Category Archives: Writing

Have You Been Pining Away For The Third Spy Goddess Book?

Over the years, I’ve gotten hundreds of emails from Spy Goddess fans. Most of them begging me to know when the third book in the series was going to be available. For a long time I had no answer. The story went like this. Author writes first book SPY GODDESS: LIVE AND LET SHOP. Gets [...]

4 Ways To Make Your School’s Author Visit Great!

It’s Back-To-School time! For most parents it’s the hap-happiest season of all. Teachers are preparing their lesson plans and librarians are pouring over reading lists and getting everything ready for their hordes of students to return. But it’s also Back-To-School time for authors as I and many of my fellow authors start up a new [...]

Comic Books Are Great For Reluctant Readers!

Those of you have heard me speak at conferences or read my previous posts, now that I’m a passionate fan of comic books. As a reader, there is no doubt in my mind that reading comics as a child not only fostered my love of reading, but helped me improve my vocabulary and gave my [...]

Off Like The Wind! The First Ride of The Pony Express Wins Western Heritage Award!

Writers are like anyone else. We like to win stuff. Hands of gin rummy, power-ball lotteries and awards! And I’m happy to report that I’m finally able to call my self an Award Winning Author for my book OFF LIKE THE WIND! The First Ride Of The Pony Express has won the 2011 Western Heritage [...]

FIVE ON FRIDAY with Author Debra Ginsberg

This week we welcome author Debra Ginsberg. Her newest book The Neighbors are Watching was just released this week from Crown Publishers. We first became a fan of Debra’s work by reading her book Waiting about her experiences waiting tables, one of the most universal jobs out there. Visit Debra at her website where you [...]

FIVE ON FRIDAY with Richard Doetsch

This week’s Five On Friday guest is thriller writer Richard Doetsch. If you love page turning, Dan Brown or Steve Berryesque type thrillers, then I highly encourage you to pick up one of Richard’s Books. You can learn more about Richard at his website, www.RichardDoetsch.com. When did you know that you first wanted to be [...]

FIVE ON FRIDAY with Jane Kurtz

This week it’s my pleasure to welcome award winning author Jayne Kurtz to Five on Friday. Jane has written numerous YA, Middle Grade novels and picture books and not only that, she has great stories about growing up in Africa. Jane’s newest book is Lanie: An American Girl, her newest entry into the mega-popular American [...]

A Whole Lot of Shaking Go On!

Hi Readers! Your authorness here. Yes I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, but well, a LOT has been happening. First, my publishers are trying to kill me. Yes, you heard me correctly. By releasing two books in the same week! I have to say, I know I’m lucky, but I’m [...]

TEMPLAR TUESDAY: Going to the Chapel

In two days The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate goes on sale. If you haven’t yet I hope you’ll take an opportunity to visit your local bookseller and pre-order a copy. If you haven’t yet, please take a gander at the sneak peek here. And remember, it’s a sequel to The Youngest Templar: Keeper of [...]

FIVE ON FRIDAY with Michael P. Spradlin

Our FIVE ON FRIDAY guest this week… is me. Yes, yours truly, author of the International Best-Selling The Youngest Templar. So visit my website… again. And make sure you’ve pre-ordered a copy of The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate which goes on sale 10-29-09. – - – - When did you know that you first [...]

 

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