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For UK Readers, Tilly's Tale

A lot of people have told me they would like to receive Tilly's Tale in their Christmas stockings, and currently Amazon UK are saying that orders for Tilly's tale will be available in 4 - 6 weeks and therefore may not reach readers in time. DON'T PANIC! Abebooks.co.uk are currently offering the book, delivered in about a week t… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 21, 2009 at 12:23pm — No Comments

A Cool Interview!

Hello Friends! I was just interviewed by a wonderful person. I really enjoyed this interview. The cool thing about this website is that you are serenaded as you read the interview. The music is fantastic. I was so impressed. Stop by and leave a comment at http://unadorned-book.blogspot.com/2009/11/author-interview-linda-weaver-clarke.html. Continue

Added by Linda Weaver Clarke on November 19, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Merry Christmas

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Added by Doris Anne Beaulieu on November 19, 2009 at 4:33am — No Comments

A Great First Review for Tilly's Tale

I'm delighted to be able to publish the following review of Tilly's Tale which has appeared today on Amazon.com. Reviewer Fran Lewis has produced a review that in itself as full of emotion and I'm so pleased that Tilly's story was able to reach into and touch the heart of an expe… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 18, 2009 at 6:03am — No Comments

The Fall of Augustus - Sarah Wisseman, Author

The Fall of Augustus - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Victor stepped into the elevator shaft and looked up. "This should make a good shot," he said motioning to the video tech. The elevator light gleamed on his distinguished sweep of dark hair touched with gray. The camera… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 17, 2009 at 5:17pm — No Comments

Does Your Fictional Character Come To Life?

There are many things that bring a character to life. One is an adequate description of the person and another is emotion. Let’s begin with the description of characters. We need to see the character with our mind’s eye, if possible. For example, Melinda’s description of her father gives you a feel, not only of his physical appearance, but also of his deeper inner self. Read the description of her father and see if you can feel his presence and what he is like deep down inside. “Her father was… Continue

Added by Linda Weaver Clarke on November 16, 2009 at 8:28pm — No Comments

Big thanks to Vivian and Mandy

This morning, I received a copy of Tilly's Tale, that I'd ordered as soon as the book became available in the UK. I always like to test out the delivery service when I have a new book released. Well, I have to say the quality of book simply amazed me.… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 16, 2009 at 5:56am — No Comments

Bertha Fights Back - Fran Lewis & Jr. Author Dani Nicole Miller, Authors

Bertha Fights Back - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat 'Walking into my homeroom class, I realized that something was definitely going on and I was beginning to think that I might not want to know what it was. One of the boys, Dan, looked at me and then at his cell phone and b… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 15, 2009 at 10:13am — No Comments

Tilly's Tale Now Available at Amazon.co.uk - Be Prepared to Fall in Love!

I'm really delighted to find that my latest release 'Tilly's Tale' is now available from Amazon.co.uk This is the first in my series of 'Harry Porter's… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 12, 2009 at 5:20am — No Comments

Historical Fiction Give Away

How do you feel about historical fiction? Leon Garfield said, "The historian, if honest, gives us a photograph; the storyteller gives us a painting." If you are a lover of historical fiction, Favorite PASTimes is having a book give-away. Visit http://favoritepastimes.blogspot.com and read the two-part interview and leave a comment on either one to enter the give away. Good Luck! Continue

Added by Linda Weaver Clarke on November 11, 2009 at 6:15pm — No Comments

Tilly's Tale Now Available in UK

Abebooks.co.uk have become the first to stock 'Tilly's Tale, in the UK, so readers in the United Kingdom can… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 10, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

How Pat Bertram became a real writer

I asked Pat Bertram how she got from where I am to where she is, and her answer's posted on my blog. It makes really interesting and helpful reading. http://sheiladeeth.blogspot.com/2009/11/one-writers-journey.html Continue

Added by Sheila Deeth on November 9, 2009 at 6:22pm — No Comments

A post from my blogspot

What Intoxicates my mind? The language of prose. It's like acting--but on paper. I can be whomever I choose, a silly sally, a demure maiden, or quite the comedian at times. I can also be a person of questionable repute. Ahhh, that opens up a whole new world, so many adventures, so many tarty ladies to mimic--who's to stop my pen from letting me go where the fainthearted dares to wander? And then there's always the mysterious lady who shows up whenever excitement throbs; and the toughy girl who t… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Willie Towles on November 8, 2009 at 6:33pm — No Comments

'Tilly's Tale' now at Amazon.com

I'm really happy to report that 'Tilly's Tale', written under my Harry Porter pseudonym has today appeared on sale at Amazon.com Hopefully it won't be too long before it also appears on Amazon's UK site too. Also available direct from the publisher at http://4rvpublishingllc.com/ Tilly is so excited her tail hasn't stopped wagging since the book was released. Here's a short blurb: Rescued when life looked bleak and her future uncertain, Tilly found l… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 8, 2009 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Of Dreams and Nightmares - Shirley A. Roe, Author

Of Dreams and Nightmares - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat "There will be no gala ball for you this year Martha, you are to be married to Jebediah Whitaker in a fortnight." John raised his voice interrupting Martha in mid sentence. "Father, you are joking. But what kin… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on November 7, 2009 at 5:31pm — No Comments

Laughter is the Best Medicine

The secret of happiness is a great mystery to many people, constantly searching for joy in everyday life. Is laughter the secret to true happiness? How about a simple, sincere smile and greeting as you pass a friend? I’ve noticed it’s quite effective. I suspect it’s because friendliness uplifts us, makes us feel warm inside. When someone goes out of his way to greet us, it feels mighty good. Laughter and smiles are contagious. They tend to spread from person to person. If you smile at a baby, he… Continue

Added by Linda Weaver Clarke on November 5, 2009 at 3:59pm — No Comments

My Book, 'Tilly's Tale' is Released Today

I'm over the moon today, because my book 'Tilly's Tale' written under my Harry Porter name was released this morning by 4RV Publishing. 'Tilly's Tale' is the first book in my 'Harry Porter's Dog Tales' series and sets out to tell Tilly's life story in her own words, beginning with the appalling story of her early life and endin… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on November 5, 2009 at 8:26am — No Comments

Free Short Story Writing Contest TRAVEL STORIES – win cash with your story

While traveling we always have new experiences, whether they are amazing, life changing or just disillusioning. Tell us your travel story. It may deal with a travel journey to a new place, time traveling, revisiting one's past, visiting a lost love or a new one, or an inner journey. Travel reports can be as much about one's internal navigation of their emotions as a physical voyage. There is currently running a free-to-enter short story contest on BookRix for writers and readers. The theme is "… Continue

Added by Nils on November 4, 2009 at 7:20am — No Comments

To Hell in a Handbasket - Beth Groundwater, Author

To Hell in a Handbasket - Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat What will a wife do to protect her husband? In A Real Basket Case Claire sets out to prove that she didn't sleep with her physical trainer and her husband didn't kill him when he found him straddling her in bed. Th… Continue

Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 31, 2009 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Another Book Give Away

Hello Everyone! I thought you might like to know about another "Book Give Away." Joyce DiPastena, a historical fiction author, interviewed me on her blog site and is having a contest for a free book, Melinda and the Wild West. This is the first in the series for both adults and young adults. Her site is JDP News. Good luck! To understand what this book is about, visit my website at… Continue

Added by Linda Weaver Clarke on October 29, 2009 at 12:02pm — No Comments