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Angela Ambroise (Reviewer)
I'm a 40 something
wife, and I'm the mother of 7 children who also
happen to be my "students." I'm an aspiring
writer who "loves to learn for learning sake,"
hence my love for books.
For the past 15 years, I've assisted my husband
in the operation of our small home based business,
and at present I'm working on two blogs for
our company, to bring it into the 21st Century
standards.
Before my journey into home school and becoming
a stay-at-home mother, my love was (still is
I'm very active in the political arena—volunteering)
politics. Years back I worked for a State Senator
and assisted in researching and writing his
speeches. The Senator was the one who noticed
my gift with words and paid for my first year
of journalism courses at a local college. Since
that time, I've been a student of: Writer's
Online Workshop on and off.
I'm a fan of The Investigation Discovery Channel
and I'm obsessively fascinated with learning
about and understanding Personality Disorders,
particularly: passive-aggressive, narcissism,
and psychopath...some Borderline Personality
Disorders too.
Be sure to visit my blogs at
GodAndMyTalks.blogspot.com and
CrimeAndFiction.wordpress.com.
Reviews:
I enjoy many genres; however, I tend to lean
favorable toward Christian, spiritual, devotionals,
bible-study and the like. I'm also passionate
about crime, fiction, mystery, historical fiction,
biographies, politics, and classical literature.
I'm also very green oriented and enjoy anything
having to do with "organic" and/or "natural."
I'm not that fond of science fiction. |
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Barbara Buhrer (Reviewer)
I am a retired
librarian with one son and two grandchildren.
Reviews:
Mysteries, legal thrillers, espionage, regencies,
historical, naval, true history |
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Beth McKenzie (Reviewer)
I am a Nuclear
Engineer with fantasies of owning a B&B,
training horses, and writing for fun. I am currently
contracted to analyze and document the safety
envelope for a nuclear enrichment facility in
New Mexico. All of this technical writing and
reviewing sure is handy, but there has to be
more! I have been married for about 20 years
to Don who is a Village Public Safety Officer
in Western Alaska. Together we "share" a transient
lifestyle with 4 horses, 5 dogs, as well as
scads of cats and goldfish. I read almost anything
I can get my hands on except terror-for-the-sake-of-terror
type books. With the indulgence of the site
coordinator I will be reviewing both fiction
and non-fiction for Myshelf and pray that my
efforts will add to your reading enjoyment.
Reviews:
Various and some audiobooks |
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Beverly Rowe (Reviewer
& Columnist: Babes
to Teens)
Bev is the
mother of 6, with 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
She is a small business owner and internet enterpreneur
who lives in the last frontier of Alaska, and
loves to travel and write.
Reviews:
Mystery/Suspense, horror, historical novels,
children's books of all age levels... and hysterical
novels, like like Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen,
and some nonfiction, especially history and
biography. |
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Robert (Bob) Walch (Reviewer)
After spending
nearly four decades in the classroom Bob Walch
has "retreated" to his study where he reads,
reviews and reminiscences about the good old
days (the 1960s).
Reviews:
A wide range of things, from children's picture
books to mysteries
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Brenda Weeaks (Owner, Audio
Reviewer
/ Site Coordinator)
I'm married
with two grown kids. I work full-time and run
MyShelf.Com. I've earned a Bachelor degree in
English and an Associate degree in American
Sign Language. I chose to major in English because
I love to read and write, BUT unlike most English
majors I dislike BIG WORDS. Readers will find
my reviews simple and honest.
Reviews:
Audio books of all kinds. Mystery: (Historical
& British). Romance & some nonfiction. |
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C.R. Lindemer (Review
editor and occasional reviewer)
I’m the editor of True Cow
Tales: Literary Sketches and Stories by Farmers,
Ranchers, and Dairy Princesses (reviewed
at this site) and the author of the children’s
picture book Beauly the Donkey-Mooing Beltie.
My editorial services business is Boston Road
Communications. My poetry has been published
in Sabella Press’s book Unhoused Voices
and in FARMING Magazine. In my spare
time, I tend to some critters and gardens on
a picturesque historic New England farmstead.
Boston Road Communications Website
Reviews:
Various |
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Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban
(Reviewer)
I was born in Galicia (Northern
Spain), a land of rolling hills and green valleys
surrounded by the ocean, thought in medieval
times to be 'Finisterre,' the place where the
world came to an end.
I have a Ph.D. in Biology and
worked in research for over ten years. Currently
I work as a freelance writer and translator
(English <—>Spanish).
My YA fantasy Two Moon Princess
about my experiences between Spain and the New
World (California) was published in 2007 by
Tanglewood Press. Its sequel, The King in
the Stone, takes place in 718 Celtic Spain
and is scheduled for publication in 2010.
I have also published four non-fiction
books Heroin, Ritalin, Mad
Cow Disease, and Lung Cancer (Chelsea
House).
Be sure to visit my
Web Site and
Blog.
Reviews:
When reading for fun, I read Young Adult, Historical
Fiction and Fantasy. |
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Carol Ann Culbert
Johnson (Reviewer and Columnist:
Between
the Pages)
I am the proud author of nineteen
(19) short stories for Black Romance, Bronze
Thrills, Jive Magazine, True Black Experience,
Black Confessions and True Black Experience
Magazines. My debut novel, I Confess
was published/released on December 18, 2004
and my second novel, Everything and More
will be published/released on January 16, 2006.
I have about six more novels in progress. I
am 43 years old, and I live in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
My passion is writing and reading. My
Website.
Reviews:
Romances
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Carolyn
Howard-Johnson (Reviewer, Columnist:
Back to Literature)
I once offended
a fellow who was graduated from USC (University
of Southern California) because I didn't
mention it, so I'm mentioning it. I've also
done post graduate work in writing at
UCLA, Glendale Community College and Cambridge.
I am a columnist for the Pasadena Star News,
do occasional movie reviews for the Glendale
News-Press, and am a contributing editor at
Home Decor Buyer, a national trade magazine.
I've also done editorial work for The Salt Lake
Tribune, Good Housekeeping Magazine and was
a publicist for Eleanor Lambert, a fashion publicity
house in New York City. My first Novel,
This Is The Place, and my second
book, Harkening: A Collection of Stories
Remembered are both prize-winners.
They are now available at Amazon.com and your
local bookstores. Be sure to visit My
Website
Reviews:
Poetry, classics, biography, memoirs,
and books for and about writers. |
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Claudia VanLydegraf (Reviewer)
I am a single
mother of 3 adult children, grandmother of 2,
live and have my own business in Reno, NV. I
have one published book, Notes from Nobody,
a book about the ramifications of adoption;
currently being revised and getting ready to
republish with a new publisher. A second book
in the works, tentatively titled: Please
SOMEONE Find Me, a True Crime cold case
murder, from 1939 that is shaping up to be a
real whodunit, and a genealogical book about
my family history, From the Footprints of
Kings in the works. I published a community
newspaper (weekly) for 4 years called Coyote
News. I am a jack of all trades, have been
an avid reader all my life, and like most book
types, however am not really keen on SciFi-Fant-Space-Alien
type stuff. Prefer Historical Fiction, Historical
Romance, things with the ring of truth and believability
to them. Am honored to again be a recipient
of inclusion in Marquis Who's Who in America
for the 2nd year standing 2004 and 2005, and
Marquis Who's Who in the World for the 1st year
in 2005. Please see my websites:
NotesfromNobody -
www.marquiswhoswho.net/claudiabethturnervanlydegraf/
- AuthorsDen.com
- My Den
Reviews:
Historical Fiction, Historical Romance,
Mysteries that have a bit of real history, like
Clive Cussler, Novels like anything of the sort
that Michner, Wouk, Colleen McCoullgh, Jean
Auel, some crime novels that are based on true
events, Leon Uris type books, Prefer real life
type stories. Pretty open to most anything,
except Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Space Ship stuff. No
Erotica, please. |
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Cornelia Amiri (Review Editor)
My articles
have have appeared in more than a dozen magazines
and I write a monthly column for Savvy Click.
I have two historical romance novels published
with Awe-Struck E-books, The Fox Prince
and One Heart, One Way. My third book,
a paranormal romance, Danger is Sweet,
will be released by Awe-Struck in the fall of
2004. One Heart, One Way was a 2004
Eppie finalist. I teach a monthly writing class
at Leisure Learning in Houston, Texas.
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Chris Querry (Reviewer)
I retired from
the Oklahoma City police department after 27
years and went back to teaching college. I started
teaching in 1974 and have bounced around among
several colleges and universities. Currently,
I teach English, philosophy, theology,and ethics.
I am an ordained minister, live way out in the
Oklahoma woods surrounded by animals (several
I have invited to live here), and travel back
and forth to OKC to teach. I have somewhat a
sentimental bent to my personality. Consequently,
I like historical mysteries and romance novels.
A good nonfiction, however, will not escape
my perusal.
Reviews:
I'll review almost any genre but tend to
stay away from science fiction / science fantasy.
I particularly like romance, historical mystery,
self-help. religion, and everything else but
the space monsters and warlocks. |
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Deb Kincaid (Reviewer, Review
editor)
Among other things, I've worked in the medical
field, been a business owner (with my husband
of 25 years), and been freelance writing for
a while now: one poem, a few short stories,
and dozens of magazine articles and book reviews
published. My website,
PlanetHabit.com (also DebKincaid.com),
publishes my blog and my column, and posts a
couple of my clips.
What I've learned from God's creation and raising
three children in a challenging world has been
the best education for my writing passions;
namely, ecoliving, parenting, and health, which
more often than not converge. I enjoy book reviewing
on these topics, along with crime fiction mysteries
(my weakness!), and will continue as long as
the nice people at MyShelf.com put up with me..
Reviews:
Various, but with a special interest in
environmental themes, especially environmental
health themes, ecoliving, parenting, and health.
Also fiction, especially crime and literary
fiction. |
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Deborah Adams
(Reviewer)
Deborah Adams
writes novels (the Jesus Creek mystery series)
as well as short stories, non-fiction, and of
course, reviews. Recently retired from a career
in social services, she now devotes herself
to reading, napping, and tending to her chickens.
Be sure to visit Deb's
blog |
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Dennis Collins
(Reviewer, Columnist: Between
the Pages)
I am the author of two published mystery novels,
The Unreal McCoy, and the second installment
in this series, Turn Left at September.
Another mystery, The First Domino, is currently
making the rounds of literary agents in hopes
of finding representation. There are three other
full length projects in various stages of construction
as well as plans for several more. My first short
story, "Calvin," was a finalist in the Futures
Magazine, "Twist," contest. I am also an avid
motorcyclist and love any kind of speedsports.
I am a big football fan as well. I live on the
shore of Lake Huron about 100 miles north of Detroit.
Be sure to visit my website
Reviews:
Mysteries |
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Donna Satterlee Ross (Reviewer)
Donna Satterlee Ross is the co-editor of That's
Life with Autism: Tales and Tips for Families
With Autism. As a former high school guidance
counselor, college dean and therapist for children
with autism she loves education and learning.
She is the mother of 3 including one child with
special needs. She is currently dividing her time
between homeschooling and working on a new book
about autism and humor.
Reviews:
Misc
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Elaine Broome (Reviewer)
I am an English
teacher who loves nothing more than thinking
about, talking about, and writing about books!
Mysteries, science fiction, romance, nonfiction,
poetry . . . . I crave them all and love nothing
more than spending time in the company of old
and new “friends” I’ve met in many years of
reading. A very recent transplant from the sunshine
and sand of Florida to the mountains and energy
of Northern California, I can’t wait to see
where this new adventure takes me. And, of course,
there are new bookstores and new authors just
waiting to be discovered.
Reviews:Mysteries,
science fiction, romance, nonfiction, poetry
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Emily
Decobert (Reviewer)
I have just
become a reviewer and I love it! I graduated
from Kentucky Wesleyan College with two BS—one
in psychology and another history—and
a Masters in Library Media. I love to write
and I have written one book, Continuing on
Alone. This book is about the trying time
after Jesus's death and the struggle to continue
the work without Him. I am newly married and
I live between Lille, France and the US. My
husband Ben and I are the parents of Melody
the cat and John the Golden Retriver.
Reviews: Historical
fiction, general fiction, and fantasy; but I
will review almost anything |
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Faith
V. Smith (Reviewer)
I have been
an avid reader since I could first hold a book.
My love for romance began as a teenager, when
I read my first Harlequin. I fell in love with
historical romance after reading The Wolf
& The Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss. I have
been a book reviewer since 2000. First with
Bridges Magazine and then Romantic
Times Bookreviews from January of 2002 to
September 2008. I moonlight as a columnist for
one of my hometown newspapers and have been
a community leader on the Romance board at ivillage.com
for over seven years. I have one Regency time
travel published, Beware What You Wish
and a vampire romance titled Kensington's
Soul was released in early 2009. You can
visit my website at FaithVSmith.com.
Reviews: Romance:
historical, medieval, some paranormal, time-travel,
inspirational, and contemporary |
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Heather Buchanan (Reviewer)
Heather Buchanan is an award-winning publisher,
editor and consultant. A former research fellow
for the National Institutes of Health in cognitive
science, she is actively involved with studying
the relationship between writing and culture,
and is currently on the faculty of the University
of Michigan-Dearborn, Wayne State University,
the College for Creative Studies and Lansing
Community College. As a writer for numerous
organizations, Ms. Buchanan considers writing
for the U.S. / South Africa Convocations one
of the bright spots of her career. She is the
author of historical suspense novel Dark
River, and is currently focused on reaching
out to other readers and writers through Aquarius
Press, which she owns.
Reviews:
Heather loves suspense novels, thrillers,
sci-fi/fantasy and memoirs |
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Jan Fields (Reviewer)
My stories and
articles have appeared in such varied magazines
as Highlights, Cricket, Ladybug,
Teddy Bear and Friends, and Byline.
I've written 20 storybooks that were marketed
by a toy company as a companion for their collectable
doll line. I'm an instructor and web editor
for The Institute of Children's Literature and
have written extensively on Children's Writing.
I am the editor at Kid
Magazine Writers. I have a middle grade
novel coming out in 2008 as part of the Creative
Girls Club with DRG publishing. For more about
me and my writing, check my Website.
Reviews:
Children, teen and young adult
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Jeanette Clinkunbroomer (Review
editor)
For the last
twenty years, I've made a living as a writer
and editor, working primarily for trade journals,
also doing some copywriting and public relations
work. Since 1994, I've been freelancing as a
business journalist and working on my first
love -- fiction. My latest novel, published
July 2003, is the memoir of a fictional Civil
War journalist, Nick Canfield, covering his
life both on and off the battlefield. I have
a degree in English lit. and am an avid reader
of history and historical fiction, love mystery/suspense
(any kind), as well as that vast non-specific
category called mainstream.
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Jen Oliver (Reviewer)
I live in NYC.
school to get my MSW.
Reviews:
Horror, mystery, true crime, general fiction,
romance. |
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Jennifer M. Akers (Reviewer)
I am a freelance writer and book reviewer for
online and print media. My writing includes
a by-lined, weekly newspaper column, short stories,
a children’s play and copywriting projects,
such as web content, newsletters, resumes, sales
letters and ghostwriting. I have also edited
/ proofread other writers’ works in progress.
My personal writing focuses on three passions:
strengthening relationships, nurturing children
and ending domestic abuse.
I earned a B.A. in Sociology at Eckerd College,
Florida and enjoyed a career in case management
before re-igniting my writing career. My greatest
joys are my husband and young son, as well as
family trips to libraries, book fairs and bookstores.
Visit my website
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Jo Rogers (Reviewer)
I have written
my first book and am looking for a publisher.
Reviews:
General fiction, nonfiction, fantasy,
sci-fi, mystery, and clean romances |
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Jonathan Lowe (Columnist:
Audio Buzz [The Lowe Down on Audio Books])
I'm tiptoeing into my mid 50s now, but have
been writing since age 18. Have lived in Florida,
S.C., and Arizona. As a reviewer, I've interviewed
most of the major authors for XM Satellite radio,
Audiobook Cafe, and Cracker Barrel Old Country
Stores. Have been a judge in the Audie awards
for seven years, and am also audiobook reviewer
for Land Line trucking magazine, which
is the premiere magazine for long-haul truckers.
Novels include Postmarked
for Death, (a small press hardcover
that was recorded by the legendary Frank Muller
as Postal.), Awakening
Storm (recorded by Barrett Whitener
for Blackstone), Fame
Island (recorded by Emmy winning actor
Kristoffer Tabori), and Geezer,
(a hardcover from Five Star.) People can sample
three of these four (for free) in ebook format
by going to Fictionwise.com,
and clicking on "Free Ebooks" at the top, and
then on "Ghost Rider." The audiobook versions
are available at Audible.com, iTunes, and SimplyAudiobooks.com.
(Also have two CDs of stories, Tall
Tales for the Road and Oscar's
Hijack.) Am currently working on a new
novel, and while I don't have a specific author
site up yet, I've picked up the web domain JustSayNoWay.com,
and plan to develop it more in the future. So
bookmark it, and check it out, and until then,
as #6 says in The Prisoner, "be seeing
you." (Or should I say, "be hearing you?")
Website: TowerReview
Blogs: AudiobooksToday.Blogspot.com
and JonathanLowe.wordpress.com.
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John Washburn, MD (reviewer)
I am a physician
specializing in family practice and I am excited
about being a part of the staff at MyShelf.
My debut novel, When Evil Prospers,
is scheduled for release this summer. I grew
up in Richardson, Texas and I'm currently living
with my family in Oklahoma. My
Website - My
Blogspot
Reviews:medical
fiction, legal fiction, historical fiction and
non-fiction, science fiction, thrillers, political
fiction and non-fiction, military fiction and
non-fiction, espionage,
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Kim Malo (Reviewer, Webmistress)
I run a sister
site to Myshelf.com (we link to Myshelf reviews)
dedicated to historical mystery novels at CrimeThruTime.com.
Day jobs have ranged from internal auditor to
database geek.
Another readaholic, whose reading taste is
pretty eclectic, but heavy on the history and
historical mysteries. I love to travel and part
of why I love historical mysteries is the bit
of vicarious travel in place and time they provide
to go with the fun of the puzzle.
I'm currently part of the shared blog
"Hey, There's a Dead Guy in the Living Room".
Reviews:
Mysteries, SF, various non-fiction, in other
words... yes!
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Laura
Hinds (Reviewer)
I am the only person I know whose first word
was "book" instead of Mama or Daddy. I read
about 300 books a year and keep extensive notes
about them. I am an aspiring author myself,
but am quickly learning that reading is much
easier than writing! The writing part is easy
for me, but the editing is hard.
I prefer the mystery genre, but I read many
books from recommendations and reviews from
friends / family / online review sites.
I briefly tried my hand at a newspaper column—one
I resurrected from what my Mom had done 35 or
so years before. I was also a website designer
back in the day and don't miss that one bit!
Or byte. During the late 80's I worked as the
Editorial Assistant to the Products Review Editor
of Unixworld Magazine. That was a real
baptism by fire since I knew next to nothing
about computers and my job was to set up and
try new systems and new software. As a result,
I now have no fear of trying anything on a computer
or the Internet.
People tell me I am funny. I think I'm just
cynical, but possess a love of humor also. My
husband Mike and I have one cat now, but have
had as many as four at once. I am a vegetarian,
a freecycler, and was a caretaker for an Alzheimer's
patient for many years. The patient was my Mom
and I still miss her terribly.
When I go to our library, everyone knows me
by name. Now if I could only remember all of
their names...sigh.. they only have 1 to remember.
I'd have about 50 to remember.
My first novel, "Are You Gonna Eat That
Banana?": An Improbable Tale just came
out in 2009.
Reviews:
Mysteries, but all sorts of books really.
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Leslie Halpern (Reviewer)
I have worked
as a newspaper editor, magazine columnist, advertising
copywriter, technical editor, radio station
publicist, and education coordinator for a Shakespearean
acting company. I'm currently an entertainment
writer, book and movie reviewer, and author
of Reel Romance: The Lovers’ Guide to the
100 Best Date Movies, (Taylor Trade Publishing,
2004), a book that guides readers through a
list of romantic movies that appeal to both
sexes, and Dreams on Film (McFarland
& Company, Inc., 2003), an in-depth analysis
of sleeping and dreaming in more than 125 movies.
My upcoming book Passionate About Their Work
(BearManor Media) is a compilation of quotations
and anecdotes about the creative process.
I
received my M.L.S. degree from Rollins College
and B.A. in Journalism from the University of
Kentucky. I'm listed in Contemporary Authors
(Thomson Gale) directory, and am a member of Poetry
Ensemble of Orlando, Florida Freelance Writers
Association, Professional Freelance Writers of
Orlando, and Florida Writers Association.
Reviews:
nonfiction: arts, entertainment, self-help,
how-to, biography, writer's craft; fiction:
romance, science fiction, mystery; also poetry.
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Linda Morelli (Reviewer)
Linda is the award-winning author of Fiery
Surrender, Shadow of Doubt, and Lani's
Challenge. She also has several sensual romantic
stories to her credit, including "The Portrait,"
available from FictionWise.
A member of Romance Writers of America (RWA)
and Washington Romance Writers (WRW) since 1994,
Linda has served the chapter as Vice President,
chaired various committees, judged national
and regional romance writing contests, and is
a permanent judge in RWA's Golden Heart contest.
Her other memberships include Author's Coalition,
World Romance Writers, NUW (Not the Usual Way),
Authors' Community and other online author /
writers' groups. You can find out more about
her by visiting her web site, called
Linda's Place - A Site for Romance Readers and
Writers.
Reviews:
Romance, mystery, SF/fantasy, young adult
and non-fiction (adoption/biographies)
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Marcia Berneger (Reviewer,
Review editor)
I am a freelance writer. I have
a story appearing in Boys' Life Magazine's
November issue, stories in several anthologies
and magazines, including Through The Eyes
of Love/Alzheimers and Highlights
Magazine. I am also the bi-monthly Science columnist
for Cecil Child Magazine. Additional
information about me can be found at my website,
www.freewebs.com/marciab
Reviews:
Children, Teen, Young
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Maxine Thompson
(Reviewer)
I’m an author, an editor, a freelance writer,
a literary agent. I'm a book lover. I have been
a literary agent since 2003, and an Internet
Radio Show Host for authors since 2002.
I'm a mother of adult children, and a grandmother.
I worked as a social worker in the inner cities
of Detroit, then later Los Angeles, for twenty-three
years. As an editor/writer, I draw on many of
my life experiences.
My own books include non-fiction titles: How
To Promote, Market and Sell Your Book Via eBook
Publishing, The Hush Hush Secrets of
Writing Fiction That Sells, and The Hush
Hush Secrets of Creating a Life You Love.
My fiction includes The Ebony Tree, which
won a small PEN award, No Pockets in a Shroud,
a short story collection titled A Place Called
Home, and the recently released Hostage
of Lies. My next novel, LA Blues,
is due out in October 2010. I have also contributed
to 5 anthologies: Proverbs for the People,
Saturday Morning, Secret Lovers,
All in the Family, and Never Knew
Love Like This Before.
You can find out more about me and my work
at MaxineThompson.com.
Reviews
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Michael G'Francisco (Columnist:
Behind
the Fiction )
To the world I'm a man, To myself I'm a writer
whose past endeavors are: A collection of souvenir
booklets, a trilogy of spiritual poems, three
published "whodunit" novels and presently, a
non-fiction Chicago Gangster Chronicle (1833-1983).
You can find out more about me and my works
at my website
and my Secrets
Blog
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Nicole Merritt (Book and Audio
book Reviewer)
Nicole is is
the publisher of the Comfort Connection,
a regional newspaper in the Hill Country of
Texas. She has won the Texas by-line award and
is a published author. "Sales and marketing
are my background tools. Journalism is my love.
As a freelance writer I am always into something
new. Today I am a grant writer, tomorrow I may
write a magazine article, the bottom line is
that I write everyday. Being published is a
bonus. Reading is an inspiration to write, so
I read as much as I can. I am always learning
new techniques and ideas. Controversial topics
are always a welcomed read because they make
one think."
Reviews: Non-fiction
biographies/auto-biographies, journalism, suspense/thrillers,
inspirational, self-help, and children's books.
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P.G. Forte (Review Editor and
occasional reviewer)
Being a writer
was always a given, I’ve been making up
stories for as long as I can remember. Along
the way, I've also held some interesting day
jobs. I've been an admin, an editor, a manager,
a cook, a garment worker, a meat packer, a film
stylist, a kennel attendant, a nightclub promoter,
a shipping clerk, a ghost writer, a respite
caregiver and a minister…some of it contemporaneously.
I was raised in Fort Lee, New
Jersey, where Route 80 begins, and migrated
all the way to where it ends…almost. If
you make a wrong turn on your way into San Francisco,
you’ll wind up at the Berkeley Marina.
Oh, yeah. I nearly forgot. I worked there, too.
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Rachel A Hyde (UK Contact) (Reviewer)
If you live
on another continent and want a review, I am
the one to contact. I am writing my first novel,
which is a Regency whodunit.
Reviews:
Historical mysteries, historical fiction,
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Rebecca Benston (Reviewer)
Rebecca Benston is a writer from
Springfield, Ohio. Benston is both a graduate
of Antioch University McGregor with a dual major
in Management and Human Development and a graduate
of Capella University with a Master’s degree in
Human Services. Benston is a member of the Sisters
in Crime Internet Chapter and a content producer
for Associated Content. Her
Rona Shively Stories private detective series
(In
the Wash, Under
Lock and Key) has received great reviews.
She is currently working on the third book in
the series, title to be announced. In addition
to writing mystery, she has a short romance
titled Hearts & Flowers available on
Amazon Shorts, a short horror story which will
be featured in a horror anthology to be published
by Triad Publishing and she is currently working
on a non-fiction book about Women’s Self Esteem.
More information about these projects can be
found at her websites: RebeccaBenstonWrites.com,
TheRonaShivelyStories.com,
and at her Myspace
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Sandie Vega (Reviewer, Graphics
for
Have You Heard?!)
Plain and Simple - I love to read and I always
have a good book with me to do just that. I
have no professional background when it comes
to critiquing new books or writing reviews,
but I will always read the book and give you
my honest opinion. I can usually tell within
the first couple of chapters if it's something
that I want to continue with or put down and
never finish. By day I am the Marketing Manager
for a Technology company in San Antonio, Texas,
and all that it entails. Some days I work on
our company website, other days I am planning
elaborate events or meetings. Never a dull day,
so when I pick up a book, I want to escape!
I am the mother of five - Two grown Children,
Two step children, and my recent addition, 10
months old daughter. I stay very busy chasing
her around the house, who would have thought
I would be a Mom again at the age of 40 someting?
But I wouldn't change it for the world!
Review
preferences: Romance and Mysteries
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Sheila Griffin (Reviewer)
I have been reviewing for a
well known magazine since 2001. I served as
the newsletter editor for Oklahoma Romance Writers
of America for two years. I began reviewing
movies on air for a local radio station in 2004.
My favorite pastime is reading.
I adore romantic comedies and time travel. I
also enjoy fantasy and light science fiction.
Humor and happy endings are a winning combination!
Reviews:
Romance |
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Susan Johnson (Reviewer)
My Name is
Susan, once known on this group as Suebuggy.
Then I grew up and went to college at the age
of 42. I got a degree in graphic design but
my one true passion is reading. I have been
an avid reader since learning to read and usually
read mystery or suspense. However I do branch
out often into nonfiction and young adult among
other things. Truth is I will read almost anything
except pure romance.
Reviews:
mystery, suspense, young
adult and nonfiction and love cookbooks and
craft books |
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Tara Manderino (Reviewer)
Tara Manderino is the author
of Soul Guardian, Whisper My Name,
and The Heir. She loves to create stories
and situations for the people running around
in her head. She first began writing in third
grade when she realized she couldn't afford
her reading habit.
Besides enjoying a good romance
novel, Tara seeks ways to avoid housecleaning
(Dust bunnies have a right to live!), and thinks
her crockpot is her best buddy. She currently
works at her local Library District Center where
she assists in promoting the wide variety of
programs offered through public libraries. When
not behind the computer, you can find Tara acting
as chauffeur to her sons, or cultivating bleacher-butt
as she cheers them on at various sporting events.
Reviews:
Romance |
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Sylvia McClain (Reviewer)
Sylvia is currently a contributing
writer for Equal Opportunity Publications. She
conducts workshops on money management, self-publishing,
and freelance writing. An author of a memoir
titled Skipping Through Life, The Reason
I Am, Ms McClain also published a book titled
The Write Life: A Beginning Writer's Guide
to Writing, Money Management, Publishing and
Marketing. In 2007 she had stories published
in three anthologies, Chicken Soup for the
Soul in Menopause, Gumbo for the Soul:
The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community,
and Eyes on Fire: Witnesses to the Detroit
Riot of 1967 now used as a text book for
history classes at Michigan State University.
Please visit her web site at www.scribalpress.com
AFFILIATIONS:
- American Business Women Association (ABWA)
- Lake Shore, Lake Shore Chapter
- Career Network Member, National Association
of Female Executives
- National Writers Union
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Willie Elliott (Reviewer and
Columnist: Before
the Title)
I am a retired
English teacher (taught mostly American Lit.)
Was one of eight writing consultants
for the state of Kentucky for 2 years.
Have a M.A. in English
Worked for a newspaper (Floyd
County Times) for two years.
Had articles published in the
Lexington (KY) Herald Leader.
Attended the Foxfire seminar
one summer (this is the group that published
the books Foxfire (about the heritage
of people in and around Rabun Gap, Ga.)
Did a few reviews (mostly of
Applachinan authors) while at the Times.
Attended one of the National
Writing Projects (the Mountain Writing Project
at Eastern Kentucky University at Richmond,
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