Friday, May 4, 2012

MWG Authors--in the Meetup News!

http://www.meetup.com/nashvillewriters/events/62780662/

If you get a chance, please stop by Parnassus Books at 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Saturday, May 5, between 1 and 3 to say hello to three local authors who will be doing readings and signings



Susan Ashley Michael, Deb Simpson and June Hall McCash

Maryland Film Festival unveils comedy based on the HEaven's Gate Cult

The Kook — directed by Nat Livingston Johnson and Gregory Mitnick, this dark comedy was inspired by the Heaven's Gate cult. Sweet and idealistic Fa, a young woman in the cloistered cult of people who all wear yellow sweat suits and bowl haircuts. They're all true believers who are preparing to "depart from Earth" with their leader, when Fa discovers a disconnect. It's a great allegory on the challenge of questioning faith and finding an unexpected answer.

click on the link below to read about all of the films....

ISBN 978-0-9848968-0-6

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

What the heck is metadata?

http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2012/05/self-publishing-basics-introduction-to-metadata/

...you want to find information on a particular topic, or if you want to see what other novels your favorite writer has published, where do you go?
Like most everyone else, you probably do your searching online...

click above to read the full article

Book Festivals connect readers and authors

http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20120502/OPINION02/120501019/Be-sure-check-out-Blue-Ridge-Bookfest?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFrontpage%7Cs
With so many things changing in our lives, what might the future hold for books? Book festivals help readers connect their books with the authors who wrote them. That connection dramatically enriches the reading experience. You can get to know real authors face to face at the fourth annual Blue Ridge Bookfest; one of only five major book festivals in North Carolina.

to read the full story, click on the link above

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

A 5 Star Review from the UK for Closing The Gate!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/AKW3GIVM53JD6/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp


This book is a compelling read. It tells the life story of Jimmy (aka GBBody), the author's brother, who joined the Heaven's Gate group, led by Marshall Herff Applewhite, whose 39 members committed mass suicide in 1997....

to read the entire review click on the link above

This is the 6th Five Star Review for Closing The Gate!