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...]
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...]
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