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Feb.15.2013
I’ve been tagged in the “Next Big Thing” blog post by fellow author Sarah Cortez. Sarah is the author of many books (website: http://poetacortez.com), the most recent being Walking Home, Growing Up Hispanic in Houston. My association with Sarah started with submitting short stories to two of her...
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Aug.15.2012
Hi all,
It’s been a while since my last post…
I’d like to announce the release of my parody/satire novel, SUNSTRUCK, just published by Twilight Times Books! I really like the cover. Just looking at it makes me want to run to the beach–almost impossible in the middle of Brussels. It is a light, fun...
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Feb.27.2012
I write for adults. I always have. Don’t get me wrong, I like children’s books. I got a kick out of Treasure Island, enjoyed The Hobbit (yes, it’s a children’s book; get over it), attended my seven years at Hogwarts, and love Carlos Ruiz-Zafón’s early novels. I’d even like to take a stab at the...
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Feb.26.2012
More than one million people of Mexican origin were unlawfully removed to Mexico during the 1930s across the United States. Approximately 60% were U.S. citizens.
Many of those who demonize the undocumented and support harsh nativist legislation instead of immigration reform cloak their arguments...
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Feb.20.2012
I found this article by Tanya Hall quite interesting and decided it was worth sharing. You can find the original article at: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-Behind-Bestseller-Books-and-The-Syst... To learn more about its author, please visit: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tanya_Hall I...
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Feb.13.2012
BookRooster.com is an interesting service. You send them a MOBI (format for Kindle) file and they put a call on a community of over 3,000 readers to find ten reviewers to post a critique on amazon.com for $67 per book. Like many of these services, you get an unbiased review...
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Jan.30.2012
As I navigate the world of publishing (self-publishing in my case), I keep learning more about it. However, the more I understand it, the less it makes sense to me. Let me explain myself. Say an established house published your book. You are a freshman author and lets say–for argument’s sake–...
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Sep.19.2011
There is a Crypto-Jewish movement underway, particularly in the southwestern United States. The Internet is full of websites and interesting stories regarding modern day descendants of history’s hidden Jews. Judaism requires conversion and present day Rabbis are strict about it. Some of today’s...
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Mar.02.2011
Hi all,
I'm seeking reviewers/bloggers to help me spread the word about my satire novel, Sunstruck.
The book is available on Kindle, Nook and also in print.
You can find out more about the book here:http://www.amazon.com/Sunstruck-Mayra-Calvani/dp/1934841188
Please let me know if you'd be...
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Feb.07.2011
Black History Month and cultural diversity in general is celebrated on 15-10 AM KSPA this Sunday at 3pm (pst). I'm happy to look at influences of minority and religious influences on classic film including Showboat, Gone with the Wind, Cabin in the Sky, Porgy and Bess, Captain of Castille, West...
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