SILVER AWARD!!!

I would just like to inform my readers that my book, "Lori's Song" has won it's SECOND award, this one is a SILVER from "Readers Favorite" :) I've also won the FIVE STAR AWARD, getting a five star review from the MBR :)

BOOK FAIR and other SUBJECTS

Hi all, I know it's been a while since I posted.  I just wanted to inform everyone that their is a VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR every week-end i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  This fair is for readers & authors.  Readers can find new books they'd like to read, and get in on the edge before they … Continue reading BOOK FAIR and other SUBJECTS

READERS ROCK-new magazine.

Readers Rock is the new magazine for READERS and Authors alike.  This is Tammie Gibbs first digital magazine.  This month there is an interview with Actor/Author Peter Arpesella.  Their are book excerpts and tips on what reviewers look for. http://www.joomag.com/magazine/reader-s-rock-volume-1-issue-1-june-july-2013/0449353001371943152 It's truly for those who LOVE TO READ.  Tammie is a friend of mine, she … Continue reading READERS ROCK-new magazine.

To LIVE or EXIST?

Today is one of those "BAD" days, where you have to force yourself out of bed, and look outside and say I'm lucky to be alive and with someone who loves me.  There was nothing special that happened to make me so apathetic or sad, just another day in the life of a bipolar, addict, … Continue reading To LIVE or EXIST?

Chapter One of “Lori’s Song” & Info on Book Fair!

    You can now read the foreword and Chapter One free on Amazon of my book, "Lori's Song".  My true story of being held captive in Iran during 911. http://www.amazon.com/Loris-Song-story-American-captive/dp/1432738291/ref=tmm_pap_title_0/178-1706669-7918157#reader_B002JM0F1Q BOOK EXCERPT/BLURB: Though she endured a childhood of physical and sexual abuse, nothing would ever equal what happened to her in Iran the weeks … Continue reading Chapter One of “Lori’s Song” & Info on Book Fair!

Parkinsons- Shaken not Stirred

              I would like to introduce you to a writer with considerable knowledge of Parkinson's.  Elaine Benton has written a book regarding her feelings and poems on Parkinson's.  She suffers from the disease and is one brave and strong woman to bring a humorous light to her illness.  The following is … Continue reading Parkinsons- Shaken not Stirred

The “keep quiet cause no one will believe you” crime!

Childhood sexual abuse,  is the "hush-hush" crime.  Most who go through it are scared to death to tell anyone out of fear of not being believed, or fearing their molester so bad that they just keep quiet.  My experience was no different. I was 10 years old when my brother started playing this "tickle" game … Continue reading The “keep quiet cause no one will believe you” crime!

Important for INDIE WRITERS!

I am passing on a website and some information for a place that will promote your works-published or unpublished.  I am going to paste what their about and will let you decide if you'd like to visit and become part of their site. The reason I am doing this is because as you all know … Continue reading Important for INDIE WRITERS!

My view on Iranian women and Iran.

Hi all, this is an article I researched and wrote back on Christmas 2009.  That day I had been thinking about my Christmas's in Iran, and although I despise what happened to me, these women and girls (my students) made me feel warm and welcomed in a country where I was put into the most … Continue reading My view on Iranian women and Iran.

PTSD- Your not alone!

  Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something terrible and scary that you see, or that happens to you, like: Combat exposure Child sexual or physical abuse Terrorist attack Sexual or physical assault Serious accidents, like a car wreck Natural disasters, like a … Continue reading PTSD- Your not alone!