New & Upcoming Events at my Blog

Hi gang,

Over the next couple months I will be hosting a few authors on my blog. They will stop by and talk about their new releases and share other important tidbits that fans like to hear about.

The first author will be Joyce Anthony, whose breakout novel Storm has received rave reviews. Joyce will be stopping by on Sunday, April 1st to chat about Storm, share what the writing process was like, and tell us about the organization she is donating a portion of her royalties to.

So, stop by my blog tomorrow, check out her interview, and feel free to leave Joyce comments.

Thanks.

Cheryl

My blog - http://aspiringauthor.blogspot.com/

[Note: This is not meant as self-promotion. This is just my attempt to connect people with authors whose books they might be interested in.]

Great! Thanks Savannah. And let your friend know that I will be having another writer at the end of this month who will talk about his latest ebook release Write Now!: Exercises for the Aspiring Writer.

Cheryl

Joyce Anthony's interview is up at my blog. Check it out and let me know what you think! A comment for Joyce would be nice too.

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Thanks.

Cheryl

Hey gang,

I just thought I would let you know that I had so much fun interviewing Joyce Anthony this month, that I am going to try to schedue interviews with authors twice a month. April, May, and June are already full and I have another author/editor scheduled for August. I'll keep you posted as things progress.

This will be a great chance for people to hook up with authors who they might be interested in.

Cheryl

Hey everyone,

I just posted a new author interview. Rhett DeVane is the author of two Southern fiction novels. Check out my blog to read her interview: http://aspiringauthor.blogspot.com/2007/04/meet-southern-fiction-author-rhett.html

I will be interviewing different authors twice a month. I hope you'll stop by often to check out some great books you might be missing.

Cheryl

Coming in June to my blog...

Thursday, June 7, 2007 - Author Larraine Wills talks about her new release Looking Glass Portal. Join us to hear about Larraine's books and to find out what she has in store for her readers in the not so distant future.

Thursday, June 14, 2007 - Karen Magill helps me celebrate Flag Day when she stops by to talk about her new release, Let Us Play, A Rock 'n Roll Love Story. A futuristic tale of adventure, music, and love, where music has been banned and a rebel group tries to bring it back. Find out why you need to be reading this book, when Karen visits my blog on her month-long tour.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - Award-winning women's fiction author, Vicki M. Taylor stops by my blog during her month-long virtual book tour to talk about her latest novel Trust in the Wind. I've read this book and if you check out my blog on June 19th, you'll see why you have to read it too!

Thursday, June 21, 2007 - Multi-published author Jamieson Wolf will stop by to chat about the craft of writing and his book Write Now! Exercises for the Aspiring Writer.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - Speculative fiction author Chris Hoare joins me to chat about his new release Deadly Enterprise which is coming out this summer from Double Dragon Publishing.

And I posted a review of Vicki M. Taylor's Trust in the Wind today if you would like to read it. If you love romance novels, this could become one of your favorites.

Check out my blog today - http://aspiringauthor.blogspot.com/

I am so excited about this coming month! You just have to check out who I have visiting my blog in July! A former actress turned author, screenwriter, and filmmaker, and a bestselling author too. What could be better except to also have five other talented people to chat with.

Yep, I'll be pretty busy. Here is a full list of the interviews I have scheduled in July:

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - Jessica Joy, author of Fool Me Once will stop by to chat about her book, her writing process, and her workshop on creating believable characters.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - The Women of Camp Sobingo is the story of four women who form a bond while en route to join their Army officer husbands in Korea. The year is 1946. Twenty-five years later, the women reunite and long-held secrets and sorrows are revealed. Learn more about author, Marilyn Morris and her intriguing story which blends history and fiction, when she stops by my blog on her month-long tour.

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - Jamieson Wolf will pay me another visit to chat about his novel The Ghost Mirror. Sounds spooky to me. Stop by and hear more from the talented author.

Friday, July 20, 2007 - Jane Green and I chat about her latest novel, Second Chance. A national bestselling author of numerous titles and a recipient of Cosmopolitan's Fun Fearless Fiction Award, Jane has also been a journalist for various national newspapers and magazines in her home town of London. Join us to find out more about Second Chance, how Jane balances a writing career and motherhood, and what's up next for this amazing author.

Monday, July 23, 2007 - Dianne Sagan joins me to chat about her ghostwriting and the op-ed pieces she contributes to the Amarillo Globe News. She recently had one of her short stories accepted by Chicken Soup for the Soul. Find out more about these projects and what's up next for her when she stops by my blog. Don't miss it!

Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - Author Ayn Armorelli will share with us just how versatile authors can be. She writes Gothics under Ayn Hunt and spicy-hot Romances under Ayn Amorelli. Her free non-fiction newsletter Haunted Happenings tells you all about the ghosts she researches to make her Gothics realistic. She has also freelanced for newspapers and magazines. Can you say multi-tasking?

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - Author, screenwriter, and filmmaker Lindy S. Hudis pays me a visit to chat about her romantic suspense novel Weekends. A former actress, Lindy's independent film The Lesson was screend at the 2000 Seattle Underground Film Festival and Cinenights LA. After reading the synopsis of Weekends, I knew I had to spend some time with this talented lady. Join us as we talk about Lindy's latest release and so much more.

Bookmark my website and blog so you don't miss any of the fun!

Cheryl

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The writers are coming! The writers are coming! I have so many great interviews scheduled at my blog over the next few months. I'm sure more will be coming, but here is my latest list:

Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - Jessica Joy, author of Fool Me Once will stop by to chat about her book, her writing process, and her workshop on creating believable characters. Look for my review of Fool Me Once at my blog soon!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - The Women of Camp Sobingo is the story of four women who form a bond while en route to join their Army officer husbands in Korea. The year is 1946. Twenty-five years later, the women reunite and long-held secrets and sorrows are revealed. Learn more about author, Marilyn Morris and her intriguing story which blends history and fiction, when she stops by my blog on her month-long tour.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - Dr. Susan Gregg chats with me about her latest release The Complete Idiot's Guide to Short Meditations. Dr. Gregg lives on the Big Island of Hawaii where she teaches tele-classes, offers local retreats, travels around the world teaching workshops, runs an on-line discussion group called Toltecmastery and regularly produces her very popular podcast, Food for the Soul.

Thursday, July 19, 2007 - Jamieson Wolf will pay me another visit to chat about his novel The Ghost Mirror. Sounds spooky to me. Stop by and hear more from the talented author.

Friday, July 20, 2007 - Jane Green and I chat about her latest novel, Second Chance. A national bestselling author of numerous titles and a recipient of Cosmopolitan's Fun Fearless Fiction Award, Jane has also been a journalist for various national newspapers and magazines in her home town of London. Join us to find out more about Second Chance, how Jane balances a writing career and motherhood, and what's up next for this amazing author.

Monday, July 23, 2007 - Dianne Sagan joins me to chat about her ghostwriting and the op-ed pieces she contributes to the Amarillo Globe News. She recently had one of her short stories accepted by Chicken Soup for the Soul. Find out more about these projects and what's up next for her when she stops by my blog. Don't miss it!

Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - Author Ayn Armorelli will share with us just how versatile authors can be. She writes Gothics under Ayn Hunt and spicy-hot Romances under Ayn Amorelli. Her free non-fiction newsletter Haunted Happenings tells you all about the ghosts she researches to make her Gothics realistic. She has also freelanced for newspapers and magazines. Can you say multi-tasking?

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - Author, screenwriter, and filmmaker Lindy S. Hudis pays me a visit to chat about her romantic suspense novel Weekends. A former actress, Lindy's independent film The Lesson was screend at the 2000 Seattle Underground Film Festival and Cinenights LA. After reading the synopsis of Weekends, I knew I had to spend some time with this talented lady. Join us as we talk about Lindy's latest release and so much more.

Tuesday, August 7, 2007 - Motivational speaker, Judi Moreo joins me to chat about her self-help and motivational book You Are More Than Enough: Every Woman's Guide to Purpose, Passion, and Power. A leading authority on communication and motivation, Judi has conducted consulting assignments, training workshops, seminars and keynote speeches in 26 countries on 4 continents. She has coached countless business leaders worldwide on issues of corporate change, cultural diversity and conflict management. Stop by my blog to find out more about this dynamic and inspirational woman.

Thursday, August 9, 2007 - Author and Editor, Karina Fabian will tell us all about Infinite Space, Infinite God, a Catholic Science-fiction anthology which won the 2007 Eppie Award for Best Science-fiction. The Trade Paperback copy will be released on August 15, 2007. Find out why you should buy a copy.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - Come help celebrate Jamieson Wolf's birthday with a chat about another one of his great novels, HUNTED. Wish Jamieson a happy birthday and find out why this guy is being published over and over again.

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 - I will interview author Sherry James about her second book in the Studs for Hire series which wil be released in August, 2007 by Black Velvet Seductions. I'll chat with Sherry about her books, her involvement with Romance Writers of America, and all her upcoming projects. Bring a fan for this one, because it will be real hot!!!

Thursday, September 27, 2007 - Author and Award-winning Editor Lea Schizas joins me to chat about her latest book Doorman's Creek, a paranormal suspense/thriller, which The Book Pedler has said is "one of the best books I have ever read,period." Stop by and learn more about a writer who is a true inspiration to every writer out there.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 - Mary Andrews drops in to chat about the first book in her science-fiction series The Fireborn Chronicles which will be released by Swimming Kangaroo Books in October. Don't miss hearing about this great book and Mary's upcoming projects.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - Join me when JoElle Martin stops by my blog to talk about A Bridge in the Forest and A Promise in the Forest, due out in December from Windstorm Creative. These young adult fantasy novels tell the adventures of Lily Kingman and a captivating elf named Dreamer. Come find out more about these novels and why every young person would love them as holiday gifts.

Award-winning Australian author, Cheryl Wright talks to me about her new release Winter Sabbatical, available in November 2007 from Black Velvet Seductions. Cheryl is also the Editor of Writer2Writer, a monthly ezine to help fiction and non-fiction writers make money from their work. Come find out more about this talented writer. Date to be determined.

Bookmark my blog http://aspiringauthor.blogspot.com/ so you don't miss out on the excitement.

Cheryl

Thanks for the update!

bethandmanly wrote:

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[Note: This is not meant as self-promotion. This is just my attempt to connect people with authors

Cheryl...there is nothing wrong with self-promotion...artists have to advocate for themselves!

:fyi:

Samantha wrote:

Thanks for the update!

bethandmanly wrote:

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[Note: This is not meant as self-promotion. This is just my attempt to connect people with authors

Cheryl...there is nothing wrong with self-promotion...artists have to advocate for themselves!

:fyi:

I agree with you Sam, but other places I have posted about this did not take too kindly to it, so I like to clarify my motives ahead of time. When it comes to writers forums, however, they get blasted with messages constantly. LOL!

My interview with Marilyn Morris is up at my blog http://aspiringauthor.blogspot.com/. Her book sounds awesome!

Cheryl

Rather than start a whole new thread, I figured I would wrangle this one and tell you that I updated my website today. I'd love it if you would give me some feedback.

Thanks.

Cheryl

http://ccmalandrinos.tripod.com/

July comes to a big close when former actress turned author, screenwriter, and filmmaker Lindy Hudis stops by The Book Connection.

Lindy chats about her new release, Weekends and how she manages to make time for her writing while being the mother of two young children.

Weekends is about an innocent-sounding family reunion at an exclusive California beach resort that turns into a weekend of murder, deceit, exposed secrets and unexpected intimate encounters.

"John Peterson has it all: He is a respected, successful Beverly Hills entertainment lawyer with a loving wife and grown son, the strikingly handsome young film director Joe Peterson. John also has a secret, and he decides to gather his disparate family members at the elegant Hotel Del Moor in picturesque Linda Bella, California for some luxurious fun, togetherness and re-connecting before revealing his secret. Unbeknownst to the family, a brutal serial killer is lurking in the midst of all the wondrous festivities."

Get connected. Stop by The Book Connection today, where we connect readers and writers.

Cheryl

http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2007/07/meet-author-screenwriter-and-filmmaker.html

August is starting off with a bang! Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein stops by The Book Connection to chat about her latest book THE TRUTH, I'm Ten, I'm Smart, And I Know Everything!

Sure sounds like something every woman should read! Find out more here: http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2007/08/meet-positive-psychologist-and-author.html

Cheryl

Rhonda wrote:

:haha: My husband needs to write a book....."THE TRUTH, I'm 52, I'm dumb, And I Think I Know Everything! :think:

OMG Rhonda, aren't you quick and witty this morning. I really think you would like Dr. Holstein's book. It's gotten great reviews and in her own words Dr. Holstein describes why she felt the need to write THE TRUTH:

I felt complelled to write THE TRUTH because women do have an unique path back to happiness that has been sorely overlooked. That path is themselves and in particular, the parts of themselves that had a sparks of energy, enthusiasm and wisdom way back into childhood. Here's how I put it:

THE TRUTH ... how do we carry the truth from girlhood to adulthood? That priceless 'truth' that we all recognize as kids? How do we walk over that bridge into growing up, carrying the Truth? Remember that truth? It was filled with an appreciation for affection, a capacity for humor, a love of new adventures, a delight in just being alive. It recognized wisdom and what was right as well as what was wrong. How do we recognize THE TRUTH in our children and help them carry their most precious selves into adulthood?

What if we could pass the gift of our early wisdom and brilliance along to our children, giving them permission to hold on to their most precious jewels. What if we can rekindle it in ourselves so that we are filled with passion and energy?

I'm going to review this book at my blog, but I have two others ahead of it. The nice thing is it is only a little over 90 pages, so it can be read quickly.

I got a real kick out of the cover because it looks like a diary and there is a heart with the name "Paul" in it. That's my hubby's name, so I knew I had to read the book.

Cheryl

I've got another must read interview up at The Book Connection.

Motivational speaker and author Judi Moreo stops by to chat about her latest release, You Are More Than Enough Every Woman's Guide to Purpose, Passion & Power. I'm in the process of reading this book now and I just love it! I'm working on the first two things Judi suggests to help me be all I know I can be and it feels great!

I'll be posting a review of this book when I'm done with it, but don't miss out on the chance to read what the author of this fascinating book has to say about it. Check out The Book Connection today, where we connect readers and writers.

Cheryl

My spotlight on women writers continues with my interview of motivational speaker and author Robin Jay. Robin's book, The Art of the Business Lunch ~ Building Relationships between 12 and 2 is a must read for sales people everywhere.

And when you order a copy of Robin's book directly from her website, make sure to mention "The Book Connection" so you can receive a special free gift.

You can find Robin's interview at http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2007/08/meet-motivational-speaker-and-author_07.html

Cheryl

Another great interview Cheryl. Thank you for sharing with us.

Thanks Susie, I'm glad you're enjoying them!

Cheryl

It's Day Nine of the Infinite Space, Infinite God tour. Karina Fabian stops by The Book Connection to talk about this award-winning Catholic science-fiction anthology, which is already available as an eBook and coming out in trade paperback this month.

Find out more about Karina and her husband, Robert, who edited this anthology; read what Karina has to say about the Catholic Church and science; learn what some of the stories are about and why the 15 stories included in this anthology work together to provide readers with entertaining science-fiction with a Catholic twist.

Check it out now at http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2007/08/infinite-space-infinite-god-tour.html

Cheryl

BTW, I'm not a fan of science-fiction, but I've read a bunch of these stories to get ready for this interview and they are engaging and thought-provoking. So, if you already like sci-fi, I bet you would love this anthology.

Cheryl, your blog is great! The writing is top-notch from beginning to end (no surprise there). I thought your book reviews were terrific, and so were your interviews.

Thanks for sharing everything with us!