If you're a booklover living in Florida. . .

. . . put this on your calendar.

Meet the Authors Book Fair will be held in conjunction with the ArtWorks Festival on November 23 and 24, 2013, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Both events are at the Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935, FREE and open to the public. For more information call: (321) 254-3398.

Meet the Authors Book Fair will have more than 40 authors represented and available to discuss, autograph, and sell their books. Writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children’s books will participate, as well as local writers’ groups and book clubs.

Meet the Authors Book Fair is sponsored by Authors for Authors and has special projects to support local educators and those serving in the military. Authors for Authors invites all educators to attend the Meet the Authors Book Fair and through their Honor Our Educators program, select a FREE book while supplies last. Authors for Authors also collects children's books for the Adopt a Classroom project. They also support Operation Paperback and accept all types of book donations which are mailed to our military members throughout the world.

Come out for a day of fun and let your muse run wild! For more information contact: (321) 254-3398 or Marshall Frank, MLF283@aol.com, Holly Fox Vellekoop, Hvellekoop@cfl.rr.com, or Valerie Allen, VAllenWriter@cs.com. www.ValerieAllenWriter.com

 

And if you're an author, contact Valerie (see below) to see how you can participate (frugally!) --even if you live miles from the book fair site! (-:

~ Valerie Allen ~

VAllenWriter@cs.com                                          ValerieAllenWriter.com

Facebook.com/Valerie.Allen.520

Amazon.com/Author/ValerieAllen

 

 

 Beyond the Inkblots: Confusion to Harmony

Write Publish Sell!

Summer School for Smarties

Bad Hair, Good Hat, New Friends

Sins of the Father

Suffer the Little Children

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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.

Essay: On Reading for Pleasure and Getting More Than You Bargained For

We Are Water

Author: Wally Lamb

Print Length: 576 pages

Publisher: Harper (October 22, 2013)

Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers

Language: English

ASIN: B00BATIK02

Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Every once-in-a-while I break down and review a novel myself. Not often. I had to stop accepting reviews because I needed to time to write but now and then I see how the reading of a novel by a writer who’s known for his or her expertise will help my own writing; that time usually comes when I’m working on a final draft of a novel myself.

That time is here. I’m on deadline to submit a novel (and, surprisingly, a proposal) to my sweetie agent, Terrie Wolf. So even though I didn’t have time I said yes to Wally Lamb’s new novel (to be released this fall) called We Are Water. I want to tell you, I’ve never read a novel that I marked up so much. I’ve got notes for technique, notes for backstory (Lamb uses tons of backstory!), notes on structure, folded pages, pages with turned-down corners. It’s a fat book, and I’m exhausted.

Still, I’m glad I read it—even when I didn’t have time. And it occurs to me that we may benefit the most from picking up a great book when we are busy. Yes, my own book will be late. But Terrie understands. Deadlines are meant to help us finish our work and do our best work. If we’re delayed because something comes up that helps us do better work...well, isn’t that what we’re after? More experiences. Better writing.

 Joy, Happy Reading, Writing, Editing, and Promoting in the New Year!

Your New Book Review Blogger,
Carolyn

 

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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.

Bookstore Owner Reviews Cozy Mystery

Name of book: The Highbury Murders:  A Mystery Set in the Village of Jane Austen’s Emma

Author of book: Victoria Grossack
Author’s website: www.tapestryofbronze.com
Genre: Historical Fiction & Cozy Mystery
ISBN: 978-1482627459
Hardcopy purchase: http://www.booksnstuffnc.com/ItemDetail.aspx?product=9781482627459
Electronic purchase: http://www.amazon.com/Highbury-Murders-Mystery-Village-ebook/dp/B00BNB0HBC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1368210989

 Reviewed by Susan Warren, owner of Books ‘n Stuff in Southport, NC

Review:

"A mystery set in the village of Jane Austen's Emma," about says it all! What a fun, charming murder mystery - sounds strange to call a murder mystery charming, but it is! This story is just like reading a sequel to Austen's Emma. Ms. Grossack captured the heart of Emma and her fellow villagers in Highbury. You feel like you're reading Austen. Descriptions of the villagers, the surroundings, even the beloved characters from the original Emma are back to help solve the mystery. Even the style of the mystery seems to be from the period -- i.e. Wilkie Collins. I really enjoyed this story. It even solves one of the mysteries in Emma -- how did Mr. Churchill's first wife die?? Relax, enjoy, and be entertained.

 

~ –Susan Warren, owner of Books ‘n Stuff in Southport, NC

 

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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.

Your Health: Empowering Book Reviewed

Title: Nurturing Wellness Through Radical Self Care: A Balance in Wellness
Guide and Workbook
Author: Janet Gallagher Nestor
Author Website: http://mindfulpathways.com
Twitter: @janetnestor
FB fan page: http://facebook.com/janetnestor
ISBN:978-1452560502
Genre: Health-wellness


Reviewed by: C.A. Webb originally for Amazon

About the Author:

As an author, speaker and Licensed Counselor Janet is committed to her
work in personal empowerment and positive living. Using various Energy
Psychology techniques as well as Mindful Lifestyle Training she is
passionate about teaching, empowering and working with clients and groups
in finding their life path and reconnecting to their joyful essence.

An expert is stress and anxiety management, Janet is the author of two
empowering books on the subject. Pathways to Wholeness, a mindfulness
guidebook empowering readers to adopt a more re-laxed, now focused and
joy-filled life and her newest book Nurturing Wellness Through Radical
Self-Care: A Living in Balance Guide and Workbook is an inspirational
guide sure to be your constant companion on the journey to lasting
wellness.


Submitted by
Teresa Morrow
aka The Author's Cheerleader
Promotion Manager for Spiritual Authors & Speakers
Inspirational Author/Poet/Coach
Life Lessons from the Heart (2012 Smashwords)
DISOWNED: A Journey of Transformation from Abandonment to Healing (2013Amazon Kindle)
Learn more at:   http://www.teresamorrow.com
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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.

A Must-Read First Novel

 

Title: Black Breath

Author: B. A. Ritzenthaler
Author's Web site: www.baritzenthaler.com
Genre: Science Fiction
ASIN: B000EBUW5XA
Reviewer: Dark Wolf
Publisher: Self-published

Available at: www.amazon.com/Black-Breath-Common-Series-ebook/dp/B00EBUW5XA/ref=cm_pdp_rev_itm_title_1

Reviewed by Dark Wolf originally published on Amazon

Reviewer's rating: 5 stars

 

B. A. Ritzenthaler gets everything right with his debut novel. There is no padding, no waffle. It's straight to the nerve endings with this book that will manage to induce both fear and hope. With an appealing freshness and confident, unique voice, the author weaves a tale that will leave you eager for more.

 

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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.

One Tough Woman Takes on the West

Title: Detour Trail 

Author: Joy V. Smith 

Genre: Western
ISBN: 9781612355702
Reviewer: Amy Peterson
Reviewer's link: http://www.amylpeterson.com/
Review was originally published on Amazon
Publisher:  Melange Books
Reviewer's rating: 5 stars
Available at:
http://www.melange-books.com/authors/joyvsmith/detourtrail.html

 

Reviewed by Amy Peterson, author of Something Furry Underfoot and From Zero to Four Kids in Thirty Seconds

 

One tough woman takes on the West

 

The main character in this book is Lorrie, a strong, courageous woman that goes off the Oregon Trail and blazes her own life in the West. She's the embodiment of what a woman of that time period had to be like: able to make decisions, able to pull and use a weapon, and with the people skills needed to survive and thrive. This is a pleasant read that will take you into the Old West and leave you with a good sense that the West was not won by cowboys taking on Indians, it was won little town by little town, because of women like Lorrie.

 

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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.

Amazon Reviewer Rates Nonfiction on Relationships a Five

Title: THE (IN)FIDELITY FACTOR: Points to Ponder Before You Cheat

Author: Elda M. Lopez

Author's links: http://theinfidelityfactorbook.com, http://eldamlopez.com

Publisher(s): Amazon, first publisher (e-book), EML & Co. (print)
Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Help, Relationships
ASIN: B00ATSB73C
ISBN: 978-0-578-12159-8
Available @ Amazon: http://THE-IN-FIDELITY-FACTOR-e-book/dp/B00ATSB73C

 

Reviewed by Neal Fugate originally for Amazon

Reviewer's rating: 5 stars

 

Ms. Lopez has written an entertaining, well researched addition to the body of self help and relationship mending literature. Her writing style is conversational and witty and she deals with a potentially grim subject in a fairly lighthearted and humorous manner while citing the high costs of infidelity on a personal and societal level. Anyone who has been tempted to cheat, has already given into the temptation or has been on the other side of the equation should read The (IN)Fidelity Factor for help with this potentially devastating situation. You may not agree with every point Lopez makes but her passionate treatment of the subject is well worth the read.

 

About the Author

Elda has been on both sides of the (in)fidelity fence. Her experiences, and those she's witnessed one time too many, led her to write a credible account of the whys and why nots before stepping into the infidelity pit. A native Southern Californian; she was born in Glendale, reared in Lincoln Heights until the age of two, and lived in Norwalk thereafter. She left the fold of her loving home at 17, attended Rio Hondo junior college, studied at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, and graduated with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Whittier College.

Elda has led a diverse life due to her exploratory nature in and out of the box. A sampling being: She's parasailed in Puerto Vallarta, zip lined in Costa Rica, skied the Austrian Alps, and swam with stingrays in Moorea. Her love of travel will keep her crawling around this fascinating planet. She worked in the entertainment industry for many years in various capacities: dialogue coach, voice-over, casting, performances on stage, screen and radio. Her primary focus was acting (her first love). She has also taught English in Japan and has tutored Language Arts in the underserved communities within Orange and Los Angeles County. She has volunteered for a variety of causes, with an emphasis on children. Her joys are reading, dancing, music, reveling in humor and expanding her horizons externally and internally. She loves, loves, loves, flamenco! She currently lives in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles.
With her recent incarnation as an author, she hopes to promote awareness of the value of healthy, honest relationships and personal accountability therein via her new book, THE (IN)FIDELITY FACTOR: Points to Ponder Before You Cheat.
 

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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.