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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Amazing Exciting Adventure


 Nolichuck, TJ’s Wild Frontier Adventure by Jackson Keene is an amazing exciting adventure of a young man named Thomas James Cockrell, called TJ.
TJ is in high school and living the hardest time of his life. He’s in that awkward teenage years, lacks self-confidence, and has no interest in school. His only passion at the moment is drama class and plays.
He has the typical issues at school of being harassed and bullied by the bigger and more popular kids. His misery is compounded by his parents’ divorce, and his beloved sister, Natalie moving away to another city with his mother. TJ feels lost.
The adventure and life changing experience transpires when TJ discovers a green mystical book in his father’s desk. His father’s desk drawers are usually locked up, but on that special day, the drawer was unlocked. TJ’s curiosity won and he opens the drawer to look inside.
This is a very entertaining, exciting and enlightening story of the rite of passage of a young man. The amazing learning experiences and maturity gained by TJ in his adventure. This is a great book for young adults. A good read.                                                    

We had the pleasure of also having an interview from author Jackson Keene. Jackson can you tell us when and why did you start writing?
I've had the "itch" to write for 20 years.  I finally woke up one day and realized that I'd be an old man if I didn't start soon!  I wrote plays and short stories as a kid, and have had several ideas for novels over the years, but never jump-started my writing in a serious fashion until NOLICHUCK came along.
 
What inspired you to write Nolichuck?
NOLICHUCK was a combination of many things stewing around inside.  I was born and lived in Tennessee as a kid, and knew some of its history.  Like TJ, the main character of our story, I had to constantly fight off bullies in school.  I always loved history, but wanted to write about periods of history that are less written and less celebrated than the great events -- a look at common people living everyday lives, so to speak.  Davy Crockett was a childhood hero, and I wondered what it was like for him as a teenager.  Of course, I originally planned to be a history professor, so naturally one of my characters HAD to be that.  I was never the star athlete in high school, so I emphasize with TJ's disappointments in sports.  Above all, I wanted a story that would deal realistically with the hard life issues that far too many young adults face today:  Bullying, divorced families, struggling with grades, not making the "team", not part of the most popular cliques, mean teachers, boredom, unhappiness, few close friends, lack of meaningful communication with either parent, etc.   
 
What is the hardest part of writing Nolichuck?
For me, developing strong characters and creating believable dialogue was the hardest part.  Coming up with an imaginative plot with subplots is fairly easy, but fleshing it out with people and interaction that really captures the reader’s attention is what it's all about.

Where is your favorite place to write?
In our den with its fireplace, the comfy couch (where I can catnap now and then), and my personal office set up is where I can fully concentrate on thinking and writing.  Although, truth be told, some of my best ideas and plot revisions come to me just as I'm drifting off to sleep at night.  I keep a notepad and pen next to the bed to capture "brainstorms" when they come.
Can you share a little of your current work with us?  
The next book in the YA series is:  Reds!  TJ's Wacky War Adventure.  

Thank you for your visit and your interview. It's a pleasure to learn about your writing habits and skills. I know that your readers will enjoy to learn that your next book is in progress. Warm wishes. 
LINKS TO NOLICHUCK


Monday, July 23, 2012

A Glimpse Of Heaven by Dr. Glen Hepker



Today I have the pleasure of interviewing awesome Dr. Hepker, author of A Glimpse Of Heaven. He has an amazing philosophy for your health and wellbeing. I think that we all can benefit, I know I can use some tips, lol.

Dr. Hepker I'm thrilled to have you visiting my blog. Would you please tell us a little bit about yourself, how you decided to enter the world of writing, what does your family think of your writing, and where do you get your ideas, etc.

During all of my adult life, I have always planned on writing this and at least two other books which complement, e.g., Volume I, II, and III. I had always hoped that in my 50's, I would be mature enough to do a good job in writing it, though most of my life, I have outlined the books. My wife has been wonderfully supportive all throughout, even now, with regard to my marketing responsibilities. Humbly and respectfully, I am quite fortunate on many fronts. With regard to where I got the ideas for the book, I have doctorate degrees in psychology and health/wellness arts, and a part-time individual and marital counselor, a wellness coach, and a master instructor of tai chi chuan, chi kung, kung fu, and associated health/wellness arts (i.e., which are inclusive of the vast ages-old health/wellness Bright Beautiful School of Though/Ming Chia intrinsic to the empathetic and benevolent health and wellness philosophy found in his writing) at Mason City Wellness Center LLC/Mason City Tai Chi~Chi Kung~Kung Fu LLC, Mason City, IA.
Dr. Glen, you have impressive qualifications and background. 
Can you tell us a little about your book?


Based on the age-old Bright Beautiful School of Thought, my writing explains

how the quality of our lives will be greatly enhanced once we learn to raise 

ourselves up by taking True Responsibility for our own health and wellbeing.

 It guides readers through the tenets of the Bright School theory and assists

 the reader in realizing this level of True Health. Most especially, this health 

and wellness philosophy is distinguished by its remarkable, thought-

provoking, and ingenious notion of coalescing ethics and morality and 

deeply-rooted insight/objectivity skills with conceptions of health and 

wellness, i.e., True Health and/or True Health through True Responsibility. It 

sets forth that one cannot realize True Health without the necessary and truly 

skilled attributes of deep insight, morality, clear objectivity - learning the True

 Skill of being able to look within and without (into one's internal and external 

environments), without fear, without preset patterns of thinking. It sets forth

 the importance of True Honesty - gathering a level of objective insight that 

introduces one to the notion of not needing anything to hide behind. Such 

healthful clarity is a significant aspect of what he describes as 'glimpses of 

heaven'...loving bioelectric spine-tingling (chi) feelings/realizations (and 

nurturing the True Skill of doing so AT WILL). It sets forth the notion that one 

of the greatest gifts of all is that there is always room for improvement, versus

 the living death of stagnant plateaus - "life is not measured by the number of

 breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."


What is your writing process?
I have taught these arts for decades, so it is not difficult to put the information

 down. I had a basic outline of the book, chapter by chapter, both written 

down, and in my mind. The philosophy beautifully connect dots by its very 

nature. I simply began writing accordingly.

What was the hardest part for you working on your book?

Aside from my duties in writing and marketing it, I already work about 40 

hours per week. Additionally, I am already fortunate to be a quite happy 

fellow, so overall, the most difficult thing is to set forth the time to do these

 things.

What influenced or inspired you to write?

I enjoy substantive faith in the beauty and meaningfulness of its 

philosophy...and, humbly and respectfully, I believe that setting it forth in this

 book is my attempt at making the world a better place.

Was there a scene that you didn’t add or remove in your finished 
work?
N
o,can't think of any.


Do you already know what to do next?

Yes, Volume II, will be A Glimpse of Heaven: Volume II - Conversations on the 

Philosophy of True Health. It will be more contextual, vs. the initial book being

 more purely philosophical - which set forth the foundation of the Bright 

School theory.

Where can we find more about you and your books?

Online with Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Goodreads, Wattpad, Pinterest, the book's blog, the book's website, on Amazon,
and many other book-related sites.  



https://plus.google.com/105426078636169792994/posts


Do you have any last words?

Just to say, it is a privilege and pleasure. Please accept my humble thanks for this...and know it truly means a lot.

Thank you Dr. Hepker for your time. It is a pleasure to learn about your philosophy on health and wellness. I know that you have aroused my interest and I will be looking for your book. I know that this is a great gift idea to give to your loved ones and friends. Best wishes to you.

Dr. Glen Hepker Press Releas 
Dr. Glen Hepker explores the tools for promotion of True Health. Based on the age-old Bright Beautiful School of Thought, Hepker explains how the quality of our lives will be greatly enhanced once we learn to raise ourselves up by taking True Responsibility for our own health and wellbeing. Hepker guides readers through the tenets of the Bright School theory and assists the reader in realizing this level of True Health. Most especially, this health and wellness philosophy is distinguished by its remarkable, thought-provoking, and ingenious notion of coalescing ethics and morality and deeply-rooted insight/objectivity skills with conceptions of health and wellness, i.e., True Health and/or True Health through True Responsibility. It sets forth that one cannot realize True Health without the necessary and truly skilled attributes of deep insight, morality, clear objectivity - learning the True Skill of being able to look within and without (into one's internal and external environments), without fear, without preset patterns of thinking. It sets forth the importance of True Honesty - gathering a level of objective insight that introduces one to the notion of not needing anything to hide behind. Such healthful clarity is a significant aspect of what he describes as 'glimpses of heaven'...loving bioelectric spine-tingling (chi) feelings/realizations (and nurturing the True Skill of doing so AT WILL). It sets forth the notion that one of the greatest gifts of all is that there is always room for improvement, versus the living death of stagnant plateaus - "life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." It is a serious, yet loving, compassionate, altruistic, and empathetic work. It is also lovingly passive in its tone (voice and pretense). It is not self-promoting, self-aggrandizing, or evangelistic. It is a beautiful, superbly benevolent, and exceedingly well-thought-out health and wellness way-of-life (which is humbly devoid of legalistic or religious tendencies or bias). Its voice is untarnished - it never competes or sells. 
Author's personal info:
Glen Hepker has doctorate degrees in psychology and health/wellness arts, and he is a part-time individual and marital counselor, a wellness coach, and a master instructor of tai chi chuan, chi kung, kung fu, and associated health/wellness arts (which are intrinsically inclusive of the empathetic and benevolent health and wellness philosophy found in his writing) at Mason City Wellness Center LLC/Mason City Tai Chi~Chi Kung~Kung Fu LLC, Mason City, IA.  
 Title: A Glimpse of Heaven: The Philosophy of True Health
By: Dr. Glen Hepker
Amazon site: http://www.amazon.com/Glimpse-Heaven-Philosophy-True-Health/dp/1463687125/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331358849&sr=1-1 Book's Website: http://www.aglimpseofheaven-thephilosophyoftruehealth.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/DrGlenHepker
Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Glimpse-of-Heaven-The-Philosophy-of-True-Health-by-Dr-Glen-Hepker/104924689550574 
Author Phone Number: 641-423-2648
Dr. Glen Hepker
Author Email: mcwellness@jumpgate.net
List Price: $13.95
5" x 8" (12.7 x 20.32 cm)
Publisher: Amazon
Distributors: Ingram, Baker & Taylor
140 pages - Softcover
ISBN-13: 9 781463 687120
LCCN: 2011917644
BISAC: Self-Help / Personal Growth / Happiness




Saturday, July 21, 2012

Jose Enrique's Hot & Spicy Salsa


This is an awesome Hot & Spicy salsa recipe 

You will need  
8- Jose Enrique's hot green jalapeno peppers
2-Jessica red tomatoes or you can use one 8oz can of tomato sauce 
1-Mexican cartel white onion
1-De La Cruz familia cilantro (bundle)
1-teaspoon salt

Optional garlic to your Hot & Spicy taste

You will need to boil Jose Enrique's hot green jalapeno peppers and Jessica's red tomatoes until soft and cooked.  

Take the Mexican cartel cilantro bundle and rinse.  Then cut off the stems, only use the leaf.
You then throw Jose Enrique's hot jalapeno peppers  (without stems), Jessica's red tomatoes (skinned), 1/2 of the Mexican cartel white onion, the De La Cruz cilantro, and salt into blender.

You blend to the Hot & Spicy desired consistency that you love. If you want it even hotter you need to use additional Jose Enrique’s hot green jalapeno peppers or use some serrano peppers.

Now you have your very own Jose Enrique's Hot & Spicy salsa!

Enjoy! 

Let me know how you like Jose Enrique's Hot & Spicy Salas  

P.S. I have a little story, I had a dear friend of mine (years ago) taste my homemade tamales.  Lol, she didn’t enjoy them and she said they were hard to chew. I said what you mean they were hard to chew. I’m thinking to myself that the tamales are soft (not to brag, but awesome). My friend said that she had a hard time chewing the husk, OMG, I couldn’t stop laughing. My friend was really embarrassed when she realized that she was supposed to take off the corn husk.

♥      ♥  

Friday, July 20, 2012

Awesome Romance, Fantasy, and Magic Blog


Hi amigos, I'm inviting you to visit my new blog . 

My new blog will be for books reviews, interviews, guest posts, and life. I'm inviting you to join me in the excitement and pleasure of meeting authors, the discovery of new books, and the enjoyment of life!  My favorite genre is romance and paranormal.I will be starting to review some books and post the reviews with some information on the author, availability, and images. I will also post the reviews in Goodreads and Shelfari. I will  love to interview authors about their writing, books, and thoughts.I will have some guest posts available for authors. I will reserve the right to  decline posts that are not acceptable.The other area that I will talk about are the interesting issues on life, thoughts, food, and love.





I also want to invite you to visit my daughter's blog.  

http://crystalpixiedust.blogspot.com/






My representative has a new awesome blog. 

 http://civonnea.blogspot.com/ 







Thursday, July 19, 2012

Join The Fun Summer Mini Book Tour


Orangeberry Summer Splash

Come and join the fun at Orangeberry book tour where we bring authors and readers together. Join the fun at Orangeberry Summer Splash from 1st August to 31st August! A complete month of Orangeberry Book Tours that will bring you one hundred authors and five hundred bloggers in a special mini book tour marathon.  Visit and enjoy all of the fun, books and all of the authors.


http://www.orangeberrybooktours.com/2012/05/orangeberry-summer-splash.html

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Sweet Dreams


Happy Birthday My Sweet 
Gorgeous ERICA 




Sweet dreams, precious moments, and mucho amor
Little footsteps, late nights, and escapades

Sweet little girl, precious young lady, how I enjoyed to see you grow little footsteps, transcending into big steps, running through life

Sweet dreams, precious years, and mucho amor
Little footsteps, little time, and I see the years go by

Sweet dreams, precious future, and mucho amor
Little footstep, big steps, walking with you through life

Sweet dreams, precious time, and mucho amor
Little footstep, big steps, and awesome strides


My dearest daughter, I love you with all my heart!
Enjoy this day! Lots of blessing and joy will be my wish for you!



Tu Mama 








Love


Love is the extremely difficult realization that something other than oneself is real. 








The British philosopher and novelist was born on this day in 1919.



Jose Enrique came to this realization!



He realized that Jessy is his alma gemela (soul mate). 

Can Jose Enrique save Jessy? The desperation and anguish drives him crazy!



                           

  http://romancefantasymagicblogspot.com

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Marketing Summer Camp July 14-15, 2012


Marketing Summer Camp July 14-15, 2012
Marketing Summer Camp is a free, two-day online conference designed to help authors learn the basics of marketing and promotion, and to fine tune skills already obtained. It will include guest speakers, pitch opportunities, prizes, top giveaways, and plenty of learning and fun. It will be held on the Yahoo group, Marketing for Romance Writers. Membership is open to published as well as non-published authors, editors, publishers, literary agents, author promotion services, cover artists, and virtual assistants. MFRW members are automatically signed up for Camp. If you want to take a particular course, read the messages posted with that title of the class. If you want to skip that class, don't read them. It's going to be that easy. Handouts and goody bags will be up for grabs once the conference begins. Giveaways include advertising packages, blog tours, and more. Discounts on services will also be available for all attendees.

PITCH APPOINTMENTS
There will be pitch appointments with multiple publishers for camp attendees. These will take place after camp so you don't have to miss classes.
Website: http://is.gd/mfrworg
Paperli: http://is.gd/mfrwpaperli
Newsletter: http://is.gd/mfrwnews
Facebook group: http://is.gd/mfrwfb
Marketing Camp Schedule: http://is.gd/mfrw_camp_hours
                                                                                          


Sign up by joining the group: http://is.gd/mfrwgroup
To learn more:
The MFRW Friends of Romance Award is presented to companies seeking to aid authors with promotion at little or no cost, and to offer affordable programs. In 2012 they are: The Romance StudioRomance Junkies, and CoffeeTime Romance. The award is one way we can help authors and publishers save money and obtain ethical and excellent service.http://marketingforromancewriters.org/friends.htm
                                      Patricia  








Friday, July 6, 2012

All New Authors With New Debut Books


Come join this awesome site! 
Authors.com
We're very proud of our community and would love to make it bigger and better for all of us. To do that, we need members. Help us grow and help us spread the word. Please join us!
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All new authors with new debut books can post their book on Facebook! All bloggers are welcome to promote a new author debut book. Book trailers are welcome.
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