Hey, I'm in Not Your Mother's Book...On Travel. This is my third book in the NYMB series. I'm thrilled, elated, and bounce-off-the-wall excited to share the news with you!! It's been a blast to be involved with terrific editors at Publishing Syndicate and meet great women like Dahlynn McKowen, CEO/publisher, and Terri Elders, co-creator. Nothing beats a good book at the beach. Grab a copy of Not Your Mother's Book...On Travel from Amazon by clicking the link, Amazon.com.You'll be glad you did. My friend, Julie Royce, wrote a wonderful book review on Wandering Educators this week. Here's an excerpt from Julie's article. Travel Book Review by Julie Royce The Perfect Book for … [Read more...]
Don’t Lick the Minivan Book Release
May 23, 2013 By 2 Comments
My friend and fellow blogger, Leanne Shirtliffe, has released a new book, Don’t Lick the Minivan and Other Things I Never Thought I’d Say To My Kids (Skyhorse, May 2013). This is the first time I’ve ever called someone a friend that I have never met. I’ve been following her blog for months and attended her webinar, How To Write Funny (Er): 10 Humor Techniques for Writers of Fiction and Nonfiction. I feel like I know her now! Leanne asked me to be part of her Don’t Lick the Minivan book release, or the DLM Street Team. I was fortunate to get an advance copy of her book and wanted to share it with you. Her humor hits the spot for the mom trying to please everyone, with very little … [Read more...]
Meet Gretchen McNeil, Young Adult Author Possess
May 19, 2013 By 5 Comments
Gretchen McNeil was the guest speaker at the Tri-Valley Writers Club meeting on May 18. She offered writing tips and insight into the publishing world that were invaluable. Her upbeat attitude and boundless energy invigorated me to get back down to the business of writing my novel. More on Gretchen McNeil She’s an opera singer, clown, and writer. She has written the Young Adult horror POSSESS about a teen exorcist which debuted in 2011. Her follow up,TEN was released in 2012, and her third novel 3:59 is scheduled for fall of this year. She is currently working on a Young Adult mystery/suspense series Don’t Get Mad, which will begin in 2014. Find out more about Gretchen at … [Read more...]
Stacey Gustafson Published NYMB…On Travel!
March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I am thrilled to announce that my story, “War in the Skies,” will be published March 26, 2013 in the anthology series, Not Your Mother’s Book…On Travel. This is my second story in the Not Your Mother’s Book series. Not Your Mother's Book...On Travel is an anthology filled with true, first-person travel adventure stories. From the jungles of Central America to the highlands of Africa, from the charms of Europe to the mysteries of North America, from the sacred sites of Asia to the high seas of the Caribbean, these stories will delight and entertain you. Whether you are an armchair traveler or an on-the-road-again adventurer, we invite you to vicariously journey around the world with us. … [Read more...]
Not Too Late to Listen to Feisty Side of Fifty Interview
December 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
I had a blast being a guest speaker on the Feisty Side of Fifty radio show, Dec. 13. We discussed Not Your Mother's Book...On Being a Woman. Mary Eileen Williams, the host, asked fun questions about my story, "Hair Gone Wild." You can pick up a copy of the book or read it on my blog. The publisher, Dahlynn McKowen, told listeners the correct way to submit stories for future books. It was a relaxed, enjoyable interview. If you missed out the first time, click on the link below. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/feisty-side-of-fifty/2012/12/13/not-your-mothers-book-on-being-a-woman … [Read more...]
Listen Up! I’m on the Feisty Side of Fifty Radio Show, Dec. 13 at 9:00 am
December 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Check it out. I am honored to have the opportunity to discuss Not Your Mother's Book...On Being a Woman on the Feisty Side of Fifty radio show. Mary Eileen Williams will broadcast the show on Blog Talk Radio, Thursday, Dec. 13 at 9:00am - 9:15am. We feisty gals love stories that are hip, modern, fun, and even daring… so look no further! Not Your Mother’s Book on Being a Woman is a new anthology for the new century. No sad or sappy stories here—these are wild and crazy tales of the joys and challenges of full-fledged womanhood. The publisher, Dahlynn McKowen, and contributing author, Stacey Gustafson, are joining us to share all about this bodacious book. You’ll want to be certain … [Read more...]
Book Release of Not Your Mother’s Book…On Being a Woman
November 15, 2012 By 5 Comments
Thanks to my friends who came out to support me last night at Towne Center Books for the release of Not Your Mother’s Book…On Being a Woman. I answered questions regarding being a columnist for the Pleasanton Patch, “Are You Kidding Me?” Also, I had the opportunity to read my article, “Hair Gone Wild,” regarding my high school obsession with the Farrah Fawcett hair cut. Mary Eileen Williams from Lafayette had the crowd in stitches with her story “Stirred, Not Shaken” about her dressing-room experience realizing that being a sexy older woman is much better than being a teenager any day. Dahlynn McKowen, NYMB Series Creator, discussed the ways to become published in the books, with … [Read more...]
Author Book Signing Event at Towne Center Books
November 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Nov. 13 at 7p.m. I am thrilled to be a contributor in a new book series, Not Your Mother’s Book…On Being a Woman. Towne Center Books is hosting the book-signing event on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. My story “Hair Gone Wild” is one of the 64 stories found in the book. Dahlynn McKowen, NYMB Series Creator, and Mary Eileen Williams, founder/host of the popular blog and radio show Feisty Side of Fifty, will be there as well to answer questions. Not Your Mother’s Book…On Being a Woman is the first title in the series, with another 30-plus titles under development. Submit your stories for consideration! Guidelines can be found at www.PublishingSyndicate.com. Get published! For questions, … [Read more...]
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