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It's autumn, 1960, and JFK's presidential campaign heralds revolutionary changes in the American social and cultural landscape. In a specialized inner city Detroit high school, four teenage girls have established the roots of lasting friendship. Their backgrounds are different, but their passion for classical music and angst over raging hormones link them irrevocably. In the midst of this milieu, four girlfriends maintain their mutual love and trust, and resolve to remain loyal "FourEver." By Erica Miner. Order.
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Relative Danger,
by June Shaw -- first
book in a series featuring a spunky widow with attitude who "thinks" she
wants to avoid her hunky ex-lover so she can rediscover herself. But
he opens Cajun restaurants in all the places she travels -- and she is so
bad at avoiding tempting dishes and men.
The Creative Writer. Drama, comedy, horror, mystery, slice of life, fantasy . . . This anthology of fiction and poetry has it all! ~~~ Come join my fellow authors and me at the LA Times Festival of Books. If you don't live in Los Angeles, plan a trip. We always have sunshine in April!
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Links to Books, Authors and Good ReadingThis section is full of a variety of great books, book fairs and even a reading-related calendar for you to explore. Take your time. Have fun. If you think your link or someone else's should be here because it will help a writer, let's talk about it. Please come back to visit often.FICTIONAll Books Mysterious and Scary Unfinished Business - ISBN 1893302687 by Elizabeth Lucas-Taylor Adventure/Intrigue: Follow Lindsay and Griffin as they thwart political assassinations, and work to resolve some 'unfinished business' of their own. Judith Woolcock Colombo, author of The Fablesinger and Night Crimes, an excellent psycho-thriller.
Wearing the Spider
-ISBN: 978-1-934291-05-4 by Susan Schaab:
Her
identity hijacked, framed for murder by a colleague, a lawyer fights
to prove her innocence.
Rose Marie Wolf writes paranormal werewolf books called The Moon Series. She also blogs at www.RoseMarieWolf.blogspot.com.
Discover
secret of the true identify and motives of the Tennessee Bell
Witch in the book called
The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last!
The True Story Of A Poltergeist
by DJ Lyons. ISBN
#1614744774
 Midnight
Hours - suspense/mystery/thriller by Vivian Gilbert Zabel.
While struggling to recover from a debilitating gunshot wound,
homicide lieutenant Martin Rogers discovers an on-line "interest"
may be a serial killer. Martin must find this killer before he
becomes the next victim.
Published by
www.4rvpublishingllc.com .
All Things Romantic Discover a novel by Cynthianna Appel and receive another e-book at no cost.
Be My Valentine (ISBN
1-931742-07-3 ) by Jane Beckenham. A time travel/romance set in the
days of pirates raging across the Caribbean seas. A story of hope
and the search for everlasting love - before history catches up.
Always a Bridesmaid (ISBN 1-932695-18-4) by Jane Beckenham. Set in the heartland of New Zealand, Always A Bridesmaid encapsulates life and love's challenges. Starting over, learning to trust again and daring to gamble on love.
Woman of Valor (ISBN 1-931742-72-3) by Janelle Benham.
Travelling back in time to the Roman occupation of Judea, Woman of
Valor is the story of two fated lovers who struggle to come to terms
with their past, and their present, with the things they cannot
change and things they must accept.
Jenny's Legacy,
ISBN: 1-59414-433-8 by Cassandra Barnes, is a contemporary sweet
romance featuring a psychic heroine.
The Bodyguard and
the Rock Star, Book 3 of the Bodyguard Series by
Christy Tillery
French.
Protection specialist
Natasha Chamberlain thinks guarding a
Science Fiction Infinite Space, Infinite God, by Karina and Robert Fabian, editors: Fifteen stories that explore space and time, chimeras, genetically altered humans, aliens -- and the Catholic Church. 
Flight of the Gryphon (ISBN-13: 978-1-55404-451-1) by Kathe Gogoleski. A time traveler falls in love with a woman from the past. Story Collections 3 a.m. (ISBN: 0595357865) by Dallas Woodburn. Critics rave this collection of short stories "shines with both humor and poignancy" and "celebrates the beauty and humor of everyday life." A portion of the proceeds go towards the Write On Scholarship Fund for young writers.
 The
Creative Writer: A Lucky Man & Shatter with other stories and poems.
This collection of fiction and poetry has something for everyone
whether it's drama, comedy, fantasy, horror, suspense or slice of
life you crave!
A southern anthology,
edited by Kathy Rhodes. It includes 28 sotires, 28
poems, 28 writers, all collected from a
Southern Journal,
an online journal.
MAINSTREAM FOR ALL AGES
Frantic (ISBN 13) 9780955367229 by Frances Lynn is a book set in th early '70s. It's nostalgia for survivors and their children, who want to know why their hippy-hearted parents are still stuck in their flower-power time-warp.
Road Queens
(ISBN 1932993304) by Catherine MacDonald. This is a
multi-layered novel about four women who abandon their lives
and take to the highways.
 Coming Home (ISBN1-932993347) by Catherine MacDonald. From Boston to the countryside of the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this is a novel of love, family relationships, and inner strength.
A Mouth Full of Shell (ISBN 1-928973-44-2) by Connie Gotsch from is a main stream contemporary novel about a woman learning to fight for what she wants, and the life encounters that give her the information and courage to do what she wants to do. Snap Me a Future (ISBN 193014-14-4) by Connie Gotsch is a psychological thriller about a woman rebuilding her life after a serious injury, and with her own resources and the help of friends, finding the courage to get out there and do what she wants.
 The Kahills of Willow Walk (ISBN: 0-9769989-2-0) by S.K. Hamilton. Can the enduring love of family heal a heart gone astray and survive the insane, vindictive actions of one of its own?
This site lists all of the books by Philip Harris, his latest news and his newsletter. An autographed copy of Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawaii-Her Epic Journey by Linda Ballou maybe purchased on Linda’s site with free shipping anywhere in the world. www.lindaballouauthor.com.
TOLERANCE-FOCUSED LITERATURE The Immigrants' Daughter (ISBN 978-1-59113-773-X) by Mary Terzian is a compendium of memoirs on growing up in Egypt, during World War II, in an Armenian community of escapees from genocide. The protagonist breaks gender and oppression barriers to pursue her dreams and take charge of her own destiny.
First the
Raven by Leora
Krygier is a novel with a voice all its own that
examines the corrosive quality of bigotry that festers among
those of with the same dreams, those of the same religion,
those very souls who should support one another.
This Is the
Place
ISBN: 1588513521 AmErica House
By Carolyn Howard-Johnson. "When you live amidst beauty sometimes
 you don't recognize
discrimination and, if you do, you prefer not to acknowledge
it." A young journalist realizes that because she is half
Mormon and half Protestant she is not suitable material for
love. She delves into her Mormon heritage and journals her way
through prejudice into redemption. She learns to mend her own
life when she finds she cannot mend her world. This novel, set
in Salt Lake City in the 50s, reveals not only complexities of
the heart but the secrets of what some consider a mysterious
place and culture. "This is the Place" has won eight awards
including the Critics' Choice award. Find more on this book on
this site.
Click Here for Carolyn Howard-Johnson's essays and poetry related to tolerance, peace, Utah and more.
POETIC DISCOVERIES (Not Only Poetry) Dreams of Grandeur, a book of poetry by Amber A. Whitman. Tracings, A Chapbook of Poetry ISBN: 1-59924-017-3 Finishing Line Press. Tracings touches chords--both major and minor--for readers interested in nostalgia, tolerance, culture and aging. The author traces her life's experiences and for her it feels like "a movie reel running backwards." Tracings was named to the Compulsive Readers' Ten Best Reads list. Read more on this site. Cherished Pulse is an e-chapbook of unconventional love poetry by Magdalena Ball and Carolyn Howard-Johnson. Read more about it on this site. Quark Soup by Magdalena Ball uses the strange anti-matter world of astrophysics and quantum physics to capture the bonds that tie human beings together. Cat-House Sonnets, 100 poems celebrating cats. ISBN-13: 978-0971069640 by Margy Ohring. Winner of a Muse Medallion from the Cat Writers Association, Cat-House Sonnets depicts all aspects of cat behavior in sonnet form. Poems include litterbox behavior, food preferences, interaction with other cats and the great love the author has for her feline companions. You will find your cat in the pages of this book. My Whispers' - A Most Unusual Collection of Poetic Vignettes of the Holy Spirit's whispers directly to you through Susan E. Waldrop. ISBN-10: 0975867717. ISBN-13: 978-0975867716. Susan E. has received seven International Angel Awards for Excellence in Media and nominated for a Telly for her first film; 'A Peace of Jackie'.
Dessa Reed is a poet and poetry editor at The Desert Woman. Find her at http://www.dessareed.net/ . Humor
MILITARY BOOKS or BOOKS BY MILITARY WRITERS Several books in this slide show fit are books that fit this category plus several are winners of awards from the Military Writers Society of America.
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I Don’t Want to be Your Guru, but I Have Something to Say by Joyce Shafer: A reader says, “... absolutely wonderful with simple, but practical life-affirming messages. [Joyce] reminds me of some of my favorite authors such as Richard Bach and Jane Roberts. The message contained in this special book will remind you of the remarkable person you've always been; and as you remember, you will take the necessary steps to follow the star that has always been shining within you."~ John Harricharan, Author of “When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat” (Paperback/download and preview chapter available at http://www.lulu.com/content/773467)
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How to Have What You REALLY Want by Joyce Shafer: A reader says, "... I found that [Joyce's] book is not a typical workbook, but a guide---a guide to who I am and a guide for me. Basically, this guide is my life map---where I was, am, and where I am going to arrive. I would highly recommend this guide to all, regardless of where you are in life. As we all know, we sometimes get off direction. Let this book put you back on your map of life. (Paperback/download and preview chapter available at http://www.lulu.com/content/796351)
Do's and Don'ts for the
First, Second and Third Wives by Juliet Gipson, MA. Required reading
by a percentage of the population that is growing all the time.
Integrity: Do You Have It? (2nd edition) is authored by
Dennis Aubuchon.
"A much-needed book for these times." ~ CHJ
I Need to be SAFE: I’m Worth
It! by
Janet Goliger. ISBN 13: 978-0-9768273-2-0. Empower your children with
self-defense techniques that work; teach them to defend themselves in
any threatening situation while learning in a non-threatening
environment. The key to our children’s safety is to give them these
specific survival tools so that they never enter that car, never grab
that hand, and so they know how to get away before they are grabbed.
Successful Meetings: How to Plan, Prepare, and Execute Top-Notch business Meetings by Shri Henkel. ISBN 9780910627917. I am quoted in this book, so I'm a bit prejudice, but I feel safe in saying it is packed with practical tips for making meeting fruitful and keeping them from being a snooze. Authors can use this book to help plan their readings, seminars and classes.
RIGHT TO RECOVER: Winning the
Political and Religious Wars over Stem Cell Research in America
by
Yvonne Perry. Read a review at Carolyn's
The New Book
Review blog.
Blended
Families: An Anthology (ISBN-13: 978-0-9786066-0-2) edited by
Valerie Coleman is a
book of essays from biological and stepparents, children and other
family members. The book expresses the anxiety and fulfillment of
stepfamily life and concludes with snippets of lessons learned that are
humorous, anecdotal and inspirational.
Joyce White, author of Sculpting the Heart: Surviving Depression with Art Therapy can be found
Biographies
Memoirs
The Dog Diet: A Memoir, What My Dog Taught Me About Shedding Pounds, Licking Stress, and Getting a New Leash On Life (ISBN O-7573-0394-3) by Patti Lawson A touching and funny story how a little shelter dog transformed the author's life. http://www.thedogdiet.com/
Down on the Farm: One American Family's Dream by Sue Glasco. ISBN: 1-4137-7727-9. A great book for picking-up and putting-down reading since each chapter contains several short complete segments. This memoir of a young farm family is enjoyed by both young parents who are rearing children now and also by those older who like going down the 1960s memory lane. The universal struggle of a family striving to achieve a dream brings chuckles and an occasional tear.
Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister’s Memoir is a powerful and inspiring memoir of family love, loss and survival. A must read for any woman on her own heroine’s journey. It’s Eva Longoria’s favorite new read – she’s optioned the film rights. Celine Dion wrote the foreword. Angela Lansbury couldn’t put it down. “This memoir is an astounding testament to the strength of family, but also to the reality of illness and a person’s spiritual growth...readers will not be able to put the book down. One can’t help but be moved in reading it.” ~ Book Review Journal
CHILDREN'S and YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
Flying
Hugs and Kisses
by Jewel
Sample.
How do you tell a child their baby brother or sister is not coming
home from the hospital? How could this happen? Where did the
baby go? Parents in the midst of their grief must come up with
answers to their children's questions. Flying Hugs and Kisses
answers these questions with compassion and hope.
Available at Book
stores in English and Spanish.
ISBN 1-59879--119-2
Trockle is by Holly Jahangiri, ISBN 978-0-9797513-2-5 (listening ages 2 - 5; reading ages 6 - 8) by Holly Jahangiri, illustrated by Jordan M. Vinyard. Stephen is afraid of the monster under the bed. What he doesn't realize is Trockle, the little monster under the bed, is afraid of him, the big monster over the bed. Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com
Al
- the- Gator and Freddy Frog by Doc Gater,
ISBN 978-0-9797513-0-1 (listening
ages 3 - 5; reading ages 6 - 10) by Doc Gator, illustrated by Randy
Zabel. Al-the-Gator wonders how a slimy little frog
could ever save his life. Learn More, at the back of the book, gives
additional information about alligators and frogs.
Published
by
www.4rvpublishingllc.com .Sad Sam and the Magic Cookies by Stacy Quest and edited by Jill Ronsley was First Runner Up at the 2007 New York Book Festival in the Children's Section.
Lion in the Living Room by Coebach McKinna ISBN 978-0-9797513-4-9 (listening ages 2 - 5; reading ages 6 - 8) by Caelaach (Kelly) McKinna, illustrated by A.R. Stone. Sometimes the animals take over the house, starting with the lion in the living room. Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com .
TATO:
(ISBN 1-59088-564-3) by Kathe Gogolewski
tells how a boy's magic
gets him in and out of trouble. A children's fantasy adventure.
Zachary
Goes Treasure Hunting
by Robin Falls. With a little imagination,
Zachary travels throughout the world in search of treasures. To
Zachary's mother, a treasure is a bargain found at auctions;
garage sales; flea markets; even on the side of the road in a
trash pile. Will Zachary's lucky, Russian stone help them locate
what they are looking for? Join the treasure hunt and find out.
An Odd Fable by Norma J. Sundberg with illustrations by Esther M. Leiper: An Odd Fable is the story of a princess who solves a serious situation with a dilapidated drawbridge in the little round Kingdom of Odd. ISBN 13: 978-0-9776958-5-0
The
Base Stealers Club - ISBN 978-1-84728-220-0 (young adult/juvenile,
ages 10 - 14) by V. Gilbert Zabel. Someone is stealing from the
locker rooms during baseball games. The Jonesville Chargers want the
thief found because only bases should ever be stolen. However, when the
person stealing is revealed, the team finds circumstances make a
difference. Published by
www.4rvpublishingllc.com .
Case
of the Missing Coach - ISBN 978-0-9797513-1-8 (young adult/juvenile,
ages 10 - 14) by V. Gilbert Zabel. Someone wants to Jonesville
Chargers not to win the championship and threatens the team. When the
team doesn't lose or forfeit, their coach is kidnapped. Will the team
find the coach in time, or will their dreams be dashed, perhaps forever?
Published by
www.4rvpublishingllc.com .
Bubba
and Giganto: Odds Against Us - ISBN 978-0-9797513-6-3 (young
adult/juvenile ages 10 - 13) by Lea Schizas. Bubba arrives
at a new school, expecting
to be bullied as usual because of his name. The first day he literally
runs into the biggest kid there, who becomes his best friend. Two young
men, used to being the brunt of bullying, band together to beat the odds
against them. Published by
www.4rvpublishingllc.com .
State of Wilderness - ISBN
978-0-9797513-5-6 (young adult/juvenile, ages 10 - 12) by Elysabeth
Eldering, illustrated by Aidana WillowRaven. Friends play a game and are
given clues to discover the correct state. State of Wilderness is the
first in the series of 50 books, one for each state. As the members of
the Geography Detective Squad work their way through the fifty
Seasonal
Christmas
Cookies Are for Giving is a celebration of family, friends and
the joy of giving. Stories, recipes, tips and more...
Smells of cinnamon...cookie cutters...rolling and baking...eating
dough....By Kristin Johnson and Mimi Cummins.
This list includes personal recommendations and input from those fairs I've visited, or participated in.
WRITERS WHO SERVE READERS
Kristin Johnson writes poems, toasts, and invitations for your celebrations--from weddings to roasts.
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am on the advisory board of this exceptional group. That's my
disclaimer. But I'd say this in any case: Readers will love
The
Spirited Woman Circle series of CDs featuring interviews of
famous women in literature like agent Lisa Hagan and author Janet
Fitch. Nancy Mills is founder and editor.
Sylvia McClain edits the Scribal News Calendar. She lists literary events of every ilk by region and that makes it easy for you, the reader, to find something fun in your area. To subscribe to this newsletter, send blank email to sylmcclain@juno.com with “Subscribe Scribal News” in the subject line.
Fran Halpern hosts her lively, often funny Beyond Words, a show for literary toilers and word lovers which airs Saturdays at 2 P.M. on KCLU, an NPR affiliate: 88.3 in Ventura County & 102.3 in Santa Barbara County. Calls and e-mail responses are welcome during and after the broadcast at 805/493-9200. She has interviewed Ray Bradbury, Sue Grafton, Clive Cussler, Stephen J Cannell, Ben Kingsley,the late Charles Schulz, Dean Koontz, Jane Fonda, Tab Hunter, Carolyn Howard-Johnson and many others including screenwriters, literary agents, publishers, novelists, poets, politicians, and biographers. Tune in on radio or on the web
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Reader's Tip If you hate propaganda, read no farther. I believe that every reading club, book club, and yes, individual reader, should choose a book by an author they've never read at least once a year. Yep, and I believe they should buy it, not borrow it, though I have nothing against passing books around, it isn't the healthiest practice for the publishing industry. Then, if the reader (or club) likes the book, I believe they should logon to Amazon.com or BN.com and write a little review. Then they should write an e-mail and tell one other reading friend about it. And then they can go to be that night (this one night of the year) knowing that they have done something to encourage new talent and to keep our free press free and healthy enough to continue to publish books of all stripes, not only the ones that promise to be blockbusters. Our freedom of ideas depends on that. Find at least one tip on writing, promotion or tech on every page of this Web site.
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