Books and Entertainment Network Presents What's Write for Me with Rachel and Marta

Usually, my co-host doesn't say much, other than to introduce herself. Wednesday, September 23 from 4-6 PM Eastern we turn the tables, and the co-host becomes the guest! Join Dellani and Rachel when we chat about the business end of writing. We're also being joined by another of our network hosts, Marta Moran Bishop.

2020 has become the year of the pandemic but it also is the year of a world-wide recession. That has many authors worried but if we stay calm, we could come out of this better off. Find out how to survive the publishing business during the 2020 recession with some common sense tips and advice with Rachel Rueben and Marta

Rachel Rueben is a romance and YA author as well as a blogger. Her books include: Fedelta, Eternal Bond and Hag all available on Wattpad. Her self-publishing blog: Writing By The Seat Of My Pants focuses on things like marketing, social media and the publishing industry at large. She also assists several podcasts on the Books & Entertainment Network, where books, authors and writing are always the topic of interest.

Marta Moran Bishop has been writing for most of her life and has over 30 books and stories out in print. She is an award-winning author and poet and has a radio show, makes book and music videos and works with a promotional marketing team. Her motto comes from her mother, “just go for it.” 

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Red River Radio Presents What's Write for Me with Christina Giguere, Karen Vaughan, JD Holiday, Marta Moran Bishop Wednesday, November 28, 2018

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This is where I would usually introduce Christina Giguere, my faithful sidekick, but today, she's on as a guest, too, here to impart her knowledge of marketing and writing. When she’s not saving the day as a virtual assistant, Christina Giguere likes to write. Her alter ego, Rachel Rueben has a blog called: Writing By The Seat Of My Pants for self-published authors where she discusses publishing news and tips for indie authors.

Second in line is author and illustrator J.D. Holiday. JD has five books. Four children's books: Janoose The Goose, Janoose And The Fall Feather Fair, The Spy Game, and The Great Snowball Escapade. She has also penned collections of short stories for adults in Stories & Imaginings For The Reading Spot. Welcome, JD. JD has been a host with Red River Radio. Welcome, JD.

Our third guest is author and radio show host, Karen Vaughan. Karen started her literary journey in 2005 when she got the idea for what would become Dead on Arrival. She went on to write a series of novels staring her characters Laura and Gerry, as well as stand alone book, Dead Comic Standing. Karen hosts Writers Round Table the second Tuesday of each month. She teamed up with Viv Drewa in Owl & Pussycat Promotions, promoting independent authors. Welcome, Karen.

Our fourth guest is Marta Moran Bishop, who has co-authored books with her mother and grandmother, such as Keeping the Upper Paw, and penned a variety of poetry books, children's books including Wee Three, and a series of dystopian novels, starting with The Between Times. She has also been a host on the Red River Radio network. Welcome, Marta.

Finally, me. I don't tell much about myself in my usual introductions, because I, like other authors, I love to talk about writing and books, but have trouble tooting my own horn. Unfortunately, in marketing, you have to. I'm an author, mostly of romantic suspense, though I have published two historical romances, a variety of contemporary romance, as well as a retro romance, set in Nebraska in 1976. I've written over 100 novels, as yet unpublished, and am working on about 50 more. To check out some of my unpublished works, visit my website, where I post many of my books in serial form.

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Dellani's Tea Time Presents Social Media Show with JD, Karen and Marta

Once in awhile, Dellani and Christina talk to one another, as well as a few stellar authors, and chat about using social media to publicize yourself as an author. Listen in MONDAY JUNE 13 at 4:00 PM Eastern time (3 Central, 2 Mountain, 1 Pacific) when we chat with JD Holliday, Karen Vaughan and Marta Moran Bishop.

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JD Holiday Janosse the Goose, The Spy Game, The Great Snowball Escapade and more at Amazon

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Karen Vaughan Left for Dead, Jamaica Dead, Daytona Dead and many more at Amazon

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Marta Moran Bishop The Between Times, Darkness Descends, Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal, and many more at Amazon

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Rachel Rueben Hag, Eternal Bond, Fedelta. Rachel's Amazon page

Rachel'sBlog

Dellani Oakes Lone Wolf, One Night in Daytona Beach, Room 103 and many more at Amazon

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Red River Radio Presents Marta and Steve Wednesday, May 25 2016

Dellaniand Christina welcome two stunning authors Wednesday, May 25 at 4 PMEastern time on Blog Talk Radio. 

New to the show, Steve Schwertley author of Enemy in the Heartland and Revenge Unleashed.

We are also delighted to have returning guest, Marta Moran Bishop author of The Jewell in the Dark Series, The Void, Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal and many more

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Dellani Oakes Wined, Dined and Read

I am so pleased to be invited by my friend, Uvi Poznansky. Many thanks for thinking of me! I'm proud to be a part of the Wined, Dined and Read blog tour.

The book I'm going to talk about is my historical romance, Indian Summer. This is my first published work and holds a special place in my heart.

If your main characters were glasses of wine, which would they be?

If Manuel Enriques were a wine, he would be San Sebastian Winery'sCastillo Red, a dry red, this wine is a delight with a deep burgundy color and a hint of oak. Light on the tannins this wine should complement meats or richer foods nicely. Manuel is bold, fearless and spicy hot. He is a true romantic hero.

If Gabriella Deza were a wine, she would be San Sebastian Winery's Blanc de Fleur

This wine has a hint of fruit and sweetness and the tiny bubbles that produce tingling flavor all through the palate. Gabriella is innocent, bubbly and ready to take on life. She may be young, but she is spirited and effervescent. 

Describe your book in one meal:

My book would be Mariscada, a seafood casserole with lobster, clams, shrimp and lots of garlic and ginger, onions and other savories add depth to the meal. Set in St. Augustine, Florida in 1739, Indian Summer has something for everyone: love, lust, intrigue, spies, action. . . .

What does your book smell like?

It smells briny like the river that flows by St. Augustine. With the Atlantic a stone's throw away, Anastasia Island between it and the ocean, The Matanzas River, an intercoastal river flows by. It smells like hot, tropical climes and the heady perfume of exotic flowers.

What candy would your book be?

Why, the famous rock candy of the Spanish Quarter, of course!

Your book’s snack would be?

Grilled sausages from the historic Spanish section.

Describe your most memorable meal:

That would have to be at Cortessa's Restaurant in St. Augustine. We went for our 25th anniversary. The meal was delicious, beginning with their signature artichoke soup. We dined in the portrait room, in which all the walls are painted with mythological images, like the Three Graces. Not only was the food wonderful, the service was fantastic and the atmosphere relaxing. It's a shame that Cortessa's closed. It was a St. Augustine icon.

One food word to describe your writing style:

Unique.

What will someone find you eating/drinking when you’re really into a good book?

Coffee and chocolate.

Sweet or Salty?

I like pretzels with ice cream, so I really prefer both salty and sweet.

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