Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Author of the Day

Janelle Gabay


My love for writing began many years ago in college, first at Rollins College then second at the University of South Florida. However, it wasn’t until my daughter’s eighth-grade project on the Civil War that I began to create a full novel.  Somehow reading about the horrors and extreme bravery of that war conjured up my society of immortals that are now the subject of my series, which ironically has nothing to do with the Civil War.  Before that, I guess you could say I was a tennis mom and a stage mom.  I have two amazing athletes and one talented actor for children.  I look back and wish that I had started writing at a younger age, but honestly believe that it is my experiences with my husband and our crazy children that helped shape my stories and make them great. Having had to share a home with contrasting personalities both human and canine are what fill my stories with the little details that are relatable to readers.  Also having had exposure to many diverse people and places because my dad was in the air force and my children played tennis tournaments in unique destinations both in and out of the United States has also helped round out my characters, enrich my settings and heighten my arcs.  I’m a hands on learner so using my life experiences, diving into self-publishing and erring as I go is what suits me best.  I might stumble along the way, but I enjoy both the ups and downs of my journey.  Like I tell my kids: winning is sweet if it cost you blood, sweat, and tears along the way.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Check out Riley Marie Staggs page on FB.  She has some secrets she is keeping.
OK, I found something really different and unique.  Everyone knows a glass of wine and a good book is a great combination.  Well this company Italian company decided to merge the 2.  Check it out on Bustle here:  Wine Bottles Wrapped in Books




Friday, November 11, 2016

Author of the Day

Wendy Owens


This is a little different 'Author of the Day' article.  Wendy writes YA Fantasy and she has a Romance series out.  She has 16 books she considers "The Greatest Books" ever written.  

  1. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
  2. Under Different Stars by Amy Bartol
  3. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mahi
  4. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
  5. Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas
  6. Law of Moses by Amy Harmon
  7. The 5 Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson
  8. Storm Front by Jim Butcher
  9. Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
  10. BFG by Roald Dahl
  11. ARV-3 Cameo Ranae
  12. Smokeless Fire by Samantha Young
  13. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
  14. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
  15. Bring Me Back by Micalea Smeltzer
  16. Never Too Far by Abbi Glines
These are the books that inspired Wendy to start writing, keep writing, try new genres and more.  You can find out her thoughts on the above books and why they are on her list check Wendy's favorite books  You can also sign up for her newsletter there.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Have you voted in the Goodreads Best Books of 2016 yet?   Better get over there and cast your votes for the books you loved this last year.  Here is the link to make it easy: