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Guest: Author Alexa Kang [Free book offer]

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

Guest: Author Alexa Kang [Free book offer] I picked up Alexa Kang’s “Shanghai Story” for something a little different to read.I had no idea just how different it would be. It is the bravest piece of work that I have … Continue reading →

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Bio Blurb

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

This week we were asked: “You’re the headline speaker at a writers’ conference, and you need to submit a short bio for the program. What will you include?” I will never forget the first time that I had to submit … Continue reading →

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Wishing Upon a Star – or Wishing for a Best-seller

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Wednesday Fox asked, “If you could have been the original author of any book, what would it have been and why?” Normally, I’ll sit down and write my post for the week in one sitting. But this topic required … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Bishop O’Connell

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

I met Bishop O’Connell when we both commented on another author’s Facebook page. I had to ask him about his name since my husband graduated from Bishop O’Connell High School in Northern Virginia. It was not far from where I … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author CeeCee James

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

Here is another mutual FB Friend that I asked for an interview, and only then found just how very popular and prolific a writer she is. CeeCee James is the author of a heartbreaking memoir, several stand-alone novels, plus romance … Continue reading →

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Looking in the Mirror

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Wednesday Fox asked, “What four words best describe you?” I took some time to mull this over. Ten months ago, I might have chosen different words. These days, I’m learning to stay at home more and making do with … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Iris Chacon

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

I knew that I had to ask Iris Chacon in as a guest as soon as I read her “Schifflebein’s Folly”. It was one of the nicest experiences I have had all year; a charming story so amusingly well-told that … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Stuart Jaffe (Free Books!)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

  Stuart is the author of many short stories and paranormal series. These include The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries, its prequel, the Marshall Drummond Case Files, The Malja Chronicles, the Nathan K books, the Gillian Boone series, The Parallel Society, … Continue reading →

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Written in the Stars

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

“What TV show would you like to write an episode for?” I’ve never wanted to write for TV, except for an occasional “Jeopardy” topic line, and Patty beat me to that one on Monday! Now, to direct one or more, yes. … Continue reading →

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Guest: Kristen Lamb

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

Kristen and I have been Facebook Friends for years and yet wires crossed. I have been trying to get her in for an interview for some time, but once we made contact, it worked. BOY, did it work! Kristen could … Continue reading →

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