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Howard Hopkins – In Memoriam
Can we pause for a moment from our hectic, over-booked, fatigued, maxed-out, lives and remember what is really important?
We lost one of our own this month – an author of many books, our friend Howard. I didn’t know him outside our literary circle. Aside from social media and mutual support, Howard was one of many online writer pals who exemplified why we all gather here – community.
Death is hardest on those who are left behind. We take comfort in the legacy left behind, the memories we share, the essence of the energy that continues to surround us despite absence of physical body.
When someone passes without warning, without pre-illness, it’s that much tougher. We can grieve illness when someone is still living, and while we mourn the loss we had time to prepare. There is time to process, to tie up loose ends, and to say farewell. Sudden passing is without warning. It doesn’t come with a set of instructions. It’s inconceivable that someone would be there one minute, and simply not the next.
It is because of the finite life line we all share, the No Guarantee brand on every life that does not promise you a single breath past tomorrow, or the next hour, or the next minute, or second – that every breath must be a cause for celebration. What are you doing right now to celebrate that breath you just took?
Because we continue to have the privilege of breathing, let us honor Howard’s LIFE by honoring his work. This year, let’s each commit to read something Howard wrote (if you haven’t already) and post a review.
We are all extremely busy and that will not change. But let’s keep Howard in our thoughts this year, and not allow life to let us forget our ultimate purpose is to revere each second ticking by as a gift not to be squandered.
List of Howard’s books: http://www.goodreads.com/author/list/...
The above tribute was written by one of our #TeaserTrain participants, Beth Elisa Harris.
We lost one of our own this month – an author of many books, our friend Howard. I didn’t know him outside our literary circle. Aside from social media and mutual support, Howard was one of many online writer pals who exemplified why we all gather here – community.
Death is hardest on those who are left behind. We take comfort in the legacy left behind, the memories we share, the essence of the energy that continues to surround us despite absence of physical body.
When someone passes without warning, without pre-illness, it’s that much tougher. We can grieve illness when someone is still living, and while we mourn the loss we had time to prepare. There is time to process, to tie up loose ends, and to say farewell. Sudden passing is without warning. It doesn’t come with a set of instructions. It’s inconceivable that someone would be there one minute, and simply not the next.
It is because of the finite life line we all share, the No Guarantee brand on every life that does not promise you a single breath past tomorrow, or the next hour, or the next minute, or second – that every breath must be a cause for celebration. What are you doing right now to celebrate that breath you just took?
Because we continue to have the privilege of breathing, let us honor Howard’s LIFE by honoring his work. This year, let’s each commit to read something Howard wrote (if you haven’t already) and post a review.
We are all extremely busy and that will not change. But let’s keep Howard in our thoughts this year, and not allow life to let us forget our ultimate purpose is to revere each second ticking by as a gift not to be squandered.
List of Howard’s books: http://www.goodreads.com/author/list/...
The above tribute was written by one of our #TeaserTrain participants, Beth Elisa Harris.
BLOG: Jannine Gallant on Starting with a Bang
First things first – Sharon thank you so much for having me on your blog today. This is my first stop in my promotional tour for Nothing But Trouble, part of the Honky Tonk Hearts series releasing tomorrow from The Wild Rose Press, so I’m thrilled to be here. And since it’s my first stop, I thought I’d talk about beginnings.
How many of you agonize over the opening scene in your book and rewrite it countless times? It’s the hook that catches the reader’s attention, so it has to be perfect. At least that’s the way I look at it as I revise the first page of my WIP for the 120th time, changing one word here and one word there… You get the picture, and those of you who write can probably relate. The opening scene does more than you think. It doesn’t just introduce your characters and setting. It sets the tone for the book. It shows off your style.
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/K5iHaf
How many of you agonize over the opening scene in your book and rewrite it countless times? It’s the hook that catches the reader’s attention, so it has to be perfect. At least that’s the way I look at it as I revise the first page of my WIP for the 120th time, changing one word here and one word there… You get the picture, and those of you who write can probably relate. The opening scene does more than you think. It doesn’t just introduce your characters and setting. It sets the tone for the book. It shows off your style.
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/K5iHaf
BLOG: Interview with Crystal-Rain Love
I’m delighted to have my fellow Wild Rose Press author, Crystal-Rain Love, with me today. Crystal-Rain Love (“Rain”) was born and raised in Kentucky where she still resides with her three children and two monster-dogs. Rain developed a love for all things literature at an early age. Not an athlete or talented performer, she could always be found nose-deep in a good book. Rain’s first novel, a romantic suspense titled The Fire Still Burns, was released by Sapphire Blue Publishing in August of 2008. When not writing, she can be found hiking, reading, writing, cake decorating, playing Sims 3, baking, or camping.
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/15EaQjA
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/15EaQjA
Interview with Hildie McQueen, Author of Desperate Betrayal
I am delighted to have Hildie McQueen with me to talk about her book, Desperate Betrayal and her Protector Series.
Best selling author Hildie McQueen loves storytelling and unusual settings, pair that with humor and you’ve got an idea of what her writing is like. Author of Paranormal, Western Historical, Erotic Historical and Contemporary romance, she’s written a story readers of every genre can enjoy.
She makes sure action, intrigue, and sizzling romance add up to a story her readers won’t soon forget. Her favorite past-times are traveling, shopping and reading. She resides in beautiful small town Georgia with her super-hero husband Kurt and two unruly Chihuahuas.
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/12LdfDX
Hildie McQueen
Best selling author Hildie McQueen loves storytelling and unusual settings, pair that with humor and you’ve got an idea of what her writing is like. Author of Paranormal, Western Historical, Erotic Historical and Contemporary romance, she’s written a story readers of every genre can enjoy.
She makes sure action, intrigue, and sizzling romance add up to a story her readers won’t soon forget. Her favorite past-times are traveling, shopping and reading. She resides in beautiful small town Georgia with her super-hero husband Kurt and two unruly Chihuahuas.
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/12LdfDX
Hildie McQueen
Interview with Cynthia D’Alba, Author of TEXAS TANGO
I am delighted to have Cynthia D’Alba, with me today to chat with us about TEXAS TANGO
Thanks for having me on your home on the web, Sharon. Since many of your readers may not be familiar with me or my work, here’s a little background. I was born and raised in a small Arkansas town. After being gone for a number of years, I’m thrilled to be making my home back in Arkansas living in a vine-covered cottage on the banks of an eight-thousand acre lake.
My first book, Texas Two Step, released in 2012 to outstanding reviews, was a Samhain Publishing best seller. The second book in the Texas Montgomery Mavericks series, Texas Tango, released November 5, 2013, again from Samhain Publishing. In February, 2014, Texas Fandango, a Novella in the Texas Montgomery Series will be released by Samhain Publishing. I am currently at work on book 3 of the Texas Montgomery Mavericks series (Texas Twist).
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/17lNyvQ
Cynthia D'Alba
Thanks for having me on your home on the web, Sharon. Since many of your readers may not be familiar with me or my work, here’s a little background. I was born and raised in a small Arkansas town. After being gone for a number of years, I’m thrilled to be making my home back in Arkansas living in a vine-covered cottage on the banks of an eight-thousand acre lake.
My first book, Texas Two Step, released in 2012 to outstanding reviews, was a Samhain Publishing best seller. The second book in the Texas Montgomery Mavericks series, Texas Tango, released November 5, 2013, again from Samhain Publishing. In February, 2014, Texas Fandango, a Novella in the Texas Montgomery Series will be released by Samhain Publishing. I am currently at work on book 3 of the Texas Montgomery Mavericks series (Texas Twist).
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/17lNyvQ
Cynthia D'Alba
Interview with Andrea Downing, Author of Lawless Love
I am delighted to have Andrea Downing, with me today to chat with us about Lawless Love
And I’m delighted to be here, Sharon. Thanks so much for having me.
Andrea likes to say that when she decided to do a Masters Degree, she made the mistake of turning left out of New York instead of right to the west, and ended up in the UK. She eventually married there, raising a beautiful daughter and staying for longer than she cares to admit. Teaching, editing a poetry magazine, writing travel articles, and a short stint in Nigeria filled those years until in 2008 she returned to NYC. She now divides her time between the city and the shore and often trades the canyons of New York for the wide open spaces of Wyoming. Loveland, her first book, was a finalist for Best American Historical at the 2013 RONE Awards. Lawless Love, a short story, came out Sept. 4th as part of The Wild Rose Press ‘Lawmen and Outlaws’ series. Three more books are in various stages of progress!
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/1aVtrL8
Andrea Downing
And I’m delighted to be here, Sharon. Thanks so much for having me.
Andrea likes to say that when she decided to do a Masters Degree, she made the mistake of turning left out of New York instead of right to the west, and ended up in the UK. She eventually married there, raising a beautiful daughter and staying for longer than she cares to admit. Teaching, editing a poetry magazine, writing travel articles, and a short stint in Nigeria filled those years until in 2008 she returned to NYC. She now divides her time between the city and the shore and often trades the canyons of New York for the wide open spaces of Wyoming. Loveland, her first book, was a finalist for Best American Historical at the 2013 RONE Awards. Lawless Love, a short story, came out Sept. 4th as part of The Wild Rose Press ‘Lawmen and Outlaws’ series. Three more books are in various stages of progress!
To read more, go to http://bit.ly/1aVtrL8
Andrea Downing
