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Hiya everyone:

I have been featured in a writer's blog. In this, I was asked some questions about my book and me. It's really interesting. You'll learn a bit about me. Please do try to comment.

This is the link. CLICK HERE.

Kelvin

A special post featuring the author of Trouble Down South and Other Stories, Katrina Parker Williams

Title: Trouble Down South and Other Stories
Author: Katrina Parker Williams
Genre: Historical Fiction/Short Stories

Blurb:

Enslavement, murder, abuse, illness: there’s real trouble for the characters in Trouble Down South and Other Stories. The short stories take the reader on a journey to the past through a collection of interestingly crafted pieces of flawed humanness, social injustice, and redemption, and even humor.

Links to buy book:

Amazon

Author Bio:

Katrina Parker Williams teaches English composition and grammar at a community college. She is a Barton College graduate with a B.S. in Communications and a Masters of Education in English from East Carolina University. She is also the author of a fictional novel titled Liquor House Music. Williams classifies herself as storyteller of tales. Her works have appeared in Charlotte Viewpoint, Muscadine Lines, Usadeepsouth, and the Wilson Literary Review. Her writings have recently been published at The Saints’ Placenta, All Things Girl, Dead Mule School of Southern Literature, Pens on Fire, and Muscadine Lines. A short story was recently published in the Patchwork Path anthology.

Any giveaway? If so, please give details:

Giving away 5 copies of Trouble Down South and Other Stories on Goodreads from April 20 - April 30. The link is http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/10075-the-ultimate-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy


Questions:

What inspired you to become a writer?

I always liked to write when I was in high school but didn't do anything with my writing until years later. After reading works by writers such as Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Ernest Gaines, and Terry McMillan, whose stories I could relate to, I wanted to write the stories I had to tell just like they did.

Why should people read your book?

My short stories are a quick read, and readers may learn something interesting about living in the South.

Can you relate to any of the characters and why?

Ms. Pimmelly is loosely based on me. The city she describes in "Ms. Pimmelly's City" is the city in which I work.

Tell your readers something personal about you?

I am a community college instructor who teaches English grammar and composition. When I am not drilling the rules of grammar into my students' heads, I write fiction. They actually inspire some of my fiction.

How can one contact you?
Email--stepartdesigns@hotmail.com
Facebook--Like me on Facebook
Blog-- Follow my blog

A special post featuring the author of Volition, Shawn Maravel

Title: Volition (Book #1)
Author: Shawn Kirsten Maravel
Genre: Young Adult, Literary Fiction

Blurb:

Charlotte Rush would be the first to admit that her life is no rollercoaster ride. Her days are laced with ordinary and at times completely boring monotony. But with a heart that finds itself frequently broken she's happy to say that she's content.

When her friends convince her to spend the night out at a club to let loose and maybe even find a guy, she finally admits that her life might be missing something.

No sooner does she let go of her inhibitions does she find herself waking up in a dark hotel room in the presence of a man who carries mystery in his eyes and familiarity in his smile. Against reason Charlotte decides to trust him based solely on one thing. Somehow, she is sure that she knows him.

In a race against time to find answers and to solve the crime committed against her Charlotte finds herself falling for him. However, with nothing but mystery surrounding him she can't even be sure that he's the hero at all. While knowing all of the right things to say he still manages to tell her nothing. As a battle is waged over the innocence of her cryptic stranger, Charlotte discovers that much greater danger awaits her.

Links to buy book:

https://www.createspace.com/3549310

http://www.amazon.com/Volition-Shawn-Kir...


Author Bio:

Shawn Maravel grew up in Bethlehem township, New Jersey. She has a twin sister and two younger sisters.

Shawn attended Voorhees High School where she met her husband David and participated in track, and took Autobody and Sports Medicine Polytech classes in addition to her regular studies. She attended Raritan Valley Community College after high school where her major was marketing. When her husband, then boyfriend, joined the Army in 2008 she later joined him in Katterbach, Germany where he was stationed soon after they were married . In Germany she took classes with the University of Maryland University College as an English major.

Shawn started writing seriously during the time that her husband attended bootcamp but she really began to take it seriously once he deployed to Iraq in 2009. Writing had started out as a way for her to cope with the long periods of time that they spent apart but slowly took on a life of its own, becoming something she did for herself.

She is currently living in Katterbach, Germany with her husband David, Rottweiler Nahla, and little-crazy-ninja-cat Sookie. Her interests include reading, writing, snowboarding, long walks with her husband and faithful canine, and watching movies.

Questions:

What inspired you to become a writer?

As a kid I always enjoyed writing, though I never enjoyed my English classes. But I didn't take it seriously until recently. When my husband joined the Army in 2008 I began reading books regularly and soon after started to dabble in writing them. At the time I was still finding my “voice” and was finding my way around the technical aspects of it. When my husband deployed to Iraq for a year from 2009-2010 I wrote Volition and its Sequel Severance which will be published shortly. For me, writing started off as an outlet to cope with my husband being gone for long periods of time, it quickly became something I loved and did for myself.

Why should people read your book?

People should read Volition and Severance because I really put my heart into the story and without heart a book can sometimes be unrelatable. Volition and Severance, I feel, are relatable, compelling, and I think that the story has a good message. And the love story, dare I say it, is inspiring.

Can you relate to any of the characters and why?

I can definitely relate to Charlotte, the main Character. She’s trying to trust her heart while everyone else is telling her otherwise. I’ve been told to do and not to do a lot of things in my life and I’ve always followed my heart. I have yet to find that it’s lead me astray. I hope that how Charlotte lives her life proves to give the same message.

Tell your readers something personal about you?

I am a passionate person in every aspect of my life. Once I decide to do something or not to do something; that’s that. It’s that personality trait that is the reason I never picked up drinking or drugs. It’s that passion that drove me towards my husband and high school sweetheart. I’m the kind of person who knows what she wants and is willing to fight for it.

How can one contact you?

I prefer to be contacted through my Good Reads page or facebook page:

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/476...

http://www.facebook.com/SKiM.of.SkimMilk...

New Book...Coming out soon

I'm currently revising my new book. It's a fantasy/Romance novel set in a fictional city called New Scarlens, in the states. It's the first of a fantasy series, and I really can't wait to release it to the world. I hope to get it professionally edited before publishing it. Stick with me, while I polish the book. If you want to take a peek at this book, you can find it on the writing page, or click HERE. It's titled, LS: The Beginning.

Win two signed copies of Fast Forward

Hiya everyone:

There are two signed copies of my book to be won. All you have to do is register for the competition. The winners will be contacted and asked for their mailing address, which then will be used to ship the prize. I'm so excited and can't wait to receive your names. Register here

Meanwhile, Fast Forward has been receiving very good reviews. Do check the review page to read what people had to say about my book.

Yours Truly

Kelvin

Continuation of Harry Potter Review

Okay. So where did I stop? Oh, yes; when Ron got injured due to the dangerous escapade the three friends had ventured. If you haven't read the first bit of this review and want to read it, just click here.

The three friends end up leaving in the woods, but thanks to Hermione's special bag they had all they needed to survive. To be honest, at this stage of the film. I became a bit bored. They kept moving from one place to the another figuring how to break the Horcrux they'd collected from Ombrigde. During this time, Harry and Hermione became closer due to Ron's lack of health, and so he became envious and one night he decided to attack Harry - verbally. Ron ends up leaving his best friends.

For the next few days, Hermione is really sad. She misses Ron every second and knows that he'd never find them again due to the protective spell they'd cast. Okay here comes the funniest scene in the movie. Harry tries to make Hermione smile; he dances with her for a while till she grinned. I liked the background music, plus the funny dance steps they made.

Harry and Hermione make a decision to visit Godric's Hallow, which turned out to be a stupid decision. Harry breaks his wand, trying to fight Voldermort's snake, Nagini. This causes Harry to collect Hermione's wand during his watch. Then one day, he notices a patronus stag, which leads him to the Gryffindor's sword.

I really don't want to rant much about the entire film. I'll end this review with the last few scenes of the movie. The fight scene between Bellatrix, the Malfoys and three friends was really amazing. I enjoyed every bit of it. I love Dobby the house-elf. Wouldn't mind a friend like him. He was loyal till his very death. The lady sitting beside me cried when he died. I wanted to laugh about it, but endured the comedic torture.

Overall, I enjoyed part of the film. It's now released on Blue Ray and DVD. I just got one the other day, and I recommend it to all the Fantasy/HP fans. I can't wait till the second part is released on July 11 2011. Till then, but for now, have a lovely day.

A special post featuring the author of Family Ties, Ottillie Weber

Title: Family Ties
Author: Ottillie Weber
Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Blurb: Abby was raised with not nursery rhythms by Mother Goose, Fairy Tales, or Asepses Fables, but narratives of her Great Grandmother, Emma. Emma has the dream life that got past down to the family as a story or so Abby thought. During one of the hottest summers in a long time in New Jersey Abby and her best friend Cory are working at a restaurant in town while their peers go to the beach to have fun. All the two do is work and Abby keeps thinking she rather be doing something bigger then her town and be out of the sight of her overprotective family. Abby learns after she is kidnapped that she has to be careful for what she wishes for, because it might come in a form she may not be expecting…

Links to buy book:
Paperback: http://www.amazon.com/Family-Ties-Ottilie-Weber/dp/0982981694/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1303007932&sr=1-1

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Family-Ties-ebook/...
Nook: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Family-...
Giveaway: There is currently a copy on Goodreads for a giveaway!
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/9...

Author Bio: In a fantastical land where the weather is always changing, not too far from the beach and the moon is high in a freckling sky Ottilie lives. This land is call New Jersey where she has lived her whole life and she mostly grew up in Wall Township. Ottilie is currently studying History Education at The College of New Jersey. Writing helps as a procrastination tool and a savior to her sanity. Ottilie has major support from her caring, supportive family along with her loveable, insane friends.

Questions for your readers, Ottillie.

1. What inspired you to become a writer?

Probably my love for books and my overactive imagination inspired me to write! I've wanted to do this for so many years!

2. Why should people read your book?

Why should people read my book? I'll try to keep my opinion to a minion, but I really think that people can relate or at least get a good laugh at my characters. I probably concentrate more so on the characters then I do with the plot, I really enjoy them and think they deserve a chance to be read. Who doesn't love reading about characters who are witty, realistic, and occationally throw shoes at their friend's head? Why should people read my book? I'll try to keep my opinion to a minion, but I really think that people can relate or at least get a good laugh at my characters. I probably concentrate more so on the characters then I do with the plot, I really enjoy them and think they deserve a chance to be read. Who doesn't love reading about characters who are witty, realistic, and occationally throw shoes at their friend's head?
3. Can you relate to any of the characters and why?

There is probably a little of me in each of my characters. Abby probably has a little bit of my saracasim that some people do not always seem to understand. I'm also like Abby who grew up in a kind of small feel town and always in high school talked about how to get out of here to do something, like travel the world.

4. Tell your readers something personal about you?

Haha I try to give a new detail with each interview, I really believe in honesty and try to be personable. Weird little thing about me, I have a scar under my nail on my right hand from when I was trying to light a candle, and a pencil point in my left hand.

Here you have it guys, Ottillie Weber, author of Family Ties. Get a copy now!!!