Wednesday, July 17, 2013
kboards: "Night Corridor," by Joan Hall Hovey
kboards: "Night Corridor," by Joan Hall Hovey: Described by her readers as "Mary Stewart, part Mary Higgins Clark and in no small part, Stephen King," Joan Hall Hovey applies he...
I am an award-winning suspense novelist. My novels include The Abduction of Mary Rose, Night Corridor, Nowhere To Hide, Listen to the Shadows, Chill Waters. Presently at work on a new suspense novel.
I also tutor writing students at
Winghill school, enjoy playing piano though I'm not very good but enthusiastic. And I do voice over work, some of which you can hear on my website:
www.joanhallhovey.com hear an excerpt of CHILL WATERS complete with music and sound effects.
I live in a modest home on the banks of the beautiful Kennebecasis River with my terrific husband Mel, and adorable beagle/lab, Scamp.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Meet Anne Van, author of BWL's latest release Toyko Dare
Anne Van is an artist, fashionista, turned writer.
She has a Masters Degree in Fine Art and attended Waseda University in Tokyo
Japan on a scholarship. She has exhibited her artwork all over the United
States and one of her works was displayed in a museum in Picasso’s hometown of
Malaga, Spain. After several years toiling as a fine artist, she switched gears
to pursue another passion, fashion. Anne graduated from FIDM in Los Angeles and
designed sportswear for major retailers. All the while she heard stories in her
head. So one day she quit fashion and finally put her stories on paper. Since
then Anne has published an article in a national magazine and an award winning
travel story about her time living in Tokyo, Japan. She has also published
short fiction. Anne continues to write the stories that fill her head. She
lives in a Victorian home in a historic landmark district in Pasadena,
California along with three rescue cats, including one that has six toes, and
her TV composer husband who thankfully doesn’t. Anne loves to hear from her
readers and can be contacted through her website: http://annevan.net
Also visit:
Blog: annevan1111@blogspot.com
Twitter: @AnneVanWrites
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.van.7
BWL: How
long have you been writing and in what genre?
AV: I’ve been writing for six years. My favorite
genre is Young Adult. Seems I never grew up.
AV: I’ve lived in Japan and travel a lot. I get my
inspiration from the places I’ve been and the interesting things I discover
along the way.
AV: I’m working on book two of the Tokyo Dare
series. Erin has her dream boyfriend and is doing well in her second semester
at Seda Academy. She’s even making progress on her to-do list. But just when
she thinks she’s settling into her life in Japan a string of events turns her
world upside down.
AV: I like how quickly my stories can reach
readers.
BWL: What
are your hobbies and interests?
AV: I love to decorate and have a passion for
making beautiful spaces especially in historic homes. The Victorian era is my
favorite. I’m an avid collector of decorative objects from the time. I was
lucky enough to inherit some wonderful 1880’s furniture from my family. My
Victorian house is the perfect place to display the antiques I’ve been
collecting since high school.
AV: I’m working on the Tokyo Dare series and
several other projects. I’m always developing new story ideas. My head is full
of them.
Find Anne's BWL page here: http://bookswelove.net/van.php
Friday, July 12, 2013
A Few Lines From. . . Juliet Waldron
This week, A Few Lines from Juliet Waldron's Nightingale
"By the Blessed Mother, I shall not be your slave forever. I swear it!"
"By the Blessed Mother, I shall not be your slave forever. I swear it!"
Max stopped at the door, one powerful hand resting on the high latch, gazing back at her.
"The
day will come when I shall relinquish you to whatever fate devises," he
replied evenly, as if this, too, was an outcome he would control. "But, Klara, haven't your teachers explained that words should be chosen precisely? You are not my slave. A more perfect metaphor would be that of a little brown nightingale kept in a fine and luxurious cage for her own good."
"Your pet!"
"My sweet, sweet songbird." Tenderness, for the first time in this encounter, entered his voice. "My beautiful and wonderfully talented Nightingale."
As she began to weep, he'd said, "Now listen to me, Maria Klara and listen well! I charge you to always remember, I am the one who holds the key to your cage."
and/or
Coming next week, a few lines from author Kat Attalla.
Friday, July 5, 2013
A Few Lines From...Shirley Martin
This week, a few lines from Wolf Magic by Shirley Martin.
(This scene takes place after the heroine
has been jailed for stealing.)
(This scene takes place after the heroine
has been jailed for stealing.)
He reached her cell and–
Annwn?
Shock rendered him speechless, his throat dry. His heart pounded wildly.
Sitting on the floor, she held her shift in clawed hands, her arms and legs covered with fur. Her face red with shame, she turned away from him. He heard her sobs, saw her trembling.
This is Annwn?
He clenched his hands, fighting for control. Helpless to do anything, he could only stare. He discarded his shock; his heart turned over with love and pity for her.
Annwn?
Shock rendered him speechless, his throat dry. His heart pounded wildly.
Sitting on the floor, she held her shift in clawed hands, her arms and legs covered with fur. Her face red with shame, she turned away from him. He heard her sobs, saw her trembling.
This is Annwn?
He clenched his hands, fighting for control. Helpless to do anything, he could only stare. He discarded his shock; his heart turned over with love and pity for her.
Juliet Waldron is next on July 16
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Rockets Red Glare! It's a Half Price Book Sale!
All Books We Love titles at Smashwords are 50% off for the month of July.
Smashwords offers books in all ereader formats, and the majority of our titles are there. Look for the half price coupon code on each book's page.
Enjoy!
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