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November 14, 2009
- Putting together notes for my April 9 – 11, 2010 Autobiography workshop (Esalen). I’m in that “Gathering” stage, reading, sifting, transcribing material from a wide range of sources… some will go into the outline which I plan to share with those attending… other material will be discarded or simply find a place in my journal. Today I’m drawn to an interview with author Michael Meade ...
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November 12, 2009
- Kafka partook of all three in Prague, though he felt the city was his prison. Kudos for mentioning that Kafka wrote in one of the houses on Alchemist's Lane (a book of short stories). However, a "tsk tsk" for saying Prague Castle was the setting of Kafka's THE CASTLE. It was not. Prague: Romance, revolutions - and beer Prague's culture, cafés and fairytale architecture make it an ...
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November 8, 2009
- Utterly Astounding, November 1, 2009 This book was one I found quite compelling and astounding. The author did a fascinating job at depicting and outlining the events in Annette Martin's life. Such great achievements and yet so many hurdles she toppled throughout her years and it gripped me in such a way that I had to read on to reveal the subsequent chapters in her life. A must read for anyone ...
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November 5, 2009
- My exclusive interview with The Authors Show is up and running. I'll be discussing what it took to write my paranormal thriller DEMON HUNTER: THE CHOSEN ONE, the first in a trilogy. The link to: THE AUTHORS SHOW (under TV version) To find out about Demon Hunter... ... read an excerpt ...watch the video Happy hunting! Cynthia Vespia www.CynthiaVespia.com
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November 4, 2009
- Each of my book events is special and wonderful in that they allow me to connect with readers and potential readers. Each venue has its own aura and personality which contributes to the overall experience. One which stands out was a Saturday afternoon event at Origin Books, Art & Cafe in Nanuet, New York. As an author and avid reader, I have been to countless bookstores. But Origin was ...
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November 4, 2009
- I was recently interviewed on the excellent review site, Reviews by Jessewave. Here's a brief except followed by a link to read the full interview:Josh Aterovis, popular award-winning author who currently writes what is classified as Young Adult books, and a feature writer for AfterElton.com, is my interview subject today. What many people don’t know is that Josh is also a brilliant artist! ...
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November 2, 2009
October 29, 2009
- This is what is happening today folks in publishing and its just the beginning. Publishing is changing and so are the contracts. Here is what is agents are doing right now, and this is the first of many I suspect creative inititatives by one of the worlds largest media companies. "Agents are poring over a new contract boilerplate issued by Macmillan, parent company of St. Martin's, Farrar ...
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October 19, 2009
- Friday the Westlake (Ohio) Porter library held an event in which Tess Gerritsen appeared and spoke about her writing. In particular, she spoke about the "stories behind the stories". It was a very engaging talk with a very articulate author. She had the audience enthralled with her stories about where she gets her story ideas. She also signed books afterwards, as might be ...
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October 15, 2009
- Dear Fellow Writers -- I felt hesitant and anxious before beginning the process of gathering industry quotes with my co-author Sharlene Martin for "Publish Your Nonfiction Book." Still, the November release date from Writer's Digest books was around the corner. It isn't often in such a competitive business that events require us to compile a list of friends according ...
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