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First off let me start off by saying I have never written or published a book before.

For the past few months I have had a idea keep popping up in my head and I think there is a reason this idea has not dissipated. I'm supposed to publish a children's book. Me, just Mary is supposed to publish a children’s book.

The main problem is that I have NO idea where/how to start when it comes to publishing.

I have the text in my head and an illustrator considering the project,…

Listen to live broadcast today, Wednesday 05.02.12 with host François Pointeau and guest novelist Jack Woodville London. Writing on the Air is LIVE every Wednesday from 6-7pm Central Time. You listen local to Austin 91.7 FM KOOP.org or you can stream us LIVE on KOOP.org. …

Life Lessons from a Rodeo Queen

Lesson #1

I have learned that no matter what wild thing is going on in my life, if I pause and put on a bit of decoration, a bit of…

Q1: Thanks for participating in our Authors.com Spotlight Interview series Sarah! Please introduce yourself and your book to help our readers get to know you.

A:  My name is Sarah Williams and I’m the author of Captive.  I’m originally from Wiltshire in England but currently live in the Illawarra region of Australia.  As well as writing I love to read and also…

   A Blur resembling a tiny strawberry blonde girl in pink pajamas ran and jumped into the bed as fast as she could. “Beat you” she boasted as Vivian moved closer towards the bed. Vivian pulled the covers up over her and kissed her softly on the forehead “Goodnight sweetheart”.  Vivian didn’t think it would go as smoothly as it did. Up until today they had a routine; race to bed, tuck in the covers, ask for a story, check for monsters under the bed, close the closet door, and then…

I'm impressed by folks doing trilogies, etc. Makes perfect sense...guaranteed audience. If readers like #1, they're bound to check out #2...and already know the cast of characters.  I'm working on my 2nd book, but it's quite unlike the first (MEDICINE ROCK, A Journey of Vision and Healing, IUniverse, Kindle, etc). The first is based on my adventures in 1971, so I knew the cast, plot, timeline, etc. This new book is based in a mountain town in Montana, and the characters are creating…

You can, on twitter.@AuthorMark - https://twitter.com/#!/AuthorMark



I want to be followed, except for that one guy that is literally following me. Stop it. Seriously, stop.…

My new blog is "Things Women Love".  If you have a romance novel or story and would like to be posted to the "Books for Women" page please send me a message with a link to your book or leave it in the comments section. Happy blogging!

I have heard it is wise to create backlinks to your work!  Anyone have experience in this area?  Thoughts?

As the June 1st release of The Secret Queen draws near, interest in The Empyrical Tales series is growing.



Here is a brand new review of Book I: The Fourth Queenfrom The Reader's Roundtable.

- For the complete review and full post, please visit my…

I am currently writing the third book in my Redcliffe novels paranormal romance series. Love Redeems (A Redcliffe Novel) concludes the story of how our protagonist Jessica Stone met and fell in love with a vampire, and subsequently discovered the truth about her friends and acquaintances in the fictional Cornish seaside town of Redcliffe. I originally only intended to write one book with this story, but it just sort of spiralled and took on a life of its own, so now here I…

That's right. Episode 3 is here. Like I said before, Olivia has such a great voice as an author. As I encourage her to explore and develop it, it might take a little longer to get these stories done. With her imagination and charm, I think it is worth the wait.

       For the first time in my life, I’m stepping out on a limb and putting myself out there in a video. In fact, it is a video blog.

       Nervous!

       You bet, but I feel this is the next step in the evolution of the marketing of my books: A Brownstone in Brooklyn, Philly Style and Philly Profile, Ghost of Atlanta and Purple…

I think about my daughter now. She is sweet and innocent. She loves her daddy. I am the man in her life.



Then I think about ten years from now (fifteen, if I get my way). She will most likely have a new man in her life. She will be thinking about romance and marriage.



That's what was on my mind as I wrote the latest volume of my Amish Journey. I will admit that I had to move away from the keyboard for a while. I couldn't see what I was typing through the tears. So, I…

Iowa has turned cloudy and cold. Spring can't settle in properly. So, today, I picked this week's featured author and we transport to Local Grown, a coffee house at the end of the wharf in Coupeville, Washington, which juts out into Penn Cove…

http://https://www.amazon.com/author/jackprendergast

Hi everyone, I've just signed up to Authors.com. Must be obvious I've no idea what I'm doing, but ya gotta start somewhere, right?

Jack...

look into my eyes can you see my pain,

would you my devil friend condem me again,

when you see the sweat drip from my brow,

do you laugh and say "we are even now!"

when i come in tired from the lashes of the sun,

do you smerk and say "know now I have won",

look at me me devil friend,

this is just the begining and not the end,

with every lash i grow stronger,

your snide looks effect me no longer,

fear me because of my…

Stop by my webpage at www.RhondaLPrint.com or begin the blog tour at www.justromance.me April 20 -22nd.

Meet fabulous authors who are all talking about their books. Some are even giving away prizes!

Hope to see you there!