Coffee Time Romance Book Review of In Love with a Younger Man

If you would like to read a recent review of my latest novel, In Love with a Younger Man, please click on the image above.

Listen to a Book Review of In Love with a Younger Man

It may appear that I'm late in posting this review since it was actually done this past December, but it took a while to be posted on the internet. Below, you can click to listen to an NPR book review of In Love with a Younger Man by Linda Fasulo who has been the United Nations Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC.com and a frequent contributor to National Public Radio (NPR). She also has served as Special U.N. Correspondent for U.S. News & World Report.

Please click HERE to listen

Push: The Movie

I found some clips from the movie, Push, on Youtube and as I suspected the acting is great. I can not wait to see this movie.



And then I watched the award ceremony and I was motivated even more. It really isn't about how many books you write. It's about writing one that's great and that touches people's hearts or entertains...that does what it's suppose to do...what you hope it will. Thank you Lee Daniels for inspiring me as an artist!

Push: Do you remember that book?

I found this article today and thought here's some great news to share. Can you imagine writing a book at least thirteen years ago and finally a film is being made. Perhaps all authors don't dream of having their books turned into a film (I do, I'm not going to lie), but we certainly want people talking about our books years from now, as is the case for Sapphire's novel, Push that was first published in 1996 and then re-released in paperback in 1997.

When I had first heard that Push had won top honors at the Sundance Film Festival I was so excited in that I had read the book over ten years earlier and loved it! I still remember going into Borders spending a couple of hours flipping through books and going through my ritual of looking at the front cover and back cover and then reading the first page. At the time, I was an aspiring writer. Aspiring writers are also avid readers...published writers are also, but we often don't have as much time to read like we used to because we're busy writing. I remember feeling an immediate connection to Precious Jones as I read the first page. I, however, have no idea where my book is now some twelve years later so I have to reorder and reread the book before the movie comes out.

What excited me about this article is the way Lee Daniels, the director, seemed to take fate in his own hands, networked with some powerful people like Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey by sending them a copy of the film and how Tyler convinced Oprah to watch the film and then they both convinced Lionsgate to purchase the distribution rights for 5.5 million and agreed to help push Push. Is this not inspirational? It demonstrates to me the power of faith. I hope this movie does very well at the box office, because industry experts are predicting it may not, but I will be there on opening night. I love a great story...and appreciate a good cry and don't mind if the subject matter might get me a little depressed as long as it doesn't keep me down.

Instead of me telling the whole story, click HERE to read the article.

Simply Said Interview and Book Review

Debra Owsley, the owner of Simply Said Reading Accessories whose business idea in part stemmed from her love for reading not only makes beautiful reading accessories custom designed to hold your spot on the page, including the ever so-popular book thong, but she also promotes authors through her blogspot.

I was recently interviewed by Debra. To read the interview, click HERE

Fall In Love for Valentines Day...Contest

That time of the year when love is in the air and flowers and chocolate hearts are everywhere is approaching. And just like Olena Day, my main character in In Love With A Younger Man, Valentine's Day happens to be one of my favorite holidays as well. So this year, just like last, I'm throwing a contest that starts today and ends on February 11, 2009.

The winner will be announced on Valentines Day and the prize will go out that day.

Contest Rules: Tell us about the love of your life. If you are in a relationship, there doesn't have to be an age difference involved. Tell us what makes that person so special and the moment you knew you were in love. If you are single, tell us what type of person would be your ideal mate; what qualities that person should possess, and if you would be opposed to dating someone younger if you are a woman or someone older if you are a young man. Poetry will also be accepted. Your entry will appear on my blog as the winning entry, but will not be reproduced in any other form aside from posting online and being read on an upcoming blogtalk radio show. All rights are reserved by you.

One lucky winner will receive a $100 gift card from any online retailer of choice (Visa or American Express gift card can be selected). The gift can be given directly to you or to your Valentine.

But the first step is to register for the contest by posting a comment about my latest book review. Do not post your contest entry there only a comment about the book review.

Click here to read my latest book review. Then simply email your entry on or before February 11, 2009 to newfictionwriter@msn.com

Here's to being in love.

Join me Wednesday, January 28th on Blogtalk radio

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Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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