In Goldenfire, historian Christa Devlin and FBI Special Agent Braydon Fox race into their most exciting quest yet. And, dear readers, this hunt is for more than history’s most elusive artifact. Christa is determined to dig up the truth about the tragedy that stole her mother away from her thirteen years earlier. Take a look…Continue reading “Goldenfire, High Stakes History Thriller Book 3 Now on Amazon!”
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What Yiddish and Edith Wharton Taught Me About the Value of Print Books
I was recently in western Massachusetts and visited two distinct “literary” sites. One was old, Edith Wharton’s fabulous house, The Mount, built at the turn of the century. It offered a fascinating look into the life and times of this remarkable woman. The other site was new, founded in 1980. It is the Yiddish Book Center, aContinue reading “What Yiddish and Edith Wharton Taught Me About the Value of Print Books”
The War of Art – One Key Element to Success in Writing
UPDATED April 25, 2012 – Are you afraid of writing? In response to a writer’s request for advice on what to do about being afraid of using your gift of writing, I tracked down the following post I wrote for my other (neglected) blog, http://www.womenthrillerwriters.com. I realized that I had originally written this post onContinue reading “The War of Art – One Key Element to Success in Writing”
Top Seven Reasons to Self Publish and Three Reasons not to Self Publish
It’s my anniversary! One year ago, I did not have a blog, nor a twitter account. I did not know what a widget was or how to manipulate a jpeg. But I did have a thriller novel that I had worked hard on crafting. I wanted to connect with readers, not only to entertain, but to makeContinue reading “Top Seven Reasons to Self Publish and Three Reasons not to Self Publish”
Thrillers That Make You Think
I posted this Listmania List on Amazon. I’d love to hear what YOU think and if you have any recommendations to add to this list. I’m always looking for thrillers for thinkers! Thrillers That Make You Think A Listmania! list by Pamela Hegarty “pamelahegarty” (New Jersey) Share with friends The list author says: “If you’reContinue reading “Thrillers That Make You Think”
Review of God’s Lions: The Secret Chapel
Or Why I’m Thankful for the Amazon Publishing Revolution I bought God’s Lions: The Secret Chapel because it was one of the titles listed under The Seventh Stone’s listing on Amazon as “people also bought.” Usually, I’d be skeptical of a story with a priest as its action hero. Not that I would have had the choice. In theContinue reading “Review of God’s Lions: The Secret Chapel”
Should Indie Publishers Offer a Goodreads Giveaway?
If you are wondering if a goodreads.com giveaway is worth a try, the short answer is Yes! I love the idea of reaching readers directly. I offered one signed copy of The Seventh Stone as a giveaway on goodreads.com for a time span of two weeks to give it a try. I tweeted to spread theContinue reading “Should Indie Publishers Offer a Goodreads Giveaway?”
Wall Street Journal’s Article on Indie Author Becoming Best Seller
If you haven’t read it yet, check out the Wall Street Journal’s article on how Darcie Chan’s The Mill River Recluse became a best seller. Review the comments, too, for an intriguing discussion on the new opportunities for both readers and writers through the world of e-books and self-publishing. Congratulations to Darcie Chan. Persistence and faith paidContinue reading “Wall Street Journal’s Article on Indie Author Becoming Best Seller”
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