C.E. Grundler is reading from her novel, Last Exit In New Jersey at The Spinning Wheel today. Come join us for the fun and the virtual food.
Nice young ladies from the Garden State really shouldn’t be dumping bodies at sea. Then again, 20 year-old Hazel Moran is anything but your typical Jersey girl. Raised aboard a schooner and riding shotgun beside her father in their old tractor-trailer truck, there's little on the road or water that she can't handle; it's her people skills that need work. Normally that isn’t an issue – behind the wheel of a Kenworth most people tend to leave her alone. But when Hazel and her father become the targets of some unsavory characters hunting for her blue-haired cousin, their stolen tractor-trailer truck and a delivery that never arrived, she knows it's time to heed a lesson learned from her favorite hardboiled paperbacks: playing nice will only end in tears.
For ten sweltering days Hazel navigates the Garden State's highways and shorelines, contending with a suspiciously wealthy stranger, white trash, Born Agains, appliance salesmen, an unstable stalker and his curiously troublesome companion. It'll take all her ingenuity, not to mention some fishing tackle and high voltage, if Hazel hopes to protect her family and unravel this tangle of greed and betrayal. And anyone who gets too close, no matter their intent, will discover just how dangerous shy little Hazel truly can be as she sets in motion a twisted plan to uncover the truth, settle some scores, and if possible not wind up dead in the process.
Somewhat hard-boiled, slightly noir, Last Exit in New Jersey is an offbeat tale that travels from a Delaware Bay ghost-town to metropolitan north Jersey, where boats and big rigs set the scene for danger, suspense, dark humor and an unlikely bit of romance.
Author web site: http://cegrundler.com/
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Courtney Cascadian is reading at The Spinning Wheel today
Come join us today at The Spinning Wheel for Courtney Cascadian's reading from her novel The Nostrildamus Document. Plenty of virtual coffee and sweets and fun for everyone.
Review:
Not since Clockers or Homocide has there been such an insider's book. Told from a mercilessly real perspective-that of a smart, scheming, disturbed drug dealer, realistically flawed, who is able to invoke both sympathy and horror- the book is an explosive, cinematic tale that sets a new literary standard. --as seen in The New York Times Book Review
It s refreshing to read the memoir of a hardcore thug who, despite a jailhouse conversion, makes no apologies-and asks no forgiveness-for his willingness to exploit the weakness of others. The sharply written narrative is by turns fascinating and repulsive, intriguing and reprehensible. --Kirkus Discoveries
Product Description:
There is a right way to do the wrong thing...Here is my story, I'd like to thank Courtney Cascadian for helping me tell it.
Review:
Not since Clockers or Homocide has there been such an insider's book. Told from a mercilessly real perspective-that of a smart, scheming, disturbed drug dealer, realistically flawed, who is able to invoke both sympathy and horror- the book is an explosive, cinematic tale that sets a new literary standard. --as seen in The New York Times Book Review
It s refreshing to read the memoir of a hardcore thug who, despite a jailhouse conversion, makes no apologies-and asks no forgiveness-for his willingness to exploit the weakness of others. The sharply written narrative is by turns fascinating and repulsive, intriguing and reprehensible. --Kirkus Discoveries
Product Description:
There is a right way to do the wrong thing...Here is my story, I'd like to thank Courtney Cascadian for helping me tell it.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Barbara Ebel reading at The Spinning Wheel today
Who says a rising neurosurgeon can’t fall from his pinnacle? From the skullduggery taking place deep in the Tennessee woods to the silent tension in the OR, Doctor Danny Tilson’s life takes an abrupt turn after performing surgery alongside a scrub nurse with aqua eyes and a velvet voice.
Can Danny’s situation get any worse after the alluring lady disappears, he inherits her roguish retriever, and his Albert Einstein historical book turns up missing? A pack of Tennessee attorneys pursue Danny while he develops a scheme with his paramedic best friend to payback the mysterious woman who left in a hurry.
Download to your Kindle for only $3.95.
Drop by The Spinning Wheel today where Barbara will be reading from her book.
Can Danny’s situation get any worse after the alluring lady disappears, he inherits her roguish retriever, and his Albert Einstein historical book turns up missing? A pack of Tennessee attorneys pursue Danny while he develops a scheme with his paramedic best friend to payback the mysterious woman who left in a hurry.
Download to your Kindle for only $3.95.
Drop by The Spinning Wheel today where Barbara will be reading from her book.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Jeff Bennington is reading at The Spinning Wheel today
Jeff Bennington is reading at The Spinning Wheel today. Come join us for the fun and the food.. A virtual good time for all.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Eric B. Thomasma is reading at The Spinning Wheel today.
Author Eric B. Thomasma is reading from his novel SEAMS16: A New Home at The Spinning Wheel today. You can dowload this novel to your Kindle or other e-reader for only 99 cents.
Product Description
Space Equipment Authority is the number one supplier and manufacturer in the sector and their Maintenance Station 16 is the best of all the repair depots in the system. With its ability to manufacture any part needed for any repair and willingness to service any vehicle, from the smallest Personal Transport to the biggest Trans-Galaxy Ship, it has the reputation of being the best of the best and is favored by both locals and aliens alike. And someone wants Charlie to come work there. Life hasn't been easy for Charlie, as he has kicked around from one job to another. The one shining light in his life is and has always been his beautiful wife, Susan. So is this the chance of a lifetime, or is it too good to be true? Join Charlie and Susan as they discover A New Home.
From the Author
SEAMS16:A New Home was primarily written in waiting rooms, doctor's offices, patient rooms, treatment rooms, etc. My father was battling cancer at the time and I took him to all of his appointments. Writing became a means of escaping the depressing circumstances and helped me maintain a positive attitude toward the treatments. Sadly, my Dad lost his battle before I finished the story, so he was never able to read it, but I like to think he would approve.
Product Description
Space Equipment Authority is the number one supplier and manufacturer in the sector and their Maintenance Station 16 is the best of all the repair depots in the system. With its ability to manufacture any part needed for any repair and willingness to service any vehicle, from the smallest Personal Transport to the biggest Trans-Galaxy Ship, it has the reputation of being the best of the best and is favored by both locals and aliens alike. And someone wants Charlie to come work there. Life hasn't been easy for Charlie, as he has kicked around from one job to another. The one shining light in his life is and has always been his beautiful wife, Susan. So is this the chance of a lifetime, or is it too good to be true? Join Charlie and Susan as they discover A New Home.
From the Author
SEAMS16:A New Home was primarily written in waiting rooms, doctor's offices, patient rooms, treatment rooms, etc. My father was battling cancer at the time and I took him to all of his appointments. Writing became a means of escaping the depressing circumstances and helped me maintain a positive attitude toward the treatments. Sadly, my Dad lost his battle before I finished the story, so he was never able to read it, but I like to think he would approve.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Kristie Leigh Maguire reads from her novel, Cabin Fever, at The Spinning Wheel
Kristie Leigh Maguire reads from her novel, Cabin Fever, at The Spinning Wheel. Cabin Fever is the sequel to Kristie's novel, Desert Heat. Both are award-winning books. Desert Heat was voted Romance of the Year at the Affaire de Coeur Magazine Reader/Writer Poll and Cabin Fever placed at Number 5 in romance at the Preditors & Editors Poll.
Desert Heat and Cabin Fever can be downloaded to your Kindle or other reading device for only $2.99.
A 5 Star Review for Cabin Fever at Amazon.com:
The adventures of Marcie Treyhourne. This gal just has a way of finding excitement, erotic adventures with a splash of romance, along with a little trouble along the way. Kristie makes the characters come to life. If things got any hotter while I was reading the eBook, my laptop would have melted.
If you love romance with an erotic flair to it, you need to read Cabin Fever along with Desert Heat. Although it may be snowing outside at your house this winter, you'll be burning up after these novels.
Thanks Kristie for another exciting read!A 5 Star Review at Amazon.com for Cabin Fever:
Desert Heat and Cabin Fever can be downloaded to your Kindle or other reading device for only $2.99.
A 5 Star Review for Cabin Fever at Amazon.com:
The adventures of Marcie Treyhourne. This gal just has a way of finding excitement, erotic adventures with a splash of romance, along with a little trouble along the way. Kristie makes the characters come to life. If things got any hotter while I was reading the eBook, my laptop would have melted.
If you love romance with an erotic flair to it, you need to read Cabin Fever along with Desert Heat. Although it may be snowing outside at your house this winter, you'll be burning up after these novels.
Thanks Kristie for another exciting read!A 5 Star Review at Amazon.com for Cabin Fever:
Thursday, October 7, 2010
David George Richards is reading at The Spinning Wheel today
David George (D. G.) Richards is reading from some of his many novels at The Spinning Wheel today. Come join us for the fun.
In David's own words:
I was born in Manchester in the North West of England in 1957. Although I have moved around a bit, Manchester is still both my physical and spiritual home. I am a Northerner. I am also married to Rosanna, and have been now for over twenty years.
I have an imagination that began when I was very young and never waned. I also like reading and so it was no surprise I suppose when I started writing. Because I am an unknown who has never been picked up by either an Agent or mainstream Publisher, I am a bit of a one man band. I even do my own covers and have become a bit of a digital artist as a result. I started writing when I was young and very bad. Now I am older and a lot better. My writing has improved too. I write science fiction, fantasy and romance stories. I also like to mix and match with romance in science fiction and so on.
One of the first books I read as a child was Gone with the Wind, and since then I have continued to read and enjoy books where women feature prominently in the story, in fact I tend to prefer books where the woman is the leading character. This is probably why I also enjoy writing stories where the female characters feature very prominently, many of them in strong and attractive leading roles. It gives my stories a female bias, but I think they are better for it. I also like every character, even the monsters and villains, to have a realistic reason for being and doing what they do. Like reality, everything blurs. There is no right or wrong, just different viewpoints that lead to conflict. But I also like my out and out villains to be really bad. If you like science fiction, thrillers and romance stories with particular emphasis on leading female characters that are exciting and adventurous, look no further.
You can also visit my website at http://www.booksandstories.com/.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
L.C. Evans reading at The Spinning Wheel today
L.C. Evans will be reading from her novel We Interrupt This Date at The Spinning Wheel today.
Product Description
Since her divorce a year ago, Susan Caraway has gone through the motions of life, feeling at best mildly depressed. Now she is finally coming out of her shell. Just when she decides on a makeover and a new career, her family members call on her for crisis assistance. First there’s her sister DeLorean who has come back from California with a baby, a designer dog, and no prospects for child support or a job. As soon as DeLorean settles in at Susan’s home, Susan’s son Christian comes home from college trailing what Susan’s mama refers to as “an androgynous little tart.” Then there’s Mama herself, a southern lady who wrote the book on bossy. A secret from Mama’s past threatens to unravel her own peace. But not before Mama hurts her ankle and has to move into Susan’s home with her babies—two Chihuahuas with attitude. Susan would like to start her new job as a ghost tour operator. She would like to renew her relationship with Jack Maxwell, a man from her past. But Jack isn’t going to stand in line behind her needy family.
About the Author
L.C. Evans loves to write. She grew up in Florida and now lives in North Carolina with her husband Bob and their three dogs. Occasionally there is a sighting around their home of a certain neurotic cat that may or may not be a part of the Evans household. Ms. Evans loves to hear from fans. Contact her at: Lcevans@lcevans.com
Product Description
Since her divorce a year ago, Susan Caraway has gone through the motions of life, feeling at best mildly depressed. Now she is finally coming out of her shell. Just when she decides on a makeover and a new career, her family members call on her for crisis assistance. First there’s her sister DeLorean who has come back from California with a baby, a designer dog, and no prospects for child support or a job. As soon as DeLorean settles in at Susan’s home, Susan’s son Christian comes home from college trailing what Susan’s mama refers to as “an androgynous little tart.” Then there’s Mama herself, a southern lady who wrote the book on bossy. A secret from Mama’s past threatens to unravel her own peace. But not before Mama hurts her ankle and has to move into Susan’s home with her babies—two Chihuahuas with attitude. Susan would like to start her new job as a ghost tour operator. She would like to renew her relationship with Jack Maxwell, a man from her past. But Jack isn’t going to stand in line behind her needy family.
About the Author
L.C. Evans loves to write. She grew up in Florida and now lives in North Carolina with her husband Bob and their three dogs. Occasionally there is a sighting around their home of a certain neurotic cat that may or may not be a part of the Evans household. Ms. Evans loves to hear from fans. Contact her at: Lcevans@lcevans.com
Thursday, September 30, 2010
D. A. Boulter reading at The Spinning Wheel today
D. A. Boulter is reading from 2 of his novels at The Spinning Wheel today. Come join us in the fun. Plenty of virtual coffee and goodies for all.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Rebecca Forster reading at The Spinning Wheel today.
Author Rebecca Forster is reading from 2 of her books at The Spinning Wheel today. Come join us. Plenty of virtual coffee and sweets for everyone.
Rebecca Forster:
As an advertising executive I marketed a world-class spa when it was still called a gym, did business in China before there were western toilettes and mucked around with sheep to find out how my client's fine wool was made. Then I wrote my first book. . .
On a crazy dare, I tackled a project that would prove to be my passion. Though I had never written before, I was lucky enough to sell my first novel. Many books later - including the bestselling legal thrillers, the Witness Series, and the USA Today top seller Keeping Counsel - writing is still the most exciting thing I have ever done.
Rebecca Forster:
As an advertising executive I marketed a world-class spa when it was still called a gym, did business in China before there were western toilettes and mucked around with sheep to find out how my client's fine wool was made. Then I wrote my first book. . .
On a crazy dare, I tackled a project that would prove to be my passion. Though I had never written before, I was lucky enough to sell my first novel. Many books later - including the bestselling legal thrillers, the Witness Series, and the USA Today top seller Keeping Counsel - writing is still the most exciting thing I have ever done.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Helen Smith reading at The Spinning Wheel today.
Today's reading at The Spinning Wheel is from author Helen Smith who will be reading from her book The Miracle Inspector which is available for download to your Kindle for only $2.99.
Come join us in the fun. Plenty of virtual coffee and goodies for everyone.
Product Description
A darkly comic literary thriller set in the near future. England has been partitioned and London is an oppressive place where poetry has been forced underground, theatres and schools are shut, and women are not allowed to work outside the home. A young couple, Lucas and Angela, try to escape from London - with disastrous consequences.
Helen Smith was the recipient of an Arts Council Award for The Miracle Inspector.
'Smith is at the very least a minor phenomenon.' The Times
About the Author
Helen Smith writes novels, children's books, poetry, plays and screenplays. She lives in London and is a long-term supporter of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture where she mentors members of an exiled writers group to help them tell their stories.
Come join us in the fun. Plenty of virtual coffee and goodies for everyone.
Product Description
A darkly comic literary thriller set in the near future. England has been partitioned and London is an oppressive place where poetry has been forced underground, theatres and schools are shut, and women are not allowed to work outside the home. A young couple, Lucas and Angela, try to escape from London - with disastrous consequences.
Helen Smith was the recipient of an Arts Council Award for The Miracle Inspector.
'Smith is at the very least a minor phenomenon.' The Times
About the Author
Helen Smith writes novels, children's books, poetry, plays and screenplays. She lives in London and is a long-term supporter of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture where she mentors members of an exiled writers group to help them tell their stories.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Spinning Wheel: An Old Fashioned Café and Bookstore for Authors and Readers
THE SPINNING WHEEL
See the sign over the door?
"The Spinning Wheel: An Old Fashioned Café and Bookstore for Authors and Readers."
The mellow yellow letters painted on sea foam green background goes well with the white brick building with the navy shutters on the windows.
Please wipe off any negative attitudes on the welcome mat before entering this building. We welcome everyone but we don't welcome negative attitudes. Please leave them on the other side of the door.
Close your eyes and envision what is on the other side of the door. You are about to enter the No Spin Zone.
Rows and rows of books on shelves with pots of ivy and the occasional geranium scattered around. Smell the fragrant candles along with the hint of homemade oatmeal cookies wafting through the air?
Miss Daisy, the resident cat, is curled up on the top bookshelf. She seems to be dozing but don't let that fool you. She's watching you. Or perhaps she's keeping an eye on Ralph, the resident dog, snoozing over by the potbellied stove in the corner. It's always cold on that side of the room so the fire stays burning all the time. Feel free to wander over and warm yourself. Throw a log on the fire if it needs it.
See that place in the corner across from the potbellied stove? Where the big overstuffed couches and easy chairs are located? That's the lounge where we all congregate. It's nice to have a place to just sit and relax and have a nice hot cup of coffee or tea but don't forget to read the sign hanging on the wall of the lounge.
"Treat others as you would like to be treated. Respect goes a long way in keeping The Spinning Wheel a friendly little old fashioned bookstore where everyone is welcome."
There are so many books just waiting to be read. The bookshelves are crammed to overflowing. Open your mind. Explore new possibilities. Think beyond what has normally been your comfort genre. Or if you aren't up to exploring new genres, we are bound to have something you like on our shelves. The possibilities are endless.
Pick up a book. Download a sample and browse the pages. Buy it if you like it but there is no pressure here at The Spinning Wheel to do so. You can browse here to your heart's content.
Head on over to the lounge area if you would like to discuss the books with others. If you hang around long enough you might even get to discuss the books with the authors who wrote them!
Authors and readers alike are welcome at The Spinning Wheel where the door is always open and the books are waiting for you.
Readers and authors, please introduce yourself as you come in.
Authors, feel free to place your book(s) on the shelves of The Spinning Wheel by posting the blurb for your book and the link to where it can be purchased when you first come in. Thereafter please limit to just placing a link to your book when you post or when you feel it is appropriate.
Readers, get those questions for the authors ready.
By the way, my name is Kristie Leigh Maguire. I am the proprietor of The Spinning Wheel. I am also an author and a reader. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.
The Grand Opening of "The Spinning Wheel: An Old Fashioned Café and Bookstore for Authors and Readers" has begun! Come on in, everyone! Have fun!
***
Edited to add:
We now have completed construction of a screened in sun porch out back of The Spinning Wheel. It faces Lake Serenity. We have plenty of hammocks for relaxing and reading a good book while the bamboo fans stir the air overhead. Baskets of hanging ivy add a nice touch of greenery.
We have added a 5 Star Resort for Dogs and Cats so you are welcome to bring your pets and let them play while you visit The Spinning Wheel. I have nicknamed this resort The Animal House.
Another added event at The Spinning Wheel is author readings. Authors, if you would like to schedule a reading just post a message on the bulletin board at The Spinning Wheel and let me know. I will reply to you with a post at The Spinning Wheel with a date. I do not send out emails.
Both authors and readers are welcome to drop into The Spinning Wheel. I hope it becomes your home away from home.
See the sign over the door?
"The Spinning Wheel: An Old Fashioned Café and Bookstore for Authors and Readers."
The mellow yellow letters painted on sea foam green background goes well with the white brick building with the navy shutters on the windows.
Please wipe off any negative attitudes on the welcome mat before entering this building. We welcome everyone but we don't welcome negative attitudes. Please leave them on the other side of the door.
Close your eyes and envision what is on the other side of the door. You are about to enter the No Spin Zone.
Rows and rows of books on shelves with pots of ivy and the occasional geranium scattered around. Smell the fragrant candles along with the hint of homemade oatmeal cookies wafting through the air?
Miss Daisy, the resident cat, is curled up on the top bookshelf. She seems to be dozing but don't let that fool you. She's watching you. Or perhaps she's keeping an eye on Ralph, the resident dog, snoozing over by the potbellied stove in the corner. It's always cold on that side of the room so the fire stays burning all the time. Feel free to wander over and warm yourself. Throw a log on the fire if it needs it.
See that place in the corner across from the potbellied stove? Where the big overstuffed couches and easy chairs are located? That's the lounge where we all congregate. It's nice to have a place to just sit and relax and have a nice hot cup of coffee or tea but don't forget to read the sign hanging on the wall of the lounge.
"Treat others as you would like to be treated. Respect goes a long way in keeping The Spinning Wheel a friendly little old fashioned bookstore where everyone is welcome."
There are so many books just waiting to be read. The bookshelves are crammed to overflowing. Open your mind. Explore new possibilities. Think beyond what has normally been your comfort genre. Or if you aren't up to exploring new genres, we are bound to have something you like on our shelves. The possibilities are endless.
Pick up a book. Download a sample and browse the pages. Buy it if you like it but there is no pressure here at The Spinning Wheel to do so. You can browse here to your heart's content.
Head on over to the lounge area if you would like to discuss the books with others. If you hang around long enough you might even get to discuss the books with the authors who wrote them!
Authors and readers alike are welcome at The Spinning Wheel where the door is always open and the books are waiting for you.
Readers and authors, please introduce yourself as you come in.
Authors, feel free to place your book(s) on the shelves of The Spinning Wheel by posting the blurb for your book and the link to where it can be purchased when you first come in. Thereafter please limit to just placing a link to your book when you post or when you feel it is appropriate.
Readers, get those questions for the authors ready.
By the way, my name is Kristie Leigh Maguire. I am the proprietor of The Spinning Wheel. I am also an author and a reader. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.
The Grand Opening of "The Spinning Wheel: An Old Fashioned Café and Bookstore for Authors and Readers" has begun! Come on in, everyone! Have fun!
***
Edited to add:
We now have completed construction of a screened in sun porch out back of The Spinning Wheel. It faces Lake Serenity. We have plenty of hammocks for relaxing and reading a good book while the bamboo fans stir the air overhead. Baskets of hanging ivy add a nice touch of greenery.
We have added a 5 Star Resort for Dogs and Cats so you are welcome to bring your pets and let them play while you visit The Spinning Wheel. I have nicknamed this resort The Animal House.
Another added event at The Spinning Wheel is author readings. Authors, if you would like to schedule a reading just post a message on the bulletin board at The Spinning Wheel and let me know. I will reply to you with a post at The Spinning Wheel with a date. I do not send out emails.
Both authors and readers are welcome to drop into The Spinning Wheel. I hope it becomes your home away from home.
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