Friday, April 26, 2013

So Many Books to Choose From

 
This year I’ve joined a fabulous book club ‘Grand Chicks’.
 
What I share with this group of lively grandmothers is a zest for life.
 
One reason I joined this group (other than my love for reading and good company) was to keep me true to my word. I love to read and review books from a variety of genre’s. Unfortunately I allowed ‘busy’ to sidetrack that commitment.

Sooooo, I decided that along with books I’m reading totally for pleasure, I’ll also share with you a few of the book club selections. So far this year we’ve read:

Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson

Midnight by Beverly Jenkins

Cane River  by Lalita Tamedy

My People Are Rising by Aaron Dixon

Now that I’ve shared with you, tell me what you’ve been reading.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Words--They Do Hurt


Brenda Wilson, like most children, needs the love and support of her parents, especially her father. But, how can she love and obey the Father she can't see when the father she lives with browbeats her and her siblings with the letter of the Biblical law?

Sixteen-year-old Brenda is unexpectedly pregnant. The words spoken over her by her father, serve as her roadmap to hell. In need of something to quiet the din of harsh words, fast living, assorted men, drugs and alcohol become Brenda's way of self-medicating.

The Baptist Junkie by Telishia Berry puts on display the power of the spoken word. It also shows the danger of kept secrets. Most of all we're presented with the truth
of God's everlasting love and forgiveness in spite of our human failings.
Telishia Berry is an author, playwright and much more. You can learn more about  her works by visiting her online at:

Monday, April 22, 2013

You Can Do It!

 
One of the major challenges for the new writer is writing. It is because of the pressure one places upon themselves to be perfect.
 
What you need to know is that perfection is an endangered species that has eluded many a writer. Can it happen? Yes. Will it happen over night? Rarely. But, nothing will transpire if you don't take the first step.
 
The draft is that first step. Don't concern yourself with whether or not it makes sense. Just write. You'll have opportunity to rework those thoughts during the rewriting and editorial stages.
 
Talk to you soon. In the mean time - Write On!
 
 



Wednesday, April 17, 2013

FROM THE WRITER'S WELL



FROM THE WRITER'S WELL

 
Have you considered writing a book? Congratulations, you’re not alone.
When I began discussing my idea for the book I set out to write, there was interest. It pleased me, but I didn’t get the spark of interest I had hoped to receive from my soon to be peers. It wasn’t until I attended several writing classes that I caught on.
It wasn’t that people weren’t interested. It was more that I had presented the often told tale. In other words, I had yet to possess the story; make it mine.
What does that mean?
In simple terms I’ll explain what became one of my greatest writing assets--the ‘what if’ factor.
There’s no story written that hasn’t been told before. For example, boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy fights to get girl back. It's a storyline most enjoy, but--what if? What if you could take that often told tale and make it stand out in a way that would compel the reader to reread and recommend to others?
The job of the writer is to create a story that is so uniquely yours that readers can't help but take notice. That tailor-made story with its unique qualities is defined as the ‘what if’ factor. But inserting the twist alone isn't enough. The savvy writer will take the time to make sure that the twist is plausible, thought-provoking and entertaining.

Tip --Revisit a few books that you've truly enjoyed. Write down why you liked them and why you would or have recommended them to others. Write out at least two different ways you would have turned the plot had you been the author. Honestly view those thoughts and then determine how you could use that process to write a work that is unique from others.

I hope that this information has been helpful to you. You are invited to return often to partake of information from Wednesday's Writer's Well. 



Today’s Spotlight  is the review of The Other Side of Dare by Vanessa Davis Griggs -- Enjoy!
 
When a battle of wills threatens to tear a family apart, a child shall lead them--straight to a shocking secret. Will they betray their faith--and each other--to keep it buried?
 


After seven years of marriage, Paris Simmons-Holyfield and her husband, Andrew, are still childless. Now Paris is determined to adopt orphaned nine-year-old Jasmine Noble. Trouble is, Jasmine's in the custody of ex-stripper Gabrielle Mercedes. Worse, Andrew is vehemently against the idea--and he's not alone. Paris's father, Lawrence Simmons, a powerful politician, has vowed to shut his daughter down. The only man to even dare be on Paris's side is shady Darius Connors. Unemployed and not quite out of the dog house with his wife, Darius is more than happy to help the beautiful, vulnerable, yet undeterred Paris. . .
 
About The Author: Vanessa Davis Griggs is a motivational speaker & author of: THE ROSE OF JERICHO, PROMISES BEYOND JORDAN, WINGS OF GRACE. Newer releases: BLESSED TRINITY, STRONGHOLDS, IF MEMORY SERVES, PRACTICING WHAT YOU PREACH, GOODNESS AND MERCY, THE TRUTH IS THE LIGHT, RAY OF HOPE, REDEEMING WATERS, and FOREVER SOUL TIES, THE OTHER SIDE OF GOODNESS, THE OTHER SIDE OF DARE & coming July 30, 2013 is THE OTHER SIDE OF DIVINE. To visit her Web site: www.VanessaDavisGriggs.com
THANK YOU!



I want to take this time to say thank you to everyone who extended comfort to my family for the loss of my brother.
 
He will be missed in the natural, but he left us with so much good. When I think of him all I can do is shout with joy knowing that he's where I hope to someday be.
 
From my family to yours -- THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013


When Memories Fade is a story that touches the mind and spirit.

It has been twenty plus years since the disappearance of her mother. Unsettled about the unsolved mystery, Angel Roberts sets out on a mission to find the answers she needs. The one person she believes can help her is her grandmother. The gateway to that option closes when the grandmother suffers a stroke and answers she might have are locked inside her mind.

Determined to solve this cold case Angel continues her quest for answers. Along the way she meets Wes Cade, a reporter seeking answers to many of the same questions she has. Their journey toward truth will cause them to learn much about the mystery and themselves. The relationship they develop is refreshing in that it is grows without the trappings of unnecessary sex scenes, but by no means is boring. Add to that the mystery to be solved and you have a read that is thought-provoking, intelligent and entertaining.

Author Moody's sophomore project showcases her talents through the development of her characters, the pacing of her story and the welcomed twists that keep the reader engaged. Additionally she touches on a subject that many today are faced with--the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer.







ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Serving up a creative mix, flavored with FAITH
 
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.  — 1 Colossians 3:17 NIV
 
Tyora Moody is an author and entrepreneur.  Her debut novel, When Rain Falls, was released March 2012 (Urban Christian). This is the first book in the Victory Gospel series. The second book in the Victory Gospel Series, When Memories Fade, will be released in April 2013 (Urban Christian).
 
Deep Fried Trouble, the first book in the Eugeena Patterson Mystery series will be released June 2013.

Tyora has coined her books as Soul-Searching Suspense.  She is a member of Sisters in Crime and American Christian Fiction Writers. She served as a judge for the Christy Awards for three years.

She owns and operates TywebbinCreations.com, a design and marketing company.  For over twelve years, she has worked with authors, small business owners and non-profit organizations to develop their online presence. For free tips, how-to guides and ecourses, visit DIYwithTy.com.

When Tyora isn’t working for a client or doing something literary, she enjoys spending time with family, catching a movie on the big screen, traveling and when the mood hits her, baking cookies.

Visit the author online at www.tyoramoody.com.

Purchase the Book Online at:

www.amazon.com
www.barnesandnoble.com

View When Memories Fade trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYAN9W8TqIY  
 
Victory Gospel Series
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-TxrK97yD0
 
WHEN MEMORIES FADE BOOK GIVEAWAY (you may post this at the beginning and/or end of your post).

Please leave your comments on this blog post. You could win a copy of When Memories Fade. 
·         Three (3) copies will be given away during this tour.
·        There will be a GRAND PRIZE - All the books in the Victory Gospel Series (When Rain Falls and When Memories Fade) will be included in a special customized Thirty-One Gift Bag
For More Information 
Visit the author online at:
www.facebook.com/AuthorTyoraMoody.

View the blog tour schedule at:
http://tywebbinvirtualevents.con/PZFpn 
 






 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, April 8, 2013


Welcome to my new blog ‘Let’s Bear Good Fruit’.  This blog has been created in order for me to share the good fruit of the written, spoken and visual arts. I invite you to stop by often to partake of book reviews, writing tips and whatever’s going on in my head at the moment. Feel free to subscribe and invite your friends. 
Linda!