Norwegian Waters Turn to Blood

Norwegian waters turn to blood with the start of the annual whaling season. This year alone, Norway, Iceland and Japan plan to kill over 2,500 whales with cruel, primitive methods that go back to over a century. Why is this ugly tradition still alive when 1 in 4 Norwegians under 30 are against it, and [...]

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Interview with Dan Ronco, author of UNHOLY DOMAIN

Dan Ronco's latest novel is a suspenseful techno-thriller filled with adventure, romance and greed. A former successful engineer and businessman, he used his knowledge and experience to craft Unholy Domain, a story that delves into controversial, provocative themes like the ethics of genetic engineering, the question of what limit to put on technology, and the reconciling of [...]

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On the Spotlight: Andrew Jalbert, author of WEST ACROSS THE BOARD

Award winning freelancer Andrew Jalbert has been a professional archaeologist and scuba instructor for over 15 years. During that time, he has worked throughout the Great Lakes region, the Caribbean, Central America, Southern Africa, the Florida keys, and Hawaii. His written and photographic work focuses on tropical subjects-both above and below the water-and he is [...]

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Expert from SUNSTRUCK, by Mayra Calvani

Welcome to the fourth day of the Women, Words and Wisdom Blog Tour! The winner of Lara’s $10 Starbucks gift card is SHELL!!!!!!! Initially I was planning on posting a short story titled, “Killing the Writer’s Block: A Story,” but then I changed my mind. While it has to do with writing and women’s wisdom, [...]

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The Women, Words and Wisdom Blog Tour starts today!

The Women, Words and Wisdom Blog Tour starts today, May 19th! Visit the authors' blogs for a different story each day. Each author will be offering prizes (books, goodies, gift certificates) to people who leave a comment. Here's the line up: May 19 – Mary C. (http://marycastillo.blogspot.com/) May 20 – Barb Ferrer (http://fashionista-35.livejournal.com/) May 21 [...]

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Book Review: It’s a Dog Life, but It’s Your Carpet, by Justine A. Lee, DVM

It’s a Dog Life, but It’s Your Carpet By Justine A. Lee, DVM Three River Press ISBN: 978-0-307-38300-6 Copyright 2008 Author website. This latest book by author and veterinarian Justine A. Lee is a must for dog owners and dog lovers alike. The book answers many fascinating questions seldom answered in regular dog books. Have [...]

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Interview with David Grant, author of EMOTIONLESS SOULS

When did you decide you wanted to become an author? Do you have another job besides writing? I started writing books around the year 2000. My first novel, Corporate Porn, was published in 2005 through Silverthought Press. During the day I work in the corporate world of New York City. Tell us a bit about [...]

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On the Spotlight: Michaela Riley, author of EMBITTERED JUSTICE

The Author… Michaela Riley grew up in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia in a town that borders the Ohio River and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills. As a child Riley would spend most of her time reading every book she could carry home from the school library. She admits, “Being a writer was [...]

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Interview with Jerry Simmons about Book Expo (BEA)

Interview by Penny Sansevieri Each year we get a lot of questions about Book Expo (BEA). Authors and publishers are wondering if they should go, how they will benefit from it and most importantly, how best to maximize BEA. This year I decided to ask AME’s Publishing Consultant, Jerry D. Simmons for his take on [...]

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Interview with Melissa Zollo, author of Discover the Power of Imagination

Melissa Zollo is an imagist, speaker, self-motivation specialist, and author of various cd audio programs: Discover the Power of Imagination, The Art of Intentional Creation, and How to Unleash the Power With and Attract Money. In this interview, she talks about why people often lock their minds to success and the common reasons why this happens. She also talks about her programs [...]

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