Here is Your Awesomegang Newsletter
Published: Sun, 10/27/13
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Where Awesome Book Readers Meet Awesome Writers
- Eye of the Beholder
Jackie Weger is the author of more than a dozen romance novels. Her favorite thing to do in the universe is camping near a river, a bay, a creek, an estuary, a swamp. She spent two years in a tiny jungle village sheltered in a thatched-roofed bohio--no electricity or running water--except for an ice-cold river flowing through the village. "I was catching up on my reading. I didn't return stateside until I'd read a thousand books! E-readers have changed my life. Now when I travel I can take a change of undies--instead of a 100 books. "
Eye of the Beholder is a post from Awesome Gang
- The Knife’s Edge
Matt Wolf was born on March 14, 1986 in Southern California. At a young age, Matt had an unusual mix of passions; archery, herbalism, tracking, and everything to do with Japanese history and language, but he was always first and foremost a story teller and a writer. Early on, he wrote epic tales of mice inspired by Brian Jacque’s Redwall. Then at sixteen years of age he was roped into the world of young adult fantasy and from then on was utterly captivated; spending all-nighters finishing series like Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time, and Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth. Matt was also stirred by sights of the world. The rolling grass hills of Switzerland and the highlands of Scotland inspired much of the setting for the saga he would later write. After graduating from high school, Matt moved to Oregon to attend Oregon State University. With the combination of too much solitude, breathtaking landscapes, and a heap of books, Matt began writing again and The Ronin Saga took form. Dreaming and scheming about The Ronin every day from eighteen on, Matt wanted to create a novel he would enjoy reading and would fill others with the same vibrant, living worlds and characters that he loved as a youth. At age twenty, he completed his first draft, and had every intention of publishing. However, after a writing convention, where he was given the “go-ahead” by New York Times bestselling author Tracy Hickman, Matt wavered, feeling The Ronin still wasn’t ready. In fall 2007 Matt transferred to UCSB as an Astrophysics Major, a far cry from the English degree he later ended up earning. Here he read literature as far ranging as Ulysses, to Beowulf, but always reserved a special niche in his heart for fantasy. All the while, he spun and crafted the Ronin and the world of Daerval. After four years of Japanese, and a heavy emphasis on Old English, Matthew graduated with a passion for language as well. The languages of the book (Yorin and Elvish) along with the wide range of cultures in the story are heavily influenced by these traditions. Finally in the summer of 2011, the first book The Ronin, in the epic series of The Ronin Saga was completed. As for Matthew’s hobbies, they are far ranging as well, but dwell mostly in the realm of the “old soul”. He is also a Kung Fu instructor.
The Knife’s Edge is a post from Awesome Gang
- The Marbella Project
Nigel James is a lawyer turned thriller writer. His first book, Deep Secret, is a tale of fixed races, murder, kidnapping and blackmail in which the world of horseracing and the adult movie industry clash. The Marbella Project is set on the Costa del Sol in Spain, which forms a glamorous backdrop for this fast paced thriller. Initial reaction to the book so far is such that this is likely to be the first in a series featuring the two leading charactersand more than one reviewer has commented that it would make a great film.
The Marbella Project is a post from Awesome Gang
- Burned: A New Adult Love Story
Krista Lakes is a newly turned 30 year old who recently rediscovered her passion for writing. She loves aquatic life and running marathons. She is living happily ever after with her Prince Charming and her bouncing baby boy. Krista would love to hear from you! Please contact her at Krista.Lakes@gmail.com or friend her on Facebook!
Burned: A New Adult Love Story is a post from Awesome Gang
- Legend of the Mist
Veronica Bale has written several novellas, short stories, and news articles as a freelance writer. With her Highland Loyalties trilogy she made her debut into the world of historical romance novels. Veronica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband, young son and three spoiled cats. When she's not writing she's running, reading, spending time with her family, or hopelessly lost in the cobbles of Coronation Street.
Legend of the Mist is a post from Awesome Gang
- 101 Awesome Things to Do for Someone Who’s Sick
Award-winning author, Elaine Wilkes has a Ph.D. in naturopathy (alternative medicine), graduating with honors, and a master’s degree in psychology.
Elaine has appeared as an expert on CNN Headline News, E Entertainment TV, Kid’s Talk TV, along with being interviewed for documentaries, and is quoted in publications such as The Chicago Tribune, Alternative Medicine, Forbes, and Women’s World magazines to name a few.
Elaine has a professional acting background. She was under contract with NBC, and has appeared in numerous television shows and movies with the top “A” list actors and directors such as Bruce Willis, Madonna, Courtney Cox, Larry Hagman, Billy Zane, Mark Harmon, Jay Leno, Ted Danson, Patrick Duffy, John Hughes, Blake Edwards, and many more! She’s also appeared in more than 75 TV commercials.
She’s also a K.R.I. certified instructor of meditation and yoga. Plus, she’s an accredited LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professional.
~~~~~Elaine’s award-winning book, Nature’s Secret Messages: Hidden in Plain Sight, (Hay House Publishing) received the highly coveted Publishers Weekly rare star recommendation.
Elaine shares innovative ways of dealing with life by revealing nature’s secrets.
“This book is a page-turner—fascinating, compelling, and incredibly informative. I could not put it down. —Rory Freedman, Co-Author of New York Times best seller Skinny Bitch
“With a dash of tongue-in-cheek cheer, actress and PhD-carrying naturopath Wilkes offers a thorough, clear-cut and well-illustrated introduction to holistic medicine, natural eating and the benefits of mindfulness.” —Publishers Weekly
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Kindle: http://amzn.to/13Jo2Cf
101 Awesome Things to Do for Someone Who’s Sick is a post from Awesome Gang
- Stairway to Awesomeness
"Internet famous" for her humorous and inspirational self-syndicated webcomics about surviving the insanity of life and parenthood Tanya Masse, AKA: "Comic Strip Mama" is a mama, a writer, a cartoonist and an entrepreneur who has faced a tremendous amount of adversity throughout the challenges of her life and has risen above it all! Through her comics, award winning blog, social media platforms and literary works, she entertains and encourages others to: Make the best of the busyness, craziness, chaos, frustrations and challenges of life and parenthood! Live on the AWESOME side! STOP taking life SO SERIOUSLY! Embrace the INSANITY! Focus on the POSITIVE lessons! Recognize the BLESSINGS! Find the HUMOR whenever possible, and CELEBRATE LIFE!
Stairway to Awesomeness is a post from Awesome Gang
- Finding Mother by Anne Allen
I live in Devon, by my beloved sea. I have three grown-up children and my daughter and two grandchildren live nearby. I was born in Rugby, to an English mother and Welsh father. As a result I spent many summers with my Welsh grandparents in Anglesey and learnt to love the sea. My restless spirit has meant a number of moves which included Spain for a couple of years. The longest stay was in Guernsey for nearly fourteen years after falling in love with the island and the people. I contrived to leave one son behind to ensure a valid reason for frequent returns. My other son lives in London which is great for city breaks :) By profession I’m a psychotherapist but have long had creative ‘itches’, learning to mosaic, paint furniture, interior design and sculpt. At the back of my mind the itch to write was always present but seemed too time-consuming for a single mum with a need to earn a living. Now the nest is empty there’s more time to write and my first novel, Dangerous Waters, was published in 2012, winning Silver in TheWishingShelfAwards 2012. The second novel, Finding Mother, was released in October 2013.
Finding Mother by Anne Allen is a post from Awesome Gang
- Where the Bible Contradicts Creationists
K. Scott Schaeffer is the author of the Bible study website, www.biblicalfreedom.com, which contains studies that examine every Bible verse pertaining to each given Christian topic. Scott grew up in Bechtelsville, PA and has since resided in Nashville TN, Bethlehem PA, Audubon NJ, and now Conshohocken PA. Scott is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, but has also been active in the PCA, Assemblies of God, Southern Baptist, UCC, non-denominational, Bible Fellowship, and Methodist denominations at various points in his life. Scott's hobbies include frequent rail-to-trails bicycle excursions, stargazing with his 10-inch diameter Dobsonian telescope in the mountains of central PA, attending NFL games, and, of course, writing and Bible study.
Where the Bible Contradicts Creationists is a post from Awesome Gang
- The Start-up Guide for Opening, Remodeling & Running a Successful Beauty Salon by Jeff Grissler
Jeff Grissler has been where you are and understands the inner workings of the salon industry and what leads to success as a salon owner. As a business owner, he understands the business landscape and what owners can expect and guides them to success. Jeff is a partner of and the National Sales Manager for Quest Resources, one of the salon industry’s leading financing companies for furniture and equipment. His career in finance began on Wall Street and he has been involved in the multimillion dollar beauty industry for over 20 years. Jeff and Eric have assisted over 15,000 salons with equipment financing, purchases and new salon layouts and design. Recognized as top consultants in the beauty industry, their expertise provide the backdrop as authorities on the topic, as they share their combined 50 years of experience in the ultimate resource guidebook for future and current salon owners. Published in many beauty trade magazines, Jeff is setting a new business standard in the beauty industry as we see it today. Jeff has a beauty portfolio of over 600 million dollars in salon financing and a network of over 150 manufacturers, distributors, and vendors. A gifted businessman and consultant, Jeff prides himself on his networking ability to bring people together to share new ideas and explore partnerships and marketing techniques. Through his skilled negotiations, he has convinced the banking industry to lift restrictions from the beauty industry. He has also negotiated contracts and leases with salon owners, spa owners, distributors, manufacturers, and banking management. Eric Ryant is a beauty industry entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in space-planning and design for salons. No stranger to the salon industry, Eric spent many years developing new designs and space plans, getting involved in every facet of the industry. Since the 1980s, Eric has imported salon furniture from many countries, such as Italy, Germany, Holland, and China, bringing in the latest trends and styles for the U.S. market. Prior to writing this book, Eric owned several successful businesses, all involved in the salon industry, from a small chain of beauty stores to a cabinet manufacturing facility. He has also collaborated with companies such as Sally Beauty Supply, L'Oreal, and The Nailco Group. Eric's vision is to help clients create their dream salon with a cost-effective business model and ensure that they stay within budget for the long haul. As part of his successful career, he now teaches and consults with other organizations on how to achieve the same success.
The Start-up Guide for Opening, Remodeling & Running a Successful Beauty Salon by Jeff Grissler is a post from Awesome Gang