Sunday, March 22, 2009

Sunday Potpourri

Thank you, Nancy J. Parra! I am a guest today at her blog with an article about "Hitting The Wall." The Writer’s Life

I also want to mention that the site Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast featured the work of a friend of mine, professional photographer, Jacquelynn Buck - Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Jackie is an amazing photographer and such an energetic & passionate woman! This is her official site: Jacquelynn Buck

Tonight I'm joining Morgan Mandel on her Blog Talk Radio show!!! 10pm EST - Morgan Mandel’s Books & Blogs

I saw this on another blog, or at least the idea. This next week, I am going to post a couple entries called "Getting to Know Spunky" where I will reveal a few things about myself that one might not know - and entice readers to join in the fun!
So hopefully a few of you out there are game!

And special thanks to J. Aday Kennedy, who posted my interview, book info, and current virtual tour yesterday over at her blog: J. Aday Kennedy: A Writing Playground

Now on to my long to-do list...

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Ultimate Blog Party 2009!

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

The Ultimate Blog Party 2009 is off and running!

Please visit 5 Minutes For Mom for details- 5 Minutes For Mom

They are giving away a lot of prizes as well, including a copy of Overcoming Obstacles with SPUNK!

I'd love to win the $50 Target gift card. I can always find something there!

5 Minutes For Mom is not just for mothers - it includes those who love children and all things 'mommy.' While I do not have my own children, I spent several years as a foster parent and mothered many children. That experience taught me many things, and I poured what I learned into my novels as well.

So hop on over and join the fun!

Friday, March 20, 2009

Spunky's Back & Blog Tour

Just returned from my speaking engagement in Greensboro at NCAEOP's Annual Conference. The event was wonderful! Big hugs to the event coordinator, Tammy. Sold a bunch of books and made some new contacts.

Of course, playing catch-up is always fun...

Between this engagement (which was set over a year ago) and a signing tomorrow, won't make it up to the Virginia Festival of the Books. Plan to next year, though. Ironically, there's also a big marketing panel discussion up at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh tomorrow. Add to the confusion (of Greensboro) the NCAA Tournament in full swing at the coliseum, and there was just a lot going on!

Just got word my interview and blog tour listing will be posted at J. Aday Kennedy's site tomorrow - http://jadaykennedy.blogspot.com/ She's really delving into the aspects of virtual tours, so definitely follow her posts the next few weeks. The stops for my YA book also went out yesterday in my newsletter...

So here's wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

And Now For Something a Little Different...

Seeing as it's only Thursday, it's only a little different...

This post is a day early due to a speaking engagement Friday morning. I was invited to give a talk at NCAEOP’s Annual Conference in Greensboro, NC – so think about me during the hours of 9-11am as I speak in front of a crowd of about 1000 people!

Information for writers, authors, publishers – anyone in the industry! Ivan Hoffman is one of the top publishing law lawyers in the country and his site is FULL of information:
Ivan Hoffman

Jane Kennedy Sutton posted a link on her blog to the most beautiful libraries in the world:
Jane Kennedy Sutton

Want to find a book reviewer in your genre? Check out:
Book Connector

Over at Vivian Zabel’s blog, the CPSC and lead law continues to confuse us:
Vivian Zabel

And Prill Boyle featured me today on her blog!
Defying Gravity

The president of the Friends of the Library of Robeson County, NC is seeking one - two more authors for a BIG event on December 5th! If you or someone you know is an established author, particularly in the area of mystery, thrillers, or history, let me know and I will get you her contact info.

And thank you everyone for cheering on my release of “Overcoming Obstacles with SPUNK!” this week!