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Archives for 2015

Izzy Church – Author

December 28, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

I have been involved in the television  industry over the years and have always been amazed at how few books and movies there are about the industry itself compared to the Medical and Legal themed shows.  It always fascinates me to read about the "characters" and behind the scenes just in case I missed something! Izzy Church is not only IN the … [Read more...]

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Heidi Skarie – Author

December 27, 2015 by Melanie 12 Comments

Part of my heritage is Irish and though I have never been there, I am fascinated by tales of the Irish coast.  Mix this together with Vikings and the legendary tales of their raids along the coasts of Ireland and England and I am a captive audience. When I first found about about Heidi Skarie's newest book  Annoure and the Dragon Ships I was … [Read more...]

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Andres Fragoso, Jr. — Author

December 1, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Early in my writing career I was encouraged to write in a Journal on a daily basis.  My journal became a daily habit that I "indulge" in every morning.  In my journal I make notes about what happened the day before and my plans for the new day.  I write about my various projects for clients and for myself. One of the challenges with my Journal … [Read more...]

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Jeanie Mossa – Author

November 4, 2015 by Melanie 3 Comments

Jeanie Mossa is a licensed acupuncturist and medicine woman with a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.   She is a passionate artist working in mixed media, and in addition to her drawings and paintings has created healing spirit dolls, jewelry and clothing. Melanie Rockett:  You are a … [Read more...]

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Kyla LoPresti – Author

October 13, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Sixteen years old and  Kyla LoPresti is already an acomplished author with three published novels and three more on the way. Kyla started her amazing journey as a writer when she was eleven.  Find out more about her inspiring story in the following interview from  WTNH News.     You can follow Kyla on her website:  … [Read more...]

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Mars Ezechukwu – Author

October 5, 2015 by Melanie 1 Comment

My first introduction to Mars Ezechukwu was through his book The Heart Repair Shop. It is not only a great title, but is a very well-written and helpful book. I was surprised to find out that the young man who wrote the book was from Nigeria ... so I wanted to find out more!   Melanie Rockett:  Tell us a bit about yourself and your … [Read more...]

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André Bélanger – Author

September 27, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

André Bélanger - Author & Lawyer When I first saw André Bélanger's book, The Anatomy of A DWI Arrest,  I was fascinated to see  a lawyer giving out really great advice in an easy to read and easy to understand manner.  Instead of paying hourly fees in the hundreds and thousands of dollars, Bélanger's advice was so easily affordable it was … [Read more...]

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Daniel Thompson – Author

September 16, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

When I first ran across Daniel Thompson's book, The Great Apocalypse my first thought was that it seemed along the lines of Dan Brown.  I love mystery thrillers and I especially love books that encourage you to think.   If you love Dan Brown, I know you will love this book too! "The first book of the Sparlock Trilogy is an intriguing exploration … [Read more...]

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Jeff Shear – Author

August 27, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Today I am thrilled to assist author Jeff Shear with the LAUNCH of the Jackson Guild Series.  Jeff Shear is  an accomplished writer on many fronts.  He started his writing career  by serving as a staff correspondent for National Journal, with regular venues at the White House and Congress.  He is the author of the book, The Keys to the Kingdom, … [Read more...]

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Howard Kaplan – Novelist

August 24, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Not many authors are able to snag a movie deal almost 40 years after their book was published.  I am thrilled to be able to talk with Howard Kaplan about his books and the upcoming film "The Damascus Cover." HOWARD KAPLAN, a native of Los Angeles, has lived in Israel and traveled extensively through Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. At the age of 21, … [Read more...]

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Michael Ttappous – Author

August 10, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

When I started reading Michael Ttappous' book Deferred , I'll admit to being quite shocked.  My past few experiences with middle teens did not leave a favorable impression.  From the very first page it was apparent that here was a young man living in a country many of us might consider to be a paradise or a bucket list destination, who had STRONG … [Read more...]

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Nick Mackie – Author

July 9, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Anyone who is familiar with animation understands that the medium calls for a fabulous imagination, creative genius as well as the discipline of film making which includes meticulous organization and painstaking attention to detail.  Nick Mackie is a veteran animator, director and illustrator with numerous awards under his belt. Nick Mackie is … [Read more...]

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Vickie Phelps – Author

June 29, 2015 by Melanie 2 Comments

Vickie Phelps has been involved with books every since she was a young girl living in a small Texas town.  She was one of the pioneers in writing ebooks with her first  ebook published in 1999. I was thrilled to chat with her about her latest book Psalms for the Common Man   Melanie Rockett:   Tell us a bit about yourself and your … [Read more...]

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Marla Press – Author

June 24, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Today I am chatting with Marla Press about her new book ... I'm a Dog, You're a Cat; Love Lessons From Our Furry Friends. When I found out that Marla had written a book about dog/cat personality types I was instantly hooked.  The simple classification makes it easier to understand interpersonal communication and personality types.  For example, … [Read more...]

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Jonra Springs – Author

June 23, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Jonra Springs is definitely a Renaissance man, with a  wide variety of skill sets and an amazing ability to adapt to his circumstances.  He has just published his first book, which is Episode 1 in a unique "written" cartoon series. I caught up with him to find out more . . .     Melanie Rockett:  Tell us a bit about yourself and your … [Read more...]

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Derek Ailes – Author

June 8, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Derek Ailes is a PROLIFIC writer.  He's written hundreds (thousands?) of short stories, compiled several anthologies and has written several novels.  He is totally engaged in the world of  horror and surrounds himself with all sorts of scary props. I talked to him about his personal writing projects as well as his collaboration with his … [Read more...]

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Michael Pang – Author

May 28, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Many writers including myself, struggle to find time to write a short blog post, let alone a novel.  Michael Pang has managed to juggle a busy family life, full-time work, volunteer work and still find time to write his first novel. Michael Pang's paranormal YA novel evolved from a dream . . .     Melanie:  Can you give us a … [Read more...]

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Eli James Summers – Author

May 18, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

I first got hooked on Eli James Summers when I discovered he once wanted to be a police CAR ... that's right, a CAR! Not a police officer. Though his hopes of becoming a police car were quickly squashed, his imagination still runs wild. He became a prolific writer at a very young age, but it only recently occurred to him that he might become … [Read more...]

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John Burnett – Author

May 17, 2015 by Melanie Leave a Comment

John Burnett is a professor of English, who after years of teaching students about classic literature, great authors and their books, finally decided to write some books of his own.  So far he has two novels completed and, we're about to find out if more are planned!   Melanie Rockett:   Please give us a bit about your background and how … [Read more...]

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Sugar Free ZONE

April 9, 2015 by sidekick Leave a Comment

Sugar FREE Zone DON'T LET SUGAR CONTROL YOUR LIFE ANY MORE *** Be Sure to Visit The Sugar Free Zone Website for free recipes and more  *** Sugar addiction is real and can have extremely negative health effects. If you MUST reduce the amount of sugar in your diet because you are gaining weight, over-weight, diabetic or pre-diabetic you probably … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Health, Fitness, Food, Non-Fiction

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