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A Merry Christmas Book Share Of Children’s Authors Whose Books Make Great Gifts!

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Hello and Welcome Readers and Visitors,

“Now we all know books make great holiday gifts for all the readers on your ‘Christmas Gift List.’ So I wanted to share two wonderful Children’s Authors with you today, as their books will be a “delight” for all the kids on your list. They are colorful and vibrant, and the kids will love them!
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Our first fabulous children’s author is Bette A Stevens, Author and illustrator of both her children’s books. And they are award winners too!

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Amazing Matilda ~ Bette A Stevens, Author/Illustrator:

Inspire the Kids in Your Life to Meet Challenges with Patience and Persistence!
This inspirational tale of a Monarch butterfly and her meadowland friends is the second children’s book written and illustrated by Bette A. Stevens.

  • Packed with action and adventure, this book is sure to entertain and inspire.
  • TWO LITERARY AWARDS–Excellence in Children’s Literature:
    * 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Picture Books 6+)
    * THE GITTLE LIST 2013 (Top 10 Self-published Children’s Picture Books)

Monarch Butterfly conservation is in the news. AMAZING MATILDA is too! Her storyline and illustrations follow the monarch life cycle and highlight milkweed, an environmentally threatened plant, the only food source for monarch caterpillars.
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The Tangram Zoo and Puzzles Too! ~ Bette A Stevens

The Tangram Zoo and Word Puzzles Too! is a resource for multi-cultural and interdisciplinary studies in the classroom or at home. Integrates Math (measurement and geometry) and Language Arts (research and writing) for elementary and middle school students, while presenting a few historical facts about tangrams. Tangrams and word puzzles (rhyming riddles/poetry) encourage students to have fun while they’re learning, and then to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Includes ideas for home/school projects. Tangram outlines, with rhyming riddles as clues, are even labeled for coloring for preschoolers. Hands-on fun for the whole classroom/Family!

About The Author:

Inspired by nature and human nature, Bette A. Stevens is an author, retired teacher, wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, reading, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species.

Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH: The story, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England and prequel to DOG BONE SOUP, debut novel released January 2015. . . .
Please give her a visit to her website to learn more about her and all her fabulous books! And follow her on Twitter @betteastevens
Author, Bette A Stevens Website
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Our second children’s author is James S Martinez and Helping Tales Publishers. His two new book releases Amazon!

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The Final Pet Stop: (Patches The Dog)

This book is for anyone who has ever loved and lost a pet. The Final Pet Stop explores the question: “Is there a place that all pets go on that final day?” Follow along with Patches the dog and his friends in this heartfelt and lyrical tale as they give us a glimpse into the wonderful place known as “The Final Pet Stop.” The book is beautifully illustrated and has a sure way of reaching children going through a time of grief. This new work comes from the creators of Patches’ Awesome Day, Diamonds in the Ruff, The Most Incredible Journey: A Pibble’s Path and the award-winning The Dinosaur’s New Shoes…
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The Dinosaur’s New Shoes: (Teddy T Rex)

Winner: 2015 Readers Favorite Award Endorsed by The National Bullying Prevention Center (PACER.org) The Dinosaur’s New Shoes is a wonderfully inspiring story about Teddy T-Rex, a young dinosaur that, when he sees someone being bullied, stands up to the bully, instead of just being a bystander. This story helps to teach children how to properly confront bullies and demonstrates how, through empathy, compassion and caring for others, that bullying can be overcome and eliminated.

This book provides a way to open a fun dialogue with children, parents, and educators through a lovable and engaging role model, named Teddy T-Rex, with whom they can identify and follow his example. This book also includes resources for kids, parents and educators on anti-bullying, such as how to identify a bully, who may be at risk, and how to properly respond to bullying. Parents and children will love the wonderful life lessons found in this book. “The Dinosaur’s New Shoes” will inspire all readers to change the world by helping those in need.

About The Author:
 
James S. Martinez was born in December of 1963 on Ramey, AFB in Puerto Rico. He attended Kent State University and was awarded an MS in Biomedical Sciences in 2001. He has been an avid reader and dedicated volunteer for many years and believes wholeheartedly that “One person can make a difference”. It’s with this belief in mind that he and co-founder Timothy T. Civick, created Helping Tales Publishers.

Learn More about James Martinez on his wonderful website over at Helping Tales Publishers  and follow him on Twitter too! @helpingTales

 Here are a few more books you will find on his website.

 

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 I hope you enjoyed your time here learning about two fantastic Authors who have you covered for gift giving for your little ones this Christmas Season!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Reading Friends!
“Lyon Book & Social Media Promotions” By, Author Catherine Lyon :-)

Author, Vinnie Sorce Is At It Again! A Fabulous New Author Interview By Kev Cooper …

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Hello and Welcome Readers and Friends,

 

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( Author, Vinnie Sorce and his new book, Jersey Justice )

 

One of my favorite book websites to visit is my UK buddy, Mr. Kevin Cooper called, “Kev’s Domain ~ Kev’s Great Indie Authors.”

It is a great place for both authors and readers and has a fresh new look to his site. He showcases indie authors, new books, book reviews and more. And being an author himself, he does a wonderful job in presenting many authors and their books and novels on his website.

Now you are wondering why I would give some love to another book promoter? Well, I have known Kevin a long time, and he did my book and author showcase a few years back when my first book came out. AND? Trust me, there are plenty of new indie authors looking for help to promote their books to go around. I recommend many of my book clients and readers to visit Kev’s site.

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KEV’S GREAT INDIE AUTHORS ~ ~ Supporting Indie Authors Worldwide .. .. ..

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Author, Kevin Cooper

Kevin Cooper was born in Hull, East Yorkshire, England in 1963.
He moved to the USA in 1985 when he was 21 years old. He graduated with a BA in Psychology from Asbury College in Kentucky with recognition on the Dean’s List. He continued his studies at the Grand Canyon University in Arizona, where he obtained a Research Fellowship and graduated with a M.Ed with a strong focus on writing and grammar.

While in America, Kevin has been a College Lecturer of General Studies, a Manager for The Hertz Corporation, who acknowledged him with awards of recognition for his service and dedication to the company, a Substitute Teacher, and a Private Tutor. He now resides in England and is an established Author of several works. Kevin founded Kev’s Author Interviews and Author of the Month to help promote fellow authors worldwide through his website and across the social media networks.

“As an author, I know how difficult it is to market a book and get the exposure that is needed to make sales. This is why, in addition to writing and promoting my books, I also do whatever I can to help other authors within my community.”
Visit Kev’s Amazon Author page to learn more about him and his big selection of books he has published.
http://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Cooper/e/B00EWFEYKQ/

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download (1)Kev’s Author Interviews & Guest Authors with its Author of the Month feature have become increasingly popular over the past year or so and have a huge show of support from my community. To apply simple visit the page in the menu.

So if you’re an author, go on over and check out all that Kevin does to help you promote your books! Now here is the fabulous “Guest Author Interview by Kev of Author, Vinnie Sorce, and his new book release “Jersey Justice.”

Great Indie Authors, Presents, … Author, Vinnie Sorce

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A Short Bio

Vinnie Sorce is an award-winning* author debuting his first book, Jersey Justice.

He’s been a writer for over ten years, selling articles and short stories along with blogging.

He grew up in North Jersey and currently lives in Arizona with one remaining child that hasn’t escaped yet. He likes to read, watch too much TV, wear his heart on his sleeve, and over examine situations that haven’t occurred yet.

Oh, and he eventually wants to save the world. No super powers are making that a difficult job, though.

*Now, when I say award-winning, I mean an award I made up and gave to myself. It was a beautiful ceremony. I cried.
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Kev: What is your latest book about?

JerseyJustice.

It’s about a bullied youth who grows up to help people who can’t help themselves. His life is complicated by his off the wall sister, and his best childhood friend, Marci, who is slowly becoming his lover.

Kev: Who or what influenced you to write it?

Janet Evanovich and her Stephanie plum series was my influence. I grew up in North Jersey and loved the idea of having it set in such a familiar place.

Kev: Did you do any specialised research for your story?

Nope. Since the location was so familiar that was easy, and it’s fiction, so I improvised everything else!

Kev: What challenges did you face while writing the story?

The absolute biggest challenge was finding the time to write. A full-time job, and three kids make that difficult.

Kev:  Who is the protagonist?

Jimmy Vincent is my main man. I came up with his name and the title, Jersey Justice, first.

Kev: What would you say is the protagonist’s greatest weakness or obstacle and why?

His biggest weakness is his want to save the world and knowing he can’t do that.

Kev: What would you say is the main antagonist’s greatest strength?

He doesn’t realize it, but his greatest strengths are the people (characters) around him.

Kev: Could you provide a short passage from your book to give us a taster?

JerseyJustice“What the hell did you do?” he asked in dismay, hand to his head and covered in blood.

“I fought back,” was all I said calmly with a smile as I walked away, tucking the pistol into my jacket pocket. From now on, it would always be with me. This was a message to the scum of the world. From now on, it would be different.

 

Kev: Do you use some kind of formula when you write?

Not even a little bit. I just sit and write and it comes tumbling out. . . .

Kev: Preference for writing: Day or Night? 

Not so much a preference as necessity. I write at night after work and after dinner.

Kev: What is your editing process?

When I have no juice left I start rereading what I already have and go from there.

Kev: Who creates your book covers?

I have a marketing friend who created this cover.

Kev: How do you promote your work?

Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn I also just hired a promoter who is getting me and the book out there.

Kev: What advice would you offer to new authors?

Don’t give up is the biggest advice I could give. Just keep writing and submitting, or go ahead and self-publish.

Kev: Which two social media platforms do you use the most and why?(Include links)

Twitter and Facebook are the two I use the most. I guess because I understand them, and am the most familiar with them.

https://twitter.com/vinniesorce

https://www.facebook.com/Vinnie.sorce.author

Kev: Do you have a website?

https://vinster82.wordpress.com/628-2/

Kev: Is there anything else you would like to add?

I am currently 80 pages into the sequel, Jersey Jezebel. Look for it soon!

Vinnie sorce, everyone!

(Authors who would like to be interviewed on Kev’s website can visit here:
Kev’s Author Interview & Contact Page ) And check out all him promoting services too!

Happy Reading! ~ Lyon Book & Social Media Promotions . . .

“Very Sad Day As An Author And Writer, For The Literary World. The Passing of Author, Jackie Collins”

Catherine Lyon Author/Writer Posts

R.I.P. Author and Writer, Jackie Collins .. .. ..  (1937 ~ 2015)

Collin’s FB Family Statement:
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of our beautiful, dynamic and one of a kind mother, Jackie Collins, who died of breast cancer today. She lived a wonderfully full life and was adored by her family, friends and the millions of readers who she has been entertaining for over four decades. She was a true inspiration, a trail blazer for women in fiction and a …creative force. She will live on through her characters but we already miss her beyond words.

For inquiries re services and donations:

For USA:
Services will be held privately for family. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Organization.. ..

For UK
Services will be held privately for family. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Penny Brohn Cancer Care.. ..

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( Credit & Courtesy to: The New York Times Books)

Jackie Collins, the best-selling British-born author known for her vibrant novels about the extravagance and glamour of life in Hollywood, died on Saturday in Los Angeles. She was 77.

The cause was breast cancer, her family said in a statement.

Long before the emergence of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” franchise, Ms. Collins dominated the publishing industry’s more lascivious corners.

She wrote more than 30 books, many of them filled with explicit, unrestrained sexuality, and sold more than 500 million copies worldwide. Her first novel, “The World Is Full of Married Men,” was published in 1968. Australia and South Africa banned it because of its frank depiction of extramarital sex. Other earlier works included “The Stud,” in 1969, and “Rock Star,” in 1988.

Ms. Collins, the younger sister of the actress Joan Collins, wrote her books in longhand on either white printer paper or yellow legal pads, regularly churning out prodigious numbers of pages.

Writing in The New York Times in 1993, Barry Gewen said of Ms. Collins’s “American Star: A Love Story” that it might more appropriately be titled “Coming Up for Air.”

In 2006, reviewing her “Lovers & Players” in The Times, the critic Janet Maslin described Ms. Collins’s writing as “crypto-celebrity gamesmanship” in which the author “maneuvers her characters through a story as if she were playing by a strict set of rules.”

Many of Ms. Collins’s novels became fodder for movies and television mini-series. In 2001, for instance, she published “Hollywood Wives: The New Generation,” which followed “Hollywood Wives,” “Hollywood Husbands,” “Hollywood Kids” and “Hollywood Divorces.” It became a New York Times best seller and, in 2003, was made into a TV movie starring Farrah Fawcett, Robin Givens, Jack Scalia and Melissa Gilbert.

She was found to have stage-four breast cancer in 2007, according to People magazine’s website, and had written five books since then. Her latest, 600-plus-page novel, “The Santangelos,” was published in June.

In an interview in 2007 with The New York Times Magazine that coincided with the publication of her 25th book, “Drop Dead Beautiful,” Ms. Collins said she did not care what reviewers would say about it.

“I never pretended to be a literary writer,” she said. “I’m a school dropout.”

She said in the interview that she did not feel that the increasingly explicit nature of pop culture made her fiction seem quaint.

(Ms. Collins with a copy of her first book in 1968. Bob Dear/Associated Press)

“YES, a very sad day for authors and writers around the world. She truly will be missed by many.”

Jackie Collins

Jackie Collins ~ Her books have sold more than 500 million copies…
Catherine Townsend-Lyon, Author/Writer

Come Meet Some Featured Women Authors On “Lyon Book Promotions”~ Girls Rock!

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Hello and Welcome Readers and Friends,

 

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It has been a long while since I have showcased some current book clients and friends of mine. It is always exciting to meet new authors, and to help them with all their social media and book promoting needs. It is what I enjoy doing, and I love introducing all my clients and author friends to new readers who will enjoy their new books and novels. Now we all know how self-publishing has changed the landscape of book buying for avid readers.

And its the readers who are benefiting the most of this wonderful indie book phenomenon! There are so many new books releasing each day! Many are self-publishing, but there are some wonderful small publishing firms who release awesome books to. But when you self-publish it benefits the writer/author as well. They can write and publish all on their own without expensive publishing costs or without a publisher at all! They enjoy the freedom of owning their book rights, royalties and much more.

So let me introduce you to some wonderful authors, and the best part of my job? I make long-lasting friendships with all my clients.  “So Lets Start With The Ladies!”
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Meet Author, A.R. Tirant ~ (Rosie)

Novelist, A. R. Tirant, is the prolific writer and novelist of,  “Echoes from the Oasis,” A Beautiful Historical Romance Novel Series available on Amazon and it is now an Amazon Best Seller!

Rosie Tirant-Longhurst, aka A.R. Tirant, was born in the Seychelles in November 1958, the daughter of a policeman and the eldest in a family of four brothers and four sisters. She grew up on the northern coast of Mahe island, in the tiny seaside village of Beau-Vallon. Her working life started in 1975 as a nurse at Mahe’s Victoria Hospital, followed thereafter by a career in the Hotel Industry. She emigrated to England in 1995 and now lives in West Sussex with her husband. She has two grown-up sons and a granddaughter.

Rosie wasn’t born with a pen in her hand, far from it. Life growing up was hard and strict. The home comforts we all now take for granted were but a dream for the young girl whose days were divided between household chores, cooking, cleaning and looking after her young siblings. Water for all the household use had to be carried from a stream, with one hand holding a pail on her head, and the other keeping a second pail from spilling.

Education only happened because it was the one way of getting some rest during the daytime, even if the chores still had to be done by the light of a coconut oil lamp. They were difficult times… times when she would lean against the pillar of the outdoor kitchen waiting for dinner to cook in the large black pots, staring at the tropical skies and marvelling at the diamond beauty of the scattering of stars above, and all the while wishing for a different life…

‘Echoes from the Oasis’ is her debut novel which will be followed by other titles in the same series.   Please visit her beautiful website that is also supported by The Chamber of Commerce of The Seychelles Islands, were Rosie was born and raised.
Seychelles Historical Novels ~ A R Tirant

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About Echoes from the Oasis:
In 1814, the war being raged on the seas of the Indian Ocean by the all-powerful Franco-British naval forces trying to dominate the lucrative trade routes to India, had ended with a truce. At the stroke of a pen, far away in the city of Paris, the exotic, tropical islands of the Seychelles became a British colony. Forged from their French descendants and African slave roots, and molded by their new British rulers, a small nation had emerged.

The story of Anna Savy is set in July 1912 on the island of Mahe, she has just turned sixteen. As a passionate young woman, nature-loving, with rebellious energy, wants much more out of life. Her story is set to read the her life journey as love enters and blossoms in her life .. .. ..  Now you’ll need to read this New Novel Series to get the rest of the story of, “Echoes from the Oasis” Available on Amazon USA, & Amazon UK and other fine book stores.  http://www.amazon.com/Echoes-Oasis-R-Tirant/dp/099280860X
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Meet Maine Author, Bette A Stevens ~ A writer inspired by nature and human nature.

Author, Writer and Illustrator, Bette A Stevens is an Award Winning Author for her children’s book, and gives back to help fight childhood illiteracy. All kids should be taught to read, and Bette has helped them with her children’s books and make it FUN!

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More about Bette A Stevens:
Bette  is a retired teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species. Steven’s children’s activity book, THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO!, was first published in 1997 by Windswept House Publishing, Mt. Desert, ME; a second edition was self-published by the author in 2012.

AMAZING MATILDA , Steven’s second children’s book, self-published in 2012, won a 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention for Excellence in Children’s Literature – Ages 6 and older category) and placed #9 on The 2013 Gittle List TOP 10for Self-published Children’s Picture Books. Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH: The story, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England in a family whose poverty and alcoholism mark him as a target for bullying by young and old alike. This short story is a prequel to Steven’s debut novel planned for release in the spring or summer of 2014.
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Bette has several books out. Her 2 newest are, Pure Trash and Dog Bone Soup, A Boomers Journey.
She also has a fabulous writers blog that truly a must visit:Bette’s Fabulous Blog For Writers and Readers
You can learn about all her books. You can also visit her on her Amazon Author Page as well!
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Come Meet Author, Ellie Pulikonda ~ A Fine So. Oregon Writer.

Author, Ellie Pulikonda is the prolific writer of her new debut book titled; Split Second . .
“When do a family’s dark secrets become too dangerous to keep”? Find out in Ellie Pulikonda’s shocking debut novel, “Split Second.” With fantastic Amazon reviews, it is destined to be an Amazon Best Seller!

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About Ellie Pulikonda, Writer/Author:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Ellie attended several colleges after high school to obtain her BA in Education, MA in Library Science, and her MS in Adult Education. She is or has been a daughter, wife, mother, widow, partner, single mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She has worked various places, and in different fields such as a law office, a librarian, newspaper article writing, a welfare office, and finally as the director of a public library in Tipton, IN.

“I write for the pure joy of writing . . . At first, it was diaries, journals, and musings; then I graduated to short newspaper articles, some unpublished but staged mystery/comedy plays, scripts for amateur musical productions and now books.  My hope is that my readers will enjoy my books and also be prodded to think about the actions and motives of my characters, to question their choices and why they made them, and to see the characters with greater insight.”

Now Ellie also has a wonderful writers blog that you must give a visit to. She has a little blog series she does titled; WORDS on WORDS. . .  Ellie Pulikonda’s Writers Blog
And you visit her About.me page too! Ellie Pulikonda on About.me

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About Split Second:
“When do a family’s secrets become too dangerous to keep? Find out in Ellie Pulikonda’s shocking debut novel, Split Second.”

Richard Reynolds, a successful attorney and wannabe politician, has spent years cultivating the perfect image—which includes his trophy wife, Deborah, and talented teenage daughter, Liz.

But Liz threatens to ruin it all after severe depression forces her out of college and back home. After she attempts suicide, Richard rushes her off to a private hospital in hopes that the drama will soon blow over.
Run by Nick Jensen, the hospital seems to be exactly what Liz needs. But soon Nick uncovers some disquieting facts, like the fact that Liz’s depression arose at the exact same time that a classmate was presumed murdered. Liz’s uncanny knowledge of the crime’s details only deepens Nick’s unease.

As Liz attempts to heal, her parents’ marriage begins to crack in light of mutually held secrets coming to the surface. What is the Reynolds family hiding?
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So there you go readers. These are just a few of The Ladies here on “Lyon Book Promotions” and very soon? Will have all The Guys here on my Book Promotions blog and my Author Friends next. If you are an author needing help promoting your fantastic books, than check out my “Book Promo Plans & Packages” page here. I know How and Where you need to be to get your books noticed by Readers who will enjoy reading them! .. ..  .. 

WordPress Meet and Greet – All Bloggers Welcome

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Hello My Fine Blog Friends and Visitors,
My awesome friend “Jason Cushman” better known as the “Opinionated Man” has another Meet & Greet new Bloggers post. I’m sharing here on my Book Promotions blog today to help all of us meet new & interesting writers, bloggers and learn what we blog about. Thank You Jason!
*Catherine Lyon*

Of Course It Is All About Author, Vinnie Sorce The Writer! Book Goodies Author Interview Re-Blast.

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Hey Readers, have you checked out Book Goodies yet?
They are a fantastic website where readers and authors meet, connect and engage with one another.
They offer great deals on all types of reads, author interviews, book reviews and more! Here is a little about what they offer Readers  . . . .

About Book Goodies: BookGoodies Network of Sites for Book Lovers.
Sites in the BookGoodies Network:

This website is part of the BookGoodies Network and we wanted to make it easy for you to find the rest of the sites. Readers: Find your favorite new authors and books on our sites! We have something for everyone.

For All Readers
BookGoodies.com – Books, interviews, podcasts, guest posts, author services, reviews, free books, bargain books, for all genres!
ReadersHideaway.com – Great books, reviews and hideaway for everyone.
InterviewsWithWriters.com – Interviews from the writers themselves. Learn about new authors or established ones to find new favorites.
FreeDiscountedBooks.com – Looking only for Free and Discounted books? This site is for you!

And they offer SO much more readers! Go visit and you can read some awesome author interviews too.

Which brings me to my Special Guest Author Interview of Author, Vinnie Sorce. His brand new book debut titled; Jersey Justice, and was just interviewed on Book Goodies. So since I’m helping him a wee bit with promoting his new books, I wanted to share his Book Goodies Author Interview so readers can learn more about this prolific action writer. Here we go!  HAPPY READING! .  .  .  .

Interview with Author – Vinnie Sorce

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About Vinnie Sorce:
Vinnie Sorce is an award-winning* author debuting his first book, Jersey Justice. He’s been a writer for over ten years, selling articles and short stories along with blogging.

He grew up in North Jersey and currently lives in Arizona with one remaining child that hasn’t escaped yet. He likes to read, watch too much TV, wear his heart on his sleeve, and over-examine situations that haven’t occurred yet.

Oh, and he eventually wants to save the world. No super powers are making that a difficult job, though.
*Now, when I say award-winning, I mean an award I made up and gave to myself. It was a beautiful ceremony. I cried.

What inspires you to write?
TV, Movies and books always inspire me. I take the feelings that I’ve been graced with from watching or reading and translate them into my own characters and scenarios.

Tell us about your writing process.
There’s a process? I have several author friends (two of which are my sons, who want to be screen writers) who cringe when I say, “I just sit down and write.” My first book evolved just from the title, Jersey Justice, and the name of the main character, Jimmy Vincent. I love the way those sounded and built the story from there.

For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
On my blog, I had my main character interview me. (Go. Check it out. Link below.)
I’m not sure that I talk to them, but they are always talking in my head, even when I’m not writing.

What advice would you give other writers?
Don’t give up. I wrote this book quite a few years ago and looked for an agent for years and had no luck. A writer friend of mine finally pushed me far enough to self-publish and I’m glad I did. Even if it never goes any farther than that, I did.

So, don’t give up!

How did you decide how to publish your books?
An author friend believed in my work so much that she offered to pay for the editing, which I could not afford. For years I was unable to find an agent or publisher and with my good friend pushing at my back (OK, more like wildly shoving me forward) I went with self-publishing.

What do you think about the future of book publishing?
I think we’re still a long way off from losing “real” books. I prefer a book in my hands than on my tablet. I currently only have an e-book out, but I am following up with a paperback soon.

What genres do you write?: Thriller, action

What formats are your books in?: eBook

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Link To Vinnie Sorce Page On Amazon
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