In real life, when we hear of someone doing something bizarre or out of character, we often wonder, “What on earth possessed him to do that?” And, if we know the person, we might even think “That’s not like him.” But, since we know that he did it, we have no choice but to shrug our shoulders, shake our heads, accept it and move on. It happened; it’s a fact. In real life.

In fiction, writers don’t have that luxury. If one of our characters behaves in…

My Book Review of Binding Arbitration by Elizabeth Marx. This amazing story will tug at your heartstrings. http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/binding-arbitration-by-elizabeth-marx.html…

One Million Moms Urges Toys ‘R’ Us to Remove Archie Comic on Gay Marriage

By Jason Boog on February 28, 2012 10:01 PM

The conservative group One Million Moms is urging Toys ‘R’ Us to stop stocking an Archie Comics issue that features a gay wedding.

In issue 16 of the Life with Archie series, Kevin Keller, Archie Comics’ first openly gay character, gets married to his boyfriend. One Million Moms has created a form letter for parents to email to the toy store.

The…

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Stella Vance, Ecuador

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Dancing with Duality: Confessions of a Free Spirit

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Stella Vance is the author of Dancing with Duality: Confessions of a Free Spirit, a memoir dealing with a woman who faced eating disorders, divorce, betrayal, physical abuse, abortion, date rape, and more--but found that life is just a game…

Not really.

At least, not yet.

With mega-book chains closing their doors (Borders) and online booksellers battling for eBook domination, authors are faced with the daunting task of connecting with their readers. How do we get our print books out there? How do we connect with our digital readers?

Here's the thing: I love to write.

Along with that, I truly enjoy meeting fans and aspiring authors. So, I will take every opportunity to get out there and meet some great…

This is a book for those who love True Crime, Cop on the Beat stories. It gives you a bird’s eye view (or should I say a hidden camera view?) as a Cop makes his rounds.

Exciting, scary, sad and sometimes darn right funny, Fortier recounts some of the calls he was on when a Constable On Patrol (Cop).

Dare I say without having been a cop, that this book could be used by anyone who wants to be a real cop, one who is ready to serve the people and be more than someone carrying a gun…

Whether you've had the experience of going to war, which far too many American citizens have, or have stayed cleared of that ugly business, Cherries is a book that will ring true in many ways. It is a story of the Vietnam War, told by a “grunt” on the front lines. It successfully captures the way it must have been when groups of young males were thrown together, largely against their will, and put into an incredibly hostile environment.

Cherries makes a pretty clear statement that…

My Book Review of The Replacement Wife by Eileen Goudge. This hauntingly beautiful novel was released today, and it will leave your emotions spent! http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/replacement-wife-by-eileen-goudge.html…

My Book Review of Downtown Green by Judy Christie. This is the 5th book in the Green series about the southern small town residents of Green, Louisiana. A lighthearted, fun and entertaining Christian Fiction novel. http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/downtown-green-by-judy-christie.html…

Today's Virtual book Tour Event: Book Review of Farsighted by Emlyn Chand. This in a fascinating YA / Paranormal novel that will entertain your imagination. http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/farsighted-by-emlyn-chand.html…

My Book Review of Favorable Conditions by Kathleen Kole. This is a lighthearted feel good story about a middle aged woman who redefines the direction of her life after becoming an empty nester. http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/favorable-conditions-by-kathleen-kole.html…

I’ve wanted to be a published author since I was a little girl. Like most girls my age, I read every Judy Bolton and Nancy Drew mystery; they were among my most prized possessions. When I was ten years old, I submitted a poem I’d written to my Sunday school magazine. I can still remember how thrilled I was when I saw my name printed under the title. My first byline! Now, many years later (no need to tell how many), I…

What I truly loved about this book was that Endicott doesn’t leave out a single aspect of the growing conflict. We have the angry colonists who think the new tax requirements are excessive and unfair, the English patriots in the colonies who think the dissenters are simply ungrateful, the short-tempered Royal Governor who started out with good ideals and then lost his way, the British tax collectors who will do anything to make money and gain the Governor’s favour, the French paladins who…

The power of positive thinking, changing attitudes, embracing your inner strength, seizing control over your life, not letting others dictate your productivity or happiness; these and many more are the themes of “How to get anything you want”. Poole builds on concepts designed to help the reader recognize those situations and inner barriers that hinder a person from progressing, or better said, from achieving their desires and goals. The book provides insight into what may be issues in your…

Today's Virtual Book Tour Event: My Book Review of Voices of the Dead by Peter Leonard. This is spine chilling historical suspense thriller! Also hosting a Book Contest Giveaway of Peter's next novel, All He Saw Was The Girl ~ March 23 - April 11, 2012! http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/voices-of-dead-by-peter-leonard.html…

My Book Review of She Tells All by Judah Lee Davis. This is not your typical chick lit story! http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/she-tells-all-by-judah-lee-davis.html…

"Dinosaur George" Blasing

I am very excited by this! "Dinosaur George" has written the foreword for The Secret Queen, which will be available in about 75 days.

This is the first of my novels to have a foreword and who better since the third book of The Empyrical Tales has dinosaurs in it.

I contacted Mr. Blasing a while back with the aim of him verifying some of my dinosaur facts. When I go into classrooms, I tell the students that a huge part of writing fiction is doing…

How do writers choose the titles for their novels? When I think of some of my favorite authors, Mary Higgins Clark comes immediately to mind. She often uses the titles of old songs. For example, You Belong to Me, Let Me Call You Sweetheart and All Around the Town. James Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club Series starts with 1st to Die and is up to The 10th Anniversary. And, Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone mystery series utilizes the alphabet: A is for Alibi through the latest, V…

My Book Review of The Priest And The Peaches by Larry Peterson. This is a heartwarming and inspirational story for the whole family. http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/priest-and-peaches-by-larry-peterson.html…

My Book Review of The Fat Chick Works Out! by Jeanette DePatie. A great new fitness program for everyone, suited for your individual needs! http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/fat-chick-works-out-by-jeanette-depatie.html…