The Pen & Muse

Guest Blog: Ways to avoid getting drunk

Denise Alicea — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

How many drinks it takes to knock you off? Do you have an answer? People from prehistoric ages are into alcohol consumption. They did it for medical, religion and recreation reasons. We do the same. But getting drunk is typically …

Interview: My Angel, My Light As Darkness Falls author, Linda Hays-Gibbs

Denise Alicea — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:55:41 +0000

My Angel, My Light As Darkness Falls Linda Hays-Gibbs Purchase Where are you from? Tell us a little about yourself. …

Interview with creator of the app, IDIBBIT!

Denise Alicea — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The perfect app for remembering all those gift giving ideas! http://www.idibbit.com Where are you from? Tell us a little about yourself! We (because there are 2 founders) are from Spain. Specifically, one from Barcelona and one …

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Denise Alicea — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

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Guest Post: Top 5 Adventure Books by Margaret Jules

Denise Alicea — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Top 5 Adventure Books Knowledge is the power and key to life. The best source for knowledge is nothing but books. If you love reading, you will never want anything else. You are often seen enveloped inside your blanket during …

Interview with Thomas Waters, Creator of Autography

Denise Alicea — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

If you are a writer who has ebooks, then this is the app for you! Autography works off an iPad and allows you to sign and personalize your ebooks for fans! Be sure to check out the interview, pictures of …

Giveaway: Help An Author, Win A Prize!

Denise Alicea — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

I’m giving away a basket full of books to one lucky person. All I need is your help! What you need to do is help me, I’m a new author and I need some help. So what kind of help, …

Final Draft Reader™ app for iPad

Denise Alicea — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

I’m very excited to this finally come to the iPad. Since I took my MFA in Creative Writing, script writing has been fun. So be sure to pick this app up to script write on your iPad. Available February …

Review: Awakenings: Cozumel, Mexico by Mark E. Juppe

Krystal — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The book was all about sex and the way of having it in intricate detail. It wasn’t something that kept me reading or held my attention. I also didn’t like the story line with the two younger adults. …

Review: Reluctant Revenge by Xandra James

Karen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

A well written piece comprised of demons, vampires and angels that kept my attention from beginning to end. I liked the quirky parts that made me laugh and the overall storyline. Some nice erotic scenes to keep you going, thrown in with …

The Book Bloggers and Publishers Online Conference

Denise Alicea — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:21:13 +0000

The Book Bloggers and Publishers Online Conference is coming up fast! Just over a month from now – from Mar 7th to 11th. I attended last year and learned so much! This year I’m serving as a panelist for several …

Workshop: Career Planning

Denise Alicea — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Career Planning Registration Deadline: February 05, 2012Class Start Date: 02/06/12Class End Date: 03/02/12Instructor: Ann SiracusaFee: $10/HHRW members, $20/others Class Description: Career Planning for Writers Do you know where your writing career is going? You need to know where you’re going …

Workshop: The Hero’s Journey

Denise Alicea — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The Hero’s Journey Registration Deadline: March 04, 2012Class Start Date: 03/05/12Class End Date: 03/30/12Instructor: Melinda PorterFee: $10/HHRW members, $20/others Class Description: Whether you’re a plotter or a panster, knowing The Hero’s Journey will help you with your story’s plot. Using …

Workshop: Castles Of the Middle Ages

Denise Alicea — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Castles Of the Middle Ages Registration Deadline: March 04, 2012Class Start Date: 03/05/12Class End Date: 03/30/12Instructor: Sharron GunnFee: $15/HHRW members, $25/others Class Description: To this day castles loom large over the European landscape; they represent the best of medieval technology. …

Guest: Interview with THE PROGENY by Ashlynne Laynne

Denise Alicea — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The Progeny by Ashlynne Laynne (Book One of The Progeny Series) Publisher: Novel Concept Publishing Release Date: February 15, 2012 The Progeny Blurb “No fate other than the one …