20 May 2013
Interviewed on Susan Finlay's blog
http://susansbooks37.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/meet-the-author-deborah-macgillivray/
I did an interview with mystery/suspense author Susan Finlay. She asked a lot of interesting questions, providing she is very good interviewer. I wish to thank her for having me.
16 May 2013
Good buy on Sisters of Colford Hall series on Kindle during May
A Wolf in Wolf’s Clothing
is a Kindle editors' selection for Kindle Top 100 for May.
only 99 cents
this month
You can pick up the other two books in the series, The Invasion of Falgannon Isle and
You can pick up the other two books in the series, The Invasion of Falgannon Isle and
Riding the Thunder on sale, too - both at priced at $2.99 each. That is half off.
By getting all three it's a $12 savings during May
13 May 2013
Top 100 Kindle for May - A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing
A Wolf in Wolf’s Clothing has been selected by the Kindle editors to be included in the May Kindle 100 promotion! Each month, they pick 100 titles to price at $3.99 or less and promote with high visibility to Kindle customers. You can see the promotion here: 100 Kindle Books for $3.99 or Less.
http://www.amazon.com/A-Wolf-Wolfs-Clothing-ebook/dp/B002Q1YEC6/ only 99 cents this month
07 May 2013
My early birthday present :-)
(in the store - Absolutely Fabulous)
Yes, it's still a few months until my birthday in August, but I couldn't pass up this
painted pony. It's a cast iron, Coca Cola horse (1 of 4) that sat outside the Coca Cola
booth at the 1921 World's Fair. He now is lord of the backyard. What an amazing find!
(at his new home on my back patio)
05 May 2013
La Grange and it's Victorian Beauty
Candy Thompson and I went for a stroll down East Main Street just to enjoy
the charm of old La Grange
If you want to see the whole tour check out my Facebook Album
New Cover art photos from photographer Mike Duncan
AUTHORS - COVER ARTISTS - heads up --- a
photographer friend in South Africa has started loading hot cover
images. He's been a photographer for SA Playboy, does commercials. His mum Monika Wolmarans and I
have been rooting for him to load images and he's started. So if you are tired
of the same old stock images, check out Mike's new images
http://tinyurl.com/bsvopkk
http://tinyurl.com/bsvopkk
01 May 2013
25 April 2013
Amazon's ever expanding horizons
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-04-24/here-comes-amazons-kindle-tv-set-top-box
Not content with zeroing in on being on the biggest publishers going, and providing readers the biggest catalogue through Kindle platforms, they are moving to release a unnamed "Kindle-TV" later this year, a device to connect to televisions to stream Amazon media. Currently, they have produced 14 television series, and are evaluating which ones to expand into series form.
I think the future of Amazon producing their own series and movies will possibly be a boon to their publishing arm. Where else to find better ideas to put into movies and television series that from their own authors?
Interesting times ahead.
Not content with zeroing in on being on the biggest publishers going, and providing readers the biggest catalogue through Kindle platforms, they are moving to release a unnamed "Kindle-TV" later this year, a device to connect to televisions to stream Amazon media. Currently, they have produced 14 television series, and are evaluating which ones to expand into series form.
I think the future of Amazon producing their own series and movies will possibly be a boon to their publishing arm. Where else to find better ideas to put into movies and television series that from their own authors?
Interesting times ahead.
24 April 2013
Authors Guild praises Amazon Publishing's Kindle Singles Platform
http://www.authorsguild.org/advocacy/amazons-kindle-singles-a-win-for-readers-authors/
Some very kind praise from Authors Guild about the direction of Amazon Publishing has taken in creating Kindle Singles platform.
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Some very kind praise from Authors Guild about the direction of Amazon Publishing has taken in creating Kindle Singles platform.
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07 April 2013
28 March 2013
A writer's kingdom
Sharing my corner of the world.
Had you asked me that in 2009, my pictures would have been much different. I had a wonderful, handmade cherry desk, oak file cabinets and built in bookshelves, with knotty pine paneling on the walls. Today, my office is completely different, and not just a decorating choice. My home burnt to the ground at the start of 2010, and I very nearly died in the fire. Once healing was begun, I had to find a new home. From there, I knew I wanted to make my office a haven, something special. So what you are viewing is still a work-in-progress.
Had you asked me that in 2009, my pictures would have been much different. I had a wonderful, handmade cherry desk, oak file cabinets and built in bookshelves, with knotty pine paneling on the walls. Today, my office is completely different, and not just a decorating choice. My home burnt to the ground at the start of 2010, and I very nearly died in the fire. Once healing was begun, I had to find a new home. From there, I knew I wanted to make my office a haven, something special. So what you are viewing is still a work-in-progress.
To start, I had to have a knock-out desk, something fit for an author (LOL). And boy did I get one! I found a Powell Hunt Desk. A beautiful carved mahogany, semi-circle desk, with glass inlays.
Once I had that focal point, then I set out to make the room a reflection of my tastes, my loves, and see it provided a tranquil place to create. The room is 18’ x 17’ so plenty of space to fill with items to speak to what I love. In two corners, flanking the desk, I placed two, matching black suede chairs, with wood and leather footstools.
I learnt long ago, I cannot write on a PC for long. It caused tendonitis of my neck and right wrist. In my agony, I discovered I could work all day on a laptop and not suffer these problems. So while I had my desk to work at when I need space, generally I am found with my legs up and me oh so comfortable in one of the black chairs.
I also have a lovely Victorian settee, which I share with my dolly, made by Candy Thompson (sister of the late author Dawn Thompson). Candy, as well, crocheted me a huge red and black afghan (seen in the second picture)― perfect for my black and dark red office theme.
I also have a constant companion with my new kitty, Miss Mouthy― “Mouse” for short. She mostly sits on the small table by my chair, or on the arm of the chair while I work. I have a gorgeous Tudor birdbath outside one window, so we take breaks to watch the “pool parties”.
I love going antiquing, and we have a marvelous store just down the road. I have found some great items there. A new acquisition ― a second desk ― a roll-top oak is in one corner. I am not sure it’s going to stay in the room permanently. I am considering putting a full-size carousel horse there. All about the room, I have several glass carousel horses with medieval style. On one wall behind my desk, I designed a wonderful display with a tapestry of Edmund Blair Leighton’s “The Accolade”, that my marvelous contractor Joe Crabtree brought into being.
He also helped me hang a wall frieze of two knights battling on a small space between two windows. It’s not quite finished yet, but coming along nicely. I have large framed posters of Scotland ― Kilchurn Castle and Duncarloway Broch. I am far from done, but I think my study is beginning to reflect my new beginning in a new home, and speak of my love for medieval times and Scotland.
Mouse and I must be able to see out into the world. Plenty of light comes into the room as we have a large door way to the living room, and two very large windows on two walls. We get some bird-watching (and squirrel-watching) in on our breaks.
In one corner I have a recumbent bike. I think it vital for an author to get up and move around. It’s good for the body and mind to get the blood pumping. I can take a break and do twenty minutes of pedaling, and suddenly I am awake and refreshed. I also have near perfect blood pressure now. Thank you, bike! All phone calls can be answered on my Vintage Snoopy Phone!
It’s eclectic style, a bit functional, a dash of whimsy and a wee dram of Scottish Medieval― perfect for me to get lost in tales of dashing Challon lads!
My latest addition is the carousel horse. Not sure where I will put him permanently, but I absolutely had to have him!!
However, there are days, that the outside calls. I have a veranda that covers the whole front of my home. I decorated with rockers and loveseats, so I will take my laptop out there and often work. I rock in the glider, while using my Next Up Text Aloud to read back my writing to me. I find the Text Aloud a grand way to hear my words, feel the flow of the prose. So I can keep working, yet enjoy the outdoors as well.
So where is where I spent my days, writing....
20 March 2013
Workspace Wednesday at Norah Wilson's
Want to know where I write my novels?
Check out Montlake author Norah Wilson's blog on Workspace Wednesday
-- and see my work in progress study
leave a comment to win either a set of
The Dragons of Challon ™ or
Check out Montlake author Norah Wilson's blog on Workspace Wednesday
-- and see my work in progress study
leave a comment to win either a set of
The Dragons of Challon ™ or
19 March 2013
17 March 2013
11 March 2013
Help Blind Cat Shelter and Rescue win money to support their effort
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3
1. enter "blind cat" for shelter name, and NC for state. Only those two.
2 . Click search.
3. Their name will pop up.
4. Click VOTE
5. verify captcha that you are not a computer
and THAT'S IT! Simple right? Please VOTE, LIKE, and SHARE everyday to help the cats win the grand prize!!!!
The shelter could win $10,000 to help their work in giving shelter to blind cats.
PLEASE VOTE DAILY until April 28th!!!
07 March 2013
14 February 2013
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07 February 2013
Missing Dawn
It's hard to believe, for those who loved Dawn, that this Friday is the fifth anniversary of her passing.
We do not forget, Dawn.
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