August Newsletter 2023

August Newsletter 2023

Summer is winding down but...

It is August, and even though it is hot, the excitement of Fall is coming. There are great things on the horizon. Stay tuned to know more.

Interview with Mandy Eve-Barnett

I enjoyed my interview with Mandy Moore for her blog, Mandy Eve-Barnett Blog for Readers and Writers.

The Review Tales

Enjoy my new article in the Review Tales, "Me and My Writers Block." 

Summertime

I like how some of my friends in the UK call Summertime the silly season; it makes me smile. I imagine people having time to go to the park, with kids swinging and spinning around on the merry-go-round. Summer is a time for friends and family to slow down and enjoy life. I hope that is your summer as well. Summer for me is working in the garden and watching the flowers grow, and the bees buzzing around collecting their nectar. I enjoy the birds at our various feeders tweeting and enjoying the bird's seeds. The squirrels appear and look for all the bird seeds that landed on the ground. All the beauty of Summertime leads to creative story ideas! Stay tuned!

Boomer Reader

love it when a parent sends me a picture of their child enjoying Boomer. It makes my heart sing. Thank you, parents; I love hearing from you.

I bet you did not know....

I enjoy making fun birthday cakes. My grandson and I had fun making a Dinosaur Cake.

The Relatable Voice Magazine

Be sure to check out The Relatable Voice Magazine! It is free! Imagine that in this day and age, something free! Lucia Matuonto, CEO, owner and editor, works hard to bring you news about authors, books, and articles worldwide.

July Newsletter 2023

July Newsletter 2023

It's a Hot Summer and Sizzling Productivity!

It is a sweltering summer in the States. The heat would get me down, but having my new children's book "Boomer and the Curious Bunny" now available on Kindle and hard and soft copies! You can purchase the book at the following locations. CLICK HERE

Boomer The Curious Bunny

The book had only been out five days, and I was surprised to receive my first review. I am proud to announce I received a Five Star review with "Readers Favorites!" Enjoy reading the review!

The Relatable Voice Magazine

I am proud to have a new article, Curiosity Sparks Creativity, published in the July issue of 'Relatable Voice Magazine.' The magazine is free!

Summertime

My husband and I loaded up the car, including our dog Remi and headed to the Midwest for a vacation. The newsletter highlights a picture of the farmland in IOWA.

I wanted to share a little insight into our summertime, and the seven states we took in was a beautiful drive. I was thankful to the hardworking farmers and ranchers for the working day and night heat and snow to provide the grower stores with food for us.

John and I also visited family and friends in various states. We also did some genealogy work, and it was inspiring to find one of my great-great-great grandpa's resting place on my dad's mom's side.

It turned out he was the first veterinarian and farmer in a small town in Kansas. He made it to the history books, which helped locate the family. Ancestry.com has helped me with my genealogy work for years.

The Piece Quilters

These amazing women quilt in the basement of a church, so they named their group "The Piece Quilters" since they were in the house of worship; quite clever. Plus, it fits with their mission; they raise funds for needy people. They also make quilts as a gift for each first responder in their community a quilt. If someone needs a warm blanket, they respond to those in need. It was a blessing to meet these women, and of course, I had to purchase some quilts. They are in Dow City, Iowa, if you want to buy a quilt from them.

The International Humanity Day

I was invited to participate in the International Humanity Day. It was the first I heard of it, and it pleased me to no end to meet online so many people working hard to share their God-given talents and love with the world. You can join them on Facebook and hear messages from lovely people worldwide.

Happy Birthday

I am blessed with three wonderful children, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish one of my grown children a happy birthday!

April Newsletter 2023

April Newsletter 2023

Spring is in the Air!

BookFest Spring 2023

  • Flowers are blooming and awards are happening!
  • I am excited to announce two of my books received awards at the Spring BookFest 2023
  • A Time To Fly won second place in the Fiction - Children's Picture Book Category.
  • Charlie and the Tire Swing! How It Began! won Honorable Mention in the Fiction - Children's Picture Book Category

Birthday

I love April because it is my Birthday Month. I would love to know your birthday month so I can wish you a happy birthday. Send me an email with the info.

Read My Lips!

akaRadio Red is the host of Read My Lips, a wonderful creative podcast. I was with three other authors, Tamika Thompson, and JP McClean, and with Radio Red's exceptional interview skills, we all shared insights about ourselves. Be sure to check the replay and subscribe to Read My Lips.

Readers Choice Award 2023

Charlie and the Tire Swing! How It Began! received a 5-star review, placing it in the finals for the May Awards. The Readers Choice Awards will be announced in May.

Join the Celebration!

Brand Education selected me as as author of the week. I had a a wonderful Q & A with Lucia Matuonto, founder and owner of Relatable Voice.

Have a Read...

Taming of the Beast Social Media was published in Book &Buzz Magazine. Once you had a chance to read the article, let me know what you think!

Updates With OC Publishing

I am excited to announce the first draft of the sequel to Rise A Girl's Struggle for More! is with the editors at OC Publishing! Thank you all who requested to know what happened to Ruby next!

Updates with Norns Triad Publications

My newest Children's book will be published by Norns Triad Publications. The artist  Judy Gaudet is busy bringing the story to life with her illustrations. Stay tuned for the announcement of the Title and Cover!

USA Global TV & Radio - Cohost

Corner Bookstore * UK News & Culture * Once Upon A Time

Anne OConnell

Author and Publisher Anne OConnell shares beautiful books for young readers. She shares books that made an impression on her as a young child.

Author J. Lynn Else

An award-winning author J. LYNN ELSE loves reading and writing about incredible women from antiquity. Once you start one of her books, you do not want to put it down.

Author Anne Scottlin

On the Corner Bookstore, Dr. Jacalyn and I had the pleasure of interviewing Anne Scottlin, an author, speaker, and actress, with her live-streaming show, "I Am Spiritual- But," on USA Global TV & Radio. Anne talks to us about her new children's book Chair of Joy. I discovered it is also an excellent book for adults; plus, you can purchase your Chair of Joy in various sizes. Be sure to catch the replay and discover how you can have even more Joy in your home.

UK News and Culture

Every Wednesday join, Our UK Correspondants and discover fun things happening in the United Kingdom. Meet Helena Chard, Ian Pelham Turner, Simon Mac Donald.

Inspirational People

December Updates 2022

December Updates 2022

The Season of Love

I grew up with five brothers and a wonderful mom and dad. My Grandma Ruby and Aunt Pat (whom I am named after as my first name is Patricia) worked hard to ensure the Christmas Season was filled with wonder and delight. We celebrated advent, Midnight Mass, and the secular part of the season with the arrival of Santa. The beautiful memories they gave all of us fill my heart with joy. Now, as a grown woman who has been blessed to travel and live in other countries, I understand the 'Season of Love' with a better understanding of how other traditions in different countries and other faiths celebrate holidays, each one with the theme of Love, giving, and sharing. So to all my readers, no matter how you celebrate this holiday season, may your heart be filled with Love, and you be blessed with beautiful family times.

Aunt Pat

Inspiring People!

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Dark Joseph Lavine

On the show The Corner Bookstore, Shares his new book. Watch Out Nolan!

Spark Reflections

A Fun interview with Mark Leslie.Mark is an author, speaker, coach, podcaster be sure to check him out. 

Author Chris Denmead

On the Corner Bookstore, Dr. Jacalyn and I had the pleasure to interview, Author, Chris Demeaned creator of Vlada A Dracula Talks & Radio of Horror. Interview

Tui Snider

Tui has discovered a unique niche in the author world by writing books about people and forgotten history. Her travels take her around the world as she discovers historic cemeteries, symbols and much more. Her books and presentations are insightful. Be sure to catch the show.

The Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival took place a few weeks ago and was a great success. Many book lovers turned out for the two-day event. I belong to the Austin chapter of the Society for Children Writers and Illustrators, and we had a table at the festival. It was great to be with other authors selling and signing books at our table. 

It is always special to see how excited children become when they find a book they can't wait to read.

Holidays are around the Corner!

Twelve Days of Page Turners

Author Talk Interview with Aimee Ravichandran CEO of Abundantly Social was the kick of over 40 authors sharing their story and their holiday special. My night of the celebration is Day 11. Mark your calendar and join us to hear all about the holiday specials. It starts on December 1 and ends on December 12. My speical night with 3 other authors is Dec. 11. More announcments will be made. Click on the video to her more details and my interview.

Holidays are around the Corner!

Be watching for Holiday Specials; the two books below go on sale beginning Nov. 11!  Note these are the last date before Christmas for shipping dates:

  • Black Friday Deals: 25NOV; Small Business Saturday Deals: 27NOV; Cyber Monday Deals:  28NOV; Giving Tuesday If You Do Donations - Promote It!
  •  17 DEC: Last Day Guaranteed Delivery From Amazon Standard Shipping
  •  14 DEC: Last Day For Ground Shipping From UPS, USPS and FedEx. Remind Those Procrastinators Ebooks Can Still Be Delivered-Also Make Great Stocking Stuffers!

Connections eMagazine

I was warmly surprised that I made it into the Connections e Magazine! The purpose of the magazine is to connect readers and bloggers with authors.

Media Fun

I enjoy cohosting shows with USA Global TV and Radio ™® with Founder and owner Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck. Be sure to check out all our shows, as I am sure there are many shows you will enjoy watching in real-time or on replay.

Be sure to check out my website for up-and-coming media interviews!

September Updates 2022

September Updates 2022

What Brings You Joy!

What brings you Joy? I am curious to know. In the past month, I have met people who used the word Joy in conversations with me. For example: in their book title is a documentary, a company. I was happy to hear this word used because I find it's a small word that packs a punch. So, 'JOY,' what do you think when you hear the word-- Happy, Love, Kindness? I would love to hear from you. The word makes me smile; the word brings out this young child in me. Maybe it is because I always loved singing the song "I have the Joy Joy Joy Joy! Down in My heart."

So what brings me 'JOY,' family, Remi, our dog, baking for others, and working in my garden - AND - FALL is around the corner! I am so excited. I am already looking at Fall flowers to plant and recipes to make on a cold day. So whatever brings you 'Joy' as we approach September, may it plant one giant smile on your face and heart.

Coming this October!

I am happy to announce a new children's book: 'Charlie and the Tire Swing'! It will hit the stands on October 8th! Watch for the book launch, tours, reviews, and interviews! Preorders are on Amazon and your local bookstores!

Inspiring People!

Anne Scottlin

On the show "The Corner Bookstore, our guest was Anne Scottlin! She is the author of "Live for Joy." If you are looking for Joy in your life, Anne is a person to turn to assist you in finding the "joy" in your life. She is a coach, an author, founder of the "Power of Joy Institute," and an author. When the interview was over, I was full of energy, and her attitude about life inspired me so much that I ordered her book; may I add, it truly brings you "Joy."

Meet Award Winning Journalist Bob Brill!

Welcome to the world of Bob Brill!

Bob is an an award winning  journalist, and premier radio voice! Bob has short films and blogs and is the founder of Brilliant Ideas. Bob series Lancer Hero of the West is a must-have, especially if you enjoy westerns.

Click here to learn about his books. In the meantime, enjoy the clip of  Lancer! Enjoy the replay of the Corner Bookstore Interview.

Waterloo Author Mark Leslie

On the show The Corner Bookstore, our guest was Mark Leslie, a writer, author coach, speaker, and book nerd. He is a writer of more than 25 books, including the Canadian Werewolf series. Check the interview replay and discover how he was inspired to write the werewolf series and much more!

Inspiration from Readers and Family!

It is always lovely to receive emails from parents whose children enjoy the stories I have written. Thank you for sharing a picture of you having a fun day! It filled my heart with joy seeing all the lovely smiles. I was up in Oklahoma visiting family and was pleased to meet my 3rd cousin. I am blessed to be her cousin.

A Time to Fly!

Thank you to everyone who has been ordering My latest book, 'A Time to Fly!' It is exciting to read emails like, "it helped my child go to Kindergarten," "my child was a little afraid to try something new," and "the bluebird made it easy for us to talk about it."

I also loved the message that "the book is for every age." Thank you, everyone, you understand; the message is to help you or your loved one to "Soar!".

You can find it on Amazon,  and local bookstores. 

Media Fun

I had a fun interview with Influential People News Magazine! I hope you enjoy the article, and be sure to subscribe! 

 I enjoy cohosting shows with USA Global TV and Radio ™® with Founder and owner Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck. Be sure to check out all our shows, as I am sure there are many shows you will enjoy watching in real-time or on replay.

Be sure to check out my website for up-and-coming media interviews!