Listen and Learn: Meet Steamy Romance Thriller Writer and Author, Adriana Gavazzoni…

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Featured Guest, Posts A. Gavazzoni, Author, author update and interviews, Behind The Door, blog talk radio, Books, hidden motives, hot steamy author, lara's journal, romance writer

Author, Adriana Gavazzoni Is HOT Right Now!

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Now, what more can I say about my dear friend and fellow author that you don’t already know? Well, she has been everywhere lately! And that is just one of the events I want to share and update her Romance Reader Fans on. . . . .

Besides just releasing Book Two of her novel series; “Hidden Motives titled LARA’S JOURNAL,” she has been on a couple new podcast radio shows as well. They both are fabulous interviews and you will learn so much more about this author after you listen to each one. And of course, I just love her Brazilain accent too! so take a listen to the links here:

Her Interview with David Ralph, podcaster, coach, and entrepreneur in the UK!

http://joinupdots.com/podcast/entrepreneur-business-interview-648-adriana-gavazzoni-putting-the-sizzle-into-the-written-word/

Her interview for ROBERT BATISTA OF FUNK SOUL CAFE!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thefunksoulcafe/2017/01/27/episode-20-adriana-gavazzoni

Adriana will be having a couple of events. ONE DAY ONLY, her book “Behind The Door” – Ebook One of “Hidden Motives” will be on sale for only $2.99 here on Amazon Kindle Store All Day FEB 9th 2017…. To know more about the Author, Adriana Gavazzoni, check her website at http://agavazzoni.com/

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

“From The Author who brought us the steamy, sexy thriller “Behind The Door” has just Released Book Two of her series titled; “LARA’S JOURNAL: A Sizzling, Psychological Suspense (Hidden Motives)”

“A. Gavazzoni Author, and winner of a ‘2017 Golden Book Semi-Finalist Judges Choice Award’ for her novel “Behind The Door: Book One of the (Hidden Motives) series a Sizzling, Psychological Suspense Romance has now released Book Two of the series titled: “Lara’s Journal” Another Sizzling, Psychological Suspense of (Hidden Motives)”

Adriana is a Brazilian Lawyer by day and Former Professor of Law; she writes (novels and legal books), but she is also a voracious reader and a writer by night and currently has a law book about international contracts published in Brazil.

She speaks four languages: English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, she also studies Chinese and hopes someday she will master it (but it’s been a challenge!). Her favorite countries, no surprise, are Italy, France, and the USA. When she is not practicing law, she enjoys many interests and is a very active person.

She loves to dance (Tango) and workout, loves to travel, loves good wine, and has been studying astrology for fifteen years. She paints and loves to cook.

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Then her books will on for a Book Blog Valentine Tour Feb 14th ~ 27th 2017 over on HeadTalker and By Ultimate Fantasy Books! https://hdtk.co/fOsNL or https://headtalker.com/campaigns/behind-the-door-blog-tour/

Behind the door blog tour

“Behind the door blog tour is starting today. Join us for #reviews, #interviews, #blog posts, and more!

**” PRESENTED TO YOU BY “CAT LYON’S READING DEN ” **

Meet Author, Johnnie Calloway and His New Book;”Dragons to Butterflies: The Metamorphosis of a Man” This Month’s Book Pick!

February 4, 2017 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Featured Guest, New Book & Author Press Release, Posts advocate of child abuse, His Story, Johnnie Calloway, New Author, New Book Release, Writer

“A journey of tragedy to triumph, from the broken heart of an abused child to the beautiful soul of a man…”

A true-to-life story by Johnnie Calloway . . . .

Publisher: Balboa Press (April 3, 2016) ~ Author, Johnnie Calloway.

About “Dragons to Butterflies”

Johnnie Calloway is a gifted storyteller and has written a superb personal account of his harrowing childhood and adult life. Although he retells his experiences of emotional and physical abuse, neglect, heartache, and betrayal, and later his own addictions and struggles with mental illness, he manages to keep the reader thoroughly engaged and inspired by his strength and wisdom throughout this page-turner.

Johnnie’s willingness to be soul-bracingly honest in this book as he traces his earliest memories into his teens and then adult years is truly unlike anything I have ever read. I have no doubt that his display of courage and his determination to go to any lengths necessary for his own healing will serve as a guiding light for countless readers. It is a story of hope and love, forgiveness and healing. I only wish it had been available when I was a practicing addictions counselor. I would have made it required reading!

~Retired Addictions Counselor, Callie Chappell-Nicholas

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Overview

Dragons to Butterflies takes you on a journey of tragedy to triumph from the broken heart of an abused child to the beautiful soul of a man.

“You have a strong voice Johnnie, and an important story to tell. Tell your story”

– Chip St. Clair, New York Times Best-Selling Author of “The Butterfly Garden”

Courtesy of PRWeb Author Press Release ~ SARASOTA, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2017

Johnnie Calloway has spent much of his life fighting one battle after another. A long train of unfortunate events carried him from a violent childhood to an equally unstable adulthood. Calloway chronicles his journey to create a promising future from an oppressive past in “Dragons to Butterflies: Metamorphosis of a Man.”

Calloway recounts his endless struggles in “Dragons to Butterflies.” He narrates his early years with an emotionally and physically abusive father, which led to substance abuse and mental illness as an adult. Calloway provides a detailed history with his demons, using his trials and tribulations to propel him towards growth and strength.

“It was incredibly painful to relive some of the moments that I wrote about in Dragons to Butterflies,” Calloway said. “But in order to inspire others, I knew I would need to be open about all that I have been through. My hope is that others will be motivated to move beyond their abuse and use the past as motivation for the future.”

“Dragons to Butterflies” takes one man’s true story of cruelty and transforms it into one of love, forgiveness, and hope. For more information on the author and book, please visit website and blog: http://www.dragonstobutterflies.com. Connect on Facebook and

“Dragons to Butterflies: Metamorphosis of a Man”
By Johnnie Calloway can be purchased in hardcover, paperback, or e-book formats.
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Balboa Press

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About The Author ~ Johnnie Calloway

Johnnie Calloway grew up in a small town in Kentucky, with the population at around 11,000. His mother passed when he was only five, leaving him to grow up with an angry, alcoholic, sexually confused father. Johnnie was born into a reputation that he never wanted but was obligated to live up to. Still, Johnnie always wanted to be the “good guy.” The conflict between his personal desire and his sense of obligation to his dad’s/family’s reputation created a great torment that was oddly accompanied with an insatiable yearning to learn.

Eventually, Johnnie became a seeker of truth. And has now devoted himself to sharing what he is seeking has taught him with others. He has written two books, “Taming the Dragon” and Dragons to Butterflies: The Metamorphosis of a Man, and is currently working on, “Within the Chrysalis, It’s an Inside Job”.

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Shared by “Cat Lyon’s Reading Den” ~ ~ Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon

Just My Opinion: “LOVE” Brings us all in The World Together as one People and one Spiritual HEART”…

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Just A Blog Post, Posts world love

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Philippians 2:
” Think about what we have in Christ: the encouragement he has brought us, the comfort of his love, our sharing in his Spirit, and the mercy and kindness he has shown us. If you enjoy these blessings,then do what will make my joy complete: Agree with each other, and show your love for each other. Be united in your goals and in the way you think. In whatever you do, don’t let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves.Don’t be interested only in your own life, but care about the lives of others too.”

“The World Coming 2gether! Now why can’t The USA?”

Because of #Trump that’s WHY …. Catherine Townsend-Lyon Author

Photo Courtesy of CNN

I happened to see this on my Facebook page and got to thinking, our new US President may do all he can to keep us divided, but this picture shows another side to that!

A beautiful photo of national and international shows we CAN all have compassion, empathy, caring and LOVE for one another as “GOD INTENDED” no matter WHO our US President or any other International President IS….

YOUR THOUGHTS?

“LOVE IN OUR WORLD CONQUERS ALL”

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“An Intimate Author Interview With Romance Thriller Author, A. Gavazzoni Here on Cat Lyon’s Reading Den.”

January 23, 2017 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Featured Guest, New Book & Author Press Release, Posts Amazon, Amazon Kindle, author A Gavazzoni, author interviews, lara's journal, New Book Release, Romance, suspense, Thriller, Writer

Hello, and Welcome Readers and Friends,

Today we have Author, A. Gavazzoni as our guest author interview and she has just released her second novel of her romance psychological thriller series. Her first book titled; “Behind The Door: Hidden Motives – book one” has just received a “Golden Box Books Judges Choice” book award! She has released book two titled; ” Lara’s Journal: A Sizzling Psychological Thriller” that I feel will HIT #1 on Amazon Kindle soon. So let’s read and learn more about this beautiful Brazilian Lawyer by day and writer of steamy suspense by night, Author, A. (Adriana) Gavazzoni . . . .

(Q) Tell us a little about your new release of Lara’s Journal – book two and how it differs from your first novel ‘Behind the Door’?

“Lara´s Journal is the sequel to Behind The Door, and in this new novel, the reader is going to discover the hidden motives behind Lara´s behavior as an adult. Readers will get to know her, learning about her childhood through her college years.

Simone suffers deep changes in this second novel, thanks to the traumas she endured in the first book. In Lara’s Journey, Simone decides to enjoy life in a different way. The new book contains mystery, murder, and all criminal scenes were checked and endorsed by a former FBI agent, so they are as realistic as possible.

The book is also steamy as hell, so prepare for sex beyond any limits—even more scandalous than what readers encountered in Behind The Door”…

(Q) How many books will be in your novel series?

I believe I’m going to write at least three…but I don´t put reins on or apply rules to my imagination; I let it run free!

(Q) What writing challenges did you have with Book Two? Was it more difficult to write than ‘Behind The Door’?

Book two has many criminal situations that required a frequent consultation with FBI agents, and also, I had to study a lot of psychiatry to create Lara and the other characters, but I don´t think writing Lara’s Journey was more difficult than writing Behind The Door, I believe the first novel was more difficult because it was the first one.

One difficulty I really had was to cut the second novel before it reached a thousand pages…and hold on to the rest of the story, keeping it in my mind for book number three.

(Q) Tell us about yourself?

Well…I am from Brazil…and I am a very active person, or better, I am hyperactive. Professionally I’m a lawyer and a writer…I love to dance, to work out, to read and to cook ( I can cook some amazing dishes and now I’m learning Indian Cook…spicy!!!!). I am also addicted to movies.I love to learn foreigner languages and culture ( I speak English, French, Spanish and Portuguese) and I travel abroad whenever I can. I love art and I’m a museum rat and passionate about history. I love animals. All kind of animals. And I have two dogs, two beautiful girls, Gaia and Juno.

(Q) What inspires you to write?

Human nature inspired me. I love to observe people and try to guess why they behave the way they do…it’s all about hidden motives and we all have ours.

(Q) Do you have any unusual writing habits?

Whenever I have an idea for a scene I send messages to myself (whats app and e-mails) LOL.

(Q) What authors, or books have influenced you?

So many marvelous writers inspired me…to start with the classical ones like Emily Bronte, Stendhal, Dumas, Saad Marquis, Margaret Mitchell and modern ones like Marc Levy, Tom Clancy, Dan Brown, John Grisham and Colleen McCullough …but I could list a hundred here…the poems of Alisson Matos – a Brazilian writer – from Baudelaire to Allan Poe.

(Q) Do you have any advice for new authors? And what was the best advice you have gotten?

For writers, if you love to write, believe you are going to be a published writer/author and never give up on your dream! Now, the best overall advice I ever heard came from my father; “learn everything you can, Nobody can take knowledge from you.”

(Q) Now to round out your interview, a few personal detail. What is your favorite color and favorite foods?

My favorite color is red, and I don´t know if I have a favorite food, as I enjoy trying everything, but I really love any kind of spicy food—Thai, Indian, Brazilian Bahía´s food. I take great pleasure in the dining experience and think of it as a sensual activity, so, whenever I can…I try something really different.

(Q) And last, what is one “secret” about you that readers don’t know or can’t find to about you?

I´m an open person, so if someone asks me a direct question, I will answer. I don’t think I have any deep, dark secrets or skeletons in my closet, but there is one thing people might not guess about me—I´m very childlike, and I love to watch cartoons, Disney movies, and go to amusement parks. Nothing is more fun to me than a crazy-dangerous roller coaster that causes me to shout and scream until I’m hoarse! LOL!

Author Websites and Profiles
A. Gavazzoni Website
A. Gavazzoni Amazon Profile

A. Gavazzoni’s Social Media Links
Facebook Profile
Twitter Account

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Now you have all the scoop readers! All you ever wanted to know about our ‘Guest Author, A. (Adriana) Gavazzoni.’ Please make sure you visit her website for updates above, connect with her on social media as well, and do yourself a big favor and grab a copy of both her released books in her novel series and be ready for Book Three!

*CaT* ~ “Cat Lyon’s Reading Den” of Author/Columnist, Catherine Lyon**

Cover Reveal & New Book Release! By Author, A. Gavazzoni of “Lara’s Journal: A Sizzling, Psychological Suspense”(Book Two Hidden Motives)

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Featured Guest, New Book & Author Press Release, Posts author A Gavazzoni, behind the door book one, book two hidden motives of lara's journal, Cover Reveal, New Book Release, steamy romance thriller

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From The Author who brought us the steamy, sexy thriller “Behind The Door” has just Released Book Two of her series titled; “LARA’S Journal” A Sizzling, Psychological Suspense (Hidden Motives) . . . .

ABOUT THE NEW BOOK:

Simone Bennet is on a long vacation, trying to heal from the trauma she suffered at the hands of a serial killer kidnapper. After looking death in the face, she tries to develop a new outlook on life—live in the moment!

Carl, the charming lawyer, is back, asking once more for Simone’s help, this time in analyzing Lara’s journals, which were discovered by her siblings after her death. In her own words, Lara divulges all her secrets, and reveals a dramatic world of betrayal, passion, and the most unusual sexual behaviors, exposing the beautiful architect’s troubled life.

As Simone tries to deal with the contents of Lara’s haunting diaries, one of her patients gets himself into a bit of legal trouble, forcing Simone to return early from her vacation. Although she’s happy to be back on her home turf, she finds herself surrounded by a whole new set of problems.

A killer is out there, and this time, he seems to be after the people Simone cares about most. Suddenly, people around her are dying, a stalker/admirer keeps showing up at all the wrong times, and Simone’s dear friend Edward has a new girlfriend—forcing Simone to analyze her feelings for him and her attraction to Carl.

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ABOUT THE ROMANCE AUTHOR:

A. Gavazzoni the Brazilian indie author of a novel series “Behind The Door,” a sensual romance thriller and now released is book two titled; “Lara’s Journal: A Sizzling, Psychological Suspense” (Hidden Motives) exclusively on Amazon and Amazon Kindle.

Gavazonni is a lawyer by day and former professor of law; she writes (novels and legal books), but she is also a voracious reader and a writer by night and currently has a law book about international contracts published in Brazil.

She loves to travel, loves good wine, and has been studying astrology for fifteen years. She paints and loves to cook.

She has two poodles -Gaia and Juno -and loves all animals. She is an aunt of four nieces who enjoy to paint and cook alongside their aunt. She lives in Brazil and visits New York City often and is in the process of writing more books to be included in this steamy thriller series. She invites readers to visit her website/blog anytime for updates of upcoming books and events at Meet Author A. Gavazzoni . . . .

Please Connect With The Author On Social Media:

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FaceBook
Google +

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Grab a copy of Book One: Behind the Door: A Sizzling, Psychological Suspense (Hidden Motives)

“Amazon.com: Behind the Door – Kindle eBooks: Kindle Store And A New Award Winner!”

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*A very special Thank You to the Author for the kind words in her Beautiful Dedication Page of Book Two* . . . “Adriana, I was blessed the day we met and became fast friends and Kindred Soul Sisters. Thank you for your friendship!”

Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon

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My Guest Today – Marsha’s PR Insider! Get Your Brand As An Author Ready For The New Year on Social Media.

January 14, 2017 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Book Promotion Tips For Authors, Featured Guest, Posts Book Reviews, build your brand, guest article, maraha friedman, PR Insider, sell more books, Social Media Marketing, Writer, your brand as author

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All I can say is I just love Marsha Friedman from The PR Insider! I have learned SO much from her through the years about PR, Social Media, Branding, and Book Marketing. She is well respected and very inspiring to many . . . .

If you’re savvy enough to be using social media as part of your branding efforts – and I know that you are – then you’re also savvy enough to want to get the most out of those efforts.

After all, when you’re using social media for personal or business branding, you’re not out to learn how many of your high school classmates have grandchildren, or “like” the photos of your niece’s wedding.

Instead, your goal – or at least one of your goals – is to build a loyal following and then leverage that following to enhance your marketing and branding efforts as an authority in your field.

Because here’s the thing: the greater your following, the more intriguing you’ll appear to the media gatekeepers you’re trying to attract to spread your message.

Let’s face it, most people in the media are inundated with requests from people who have a story to tell, a product to sell or a service to promote. If you manage to cut through all that clutter and get on the media’s radar, one of the first things they will do is Google your name or your company’s name and check out your presence on social media.

It gives your credibility a strong boost if the media find that you are widely followed on social media sites. Here are just a few ways your social media following can pay marketing dividends for you:

A large, built-in following makes you an asset to the media. The bigger your following the more impressive you’ll look when the media take a peek into your online world. As a result, a journalist will be more inclined to interview you, and a TV show or radio show host more likely to want to talk with you on the air. Simply put, the more popular you are, the more valuable you are as a guest or interview subject.

Once you’ve achieved some media coverage, your social media following is your doorway to sharing that coverage with an even wider audience. There is so much information on the internet competing for attention that it’s a challenge for any one article or interview to achieve much notice. That’s why you have to give any coverage you receive a little nudge – or maybe even a big shove!
Let’s say, for example, that you’re interviewed for an article that appears in a national publication. If you share a link to the article on your social media sites, you have immediately broadened the potential audience for that article. But it doesn’t stop there. Many of your followers may share it with their followers, widening the reach even more. If you’re lucky, it could even lead to the article or interview with you going viral! You’ll like that and so will the media outlet you helped shine the spotlight on.

If you’re looking for a book deal, that social media following will be influential. Traditional publishers who are mulling the risk of taking you on will be more inclined to do so if you have a large number of people following you.

A large social media audience can attract sponsors interested in tapping into your audience because they’re after the same demographics. That could be a deep well of revenue for you.

Building an extensive social media following and making the best use of it is not only smart, it’s essential if you want to take advantage of the marketing and branding opportunities that social media present.

When the media start checking you out, you want them to be impressed with what they find. And at that point, the whole situation could become almost self-perpetuating. A growing audience can help lead to media attention. Media attention can help grow your audience.

What an extraordinary development that would be!

Perpetually yours,

Marsha

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Marsha Friedman launched EMS Incorporated in 1990. Her firm represents corporations and experts in a wide array of fields such as business, health, food, lifestyle, politics, finance, law, sports, and entertainment. She consults individuals and businesses on a daily basis and is frequently asked to speak at conferences about how to harness the power of publicity.

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