Ever hate a person you’ve never even met? For me that was Joyce Ann Newman Scott. My plans to stay at the Marriott in Dayton, Ohio for the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop last week fell apart. I was stuck at a Holiday Inn, 10 miles away, referred to by the attendees as the “Kids’ Table.” “Got to worm my way into the Marriot. It’s right across the street from all the action,” I thought to myself. I struck gold when I received this email. “Hi, my name is Terri. My friend said you are looking for a roommate. Still interested?” she asked. Bingo, my lucky day. Roommate Wanted: Must Not Snore “Sure,” I emailed. “As long as you don’t snore, grind your teeth or have night frights, it’s … [Read more...]
Local Authors Book Signing Event at Bay Books
November 18, 2013 By 2 Comments
What happens when four funny East Bay gals hold a book signing event? A big crowd laughed their way through the evening on Thursday, November 14 at Bay Books in San Ramon. Stories, snacks and prizes galore! We each read excerpts from our stories in the latest Not Your Mother's Book...On Home Improvement and On Being a Parent. On Home Improvement Here's a little bit from my story, "He Who Kills Weeds." “If you’re interested in keeping this job you cannot speak to my husband,” I said to Francisco, the new lawn service guy. “If he asks you any questions, you must say, ‘No hablo ingles.’ Deal?” “No problem. But why?” he asked, scrunching his eyebrows. “Do you have a minute?” I … [Read more...]
East Bay Book Signing Event – Bay Books 11/14
October 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Join Local Authors Stacey Gustafson, Camille DeFer Thompson, Julie Royce and Tracy Winslow Bay Books 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon, CA Wednesday, November 14 7:00 pm We look forward to seeing you at the event. In addition, we got a mention on Not Your Mother's Books WOW Principles e-newsletter about our book signing. Check it out. Great Ideas from Your Fellow Writers! As promised in last month’s newsletter, we are going to share what NYMB contributors Stacey Gustafson, Camille DeFer Thompson, Risa Nye and Tracy Winslow are planning for their San Francisco Bay Area NYMB...On Home Improvement book signing. First off, contributor Julie Royce has joined the four, and the group … [Read more...]
Pleasanton Authors at Towne Center Books 6/26 7-8 PM
June 19, 2013 By 2 Comments
Celebrate Local Authors Event Please join me at Towne Center Books in downtown Pleasanton on Wednesday, June 26 at 7- 8 PM. Spend the evening with our local authors. They will sign books and chat about their literary experiences. We will have delicious refreshments, and fascinating conversations. Authors Stacey Gustafson, Shelley Riley, Helene Wecker and Washington Osiro will be here to celebrate! More about the authors Stacey Gustafson will discuss Not Your Mother's Book...On Travel. She is going explain the publishing process for this exciting new series and offer a few tricks to increase your odds of being published with Publishing Syndicate. Stacey Gustafson has a humor … [Read more...]
Not Your Mother’s Book…On Travel Book Review
June 10, 2013 By 3 Comments
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...]
What Women Really Want For Mother’s Day
May 9, 2013 By 6 Comments
It's Mother's Day Is it a complete mystery what women really want for Mother's Day? My day was always big bust and I was too exhausted to endure it again. This Mother's Day I came up with a brilliant idea. Two days before the big event, I prepared my answer to the question, “What do you want for Mother’s Day?” “Nothing,” I said. “Come on, we have to get you something. What do you want?” “Nothing. I want a day filled with nothing. No fighting. No laundry. No cooking. No TV,” I said. “You’re just saying that. You’d be mad if we don’t get you a gift.” “Nope. This is what I really want.” “No way. That’s too hard. Just let us get you a gift.” I stood my … [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...]
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