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12 Authors from Around the World Take Over!
Maybe not the entire world, but a corner of it on Facebook through a LIVE author event held on Cyber Monday (November 28th), masterminded and coordinated by our group administrator Alex Abaz. Titled, “Book Bargains: Christmas Shtick with 12 Authors around the World,” twelve authors did just that—stick together!
Merry Christmas from 12 authors around the world:
http://tinyurl.com/j6wjlt9
Buoyed by holiday spirit and team cooperation, each of us did our share to publicize the event well in advance. Here is the historic link leading to interesting, informative, and interactive posts created by each author for our welcome guests:
EVENT:
https://www.facebook.com/events/22458...
Here is our landing page from which avid readers can access each of our 12 books sold at Amazon by clicking on a book cover: http://bit.ly/12best-books
My decision to write this blog is based on my own fascination with “the story behind the book” you won’t find in any synopsis or back-cover bio. Based on that premise, and keeping matters brief, my sincerest intention is to pay tribute to each author’s uniqueness. Intrigued by what I discovered during our Christmas Shtick, a blog was born:
Alex Abaz, author of CATCH THE SPARK WITHIN started off her shtick by sharing photos capturing the beauty and splendor of Toronto, Canada where she resides. Throughout her time slot she presented intriguing photos or videos as backdrop for focal points generating discussion about optimizing our prospects for selling. A hardcore entrepreneur who’s built companies from the ground up, the author has published numerous books on an array of subjects: Internet marketing and poetry & photography. Her sci-fi manuscript, ‘Sweepers,’ is halfway there. She has the uncanny ability to spark interest in many areas of expertise!
Jacqueline Creek, author of THE GIRL WITH THE EMERALD BROOCH, started her own fancy-dress costume manufacturing business and opened a retail outlet, both which grew rapidly, requiring a work force of over thirty people. Supplying many other UK shops with her costumes and exhibiting at Birmingham and London--“I made Pudsey Bear costumes for the BBC along with some of the tatty ones for ‘Last of the Summer Wine.’ After selling her business in 2012, she decided to develop her talents further by joining writing and poetry groups. Members encouraged her to write her life story after hearing her first chapter, and she was presented with a Silver Quill award. Hence, the novel featured on our landing page!
Lisa Dyer, author of SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE, composed a novel that started off as a spec script which earned Second Place in the Prequel to Cannes screenwriting contest, becoming one of 25 scripts competing in the BAFTA/Rocliffe New Writing Forum, before finding a home in print and e-Book with Crooked Cat Books. Featuring characters whose teen years span the late Seventies and early Eighties, the author’s all-time favorite bands of those eras manifest themselves through Hal, the main character who’s into punk/ska/reggae music. No surprise, the book title was inspired by hard-rock song, “Since You Been Gone.”
Vonnie Hughes, author of MR. MONFORT’S MARRIAGE—“I write Regency and Victorian Romantic Suspense and Contemporary Suspense. I try to make my historicals meaty without being didactic. Rules are the bane of my existence. Often those writing rules take me on a journey I did not expect. Ask any writer. I’m a pantster, but I still have to abide by rules such as external and internal goals, motivation and conflict – the stuff that strikes fear into all writers … my writing seems to lend itself to the twists and turns of warped minds à la Ruth Rendell and Jeffrey Deaver.” An artist in the true sense of the word, Vonnie is happiest when she reigns as typist, hammering out a few more lines of psychological suspense.
Catherine Kullmann, author of THE MURMUR OF MASKS, exemplifies a historical fiction writer who is fastidious in perfecting her craft. “I keep a detailed list of all the names I use in a book, broken down into main characters, minor characters and walk-on parts. I also keep a master list of names used in all books. Because I write what I describe as a “loose series” set in the same society, walk-ons in one book may have a leading role in another. I also keep a list of residences.” Besides plotting and reveling in the challenge of evoking a historic era for characters to behave authentically in their period, she can also reproduce an original plum pudding served by Mrs. Cratchit in ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Sean MacCotter, author of OBLIGATION FLIGHT (A Jack Riley Mystery), writes and self-publishes historical fiction novels with heavy doses of adventure and mystery stirred in. Residing in Maryland, the Bay frequently finds its way into his novels. Having written four novels in the last eighteen months, he shared his daily routine—“I try to start at 6 AM weekdays and write for at least two hours. If I get rolling, I'll go for more. Generally, I shoot for a chapter a day. However, I spend at least as much time researching as I do writing. Then editing adds to that, of course. And, I belong to a really tough Writers Group who makes me add more feelings to my characters. I have one noteworthy ancestor (out of thousands), who fit into the plotline of ‘The Key Trilogy,’ of which ‘The Gentleman Adventurer’ is the second book. My other books aren't focused on relatives.” Clearly, this author’s imagination takes flight!
Cathy McGough, author of A MATHEMATICAL STATE OF GRACE: Book One: Fragment, refers to herself as a genre-jumper, having written several books in various categories. She revealed that poetry is her first love, having dreamed of publishing a book called, ‘Painting with Words,’ when she was a teenager. Equally noteworthy, the author takes a unique approach in her INTERVIEW Series featuring “Legendary Authors from Beyond,” where she conducts extensive research in order to flesh out her posthumous subjects so that she actually feels she’s met them all. This author has mastered the knack of infusing new life into beloved and bygone writers of long ago.
Eva Pasco, author of AN ENLIGHTENING QUICHE. I was featured in TIME Magazine shortly after the publication of my first novel in 2008. Eight years later, a “quiche” rose to the occasion. My character-driven novels host personas who plunge the depths of despair in their darkest hours prior to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel through redemption and empowerment. My books are also distinguished for incorporating Rhode Island’s historic landmarks, geographic entities and regional culture.
Gemma Roman, author of THE YEARS OF US, deserves a standing ovation for winning her first NaNoWriMo award by accomplishing 50,045 words in 29 days as of 11/29! By her own admission during the event, “This month has been hectic as I decided to build and launch my website, participate in the NaNoWriMo challenge for the first time, and put in hours at my day job as retail store manager. The author earned an MA and Doctorate at University of Calgary, Alberta, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Poetry. There’s no telling what her next achievements will be.
Aleigha Siron, author of MY HIGHLANDER. Following the recent discovery of distant Scottish ancestors, she embarked on a trip to the Highlands. Although she had already developed the characters for her featured book, a trip to the Highlands enriched the characters and enhanced the story direction in her first full-length Romance novel. “Who doesn't desire a guaranteed happy-ever-after scenario?" The author is working on a prequel and another time-travel novel set in a later period than 1705 Scottish Highlands. Her poetry has appeared in numerous anthologies and university presses over the past few decades under her alter ego’s name.
Barbara Spencer, author of BROKEN (Coming of Age/Teen & Young Adult), a novel which was a finalist in the Fiction category of the Book Excellence Awards. Also an award-winning children's author, she has 12 books to her name! She received the Bronze medal for ‘The Amazing Brain of O C Longbotham’ at the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This same book was also a finalist in the Peoples Book Prize Winter 2014-15. The author is frequently invited to schools to either read her children’s books aloud or talk about the creative writing process.
Miichael Wills, author of ONE DECENT THING in the genre of Thriller/Terrorism, Michael Wills has a writing repertoire with latitude. His teaching career included time working in rural Sweden, a period which first sparked his now enduring interest in Scandinavian history and culture—an interest that after many years of research, both academic and in the field, led him to write several novels set in the Viking period. “I had a bizarre but very useful experience a few years ago when researching for a Viking novel. I decided to follow a Viking sailing route in my little sailing boat to an island in Sweden which used to be a major trading town over 1000 years ago, and, after a difficult voyage I landed on a small jetty with the help of three strangers. When the tourists had left at night, my wife and I found ourselves the only two not dressed as Vikings, among 300 who were.” This author is living proof that imagination will get you far!
One of 12 authors from around the world who took Cyber Monday by storm at our live 24-hr. event, my respect and admiration for each author in the group increased by leaps and bounds during our engagement. Thank you, Alex, for envisioning and executing a collaborative endeavor of magnitude.
Until our next venture …
Merry Christmas from 12 authors around the world!
Merry Christmas from 12 authors around the world:
http://tinyurl.com/j6wjlt9
Buoyed by holiday spirit and team cooperation, each of us did our share to publicize the event well in advance. Here is the historic link leading to interesting, informative, and interactive posts created by each author for our welcome guests:
EVENT:
https://www.facebook.com/events/22458...
Here is our landing page from which avid readers can access each of our 12 books sold at Amazon by clicking on a book cover: http://bit.ly/12best-books
My decision to write this blog is based on my own fascination with “the story behind the book” you won’t find in any synopsis or back-cover bio. Based on that premise, and keeping matters brief, my sincerest intention is to pay tribute to each author’s uniqueness. Intrigued by what I discovered during our Christmas Shtick, a blog was born:
Alex Abaz, author of CATCH THE SPARK WITHIN started off her shtick by sharing photos capturing the beauty and splendor of Toronto, Canada where she resides. Throughout her time slot she presented intriguing photos or videos as backdrop for focal points generating discussion about optimizing our prospects for selling. A hardcore entrepreneur who’s built companies from the ground up, the author has published numerous books on an array of subjects: Internet marketing and poetry & photography. Her sci-fi manuscript, ‘Sweepers,’ is halfway there. She has the uncanny ability to spark interest in many areas of expertise!
Jacqueline Creek, author of THE GIRL WITH THE EMERALD BROOCH, started her own fancy-dress costume manufacturing business and opened a retail outlet, both which grew rapidly, requiring a work force of over thirty people. Supplying many other UK shops with her costumes and exhibiting at Birmingham and London--“I made Pudsey Bear costumes for the BBC along with some of the tatty ones for ‘Last of the Summer Wine.’ After selling her business in 2012, she decided to develop her talents further by joining writing and poetry groups. Members encouraged her to write her life story after hearing her first chapter, and she was presented with a Silver Quill award. Hence, the novel featured on our landing page!
Lisa Dyer, author of SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GONE, composed a novel that started off as a spec script which earned Second Place in the Prequel to Cannes screenwriting contest, becoming one of 25 scripts competing in the BAFTA/Rocliffe New Writing Forum, before finding a home in print and e-Book with Crooked Cat Books. Featuring characters whose teen years span the late Seventies and early Eighties, the author’s all-time favorite bands of those eras manifest themselves through Hal, the main character who’s into punk/ska/reggae music. No surprise, the book title was inspired by hard-rock song, “Since You Been Gone.”
Vonnie Hughes, author of MR. MONFORT’S MARRIAGE—“I write Regency and Victorian Romantic Suspense and Contemporary Suspense. I try to make my historicals meaty without being didactic. Rules are the bane of my existence. Often those writing rules take me on a journey I did not expect. Ask any writer. I’m a pantster, but I still have to abide by rules such as external and internal goals, motivation and conflict – the stuff that strikes fear into all writers … my writing seems to lend itself to the twists and turns of warped minds à la Ruth Rendell and Jeffrey Deaver.” An artist in the true sense of the word, Vonnie is happiest when she reigns as typist, hammering out a few more lines of psychological suspense.
Catherine Kullmann, author of THE MURMUR OF MASKS, exemplifies a historical fiction writer who is fastidious in perfecting her craft. “I keep a detailed list of all the names I use in a book, broken down into main characters, minor characters and walk-on parts. I also keep a master list of names used in all books. Because I write what I describe as a “loose series” set in the same society, walk-ons in one book may have a leading role in another. I also keep a list of residences.” Besides plotting and reveling in the challenge of evoking a historic era for characters to behave authentically in their period, she can also reproduce an original plum pudding served by Mrs. Cratchit in ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Sean MacCotter, author of OBLIGATION FLIGHT (A Jack Riley Mystery), writes and self-publishes historical fiction novels with heavy doses of adventure and mystery stirred in. Residing in Maryland, the Bay frequently finds its way into his novels. Having written four novels in the last eighteen months, he shared his daily routine—“I try to start at 6 AM weekdays and write for at least two hours. If I get rolling, I'll go for more. Generally, I shoot for a chapter a day. However, I spend at least as much time researching as I do writing. Then editing adds to that, of course. And, I belong to a really tough Writers Group who makes me add more feelings to my characters. I have one noteworthy ancestor (out of thousands), who fit into the plotline of ‘The Key Trilogy,’ of which ‘The Gentleman Adventurer’ is the second book. My other books aren't focused on relatives.” Clearly, this author’s imagination takes flight!
Cathy McGough, author of A MATHEMATICAL STATE OF GRACE: Book One: Fragment, refers to herself as a genre-jumper, having written several books in various categories. She revealed that poetry is her first love, having dreamed of publishing a book called, ‘Painting with Words,’ when she was a teenager. Equally noteworthy, the author takes a unique approach in her INTERVIEW Series featuring “Legendary Authors from Beyond,” where she conducts extensive research in order to flesh out her posthumous subjects so that she actually feels she’s met them all. This author has mastered the knack of infusing new life into beloved and bygone writers of long ago.
Eva Pasco, author of AN ENLIGHTENING QUICHE. I was featured in TIME Magazine shortly after the publication of my first novel in 2008. Eight years later, a “quiche” rose to the occasion. My character-driven novels host personas who plunge the depths of despair in their darkest hours prior to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel through redemption and empowerment. My books are also distinguished for incorporating Rhode Island’s historic landmarks, geographic entities and regional culture.
Gemma Roman, author of THE YEARS OF US, deserves a standing ovation for winning her first NaNoWriMo award by accomplishing 50,045 words in 29 days as of 11/29! By her own admission during the event, “This month has been hectic as I decided to build and launch my website, participate in the NaNoWriMo challenge for the first time, and put in hours at my day job as retail store manager. The author earned an MA and Doctorate at University of Calgary, Alberta, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Poetry. There’s no telling what her next achievements will be.
Aleigha Siron, author of MY HIGHLANDER. Following the recent discovery of distant Scottish ancestors, she embarked on a trip to the Highlands. Although she had already developed the characters for her featured book, a trip to the Highlands enriched the characters and enhanced the story direction in her first full-length Romance novel. “Who doesn't desire a guaranteed happy-ever-after scenario?" The author is working on a prequel and another time-travel novel set in a later period than 1705 Scottish Highlands. Her poetry has appeared in numerous anthologies and university presses over the past few decades under her alter ego’s name.
Barbara Spencer, author of BROKEN (Coming of Age/Teen & Young Adult), a novel which was a finalist in the Fiction category of the Book Excellence Awards. Also an award-winning children's author, she has 12 books to her name! She received the Bronze medal for ‘The Amazing Brain of O C Longbotham’ at the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This same book was also a finalist in the Peoples Book Prize Winter 2014-15. The author is frequently invited to schools to either read her children’s books aloud or talk about the creative writing process.
Miichael Wills, author of ONE DECENT THING in the genre of Thriller/Terrorism, Michael Wills has a writing repertoire with latitude. His teaching career included time working in rural Sweden, a period which first sparked his now enduring interest in Scandinavian history and culture—an interest that after many years of research, both academic and in the field, led him to write several novels set in the Viking period. “I had a bizarre but very useful experience a few years ago when researching for a Viking novel. I decided to follow a Viking sailing route in my little sailing boat to an island in Sweden which used to be a major trading town over 1000 years ago, and, after a difficult voyage I landed on a small jetty with the help of three strangers. When the tourists had left at night, my wife and I found ourselves the only two not dressed as Vikings, among 300 who were.” This author is living proof that imagination will get you far!
One of 12 authors from around the world who took Cyber Monday by storm at our live 24-hr. event, my respect and admiration for each author in the group increased by leaps and bounds during our engagement. Thank you, Alex, for envisioning and executing a collaborative endeavor of magnitude.
Until our next venture …
Merry Christmas from 12 authors around the world!
Cooperation and Comradery
A former elementary school teacher, cooperative learning played a key role in my third-grade classroom. The banner suspended from the top of the front wall captioned the theme in our learning environment—“Compete with yourself; cooperate with each other.”
This week in real time:
July 12th – The cutoff in voting for authors who are semifinalists in the “Golden Box Books Quill Award”. I sure hope my Contemporary Women’s Fiction novel, ‘An Enlightening Quiche,’ is one of the finalists announced on August 1st.
http://www.goldenboxbooks.com/golden-...
Nevertheless, cooperation and comradery in the Indie author community got it nominated. The judges who read my book nominated it one of the semifinalists. I’m very grateful and honored my book is amongst an impressive roster.
The way I roll, it was very difficult for me to ask for the popular vote, though I recognized I had to in order to make the most of a golden opportunity. Fortunately, one could vote for more than one book which enabled me to give a shout out to those few books I’d read and reviewed.
By and large, cooperation and comradery are prevalent among those who comprise the Indie community. I’m always glad to cast my vote for a book at the request of a fellow Indie if I’m familiar with it from author takeovers, or its reputation among readers precedes it.
Oftentimes, it’s cooperation and comradery among fellow Indies that keep our books in the public eye. Only another writer knows the anguish and struggle to publish and market a book despite the vagaries of life which compete against us to do so. Only another writer understands the importance of mutual support while seeking recognition. Whether or not my book wins any award, pales in comparison to my self-respect in the Indie community.
