Day of the Dead
Today is a BIG, BIG day! Not only is it Day of the Dead but
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Today is a BIG, BIG day! Not only is it Day of the Dead but
Where Do Ghosts Come From?
Hey, check it out, today I'm at the Coffee Time Romance blog, for their monthly Book Brew with the Coffee Crew feature, talking all things spooky and chatting with readers as we prepare for Halloween. I'll even be giving away a copy of Hereafter to one lucky reader, so leave a comment (between noon and 8 pm EDT) for a chance to win!
Cats and the Afterlife
Today I'm at Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf discussing various afterlife beliefs involving cats. While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Melissa's site. I love hanging out with book bloggers because, for the most part, these are some of the nicest, happiest, most upbeat people on earth--and Melissa examplifies this to the max. Her blog is always a breath of fresh air and, hey, CATS!
Top Ten Strangest Afterlife Beliefs
Today, I'm at My Pathway to Books discussing the top ten stranges afterlife beliefs/customs that I came across in my research for Hereafter. While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of the site. Tess's site is one of my favorite book blogger sites - Tess is an amazing young woman and an incredible supporter of indie books and indie authors. She's sweet, kind, funny, and extremely smart. I always feel like a better person after hanging around with her.
Bullying and Subtlty in Writing
To The Books! On Doing Research
Today I'm at author Anne E. Johnson's blog, Jester Harley's Manuscript Pages, sharing some behind the scenes on the research I did for Hereafter. While you're there, be sure to check out Anne's own books - Trouble at the Scriptorium, Ebenezer's Locker, and Green Light Delivery.
Chinese Ghost Festival
Today I'm at the Goodreads Making Connections Blog talking about Chinese Ghost Festival (which is today this year!). While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of the site. This site is the blogging arm of the Making Connections group on Goodreads - if you're an avid reader, enjoy discovering new talent, run a book blog, or are an author looking to connect with readers, then the Making Connections group is an amazing group of people to join!
What's Release Day Like?
Today's I'm at author Michelle Hauck's blog, It's in the Details, discussing release day anti-climaxes. While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Michelle's blog, including her "Getting the Call" series, an amazing series in which debut authors share the story of their big break into the pubishing industry - a must read for readers and writers alike! Check out my "Getting the Call" and "Cover Reveal" posts there. Plus, Michelle's debut novel Kindar's Cure will soon be releasing from Divertir publishing, so be sure to check out the skinny on that!
On Holding On and Letting Go (in writing)
When I was writing Hereafter, there were quite a few things I fought to keep in the story, despite pressure to change them, while at the same time, there were several things I liked that ultimately didn't work and I had to jettison them. Today I'm at writer Angie Sandro's blog, Oh, The Things I Have Learned, discussing the process of figuring out what things to hold onto in a story, and what things to let go of.
While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Angie's blog. Starting in July, Angie pledged to post one thing per week that most people don't know about her in a bid to become a more open person. Follow her blog to cheer her on and help her stick with this goal!
Ten Hidden Easter Eggs in Hereafter
Hereafter is full of hidden references, and today I'm at Butterfly-o-Meter Books discussing ten of these "Easter Eggs" in Hereafter. While you're there, but sure to check out the rest of Livia's blog. Livia is a very active blogger and there are tons of reviews, giveaways, and blog hops. There's always something new to see and do here.