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Check out my latest novel!!!

Hey everyone   my second novel is available.  After years of putting thoughts and ideas on paper it has become a real story. If your looking for a story that is inspired by true events mixed with a whole lot of imagination (which I’ve been told I have a lot of ) then this story is for you. Why not give it a try?   thanks

Young, smart, attractive Katie Thompson seemed to have it all: a promising future, great friends, likable and was at the top of her class, in spite of her parents’ divorce. She worked hard to keep her life on the right path.
But when her father remarries a much younger, beautiful woman Katie’s view of herself becomes distorted. The failure of Katie’s first love interest compounds her insecurity and she goes on a downward spiral dealing with her own demons in private. After Katie finds a new beau, the people in her life remain oblivious to her underlying problems and sweep everything under the rug. Until things have gone too far.
Katie has to learn the hard way to deal with life’s unexpected twists and turns. She’s quickly thrown into adulthood by making major life decisions once she finally realizes what she wants and believes is right. Unfortunately, there is someone that is not going to allow Katie to have what she wants – and will stop at nothing to make everything go their way.
How would you feel if you found out you had been terribly manipulated? How would you react when you found out who was responsible for pulling those strings?
Sometimes the past stays buried, but other times, rare but not impossible, it comes back to bite you in the ass!
Share in Katie’s journey as she grows and learns how to cope with the consequences of her choices.

If you do decide to read my story I hope you find it interesting and enjoyable.

Looking forward to hearing from you.  Thanks   Mon

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Meeting POP EVIL

Can you believe Pop Evil knows about my book?

As fate would have it, while on vacation in WI, I was presented with a rare opportunity to attend a POP EVIL show. I hurried to get my ticket the night before to guarantee I’d get in and boy was I surprised the next night. I not only got to see POP EVIL but I was among the first few fans to get a meet and greet with the band.  The guys were wonderful as they greeted the row of fans that were awaiting them. They each signed our CD’s, posters, shook hands, gave hugs and made an effort to say something to each fan but the most memorable part for me was having my picture taken with the band. This was something we’d all have as a special memory forever.

And even more so for me since I was also able to hand them my information about a book I wrote that has a music theme. They were very supportive and showed interest. It meant the world to me that finally musicians would know about it. After all that is who I dedicated the book to.  I hope that POP EVIL finds the time in their busy schedule to read it. But as you can see when I saw the picture up close I realized that  Matt was holding my card. That small gesture made this experience even more exciting and personal for me.

POP EVIL put on a great, high energy show that evening giving the fans a mix of new and older material. And the smaller venue made the show more intimate. The band was super cool and told the fans to stick around after the show cause they were going to hang out.  They really are a nice group of young men and IF they are in your area by all means go check them out.  You won’t be disappointed.     
Keep on rockin, Monica
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Free ebook July 29-30th

Humanizing the Jaguar

Free Ebook promotion of “Humanizing the Jaguar” on July 29-30, 2013 on Amazon.com. I urge you to get your download and please review. It would be appreciated. Tell your friends, family anyone you might know that likes to read. The story is about a young boy who grows up to find success in the music business. But his cockiness finds him in a precarious situation that he can only get out of with help from an unexpected friend. Packed with suspense, drama and a music theme and as an added BONUS a music game is hidden throughout the text. Take the challenge IF you dare! I’ll be looking forward to comments.
Thank you & happy reading, Monica

Some Great Reviews

Last year’s event

Hey everyone just wanted to shout it out here that I’ve gotten some good reviews for my book “Humanizing the Jaguar” https://ow.ly/kCqr9    https://ow.ly/kCqEx  and I will be part of Mountain Empire Comic Books weekend May4th here on 6th St in Bristol TN.  There will be many vendors so  Why not come out and have some fun if you’re in the area.  Lots to see and enjoy…

hope to see you

Keep rocking,   Monica

Literarily Speaking guest reader post was fun

Cold outside

 

January is no reason to feel the chill outside when you can read a good book. Here I am on Literarily Speaking  as a guest author doing a letter to the readers as my character: Donna. This was a lot of fun and got my creative juices stirred up.  take a read and see how one situation changed Donna’s life forever.
https://ow.ly/h4JsM
let me know if you have any comments, questions etc. I would love to hear from you.   keep reading,    Monica

Appalachian Authors Book Fair Hosted by the Bristol Library

Hi there,

I will be part of the Appalachian Author’s Book fair held at the Bristol Library on Friday December 14. It runs two days December 14 & 15 with different authors each day.  So if you’re in the Bristol VA/TN area come on out and see us,    You might even find a Christmas gift for a reader on your list.

It’s the Appalachian Authors Book Fair (A chapter of the Virginia Writers Club)  come visit the authors !!!! Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces.

Happy reading,
Monica

Here’s my book   come check it out!

 

WOW!!! I’m on Lakefrontmuse, an informative author site.

One of Mary’s books

I’m so excited that I met Mary Metcalfe online. She hosts a website for authors and she does a wonderful job doing unique posts for the featured author. Give it a try, check out all the authors who are on her site. We’re all just trying to get our stories out there.

https://lakefrontmuse.blogspot.com/2012/11/daddio-perfect-name-for-this-rocker.html It’s intersting reading. You might find a book for the holidays to treat yourself or a gift for the reader on your list. 
Enjoy!
Happy reading,
Monica

If you can’t see my post use this link
https://lakefrontmuse.blogspot.com/2012/11/daddio-perfect-name-for-this-rocker.html

I’m so EXCITED!!!!

Hi there,

Daddio the author

Carefree author

I wanted to tell everyone that I’ve been interviewed recently about my book. It’s just so exciting I had to tell everyone.                                                         .

You can read  about it here https://bit.ly/TCTgnD and here https://bit.ly/T19xVt

I’ll be posting more as they happen..

Happy Rock n Roll reading,   Monica