Title:Wise Woman Collection: Courage of the Soul
Author: Marion Elizabeth
Witte and Melissa Murphy
Author's Web site link:
http://www.wisewomancollection.com
Genre or category: Inspirational Stories:
Personal Growth
ISBN-10: 0988241102
ISBN-13: 978-0988241107
Publisher: Wise Owl Publishing, Inc.
Reviewer's rating 5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Teresa Morrow originally for Amazon
About the book:
Book Description
Where Have You Triumphed
in Your Own Life?
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to live a human
life.
Each of us is a warrior, taking a personal heroic journey, facing
the
challenges and obstacles presented to us along the way.
There are
those crossroads that appear, turning points where one must
choose between
living a life of victory and succumbing to the curse of
defeat. These
moments of truth are marked by defining events that
challenge the human
spirit to reach deep within to find courage at the
soul level. From those
depths we must summon and bring forth what is
required to create a life of
meaning and worth. It’s a call to courage –
to face our fears and to
overcome – to suffer trials and to conquer.
Courage of the Soul is a book
that chronicles the life-changing events of
ordinary people who found their
measure of courage, and through their will
and determination they have not
only survived their circumstances, but
they persevered. And having
persevered, they triumphed.
In Courage of the Soul, the reader will find a
connection between the
narrated stories and their own life experiences. In
reality, the stories
of each of us are the stories of all of us. And in our
own unique way,
each of us has met life’s challenges by taking the journey
required to
unearth the courage of our own soul.
About
Marion:
Ms. Witte holds bachelors degree in business administration
and
accounting, and she has received several academic and professional
awards,
including graduating Summa Cum Laude from college and completing
her
education in three years. Upon passing the licensing exam while a
junior
in college, she became the youngest CPA in the United States that
year.
While in Minneapolis she worked for an international public
accounting
firm and she served as president of the National Association
of
Accountants and the American Society of Women Accountants. She moved
into
general business management after leaving public accounting, and served
as
the executive vice president for one of the largest tour operators in
the
upper Midwest. Upon moving to California, she became a partner in
a
jewelry manufacturing company, and subsequently formed a
computer
consulting firm, a real estate development company, a CPA firm and
a
publishing company.
Submitted by author advocate Teresa Morrow, aka
The Author's Cheerleader
Promotion Manager for Spiritual Authors &
Speakers, Inspirational Author/Poet/Coach. She is author of
Life Lessons from the Heart
(2012 Smashwords)
DISOWNED: A Journey of Transformation from Abandonment to
Healing (2013 Amazon Kindle) Learn more about her at
http://www.teresamorrow.com
and at @teresamorrow
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Book Tour: Learning How To Promote on Cyberspace with Karen Leland
Title – Ultimate Pinterest Guide for BusinessAuthor – Karen LelandAuthor's website link - http://www.karenleland.com/ Genre or category – Business Promotion, Online Marketing, Social Media MarketingISBN-10: 1-59918-5-083ISBN-13: 978-1-59918-508-8
Ultimate
Pinterest Guide for Business by Karen Leland
Pinterest is the third largest social media site
after Facebook and Twitter. It gets 10 million unique views a month and has
over 25 million members.
Pinterest is a social
bookmarking site that allows users to create a visual, online pinboard with
images they love organized around topics of their choice by category. It’s the
fastest growing social media site in history, the third-largest network after Facebook and Twitter and has over 25
million members and 10 million unique visitors a month.
The most
recent studies indicate that nearly 20 percent of women using the Internet are on
Pinterest, 72 percent of Pinterest users are female, and 66 percent of those
are age 35 or older, and the average amount of time visitors spend surfing the
Pinterest site is an hour.
Karen Leland, author of
the new book “Entrepreneur Magazine’s
Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business,” has created a comprehensive and
easy-to-use guide to hitting the road running and quickly making Pinterest into
a valuable source of prospects, promotion and profits.
“Great
business brands are about telling compelling, congruent stories, and Pinterest
is at its core about storytelling in pictures,” says Leland. “Pinterest has
tapped into this visceral lover of visuals, and no small business, entrepreneur
or corporation can afford to miss the boat on bringing what they offer beyond
words and into images.”
About
Ultimate Pinterest Guide for Business
“The Ultimate
Guide to Pinterest for Business” is designed to help businesses use Pinterest
to its maximum potential. The book provides both beginning users and seasoned
veterans with the ability to find their specific area of interest “at a
glance.” It uses step-by-step how-to, sidebars, examples, case studies, expert
interviews and tip sheets to show how, from setup to strategy, to use Pinterest
for promotional, branding and marketing objectives.
The book
explores the ins and outs of signing up and getting started on Pinterest and
how to create boards that get noticed, drive traffic and convert fans into
customers. Special chapters are devoted to creating a strong community and
enthusiastic following through high-engagement activities, contests, social
media outreach and smart pinning strategies.
In addition
the book outlines specific marketing applications to small businesses, from
architecture firms to theater companies.
About Karen
Leland
Karen Leland
is the best-selling author of nine business books and the President of Sterling
Marketing Group, where she works with entrepreneurs, small businesses and
Fortune 500 companies around the globe on building stronger personal and
business brands. Her clients have included AT&T, American Express,
Marriott Hotels, Apple Computer and Johnson & Johnson, among others.
She is a
regular speaker for business groups and has spoken for the Young Presidents’
Organization, American Management Association and Direct Marketing Association,
among others. Karen is a frequent guest of the media and has been interviewed
on “The Today Show,” CNN, CNBC and “Oprah.”
She writes a
regular branding and marketing column for Entrepreneur.com and has been
published in Woman’s Day, Self, The Los Angeles Times and others. Her latest
book is “Entrepreneur Magazine’s Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business.”
What People Are Saying
Every small
business should read this book — not only because it will show you exactly how to
use Pinterest to promote your business but for the marketing and branding
lessons Karen Leland has managed to weave throughout the book. Make Pinterest
work as hard as you DO! -Berny Dohrmann, Founder, CEO Space, Bestselling
Author, “Redemption: The Cooperation Revolution”
“Ultimate
Guide to Pinterest for Business” provides the reader with a step-by-step
approach and a clear path for maximizing communication in their business or
profession. Karen's in-depth knowledge of social media, marketing and branding
are a bonus for anyone wanting to integrate Pinterest into their marketing mix.
-Michelle Patterson, Executive Director, California Women's Conference
Karen Leland's
“Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business” is a gem! She has provided the
must-have, must-read playbook for pinning in business. I've learned so many
ideas, details and strategies that will impact and improve the Pinterest
portion of my business and life.
-Susan RoAne,
Author, “How to Work a Room” and “The Secrets of Savvy Networking”
WOW. This book
is AMAZING! If you're ready to learn everything you need to know about
successfully using Pinterest, then read and absorb the strategies in this
brilliant book by Karen Leland! -James Malinchak, The World's #1 Big Money
Speaker® Trainer & Coach featured on ABC's hit TV show, “Secret
Millionaire,” Founder, BigMoneySpeaker
Can you make
money using Pinterest? Absolutely! Karen Leland's new book shows you the exact
steps to master the art of relationship marketing on Pinterest. Read this
well-written, comprehensive book, and you'll be attracting and converting leads
into paying customers in no time! -Mari Smith, Social Media Thought Leader,
Author, “The New Relationship Marketing,” Co-author, “Facebook Marketing: An
Hour a Day”
Authoritative,
accessible and specific — this guide is an invaluable resource. -Gretchen
Rubin, Author, “The Happiness Project”
Karen Leland
has one of the best grasps on branding I've seen. “Ultimate Guide to Pinterest
for Business” is more than just a book on using Pinterest for marketing; it's a
handbook for anyone who wants to understand how to approach branding and social
media in today's complex online world. -
Olivia Fox Cabane, Author, “The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art
and Science of Personal Magnetism”
Karen is the
behind-the-scenes secret for the success of many small business brands. Her
take on Pinterest makes this a fascinating book with a roadmap on how to use
this popular platform to increase community engagement, brand visibility and
sales. - Susan Harrow, Author, “Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul”
For much more information about Pinterest, Karen Leland and this book, visit http://bookpromotionservices.com/2013/04/05/pinterest-for-business-tour/
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Monday, May 6, 2013
Blog Tour and Foody Contest: Simple Sexy Foods to Stir Your Libido
Title – Simple Sexy Food - 101 Tasty Aphrodisiac Recipes and Sensual Tips to
Stir Your Libido and Feed Your LoveAuthor – Linda De Villers, PhD
Author's website link – http://simplesexyfood.com/
Publisher - Aphrodite Media; 1st edition
Genre or category – Cookbooks, Food, Recipes, Relationship
ISBN-10: 097095655X
ISBN-13: 978-0970956552
Amazon Link - http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Sexy-Food-Linda-Villers/dp/097095655X
Do
aphrodisiacs work? What exactly are they? How can I use them? We answer these
questions and many more during the Simple Sexy Food virtual tour with clinical
sex therapist and foodie – Linda De Villers, PhD. There are many ordinary foods
that can have aphrodisiac effects – and we’re going to help you understand
them.
A Message From Linda De Villers PhD
I created this book to
help you enjoy the remarkable relationship between food and sex. These two themes
run brightly through my own life both personally and professionally, and are
inseparable from my sense of who I am. Having counseled and taught thousands of
people on the loving arts, and having fed nearly as many in my kitchens over
the years, I find myself in a state of barely contained excitement over the
opportunity to share what I know with you. I am the only author in this field
to be credentialed in both sexual health and food, having worked and presented
internationally and conducted research on the joint topic over the course of my
career.
Midwest Book Review –
Every culture has had its own ideas on the aphrodisiac qualities of
certain foods. The abilities of some foods to enhance or stimulate human
sexuality and sexual responses. Simple Sexy Food is a 247-page compendium showcasing
101 dishes to enhance the libido, spice up bedroom performance, and augment a
healthy relations with a loved one. In addition to the recipes, Simple
Sexy Food also
provides a delineated history of aphrodisiacs, including their use and myths.
Unique and thoroughly ‘user friendly’, Simple Sexy Food will prove to be a welcome addition to
personal and family cookbook collections, and an ideal gift for newlyweds and
the amorously adventurous!
About Simple Sexy Food –
Simple Sexy Food is an aphrodisiac cookbook like no other. Honest and
direct, detailed and informative, it’s packed with exclusive recipes, food and
sex tips, descriptions and histories of ingredients and even survey data about
what food people find sexy. And it’s the only aphrodisiac cookbook written by a
clinical sex therapist who also happens to be a foodie!
Cassanova
relished the food and meals that accompanied and enhanced his love affairs: he
recorded the sensual delight of special meals with his conquests; for him, food was the food of love. Why should it
be different for the rest of us? Food and love, two things that sustain us
physically and spiritually, have long been associated, and most of us, have a
delicious memory or two of when the combination produced a moment that was
nothing less than magical. With the right person, preparing and sharing a meal
can be a turn-on: intimate, caring, and sensual. The rituals of cooking and
dining together can cook up erotic possibilities and create intimacy and
romance for all of us. Linda De Villers is a passionate cook who has traveled
the world. In Simple Sexy Food, she
combines her culinary knowledge with 20 years of experience as a sex and
relationship expert to create a sensual self-help guide to help all couples
have more magical moments in—and out—of the kitchen.
What are the
essential ingredients for a romantic, sensual meal? Food that is luscious and
that is especially appealing to all the senses is important; meals are truly
“aphrodisiac” when they are experienced as a feast of sensual delights. But for
many couples, time—not exotic ingredients—is the ultimate luxury. Getting in
the mood for love requires relaxation and setting aside a moment when we can
leave workday concerns aside; a little intention—whether it’s a saucy surprise
or a seductive invitation—coupled with the pleasure of a special meal that
appeals to all the senses can spark moments of intimacy that create all the
excitement of spontaneous ones. For couples who have been together for some
time, those moments can create even more intimacy, sensuality, and fun.
In its
approach and philosophy, Simple Sexy
Food is surprisingly simple: Eating together regularly is one factor that
significantly contributes to the emotional closeness lovers experience with
each other. And in today’s economy, romantic dining-out budgets are shrinking;
there’s no better time to get couples in the kitchen, cooking up romance at
home. In Simple Sexy Food, Dr. De
Villers gives readers simple, fresh, modern recipes for seductive meals, small
bites, and drinks, as well as fun, imaginative, and non-intimidating
suggestions that will give even shy cooks and would-be seducers more confidence
in the kitchen and the bedroom.
Simple Sexy Food redefines aphrodisiacs. In her work
as a sex therapist and professor, Dr. De Villers has conducted extensive
studies of current attitudes towards aphrodisiacs and the kinds of foods and
meals that put modern readers in the mood. While classic aphrodisiac
ingredients like oysters, pomegranates, and artichokes are provocative to the
palate and the imagination, the most highly-rated romantic foods are simply
delectable “passions”—luscious, suggestive foods for romance like
chocolate-covered strawberries. Sushi and pasta rate highly, too, and for good
reason: sushi may not be a traditional aphrodisiac, but it’s light, sensual,
and undeniably sexy. In Simple Sexy Food,
timeless aphrodisiac ingredients are highlighted and employed in modern
recipes, but what sets Simple Sexy Food
apart from other aphrodisiac cookbooks is an equal emphasis on simply delicious
foods and meals that will please your partner.
Simple Sexy Food is a first: an aphrodisiac cookbook
written by a relationship expert. It will provide ideas and recipes for both
weeknight cooking and special occasions. On the recipe pages, it will serve up
tantalizing anecdotes from her extensive surveys on how a sensual meal created
a romantic moment between lovers and offer sexy serving suggestions. Because
Dr. De Villers is a well-known sex therapist, it will also provide a little
hand-holding—empowering advice from an expert on how to kick up your confidence
a notch in the kitchen and the bedroom. Simple
Sexy Food will educate and inspire readers by offering tips for making
readers feel sexy before they begin, give serving tips for spicing things up
romantically, and give inspiring scene and scenario setting ideas for creating
truly delicious moments.
About Linda DeVillers PhD –
Linda De
Villers, PhD is an internationally recognized authority on human sexuality and
relationships with an emphasis on the role of exercise and diet in improving
sexual function. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Glamour,
Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, and more. For a year, she wrote a monthly column in Health magazine; prior to that she was a weekly Q&A Columnist
for Playboy.com. Dr. De Villers’ private practice helps individuals and couples
replace sexual concerns with confidence in themselves for a richly satisfying
sex life. She carries her sex-positive focus into her popular human sexuality
courses offered at several major universities and colleges. A lifelong gourmet
foodie and avid tennis player, she makes her home in coastal Los Angeles.
Recipe Photo Contest –
We are holding a recipe photo contest as part of the virtual tour.
Details can be found at - http://www.lovecoachjourney.com/recipe-photo-contest/ . We supply the
recipes, you prepare the aphrodisiac food and submit a picture of the finished
recipe – for the contest. The
grand prize winner will get a one-on-one aphrodisiac consultation and five
runner ups will receive a digital copy of Love Skills by Linda De Villers. Contact nikki@nikkileigh.com with questions. We show the
ingredients - now show us what you can do.
Linda De
Viller, PhD, Clinical Sex Therapist and Foodie, shares her knowledge about the
myths and truth about aphrodisiacs. She also share over 80 recipes and a wealth
of love and sex tips. Get your copy at - http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Sexy-Food-Linda-Villers/dp/097095655X/. We invite you to participate in the Simple Sexy Food Recipe Photo Contest -
http://www.lovecoachjourney.com/recipe-photo-contest - the grand prize winner will get a
one on one aphrodisiac consultation and five runner ups will receive a digital
copy of Love Skills by Linda De Villers.
Submitted by Blog Tour Specialist Nikki Leigh:
Visit my new Website - http://www.nikkileighauthor.com
Social Media Promotional Services - www.bookpromotionservices.com
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
New Novella in DragonEye Series Online Launch
Greater Treasures
Part of the DragonEye Series of novel and stories
By Karina Fabian
Genre: Fantasy/Noir/Mystery/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Pages 130
Excerpt:
Blog: http://fabianspace.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karina.fabian
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/KarinaFabian
Google +: https://plus.google.com/103660024891826015212
Here are some other fun links she suggests:
Lance of Longinus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Lance
Maltese Falcon: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033870/
Live and Let Fly: http://dragoneyepi.blogspot.com/p/live-and-let-fly.html
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Part of the DragonEye Series of novel and stories
By Karina Fabian
Genre: Fantasy/Noir/Mystery/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Pages 130
Synopsis:
Being a private detective in the border town
of the Faerie and Mundane worlds isn’t easy, even for a dragon like Vern. Still, finding the wayward brother of a teary
damsel in distress shouldn’t have gotten so dangerous. When his partner, Sister Grace, gets poisoned by a dart meant for him, Vern offers
to find an artifact in exchange for a cure.
However, this is no ordinary trinket—with a little magic power, it could
control all of mankind. Can Vern find
the artifact, and will he sacrifice the fate of two worlds for the life of his
best friend?
Excerpt:
Given
the day I was having, it came as no surprise that when I got home, I found the
dogs sprawled in a drugged sleep and the sounds of things being overturned from
within the warehouse. I decided not to bother with subtlety, but I did resist
the urge to burst in with flames going full-blast. I had questions first.
Naturally,
I walked straight in to find an automatic weapon—yep, a bona fide black-market
AK-47—and I thought only Faerie lived their clichés—and six other weapons of
various types pointed at me. I didn't stop, just closed the door with my tail
while I strolled in slow and placid-like. My visitors had shaved heads, faces
painted white with clown paint, and black t-shirts with swastikas in white
circles.
"If
you're the housekeeping service, you're fired."
"You
stay right there, or we gonna fire you!" said one guy from the sidelines
as he held his nunchucks at the ready.
What'd
he think he would do—whack me on the nose? I turned to the one holding the
assault rifle. "Scraping the bottom of the barrel with that one, weren't
you?"
"He's
right. You just stay still while we search the place."
"The
place" was a ten-thousand square foot warehouse with offices on the upper
floor. Boxes I still hadn't opened line the walls and made a maze in the second
warehouse room. I settled myself on the floor and rested my head on my crossed
arms. "Go ahead. I get half of anything you find."
They
stared at me, unbelieving. I smiled back. Mr. Cooperation, that's me. Finally,
Big Gun snarled for the others to get to work. As he turned his back on me,
Nunchucks muttered, "I got your half. Don't think I don't." Guess he
learned such witty repartee in Hitler Youth Summer Camp.
I
watched and listened and waited. With eight teenage skinheads trashing my
place, it was only a matter of time.
"I
wouldn't go in there if I were you," I suggested as Nunchucks made a grab
for the doorknob to Grace's workshop.
"You
gonna stop me?" He turned the knob.
"Nope,"
I said as I closed my ears and my eyes. Even so, I saw the otherworldly light
and heard the harmonious roar of Divine Vengeance followed by Mundane screams.
"The
Heavenly Host on the other hand…"
I
waited until the screams died down to whimpers before opening my eyes and
rising.
Four
of the skinheads were unconscious. Three may as well have been; they were
curled up in the fetal position, whimpering. Nunchucks was actually crying for
his mommy. Big Guns had collapsed to the floor as well, the gun thrown away
from him. He was sitting and rocking and making high-pitched keening through
the roof of his mouth.
I'd
tell Grace to tone down her wards some, except that the effect is directly
proportional to the evilness of the intent. Suddenly, I was feeling a little
shaky about my earlier entrance.
Knights
out of the armor now. I went around, collecting weapons in the office trash can
and poking through pockets. I found the usual stuff—driver's licenses, credit
cards, petty cash… One kid had a condom; wishful thinking on his part, I knew.
Another had a report card. MLK High. Wonder if he was the one beating up Faerie
kids? Honor roll grades, too. Of all the years I've battled evil, there were
still some things I didn't understand.
As I
was returning Big Guns' (aka Rick Matherston's) wallet back into his jacket
pocket, he blinked and focused on me.
"What
was that?"
"Angels,
kid." Actually a kind of magical shadow of the real thing, but close
enough.
"But I thought angels were—"
"But I thought angels were—"
"There's
a reason why their first words are usually 'Fear not!' whenever they meet a
human."
His
eyes returned to their unfocused stare. I almost felt sorry for him. Then I
noticed the letters FARISLAR tattooed on his knuckles. Faerie slayer.
About Greater Treasures
Most
people associate the DragonEye stories with high humor ranging from puns to
slapstick, and in fact, the first stories and the novels have certainly been
crazy fun. But the life of a cynical
dragon PI isn’t all laughs, and Vern has had a few chilling stories to tell
me. Some of these, I’ve sold to
anthologies, but some are too long for that.
Thus, I’ve decided to start publishing them on my own.
From the Author
One thing I like to do for DragonEye stories is watch old
noir films. Greater Treasures came to me while watching the Maltese Falcon. If you’ve never seen it, I recommend it. (Then, reread the story to see if you catch
the in jokes.) I needed something with
more “oomph” than a bird statue, and since Vern has some history with the Lance
of Longinus, it made a good fit. I
enjoyed looking up all the conspiracy theories about the use of the Lance by
Hitler, which is where the neo-Nazi angle came in. To say more would be spoilers, so please,
enjoy the story. And if you do, be sure to check out Vern’s other tales at
http://dragoneyepi.net.
About the Author
Winner of the 2010 INDIE for
best Fantasy (Magic, Mensa and Mayhem),
Karina Fabian has imagination that takes quirky twists that keep her--and her
fans--amused. Nuns working in space, a down-and-out Faerie dragon working off a
geas from St. George, zombie exterminators—there’s always a surprise in
Fabian’s worlds. Mrs. Fabian teaches writing and book marketing seminars, but
mostly is concerned with supporting her husband, Rob Fabian as he makes the
exciting leap from military officer to civilian executive, getting her kids
through high school and college, and surviving daily circuit torture…er,
circuit training. Read about her adventures at http://fabianspace.com. Find Karina at:
Website:
http://fabianspace.com, http://dragoneyepi.netBlog: http://fabianspace.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karina.fabian
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/KarinaFabian
Google +: https://plus.google.com/103660024891826015212
Here are some other fun links she suggests:
Lance of Longinus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Lance
Maltese Falcon: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033870/
Live and Let Fly: http://dragoneyepi.blogspot.com/p/live-and-let-fly.html
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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Dr. Eileen Brennan Reviews Literary Novel
Title: Orange Peels and Cobblestones
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Author: Rose Marie Dunphy
Author Website link: http://rosemariedunphy.blogspot.com
Genre or Category: Fiction, General Fiction,
Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction
ISBN: 978-0-615-69671-3
Reviewer: Dr. Eileen Brennan, Licensed Psychoanalyst in Private
Practice originally for Amazon
"Orange
Peels and Cobblestones is a great read that provokes our interest and satisfies
our soul. While Brooklyn has long been home to churches and immigrants, it is
Marietta's journey that dramatizes the intimate joys and cold challenges
nurtured within this transitional community. This young girl's hunger for family
and friendship, emerging in the1950's and maturing in the `60's, dances
life-filled into the new millennium.
Personally, through this novel, I treasure joining Marietta revisiting my own immigrant, isolating and tender school days housed in a multi-generational, downtown brownstone. Psychoanalytically, in reading, and re-reading portions of, Orange Peels and Cobblestones I experience Marietta's deep creative instincts driving her birthing of self and of family.
Orange Peels provokes our hunger for life that emerges in the innocent manipulations of play and matures in the risks that scaffold the joys of other-centered adulthood. Cobblestones supports our vision of life grounded passionately in the security of family and open to the vast potential of a shared future.
Thank you Rose Marie Dunphy for a novel gift of life."
Personally, through this novel, I treasure joining Marietta revisiting my own immigrant, isolating and tender school days housed in a multi-generational, downtown brownstone. Psychoanalytically, in reading, and re-reading portions of, Orange Peels and Cobblestones I experience Marietta's deep creative instincts driving her birthing of self and of family.
Orange Peels provokes our hunger for life that emerges in the innocent manipulations of play and matures in the risks that scaffold the joys of other-centered adulthood. Cobblestones supports our vision of life grounded passionately in the security of family and open to the vast potential of a shared future.
Thank you Rose Marie Dunphy for a novel gift of life."
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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Today Is Earth Day: Poetry Book to Honor the Day Released
Sublime Planet
Authors: Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Magdalena BallAuthors' Web sites:
Carolyn: http://howtodoitfrugally.com/poetry_books.htm
Magdalena: http://magdalenaball.com
Photos: Ann Howley
ISBN: 978-1482054705
Gearing up for Earth Day, Carolyn Howard-Johnson and
Magdalena Ball are releasing a brand new collection of poems titled Sublime Planet. The collection features
relevant poems by Carolyn and Magdalena that demonstrate the interconnections
of the world around us, including life, family, and love, along with the
growing concern for the earth’s preservation.
This is a beautifully written collection that allows the
reader to pause and take note of the world around her.
One of my favorite poems in the collection is one by Carolyn
titled “The Giraffe:”
A tongue generous
as my head he reaches
for me, barriers no match
for his long neck, sniffs
my hair, kisses my face.
He unaware
he is endangered.
I unaware he might
be dangerous.
This poem is a powerful, yet simple tribute to a majestic
creature that is now an endangered species. Can you imagine a planet without
the giraffe?
Another poem in the collection that struck me is “Tipping Point” by Magdalena Ball: “[. . .] you eat and eat through four
billion years of evolution now held loosely by one thread. [. . .] The future
waits impatiently your decision.”
Again, powerful, and revealing.
Sublime Planet
offers moving insight into the world around us and into a world that is in need
of attention, and it certainly honors Earth Day. I highly recommend it.
For those who aren’t aware of what Earth Day is, Senator
Gaylord Nelson created this special day in the spring of 1970. The purpose
behind it was to make everyone aware of all the toxins being spewed into the
air and dumped in nearby streams or other waterways by manufacturing companies.
At that time, there were no regulatory or legal safety nets
to protect our planet, our environment. Senator Nelson took a stand and his
cause quickly caught on.
The earth is our planet, our home, our responsibility, and
we’re not doing such a good job protecting it.
Sublime Planet celebrates Earth Day (April 22nd).
The poems "Giraffe" and “Tipping Point” are
from Sublime Planet, a book of poetry in the Celebration Series
coauthored by Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Magdalena Ball. It will be released
before Earth Day. In the meantime learn more about Carolyn's poetry books
(including that Celebration Series!) at http://howtodoitfrugally.com/poetry_books.htm. And,
learn more about Magdalena’s poetry and fiction at http://magdalenaball.com
About the reviewer:
Karen Cioffi is a multi-award-winning author, freelance/ghostwriter, and
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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Authors, Reviewers, Readers! How To Submit Your Fave Review
I post and edit this The New Book Review blog
at no charge and I do it by myself. I don't even ask for donations. And I love it! Lucky you!
I outline the
submission guidelines in the left column of the blog, but I still get all kinds
of unusual submissions that require me to send the author, reviewer, or reader
back to the drawing board. The thing is, my guidelines are not an isolated
requirement. They are standard throughout the publishing industry and authors
who don’t know how to follow them are at a disadvantage with everything from
entering a contest to getting a agent.
I, like everyone else, do ask that the submission
guidelines be followed exactly. In other words, your favorite
review--whether you're an author, a reader, or a reviewer--must be all
submitted all in one place--by you--so it's pretty much copy and paste for me.
(Though I always have some details to attend to). Dan Poynter actually uses
the term “copy and paste ready” in his guidelines for submissions.
I cover tips for submissions to editors,
etc. (among hundreds of other tips) in The Frugal Book Promoter as
a way to assure that more of your marketing efforts get used by editors.
I consider these guidelines a bit of a training ground for
authors. Find The Frugal Book Promoter at http://budurl.com/FrugalBkPromo.
So....your submission to this blog should come all
in one e-mail window.
It should be formatted as outlined in the
submission guidelines right here at http://thenewbookreview.blogspot.com
in the left column.
And no attachments, please. Many universities,
newspapers, etc will NEVER open attachments. In fact, their servers may not even let
e-mail with attachments through but send them instead directly to
cyberspace--bypassing even the spam folder.
I hope to hear from you soon! Should you decide to
take on this marketing opportunity, let's make it fun, easy, and a
wonderful marketing (and learning) experience. (-:
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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.
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