In The Author's Corner With Etienne

Born Fernando Teixeira de Camargo, F. T. Camargo, of Italian-Brazilian descent, resides in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America. An award-winning architect, he also studied Arts and Media and has a post degree in Economics and MBA in e-commerce. A travel enthusiast, he has published a travel book - Rio, Maravilha! A strong affinity with animals has led him to a deep involvement in causes for their protection and freedom. For many years he has been practicing yoga and meditation and studying the Kabbalah. His exploration of spiritual teachings motivated a commitment to self-development which in turn created a new path and goal in life. Shanti and the Magic Mandala was born from this inner journey. Shanti and the Magic Mandala won the Bronze Medal at 2014 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards.

Times: 10:00 am EST / 11:00 am AST  Check your Time Zone for your local time. Here's what Chauncey Wyatt, Director of ViikL Books, has to say, "Authors, want to sell more books? Then convert to HD Audio Book because they allow your readers to experience the emotion of your writing in High Definition sound." Why go audio? Because you have Huge Market and Low Competition! In 2013, audio books sold more than $1.2 Billion in retail with less than 1% of all authors having their own audio book. Besides that, you have: 100% of the Profits! The average book can cost $4 to $9 per copy. With audio books, there is no cost per book sold. You keep 100% of the profit. Lower Production Cost! The average cost to write, publish and market a book is $4,500.00. With our services, you'll spend less than $500 including initial marketing. No Fees, Keep 100% of Profits. You keep 100% of every sale made. Sell your books for $1 or $20.00. You will keep 100% of the profits. Easier Marketing! We will create an audio sample of you

Times: 11:00 a.m. (EST) / 12:00 noon (AST) Check your Time Zone Author Sylvia Stein began her path to writing when she joined the Writer’s Group on LinkedIn 750 in 2012. She continued her journey by creating short stories, which were published, in the Giant Tales Anthology series. While obtaining her Master’s degree at Southern New Hampshire University online Author Stein built a solid foundation with her colleagues who encouraged her to continue on her writing. That’s when Closure was born. With the help of her editor, Closure grew from a short story to a full novella that Author Stein is excited to share. Closure is her debut book as a solo writer. To quote author Stein, “This is the first of many to come.” Book Description: Garrison James had it all. He had a beautiful family and one loving home. Together, he and his wife, Lila, built a successful ranch and construction company. His world changed the day he lost his wife to cancer. He turned to the bottle and became a monster. Sara, his daughter, tri

Times: 6:30 pm Central Time / 8:30 pm Atlantic Standard Time Check your time Time Zone. Have you ever heard of a woman who deals with her man chasing other women for money? Well, meet Erica. Erica had it rough since she was born. Determined to get away from the hell hole she was in, she ran away at age 16 with nowhere to go.  After an altercation at a restaurant, she met a man who would change her life forever.  Take a ride with Erica, Carlos, and his crew as they learn that friendships aren’t always what they seem, and what looks good ain’t always what you think.  There is laughter, lies, betrayal, and life lessons in this page-turning spectacle. 

Charlita Schuster is one of a kind when it comes to developing the potential of children. A former dancer & founder of her dance studio, Music in Motion School of Higher Dance Education, Charlita goes all out for the children in her hometown of Fredericksted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. An invitation to participate in a dance concert at Disney World allows 5 of her young students to participate in a televised Christmas event by ABC TV.  Charlita has always been closely associated with our local youth. She's the guiding force behind providing professional dance training to the children of the Virgin Islands. Charlita’s career was molded from an early age. Her family moved from native St. Croix to New York City where she was able to take advantage of the available opportunities. From an early age she trained with the Children’s Ballet at Carnegie Hall & graduated from the NY High School of Performing Arts. Performing with the Dance Theatre of Harlem & the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre event

Cardia, one of the many continents in the realm of Edafos, has remained relatively peaceful after 300 Years of War, a war to conquer the land started by the god-like beings called Divines. Through unimaginable pain and suffering, peace had been achieved, though for only a little more than a century. Now as corrupt Kings and religious struggles arise, one boy whose path was set to conquer Cardia rebels against the ideals of his people. He forges his way across the land, coming at odds with many trials. Will he and his band of friends change the fate of Edafos, as well as their own, or will they simply follow the path that was laid out for them? Visit Howard O. A. Jones at www.Facebook.com/EdafosSaga

Times: 1:00 pm EST / 2:00 pm AST Check the time in your time zone! Yassin Hall comes from humble beginnings that would make most people throw in the towel, but her journey is one that demonstrates how important perseverance and determination are to reaching one’s destiny. She’s a mother, dance mom, fashionista, model manager, real estate mogul, celebrity stylist, entrepreneur, life mentor, speaker, now Author. She is Yassin Hall, a U.S. Virgin Islander. However, Hall’s true passion has always been tied to fashion and clothing, as she began modeling in her teen years and designing. From the age of 12 , she was raised by her maternal grandmother & paternal uncle after her mother suffered a mental breakdown in front of her; the day that changed her life forever. She wants her story as a child living with a mother with mental illness to raise awareness and help others. Mental illness in many communities is taboo and unspoken. She feels that cycle should be broken so others suffering with depression, anxiet

Valerie Kote-Tawia has been writing captivating stories since she discovered her gift early in her youth. A former Alternative School teacher, she walked away from the security of that job to pursue her true passion: writing. Valerie has managed to merge the expression of her gift with the burden on her heart for youth; creating compelling work that entertains and transforms lives.  The success of her first self-produced and directed teen stage play, Would You Be Left, propelled her on the journey of creating the teen book series, Set Apart. Set Apart chronicles the drama-filled lives of five friends as their experiences inspire them to reset the "norm" and persuade others to live as they were created and called...set apart. It is a series about tough decisions, mistakes, second chances and forgiveness. It’s a series that keeps it real (and right). There is no topic off-limits. Valerie's vision is to revolutionize the entertainment industry by captivating young audiences with books, magazines, TV and film t

Ci Ci always loved to write. She remembers really enjoying learning to write cursive in second grade, and writing her first chapter book in the fifth grade. Upon graduation from the University of Florida in 2012, she was lucky to be able to publish her first book, "Love Poem Part 1" the following year. Born and raised in Florida, where she has lived here all my life, Ci Ci is excited to share her passion for poetry and writing with readers, as well as introduce a new form of poetry, interlude poetry, with her style of writing.  Also a member of POETIC, she performs the poetry and interpretive dance and is gearing up for their next performance in January, 2015 when it will be hosted by Life Amplified events.  Please contact Ci Ci via Facebook under Ci Ci Keenan or find her on Instagram @CICI_KEENAN to stay updated on book releases, poetry performances, and more.

May 25th, 2014 marked the 2-year anniversary since Chris and his team, Darren, Crooks, and Tara started Project A. While creating Journey of Kahn, they embarked on a wonderful journey of self-discovery and empowerment. In the year, they made a full script for Journey of Kahn, plus music and a vast collection of concept art. They have received support from companies in the Virgin Islands and South Africa, hoping to increase worldwide support. They have also created a children's book Lumeh in both paperback and e-book formats. They have also partnered with a host of young Caribbean writers and artists in order to have a "factory" of talented people to create even more books. Their second children's book is Julie's Puppies. Chris' team, young aspiring artists, musicians, and visionaries ambitious and determined to make their projects become reality through hard work and your support, demonstrated wonderful dedication to his vision. Visit Chris at: www.facebook.com/ProjectAJourneyOfKahn

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Time Zones: 2:00 pm (EST) / 3:00 pm (AST) Check your time zone. Amanda (Mandee) Burgess, born Amanda Inez Johnson uses the pen name, Inez Lola, to pay tribute to her late grandmothers who molded her into the woman she is today. Grandmother Inez taught her to have compassion for others and, as her comforter, she would often sing Amanda to sleep. Even though Amanda didn't get to spend a lot of time with her Granny Lola, she did learn from her what it was to be a virtuous Child of God. According to Amanda, "She kept her house in order. I never heard her cuss or gossip. And she was an awesome cook. One of her greatest qualities was her faithfulness to God coupled with a powerful prayer life." Holding a Bachelor and a Master of Science from North Carolina Central University, Amanda specializes in identifying the source of problematic behavior that leads to criminality. Additionally, she is skilled in assessing the risks and needs of individuals who display patterns of criminal behavior. As the mother of three,

A multi-talented entrepreneur, April Thomas is the author of a book series called "Endurance", published in 2009. With her incredible inspiration and creativity, she still manages to explore her natural gift of designing her own line of Embellish jewelry, costume drawing/sewing, and a passion for photography. April Thomas knows how to tap into a woman's essence of beauty and imagination while having time to serve as an advocate in the Native American culture, community, and children. Her newest endeavor, a magazine, Independent Artists Magazine, is now accepting submissions from all children's book authors, books on parental advice, and articles on anything that has to do with encouraging our children to read etc... Send all submissions to: submit@ascensionartists.com

Time: 7:00 pm EST/8:00 AST! Check your time zone! Author Nisha L (formerly Author Smply Gorjs) is currently in school seeking her degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology but in the midst of her busy schedule, she always finds time to write. Writing is her first passion as she was inspired to write at a very young age by her mother who did a lot of poetry writing and skits. She would write for churches, school plays, and personal use; even earning a few awards in the process. Author Nisha L was so intrigued by her mother's ability to bring characters and scenes to life through a pen and paper that it was only natural for her to follow in her mother's footsteps. Author Nisha L started off writing poetry and as she got older, the need to share with the world her talent through story became inevitable. Writing is something that she loves to do and she hopes that you all will enjoy these beautiful works of Urban Fiction that she is creating for years to come; because she plans to be around for a very long t

Chris Henry, a novice author based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the new kids on the block who is bringing fresh perspectives about everyday life to the written page. His debut novel, Out of Work, homes in on the humor in real-life, on-the-job circumstances. This novel was born out of his belief that he can find “the funny” in almost any situation. In Out of Work, Chris introduces megalomaniacal bosses, crazy co-workers, itty bitty paychecks, and much more. He explores unexpected family dynamics, like unstable relatives and finances. In all that, he somehow manages to find the laughter. Out of Work will keep you rolling from cover to cover. So be ready to enjoy this honest and light-hearted gem, Out of Work at Amazon.com

Let's say "Hello!" to 3 authors from Boss Lady Publishing: * 6:00 pm (EST)/7:00 pm (AST) - S. Chameleon, "The Lordess" of Boss Lady Publishing, received her unique name because, likened to a chameleon, she has a highly developed ability to change or adapt her writing style to quench a reader's insatiable thirst. S. Chameleon, born in Saginaw, Michigan, moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where she flourishes. S. Chameleon has always been a "Boss" as a wife and a mother of 2. Writing is a talent she never took for granted. When she realized she had a story to tell, she carefully adapted her pen for the challenge. * 6:30 pm (EST)/7:30 pm (AST) - Boo Jackson, born in Kansas City, Kansas, is the oldest of 3 children. Growing up in Wyandotte County, the roughest and poorest county in Kansas, Boo endured her fair share of hardships and still managed to graduate ith honors from Wyandotte High School in 2002. Her entrance into college to study Psychology and Social Work was curtailed to satisfy her burning desire to sh

Travel with Africah, the newest of the endeavors of Africah Harrigan, is a weekly blog that features activities, events, and fun things that she has done while traveling. Throughout her years of traveling, Africah has often found that people are a lot more enthusiastic to explore or try new things once they venture out from their hometown. However, they are the same people, who often overlook the beauty and attractions of their hometown and will probably opt to remain homebodies or follow a daily routine. Whether you are a traveler or not, her philosophy is to “Live Life like a Tourist!” No matter where you are. By this, she means to explore new activities, attend a variety of events, or tantalize your taste buds with a new delicacy. Each place is unique. For instance, you can drive on a highway in Portland, Oregon that is parallel to snow-capped mountains, or drive alongside the aqua blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the waterfront in downtown Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands! Sit back, relax and jo

Patricia K McCarthy is Ottawa’s fang queen. Her Crimson series of vampire novels tell the unconventional love story of Samuel and Magdalene Crimson, and are part-blood bath and part-bubble bath. Her writing teases readers to make it to the end of each chapter alive. Patricia was riding the vampire wave before there was one, which accounts for her flirtation with the dark art of satire. Read her Crimson series and you may never feel the same again as you walk the streets of Ottawa when the sun goes down. As an indie publisher, Patricia’s knowledge of the business has been honed over the past fifteen years. Her interest in writing showed itself at six years of age. She has attended workshops on the fundamentals of writing, editing, and promotion, as well as having published three collections of passionate erotic poetry. Her work has been published in the U.K., Canada, and the U.S. In the beginning, her poetry evolved to short vampire stories and these in turn inspired her to begin the Crimson vampire series, w

Born in Panama in 1972, Kai came to New York in 1981 with her mother. She discovered her writing gift as a junior at Boys & Girls High School when an English teacher gave her an assignment to develop a story from just one paragraph and since then, her pen was hot. Through the years, Kai continued to write any and everything not only to keep her gift alive but also for therapeutic reasons. She decided to pen the first 3 chapters of Alani’s Bigger Hustle. Only after she submitted the first 3 chapters did she decide to write the rest of the book “just to see what I would do with it”. “This story literally lived inside of me since I was 12 years old, it grew up with me and I knew one day it would be out in the world for all to see, it just had to!” Kai, first signed to a publishing house in August 2008, was ready to be published in October 2010 when she discovered the company was not all ready to release her book. On Facebook, Kai found Twenty First Street Urban Editing & Publishing, LLC, that brought

Author Keshia Robertson hails from Toronto, Canada where she writes fresh sensual to erotic contemporary romance with a multicultural twist. When she isn't crafting stories of sexy heroes and witty heroines, she can be found on Twitter, @startswithakesh or on her website, www.startswithakesh.com, discussing her preferred writing techniques or the latest episode of a Korean drama. Excerpt for Just As Good - 4 days before Christmas: Evan Hermes traded in romance for pragmatism when he suggested marriage at their New Year's Eve party to his girlfriend, Kitt Preston. It was a “suggestion” which wasn’t well received by the love of his life. Though it’s taken him most of the year to figure out the perfect proposal, this time romance is front and center to obtain a yes! Kitt has been in love with Evan ever since he asked her out during their first year of college. Tall, handsome, and a family man, Evan is the kind of person that most women would be falling over themselves to marry…but not her. Kitt is only willing