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DISAVOWED tells the story of ex-cop-turned-short-order-cook Mike Chandler, whom, despite all his best intentions, can’t seem to stay away from his investigator roots.
Pam: Well, Case McKenna. Or is it Casey? Case: Just Case. (Shakes dark, shaggy locks away from his face.) But yeah. Casey’s my given name. Just got a bit worn. Pam: Case it is. Let’s see. You own a lighthouse? Case: (Shakes head, grins) Oh, no. Not me. You’re talking about Point Surrender, right? Nope. [...]
I’m blogging all over the place anyway, so why not hand pick a variety of entertaining spots to visit while I’m at it? The entire schedule can be found on the Book Tour calendar on my website…
Pam: Hey, Mac! It’s great to see you! Mac: You know I’m glad to be here. Oh, just water is fine. Thanks. Pam: Let’s get right into the questions. I’ve heard you compared to TV’s “MacGyver.” Is it the name? The hair? Or something else? Mac: I consider it a compliment. Shows like “MacGyver” paved [...]
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What I see are missed opportunities for publishers to mine both camps. Maybe part of the problem is that these big, mainstream publishers don’t really know how to market the digital versions of their new releases. Or, they are so focused on the low price of the ebook, they fail to see how any sale is better than no sale.
Today begins a new series of interviews with fictional heroes. First up is Dane Pierce, of Hollywood, California, mega star and romantic lead in STARCROSSED HEARTS by Anne Carter. I caught up with Dane at a virtual coffee shop in Malibu. Pam: Good morning, Mr. Pierce. Would you like a cup of coffee? Dane: Just [...]
Australian students using netbooks in the classroom. Since Governor Swarzeneggar’s recent move to make digital textbooks a reality in California, I have been watching the process unfold and have listened to a dizzying array of public reaction. Typically, many people fire off opinions prior to becoming fully informed on the subject. Some fear that economically-disadvantaged [...]
“Amy Winslow isn’t looking for a mystery, and she doesn’t even like secrets. In fact, secrets have nearly destroyed her life. But when her brother’s accident forces her to take over a mysterious California lighthouse in his place, Amy finds herself immersed in its shocking past and uncertain future. “Case McKenna hasn’t quite reconciled his [...]
This is about electronic books, or “ebooks” as they’ve come to be known. I’ve had books available in this format for ten years now. For ten years, I’ve been waiting for this manner of reading to come into its own. It’s getting closer, just not there yet. There is a lot to write about with [...]
I’m still ruminating on digital textbooks. Not only is the state of Texas moving forward on getting ebooks approved as bonafide textbooks, but California’s Governor Swarzenegger just launched an initiative to get free digital content developed for high school students. I call that progress! And probably not too coincidentally, this week also marked Amazon’s entry [...]
