Along Came A Writer

To celebrate Fay Lamb's release of her newest romantic suspense novel, FROZEN NOTES, she's agreed to chat with listeners about one of the most important parts of publishing a book. Whether you're working to impress a publisher in a traditional sense, or you're intending to put out your book on your own, you will need expertise in checking your content for these elements.  If you have any questions for Marji or Fay, leave a note either at the contact page on WriteIntegrity.com or at DownPublishingLaine@gmail.com. If your question is used and you're a US resident, you will win a free book.

Lena Nelson Dooley will interview author Andrea Boeshaar.

Award-winning romantic supsense author, Elizabeth Noyes, has some distinctive opinions about what puts books into the suspense category. She and Marji will attempt to narrow down the elements necessary for great suspense and differentiate between suspense and other genres.  Email your questions to downpublishinglaine@gmail.com. If your questions are used, you'll receive a free book from Marji (US residents only). 

WEBSITE: http://www.rmabry.com Dr. Richard Mabry I'm a retired physician who, in addition to writing, is a husband and grandfather, plays (and enjoys) golf, and does the hundred-and-one other things that retired people do.  I got into non-medical writing after the death of my first wife with my book, THE TENDER SCAR: LIFE AFTER THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE. I'm gratified that it continues to help those who have lost a loved one. Now I'm writing what I call "medical suspense with heart." My novels have been finalists for the ACFW Carol Award, Romantic Times' Best Inspirational Novel and their Reviewer's Choice Award, have won the Selah award, and been named by Christian Retailing as the best in the mystery/suspense/thriller category. My latest novel is CARDIAC EVENT, which has been given a 4 1/2 star rating and a "Top Pick" by Romantic Times. I've also published three novellas, the latest one DOCTOR'S DILEMMA. You can follow me on my blog (rmabry.blogspot.com) and my web

About the Author: For over twenty yeas, Pamela Christian, has been helping people in matters of faith. Her training and experience includes certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, teaching Bible study for Community Bible Study and speaking at re- treats and conferences coast to coast..As a radio and television broadcaster, author, speaker and teacher, Pam passionately wants people to confidently discover and live in life-giving truth. Pam is a member of the International Society of Women in Apologetics, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and Christian Women in Media. She and her husband live in Orange County, CA with their two children and their spouses living nearby. www.pamelachristianministries.com  

Sandra Orchard is the award-winning author of numerous romantic suspense and mysteries, including A Fool and His Monet, Another Day Another Dali and the Port Aster Secrets series. The winner of six Canadian “The Word” awards and a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, Sandra has also received a HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, a National Readers’ Choice Award, and a Daphne du Maurier Award. When not plotting crimes, Sandra enjoys playing make-believe with her grandchildren, hiking with her husband of thirty years, teaching/speaking, crafting or renovating. She lives in Ontario, Canada. Learn more www.SandraOrchard.com or connect at www.Facebook.com/SandraOrchard

Angela Breidenbach, host of Historically Speaking, interviews Andrea Boeshaar about her family history love story, the poor little orphan girl grew up playing piano. The milkman heard the lovely melodies and had to meet the player of those lovely tunes... Andrea shares the true historical love story that brought her grandparents together. Listen in to hear the lovely tale, learn more about history, and get genealogy tips to uncover the historical love stories in your family. her book series, The FABRIC OF TIME is based upon Andrea Boeshaar's family history. Twice she organized family reunions and she garnered information from her grandfather, his siblings, and cousins. The premise of Andrea's historical series is that, in book 1 "Threads of Hope" Kristin Eikaas comes to Wisconsin from Norway and falls in love with Sam Sundberg--unaware of the families feuding. Book 2, "Threads of Faith" is about Sam and Kristin's son, Daniel, a sea captain who must come home and make peace with his family--except there was a

Lena Nelson Dooley will be visiting with Kathy Cretsinger, who owns Mantle Rock Publishing with her husband. Come by and find out what genres theyare looking for.

Completing a novel is a huge accomplishment, but if you're wanting to follow the call to be a career author - even parttime, that "finished" manuscript has only just begun. Marji Laine goes through the steps you need to take to make your manuscript and yourself marketable to potential editors and agents. 

Kathleen Y'Barbo Turner: Website : http://kathleenybarbo.com She has written over 80 books and won a ton of awards, though there’s still way too much room on her award shelf in my humble opinion. She’s won a RITA and been a Carol award nominee. Over one million copies of her books are currently in print in the US and abroad and translated into Dutch, German and Spanish. She graduated from Texas A&M and holds a BBA from the University’s Mays Business School and a certification in Paralegal Studies. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s a 10th generation Texan with four grown children and seven bonus kids she inherited when she married her hero in combat boots. More on that story. (I was in on that! Linda Kozar)

Today on Historically Speaking, we're taking a turn into history and visiting Bannack MT, the first town in the new Montana Territory.  Bannack Days: http://bannack.org/bannack-days Easy drive, gorgeous, from the I-90 either at the Whitehall exit or Twin Bridges. Besides the beauty of the area, Bannack visitors get to explore inside most of the buildings. You can also camp right there along a river in a state park campsite. You'll need a full day to visit Bannack, be sure to bring a picnic! Also bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Go early to avoid the hot afternoons. Famous story originating in Bannack is the double life of Henry Plummer, sheriff by day and leader of road bandit gangs by night! See the photo gallery below...  

Interview with author of Breakwater, Catherine Jones Payne.

Lena Nelson Dooley will interview Kathy Wall and Barbara Harrison, who writes under the pen name Leann Harris, about writing, especially the SUMMER FIREWORKS novella collection that releases soon.

Publishing Laine: the Industry from the Other Side of the Desk Young Adult and Teenage readers can provide a cemented support and following, but they also have special reading needs. This month we'll be discussing with Young Adult author, Kristen Hogrefe, who is also a teacher, about creating stories that YA and New Adult readers will love. We'll specifically discuss the popularity of dystopian books, world-building, and perspective.

Carla Hoch: http://fightingwrite.blogspot.com/p/about-me_3.html  Moments before the destruction of her home planet, Carla's parents jettisoned her and her twin brother to earth. He was taken in by a kindly farmer in Kansas while she was embraced by a rather liberal clowder of feral cats in Houston, Texas. While still a toddler, she bid farewell to her feline family and headed to Pace, Florida, a small hamlet just outside Pensacola. There she raised herself in a hollowed out tree trunk and taught herself to speak fluent Southern, ride out a hurricane like a pro and tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi by fizz alone. As an adult, she fulfilled the dream of all feral cats and became a Spanish teacher and track coach. After nearly a decade in the classroom, she met a military cyborg who promptly married her and whisked her away to such exotic locations as Virginia and New Mexico. Now, a mother of twins herself, she and her husband have returned to the People's Holy Republic of Texas and reside not far fr

About Author Athena Dean Holtz:http://athenadeanholtz.com "I've spent the past 30 years in the book publishing industry, as co-founder and former owner of WinePress Publishing, I pioneered the independent publishing movement in the Christian book industry. I was blessed to spend a year as a radio personality on “Always Faithful Radio” a live radio program for women on AM 630 KSLR in San Antonio, TX where I served as broadcast missionary under Commission to Every Nation. Now I'm hosting the same show on AM 630 KCIS in Seattle, WA Fridays at 1PM PST. I am also a cult survivor, twice over. Once before I became a Christian I got sucked into and escaped from the Church of Scientology. After my salvation experience in 1986, I was lured into a legalistic, toxic, abusive Christian cult called Sound Doctrine. Ever since I walked away from this traumatic experience I've not been afraid to stand up and tell my story. It's created an immense backlash online by my abusers, but I have nothing to hide. I've learned a lot f

Lena Nelson Dooley will introduce her listeners to Mary Ellis. They will chat about lots of things, including her Secrets of the South Mysteries.

Highly successful and multi-published indi-author, Jackie Castle will share with us about the industry and the best procedures for getting independently publishished books on the market. Between the two of them, Jackie and Marji represent three different genres and will not only address the process of creating a publishable book, but also the steps to make it an ebook.  Ask your questions at downpublishinglaine@gmail.com or on the chat session right here. If your question is used on the show, Marji will send you a free book!

Author Linda Kozar interviews fellow mystery, suspense, and thriller authors, and the stories behind their twisted tales. Book giveaways. Call-ins and Chat Room questions welcome. My guest today is award-winning author Brandilyn Collins. WEBSITE: http://brandilyncollins.com "When I was a kid I never thought I'd grow up to kill people for a living. Neither did my lovely mother, who often wondered where she went wrong. Fortunately for my victims, the killing is only in my books. I’m best known for my trademarked Seatbelt Suspense®. These novels come with a four-point brand promise: fast-paced, character-driven suspense with myriad twists and an interwoven thread of faith. My contemporary novels delve into deep issues, some with humor. Now and then I venture from behind my computer and teach fiction at writers’ conferences. I’m also an inspirational keynote speaker. I love to interact with readers. The best place to find me on a daily basis is at my Facebook page , where I post Today's Word, crazy "Creative Ca

Eddie and Carla answer questions from writers on fighting.