Information on the authors I have read. Links to where you can follow them, where to buy their
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Author Amy Amiee
A. Aimee and yes, the A. stands for Amy. So her name is Amy Aimee.
A. Aimee wrote a book called 'Good Pussy Bad Pussy' which Bedroom Books published and released in October 2013.
The following information was obtained from A. Aimee's Official Website.
"My question (or you could say my project) is: How would it be to be unabashedly lovely and loving? How would it be? To really be that?
That’s what I want to know. How would it be to be unequivocally and amazingly lovely and loving? To just amp it up and pull out all the stops? And be that amazing someone or something you already know you are (but probably never admitted)? And not be half-assed about it either but rather really let it out and fly.
It almost makes you blush just to think about it, doesn’t it? You without all your inhibitions. You without all your insecurities. You without being ground down by everyone’s expectations including your own. Just you – allowing you, allowing yourself, to be in contact with, feel and actually live the glorious life which is you, yours.
And yes I know, I’m being a little highfalutin here… yes I hear you. It’s not really possible you say. I know; that’s what they told me too. But still…
OK I admit it. We’re on shaky ground here aren’t we?
And well yes, as I said, that’s kind of my project. Being a little highfalutin and on shaky ground and all.
And, while shaking and being on shaky ground, still having the guts to go and explore it anyway… in life – and on paper.
So yes, I wrote a book and called it “Good Pussy Bad Pussy – Rachel’s Tale”. So there’s no mistaking what it’s about here, is there? And yes, it’s an on-paper attempt to explore this… an on-paper attempt to express some of this without actually talking about it directly that is…
But what my heroine Rachel does when she’s coming from that space is rather intoxicating at times. Or at least that’s my experience, watching her. And watching how it actually plays out when she’s not sure about much except the energy she feels… the drive… the intoxication of her own soul… It’s that impulse again, isn’t it?
So yes, I found it quite intriguing to let her loose through me. And it’s been quite a ride. Because whenever I thought about her and her story, I just got sucked into it. It just drew me in and on, which is why I guess, I did and still am writing about her a lot. She/Rachel makes me feel well rather heady. High you might say. And sometimes downright horny, when the life juices are steaming/streaming in and through her/me!
I can’t be the only woman on the planet who feels like this!"
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A. Aimee wrote a book called 'Good Pussy Bad Pussy' which Bedroom Books published and released in October 2013.
The following information was obtained from A. Aimee's Official Website.
"My question (or you could say my project) is: How would it be to be unabashedly lovely and loving? How would it be? To really be that?
That’s what I want to know. How would it be to be unequivocally and amazingly lovely and loving? To just amp it up and pull out all the stops? And be that amazing someone or something you already know you are (but probably never admitted)? And not be half-assed about it either but rather really let it out and fly.
It almost makes you blush just to think about it, doesn’t it? You without all your inhibitions. You without all your insecurities. You without being ground down by everyone’s expectations including your own. Just you – allowing you, allowing yourself, to be in contact with, feel and actually live the glorious life which is you, yours.
And yes I know, I’m being a little highfalutin here… yes I hear you. It’s not really possible you say. I know; that’s what they told me too. But still…
OK I admit it. We’re on shaky ground here aren’t we?
And well yes, as I said, that’s kind of my project. Being a little highfalutin and on shaky ground and all.
And, while shaking and being on shaky ground, still having the guts to go and explore it anyway… in life – and on paper.
So yes, I wrote a book and called it “Good Pussy Bad Pussy – Rachel’s Tale”. So there’s no mistaking what it’s about here, is there? And yes, it’s an on-paper attempt to explore this… an on-paper attempt to express some of this without actually talking about it directly that is…
But what my heroine Rachel does when she’s coming from that space is rather intoxicating at times. Or at least that’s my experience, watching her. And watching how it actually plays out when she’s not sure about much except the energy she feels… the drive… the intoxication of her own soul… It’s that impulse again, isn’t it?
So yes, I found it quite intriguing to let her loose through me. And it’s been quite a ride. Because whenever I thought about her and her story, I just got sucked into it. It just drew me in and on, which is why I guess, I did and still am writing about her a lot. She/Rachel makes me feel well rather heady. High you might say. And sometimes downright horny, when the life juices are steaming/streaming in and through her/me!
I can’t be the only woman on the planet who feels like this!"
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Author Marcus Alexander
Marcus Alexander has written a series called 'The Keepers of The Realms'. This is aimed for children aged 8-12 (although I am aware of older people enjoying reading them, including myself). Although, it is based around Charlie's various adventures, there is enough excitement, adventure and imagination in them to get girls, boys and adults into reading them instead of playing on game stations or being glued to the television.
Marcus was kind enough to answer a few questions for me, which I am very grateful for.
I was curious to know more about what he writes, how he got into writing, what he enjoys reading and where it is other people can find out about him and his work as well as follow him on various social media websites. So here goes, Q&A TIME!!!
(Q) What is it that you write about?
(A) "What I write - When I was a kid I used to devour books (like a beast! Sometimes a book a day!) The adventures of all the heroes and heroines living in these fantasy worlds filled my head. These constant daydreams inspired me to start travelling in search of my own adventures and after years of travelling and adrenaline my own adventures caused me to turn full circle and begin writing. Fingers crossed Charlie's travels in the world of Bellania will inspire young readers to not just read more but remember that it's important to once in a while put books down and get out there and chase their own dreams."
(Q) What made you decide to write?, In other words, how did you get into writing?
(A) "How I got started -I knew I wanted to be a published author but I was neither rich, famous or had any industry hookups. Neither did I want an agent who would take 15% of my cut for little more than a golden handshake. I attacked the issue of getting signed as a business problem. I self-published 2000 units with the intention of proving the commercial validity of my product to publishing houses. I went out with the aim of selling 1500 units and giving away 500 for marketing and review purposes. Armed with my results, reviews and following (I had B-boys, B-girls, poppers, lockers, trickers, traceurs, gymnasts, fighters and even graffiti artists following the book!) I approached Puffin, explained that I was a newbie but this is what I'd achieved and would they please take a look at my work? Puffin were beyond awesome! They have a crew of young readers called the Spinebreakers who were kind enough to look at the book and after receiving their thumbs up I got signed! (Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Puffin you rock! Spinebreakers you're beyond epic!)"
(Q) What type of books/genres do you enjoy reading?
(A) "What I enjoy reading - Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Comics & Outsider Business."
(Q) Where can people check out information on you and what you do? Where can they follow you through social Media?
(A) "Fans, peeps & readers can hit me up on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and of course on my website."
#Bloggers Note: I want to take the time in thanking 'M' in answering my questions, you're totally awesome.
For more information on Marcus Alexander, where you can follow him and the work he does in promoting reading in schools and libraries to children, check out and follow the links below now!
Marcus was kind enough to answer a few questions for me, which I am very grateful for.
I was curious to know more about what he writes, how he got into writing, what he enjoys reading and where it is other people can find out about him and his work as well as follow him on various social media websites. So here goes, Q&A TIME!!!
(Q) What is it that you write about?
(A) "What I write - When I was a kid I used to devour books (like a beast! Sometimes a book a day!) The adventures of all the heroes and heroines living in these fantasy worlds filled my head. These constant daydreams inspired me to start travelling in search of my own adventures and after years of travelling and adrenaline my own adventures caused me to turn full circle and begin writing. Fingers crossed Charlie's travels in the world of Bellania will inspire young readers to not just read more but remember that it's important to once in a while put books down and get out there and chase their own dreams."
(Q) What made you decide to write?, In other words, how did you get into writing?
(A) "How I got started -I knew I wanted to be a published author but I was neither rich, famous or had any industry hookups. Neither did I want an agent who would take 15% of my cut for little more than a golden handshake. I attacked the issue of getting signed as a business problem. I self-published 2000 units with the intention of proving the commercial validity of my product to publishing houses. I went out with the aim of selling 1500 units and giving away 500 for marketing and review purposes. Armed with my results, reviews and following (I had B-boys, B-girls, poppers, lockers, trickers, traceurs, gymnasts, fighters and even graffiti artists following the book!) I approached Puffin, explained that I was a newbie but this is what I'd achieved and would they please take a look at my work? Puffin were beyond awesome! They have a crew of young readers called the Spinebreakers who were kind enough to look at the book and after receiving their thumbs up I got signed! (Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Puffin you rock! Spinebreakers you're beyond epic!)"
(Q) What type of books/genres do you enjoy reading?
(A) "What I enjoy reading - Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Comics & Outsider Business."
(Q) Where can people check out information on you and what you do? Where can they follow you through social Media?
(A) "Fans, peeps & readers can hit me up on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and of course on my website."
#Bloggers Note: I want to take the time in thanking 'M' in answering my questions, you're totally awesome.
For more information on Marcus Alexander, where you can follow him and the work he does in promoting reading in schools and libraries to children, check out and follow the links below now!
Author Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was a Dutch author who in the 1800's created some of the best children's fairy tales that are read and translated all around the world, even today.
Although Hans was a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called "eventyr" in Danish, or "fairy-tales" in English, express themes that transcend age and nationality.
His fairy tales have been translated into more than 120 languages. Some of his more famous stories such as 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Emperor's New Clothes' as well as many others have been used as inspiration or translated to be used for many plays, ballets, live-action and animated films (Some created by Disney).
Hans Christian Andersen passed away in August 1875 following an accident from falling out of bed and injuring himself, which he was never able to recover from. Even before his death, steps had been taken to erect a statue in his honour in Copenhagen, as he was seen as a 'national treasure'.
You can find further information on Hans Christian Andersen and his work. Just click on the links below:
Although Hans was a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called "eventyr" in Danish, or "fairy-tales" in English, express themes that transcend age and nationality.
His fairy tales have been translated into more than 120 languages. Some of his more famous stories such as 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Emperor's New Clothes' as well as many others have been used as inspiration or translated to be used for many plays, ballets, live-action and animated films (Some created by Disney).
Hans Christian Andersen passed away in August 1875 following an accident from falling out of bed and injuring himself, which he was never able to recover from. Even before his death, steps had been taken to erect a statue in his honour in Copenhagen, as he was seen as a 'national treasure'.
You can find further information on Hans Christian Andersen and his work. Just click on the links below:
Actor/Author/Singer John Barrowman
John Barrowman is well known as the infamous 'Captain Jack' from Dr.Who and Torchwood. Born in Scotland in '67, then later emigrating to America with his family in '75 John was encouraged by his high school teachers to study Performing Arts.
Following this advice, John Barrowman has performed in various theatrical roles on both Broadway and the West End.
He has also taken part in various American and British television programmes including Dr.Who, Torchwood and dramas such as Titans and Central Park West as well as movies like The Producers.
As an openly gay man, John Barrowman has helped many who struggle with coming out and actively takes part in the campaign against homophobia in schools.
He has written two auto-biographical books, including 'Anything Goes' talking about his life leading up to television, which his sister helped to write using the dictations from John himself. His second book 'I Am What I Am' is mainly about his television career.
John has also written a comic strip around his main character 'Captain Jack' and has co-written fantasy novels including 'Hollow Earth; which is about twins who have the ability to bring art work to life.
John Barrowman is currently acting in the USA in the hit Sky One TV Series 'Arrow'.
For more information on John Barrowman, his books, career and his campaigns just click on the links below now:
Following this advice, John Barrowman has performed in various theatrical roles on both Broadway and the West End.
He has also taken part in various American and British television programmes including Dr.Who, Torchwood and dramas such as Titans and Central Park West as well as movies like The Producers.
As an openly gay man, John Barrowman has helped many who struggle with coming out and actively takes part in the campaign against homophobia in schools.
He has written two auto-biographical books, including 'Anything Goes' talking about his life leading up to television, which his sister helped to write using the dictations from John himself. His second book 'I Am What I Am' is mainly about his television career.
John has also written a comic strip around his main character 'Captain Jack' and has co-written fantasy novels including 'Hollow Earth; which is about twins who have the ability to bring art work to life.
John Barrowman is currently acting in the USA in the hit Sky One TV Series 'Arrow'.
For more information on John Barrowman, his books, career and his campaigns just click on the links below now:
Author Peter Benchley
Peter Bradford Benchley is an American author, who unfortunately passed away at the age of 65 in 2006.
He is well known for is most famous novel 'Jaws', which was later adapted into a movie starring Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw.
Jaws become a 'cult hit' and it wasn't until later on in life that Peter Benchley realised the error of his ways when writing Jaws and become an advocate for sharks and shark protection/conservation.
From 1975 to 1994, Peter Benchley has had books transformed into film for all viewers and readers to enjoy as well as being apart of productions of other movies such as the other Jaws movies. (Many people do not know that Peter Benchley only wrote the first Jaws book, but he was involved in the movie productions of all four films)
He has also written 8 fiction books which includes Jaws, The Deep, The Island and Beast as well as 6 non-fiction stories, most if which he wrote to get more people to understand sharks, their behaviour and true tales.
Further information on Peter Benchley's books and his work as an advocate for sharks, then click on the links below now:
He is well known for is most famous novel 'Jaws', which was later adapted into a movie starring Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw.
Jaws become a 'cult hit' and it wasn't until later on in life that Peter Benchley realised the error of his ways when writing Jaws and become an advocate for sharks and shark protection/conservation.
From 1975 to 1994, Peter Benchley has had books transformed into film for all viewers and readers to enjoy as well as being apart of productions of other movies such as the other Jaws movies. (Many people do not know that Peter Benchley only wrote the first Jaws book, but he was involved in the movie productions of all four films)
He has also written 8 fiction books which includes Jaws, The Deep, The Island and Beast as well as 6 non-fiction stories, most if which he wrote to get more people to understand sharks, their behaviour and true tales.
Further information on Peter Benchley's books and his work as an advocate for sharks, then click on the links below now:
Author Rachel Caine
Rachel Caine is a pen name of writer Roxanne Conrad. Since 2003, Rachel has written in the adult Urban Fantasy genre (the Weather Warden, Outcast Season, Revivalist and Red Letter Days series) as well as in Young Adult fiction (the Morganville Vampires series and the upcoming novel Prince of Shadows). She is the author of more than forty novels and many short stories, and is regular featured in anthology collections.
Rachel attended high school in El Paso, Texas at Socorro High School, and graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in accounting. She has been a professional musician in several orchestras, run payroll for one of the largest cheerleading organizations in North America, worked as a graphic designer and web designer, and finished up her tour of the corporate world as Director of Corporate Communications for a large international company.
She has been a full time writer since 2009. Rachel lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband, artist R. Cat Conrad.
Morganville Vampire Web Series is now available on YouTube check out my 'YouTube' page now to view all six episodes.
You can find further information on Rachel Caine and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now:
Rachel attended high school in El Paso, Texas at Socorro High School, and graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in accounting. She has been a professional musician in several orchestras, run payroll for one of the largest cheerleading organizations in North America, worked as a graphic designer and web designer, and finished up her tour of the corporate world as Director of Corporate Communications for a large international company.
She has been a full time writer since 2009. Rachel lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband, artist R. Cat Conrad.
Morganville Vampire Web Series is now available on YouTube check out my 'YouTube' page now to view all six episodes.
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Author Paul Chaplin
Paul Chaplin has only been into writing novels seriously for the past couple of years. When he was younger, he had an idea for a book. Bourne out of his love of Sci-Fi and having grown up with the likes of Doctor Who, Blake's 7 and Star Wars.
Paul committed a rough draft of my first chapter to paper (long before laptops and the internet) and around two years ago, when time permitted, Paul was able to write more.
Paul lives in Rural Suffolk, UK and loves the laid back lifestyle that this gives him. Even his local pub knows exactly what he likes and when he walks in the door, they start pouring.
As an avid reader, Paul loves Terry Pratchett, Val McDermid, Henning Mankell and Elizabeth George as well as reading and enjoying nearly all Star Wars spin off books.
Aside from his obvious enjoyment of reading, Chaplin has interests in Sci-Fi as well as watching various sports. Paul has four cats that keep him company when attempting to write.
Paul Chaplin's first book was Science Fiction and although he is still writing in this genre, his most recent book ('A Dark Persecution') is a Murder Mystery. - Release date for A DARK PERSECUTION is November 9th 2014.
(Thank you Paul for sending me this information and for answering my questions. I appreciate it greatly.)
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Paul committed a rough draft of my first chapter to paper (long before laptops and the internet) and around two years ago, when time permitted, Paul was able to write more.
Paul lives in Rural Suffolk, UK and loves the laid back lifestyle that this gives him. Even his local pub knows exactly what he likes and when he walks in the door, they start pouring.
As an avid reader, Paul loves Terry Pratchett, Val McDermid, Henning Mankell and Elizabeth George as well as reading and enjoying nearly all Star Wars spin off books.
Aside from his obvious enjoyment of reading, Chaplin has interests in Sci-Fi as well as watching various sports. Paul has four cats that keep him company when attempting to write.
Paul Chaplin's first book was Science Fiction and although he is still writing in this genre, his most recent book ('A Dark Persecution') is a Murder Mystery. - Release date for A DARK PERSECUTION is November 9th 2014.
(Thank you Paul for sending me this information and for answering my questions. I appreciate it greatly.)
You can find further information on Paul Chaplin and where to follow him at the below websites. Just click on the links below now:
Paul has been awarded my very first 'Book of the Month' & 'Must Holiday Read'
ABookWorm4Life - Book of the month 2014!
ABookWorm4Life - Book of the month 2014!
Author Cassandra Clare
Cassandra Clare is the pen name of Judith Rumelt, is an American author of young adult fiction, most known for her bestselling series The Mortal Instruments.
Cassandra was born to American parents in Iran and spent a lot of her childhood travelling the world with her family. Since they moved around so much, Cassandra found solace and familiarity in books and no matter where she went, she would always have a book with her.
After college, Cassandra Clare worked for various magazines and tabloids where she would report on Hollywood Celebs.
Inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan, she started working on her first novel, YA best seller - City of Bones in 2004. In 2006, she turned to writing fantasy fiction on a full time basis, gratefully leaving behind celeb stories such as fashion malfunctions and the mishaps of celebs gone crazy.
Cassandra, like many other people nowadays (including myself) was having difficulty with writing and concentrating on meeting deadlines at home, due to the various reality TV shows and pets that want her attention. So to combat this, Cassandra has chosen to work at coffee shops and restaurants in her local area and is now able to stick to those dreaded deadlines.
You can find further information on Cassandra Clare and where to follow her. Just click on the links below now.
Cassandra was born to American parents in Iran and spent a lot of her childhood travelling the world with her family. Since they moved around so much, Cassandra found solace and familiarity in books and no matter where she went, she would always have a book with her.
After college, Cassandra Clare worked for various magazines and tabloids where she would report on Hollywood Celebs.
Inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan, she started working on her first novel, YA best seller - City of Bones in 2004. In 2006, she turned to writing fantasy fiction on a full time basis, gratefully leaving behind celeb stories such as fashion malfunctions and the mishaps of celebs gone crazy.
Cassandra, like many other people nowadays (including myself) was having difficulty with writing and concentrating on meeting deadlines at home, due to the various reality TV shows and pets that want her attention. So to combat this, Cassandra has chosen to work at coffee shops and restaurants in her local area and is now able to stick to those dreaded deadlines.
You can find further information on Cassandra Clare and where to follow her. Just click on the links below now.
Dilly Court grew up in North-east London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children and four grandchildren, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband. She is the author of eighteen novels and also writes under the name of Lily Baxter.
If you are a fan of Downton Abbey then you will be a fan of her books. These family saga, pacy stories are full of nostalgia and they always have a great list of heroines normally set in turn-of-the-twentieth century London.
Dilly spends a long time researching her novels and fully enters the world when she is writing in her infamous Engine room!
If you are a fan of Downton Abbey then you will be a fan of her books. These family saga, pacy stories are full of nostalgia and they always have a great list of heroines normally set in turn-of-the-twentieth century London.
Dilly spends a long time researching her novels and fully enters the world when she is writing in her infamous Engine room!
Author Carol Ericson
Carol Ericson is well known for her gripping yet sexy stories/series for Mills and Boon (Harlequin Intrigue). As stated by her - "WHERE ROMANCE HITS DANGER!"
Carol started to write romance stories after her sister gave her a copy of Victoria Holt's 'The Secret Woman'. Once she finished reading this Carol worked her way through all of Holt's novels and then can to the realisation that she didn't just want to read romance, she wanted to write it.
It wasn't until a little later on that she found suspense romance and Harlequin Intrigue, when she realised that this was her home.
Now after several years, she is thrilling her readers with new series and stories that are fast-paced, action-packed, full or suspense and of course romance.
You can find more information on Carol Ericson and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on links below now:
Carol started to write romance stories after her sister gave her a copy of Victoria Holt's 'The Secret Woman'. Once she finished reading this Carol worked her way through all of Holt's novels and then can to the realisation that she didn't just want to read romance, she wanted to write it.
It wasn't until a little later on that she found suspense romance and Harlequin Intrigue, when she realised that this was her home.
Now after several years, she is thrilling her readers with new series and stories that are fast-paced, action-packed, full or suspense and of course romance.
You can find more information on Carol Ericson and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on links below now:
Author Delores Fossen
From an early age Delores Fossen was obsessed with criminology. She would collect fingerprints and fibers from family members and even solved the crime of the missing ear of her chocolate bunny.
From then on she decided she wanted to be either a Texas Ranger or an FBI Agent, but after realising she wasn't cut out to chase down suspects, she decided to write about them instead.
Now a suspense/romance author for Harlequin Intrigue (Mills and Boon) she has produced some amazing series including the Law man of Silver Creek Ranch.
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From then on she decided she wanted to be either a Texas Ranger or an FBI Agent, but after realising she wasn't cut out to chase down suspects, she decided to write about them instead.
Now a suspense/romance author for Harlequin Intrigue (Mills and Boon) she has produced some amazing series including the Law man of Silver Creek Ranch.
You can find more information on Delores Fossen and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now:
Business Woman/Author Jacqueline Gold
Jacqueline Gold is a successful business woman who has managed to blast her way through a very male dominated industry that is 'sex'. Gold is the chief executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox.
Born in England in the year 1960, you could say that she was almost born into a business driven family. Jacqueline's father ran a publishing business that was responsible for brining sex magazines to the high street. After leaving school and deciding she didn't want to go into management, She asked her father (who had gained four Ann Summers stores in 1972) for some form of work experience. So at the age of 19, Jacqueline started out working within the Ann Summers stores and was only paid £45 per week.
Jacqueline didn't like the atmosphere at Ann Summers, which was her father's version of 'up market', clean sex shops. She found it was a male orientated company, which was exactly as the sex industry was perceived to be. Then, things changed for Jacqueline, thanks to a chance invitation to a Tupperware party in the East of London in '81.
Following this, Gold saw the potential of starting Ann Summers Parties, where selling sexy lingerie and sex toys to women in the privacy of their homes was a true possibility.
In 2007, she was voted the second most powerful woman in retail by 'Retail Week'.
Jacqueline Gold has wrote 2 auto/biographical stories 'Please Let It Stop: A True Story of an Abused Childhood' (Describing and talking about her experiences with her step-father) and 'Good Vibrations: True story of Ann Summers' (Talking about her rise to chief executive in a male dominated industry). She has also produced various collections of 'Ann Summers Erotic Stories'.
You can find more information on Jacqueline Gold and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now:
Born in England in the year 1960, you could say that she was almost born into a business driven family. Jacqueline's father ran a publishing business that was responsible for brining sex magazines to the high street. After leaving school and deciding she didn't want to go into management, She asked her father (who had gained four Ann Summers stores in 1972) for some form of work experience. So at the age of 19, Jacqueline started out working within the Ann Summers stores and was only paid £45 per week.
Jacqueline didn't like the atmosphere at Ann Summers, which was her father's version of 'up market', clean sex shops. She found it was a male orientated company, which was exactly as the sex industry was perceived to be. Then, things changed for Jacqueline, thanks to a chance invitation to a Tupperware party in the East of London in '81.
Following this, Gold saw the potential of starting Ann Summers Parties, where selling sexy lingerie and sex toys to women in the privacy of their homes was a true possibility.
In 2007, she was voted the second most powerful woman in retail by 'Retail Week'.
Jacqueline Gold has wrote 2 auto/biographical stories 'Please Let It Stop: A True Story of an Abused Childhood' (Describing and talking about her experiences with her step-father) and 'Good Vibrations: True story of Ann Summers' (Talking about her rise to chief executive in a male dominated industry). She has also produced various collections of 'Ann Summers Erotic Stories'.
You can find more information on Jacqueline Gold and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now:
Author Ditter Kellen
A former 911 dispatcher turned author, Ditter Kellen has been in love with romance for over twenty years.
To say she's addicted to reading is an understatement. Her e-book reader is an extension of her and holds many of her fantasies and secrets. It's filled with dragons, shifters, vampires, ghosts and many more jaw-dropping characters who keep her entertained on a daily basis.
Ditter's love of paranormal and outrageous imagination have conspired together to bring her where she is today...sitting in front of her computer allowing them free rein. Writing is her passion, what she was born to do.
I hope you will enjoy reading her stories as much as she loves spinning them.
Ditter resides in Florida with a guinea pig named Shadow. She adores French fries and her phone is permanently attached to her ear.
You can find more information on Ditter Kellen and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
Official Website
Facebook
Blog Spot
Google +
Twitter
GoodReads
Linkedin
Pinterest
YouTube Official Channel link 1
YouTube Official Channel link 2
To say she's addicted to reading is an understatement. Her e-book reader is an extension of her and holds many of her fantasies and secrets. It's filled with dragons, shifters, vampires, ghosts and many more jaw-dropping characters who keep her entertained on a daily basis.
Ditter's love of paranormal and outrageous imagination have conspired together to bring her where she is today...sitting in front of her computer allowing them free rein. Writing is her passion, what she was born to do.
I hope you will enjoy reading her stories as much as she loves spinning them.
Ditter resides in Florida with a guinea pig named Shadow. She adores French fries and her phone is permanently attached to her ear.
You can find more information on Ditter Kellen and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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Author Claudette Melanson
Claudette Melanson lives in Guelph, Ontario, with her husband Ron and four bun babies: Tegan, Pepper, Butters & Beckett.
She was born in Bristol, Tennessee and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English and an MA in Literature.
Vampires have been a passion since age five.
She hopes to one day work full time as an author, since there are many, many books living inside her head.
In her spare time she enjoys watching Japanese Anime and reading vampire stories....along with other great fiction.
She is also very interested in good health and is an advocate of Ketogenic eating, using whole and natural foods.
Future dreams include writing many more books, spending more time with her son, Jacob and sister, Susie. She hopes to take them and her nieces Maggie, Sadie and Sophie to Disneyworld with the proceeds from the first novel.
A Rabbit Rescue fanatic, she also hopes to help rescues all over the world save many innocent lives.
You can find more information on Claudette Melanson by clicking on the links below:
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Facebook
Twitter
GoodReads
Pinterest
Linkedin
Amazon UK
Amazon.com
She was born in Bristol, Tennessee and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English and an MA in Literature.
Vampires have been a passion since age five.
She hopes to one day work full time as an author, since there are many, many books living inside her head.
In her spare time she enjoys watching Japanese Anime and reading vampire stories....along with other great fiction.
She is also very interested in good health and is an advocate of Ketogenic eating, using whole and natural foods.
Future dreams include writing many more books, spending more time with her son, Jacob and sister, Susie. She hopes to take them and her nieces Maggie, Sadie and Sophie to Disneyworld with the proceeds from the first novel.
A Rabbit Rescue fanatic, she also hopes to help rescues all over the world save many innocent lives.
You can find more information on Claudette Melanson by clicking on the links below:
Official Website
GoodReads
Amazon UK
Amazon.com
Author - Kelbian Noel
Kelbian Noel was born on a warm June night in Moncton, New Brunswick. Officially at 11:59pm but registered at 12:01am she technically has two birthdays. Which should mean more cake and gifts, but never really has.
From a very young age, she loved to read. She found herself engulfed in novels by Janette Oke and L.M. Montgomery, but never seemed to find herself in the pages. At the age of 11 she declared she would simply have to rewrite them, and become the youngest author in history. But life was full of baseball, homework, BFFs and boys.
Decades later, having studied writing in college and pursued it as a career, she rediscovered her hobby. She is excited to introduce 'The Witchbound Series' to the world with hopes someone will love the beginning of this story as much as she does.
Kelbian lives in Toronto, Ontario with her two children (where, thanks to a thick layer of smog, Junes are much warmer than they used to be).
She is the founder of www.diverse-pages.com and blogs there often, in the company of some pretty cool people.
You can find more information on Kelbian Noel and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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Amazon UK & .COM
From a very young age, she loved to read. She found herself engulfed in novels by Janette Oke and L.M. Montgomery, but never seemed to find herself in the pages. At the age of 11 she declared she would simply have to rewrite them, and become the youngest author in history. But life was full of baseball, homework, BFFs and boys.
Decades later, having studied writing in college and pursued it as a career, she rediscovered her hobby. She is excited to introduce 'The Witchbound Series' to the world with hopes someone will love the beginning of this story as much as she does.
Kelbian lives in Toronto, Ontario with her two children (where, thanks to a thick layer of smog, Junes are much warmer than they used to be).
She is the founder of www.diverse-pages.com and blogs there often, in the company of some pretty cool people.
You can find more information on Kelbian Noel and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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Amazon UK & .COM
Henry Lion Oldie is the joint pen name of Dmitry Gromov and Oleg Ladyzhensky.
Oleg Ladyzhensky was born in the Kharkov City, Ukraine in 1963.He entered the Kharkov Culture Institute's department of Theatre Producers in 1980 and graduated four years later and married and his daughter was born the following year (in 1985).
From 1984 - 1999, Oleg worked as a theatre producer and brought more than ten productions to the stage.
Presently, Oleg's main occupation is as a writer.
Dmitry Gromov was born in the town of Simferopol, Ukraine in 1963. After moving to the town of Sevastopol in 1969 with his family and then later settling in Kharkov City in 1974, where he still lives now.
Dmitry entered the Kharkov Poly-Technical Institute's department of Inorganic Chemistry in 1980, he later graduated six years later. Following his graduation, Dmitry worked as a chemist-engineer in Scientific Research Institute of Main Chemistry (Kharkov).
He married in 1989 and his son was born the same year.
From 1992 - 1994, Dmitry worked as an editor. He has been interested in writing and first started writing Science-Fiction and Fantasy in 1976.
They have been writing Science Fiction and Fantasy stories and novels in co-authorship since 1990. Their first joint publication was the story "Happiness in the Written Form" in 1991 in Russia.
“Henry Lion Oldie” is a joint pen-name of Dmitry Gromov and Oleg Ladyzhensky, the professional Science Fiction & Fantasy co-authors from Ukraine.
From 1991 to January 2015 H. L. Oldie had published more than 230 books (including reprints and translations) or more than 50 original books (first prints) in Russian and some other languages (French, Polish, Czech, Lithuanian, Ukrainian); as well as several anthologies.
The total amount of all H. L. Oldie's books sold up by January 2015 is more than 1.500.000 copies. H. L. Oldie had obtained more than 50 Russian, Ukrainian and International literary awards and prizes.
At "EuroCon-2006" International European SF & Fantasy Convention H. L. Oldie got a title of The Best European SF & Fantasy Writer of 2006 (ESFS Award)
For further information on H. L. Oldie and where to follow and purchase their works, just click on the various links below.
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Amazon.com
Smashwords
Oleg Ladyzhensky was born in the Kharkov City, Ukraine in 1963.He entered the Kharkov Culture Institute's department of Theatre Producers in 1980 and graduated four years later and married and his daughter was born the following year (in 1985).
From 1984 - 1999, Oleg worked as a theatre producer and brought more than ten productions to the stage.
Presently, Oleg's main occupation is as a writer.
Dmitry Gromov was born in the town of Simferopol, Ukraine in 1963. After moving to the town of Sevastopol in 1969 with his family and then later settling in Kharkov City in 1974, where he still lives now.
Dmitry entered the Kharkov Poly-Technical Institute's department of Inorganic Chemistry in 1980, he later graduated six years later. Following his graduation, Dmitry worked as a chemist-engineer in Scientific Research Institute of Main Chemistry (Kharkov).
He married in 1989 and his son was born the same year.
From 1992 - 1994, Dmitry worked as an editor. He has been interested in writing and first started writing Science-Fiction and Fantasy in 1976.
They have been writing Science Fiction and Fantasy stories and novels in co-authorship since 1990. Their first joint publication was the story "Happiness in the Written Form" in 1991 in Russia.
“Henry Lion Oldie” is a joint pen-name of Dmitry Gromov and Oleg Ladyzhensky, the professional Science Fiction & Fantasy co-authors from Ukraine.
From 1991 to January 2015 H. L. Oldie had published more than 230 books (including reprints and translations) or more than 50 original books (first prints) in Russian and some other languages (French, Polish, Czech, Lithuanian, Ukrainian); as well as several anthologies.
The total amount of all H. L. Oldie's books sold up by January 2015 is more than 1.500.000 copies. H. L. Oldie had obtained more than 50 Russian, Ukrainian and International literary awards and prizes.
At "EuroCon-2006" International European SF & Fantasy Convention H. L. Oldie got a title of The Best European SF & Fantasy Writer of 2006 (ESFS Award)
For further information on H. L. Oldie and where to follow and purchase their works, just click on the various links below.
Official English Website
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Amazon.com
Smashwords
Author James Patterson
James Patterson has been known to be called 'The Busiest Man in Publishing' and this is not just related to his books, for more than a decade, James Patterson has been an advocate for getting more and more people of all ages into reading.
Getting more and more people into reading, James Patterson has gone above and beyond the 'called of duty' of any author out there. Alone with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and James host a webcast called 'One On One' for kids, parents and teachers. 'One On One' highlights the importance of reading for any form of success in life. These webcasts are available free of charge to schools, libraries, and for home viewing via www.JamesPattersonEvents.com
As well as 'One On One', Patterson is also involved in various other avenues for encouraging reading and writing. These avenues include:
Patterson has sold over 275 million copies of his books worldwide. Best known for his thrillers, James Patterson also writes children's stories and is the creator of the 'Women's Murder Club' book series which was turned into a TV series (starring Angie Harmon (Rizzoli and Isles) and Rob Estes (Melrose Place/90210) as well as being the author behind several films on the Hollywood fast-track.
James Patterson is the best-selling thriller writer in the world today and in total, James’s books have sold over 275 million copies worldwide. He also holds the New York Times record for the most hard-cover fiction best selling books by any writer.
You can find more information on James Patterson and where to follow him at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
Official Website
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Twitter
GoodReads
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Instagram
Official YouTube Channel
Amazon UK
Amazon.Com
Getting more and more people into reading, James Patterson has gone above and beyond the 'called of duty' of any author out there. Alone with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and James host a webcast called 'One On One' for kids, parents and teachers. 'One On One' highlights the importance of reading for any form of success in life. These webcasts are available free of charge to schools, libraries, and for home viewing via www.JamesPattersonEvents.com
As well as 'One On One', Patterson is also involved in various other avenues for encouraging reading and writing. These avenues include:
- ReadKiddoRead.com - This is a website that is designed to help librarians, teachers and parents ignite excitement into the young generation when it comes to reading. This is done by recommending books that have been chosen to make kids 'drool' and to help them find the right type of book that they can lose themselves in the pages. Other features of this site include: book reviews, Facebook Community Network, messages from J.P himself, competitions to win free books as well as contributions from other authors/celebrities who also share the same believe in the importance of getting kids excited about reading. On a yearly basis, 'ReadKiddoRead' host the 'Kiddo Awards' where the very best books of the year that have got kids into reading are nominated and awarded. Fans of ReadKiddoRead also look forward to the summer reading list which is normally released in time of Summer holidays (released around early May)
- James's College Book Bucks program - This program has given colleges over $170,000 in book shopping sprees over the past three years. Those seniors heading off the college are asked to answer the wuestion "How has your favourite book inspired you toward what you'd like to do in life?". The best essays are awarded with money towards college textbooks (for more information check out the Official Website now!)
- Middle School Book Bucks program - This is a new program that started in June of 2013. Kids who read at least four books are entered into a competition to win a book shopping spree. (more info can be found on James Patterson's Official Website)
- Book Donations - Patterson has donated well over 200,000 books to soldiers at home and abroad. As well as this, James has donated a box of books to every school in the Palm Beach County, NYC, Savannah and L.A. unified school districts which is over 400 schools! - I say this is a great way to get children into reading as well as helping adults to promote the excitement that reading a great story can bring.
Patterson has sold over 275 million copies of his books worldwide. Best known for his thrillers, James Patterson also writes children's stories and is the creator of the 'Women's Murder Club' book series which was turned into a TV series (starring Angie Harmon (Rizzoli and Isles) and Rob Estes (Melrose Place/90210) as well as being the author behind several films on the Hollywood fast-track.
James Patterson is the best-selling thriller writer in the world today and in total, James’s books have sold over 275 million copies worldwide. He also holds the New York Times record for the most hard-cover fiction best selling books by any writer.
You can find more information on James Patterson and where to follow him at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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Amazon.Com
Let me introduce you all to Kayti Nika Raet. Originally from Brooklyn, New York. Kayti moved to the South at the age of eleven. This was when Kayti was 'bitten' by the writing bug.
As the author of 'The Outsider Chronicles', which is a five book series starting with the first book - titled 'Niko'. The 'Outsider Chronicles' is set in a world where the rain burns like acid and flesh eating monsters roam.
Kayti is also a reviewer for Reader's Favourite and has her own You Tube channel named Kayti Edition.
When Kayti isn't hard at work on the up coming book in her 'Outsider Chronicles' series, she enjoys reading, listening to music (including K-Pop) and photography.
Kayti is currently living in Milledgeville, in Georgia.
You can find out more about Kayti Nika Raet, what she is up to, about her book series, where to follow her and more by clicking on the links below:
As the author of 'The Outsider Chronicles', which is a five book series starting with the first book - titled 'Niko'. The 'Outsider Chronicles' is set in a world where the rain burns like acid and flesh eating monsters roam.
Kayti is also a reviewer for Reader's Favourite and has her own You Tube channel named Kayti Edition.
When Kayti isn't hard at work on the up coming book in her 'Outsider Chronicles' series, she enjoys reading, listening to music (including K-Pop) and photography.
Kayti is currently living in Milledgeville, in Georgia.
You can find out more about Kayti Nika Raet, what she is up to, about her book series, where to follow her and more by clicking on the links below:
Author Anne Desclos
Pauline Reage is one of the pen names used by Anne Cecile Desclos (she also goes by the name of Dominique Aury). Anne was a French journalist and novelist from September 1907 - April 1998.
After completing her studies, Anne became a journalist up until 1946 when she decided to become an editorial secretary for Gallimard Publishers. At this point, Anne started to use the pen name of Dominique Aury.
Being a enthusiastic reader of both English and American literature, Anne was tasked with the job of translating or introducing French readers with some of the most renowned authors of all time (including authors such as Virginia Woolf, T. S. Eliot and F. Scott Fitzgerald, to name but a few). She soon became a critic and was even made a member of the jury for several prominent literary awards.
As her career progressed, so did her love life. Desclos became involved with her employer Jean Palhan, who had made the remark that women were not capable for writing an erotic novel (Paulhan was a huge admirer of Marquis de Sade - he is best known for his erotic works, where he combines philosophical discourse with pornography)
You can find more information on Anne Desclos (aka Pauline Reage and Dominique Aury) by clicking on the links below now.
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After completing her studies, Anne became a journalist up until 1946 when she decided to become an editorial secretary for Gallimard Publishers. At this point, Anne started to use the pen name of Dominique Aury.
Being a enthusiastic reader of both English and American literature, Anne was tasked with the job of translating or introducing French readers with some of the most renowned authors of all time (including authors such as Virginia Woolf, T. S. Eliot and F. Scott Fitzgerald, to name but a few). She soon became a critic and was even made a member of the jury for several prominent literary awards.
As her career progressed, so did her love life. Desclos became involved with her employer Jean Palhan, who had made the remark that women were not capable for writing an erotic novel (Paulhan was a huge admirer of Marquis de Sade - he is best known for his erotic works, where he combines philosophical discourse with pornography)
You can find more information on Anne Desclos (aka Pauline Reage and Dominique Aury) by clicking on the links below now.
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The Guardian - Article on Anne and 'Story of O'
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Registry of Pseudonyms
Georgia Rose is a writer and the author of ‘A Single Step’ and ‘Before the Dawn’, the first two books in The Grayson Trilogy. The concluding book, ‘Thicker than Water’, is on the way and should be available 2015 - Spring...possibly Summer!
Georgia’s background in countryside living, riding, instructing and working with horses has provided the knowledge needed for some of her storylines; the others are a product of her overactive imagination!
Following a long stint working in the law Georgia set up her own business providing administration services for other companies which she does to this day entwining that work along with her writing.
Her busy life is set in a tranquil part of rural Cambridgeshire where she lives with her much neglected family of a husband, two nearly grown up children and two dogs.
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Then why not check out the button below and follow Georgia Rose, find out more about her, her books and more. Just click on the buttons now!
Georgia’s background in countryside living, riding, instructing and working with horses has provided the knowledge needed for some of her storylines; the others are a product of her overactive imagination!
Following a long stint working in the law Georgia set up her own business providing administration services for other companies which she does to this day entwining that work along with her writing.
Her busy life is set in a tranquil part of rural Cambridgeshire where she lives with her much neglected family of a husband, two nearly grown up children and two dogs.
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Then why not check out the button below and follow Georgia Rose, find out more about her, her books and more. Just click on the buttons now!
Author Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel is an American novelist whom is currently one of the top bestselling authors of all time, with well over 800 million copies of her books sold all over the world.
Steel has been producing several books a year, often juggling up to five projects at one time.
Her novels have been bestsellers, including those in all forms of production - including hardback, paperback and even e-book. When writing, Danielle has a constant formula, which often involves a family crisis who have been threatened in some way (either by the possibility of jail, concentration camp, blackmail or even suicide.
Steel has also published children's fiction and poetry, as well as raising funds for the treatment of mental illness.
Her books have been translated into 28 languages, with 22 adapted for television, including two that have received Golden Globe nominations.
You can find more information on Danielle Steel and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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Steel has been producing several books a year, often juggling up to five projects at one time.
Her novels have been bestsellers, including those in all forms of production - including hardback, paperback and even e-book. When writing, Danielle has a constant formula, which often involves a family crisis who have been threatened in some way (either by the possibility of jail, concentration camp, blackmail or even suicide.
Steel has also published children's fiction and poetry, as well as raising funds for the treatment of mental illness.
Her books have been translated into 28 languages, with 22 adapted for television, including two that have received Golden Globe nominations.
You can find more information on Danielle Steel and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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Author Wendy Steele
Wendy Steele lives on a hillside in Wales. She can see the mountains from a place on her land where one day, she'll build a straw bale writing room.
She worked in the City, BC (Before Children) but since 1999 has indulged her creative side, training in natural therapies, belly dance and writing. Publication of dance articles led to writing courses, and summer school, producing her first novel 'Destiny of Angels - First book in the Lilith Trilogy.'
In 2012 she published her first non-fiction title ' Wendy Woo's Year - A Pocketful of Smiles', as well as two short story anthologies and an erotic accompaniment to the Lilith Trilogy 'Too Hot for Angels'. In June this year, she published 'Wrath of Angels - Second book in the Lilith Trilogy' and on 6th November 2014, released her first book conceived and written in Wales, 'The Standing Stone - Home for Christmas'.
Wendy lives with her partner, Mike, and four cats and spends her days renovating her house, clearing her land and, when time and weather allows, sitting on her riverbank, breathing in the beauty of nature.
Q) I asked Wendy what it was she enjoys to read and in response she replied with the following:
A) What I like to read
I'm lucky enough to read and review for a group so I have been exploring new genres in the past two years. I love historical fiction and have discovered a few great new authors Paula Lofting (fabulous Viking stories), Judith Arnopp (loving her Tudor stories) and Tarah Scott and Amber Dane (sexy historical fiction). I love Terry Pratchett books and reread them for pure relaxation. My favourite book of the year so far is a ghost story called Waiting for Harvey by Lydia North. I love Lelani Black's cheeky, sexy books full of beautifully created characters. I've also enjoyed fantasy fiction by Helen Daly and Bonnie Bernard.
(All information above on Wendy Steele was provided by her for me to use on my blog. I want to take the time to thank her for giving this to me. I appreciate it.)
You can find more information on Wendy Steele and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
Official Website
Facebook - Wendy Woo Books
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Twitter
Goodreads
Amazon UK
Amazon.Com
She worked in the City, BC (Before Children) but since 1999 has indulged her creative side, training in natural therapies, belly dance and writing. Publication of dance articles led to writing courses, and summer school, producing her first novel 'Destiny of Angels - First book in the Lilith Trilogy.'
In 2012 she published her first non-fiction title ' Wendy Woo's Year - A Pocketful of Smiles', as well as two short story anthologies and an erotic accompaniment to the Lilith Trilogy 'Too Hot for Angels'. In June this year, she published 'Wrath of Angels - Second book in the Lilith Trilogy' and on 6th November 2014, released her first book conceived and written in Wales, 'The Standing Stone - Home for Christmas'.
Wendy lives with her partner, Mike, and four cats and spends her days renovating her house, clearing her land and, when time and weather allows, sitting on her riverbank, breathing in the beauty of nature.
Q) I asked Wendy what it was she enjoys to read and in response she replied with the following:
A) What I like to read
I'm lucky enough to read and review for a group so I have been exploring new genres in the past two years. I love historical fiction and have discovered a few great new authors Paula Lofting (fabulous Viking stories), Judith Arnopp (loving her Tudor stories) and Tarah Scott and Amber Dane (sexy historical fiction). I love Terry Pratchett books and reread them for pure relaxation. My favourite book of the year so far is a ghost story called Waiting for Harvey by Lydia North. I love Lelani Black's cheeky, sexy books full of beautifully created characters. I've also enjoyed fantasy fiction by Helen Daly and Bonnie Bernard.
(All information above on Wendy Steele was provided by her for me to use on my blog. I want to take the time to thank her for giving this to me. I appreciate it.)
You can find more information on Wendy Steele and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
Official Website
Facebook - Wendy Woo Books
Facebook - Destiny of Angel Novel
Goodreads
Amazon UK
Amazon.Com
Author Stevie Turner
Stevie Turner started writing a couple of years' ago. After her children had grown and fled the nest, and she had some spare time. Stevie had gone through a turbulent time, and started off writing a 'faction' book 'The Porn Detective', where some of the events in the book were fact and some fiction (it's up to the reader to try and distinguish between the two!).
After finishing the book she had the writing bug and penned another 5 fiction novels in a short space of time. Writing is now Stevie's main passion, and has found time to write several hundred words per day in-between working as a medical secretary.
As a reader herself, Stevie likes to read autobiographies, and Suspense/Romance fiction. Two of her novels are of the Suspense genre, and as previously mentioned, The Porn Detective is partly autobiographical.
(Thank you Stevie for providing me with information. I appreciate it.)
You can find more information on Stevie Turner and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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After finishing the book she had the writing bug and penned another 5 fiction novels in a short space of time. Writing is now Stevie's main passion, and has found time to write several hundred words per day in-between working as a medical secretary.
As a reader herself, Stevie likes to read autobiographies, and Suspense/Romance fiction. Two of her novels are of the Suspense genre, and as previously mentioned, The Porn Detective is partly autobiographical.
(Thank you Stevie for providing me with information. I appreciate it.)
You can find more information on Stevie Turner and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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Author Doreen Virtue
Doreen Virtue is an American author, who from a very young age stated she had clairvoyant abilities, such as seeing and being able to communicate with spirits.
Virtue has various qualifications including an associate degree in Liberal Arts, a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Counselling Psychology and Doctorate in Philosophy in Psychology.
Over the years she has used her qualifications by publishing Psychology and Self-Help books on various topics such as child custody and eating disorders before changing her focus completely to writing about spirituality and 'New Though' topics.
Doreen Virtue is the founder of Angel Therapy, which is a type of 'New Age' therapy aimed at communicating with angels and using this as the key way of healing.
Virtue has written over 50 books including a beautiful collection of Oracle cards.
You can find more information on Doreen Virtue and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
Official Website
Official Angel Therapy Website
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YouTube Channel
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Virtue has various qualifications including an associate degree in Liberal Arts, a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Counselling Psychology and Doctorate in Philosophy in Psychology.
Over the years she has used her qualifications by publishing Psychology and Self-Help books on various topics such as child custody and eating disorders before changing her focus completely to writing about spirituality and 'New Though' topics.
Doreen Virtue is the founder of Angel Therapy, which is a type of 'New Age' therapy aimed at communicating with angels and using this as the key way of healing.
Virtue has written over 50 books including a beautiful collection of Oracle cards.
You can find more information on Doreen Virtue and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
Official Website
Official Angel Therapy Website
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Author Mike Wells
Mike Wells is a bestselling American author of the fantastic thriller series 'Lust, Money & Murder' where you meet the beautiful and bold Elaine Brogan. The first book in this series is currently ranking at number 34 in the Kindle Store Amazon UK out of the free 100 list.
With well over 20 other suspense and thriller books, Mike Wells has definitely proved himself in the crime author circle and is easily up there with authors such as James Patterson, Kathy Reichs and Lee Goldberg. His works have been dubbed 'UNPUTDOWNABLE' by many of his readers.
As well as being known for 'Lust, Money & Murder' and 'Passion, Power & Sin'. Wells is also known for his YA books such as 'The Wrong Side of the Tracks' and 'Wild Child', which have been used by high school teachers and college tutors worldwide.
Mike Wells moved from America to Europe and has taught classes in Creative Writing Diploma programme at Oxford University.
(Thank you Mike, for providing me with this information.)
You can find more information on Mike Wells and where to follow him at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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With well over 20 other suspense and thriller books, Mike Wells has definitely proved himself in the crime author circle and is easily up there with authors such as James Patterson, Kathy Reichs and Lee Goldberg. His works have been dubbed 'UNPUTDOWNABLE' by many of his readers.
As well as being known for 'Lust, Money & Murder' and 'Passion, Power & Sin'. Wells is also known for his YA books such as 'The Wrong Side of the Tracks' and 'Wild Child', which have been used by high school teachers and college tutors worldwide.
Mike Wells moved from America to Europe and has taught classes in Creative Writing Diploma programme at Oxford University.
(Thank you Mike, for providing me with this information.)
You can find more information on Mike Wells and where to follow him at the below websites. Just click on the links below now.
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Author Molly Ann Wishlade
Molly Ann Wishlade has always been an avid reader and writer of stories. She regularly indulges her love of romance and passion by getting lost in the delicious worlds created by romantic novelists. When not reading, she's busy with her current WIP, usually her next highly erotic tale about sexy and saucy cowboys and their lady loves - and sometimes their gorgeous male lovers too.
She wants to take readers on the roller-coaster that is life through the creation of vivid characters, relationships and worlds.
And she loves to hear from readers.
I asked Molly some questions and she graciously answered my questions. Her answers are below.
Q) What do you write write:
A) I write historical and contemporary erotic romances but I have a fondness for setting my stories in the past, especially the Wild West and the Regency period.
Q) When do you write:
A) I work full time and have a husband, two children, two dogs and four bearded dragons, so writing has to be fitted in around everything else. I write wherever and whenever but I do love knowing that I can get up early on the weekend and get some quality typing in before my children get up and need my attention. I also write a lot in the school holidays. I’m a note taker and I constantly write notes about new plots and characters and my inspiration can come from anywhere.
Q) Where do you write:
A) I write wherever I can but I do have a favourite chair. I have two foot stools near it and I place my diary, pens and notebooks on them. As well as essential post-it notes. I find them stuck all over the house, the dogs, the children… ;-)
Q) What got me into writing:
A) I’ve always written. Always. Prose, poetry, letters, essays. But I first started taking this seriously – and by that I mean believing that I could write and get published – in my early thirties.
Q) How did you get into writing?
A) The Rocky Road to Publication: I always dreamt of being a published writer but I thought that it was one of those things that happens for others, not people like me. So, following University, I became a teacher then had two beautiful children. I was so busy being a mother and working that I didn’t have much time to think about being creative.
However, as my children got older, I felt that yearning to write building again. Only this time, it was stronger. I’d immersed myself in motherhood but I wasn’t happy with my job, so I took a career break and tried writing a medical romance. I read lots of romances, plotted a story then wrote the first three chapters and a synopsis.
I submitted my manuscript to a major romance publisher then waited. I should have been finishing it then starting the next one but I didn’t. I procrastinated. A lot! Then some more. When the rejection finally came, I wasn’t surprised. So, what did I do? Not a lot. It just wasn’t the right time for me, I guess. Instead of having another go, I got myself another full time job at a different school and packed away my dream of writing, thinking that perhaps I didn’t really have it in me.
However, a few years ago, when I met my husband and told him all about my dreams, something clicked. He really believed that I could do this and he encouraged me to go for it. His confidence boosted my own and inspired me to try again. He’s such a strong and determined man that with his support and faith in me, I felt more confidence in my ability than ever before.
So, armed with his support I began writing in earnest. I scoured the internet for submission calls and publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. I wrote and plotted and submitted. There were rejections but they weren’t heartbreakingly negative. I even had several ‘revise and resubmits’ which gave me hope and encouraged me to persevere.
My lowest point came just before Christmas 2012 when a rejection of a R&R made me feel like throwing in the towel once again.
Guess what? I didn’t.
A dear friend did a thorough critique of the story and told me what the issues were but also what she loved about it. It was a steep but invaluable learning curve and it increased my determination.
For Christmas 2012, my husband bought me a cover for my Kindle. It’s designed to look like a Victorian book cover and it has my name inscribed on the spine. On the inside front cover is a message which reads: This is your first book cover of many. You will be published! With support and encouragement like that, how could I fail to keep going?
Post-Christmas, a few lines just popped into my head and kept playing over and over:
“Take your clothes off.”
“What?”
“You heard me.”
Evelyn forced her mouth shut.
“So? What are you waiting for?”
Her eyes met those of the man on the moth eaten chaise longue in front of her. He was serious.
Within days, these evolved into a full plot and Desire in Deadwood was born!
I wrote it in a week (two hours an evening after work – my marking took a bit of a backseat that week) and submitted it to Totally Bound.
And that, as they say, was that!
Between August 2013 and 2014 I’ve had eight books published, I have another two in edits and I’m working on the next one.
This is an exciting time and I’m thrilled to be a published author, but more than that, I just love writing and creating and knowing that readers are enjoying my stories.
(Thank you Molly with answering my questions. I appreciate it)
You can find more information on Molly Ann Wishlade and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on links below now.
Official Blog
Twitter
Facebook
GoodReads
Total-E-Bound Blogspot (on the 12th of every month)
She wants to take readers on the roller-coaster that is life through the creation of vivid characters, relationships and worlds.
And she loves to hear from readers.
I asked Molly some questions and she graciously answered my questions. Her answers are below.
Q) What do you write write:
A) I write historical and contemporary erotic romances but I have a fondness for setting my stories in the past, especially the Wild West and the Regency period.
Q) When do you write:
A) I work full time and have a husband, two children, two dogs and four bearded dragons, so writing has to be fitted in around everything else. I write wherever and whenever but I do love knowing that I can get up early on the weekend and get some quality typing in before my children get up and need my attention. I also write a lot in the school holidays. I’m a note taker and I constantly write notes about new plots and characters and my inspiration can come from anywhere.
Q) Where do you write:
A) I write wherever I can but I do have a favourite chair. I have two foot stools near it and I place my diary, pens and notebooks on them. As well as essential post-it notes. I find them stuck all over the house, the dogs, the children… ;-)
Q) What got me into writing:
A) I’ve always written. Always. Prose, poetry, letters, essays. But I first started taking this seriously – and by that I mean believing that I could write and get published – in my early thirties.
Q) How did you get into writing?
A) The Rocky Road to Publication: I always dreamt of being a published writer but I thought that it was one of those things that happens for others, not people like me. So, following University, I became a teacher then had two beautiful children. I was so busy being a mother and working that I didn’t have much time to think about being creative.
However, as my children got older, I felt that yearning to write building again. Only this time, it was stronger. I’d immersed myself in motherhood but I wasn’t happy with my job, so I took a career break and tried writing a medical romance. I read lots of romances, plotted a story then wrote the first three chapters and a synopsis.
I submitted my manuscript to a major romance publisher then waited. I should have been finishing it then starting the next one but I didn’t. I procrastinated. A lot! Then some more. When the rejection finally came, I wasn’t surprised. So, what did I do? Not a lot. It just wasn’t the right time for me, I guess. Instead of having another go, I got myself another full time job at a different school and packed away my dream of writing, thinking that perhaps I didn’t really have it in me.
However, a few years ago, when I met my husband and told him all about my dreams, something clicked. He really believed that I could do this and he encouraged me to go for it. His confidence boosted my own and inspired me to try again. He’s such a strong and determined man that with his support and faith in me, I felt more confidence in my ability than ever before.
So, armed with his support I began writing in earnest. I scoured the internet for submission calls and publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. I wrote and plotted and submitted. There were rejections but they weren’t heartbreakingly negative. I even had several ‘revise and resubmits’ which gave me hope and encouraged me to persevere.
My lowest point came just before Christmas 2012 when a rejection of a R&R made me feel like throwing in the towel once again.
Guess what? I didn’t.
A dear friend did a thorough critique of the story and told me what the issues were but also what she loved about it. It was a steep but invaluable learning curve and it increased my determination.
For Christmas 2012, my husband bought me a cover for my Kindle. It’s designed to look like a Victorian book cover and it has my name inscribed on the spine. On the inside front cover is a message which reads: This is your first book cover of many. You will be published! With support and encouragement like that, how could I fail to keep going?
Post-Christmas, a few lines just popped into my head and kept playing over and over:
“Take your clothes off.”
“What?”
“You heard me.”
Evelyn forced her mouth shut.
“So? What are you waiting for?”
Her eyes met those of the man on the moth eaten chaise longue in front of her. He was serious.
Within days, these evolved into a full plot and Desire in Deadwood was born!
I wrote it in a week (two hours an evening after work – my marking took a bit of a backseat that week) and submitted it to Totally Bound.
And that, as they say, was that!
Between August 2013 and 2014 I’ve had eight books published, I have another two in edits and I’m working on the next one.
This is an exciting time and I’m thrilled to be a published author, but more than that, I just love writing and creating and knowing that readers are enjoying my stories.
(Thank you Molly with answering my questions. I appreciate it)
You can find more information on Molly Ann Wishlade and where to follow her at the below websites. Just click on links below now.
Official Blog
GoodReads
Total-E-Bound Blogspot (on the 12th of every month)
Author Markus F. Zusak
Markus Frank Zusak is an Australian writer. He is best known for The Book Thief and The Messenger and The Under Dog - novels for young adults which have been international best-sellers.
Over the years Markus has won various awards for his outstanding novels and this year (2014) he won the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association (ALA), which recognizes an author and 'a specific body of their work, for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.
You can find more information on Markus F. Zusak and where to follow him at the below websites. Just click on links below now.
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Random House
Amazon UK
Amazon.Com
Over the years Markus has won various awards for his outstanding novels and this year (2014) he won the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association (ALA), which recognizes an author and 'a specific body of their work, for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.
You can find more information on Markus F. Zusak and where to follow him at the below websites. Just click on links below now.
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Random House
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