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HERE'S TODAY'S BOOK OF THE DAY!
Because today is Mother's Day, instead of a posting a book blurb for ...AND THE WHIPPOORWILL SANG, a memoir written by Micki Peluso, I asked the author to write about what she got out of writing her, at times hilarious, at times heartbreaking memoir - and she was kind enough to oblige me.
While writing the book was something I had sworn to do as a promise to the one I lost, it was both blessing and bane. There were times when I laughed and times when I cried—just like my readers.As some of you know, many supernatural events happened as I finished the book.Parts of the book seemed written by someone other than me and while I was happy and relieved to finally write, ‘The end’, that was also painful.I had brought my daughter back to life while writing of her funny, wonderful life and in ending it; I lost her, yet again.
Now that I have marketed and sold the book for the past six months, I’ve been blessed with remarkable happenings.I knew the book would both entertain and move many people, but I had no idea to what extent.I have been pleased and amazed by the amount of letters, e-mails, and phone calls I get from readers.This book has been able to ease their pain, promise them hope, and comfort them in their own trials. I never saw that coming and it continues to astound me.
I have boys, aged fifteen and up, to older men at eighty-two reading the book and finding something in it for them. I had imagined my audience would be strictly women with children, but that has not been the case.Teachers and librarians from her High School write me with their own remembrances of her, as well as her classmates and friends. Many, after reading the book go to her gravesite and leave flowers. Some of them e-mail with stories and experiences with Noelle that I never knew, and for that I am grateful.
Again, I am overcome by these things.Some, having known her long ago, are torn between wanting to read the book and afraid to trust their emotions.What was started as a promise has become a fulfillment far beyond my wildest expectations. I could ask nothing greater than to have this book make a difference in the lives of those who read it.
Knowing that some who read this book may become more aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, and more importantly, realize that life is made up of choices—choices which dictate life and death—inspires me to want to write more books. Having teenagers read the book is another blessing, as they realize that teenagers from 1959 to today are basically the same.I pray that they will, with help from this book, stop and take responsibly for the both their safety and the lives of others.As proud and humbled as I am from the reaction to . . . AND THE WHIPPOORWILL SANG, I believe that somewhere in another realm, Noelle is smiling.
To enter for your chance at an autographed copy of today's Book of the Day, read the excerpt posted on May 10th over on Micki Peluso's Blog to find out what her husband Butch did to keep their nosey landlady out of their apartment. And while you're there, wish her a happy Mother's Day. Email the answer to AuthorIsland at yahoo.com along with your name and address. Please put Book of the Day in the subject line - Good luck!
For a list of winners for our Book A Day Giveaway, go to our winners' page.
New Book Is Mom's Answer To The Nanny Diaries
Mom's the Word tells author E.M. Stoddard's inspirational life story, from growing up in a family of nine children to the challenges of life as a working single mom.
As the third of nine children in a tight-knit Catholic family, author E.M. Stoddard learns how to be resilient early in life. Although her childhood has many happy memories, Stoddard is determined not to re-live her mother's life - burdened with too much responsibility and dependent on an emotionally distant husband.
Soon after her high school graduation, Stoddard marries her boyfriend Patrick, whose personal problems begin to cause trouble for the couple almost immediately. As the years go by, Patrick's behavior continues to deteriorate, and divorce becomes the only logical choice.
After the dissolution of her marriage, Stoddard's life changes dramatically. With the responsibilities of a new job, a mortgage, and most importantly, her nine-year-old son, Matt, Stoddard can't rely on her ex-husband to provide support. She has to do it on her own.
Since her new position requires extensive travel, Stoddard decides that live-in help is an absolute necessity. But finding a trustworthy, dependable nanny becomes an educational experience as she hires a total of seven individuals over the next few years, most with qualities that make them less-than-ideal child care providers.
Mom's the Word: A Memoir of Love and Survival tells the inspiring and often humorous story of Stoddard's experiences as she, her son and their fat beagle survive the craziness, heartache, fear, joy, and personal growth that come with life's challenges.
"From a working single mother, a colorful account of the struggles and triumphs of raising her son while maintaining her sanity. The generally sophisticated and congenial prose style and anecdotal structure make for a pleasant read." - Kirkus Discoveries.
A New Supernatural Mystery Hits The Cyber Shelves
Scepter Rand is a beautiful psychic who heads up "The Spookies," a paranormal investigation team with a truckload of modern ghost-hunting equipment. Assisted by the spirit of her late butler, Fishwick, Spector and her two partners, ex-police officer Pete Brennan and wheeler-dealer Kevin Keeley, are hot on the trail of a dangerous poltergeist. Their investigation leads them to the northern moors of England and Melmerby Manor, a brooding 18th century estate overflowing with pirated DVDs. When the DVDs are swapped for a dead body, The Spookies team is fingered for the crime.
Now they must race against time to prove their innocence by trying to make sense of ghostly text messages, crazed drivers determined to run them off the road and an enraged spirit seeking revenge for his untimely death. Their investigation draws them into a world of seedy mobsters, millionaire pirated movie producers, a gutter journalist looking for a story at any cost, and the grumbling spirits of an English stately home.
But it's all just another night's work for The Spookies team in this supernatural mystery that will tickle your funnybone while doling out a healthy measure of goosebumps.
Robin Leigh Miller's Second Book In Her Black Smoke Series Released Today
Bizarre dreams haunt Boomer - a.k.a Ben Campbell. Dreams of explosions, smoldering debris and young faces pleading for help in sign language. When he and his team are called in to rescue children taken hostage at a school for the deaf by terrorists, the dreams become clear. Unimaginable horrors await these children if the team doesn't move fast. Stepping out of the mayhem and to his rescue after a severe injury are two fiery redheads, Raya and her mother Hannah. In no time, they burn their way into Boomer's heart.
Raya is a burst of sunshine in his mundane life. Hannah is the other half of himself he didn't know he was looking for. Secrets swirl around the young relationship threatening to rip this ready-made family apart. Boomer will have to come to terms with Hannah's past and present quickly or face the rest of his life alone.
The Chosen One - A New Sci Fi Adventure From DL Mains and Light Sword Publications
What would happen if aliens invaded Earth and tried to dominate it? Could humans and aliens live in harmony, or would chaos reign?
Commander Jesse Sullivan is one of the high-ranking members of the human group known as "The Phoenix".After Jesse's capture by the aliens and her refusal to give up any information about the human defense force, she finds herself summoned by Venturian, Davros of Manderlay.Before long she succumbs to his alien charms and charisma, and it seems the attraction is mutual. After many discussions together, Davros releases Jesse to return to The Phoenix and to propose Davros' desire to form an alliance between the species. If a bond can be formed, Earth can be saved, and between The Phoenix and Davros's group, they can thwart the evil alien forces led by Gar who is hell-bent on ruling the world by his means.
Damon Venizelos has a gift. A Dreamwalker trained by the U.S. government to infiltrate his enemies' dreams, he makes a powerful weapon. When not on the job, Damon uses his talent for the much more enjoyable task of seducing women in their dreams . . .
Master thief Aurora diScipio has a gift, too. Tall or short, young or old, Rory can shapeshift into any human form, making it easy to get what she wants. But lately something is missing, and stealing isn't as satisfying as it used to be. Rory is plagued by hot and heavy dreams, only to wake up completely aroused, craving something - someone she can't just go out and steal.
When Damon's agency summons him to help find a missing bomb, possibly in the hands of terrorists, they also need a qualified thief. Damon is only too happy to track down Rory, especially if she's the sensual beauty he remembers. But Rory keeps slipping out of his net, in her dreams and in reality. Soon both predator and prey crave a real-life connection - drawing them ever closer to something hotter than their wildest dreams . . . in this steamy intrigue by Kathleen Dante
During a storm in the marshes of Southern Louisiana, Rachel Thierry finds herself seeking shelter in an old cabin, never dreaming a childhood friend now resides there. Etienne Broussard's trip into New Orleans was curtailed and he returns home to find Rachel sound asleep in front of the fireplace. All softness and curves, and with a sexual hunger as deep as his own, Rachel is everything he ever wanted in a woman. Outside the storm rages as Rachel and Etienne push the boundaries of friendship and their passions erupt into a fiery inferno that will forever change their lives.
Samanatha Taylor expected the erotic art book to offer her an escape, not release Master Giacomo. Italian, hunky and a skilled Master, Giacomo is a triple-threat devoted to giving Sam the ultimate pleasure as his submissive. Having let one man control her life, Sam was damned if she'd let another do it, no matter how he made her body burn. But Giacomo IS damned, and if he fails, he really will go to Hell.
Catch Rally Fever With This New Black Velvet Seductions Release
Marley Prescott's father vanished. Then her sister left her son on Marley's doorstep and disappeared into the night on the back of a Harley with a man Marley had never seen before.
With the child dependant on her, Marley loaded her car with supplies and headed to Sturgis, South Dakota for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally where painting leathers during that one feverish week could earn her enough money to support herself and her child for months.
Rally with its undercurrent of sex and danger made Marley uneasy and restless long before she met Luke and long before she learned he shared a past with her sister and a claim to the child she loved as her own.
But when murder stuck close to home and the evidence pointed to someone close to her, Marley didn't know who to trust.
Don't forget AuthorIsland has a different book up for grabs EVERY SINGLE DAY on the home page and we post so many new contests each month, we had to create two contest pages! So after ...
Don't forget AuthorIsland has a different book up for grabs EVERY SINGLE DAY on the home page and we post so many new contests each month, we had to create two contest pages! So after you'v...
Mom's the Word tells author E.M. Stoddard's inspirational life story, from growing up in a family of nine children to the challenges of life as a working single mom. As the third of nine chil...
Mom's the Word tells author E.M. Stoddard's inspirational life story, from growing up in a family of nine children to the challenges of life as a working single mom. As the third of nine chil...
Because today is Mother's Day, instead of a posting a book blurb for ...AND THE WHIPPOORWILL SANG, a memoir written by Micki Peluso, I asked the author to write about what she got out of writing ...
Spring has officially sprung here at the Island with new prizes popping up all over the place! In case you don't know, we give A BOOK AWAY EVERY SINGLE DAY! So, make sure you check back daily to see what great book we have up for grabs. Not to mention we also have TWO contest pages with new contests added all the time, so check back often! If you want to be the first to learn about the great books, contests and goings on over here at the Island, 
Scepter Rand is a beautiful psychic who heads up "The Spookies," a paranormal investigation team with a truckload of modern ghost-hunting equipment. Assisted by the spirit of her late butler, Fishwick, Spector and her two partners, ex-police officer Pete Brennan and wheeler-dealer Kevin Keeley, are hot on the trail of a dangerous poltergeist. Their investigation leads them to the northern moors of England and Melmerby Manor, a brooding 18th century estate overflowing with pirated DVDs. When the DVDs are swapped for a dead body, The Spookies team is fingered for the crime. 
The second book in 
Marley Prescott's father vanished. Then her sister left her son on Marley's doorstep and disappeared into the night on the back of a Harley with a man Marley had never seen before. 
