Anne Carter

Pam on July 22nd, 2009

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 the way [...]

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Pam-Anne on July 20th, 2009

As I looked at photo after photo, and read about the tumultuous history of this extraordinary beacon, I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like to be out there, all alone, abandoned in that water-locked tower.

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Pam-Anne on July 17th, 2009

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.

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Pam-Anne on July 15th, 2009

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 Dane. [...]

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Pam-Anne on June 23rd, 2009

“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 own [...]

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Pam on June 18th, 2009

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 regard [...]

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Pam-Anne on April 29th, 2009

It’s so nice to meet new fans at a book fair. One lady hugged POINT SURRENDER to her chest and said she couldn’t wait to read it! Is that cool, or what? I sold a lot more books than I thought I would, especially with all the competition and the state of the economy. I [...]

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