May 13

You meet the nicest people….

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  • May 13, 2012

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MSB05102012Book signings are fun in many ways–you get to hang out in great places (like book stores), your book gets prominently displayed and best of all, you meet some really great people. Linda Smith–reader, cover artist and art doll maker–was one of the many interesting people who shared part of Saturday afternoon with YA author Cole Gibsen and me at Main Street Books in St. Charles, Mo.

On June 23, I’ll be signing ZERO TIME at All on the Same Page, 11052 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, Mo. Mystery writers Judy Moresi and Jo A. Hiestand will also be signing their latest releases–TRIBAL FIRES and TORCH SONG, respectively.

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May 10

Mentioned in Writer’s Digest magazine!

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  • May 10, 2012

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Writers Digest

 

Look really carefully on page 46 of the May/June edition of “Writer’s Digest” magazine and you can see my short story listed under Horror in WD’s category fiction awards article entitled “The Big Six Genre Picks.”

 

 

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May 10

BRoP interview: Pauline Baird Jones

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  • May 10, 2012

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Pauline B. JonesToday I’m thrilled to introduce you to Pauline Baird Jones–a friend I met through our publisher, L&L Dreamspell, and Broad Universe. This is the first stop in the Blog Ring of Power interviews. Don’t miss the rest of her interview:
  • Part 2 @ Emily – Friday, May 11
  • Part 3 @ Sandra – Monday, May 14
  • Part 4 @ Dean – Tuesday, May 15
  • Part 5 @ Terri– Wednesday, May 16

Pauline Baird Jones began her writing career penning romantic suspense (fictional murder doesn’t get you strip searched!) but she had a secret longing to ramp up the spills, chills and daring do.  By chance she wrote a science fiction romance, realized she’d been mixing fiction into her science since high school (oops, sorry science teachers!), and thought, why not go where she hasn’t gone before? After that, it was easy to stir in some steampunk. The Key was the first in her Project Enterprise series, which will conclude with #6, Kicking Ashe.

Part 1: ABOUT YOU

BRoP: How long have you been writing?
Pauline: My dad used to tell us about their neighbor, who wed when he was 13. He’d tell my dad, “I’ve been married as long as I can recollect.” I feel a bit like that about my writing. I’ve been doing it as long as I can recollect. I did not, however, start writing for publication until the late 1980’s. I sold my first short story in 1988 and my first novel was contracted in 1998.
BRoP: Tell us about your early works—what was the first thing you ever wrote?
Pauline: The first thing I ever wrote was some fan fiction about a Georgette Heyer novel. I ran onto it when we moved to Houston and oh my. Yeah, it wasn’t pretty. LOL! It only took me a thousand years to get better.
BRoP: What books have most influenced your life?
Pauline: Georgette Heyer was obviously a huge influence. I learned about crafting character and humor from her. Also Alastair Maclean and Mary Stewart taught me about ramping this up with high energy adventure and action. Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande also impacted me. I found it in the library and it gave me the courage to learn the craft and press forward (this after finding a book that claimed if you weren’t a wonderful writer already, then you would never be anything but a hack).
BRoP: What genre do you write?
Pauline I presently write science fiction romance and steampunk romance, but I have wandered through many genres and indeed, I frequently mix more than one into a story. I started writing comedy romantic suspense, then mystery suspense and finally action adventure. I can’t seem to help it and couldn’t stop, even back in the 1990’s when it was the kiss of death for New York publication. I tell people I commit random acts of writing. I like doing it, even though it often makes me worry my head will explode.
BRoP: If you couldn’t be an author, what would your ideal career be?
Pauline: I’d sell chocolate. I’d need lots of it if I couldn’t write. And donuts. Yeah, I’d need donuts, too. So I’d open a chocolates and donut shop.

BRoP: What format is your book(s) available in (print, e-book, audio book, etc.)?

Pauline: Trade paperback, most digital formats. I have one book available in audio: THE KEY.

BRoP: Please let us know where your readers can stalk you:

With hearts and lives on the line, a kiss may be all they have time for…
Time has dumped Ashe on a dying planet and she needs to figure out why before she ceases to exist. Or gets vivisected by some Keltinarian scientists. Or worse.
Vidor Shan might help—since someone somewhere is trying to hose him, too—if she can convince him to trust her. Probably shouldn’t have told him that only someone he trusts can betray him. Also wouldn’t mind if he kissed her on the mouth.
Vid would love to kiss the girl, but his brother is lost, he’s got hostile aliens on his tail, and the stench of betrayal all around him. Can he trust the woman who told him to trust no one?
Then a time quake hurls them to a nasty somewhere and some when…

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May 09

MSB book signing 5/12: Cole Gibsen, T.W. Fendley

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  • May 9, 2012

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Cole Gibsen

Cole Gibsen

T. W. Fendley

T.W. Fendley

Meet fantasy writers Cole Gibsen and T.W. Fendley from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, at:

 Main Street Books

307 South Main Street

St. Charles, MO 63301

 

 

When Cole isn’t writing books for young adults, she can be found rocking out with her band, sewing crazy costumes for the fun of it, picking off her nail polish, or drinking milk straight from the jug–provided no one is looking. Her debut novel, KATANA, was published in March by Flux. www.colegibsen.com

TW writes historical fantasy and science fiction with a Mesoamerican twist for adults and young adults. Her debut novel, ZERO TIME, just received a 2012 Major Work Award from the Missouri Writers’ Guild. www.twfendley.com

KatanaKATANA: A young adult novel.

Kill Bill meets Buffy in this supernatural samurai tale.

Rileigh Martin would love to believe that adrenaline had given her the uncanny courage and strength to fend off three muggers. But it doesn’t explain her dreams of 15th-century Japan, the incredible fighting skills she suddenly possesses, or the strange voice giving her battle tips and danger warnings.

ZERO TIME: A 21st Century Celestine Prophecy

Xmucane leads an expedition to Earth to overcome a genetic flaw that threatens the people of Omeyocan with extinction, but she soon finds herself involved in a very personal battle that pits mother against daughter, and sister against sister. As Zero Time nears, she joins forces with Keihla Benton, who has learned that the Andean prophecies about 2012 have special meaning for her. Together they must seize the last chance to restore the cycle of Light to Earth and return to the Pleiades with a cure.

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May 03

This weekend: Meteors and Super Moon

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  • May 3, 2012

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Earth is entering a stream of debris from Halley’s Comet, source of the annual eta Aquarid meteor shower.  The shower peaks this weekend on May 5th and 6th.  Glare from a perigee full Moon–a “Super Moon”–will interfere with the display.  Nevertheless, observers especially in the southern hemisphere could still see dozens of meteors during the hours before local sunrise on May 6th.  More information about the shower and live audio from a meteor radar may be found on http://spaceweather.com

Republished from www.spaceweather.com

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May 03

BRoP Interview: Christine Fonseca

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  • May 3, 2012

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Christine Fonseca

Today I’m happy to welcome Christine Fonseca for a Blog Ring of Power interview about the technical aspects of her work as a YA and nonfiction author. Don’t miss the rest of the interview:

  • About You – Monday, April 30 @ Sandra
  • The Writing Life – Tuesday, May 1 @ Dean
  • The Creative Process – Wednesday, May 2 @ Terri
  • About Your Current Work + The Business Aspects – Friday, May 4 @ Emily

About Christine Fonseca

School psychologist by day, critically acclaimed YA and nonfiction author by night, Christine Fonseca believes that writing is a great way to explore humanity. Her debut YA Gothic series, The Requiem Series, including DIES IRAE and LACRIMOSA, examines the role of redemption, sacrifice and love. Her nonfiction titles include 101 SUCCESS SECRETS FOR GIFTED KIDS and EMOTIONAL INTENSITY IN GIFTED STUDENTS.

When she’s not writing or spending time with her family, she can be sipping too many skinny vanilla lattes at her favorite coffee house or playing around on Facebook and Twitter. Catch her daily thoughts about writing and life on her blog.

For more information about Christine Fonseca or the series, visit her website – http://christinefonseca.com or her blog http://christinefonseca.blogspot.com.

Part 3: The Technical Aspects

What type of research do you do? I am a bit of a research junkie, both in my day job and with regards to writing. Most of the writing-related research I do has to do with setting elements. But I will also research mythology related to my stories, genre, and anything else I think is important to the project.

What are the most important elements of good writing? Those who know me know that my first answer to this question will always be authenticity. Without in, nothing else matters! After that, I think strong characters and a well developed plot is everything. The rest—word usage, setting, etc—can be fleshed out through the editing process.

What tools are must-haves for writers? I couldn’t write without my laptop (or iPad), internet access (for research), 3×5 cards (for editing later on), my favorite drink, appropriate music, and plenty of time. Everything else is a bonus.

Do you have any advice for other writers? Writing is a process. Always remember that, especially when you are feeling impatient. Also, when in doubt – write. There will be times when you don’t want to; times when the “noise” of the industry gets too loud. During these times, write. Period.

What are your current / future project(s)? Well, I actually have a ton going on. First off, the sequels to LACRIMOSA, including some super sekrit things I can’t quite talk about yet. After that, I have another sekrit psychological thriller I should be able to talk about soon and a nonfiction book for girls due early next year. After that, I have a YA series and a few thrillers in the works. Never a dull moment!

Where can your readers stalk you?

Blog:  http://christinefonseca.blogspot.com

Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christine-Fonseca-Author/226271671435

Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/christine_fonseca

Twitter: http://twitter.com/chrstinef

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Christine-Fonseca/e/B003WJ6EIS

Is your book in print, ebook or both? LACRIMOSA is available in all formats.

 

As if casting out demons isn’t hard enough, five-hundred-year-old Nesy has to masquerade as a teenage girl to do it. Nesy is the best of the warrior angels called Sentinals. She never makes mistakes, never hesitates, never gets emotionally involved. Until she meets Aydan.

He is evil incarnate; a fallen angel that feeds off the souls of others. Everything Nesy is supposed to hate.  But she can’t, because he’s also the love of her former life as a human girl—a life that ended too soon, tying her to emotions she was never supposed to feel.

Now Nesy must choose between doing her duty—damning Aydan to the fiery depths of hell—or saving him, and condemning herself.

“LACRIMOSA reaches out, grabs readers by the heart, and takes them on an emotional journey from the first page to the last. The last novel you’ll need to read to understand true sacrifice.”

~Elana Johnson, Author of POSSESSION

Publisher: COMPASS PRESS

ISBN: 0984786368 (ISBN 13: 9780984786367)

Hardback and Digital formats from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and fine retailers.

Hardcopy buy link, Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Lacrimosa-Christine-Fonseca/dp/0984786368/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0

Hardcopy buy link, Barnes and Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lacrimosa-christine-fonseca/1109329729?ean=9780984786367

Kindle buy link– http://www.amazon.com/Lacrimosa-Requiem-Series-ebook/dp/B007HEVTS4

Nook buy link –  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lacrimosa-christine-fonseca/1109329729?ean=2940013923256

Additional Titles in the series include DIES IRAE (a Requiem Novella), LIBERA ME (Oct 2012) and REQUIEM (March 2013).

The book trailer can be seen by linking to YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwTQoOFKEZg

 

 

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May 02

Guest interview at Terri Bruce’s blog!

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  • May 2, 2012

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Check out my interview on Terri Bruce‘s blog if you’d like to know how ZERO TIME got its name…and more!

I met Terri through Broad Universe. She’s the author of a ghostly novel, HEREAFTER, coming out in September. She’s also the founder of the Blog Ring of Power.

Thanks, Terri!

 

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May 01

And the winner is ….

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  • May 1, 2012

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LiveandLetFlyThe winner of Karina Fabian’s LIVE and LET FLY is Roberta Gregory, who commented on the Broad Universe Facebook page in response to this giveaway.

Roberta, please provide your email address here or to twfendley@gmail.com!

If you didn’t win, here’s where to find out more about Karina and her fun book:

It’s super-spy spoofing at its best as 007 meets Ragnarok!

Video trailer:  http://youtu.be/aOqjTPsk8N8

5-minute reading from book:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTH3bEUZ-bY&feature=youtu.be

Find Karina at:

Website: http://fabianspace.com, http://dragoneyepi.net

Blog:  http://fabianspace.blogspot.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karina.fabian

Twitter:  http://twitter.com/#!/KarinaFabian

Google +:  https://plus.google.com/103660024891826015212

Find Live and Let Fly at: http://tinyurl.com/LiveAndLetFly

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Apr 27

Guest post on Kristi Petersen Schoonover’s blog!

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  • April 27, 2012

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ZERO TIME 2012 VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR PARTY STOP:

I’m doing a guest post on Party Host Kristi Petersen Schoonover‘s blog. I met Kristi through Broad Universe. She’s the author of SKELETONS IN THE SWIMMING HOLE, ghost stories at Disney Parks, and has another book coming out this summer.

Check out my post on:

– Write what you know

Join the party! Stop by Kristi Petersen Schoonover‘s blog and leave a comment.

Thanks, Kristi!

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Apr 25

Mini-van size meteor explodes over CA

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  • April 25, 2012

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SIERRA FIREBALL DECODED: An explosion over California that rattled homes across at least two states on Sunday, April 22, has been analyzed by NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office:  It was a natural meteoroid the size of a mini-van. Analysts say the space rock exploded in the atmosphere with an energy equal to nearly 4 kilotons of TNT and might have sprayed the Sierra Nevada mountains with meteorites.  Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information.

Source: Republished from http://spaceweather.com

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