Blog Feed: Stacy Juba: Mysteries, Murder & More

Cozy Up With Nature’s Sleep Slippers: Review & Giveaway

Published on 2012-05-25 12:53:38

I love slippers! I’m one of those people who insists that everyone take off their shoes in the kitchen rather than trek germs through the house. Since I work from home as an author, I spend a lot of time in the house with my feet comfortably ensconced in a pair of slippers. In fact, [...] > read more

No-Fee Blogger Opportunity for July iPad Event

Published on 2012-05-24 16:33:04

I’ve signed on for yet another big giveaway event, and more bloggers are invited to participate. Here are the details below. The New iPad Giveaway Event is a free blogger event. You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event Prize: The New iPad ~ iPad3 16GB [...] > read more

How to Use Social Media in Your Literary Search

Published on 2012-05-24 05:00:20

As a literature major, I have always been fascinated by books. I graduated at the top percentile of my class, but if you asked me how I did it, I’d just give you a wry smile and utter one word – “Facebook.” I know, you must be thinking; how would a literature lover get material [...] > read more

Crafters and Bloggers, Sign up for Girls Are So Much Fun Event

Published on 2012-05-23 12:26:54

Girls Are So Much Fun and > read more

No-Fee Blogger Event Sign-Up

Published on 2012-05-22 19:44:29

Here is another great no-fee opportunity for bloggers to expand their social networking followers and offer a fun giveaway to their readers. Madame Deals will be giving away a Coach handbag and matching wallet. The event will take place June 14 12:01 am EST – June 30 11:59 pm EST. To participate, you need to [...] > read more

Teddy Bear Town Children’s E-Book Collection Now on Nook, Kindle

Published on 2012-05-22 09:00:14

I’m happy to announce that my children’s picture book collection, The Teddy Bear Town Children’s E-Book Bundle, has now been released for Nook in addition to Kindle. The bundle contains three fully illustrated children’s picture books in one download, and is currently priced at $2.99. Each story features simple and cheerful colored pencil illustrations of [...] > read more

3 Essential Online Resources For Writers

Published on 2012-05-21 05:00:05

Writing is a profession that demands concentration and dedication in order to achieve great results. That’s why most writers do their work in the privacy of their homes or in some secluded hideaway—to get away from the hustle and bustle of people that might distract from their craft. Writing is practically a form of productive [...] > read more

Sink or Swim Beach Read Available for Nook, Smashwords, iTunes, Kindle

Published on 2012-05-17 08:32:25

I’m happy to announce that my mystery novel with a touch of romance, Sink or Swim, is back on Nook , iTunes and Smashwords after taking a leave of absence for enrollment in an exclusive Kindle program. It had a very successful Amazon run, appearing at #1 on the Women Sleuths and Romantic Suspense Top [...] > read more

$50 PayPal Event

Published on 2012-05-15 22:59:55

Come and join A Little bit of Everything, Mama Papa Barn, and Faerotic Prose as they have teamed up to offer you $50 in cash, (through Paypal), just in time for Memorial day Please make sure you stop by the sponsors and thank them for this great opportunity. Please be on the lookout for more [...] > read more

Vote on Your Favorite Title & Receive a Copy of New E-Book

Published on 2012-05-14 07:00:01

I’m working on a new e-book and I need your help! For the first time ever, I’m stuck on a title, probably because this book is quite different from anything I’ve published before. I’m going to list some title ideas below. Please stop by and leave a comment on which ones you like and/or don’t [...] > read more

Madame Deals Event: Louis Vuitton May 12 – June 12

Published on 2012-05-11 22:59:49

I’m excited to be participating in another great giveaway, this time for a Louis Vuitton Purse. **Powered by Madame Deals and Slop Swap** Along with our hosts: Go Momma Coupons This Mama Loves Her Bargains Dixie Lands Deals Product Reviews Flabby Fashionista Saving More Than Me Present this Louis Vuitton Giveaway Event! Giveaway will run [...] > read more

No-Fee Blogger Sign-ups for $50 Paypal Cash Giveaway

Published on 2012-05-11 14:50:12

A Little Bit of Everything is hosting a giveaway event for a $50 Paypal cash prize. Bloggers can sign up for free here . Sign-ups will be accepted until May 12th. In return, bloggers are asked to write a post about the event. > read more

What Women Want Event

Published on 2012-05-10 22:59:33

A new season of fashion and beauty if quickly approaching. Butler Bag, Karren’s Avon (creator/writer for Oh! My Heartsie) and Mom to Bed by 8 (the Iowa-Mom)want to offer one lucky reader a prize package that is sure to tickle your fancy and bring joy to your wardrobe and skin all at the same time. [...] > read more

Drop By My Exclusive Interview on Jen Blood’s Blood Writes Blog

Published on 2012-05-10 07:00:31

I’m delighted to be featured this week on author Jen Blood’s wonderful blog. Jen asked me some great interview questions, resulting in the most thorough interview that I’ve done in quite some time. We discussed my LONG road to publication; how I balance writing, book promotion and social networking; my journalism background; my current books; [...] > read more

Miss Heart of the USA Pageant Encourages Community Service

Published on 2012-05-09 20:34:28

Since my YA novel Dark Before Dawn appeals to young girls, I welcomed the opportunity to spread the word about the Miss Heart of the USA Pageant, which teaches young ladies the importance of giving back to their community. Please find more information below. The Miss Heart of the USA Pageant strives to provide ladies [...] > read more

Birthday Bash – $150 PayPal Cash, Ends May 30

Published on 2012-05-07 22:59:58

Chic Algene of I Heart Giveaways and The Coffee Chic is celebrating her birthday today! To make things more exciting, she has teamed up with me to bring you an awesome giveaway. One lucky entrant will win $150 Paypal Cash. Finish the entries in one sitting or bookmark this site and come back tomorrow. Remember, [...] > read more

Terrific No-Fee Blogger Opportunity to Gain New Followers

Published on 2012-05-07 19:29:20

I stumbled onto a great opportunity for bloggers who are looking to boost their social networking followers. It’s free to participate. In exchange for promoting the giveaway for a $100 Amazon code, you can receive new followers for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, e-mail, and more. Sign-ups will be accepted until May 29th. The event will be [...] > read more

iPad and Tuxedo Case

Published on 2012-05-06 22:59:32

Coupontrade.com, Case-mate and EyeBuyDirect are offering another awesome giveaway! Enter below for your chance to win a NEW iPad and Tuxedo Case! Case-mate specializes in the design & creation of premium form fitting products to protect mobile devices. We sell the finest cases, holsters and precision-cut protective films for the newest iPad, iPhones, Laptops and [...] > read more

Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Event, Ends 5/28

Published on 2012-05-06 22:55:58

Welcome to the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway! Bright Starts and Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom have teamed to offer an amazing Bright Starts Sunnyside Safari Collection giveaway to one lucky reader! This includes the Sunnyside Safari™ Chair Top High Chair, Playard, Plug in Sway & Swing, Portable Swing and Saucer making [...] > read more

Cinco de Mayo Weekend Special – 5 Kindle Books for 5 Bucks

Published on 2012-05-04 16:07:13

I’m pleased to be participating in a fun weekend event in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. From Friday through Sunday, May 4-6, five authors are offering their Kindle titles for 99 cents each. Buy one, or buy all of them for $5. Here are the books below. You can find buy links by scrolling down [...] > read more

Writer’s on the Edge 5/18

Published on 2012-05-03 08:21:24

Post on behalf of: NaturalHairLatina 22 Writers speak about Addiction and Dependency. © 2012 By > read more

Attracting Success With Visualization Techniques

Published on 2012-05-01 05:00:35

I’m a big believer in the Law of Attraction and using visualization techniques to accomplish both my personal and professional goals. A Vision Board hangs above the desk in my office and I’ve filled notebooks with lists of long and short term goals, along with strategies for reaching them. Due to my own interest in [...] > read more

Bloggers Sign Up for the Kitchen Love Event

Published on 2012-04-30 10:15:48

Sign up today for the Kitchen Love Giveaway! All you need to do is post about the event and you will receive a free entry on Rafflecopter. You can purchase additional entries for $2.00 and made payable via Paypal (as a gift) to brad@advantagestorage.info. The event will run from May 1st – May 18th. Here [...] > read more

Blogger Sign-Ups for the iPad and Tuxedo Case Giveaway!

Published on 2012-04-30 09:59:55

Here is another great opportunity for bloggers, to participate in an iPad Giveaway for FREE! Create a post about the sign ups for this event, and link back to the form here. Get a Facebook entry for FREE. Don’t want to post? Send $1.00 to contact@mvmgroups.com for your first Facebook link. Additional links are available: [...] > read more

Bloggers Needed for No-Fee Louis Vuitton Purse Event

Published on 2012-04-29 09:09:52

Madame Deals is seeking bloggers to participate in a FREE event to give away a Louis Vuitton Purse. In return, the bloggers will be able to gain new followers on a social media site, the choice to be determined. I love participating in these free events as I gain new followers, and my current followers [...] > read more

Hold Your Memories with “Vizardz” 5/12

Published on 2012-04-28 00:00:47

I’ve teamed up with NaturalHairLatina to bring you this awesome giveaway, a Vizardz Personalized night light. The perfect gift idea for Mothers Day. Eligibility & Rules: > read more

Preparing for a Career as an Author of Fiction Novels or Non-Fiction Books

Published on 2012-04-26 05:00:19

This is the second handout that I recently prepared for a high school career fair. See Tuesday’s post for an overview of jobs in writing, publishing and marketing. Here are some tips for individuals interested in becoming an author. 1. Accept that you will need a job, possibly for several years, until your book career [...] > read more

Dark Before Dawn YA Paranormal Book On Jr. Kindle Site

Published on 2012-04-25 14:34:45

The $2.99 Kindle sale for my young adult paranormal thriller Dark Before Dawn is featured on the Daily Cheap Reads, Jr. Edition. The book is a fun read for ages 12 and up, as well as adults who enjoy YA books. When teen psychic Dawn Christian gets involved with a fortuneteller mentor and two girls [...] > read more

Bloggers, Join the No-Fee What Women Want Event

Published on 2012-04-24 15:46:19

Butler Bag, Mom to Bed by 8, Oh! My Heartsie, Live Laugh Love To Shop and Iowa-Mom are excited to present the What Women Want Event from May 11th to May 25th This is a free blogger event and accepting signups now. Join the What Women Want Giveaway event today, grow your readership and offer [...] > read more

No Fee Blogger Event, Chance to Build Facebook Followers

Published on 2012-04-24 15:35:56

Here is another free opportunity for bloggers to increase their social networking followers. Event Details: - The giveaway will go live on May 8, 2012 - Open Worldwide - Prize: $100 Paypal Cash for One Winner Sign Up Fee & Info: - NO COST for the first link (Facebook Page only) - To participate, please [...] > read more

Daily Cheap Reads Features Reality TV Kindle Mystery Sink or Swim

Published on 2012-04-23 15:34:50

My mystery/romantic suspense novel Sink or Swim is featured at Daily Cheap Reads, a great site for discovering bargain Kindle books. Sink or Swim is on sale for $2.99, and will be returning to $3.99 in May when the book becomes available in other digital editions such as Nook and Smashwords. Personal trainer Cassidy Novak [...] > read more

No Fee Blogger Opportunity, Chance to Build Pinterest Followers

Published on 2012-04-23 06:30:07

Here is a free opportunity for bloggers to join. All you need to do is post about the giveaway and share it with your readers and followers. Two winners will receive printed books, or ebooks for their Kindle, Nook or Kobo. Sign up ASAP as this event is estimated to start by April 27. Each [...] > read more

Preparing for Careers in Writing, Publishing & Marketing

Published on 2012-04-23 05:00:58

I recently attended a high school career fair, and gave some advice to kids considering a career in writing, publishing and marketing. I prepared a couple of handouts and thought I would share them on-line in case others find the information helpful. Watch for Thursday’s post on preparing for a career as an author. Recommended [...] > read more

Bloggers, Join the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Event NO FEE

Published on 2012-04-21 18:56:27

Bright Starts, Mom to Bed by 8 and Iowa-Mom are excited to present the Baby Shower Event from May 7th to May 28th. This is a free blogger event and accepting signups now. Join the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway event today, grow your readership and offer one amazing baby shower gifts giveaway! Prize: [...] > read more

Looking for a Kindle Book for Kids? Check out Daily Cheap Reads Jr. Edition

Published on 2012-04-20 05:00:03

Are you looking for quality bargain e-books to share with your children? Then have I got a site for you to explore! Please check out the Daily Cheap Reads Jr. Edition to discover books for children, tweens and teens. Daily Cheap Reads takes seriously the responsibility of making sure you have good reading material, and [...] > read more

It’s On! April 19 – Download 15 Kindle Books At No Cost for Teens, Tweens and Children

Published on 2012-04-19 06:00:29

Fill up your Kindle and get your children reading this summer with these 15 books, free on Kindle only on April 19 during the Give Your Child A Kindle Book (or 15 of Them!) Promotion. The event is being held today, April 19. If you don’t see this post until afterwards, you may still catch [...] > read more

Where Can You Find Children’s E-Books? Kindle For Kids Interview

Published on 2012-04-17 05:00:41

Since this is Children’s and Young Adult e-Book Week on my blog, I thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to interview Lynda Wilcox, children’s author and founder of the Kindle for Kids web site. As a reminder, this Thursday, April 19, I’ll be teaming up with some author friends to offer 15 children’s and [...] > read more

What’s Your Opinion on E-Books For Children, Tweens and Teens?

Published on 2012-04-16 05:00:11

What do you think of e-books for kids? That’s a question that I’ve been discussing a lot lately, both with followers of my Facebook page and on a recent interview with Triangle Variety Radio. It’s a topic that is timely, as I’ve organized an event called the Give Your Child a Free Kindle Book Promotion [...] > read more

Download 15 Kindle Books for Kids, Tweens and Teens April 19 At No Cost

Published on 2012-04-14 09:38:59

Fill up your Kindle and get your children reading this summer with these 15 books, free on Kindle only on April 19 during the Give Your Child A Kindle Book (or 15 of Them!) Promotion. Save this page, come back on Thursday the 19th, and scroll down the list, which includes picture books, middle grade [...] > read more

Hurry and Download Kindle Books at No Cost Friday, April 13th Only

Published on 2012-04-13 04:18:51

It’s on! Hurry and download these 13 free Kindle books in the Friday the 13th Mystery Authors Free Kindle Campaign, featuring 13 books from 13 established mystery authors. If you don’t see this post right away, you may still catch a few books free over the weekend, or on sale for a limited time. For [...] > read more

Rainy Day Facebook Frenzy

Published on 2012-04-13 04:01:53

You have literally HUNDREDS of chances to win $200 Paypal cash from CouponTrade.com and The Ultimate Baby Shower! > read more

Get Behind-the-Scenes Scoop on Two Huge Kindle Select Campaigns

Published on 2012-04-12 08:31:57

If you haven’t heard yet, I’m spearheading two huge group Kindle campaigns in which readers can downloads tons of books for free. You can get the inside scoop on how and why I organized these campaigns on Jenny Milchman’s Suspense Your Disbelief Blog. I did an interview with Jenny giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse into these [...] > read more

Bloggers, Join No-Cost Event to Increase Twitter Followers!

Published on 2012-04-11 21:38:58

Bloggers can join the below event for FREE and sign up their Twitter account. This is a fantastic way to increase your Twitter following. Event start date before May 1st. The sponsors are looking for bloggers to help promote the giveaway of a Personalized Photo Light Box +$50 value. Each participating blog will receive 1 [...] > read more

Mark Your Calendar For Friday the 13th – Get 13 Kindle Books at No Cost!

Published on 2012-04-08 05:17:15

Mark your calendars for this Friday, April 13! I’ve organized the Friday the 13th Mystery Authors Free Kindle Campaign featuring 13 books from 13 established mystery authors. Books are expected to be free by around 9 a.m. EST on April 13. On that day, you can either visit this Amazon Listmania list or come back [...] > read more

Twenty-Five Years Ago Today Book of the Day at Kindle Fire Department

Published on 2012-04-06 19:07:09

Since my mystery/romantic suspense novel was just featured as the Book of the Day at Kindle Fire Department, I thought I’d do a quick blog post for my new followers who haven’t heard of the book yet. For twenty-five years, Diana Ferguson’s killer has gotten away with murder. When rookie obit writer and newsroom editorial [...] > read more

Win Prizes In Birthday Blog Hop – April 5th and 6th

Published on 2012-04-05 04:00:19

Welcome to the Birthday Blog Hop in honor of my author friend Carrie Ann Ryan’s birthday – Happy Birthday, Carrie! I’m giving away a $5 Amazon gift card at this stop, and if you click the links below, you’ll find around 60 blogs each giving away a book or book-related prize. In addition, every time [...] > read more

Targeted Practice Makes You a Critical Reader

Published on 2012-04-04 05:05:52

Most people would agree that voluminous reading is a sign of intelligence and that reading improves your mental faculties. These ideas probably have more than a grain of truth to them, but the issue of effective reading is a bit more complicated. Not all kinds of reading are created equal. Speed-reading through books, blogs and [...] > read more

Seeking Bloggers to Help Promote Give Your Child A Free Kindle Book Day

Published on 2012-04-03 05:00:36

I’m seeking bloggers to help spread the word about Give Your Child A Free Kindle Book Day (or 15 of Them!) On April 19, 15 children’s books will be available for free on Kindle, including children’s picture books, middle grade novels and young adult novels. The titles span a range of topics from sports, to [...] > read more

Enter Facebook Blast for Chance at $100 Amazon Code

Published on 2012-03-31 11:01:44

It is that time again! $100 Amazon code for a little of your time. Take a few weeks and follow all of the accounts below on Facebook! Good luck winning the $100 Amazon code! This sweepstakes will end on April 15 at midnight EST. Are you a blogger that would like to be a sponsor [...] > read more

Save the Date: April 5 and 6 for On-line Birthday Bash!

Published on 2012-03-30 08:55:08

April 6th is the birthday of one of my author friends, paranormal romance writer Carrie Ann Ryan. Watch out! LOL. And to celebrate, around 60 of Carrie’s author and blogger friends are hosting a hop for two days!! Each author is going to talk about their favorite birthdays or why they love (or hate) them. [...] > read more

No Cost Blogger Facebook Event Sign Up

Published on 2012-03-24 18:53:31

Sign-ups are being accepted for a FREE Blogger Event! You can have your Facebook link added for FREE, and $100 PayPal Cash will be provided to the winner of the giveaway. This event is sponsored by The Ultimate Baby Shower. You can sign up here. The event is scheduled for April 4-11. All you have [...] > read more

Tarot Spreads: Help Solving Relationship Problems

Published on 2012-03-20 07:20:35

Since my paranormal thriller Dark Before Dawn explores the world of psychics and intuition, I thought it would be fun to publish this guest post about tarot spreads. I hope you learn something new! When it comes to Tarot readings, the most important readings are the ones that help you solve problems that you are [...] > read more

Behind the Scenes of Jason’s Spina Bifida Journey

Published on 2012-03-17 05:00:34

Today I am pleased to have Jason Bourne on my blog. Jason and I connected via Twitter and I was very impressed with his blog, Jason’s Spina Bifida Journey. Jason is 29 years old and has been disabled since birth. Diagnosed with spina bifida, he has no feeling below the waist and can’t feel his [...] > read more

March 16 Only! Win Gift Cards, A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet, & Lots More in St. Patrick’s Day Blog Hop

Published on 2012-03-16 02:00:32

Thanks to everyone for visiting and entering! The winner of the Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet was #136 from Carrie Ann Ryan’s blog, Melissa L.  The winner of the $90 Amazon or B&N Gift Card was #4186 from Wendy Smith’s Blog, Shadow. And the winner of my prize, the Smashwords download of Twenty-Five Years Ago [...] > read more

Join Twitter Blast For Chance at $100 Amazon Code

Published on 2012-03-15 05:01:56

Everyone loves Amazon codes! You can buy anything and they are super easy to email your prize to you! Makobi Scribe is sponsoring a monthly Amazon and Twitter Sweepstakes with her friends and would love you to enter. We are giving you a full two weeks to follow all the twitter accounts and we are [...] > read more

Updating a Backlist Book – By Bestselling Romance Author Elaine Raco Chase

Published on 2012-03-14 05:00:29

My guest today is Elaine Raco Chase. Her top selling romances, RULES OF THE GAME, DARE THE DEVIL, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, LADY BE BAD, CALCULATED RISK, VIDEO VIXEN, DESIGNING WOMAN and SPECIAL DELIVERY, are on Kindle, Nook, XinXii, Smashwords and in iTunes. All have been updated with extra scenes but all are the sexy romantic comedies [...] > read more

20 Tips For Finding A Job When Traveling

Published on 2012-03-12 05:00:05

Jobs are a pretty important part of the books that I write. I’ve written about a reporter, a personal trainer, and in my current work-in-progress, my character Jaine has been sending out resumes and going on interviews. In the real world, I’m gearing up to participate in a local career fair and chat with some [...] > read more

Love Suspense and Romance Novels? Check out Just Romantic Suspense

Published on 2012-03-10 19:11:50

If you enjoy romantic suspense novels, I’ve got a wonderful site for you to check out: Just Romantic Suspense. The site hosts a bevy of talented authors all with a minimum of one traditionally published novel. You can browse the bios of a wide range of romantic suspense authors, from New York Times and USA [...] > read more

Stay Tuned For St. Patrick’s Day Blog Hop March 16 – Lots of Prizes

Published on 2012-03-10 05:00:32

Stay tuned! On Friday March 16th, I’m joining some of my fellow romance writers in a Blog Hop to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and wearing green! Over 120 authors are going to be telling anything they can about being Irish, celebrating the day, wearing green, drinking green beer… pretty much anything! Each author will be [...] > read more

Recent Tornadoes and the Red Cross Inspire 25 Years Ago Today Column

Published on 2012-03-08 19:09:41

I’d like to welcome Red Tash to my blog today. Red is a journalist-turned-author from Southern Indiana. She is the author of the dark fantasy novel This Brilliant Darkness, and she invites you to keep up with her latest news at http://RedTash.com. 25 Years Ago Today The snow is deep in Southern Indiana this morning, [...] > read more

Tablet Shopping: Differences Between An iPad And A Kindle Fire

Published on 2012-03-07 05:00:00

Despite the explosive growth in the tablet market over the past few years, consumers only seem to want one of two big name tablets: Apple’s iPad or Amazon’s Kindle Fire. iPad has been enjoying a healthy majority in the tablet market since its debut in 2010, but the entrance of the Kindle Fire late last [...] > read more

Celebrate Read an E-Book Week March 4-10 With Free Books and Deep Discounts on Smashwords

Published on 2012-03-04 12:46:42

It’s Read an E-Book Week from March 4 to 10, and if you love e-books, then hurry over to Smashwords for some serious bargains. Tons of books are free this week and tons more are deeply discounted. My own mystery/romantic suspense novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today has a coupon code to download it for 75 [...] > read more

Considering an E-Reader Device? Compare Features of Kindle, Nook, Sony & More Right Here

Published on 2012-03-04 05:00:33

In the market for an e-reader device? Check out these side-by-side comparisons of different models! Thanks to http://www.conosco.com/ for providing me with this unique infographic specially created for my blog. > read more

An Author’s Unusual Response to E-Book Piracy – Creative Commons

Published on 2012-03-02 05:00:21

I’d like to welcome guest author James Hutchings to the blog today. Here is his spin on a controversial subject in the writing world, e-book piracy, and how he is trying to make it work to his advantage. Many writers, whether published or just starting out, are very nervous that someone else will steal their [...] > read more

Join the Facebook Blast For $100 Amazon Code

Published on 2012-02-29 11:01:04

Welcome to the Facebook Blast 100 Amazon Sweepstakes hosted by Makobi Scribe. Please follow the Facebook pages, take your time, come back and do a little each day, tweet, like the post, and come back again, we will still be here! This giveaway ends March 15 at midnight EST. Did you forget to join this [...] > read more

Read Me Week: What’s Your Favorite Children’s Book?

Published on 2012-02-27 18:57:58

This week is Read Me Week, a week-long event which highlights the importance and fun of reading. To celebrate, my good friend Darcia Helle asked me to hang out on her blog and chat about children’s books. I shared some information on my children’s books, which include the young adult family hockey novel Face-Off and [...] > read more

Promo Opp.-Authors, Book Bloggers & Mom Bloggers for Reciprocal Link Exchanges

Published on 2012-02-24 06:01:16

I’ve recently eliminated the blog roll in my sidebar and added a new Links/Connections page. I did this as I was never fond of all the clutter in my sidebar, and I also thought having the links on a separate page would make them easier to navigate. If you’d like to exchange reciprocal web site [...] > read more

Purchase ‘Play It Again’ Today and Receive Bonuses

Published on 2012-02-21 03:00:19

Tracy Krauss, author of ‘edgy inspirational fiction’, is launching her book Play it Again on Feb. 21. You can help her achieve ‘best seller’ status by purchasing the book at amazon.com TODAY – and receive all kinds of cool free gifts while you’re at it! Here’s how: 1. Go to the Landing Page on Tracy’s [...] > read more

Disney’s Radio Rebel Teaches Teens & Tweens To Be Themselves

Published on 2012-02-18 08:58:27

Last night, we watched a family movie on the Disney Channel called Radio Rebel. Can I just say that if I was still a tween or teen, this would have been one of my favorite movies? I would have watched it over and over again, the way I always did with my favorites back then. [...] > read more

12 Career Development Tips for 2012

Published on 2012-02-17 05:00:52

I’ve been setting a lot of career goals this year with regard to my writing and publishing career, and as a result, was interested in publishing this guest post highlighting 12 career development tips. Hope you find it helpful! Perhaps you are thinking to yourself that 2012 will be the year that your career takes [...] > read more

Join the Twitter Blast for $100 Amazon Gift Code

Published on 2012-02-14 20:00:01

Welcome to the next segment of the $100 Amazon Twitter Blast where you can win a $100 Amazon card provided by us to you. Take your time to fill out the form following the Twitter accounts as you go. As long as you have your Twitter name on one of the entry forms, you do [...] > read more

Bloggers, Last Chance to Join Facebook and Amazon Blast

Published on 2012-02-14 16:58:47

Valentine’s Day is the last chance for bloggers to sign on for the Makobi Scribe Facebook Blast & Twitter Blast. What is a Facebook & Twitter Blast? This is an event a blogger can join to boost their Facebook & Twitter accounts. Makobi Scribe will provide the prize-$100 Amazon code to the winner. (One for [...] > read more

$2.99 on #Kindle – Teddy Bear Town Children’s E-Book Bundle (3 Picture Books)

Published on 2012-02-11 05:00:12

I’m pleased to announce the release of The Teddy Bear Town Children’s E-Book Bundle (Three Complete Picture Books.) This is a fun $2.99 download for parents or grandparents who would like to share some books on their Kindle Fire or IPad with children 3-8. It can also be viewed on non-color e-readers, but I’m the [...] > read more

Free on Kindle! Download Sink or Swim Free Through Fri. Night

Published on 2012-02-08 21:15:20

If you haven’t read my mystery/romantic suspense novel Sink or Swim yet, now’s your chance! The book is free on Kindle until 11:59 p.m. on Fri., February 10. I was actually going to end the promotion on Thursday night, however the book has cracked the Top 100 Free List and I’m playing a hunch that [...] > read more

Everything You Need to Know About the Amazon Kindle Fire

Published on 2012-02-05 05:59:04

Amazon clearly wants to go head-to-head with Apple and they aren’t being stingy about it. A few months ago, Amazon introduced the Kindle Fire, which hopes to throw the Apple iPad off of the computer tablet market. In a nutshell, the Kindle Fire is a tablet that has the exact same features of the iPad, [...] > read more

Fri. & Sat. Only – Face-Off Young Adult Book Free on Kindle

Published on 2012-02-03 08:39:41

My young adult family hockey novel is FREE on Kindle for 2 days only – Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday Feb. 4. If your child ages 9-16 has access to Kindle, or if you enjoy reading young adult novels yourself, I hope you’ll snatch the book up. Every download gives the book more exposure on [...] > read more

Twenty-Five Years Ago Today Up for iBookBuzz Romance Book of the Month

Published on 2012-02-02 08:00:12

I’m thrilled that Twenty-Five Years Ago Today is one of the five choices under consideration for the iBookBuzz Romantic Suspense Book of the Month. This monthly online book club for romance readers and writers has over 650 members from six continents and is always seeking new members. If you love to read or write in [...] > read more

8 Tips On Trying Out For A Reality Television Show

Published on 2011-06-22 05:00:56

I hope readers have enjoyed my Reality Show Rundown Month, a series of interviews with reality show contestants to celebrate the release of my mystery novel Sink or Swim, a fun summer read with a reality show premise. In conclusion, I am wrapping up > read more

Promo Opp. – Author and Book Blogger Promo Days on my Facebook Page

Published on 2011-06-21 03:00:43

Due to time constraints and the need to focus on getting more books into production, I’ll be spending less time blogging. As a result, my “Twenty-Five Years Ago Today” and “Sink or Swim Interview” guest author features w > read more

Reality Show Rundown Interview with “Bachelor Pad” Winner Natalie Getz

Published on 2011-06-20 05:00:43

This is the eighth in a series of interviews with former reality show contestants, an idea inspired by my new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, Where Reality TV Turns to Murder. For more information on Sink or Swim, and the interview sc > read more

Losing The Reality Show – Excerpt 2 From Sink or Swim

Published on 2011-06-18 05:00:53

Reality Show Rundown Month will be winding down soon, with just two posts left – good ones that you shouldn’t miss. The remaining posts will be an interview with Bachelor Pad winner Natalie Getz on June 20 and 7 Tips on Trying Out for a R > read more

Reality Show Rundown Interview with Dating & Relationship Expert Hashim Trends Locario of “I Love New York”

Published on 2011-06-15 05:00:02

This is the seventh in a series of interviews with former reality show contestants, an idea inspired by my new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, Where Reality TV Turns to Murder. For more information on Sink or Swim, and the interview s > read more

Reality Show Rundown Month Media Release – Get the Full Scoop

Published on 2011-06-14 05:00:47

Please share the below press release detailing Reality Show Rundown Month. Here’s the full scoop about what this month is all about – the who, what, why, when and where! Tweet This > read more

Reality Show Rundown Interview with “Shark Tank” Entrepreneur Leslie Haywood

Published on 2011-06-13 05:00:10

This is the sixth in a series of interviews with former reality show contestants, an idea inspired by my new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, Where Reality TV Turns to Murder. For more information on Sink or Swim, and the interview sch > read more

Reality Show Rundown Month: Examining the Relationship Between Reality TV and Us

Published on 2011-06-11 05:00:16

I was fortunate that talented writer Steve Kamps was willing to create an article for my blog specifically to celebrate Reality Show Rundown Month, my series of interviews with former reality show contestants. Reality Show Rundown Month was an idea i > read more

Reality Show Rundown Interview with Season 4 “Beauty and the Geek” Winner David Olsen

Published on 2011-06-09 05:00:23

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with former reality show contestants, an idea inspired by my new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, Where Reality TV Turns to Murder. For more information on Sink or Swim, and the interview sch > read more

Walking The Plank: Excerpt From Reality Show Mystery Sink or Swim

Published on 2011-06-08 05:00:05

Reality Show Rundown Month seems like the perfect time to publish a couple of excerpts from my book Sink or Swim, which is a cross between a cozy mystery and a romantic suspense novel. How do you change the channel when reality TV turns to murder? Af > read more

Reality Show Rundown Interview with Shawn Bakken of “Beauty and the Geek”

Published on 2011-06-07 05:00:31

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with former reality show contestants, an idea inspired by my new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, Where Reality TV Turns to Murder. For more information on Sink or Swim, and the interview sc > read more

4 Kid-Friendly Patriotic Activities

Published on 2011-06-06 05:00:49

With Flag Day and July Fourth on the horizon, I’m hoping that lots of families will be reading my children’s picture book The Flag Keeper over the next several weeks and learning a lot about U.S. flag etiquette. Alexis Bonari has also wri > read more

Free Kindle Book – Help Laundry Day Crack Top 100 Free List

Published on 2011-06-04 07:32:24

I was super-excited that Amazon dropped my mystery short story Laundry Day to free yesterday afternoon. In less than 15 hours, it has had 557 downloads and is #154 on the Amazon Free Kindle List. That’s 54 spots away from the Top 100. It’ > read more

Reality Show Rundown Interview with Chef Betty Fraser of “Top Chef” Season 2

Published on 2011-06-03 05:00:06

This is the third in a series of interviews with former reality show contestants, an idea inspired by my new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, Where Reality TV Turns to Murder. For more information on Sink or Swim, and the interview sch > read more

Reality Show Rundown Month – Interview With Michelle Costa of Big Brother 10

Published on 2011-06-02 05:00:34

This is the second in a series of interviews with former reality show contestants, an idea inspired by my new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, Where Reality TV Turns to Murder. For more information on Sink or Swim, and the interview sc > read more

Reality Show Rundown Interview With Billy Garcia from “Survivor: Cook Islands”

Published on 2011-06-01 05:00:05

This is the first in a series of interviews with former reality show contestants, an idea inspired by my new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, Where Reality TV Turns to Murder. For more information on Sink or Swim, and the interview sch > read more

Call for SOS! 8 Ways to Help Sink or Swim Sail Toward the Bestseller List

Published on 2011-05-28 05:00:39

I’ve organized an entire Reality Show Rundown month on my blog as a way to get the word out about my mystery novel Sink or Swim. In the book, which is available in gift quality trade paperback from Mainly Murder Press and in multiple bargain e- > read more

Kindle Pricing Strategies: What Do You Think About 99 Cent Price Tags?

Published on 2011-05-26 20:21:50

First off, if you haven’t taken advantage of the 99 cent Kindle sale for Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim, you have a little more time. It will officially end May 30 at 8 p.m. EST. That’s when I’ll change the prices back > read more

Meet Your Favorite TV Personalities During Reality Show Rundown Month

Published on 2011-05-26 05:00:46

If you enjoy reality shows, or have ever wondered what it’s like to get famous from one, then you’re in for a special treat. I am hosting Reality Show Rundown Month on my blog in June and will be featuring my interviews with former contes > read more

Celebrate National Short Story Month With Free Mystery Story

Published on 2011-05-25 05:00:51

Please use the Share buttons at the bottom of this press release to help me to spread the word about my new free short story download – thank you! Tweet This > read more

Sink or Swim 6 – Meet Dr. Sam Moore From The Moore Mysteries

Published on 2011-05-24 05:00:30

Today’s contestant on the fictional reality show Sink or Swim is Sam Moore, 62, of East Goodland, New York, from Aaron Lazar’s Moore Mysteries. Here’s a recap of the rules: the three literary characters with the highest number of unique > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Imogene Duckworthy from Choke

Published on 2011-05-20 05:00:36

Today’s contestant on the fictional reality game show Sink or Swim is Imogene Duckworthy, 22, of Saltlick, Texas, a character from Kaye George’s mystery novel Choke, just released from Mainly Murder Press. Here’s a recap of the rules: t > read more

25 Years Ago Today: Mystery/Thriller Author Douglas Corleone

Published on 2011-05-17 05:00:48

I’d like to welcome Douglas Corleone, the author of the Kevin Corvelli mystery series published by St. Martin’s Minotaur. His debut novel One Man’s Paradise won the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Award. A fo > read more

My 7-Part Novelspot Series on the Writing Journey

Published on 2011-05-15 11:52:19

Novelspot, a neat web site for writers and readers, invited me to participate in one of their special features – Behind the Scenes, in which authors share their writing journeys in seven short installments. They publish one post each day for an > read more

Find the Clue in Twenty-Five Years Ago Today Excerpt 3

Published on 2011-05-14 05:00:44

This is the third and final in a series of excerpts from my mystery novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today, which has been creating quite a buzz on Amazon the past several weeks. My character Kris Langley, an editorial assistant for a small daily newspape > read more

Spice Up Your Night With a Little Romance from Twenty-Five Years Ago Today: Excerpt 2

Published on 2011-05-13 21:38:24

This is the second in a series of excerpts from my mystery novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. Amazon rankings change frequently, but as of this writing, the book is #318 Paid in Kindle Store. It is also #2 in Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Myster > read more

Read a Scene from My Mystery Novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today: Excerpt 1

Published on 2011-05-13 11:18:13

My mystery novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today is making its way onto the Amazon bestseller lists this week and I thought this would be a good time to share some excerpts from the book, which is available in gift quality trade paperback and in multiple > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Kevin Corvelli from Douglas Corleone’s Night on Fire

Published on 2011-05-10 05:00:17

Today’s contestant on the fictional game show Sink or Swim is Kevin Corvelli, 32, of Honolulu, Hawaii, the protagonist in Douglas Corleone’s award-winning mystery series, published by St. Martin’s Minotaur. Here’s a recap of the rules: th > read more

Spring Blog Carnival Stop/ Giveaway for 2 Copies of Kate George’s California Schemin’

Published on 2011-04-30 21:00:16

Welcome to the Spring Blog Carnival, sponsored by Pure Imagination, Reading Angel, Candace’s Book Blog, and The Book Swarm. During this giveaway hop, different blogs are hosting booths. Each booth has a fun challenge for you to do to enter thei > read more

12 of the Most Well-Known Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology

Published on 2011-04-28 13:26:21

Since my adult mystery novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today features a subplot revolving around Greek Mythology, I was thrilled when talented writer Alexis Bonari offered to write a guest post about the most well-known Greek gods and goddesses. Many of > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Death on Delivery’s Hannah Clare

Published on 2011-04-26 05:00:40

Today’s contestant on the fictional game show Sink or Swim is Hannah Clare, age 56, from Penn Crossing, PA, a small town a little west of Philadelphia. Hannah Clare is from Anne K. Edwards’ book Death On Delivery. Here’s a recap of the > read more

My New Coffee Corner, Radio Interview, Chat Night And 99 Cent Kindle Sale

Published on 2011-04-19 15:27:22

I’ve had a lot happening in cyberspace lately, including a live chat at The Romance Studio this Wednesday, April 20 at 9 pm. EST. This will be my first live chat, so if you’re surfing the Internet on Wednesday night, stop by and say hi! I > read more

25 Years Ago Today & Giveaway: Book Marketing Guru Lillian Brummet

Published on 2011-04-11 05:00:50

Today we have Lillian Brummet joining us with an inspiring story about writing against all odds. Lillian is an award-winning author, book marketing guru, owner of the award winning Brummet’s Conscious Blog, and both the host and executive producer > read more

Spring E-Book Sale! 99 Cent Kindle, Nook & More

Published on 2011-04-06 05:00:33

In celebration of spring and to get the word out about my books, I’m having a 99 cent Kindle sale for ALL FOUR of my Kindle titles! I’m also inviting other authors to post their 99 cent Kindle, Nook or Smashwords sales (or free downloads) > read more

How To Become A Personal Trainer

Published on 2011-04-04 05:00:33

Since the main character of my mystery-suspense novel Sink or Swim, Cassidy Novak, is a personal trainer and my college major was exercise physiology, I was thrilled to be able to publish the below original article. If you’re thinking about bec > read more

Sink or Swim 6 – Meet Homicide Investigator Harry Reznik

Published on 2011-03-28 05:00:03

Today’s contestant on the fictional reality game show Sink or Swim is Harry Reznik, homicide investigator from Stephen Brayton’s book Night Shadows. Here’s a recap of the rules: the three literary characters with the highest number of u > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Ashriel Delaney from Smitten & Giveaway

Published on 2011-03-20 05:00:11

Today’s contestant on the fictional reality show Sink or Swim is Ashriel Delaney of Five Oaks, Colorado, from the Silke Juppenlatz book Smitten. Now I must say, I’m extremely honored that Ashriel is taking the time to participate on my li > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Kevin “Red” Davis from By A Thread

Published on 2011-03-14 05:32:24

Today’s contestant on the fictional reality show Sink or Swim is Kevin “Red” Davis, 21, Barnabitengasse 12, Vienna, Austria, a character from Marty Beaudet’s book By A Thread. Marty will be giving away one paperback copy of th > read more

Book Review Block Party – 21 Reviews in 1 Week and Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Published on 2011-03-07 20:59:01

I’m very excited to announce my Book Review Block Party! A few months ago, I contacted book bloggers seeking several individuals willing to review Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and/or Sink or Swim during the first week in March. Rather than doing > read more

Radio Interview Tonight On The Rad Reality Show-Manic Monday With Big Brother Fan Favorite Michelle Costa

Published on 2011-03-07 05:03:48

To listen to this archived interview, visit the episode’s link for a fun chat. My interview is 15 minutes into the show, but I’m sure you will enjoy the whole show and possibly discover a new favorite program. I’m delighted to be do > read more

Celebratations Galore – Read An E-Book Week and The Romance Reviews Giveaway Party

Published on 2011-03-06 06:12:25

Lots of fun going on in cyberspace this week if you’re a book lover! In honor of Read An E-Book Week, I’m offering a 99 cent special for my mystery/romantic suspense novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today on Smashwords, where you can download > read more

$10 Amazon Gift Card – Tweet Kindle Links for Bonus Entries!

Published on 2011-03-05 05:00:33

As many of you know, I am giving away a $10 Amazon gift card on my blog – two gift cards if I reach 500 Google Friend Connect followers before the promotion ends on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. I noted in the post that there are ways to gain bonus en > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Nestor Maronski From Cutting The Fat & Giveaway

Published on 2011-03-02 05:00:30

Today’s contestant on the fictional game show Sink or Swim is none other than despised book reviewer Nestor Maronski, age 64, visiting from The Maronski Estate. It’s possible that Nestor may get some rather unsupportive comments todayR > read more

Amazon Gift Card Bonus Entry #1 – Share Interview and Leave Extra Entry

Published on 2011-03-01 06:07:19

As many of you know, I am holding a Buzz My Books contest on my blog in which I am giving away a $10 Amazon gift card – two gift cards if I reach 500 GFC blog followers. As I mentioned in that post, there will be a few opportunities for bonus e > read more

Peg’s Blog Crawl: Why Do We Say That? Part III

Published on 2011-02-28 05:00:31

I’d like to welcome Peg Herring to my site. Peg has been participating in the ambitious Peg’s Blog Crawl to promote her new book The Dead Detective Agency. Friday’s post, “Bad Words” is at http://criminalmindsatwork.blogspot.com. Be > read more

Enter for One (Possibly Two) $10 Amazon Gift Cards in Buzz My Books Giveaway

Published on 2011-02-25 05:00:56

Do you like spending Amazon gift cards? If so, then I have a simple contest for you. In honor of my Book Review Block party, in which more than 20 book bloggers will be reviewing Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and/or Sink or Swim during the same time-fr > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Detective Inspector Joseph Aloysius Rafferty from Deadly Reunion

Published on 2011-02-25 05:00:46

Today’s contestant on the fictional game show Sink or Swim is Detective Inspector Joseph Aloysius Rafferty from Deadly Reunion, A Rafferty & Llewellyn crime novel by Geraldine Evans. (Publication: February 24 (UK) June 1 (US.) The Detectiv > read more

Amazon Campaign: Buy ‘My Mother the Man-Eater’ and Enter for Free Gifts

Published on 2011-02-24 05:00:46

Today I’m doing something a little different, helping one of my author friends to get the word out about her new book. Tracy Krauss, author of ‘edgy inspirational’ fiction, is launching her book My Mother the Man-Eater today at amazon.com. > read more

25 Years Ago Today: Win A Kindle Download Or Book From Suspense Author Ellis Vidler

Published on 2011-02-21 05:00:51

I’d like to welcome Ellis Vidler to my blog today. Along with Jim Christopher, Ellis is the co-author of The Peeper, available on Amazon. Upon retiring from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Jim Christopher turned his energies > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Rock Star Mitchell Voss From Trevor’s Song & Giveaway

Published on 2011-02-17 05:00:38

Your humble emcee is excited to announce that we have a celebrity competing today on our fictional reality show Sink or Swim. And not just any celeb. Ladies in the audience, we have none other than the gorgeous Mitchell Voss, frontman of the band Sha > read more

25 Years Ago Today: Blues Mystery Author Peggy Ehrhart

Published on 2011-02-14 05:00:32

I’d like to welcome my guest, fellow Sister in Crime Peggy Ehrhart is a former English professor who lives in Leonia, New Jersey, where she writes mysteries and plays blues guitar. She holds a doctorate in Medieval Literature, and her publications > read more

Blog Tour Recap and Reminder to Enter CSN Stores/Book Giveaways

Published on 2011-02-11 07:00:46

I’ll have another great line-up of guest authors starting next week, but in the meantime, I wanted to post a quick update about my efforts to raise awareness of my mystery novels Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim. Below are links to > read more

Stop Here for Follower Love Giveaway Hop: Win Chance At 33 Books!

Published on 2011-02-07 19:00:07

If you like giveaways, you’ve come to the right place! To celebrate the launch of my new reality show-themed mystery suspense novel Sink or Swim, I am participating in the Follower Love Giveaway Hop organized by the super-efficient Inspired Kat > read more

CSN Stores Gives Away $50 Gift Card to Celebrate New Reality Show Mystery Novel

Published on 2011-02-05 05:00:21

To celebrate the launch of my brand new reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim, CSN Stores is generously offering a $50 gift certificate to one lucky winner to spend on anything from a laptop messenger bag to barstools, dishes, suitcases and > read more

Survivor Star Steph LaGrossa Says “Sink or Swim” is Reality

Published on 2011-02-03 17:00:58

I’m throwing an online launch party celebration for my brand new reality-show themed mystery novel Sink or Swim from Feb. 6-14 and I’m excited to kick off the festivities with guest of honor Stephenie LaGrossa, television personality/fan > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Skye Summers from The Cutting Edge

Published on 2011-02-02 05:00:39

Today’s contestant on the fictional reality show Sink or Swim is Skye Summers from my good friend Darcia Helle’s book The Cutting Edge. Here’s a recap of the rules: the three literary characters with the highest number of unique comment > read more

25 Years Ago Today: Science Fiction Author Jaleta Clegg Recalls the Challenger Explosion

Published on 2011-01-29 05:00:27

One of my Bestseller Bound friends, science fiction author Jaleta Clegg, has shared a touching post recalling a day that shook up the whole country. I remember being in seventh grade, coming back from lunch. I saw the tear-stained face of my science > read more

Sink or Swim 6: Meet Chelsea James From Incendiary & Giveaway

Published on 2011-01-24 05:00:39

Today’s contestant on the fictional reality show Sink or Swim is Incendiary character Chelsea James, 28, of Biggin Hill, New Jersey. Here’s a recap of the rules: the three literary characters with the highest number of unique commenters t > read more

Check Out The Flag Keeper Book Video in Monthly Contest

Published on 2011-01-22 05:00:14

The book trailer for my children’s picture book The Flag Keeper is entered in the January contest at You Gotta Read Videos. If you have a chance, please stop by the site to view the trailer and consider casting your vote. Voting will run throug > read more

Nook and Kindle Comparison: Which One Comes Out on Top?

Published on 2011-01-20 05:00:05

Since I have two books available in e-book format, with more coming in the near future, I was very interested in this guest article written by Diane Johnson. If you own an e-reader, feel free to chime in the comments and share your experiences with K > read more

25 Years Ago Today: Win A Book From Adventure Memoir Author Cara Lopez Lee

Published on 2011-01-18 05:00:24

I’d like to welcome Cara Lopez Lee, an author with a fascinating background. Cara is the author of They Only Eat Their Husbands: A Memoir of Alaskan Love, World Travel, and the Power of Running Away (Ghost Road Press, November 2010). She will b > read more

Motherhoot Guest Post – What Kids Taught Me About Writing

Published on 2011-01-17 08:59:47

I hope everyone has enjoyed their long weekend so far. Just a quick note to share that I have a special guest post running at the blog Motherhoot. If you haven’t discovered this great blog yet, it’s a place where you can find a lot of moa > read more

Author Promo Opp! Literary Characters Wanted for Mock Sink or Swim Reality Show!

Published on 2011-01-12 05:00:28

Wanted! Contestants for a new reality show! There are two catches, though. I’m looking for contestants who don’t exist, because quite frankly, the reality show doesn’t exist either. I just needed to clarify that point so my made-up contestants > read more

25 Years Ago Today: Win A Book From Contemporary Mystery Author John Desjarlais

Published on 2011-01-10 05:00:13

I’d like to welcome my guest John Desjarlais. John will be giving away a trade paperback copy of his novel Bleeder to one lucky commenter, so be sure to leave John a comment and to include your e-mail address so that you can be entered into the dra > read more

Sink or Swim 6 – Meet Kris Langley From Twenty-Five Years Ago Today

Published on 2011-01-09 05:00:02

I reported earlier that as a tie-in to my brand new mystery novel Sink or Swim, I’m launching a guest blog feature that involves literary characters competing in a mock on-line season of my fictional reality show. Authors will be able to enter > read more

Sink or Swim 6 – Meet Cassidy Novak

Published on 2011-01-08 05:00:41

As a tie-in to my brand new mystery novel Sink or Swim, I’m launching a guest blog feature that involves literary characters competing in a mock on-line season of my fictional reality show. Authors, stay tuned as details for this great promotio > read more

Sink or Swim Video Set to “Every Breath You Take”

Published on 2011-01-07 05:00:26

I just wanted to share the book trailer for my new mystery novel Sink or Swim. For more information, please visit the Sink or Swim page on my web site and the store. The video is set to the hit “Every Breath You Take.” If you have a momen > read more

Sink or Swim/The Cutting Edge Cross-Over Scene – Don’t Miss It!

Published on 2011-01-06 06:30:02

I’m guesting on my friend Darcia Helle’s blog “A Word Please” today and we’ve conjured up a very special post. You can read a bonus scene from my new mystery novel Sink or Swim, a scene which doesn’t appear in the > read more

Sink or Swim Book Release – Where Reality TV Turns to Murder!

Published on 2011-01-05 05:00:00

I’m excited to announce that it is the official launch week for the trade paperback edition of Sink or Swim! Mainly Murder Press is now featuring the book on its web site at a 20 percent discount off the cover price. You can also find it on Ama > read more

Goddess Girls Series Teaches Kids About Greek Mythology

Published on 2011-01-03 05:00:27

I was so excited to stumble across a new children’s book series on Goodreads, about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece studying, socializing and honing their mythical skills in junior high at Mount Olympus Academy. Readers of my adult mystery > read more