Monday, February 15, 2016
Sunday, February 14, 2016
EMERGENCY!
CAN YOU HELP?
Hi this is Russell Cobble, he suffers from congestive heart failure. He is in dire need of funds to help him with his medical bills, vehicle repairs and to pay for a cell phone so he can call people to schedule appointments at doctor's offices and to see his two daughters or in case he needs an ambulance.
He is 55 years old and lives by himself. He has had many tragedies in his life. For 40 years he was a brick layer in Kentucky. His mother recently passed away and it added to his burdens. Russell is a humble man who cares deeply for his family and friends.
Please if you can see it in your heart to even give a dollar to his go fun me account it would be greatly appreciated. We love him so much and do not want to lose him before we have to.
Bless you!
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
CRYSTAL MILES GAUTHIER
Award Winning Novelist
Crystal lives in Louisville, Kentucky with three cats and her husband Joe. She loves to travel, go to different restaurants, read about the past, write about the past, crochet and spend time with family. A generous person who loves to help people. Check out her links below.
She adores making new online friends.
Troianne book #1 in The Time Travel Society Series
Available in Ebook, Paperback and Audible Recordings.
He said all the right things... Then left her alone. Troianne Shelden is your everyday, intelligent student. With a love for history and stunning figure, she's a catch for any guy. But after a night of passion with a handsome stranger, introduced to her by their mutual friends, she finds herself pregnant with nowhere to turn for advice. Her parents passed away long ago and, soon after Troianne finds out she's pregnant, her grandmother passes, too. Left with a large inheritance, she looks forward to life with her new baby. Fate takes the wheel when she goes into labor. On her way to the hospital, she passes out from intense pain and wakes up in a very different place... The next thing she knows, she's hearing carriage wheels and voice shouting for help. Lightning illuminates the inside of what was, only moments before, the back of a taxi cab. When the door opens, she's greeted by a handsome man dressed like he stepped out of the past. In shock, she realizes that she's somehow traveled back in time-- ...and she has no idea how to return.
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Diana's Magic book #2 in The Time Travel Society Series
Available in Ebook, Paperback and Audible Recordings.
Finding Her True Potential. “Diana Elizabeth, you are a very powerful sorceress, it is true. And you may not ever need to know these things. However, there may come a time in your life when knowledge of this backwards way of doing things could come in handy, when your powers are diminished and you cannot perform to your full ability.” “Aunt, when would that possibly ever happen to me?” “Diana it could happen anytime a demon is near or a follower has attached itself to you.” Being one of the most powerful sorceresses in the world is a challenge for sixteen year old Diana. Still haunted by the evil forces who kidnapped her in infancy, she is taught to fight those who want to steal from her everything she loves. One night during what was supposed to be a teenagers rebellious night out, she encounters a sight that rocks her to her knees. Diana runs away angry, veering off the normal path, a small accident leaves her unconscious. When she wakes she finds herself in a strange new place. Everyone seems to be joyful and content in this place called Shae’lan. What awaits Diana in this happy place will not only leave her wanting more, it will also have her questioning her life’s decisions. Two men will determine Diana’s fate. One is Evil, One is Good. Both will be a factor in determining the rest of her life.
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Rheanon's Heart book #3 in The Time Travel Society Series
Available in Ebook, Paperback and Audible Recordings.
Rheanon Donatesu taught at a prestigious girls school in London. She prided her self in being able to take a young woman under her wing to teach her about science and mostly how to be a leader of women. Clearly an independent woman. Rheanon had always been wild and impetuous. She could turn stone into dust and best anyone at whist, even play cards with the finest gentleman in England and win. What she couldn’t do is wait any longer for the man she loved to come back to her. She tried her hardest to find out where he was, writing letters and talking to his dear mother who was her aunt by marriage.
Rheanon tried even hard to keep her special abilities a secret. Their were only a few who knew about her sorcery Those were the Five Stars.
Her arch nemesis went missing one night during one of the card games. No one could find out who took Miss Lisbeth Ashley. That is until a Bow Street Runner comes knocking on Rheanon’s door asking too many questions. Then another pulls her right off of the street for questioning. This one vowed he would have her in his bed. He would have a hard time convincing her.
Why on earth would they suspect Rheanon? Only one person knows and that person is closer to Rheanon than anybody suspected.
Rheanon tried even hard to keep her special abilities a secret. Their were only a few who knew about her sorcery Those were the Five Stars.
Her arch nemesis went missing one night during one of the card games. No one could find out who took Miss Lisbeth Ashley. That is until a Bow Street Runner comes knocking on Rheanon’s door asking too many questions. Then another pulls her right off of the street for questioning. This one vowed he would have her in his bed. He would have a hard time convincing her.
Why on earth would they suspect Rheanon? Only one person knows and that person is closer to Rheanon than anybody suspected.
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Author Patricia Scholes is in the spotlight!
WELCOME PATRICIA TO
AUTHOR MIGRAINE CENTRAL!
When
did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
When
I was a little girl, before I could read, my aunt gave me a sheet of
newspaper that was all print without any pictures on it, maybe wants
ads. She gave me a box of crayons and told me to draw something. I
think she wanted me out of her hair. I drew a dog playing with a
little girl.
Later,
when shown the picture I had drawn, I realized that it was more than
a dog and a girl. I had drawn a story, using pictures because I
hadn’t any words I could write yet.
Later,
during a Meyers-Briggs marriage seminar, I discovered that my
personality type is always a writer. I can’t not write.
How
long does it take you to write a book?
About
a year. This year I tried to write three books in one year. They’re
garbage. I need the full year to let the stories mull, ferment,
combine and rearrange themselves into the stories they were meant to
be.
What
is your work schedule like when you're writing?
I
hate marketing, so I do it first thing in the morning. Then I spend
as much of the afternoon as I can writing. I also come back to my
book in the evenings.
What
would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I
can’t listen to music. To me, music is also a story, so I can’t
listen to the story while I write the one on my computer.
How
do your books get published?
Until
recently, I self-published everything. My friend published
traditionally, but didn’t really have much more success than I did
doing it all myself. Publishers seem to want the writer to learn a
new skill—marketing, which is very hard for most writers, like me.
So I figured if I had to learn this skill anyway, I would publish my
books myself.
I
had limited success, however. I’m not a very good marketer. When
people read my books, they tended to give me four- and five-star
reviews, so I began to ask for reviews.
I
went through a list of people, mostly writers, some bloggers,
reviewers, and a few publishers. I wrote all of them, including the
publishers, knowing full well that it was probably a wasted effort,
but I did it anyway. I told the publishers that I knew that
publishers didn’t usually review books, but that I was still
asking, and gave them my pitch. One publisher responded. She asked
to read more books in my series. Afterwards, satisfied, she offered
to publish my series.
Just
so that folks know, that never happens. Self-published authors don’t
get picked up by traditional publishers. But this one did. She, by
the way, was the only publisher who responded to my request for a
review.
So,
now I’m being re-published with Celestial Waters Publishing, and am
delighted, both with the two ladies who run the company, as well as
the process they use for editing and publishing. The first book in
my series, Her Darkest Beauty, will come out in a few
weeks. I’m thrilled!
Where
do you get your information or ideas for your books?
I
used to be a foster parent. I also used to supervise foster homes to
make sure the homes were compliant with state regulations. By the
way, the horror stories people hear about foster parents are news
because they’re rare. Most foster parents are heroes. They are
far more trained than any parents out there, and they deeply care
about children. Most kids tend to complain about foster parents
because they want their own parents to be healthy. They don’t want
to live with strangers, and I don’t blame them.
So,
this first book is the story of a girl who could have used good
foster parents, but she takes the protection of an evil entity
instead. The day she decides to get rid of it, her whole life turns
to chaos. It would kill her before it would let her go.
Most
of my stories come from questions: How would a world look that
depended on God instead of their own resources? They would certainly
be peaceful. But what if warlike race of beings decided to invade
them? How would that look?
By
that time, I had a whole series.
When
did you write your first book and how old were you?
This
first book was a long, evolving process. I was fifteen. That first
book never got published. Instead, it grew, changed, and grew again.
Then I won a short story contest, and used that story as the
background for my books. Some of the characters survived, but their
background story changed, which changed the story. It’s now over
fifty years later, and the book has finally grown up.
What
do you like to do when you're not writing?
I
garden. I grow my own herbs and vegetables, and sell herbal
preparations through a company called Willowbark Tea LLC. I also
like to do needlecrafts and sewing. And I read a lot. That’s what
good writers do. They read.
What
does your family think of your writing?
My
kids are all grown, and they live in two separates states, so I don’t
get to see them or their children or grandchildren very often. I
find that sad. But it does leave me time to write, because my
husband gives me time to do both my herbal business and write my
books. I have an amazing husband.
What
do my kids think of my writing? They’re proud of me, but I don’t
know if they read my stuff.
What
was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your
books?
The
characters come alive! They all have their own stories to tell, and
if I listen, they tell me the most incredible things.
The
second most surprising thing is that people actually like what I
write. I find that amazing.
How
many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I’ve
written ten books so far, three of which are still flying in a
holding pattern while I edit them. My favorite is Steps of the
Dance, the story of a little girl who comes into her own at a
very young age, too young, some may think. But she’s very unique,
and will hopefully fulfill an amazing purpose, should her enemies
allow her to live.
Do
you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so,
what are they?
First
of all, read. Good writers read. They read everything they can get
their hands on, including cereal boxes.
As
you read, ask yourself how did this author do? How did he or she
engage my interest? Are the characters real? Is the dialogue
stilted, or does it both define the character as well as the scene?
Is the author allowing me to experience the story, or is he or she
telling me the story? How does the author use words? Can I smell
the flowers and feel the rich, black soil in my hands? Is the sun
shining on my face and can I feel its warmth? Do I ache for a
resolution to this situation?
Finally,
write. You can write about anything, but learn to use your words to
answer the above questions, and any more that come to mind.
Did
I say anything about spelling and grammar? No, because you’ll
learn that as you go, or you’ll fail as a writer. Those are your
necessary tools. Just as a carpenter needs more than a saw and a
hammer, so you will need more than words and ideas. You must learn
your craft, and learn it better than 90% of the rest of the writers
out there. Sure, 80% better will probably get you published, and
true, most readers pay little attention to the quality of your
writing. But the better you are, the more successful you’ll
become. In other words, you’ll either be professional, or a hack.
Don’t
worry about an education. This is one profession where it doesn’t
matter. Your best qualifications are your stories. Make them sing.
Do
you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
This
is going to sound egocentric. But I’ve had comments like, “I
can’t put it down,” and “Surely, you’re going to write more.
Just because it’s the end of the book doesn’t mean it’s the end
of the series, does it?”
Do
you like to create books for adults?
I
create books about teens faced with difficult circumstances. What I
write is not graphic, but it does have some adult content and
concepts. I am unable to write children’s stories. By the same
token, neither do I write “adult” materials. My books are for
adults who enjoy reading PG13 stories.
What
do you think makes a good story?
Tension.
Your readers need to want to read further. You don’t want to
solve your problems, at least most of your problems until the end.
It also helps if your resolution has a bit of a twist.
As
a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?
I
wanted to become a writer. My parents discouraged me. According to
them, I needed to find a “real” profession, such as being a nurse
or a secretary. My father wanted me to become a scientist because he
was one. They never read my stories. It took me fifty years to
overcome their destructive input. This is not quite fair, though.
They grew up during the Depression. They valued practicality above
all else. Writing for a living isn’t practical.
I
also wanted to sing, and I do. For a very short time I sang
professionally, but I would rather sing for enjoyment than money.
For
an ever shorter time I illustrated my stories. I’m not a very good
artist. I doubt I would show you any of my drawings.
Briefly,
I considered becoming a botanist. I love working with plants. Then,
I realized that a scientist needed to get the math right, or expect
failure. I made Bs in math in school. That’s not good enough.
I
have a Master of Divinity degree, meaning I could pastor a church, if
the church would hire a short, fat old lady. So instead, I write
Bible studies, but I’ve only published one. I write the studies to
either solve a problem or to enlighten or educate members of my
congregation. I love teaching Bible.
Looking
back at what I’ve just written, I wonder if I’m ever going to
grow up.
Monday, February 8, 2016
THE OWL BRANCH PROMOTIONAL VIDEO!
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Friday, February 5, 2016
NEW RELEASES!
HELLO EVERYONE - here are some new releases to check out.
This is a children's book by best selling, award winning author Sandra Shrewsbury,
http://www.amazon.com/Clovers-Adventures-Sandra-Shrewsbury-ebook/dp/B01BFX0Q04/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1454682288&sr=8-4&keywords=Sandra+Shrewsbury
Clover is a bunny who lost his mother at birth. He is scared and needs someone to take care of him. He has to learn things on his own, and when he ventures out to find a family who will love him, he finds more than just someone to take care of him. He finds special friends who teach him what is more important in life.
This is a children's book by best selling, award winning author Sandra Shrewsbury,
http://www.amazon.com/Clovers-Adventures-Sandra-Shrewsbury-ebook/dp/B01BFX0Q04/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1454682288&sr=8-4&keywords=Sandra+Shrewsbury
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This is an Adult Book By Author Kenneth Donaldson of Australia, I am sure you will enjoy this book.
An inspiring novella containing eight short stories covering several methods which even the shiest among singles may be able to use as conversational starters for the chance of dating someone new, build stronger relations with an existing lover or even spice up the marriage just a little bit more.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Spotlight on Children's Book Author Meaghan Fisher
Interview:
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
Throughout the years I continued to write things now and then and had lots of poetry published from college on and won some poetry awards. I loved to write.
My
favorite thing in college was to write papers! I thought I was just a serious
student. However, when I was in Reno, NV tagging along on my husband’s business
trip, I was at the hotel with nothing to do and for years I had bounced around
thoughts of a children’s book about a little bunny. While at the hotel waiting
for my husband, I wrote the book I had thought about.
Later that night when my husband came back to
the hotel, I told him the crazy thing I just did, writing a children’s book,
and he asked to see it. It took him a while to convince me to let him look at
it but he did.
I sat on the edge of the hotel bed the whole time as he read it, biting my nails, which I don’t normally do. Then he looked up at me and in an instant my life changed forever…
He said
to me,” Meaghan this is what you were meant to do. This is your path from God,
you’re a writer!”
When I got back home, a few days later I ran into my past English Teacher, Linda Gallagher. I hadn’t seen her in years and she asked me what I was up to. She could tell I was holding something back when we were talking. She said, “That’s all good, now tell me what you have really have been up to!”
After all those years, she still knew me so well.
So, I told Linda about the silly thing I had done, writing a children’s book; and she insisted on seeing it.
A week later, she invited me over to her house and gave it back to me all marked up with red ink! I felt like I was in school again and about to admit defeat when she looked at me and said, “this is just the beginning and your first draft. You need to get this Published!”
That confirmed it for me, I was meant to be a writer!
How
long does it take you to write a book?
Since I have been writing since I was ten years old it doesn’t take me long to write a children’s book. I am very lucky.
I always tell people, “practice makes perfect” so for me, it normally takes me about thirty minutes to write a children’s book; and another thirty minutes of editing.
What is your work schedule like when you're writing?
It’s normally crazy. I write in-between events. I am booked five days a week and I’m traveling all the time and all over the U, and some out of the country events at times.
I have two children under five so it’s very hard to fit things in. I am normally writing in bed on my laptop when at home, in the morning or night, when I have a spare moment, which isn’t much.
Mostly, I get my main writing done at hotels on the road in between book signings and presentations on my little breaks or just late at night.
Actually, I just wrote this past July in Baltimore, MD my second Owlie Book, called, “Owlie Learns to Read” while touring. And I am still finishing the Tyler the Fish Series. I’m sure it will be finished in another hotel on the road. It’s nice to write while I’m touring because there are less distractions.
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I really don’t have one. I do feel that I write best when I am in the mood to write.
Right now, I am traditionally published via Gypsy Publications and happy with them. Some of my books are in hardback but all are available in paperback form. Right now I am working on publishing them as well via e-book with my publisher.
When did you write your first book and how old were you?
I wrote my first book which was a novel for teenagers/young adults when I was eleven years old. It’s never been published.
What
do you like to do when you're not writing?
I like to walk and get exercise. Though, I don’t have spare time hardly due to my work which really is 24-, and then I have my two kids. All of that keeps me so busy. It’s hard to do anything extra.
What does your family think of your writing?
My husband and kids are wonderfully supportive and love my books and stories. My husband, Tim Rowe is actually my Illustrator now for the past year and will be for the next three books coming soon.
My daughter is always waiting for new stories from me and she can’t wait to see them come to life when a new book of mine comes out. She may be five, but she is very much involved in the book publishing process for she’s our perfect tester! I run all the pictures and stories including new art, by her lots and lots of times and so does my husband. We see love to see her reaction. She can’t wait to see anything new! That way, we find what kids like and respond to well and what they don’t, and what we should take out or change. It’s the perfect family team!
What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
I am wonderfully amazed about the great responds from parents, educators, and children that I get from all over the world. Whether it’s fan mail (via standard mail) or on Facebook, Twitter, or a message on my fan pages, I am so pleased to see them. I also love it when the parents send me their children’s book reports that their child have written regarding my book/s. It’s so wonderful!
How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I have written a few hundred to be honest but only ten so far have been published and I have written one full novel when I was young that wasn’t published, though I never tried to get that one published yet.
I am also working on 2 novels and hope to write more. I still continue to write a few children’s books a year too, it’s my true passion!
Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so,
what are they?
Hum… I always tell people that practice makes perfect, I really believe in that saying. The more you read and write the more ideas you will get and the better a writer you will become. It all begins with one word at a time. Take your time with it and keep going and never give up. Take a break once in a while when needed, but always come back to it! Writing is like a good friend...with time, your friendship with it grows stronger.
So keep reading and writing!!
Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
Yes, I hear from fans a lot. From the US to foreign countries all over the world. It’s pretty awesome and a wonderful thing.
Yes, I
am currently writing one right now but it’s still in the early stages. It’s a
thriller about woman trying to get her life back together after a bad
relationship.
What do you think makes a good story?
Lots of heart and soul put into it, a great plot, and a little mystery!
I wanted to be a Child Psychologist. Working with children has always been a passion! I have always wanted to help and teach children. This way, through my writing; I still get to do that, which I think is the most exciting thing in the world!
Here is my Bio and Info:
Meaghan Fisher is a Children’s Author who has over ten years experience working with children as a former Nanny. She has a BS in Psychology and a Minor in Women’s Studies and lives in Ohio with her husband and two children. Her hope is to inspire children through the moral lessons in her books.
Meaghan’s Awards:
Creative
Child Magazine 2015 Book of the Year:
If
I Could Pull the Moon from the Sky
Creative
Child Magazine 2015 Preferred Choice:
Giuseppe’s
Famous Pizza Pies and Sadie the Skunk
Creative
Child Magazine 2015 Seal of Excellence:
Owlie
Learns to Fly and I Love Ladybugs
Creative
Child Magazine Editors Choice:
Owlie
Learns to Fly and Tyler the Fish Saves Lake Erie
Readers
Favorite 2015:
Lars
the Monkey Flies a WACO Airplane: Silver
Readers
Favorite 2014:
Tyler
the Fish Saves Lake Erie: Silver
Mousekabitz:
Bronze
Creative
Child Magazine 2014 Preferred Choice:
Mousekabitz
and Lars the Monkey
Creative
Child Magazine 2014 Seal of Excellence:
Tyler
the Fish Saves Lake Erie
Literary
Classics Seal of Approval:
Tyler
the Fish Saves Lake Erie
Mom’s Choice
Silver:
Tyler
the Fish Saves Lake Erie
REBA Award:
Tyler
the Fish Saves Lake Erie
Santa’s
Choice Award:
Tyler the Fish Saves Lake Erie and
Mousekabitz
Books:
Sadie the Skunk, Lars
the Monkey Flies a WACO Airplane, I Love Ladybugs, Giuseppe’s Famous Pizza
Pie’s, Mousekabitz, Tyler the Fish Saves Lake Erie, Tyler the Fish and Marty
the Sturgeon, If I Could Pull the Moon
from the Sky, & Owlie Learns to
Fly! Coming Soon: The Strawberry
Festival.
Buy Books @: Barnes and Nobles, Books A Million, www.amazon.com/author.meaghanfisher,
and www.gypsypublications.com.
Find more information about Meaghan Fisher at
www.meaghanfisher.com and Meaghan’s Fan and Events Page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/meaghanfanpage,
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fisher_meaghan
Award Winning Children’s Author
Meaghan Fisher:
Buy Books @
www.barnesandnobles.com
www.booksamillon.com
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