It's a sad, sick day in Tennessee, and something's fishy in Rhode Island, on 50 Authors From 50 States:
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/10/tennessee-nashville-at-night-with.html
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/10/greetings-from-rhode-island-home-of.html
New Mexico enchants with author Vicky Ramakka:
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/08/new-mexico-enchants-vicky-ramakka.html
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Hey, I spelled Massachusetts right the first try!
Okay, the second try.
This time on 50 Authors from 50 States, first we take a look at Maryland, with author Margaret L. Carter:
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/05/marylands-history-reboot-margaret-l.html
Then author Carole Ann Moleti shows us around Massach ... um, Mass.
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/05/massachusetts-break-with-carole-ann.html
My post on Indiana was the monthly winner on 50 Authors From 50 States, and so one of my commenters has won April's grand prize! Mari C. (you know who you are!) will get a gift made in right here in the Hoosier State, by Homespun of Indiana. Here's my original post:
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/04/talented-author-mark-hunter-shares-his.html
Thanks to Mari and everyone else who commented, there's an Indiana sidebar post on the 50 Authors page this week. Oh, and here's the website of the company that's providing the prize:
https://shop.homespunindy.com/
Thanks again, everyone!
Meanwhile, this week's entry on 50 Authors From 50 States covers Maine:
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/05/fiona-mcgiers-maine.html
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/04/metamorphosis-literary-agency-of-olathe.html Our mission is to help authors become traditionally published. We represent well-crafted commercial fiction and nonfiction. Metamorphosi...
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It's my turn to share! I'm up for Indiana on 50 Authors From 50 States:
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2020/04/talented-author-mark-hunter-shares-his.html
Anyone who comments on Annette's blog post will be put in the hat for a drawing, in which one of our two newest books will be given away: Coming Attractions, or More Slightly Off the Mark: Why I Hate Cats, and Other Lies.
I mean, their names will be put in a hat, not the commenters themselves. That would be one big hat.
Belgians and tourists in Wisconsin in 50 Authors From 50 States:
50 Authors from 50 States: Wisconsin Time, Traditions, and Tourists: Belgian Christmas Traditions with Christine DeSmet The research for writing a future Christmas book in my Fudge Shop Mystery series to...
I'm falling a bit behind in reposting these, what with the new book release and all--will try to catch up!
Spring has sprung!
Well, I mean, as I write this it's snowing ... early spring in Indiana can sometimes be more of a state of mind. But the birds are back and singing, we've seen a bit of green springing (no pun intended) up along the roads, and there are dead skunks in the middle of the road. Personally, I could do without that last sign of spring.
Another spring tradition is that for two of the last three years I've been a featured Hoosier Author in Annette Snyder's blog, 50 Authors From 50 States. I'm in again this year, with a Coming Attractions related post that itself is about the generational tradition of drive-in movies.
I know what you're thinking: What's in it for me? Fine. One random commentator on Annette's blog will get a free copy of Coming Attractions--and best of all, that free copy will cost you nothing! I'll bet most free giveaways aren't that generous. Here's the link:
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/
You'll hear from me again soon, as I give you all the details about my ... television interview! That's right, folks: I'm going to be on the boob tube (no boobs involved), on a program called Arts In Focus. I can only assume the cameraman kept me in focus. Stay tuned!
I’m featured again on 50 Authors From 50 States, a blog about ... well, that's pretty self explanatory, isn't it? Commenters on the blog get a chance to win a copy of my newest novel, “Radio Red”.
Okay, I know ... "Radio Red" is my first book that's not set in or about Indiana. But I still wrote it here (even though I researched and outlined it in Michigan, but never mind), so ... there. Don't miss out, before it's no longer my latest novel!
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| Indiana, specifically Chain O' Lakes State Park |
50 Authors from 50 States highlights another Indiana author, Molly Daniels:
https://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2017/04/molly-daniels-says-happy-bison-tennial.html
"I grew up in Tippecanoe County, where I survived the Blizzard of ‘78; traveled to the Indiana Dunes once; and spent many happy hours canoeing down Sugar Creek, then exploring Turkey Run and The Shades State Parks." Emily and I were on the way back from visiting Turkey Run and Shades State Parks when our car was totaled in an accident last year; but we don't hold it against the parks.
Oh, and I get a sidebar next to Molly's post. :-)
I’ve never done an online book giveaway until my recent “50 Authors from 50 States” guest blog. When it came time to pick a winner from the commenters, I figured there must be some random drawing generator online somewhere. But it turns out many people still just draw names out of a hat.
So I did. Well, I didn’t—to keep it fair, I had a friend draw one, and since I’m not a hat person it came out of a bowl. The name, not the friend.
Just the same, congrats to Sally Weigold Charette! Her name emerged … just the first name, but there was only one Sally on the list. Sally will receive a copy of Hoosier Hysteria: How the West Became the Midwest Without Moving at All, as soon as it comes out in May. Sally, all I need from you is a mailing address (which I might already have, but I’m lazy.) I hope you like it!
My thanks to Annette Snyder for hosting me! Her ongoing blog of authors from all over can be found here:
http://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/
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