Talent is a Finalist in the Sarton Women’s Book Award. Not bad, Lynn. =)
Congratulations!
Sandee, Diego, Rob, Nicole, Jenn, Mrs. G, Mr. and Mrs. Mason, and the drama program at San Ramos High
Blog Hop
We’re going to be part of a blog hop on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. I, Sandee Mason, will be interviewing my author, B. Lynn Goodwin, about a book she wrote before Talent. It’s called You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers.
It’s hosted by Brandi Kennedy and Jodie Pierce and will cover many genres. Here’s all the information minus the book covers. Sorry about that. They didn’t copy:
About Brandi:
Brandi Kennedy is a romance novelist who is finally living her childhood career dream. As a child, books were her world and through adulthood, that love of words has never changed. Brandi is now a contemporary romance novelist and poet with a deep love of writing and a curiously adventurous desire to someday write in several other genres.
A woman of varied interests, Brandi loves photography, music of all kinds, knitting, crochet, and of course, mothering her two young daughters. Currently, she finds her home in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, among the mountains and the members of her extended family, where she spends her days at the computer, bringing fresh and incredibly real characters to life.
Bibliography:
Fat Chance: The Kingsley Series #1
Prescription for Love: The Kingsley Series #2
Wrestling Harmony: The Kingsley Series #3
More than Friends: The Kingsley Series #4
Selkie I
Selkie II
Fighting for Freedom
Courageous (a short standalone novella)
Where to Find Brandi:
Blog: www.authorbrandikennedy.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandi.fields.kennedy.923?fref=ts
& facebook.com/authorbrandikennedy
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6861198.Brandi_Kennedy
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+BrandiKennedyAuthor
Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/brandikennedy84/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-kennedy-a2916990
Twitter: @brandikennedy84
Instagram: @authorbrandikennedy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt7nmTKO2K_fH4jAWWB4V3A
Snapchat: @brandikennedy84
Amazon Author Profile: https://www.amazon.com/Brandi-Kennedy/e/B00AQIJJ5S
**For some exclusive fun, different and exciting new information as well as an extra monthly flash fiction, join her for as little as $1 per month at:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/authorbrandikennedy
Now, hop on over to the other blogs hosting Brandi for the entire month of February:
2/2 www.barbara-custer.livejournal.com
2/3 www.facebook.com/sallyssneakypeeks
2/4 www.authorbrandikennedy.blogspot.com
2/5 www.jenniferzamboni.blogspot.com
2/9 www.barbarawinkes.blogspot.ca
2/12 www.jenniferzamboni.blogspot.com
2/17 www.jodiepierceauthor.blogspot.com & www.thevampirequeen1.blogspot.com
2/19 www.www.jenniferzamboni.blogspot.com
2/23 www.margobondcolling.com & www.bookiaimfortheheart.blogspot.com
2/24 www.authorgeorginahannan.blogspot.co.uk
2/25 www.authorbrandikennedy.blogspot.com & www.jenniferzamboni.blogspot.com
2/28 www.debbieherbert.com/blog
Stop by these blogs and leave a comment…there may be a prize for the person who’s visited and commented on the most blogs (other than the blog participants…aw shucks)!
The Role of M&Ms in Talent
My author was asked to take some refreshments to a book signing. She’s stapled these quotes to muffin cups, and she’s going to put M&Ms in them. Her business cards will go under them.
What do you think?
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“I slide my hand into my backpack and pull out two red M&Ms. The chocolate melts on my tongue and soothes my stomach.”
~~Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
“I’m so nervous I grabbed a whole handful of M&Ms without even thinking.”
~~Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
“I can’t control it [auditions] any more than I can control how many M&Ms go in my mouth when I get nervous.”
~~Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
“No way I’ll let anybody see the tears in my eyes. It’s not my fault that I don’t sing bass or tenor. I slide my hand into my pocket and sneak three M&Ms.
~~Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
“I grab a handful of M&Ms, but a second later, I drop them back in the bag. Candy can’t solve this problem.”
~~Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
“I’ve opened a fresh pack of M&Ms, which are still stashed in the left pocket of my corduroy jacket. I didn’t buy any today, and I hope I won’t tomorrow, but I don’t want to waste the ones I have.”
~~Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
“I reach into my jacket pocket for my M&Ms, but I slide my hand back out without taking any.
~~Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
“I excuse myself, head for the bathroom, and on the way, I stuff a handful of M&Ms into my mouth.
“Do they help?” a girl with a husky voice asks.
~~ Tessa Kwan to Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
“She’s challenging me just like she did last night when she saw me consuming the M&Ms. She catches my look and says, “You can’t avoid your feelings, Sandee. You have to face them.”
~~Tessa Kwan to Sandee Mason in Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin
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What happened? There were a bunch more. Three pages. I guess you’ll have to read the book and find them yourself.
If you click on that it should take you right to my page–okay the page for my book. I want you to read my story, now that drama teachers are casting the spring musical. M&Ms are only a small part, but refreshments have to be food, and the food was supposed to be related.
Got it?
Thanks!
Happy New Year
I don’t understand why New Year’s is such a big deal. Am I being a party-pooper? That’s what Rob said when I told him I wasn’t going to his party for all the performing arts kids. You’d think he would know better after rehab.
A year ago we were waiting for the Army to tell us that Bri had been found in an Army Hospital. Or any hospital. Or even that he’d been found with amnesia and he’d have to learn who we were again. Anything would have been better than the news we dreaded and feared. But it came.
The amazing thing is that life went on after we got the news. The principal asked me to make a presentation about him in the assembly and one thing led to another, and hear we are. It’s been nearly a year.
Mom was kinda weepy earlier. She got that way on Christmas too, so Dad said that tonight was just for the two of them. He told me about it before he told Mom, which made me feel very grown up. So Diego and I are going to watch movies tonight. And eat popcorn and maybe M&Ms. Dad made me promise I wouldn’t have a party, but he was fine with my having Diego over. He said he’ll trust us and we’d better not give him a reason to change his mind.
What would you watch on TV if you were with your boyfriend? Am I leaving myself wide open with that question? Sure hope not. I guess I’ll find out how well you know me by your answer.
Whether you respond or not, I hope you have a wonderful New Year. 2017 has to be better than the first part of 2016.
Ending on Wednesday…
Not this blog…
Not TALENT
Not our editing services
Not Writer Advice
Not interviews or book reviews on Writer Advice
Not my writing practice or yours
Not the world as we know it
What’s ending at the end of the day on December 1 is Writer Advice’s Fifth Scintillating Starts Contest.
Have you shared the first 1000 words of your memoir or novel with us? You should. We are known for our great feedback, and you have a chance to win a cash prize and have your work published in Writer Advice, http://www.writeradvice.com.
Grab and hold us with your opening paragraphs. We’ll read from works in progress as well as finished manuscripts. Submit up to 1000 words of any unpublished memoir, novel, or creative nonfiction by 12-01-16 to Writer Advice’s Scintillating Starts Contest.
Children’s Book Fair
November 5-6, 2016 Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contemporary authors and illustrators from throughout Northern and Central California will be on hand t…
Source: Children’s Book Fair
What’s In Your First Chapter?
- Have you written a manuscript? In any prose genre?
- Have you started one?
Consider submitting the first 1500 words to Writer Advice’s Fifth Scintillating Starts Contest, http://www.writeradvice.com. Every submission receives specific, detailed feedback. Finalists receive additional feedback from judges Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Kevin O’Keefe, who were the winners of last year’s contest.
- Get objective feedback before you submit.
- Here’s the contest blurb:
Grab and hold us with your opening paragraphs. We’ll read from works in progress as well as finished manuscripts. Submit up to 1500 words of any unpublished memoir, novel, or creative nonfiction by 12-01-16 to Writer Advice’s Fifth SCINTILLATING STARTS Contest. Additional details, fee, and link to Submittable at www.writeradvice.com.
Questions (but not submissions) go to Lgood67334 at comcast dot net. We’d love to read your opening.
Feel free to share this opportunity with your followers on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Pinterest, and with your writing groups, writing peers, and anyone else who might be interested. Questions? Use the e-mail address above.
Get objective feedback before you submit.
Good News about Talent
October 14, 2016
Here is a bit of good news about Talent. It was short-listed for a Literary Lightbox Award and won a bronze medal in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards.Woo-hoo!
If you haven’t gotten a copy, I hope you will. Go to https://www.amazon.com/Talent-B-Lynn-Goodwin/dp/1629293350/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450916910&sr=8-1&keywords=9781629293356. (cut & paste)
If you are a writer, you should also take a look at Writer Advice, http://www.writeradvice.com.
And now a few notes from some of the characters in Talent:
A NOTE FROM SANDEE: It’s almost time for homecoming. I’m excited, but I am already home. Why do they call it homecoming.
A NOTE FROM ROB: It’s Friday and my mom has the late shift again. Party at my house.
A NOTE FROM TESSA: I sold a painting! Can you believe it?
A NOTE FROM JENN: I’m going to see out with Pete tonight. He’s new and he said I looked cute while I was eating my salad at lunch. I hope…
A NOTE FROM DIEGO: Downloading songs.
A NOTE FROM Mrs. G: Scenes are due Monday.
If you have any questions for these characters, and I’m sure you do, send them to Lgood67334 at comcast dot net.
Dear Sandee
Long ago you kept a diary. Do you remember? That’s how you first got noticed. It wound up being a series called “Dear Diary” which ran in Dramatics Magazine. It was probably a launching pad for Talent.
Now that you are more mature, I want to encourage you to keep a journal. I know your English teacher has suggested the same thing. Hers was for extra credit, I believe. This one can tag on to that. It’s for personal enlightenment. Write about what you are feeling and thinking. Write about what you believe. Write your wishes and hopes and even your fears if you want to.
Not sure how to start? Start with what happens today. Things come up. You might also start with this article full of suggestions for keeping a journal. I’ve shared it with the women on Story Circle Network, and I’d like you to have your own copy. So Many Benefits from Journaling That link should take you right to the article on Story Circle Network. Write back and let me know what you think, okay?
What an Almost 16-Year-Old Thinks
Dear Parents, Teachers, and Other Authorities,
The summer of 2016 has been something else. I like the movies and some of the music. I hate the news. I feel sorry for adults sometimes. You have so much to think about. So while I was practicing driving with Dad, I thought of a few hints that might help you get along with us. Many of you already do, of course. But not all. And not all the time. So read my list. It just might help.
- Listen to us. You’re doing that right now. But listen even when you’re mad, okay? We know we’re not perfect (except for Rob) and we want you to understand why we do the things we do.
- Don’t always play the teacher—even if you are the teacher. Sometimes we can teach you things.
- Ask questions—but not too many—and if we don’t want to answer back off.
- Respect our privacy. You wouldn’t want us diving into your drawers, your computer, your cell.
- Respect our rights. Mom & Dad have gotten really good at this, because they’ve talked about rights. I have the right to talk, but not to talk back. They will let me keep going out as long as I respect curfew. Things like that.
Question: What advice would you give parents, teachers, and other authorities? Please write back and tell me, whether you are a teen, a tween, a parent, a teacher, an authority, or an interested adult.
Thanks for reading, responding, and sharing. =)
Sandee Mason
You can purchase TALENT on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Talent-B-Lynn-Goodwin/dp/1629293350/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450916910&sr=8-1&keywords=9781629293356 (cut and paste)
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