by another draw of names. Who is this fifth winner? Let me give > read more

ANOTHER HOLLYWOOD EBOOK WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Published on 2011-05-31 13:58:00

Due to the fact that one of the winners of THE HOLLYWOOD FICTION E-BOOK CONTEST was unable to collect their prize, I'm now announcing another winner! This individual was chosen randomly by another draw of names. Who is this fifth winner? Let me give > read more

4 Contest Winners Revealed!

Published on 2011-05-25 09:38:00

I'm happy to announce the four bloggers who won ebooks in the HOLLYWOOD FICTION E-BOOK CONTEST! I also want to thank all the entrants who took the time to enter the contest. As with the last contest, I want to reveal how their names were ch > read more

4 Contest Winners Revealed!

Published on 2011-05-25 09:38:00

I'm happy to announce the four bloggers who won ebooks in the HOLLYWOOD FICTION E-BOOK CONTEST! I also want to thank all the entrants who took the time to enter the contest. As with the last contest, I want to reveal how their names were ch > read more

THE HOLLYWOOD FICTION E-BOOK CONTEST

Published on 2011-05-09 07:19:00

There's a new e-book contest here at Notes from Nadir! Do you like Hollywood? Ever been there? Want to read about it? Now you can – for absolutely no cost! FOUR people will win free Kindle e-book editions of my novel, NORTH OF SUNSET or my short st > read more

THE HOLLYWOOD FICTION E-BOOK CONTEST

Published on 2011-05-09 07:19:00

There's a new e-book contest here at Notes from Nadir! Do you like Hollywood? Ever been there? Want to read about it? Now you can – for absolutely no cost! FOUR people will win free Kindle e-book editions of my novel, NORTH OF SUNSET or my short st > read more

Leaving Nadir Returns Monday, April 18, 2011

Published on 2011-04-14 10:42:00

"Leaving Nadir" is returning to blogland! I've been writing blogs in order to keep ahead of myself, but have also completed two non-fiction books. One is mentioned in a previous blog, but the latest one is the first ever e-book all about Monoi de Tah > read more

Leaving Nadir Returns Monday, April 18, 2011

Published on 2011-04-14 10:42:00

"Leaving Nadir" is returning to blogland! I've been writing blogs in order to keep ahead of myself, but have also completed two non-fiction books. One is mentioned in a previous blog, but the latest one is the first ever e-book all about Monoi de Tah > read more

Been Away – But Not At Play!

Published on 2011-02-21 10:35:00

I've been on a leave of absence from writing "Leaving Nadir" as I was involved in co-writing a nonfiction e-book. Haven't written one of those in a while -- the last one was about ice skating and that was a few years ago. Unlike my skating e-bo > read more

Been Away – But Not At Play!

Published on 2011-02-21 10:35:00

I've been on a leave of absence from writing "Leaving Nadir" as I was involved in co-writing a nonfiction e-book. Haven't written one of those in a while -- the last one was about ice skating and that was a few years ago. Unlike my skating e-bo > read more

3 Contest Winners Revealed!

Published on 2011-01-01 10:01:00

Maybe you could feel the tension building as it neared the stroke of midnight last night! Many of you must have been wondering who the winning three bloggers would be in the Better Than Chocolate Kindle E-Book Contest. Before I announce that, I want > read more

3 Contest Winners Revealed!

Published on 2011-01-01 10:01:00

Maybe you could feel the tension building as it neared the stroke of midnight last night! Many of you must have been wondering who the winning three bloggers would be in the Better Than Chocolate Kindle E-Book Contest. Before I announce that, I want > read more

A Naughty Narcissist's Yuletide Greetings!

Published on 2010-12-23 08:57:00

I've decided to include an excerpt from my novel Love Me, Need Me: A Narcissist's Tale due to the wacky Christmas scene it contains. The narcissistic main character, Arlen J. Stevenson, is a Southern zombie author and public speaker. This scene is fr > read more

A Naughty Narcissist's Yuletide Greetings!

Published on 2010-12-23 08:57:00

I've decided to include an excerpt from my novel Love Me, Need Me: A Narcissist's Tale due to the wacky Christmas scene it contains. The narcissistic main character, Arlen J. Stevenson, is a Southern zombie author and public speaker. This scene is fr > read more

E-Book Contest & North of Sunset

Published on 2010-12-17 20:05:00

Yes, the new blog, Leaving Nadir is keeping me busy twice a week. But not too busy to remind everyone who hasn't entered the Better Than Chocolate Kindle E-Book Contest that you have until 12/31 to enter. All you have to do is mention that you want t > read more

E-Book Contest & North of Sunset

Published on 2010-12-17 20:05:00

Yes, the new blog, Leaving Nadir is keeping me busy twice a week. But not too busy to remind everyone who hasn't entered the Better Than Chocolate Kindle E-Book Contest that you have until 12/31 to enter. All you have to do is mention that you want t > read more

Leaving Nadir - Monday Post

Published on 2010-12-06 10:06:00

Hello Everybody! Leaving Nadir is now live as of Friday, December 3rd.Here is a link to the second post, Leaving the Factory Early. Leaving Nadir will have new blog posts every Monday and Thursday. I am also including a chronological > read more

Leaving Nadir - Monday Post

Published on 2010-12-06 10:06:00

Hello Everybody! Leaving Nadir is now live as of Friday, December 3rd.Here is a link to the second post, Leaving the Factory Early. Leaving Nadir will have new blog posts every Monday and Thursday. I am also including a chronological > read more

LEAVING NADIR is LIVE!

Published on 2010-12-03 10:01:00

Hello Everybody! Just wanted to give you a link to my new blog, LEAVING NADIR! Here is a link to the first post, Mom's Last Day Leaving Nadir will have new blog posts every Monday and Thursday. If you wish to remain up to date, please become a f > read more

Contest, New Blog & New Book

Published on 2010-11-29 09:29:00

The Better Than Chocolate Kindle E-Book Contest! is going well and I have been adding each contestant's name to the growing list. You have until 12/31/10 to enter and have a chance to win one of 3 Kindle ebooks of my first title, Notes from Nadi > read more

Better Than Chocolate Kindle E-Book Contest!

Published on 2010-11-15 14:48:00

I want to thank each and every one of you who stops off here and reads my blog. I began writing Notes from Nadir back in March and, like all newbies, I began with no followers and no readers. How much that has changed! And the result has been that I > read more

Mom's Garden in the Sky

Published on 2010-11-09 09:12:00

My favorite blog entry to write was entitled Mom's Garden as that was where she loved to hang out. A natural gardener, she was at home being surrounded by flowers, plants, and trees. In memory of Mom, I'm posting a picture of her that I took in the g > read more

Notes from Nadir on Kindle: First Review!

Published on 2010-11-01 10:09:00

Thank you for all the congratulations I've received on getting "Notes from Nadir" from blog form to Kindle form! It went through a lot of expansion and editing to refine it to its current version. Fiction and non-fiction writer/blogger Talli Ro > read more

Notes from Nadir is Here!

Published on 2010-10-22 12:21:00

Notes from Nadir is officially on Kindle! This novel introduces you to new characters and allows the reader to gain more insight into this oddly humorous situation. By meeting the relatives, the groundwork is established for my forthcoming sequel blo > read more