Monthly Archives: January 2012

Interview and Giveaway with Author Aruna Sharan

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Diane Dooley

My final guest this month is the delightful Aruna Sharan, who has  taken on the mammoth task of rewriting The Mahabharata and presenting it to a modern audience, a western audience and a digital audience. It is available for purchase … Continue reading →

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Interview and Giveaway with Author Regan Summers

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Diane Dooley

I am delighted to welcome Regan Summers,  fellow Carina Press author, to my blog. Her debut novella, Don’t Bite The Messenger, released last week to excellent reviews and I’m really looking forward to reading it. If the book has only … Continue reading →

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Interview With Horror Writer and Debut Novelist, Luke Walker

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Diane Dooley

I am thrilled to be able to host debut novelist, Luke Walker, on my blog. I’ve been reading and enjoying his short stories for a few years now and was delighted to hear that his novel, The Red Girl, had … Continue reading →

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Interview and Giveaways with Author L.A. Witt

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Diane Dooley

I am delighted to welcome the talented and hardworking L.A Witt (also writing as Lauren Gallagher) to my blog. You’re invited to read her very interesting interview and enter the giveaways that follow.   Dooley: You’re an incredibly productive writer. … Continue reading →

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The Reading Child

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Diane Dooley

I always had my nose stuck in a book when I was a kid. I would read pretty much anything I could get my hands on, but I did have some particular favorites. Today I’m talking about three children’s books … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Diane Dooley

What the heck is Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday? It’s when a bunch of writers share snippets from their works. Click here to find out who else is participating, then go check out their snippets. You just might find your newest … Continue reading →

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Where In The World Is Diane Dooley?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Diane Dooley

As much as I’d love to be in the Caribbean right now, the truth of it is that I’m right where I usually am – at my keyboard in a falling-down farmhouse in the wilds of upstate New York. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Interview and Giveaway with Author Shakey Smith

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Diane Dooley

Shakey Smith has been a writing colleague and friend for a few years, so I am absolutely delighted to introduce her to you in this interview. I reviewed her debut novel here. Enjoy the interview, read the excerpt and don’t … Continue reading →

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Interview and Giveaway with Author Julia Knight

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Diane Dooley

My guest today is Julia Knight, whose Ten Ruby Trick was one of my favorite reads of 2011. I reviewed it here. When I heard she had a new release I contacted her and she kindly agreed to answer a few … Continue reading →

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Interview and Giveaway with Author Lavender Ironside

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Diane Dooley

I am delighted to welcome Lavender Ironside to my blog. She is the author of the recently published ‘The Sekhmet Bed,’ a novel set in Ancient Egypt, which is garnering excellent reviews. She kindly agreed to answer some questions from … Continue reading →

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