On the Spotlight: Gabriella Goddard, author of GULP!

Author’s Bio:
Gabriella Goddard is a seasoned Success & Leadership Coach, an international speaker and the author of an inspirational range of self-help books, audio books and movie clips including:
• Gulp!: the seven-day crash course to master fear and break through any challenge
• Power Up Brand YOU
• 10 Ways to Fast Track Your Career
• “Remember” [...]

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On the Spotlight: R. Leigh, Author of The Winds of Asharra

R. Leigh’s novel, The Winds of Asharra, combines elements of fantasy, romance, mysticism, and philosophy. In this interview, the author talks about her inspiration for the book, the creative process, and her writing habits, among other things. Most interestingly, she stresses the importance of a writer’s working environment.
Were you an avid reader as a [...]

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Book Review: BLACK MAGIC WOMAN, by Justin Gustainis

Black Magic Woman
by Justin Gustainis
ISBN: 9781844165414
Solaris Books
Trade Paperback, 336 pages
Paranormal Thriller
Author’s website: www.justingustainis.com
Quincey Morris isn’t your typical private investigator. For one thing, he happens to be a straight descendant of Bram Stoker’s Quincey Morris. He also specializes in supernatural cases involving vampires, werewolves, succubis, and other terrifying beings.
In this first book in [...]

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The Fountain Pen Newsletter, April 2008

The Fountain Pen, April 2008
In this Issue…
From Mayra’s Desk
News
Articles
“Demystifying Virtual Book Tours,” by Mayra Calvani
Interviews
What Does Amazon’s Decision Really Mean?
Historical Novelist Catherine Delors
SF Author Phoebe Wray
SF Author Lee Denning
Romantic Suspense, NY Times Bestseller Author Lisa Jackson
Dark Fantasy Author Justin Gustainis
Illustrator K.C. Snider
Multi-genre Author Hill Kemp
Reviews
The Darkest Evening of the Year, by Dean Koontz (paranormal)
Monkey [...]

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Interview with Lee Denning, Author of MONKEY TRAP

Lee Denning is the pen name of not one author but two–Denning Powell and his daughter Lee, who apparently make an awesome science fiction writing team. In this interview Powell talks about how they went about writing the first novel in the series, Monkey Trap, as well as other aspects of writing and publishing. The [...]

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On the Spotlight: Justin Gustainis, author of BLACK MAGIC WOMAN

Author Justin Gustainis is the author of an exciting new paranormal series featuring kick-ass supernatural investigator Quincey Morris. I had the pleasure of reading this book recently, so look for my review in a day or two. In a few words, you won't be able to put the book down. In this fascinating interview, the author talks about his [...]

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Interview with Author and Former Texas State Representative Hill Kemp

Author Hill Kemp is a former Texas State Representative. Though his first novel, Capitol Offense, is a political thriller, he recently teamed up with his 9-year old granddaughter to write a children's chapter book, Lucky Penny. In this interview, Kemp talks about his books, writing habits and offers some writing advice. 
Did you always want to be a [...]

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On the Spotlight: Nancy Oelklaus, author of JOURNEY FROM HEAD TO HEART

The Author
Nancy Oelklaus began her career as a high school English teacher in Marshall, Texas. She earned the B.A. in Communications from Oklahoma Baptist University, the M.A. in English from the University of North Texas and the doctorate in educational administration from Texas A&M University, Commerce. For nine years she served as assistant superintendent for [...]

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Book Review: MONKEY TRAP, by Lee Denning

Monkey Trap
By: Lee Denning
Twilight Times Books
www.twilighttimesbooks.com
ISBN: 1-931201-34-X
Copyright 2004
Genre: Science Fiction Thriller
Paperback, 422 pages, $19.50
Reviewed by Mayra Calvani
Monkey Trap would sure make a great SF film. At its worst, it will keep you reading late into the night.
Two objects resembling asteroids approach earth. They collide in a flash of green and blue light. [...]

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The Launch Party for The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing

Dear Readers,
From June 1st to June 30th, my co-author Anne K. Edwards and I will be interviewing about 15 book review site moderators. The interviews will be featured on Blogcritics Magazine and various other high-traffic sites. Learn all about the business of book reviewing and what’s in the mind of some of the most popular [...]

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