BELTERRA

Dear Gentle Readers,
My bestselling sci-fi-romantic adventure, BELTERRA, is available for $.99 this holiday weekend at
http://www.amazon.com/BELTERRA-Time-After-Book-ebook/dp/B0072F88NM/ref=la_B0076OMJY8_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1404436546&sr=1-3

Book Description:  
The Time After Time Series follows a pair of unlikely lovers on their adventures through life and love, this time on an alien planet divided into four tribes. When Neeka, daughter of the Lord of the Warrior Clan, was out picking lavender in their vast fields of the West, she felt him coming for her, and she was ready. When Braedon, Lord of the Soldier Clan of the East, rode into those lavender fields, searching for the woman of his dreams, he had no idea if she were even real. But there she was, standing there looking up at him, smiling. He reached his hand down to her and waited. She accepted his hand, beginning their adventures together, changing not only their lives, but the course of life and unity on their planet forever. An alien planet. Or is it?

Reviews:

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars The heroine, Neeka, and the hero, Braedon, August 2, 2013 By  Sheryl - See all my reviews Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: BELTERRA (Time After Time Book 2) (Kindle Edition) The heroine, Neeka, and the hero, Braedon were often times just not meant to be together... One would think. With Braedon, Lord of the Soldier Clan, hot and sexy who could resist him as he stumbles through the bumpy road of love. It seems at every turn he is trying to prove he is worthy of the love of the daughter, of the Lord of the Warrior Clan. In a world with plenty of action and adventure and romance, Belterra also has humor that I found endearing. Sparks fly and several misunderstandings lead them down the road to a rough relationship that may or may not end in happiness. (No Spoilers from this reader) but I can't wait to read more. Thank you Carol Ann Kauffman for leading me through a wonderful journey with Neeka and Braedon and the many other characters in this novel. Some of which deserve their own books (hint, hint) I look forward to reading more from you. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars This book was so unique!, March 9, 2012 By  Tim Clevenger - See all my reviews Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: BELTERRA (Time After Time Book 2) (Kindle Edition) I think this books was throughly well written and insightful. I think the the world that this author created is lush and completely captivating. I wouldn't have thought this would be such an interesting science fiction novel, but I absolutely adore it. I am a pretty big science fiction buff, and this book would fit right in with the rest of my collection. I really loved Belterra and thought it makes a lovely story on it's own, but can't wait to read more from this author! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Is this a first in a series?, March 5, 2012 By  Jeanie49 - See all my reviews Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: BELTERRA (Time After Time Book 2) (Kindle Edition) I enjoyed this book. The references that the story took place in a post apocalyptic world sparked the science fiction geek in me. The interactions of the characters in this romantic action novel kept me interested and involved. There were also many humorous lines that added to my enjoyment while reading; i.e. "the last cookie on the tray";referring to choice of a man, made me laugh out loud. Great to read a book from a new author. Thank you Carol Kauffman. Looking forward to your next book. Could this be the start of a series? Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Belterra: Romance, Action and Beyond, February 26, 2012 By  mtgriz - See all my reviews Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: BELTERRA (Time After Time Book 2) (Kindle Edition) Belterra is a step into an enchanting world filled with romance, action, and adventure. The heroine, Neeka, and the hero, Braedon, share a dream of each other, but don't realize the world changing scale of the adventure their love will launch. This romance novel explores the heart and the soul, and the depths of what is right and what is wrong in the pursuit of burning ambition. This was the best romance/adventure novel I've ever read. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice!, February 22, 2012 By  Cianna Reider "Cianna Reider" (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: BELTERRA (Time After Time Book 2) (Kindle Edition) I really loved this book. I think that it has such an interesting story line, and the time period is quite realistic and well researched. I would like to read more by this author in the near future, and wished I could get it as an actual book as well! Keep up the great work!

Review of SIREN'S SECRET by Debbie Herbert

Mermaids and Murder, June 20, 2014 By Carol Ann Kauffman This review is from: Siren's Secret (Harlequin Nocturne) (Mass Market Paperback) "Siren's Secret" is a captivating fast-paced tale of mermaids and murder. Successfully living on land with her relatives, the lovely Shelly becomes embroiled in the hideous crimes of a serial killer and fears she will become his next victim. The multi-layered main characters in the story are credible and lovable. The suspense builds and sustains to a satisfying ending. The ocean and the bayou are a beautiful backdrop to the story. If you are tired of werewolves and vampires, why not give mermaids a chance? I highly recommend "Siren's Secret" to anyone who loves action and adventure.

P. Buckley Moss

Patricia Buckley was born on May 20, 1933 on Staten Island, New York, USA.  As a child, she struggled in school and was diagnosed with dyslexia, but was very good in Art.  After graduating from Washington Irving High School for Fine Arts in Manhattan, New York, she attended Cooper Union College. 



 Graduating in 1955, she married chemical engineer, Jack Moss.  Years later, Jack got transferred and moved his family of seven plus one on the way to Waynesboro, Virginia.  










The beautiful rural countryside and the quaint Amish communities inspired Patricia's beautiful pastoral compositions.  






In 1979 she divorced Jack Moss and in 1982 she married business manager Malcolm Henderson.







In 1998 Charles Kuralt referred to her as "The People's Artist", a moniker she cherished.  In 1999 she opened the P. Buckley Moss Museum in Waynesboro, Virginia.






She also founded the P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education to aid children with learning disabilities.  She has won numerous art and humanitarian awards.  P. Buckley Moss is 81 years old.


Biographical information is from Wikipedia.
Photos of her beautiful work are from 
www.pbuckleymoss.com
P. Buckley Moss is also on Pinterest!

Interview with Author Vince Guaglione

Vince Guaglione

Raleigh, North Carolina  U.S.A.

Good morning, Vince and welcome to Vision and Verse, the Place for Art and Authors.  We're happy to have you hear with us the morning.  Tel us what have you written.

I’ve published five short works as an independent author, three of which are in the personal growth/personal transformation genre.  The other two live in the short suspense fiction genre.  My personal growth series is titled “The Narratives,” and can best be described as my own unique brand of journaling.  The fictional pieces are titled, “Chasing Angels” and “Eva.” I started writing in late 2012 as a means of calming my brain and refocusing my energy my energy after losing my significant other to suicide.  I needed to do something to make sense of what I was feeling and to cope with her passing, and out of this came my first work, "The Narratives: Keeping the Soul Alive."  In it, and in the other books in the series, I write mostly about my own struggles while navigating my path to healing, and towards self-actualization.  But I also write about the things I see happening around me in society today.  I talk about how we've become more closed off as a society today, more ego-centric, and how our societal values have changed.  These works can best be summed up as my take on this thing we call life.

The 4^th book in “The Narratives” series, subtitled “Evolution,” is being released today, July 1st. 

Congratulations!
It’s one that I’m really proud of because as I was writing it, I was transitioning into a new phase in my life, and could see I was evolving as a human being.  Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Narratives-Evolution-Vince-Guaglione-ebook/dp/B00LEKMT0O/ref=la_B00AHGQZDS_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1404167031&sr=1-6

We are sorry to hear about the circumstances that led you to writing.  It's good that you used your grief to propel yourself  forward.  You are a brave man.  What is your favorite genre to write?

The core of what I write is about my own personal growth but I enjoy fiction immensely.  It’s hard to pick one because they are both so different.  In one, I’m writing about me – my innermost thoughts, feelings, and fears.  In the other, I’m telling a story.  But I do find that even in my fictional pieces, I’m pulling parts of myself into my main character.  The best advice I’ve ever received about writing is to write what you know.  I’ve tried to honor that so it’s not surprising that all of these works boils down to a personal struggle - the battle to overcome - and this is readily apparent in both genres.  But, in all honesty, I would love to write a suspense/horror piece.  I have plans to undertake this type of effort over the next few months.

Favorite food.

Did you mention pizza earlier?

Probably.  I'm Italian.  Canoli.  Do you prefer tea or coffee?

I’m a coffee addict.  I have an affinity for Starbucks coffee and I’ve made my local Starbucks my second home.  I do all my writing there.

Pizza or ice cream?

Do I have to choose?

No.  You can have both!  Where would you like to visit?

I’ve never been outside North America but I plan on visiting the Scandinavian countries and Iceland before my time is up.

Italy.  You have to go to Italy. Fabulous!  Add it to your list.  Favorite musical artist.  Do you listen to music when you write?  What?

I have lots of favorite artists, mostly in the rock genre, and don’t normally listen to music when I write.  When I do, I usually try to find something mellow in my collection.  It just depends on my mood.

What makes you laugh?

I have a Jerry Seinfeld sense of humor so I usually find humor in everyday life.  I think I’ve got a little of both Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza in me.  I can relate to both characters.  Some of these personality traits certainly come through in my writing.

Favorite work of art.

Any Frank Frazetta painting.  His fantasy works are spectacular.  I’m a big fan of fantasy art and he is my favorite fantasy artist.  I’m also partial to the photography of Ansel Adams.

I love Ansel Adams, too.  How old were you when you started writing?

I started writing in a journal at the age of 13.  Initially, I documented what I could remember of specific vivid dreams I had as a young adult, but then transitioned into journaling, then to short fiction.  Throughout my formative years, I kept a journal, so it’s not surprising that the core of what I’ve put in the public domain is my 2014 version of journaling.

Describe your perfect evening.

I love meeting new people and love socializing.  To get a chance to talk to lots of interesting and fun people in a social setting is actually the perfect evening for me.  It’s funny that as a young adult, I was actually very shy.  Now, I can’t wait to talk to someone new!

Where do you get your inspiration?

For my Narratives works, I get most of my inspiration through everyday life.  I’m learning new things about myself all the time.  Sometimes, all it takes is an interaction to show you something about yourself you’ve never recognized before.  When those moments reveal themselves, I write about them.

For my short fiction pieces, I find I’m drawn to the metaphysical.  It’s an area that has always fascinated me.  It gets me thinking about what’s really possible.  I usually wind up entertaining those thoughts then crafting a story around some aspect of the phenomenon.

What do you do when you get a writer's block?

I don’t block often because my process is very structured.  When I come up with a new idea or concept, I map it out in my head then outline it, particularly for my fictional pieces.  My Narratives essays are short so I can usually write what’s in my head in one sitting.  But for fiction, I don’t actually start the writing process until I have a clear outline, and that makes it easy to just go.  But on the oft chance I do block, I take that time to think up ideas for future works rather than try to force the issue.

Who is your favorite author?

That’s a good question.  I love reading horror, suspense, and thrillers so I’d have to say Stephen King is my favorite.

Best book you ever read.

That’s a difficult question to answer.  If I take a look at my reading history as an adult, most of what I’ve read sits in the political, economic, sociological, and investigative journaling categories.  I read select thrillers and horror, although not as much as I did as a young adult.  To pick one book is difficult, however, one of my all-time favorites is a book titled “Into Thin Air” by Jon Krakauer, which documented the 1996 climbing disaster on Mt. Everest.

I love that one, too.  Amazing book.  Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?

I did a lot of bowling throughout my 20s and 30s and was lucky enough to find a man who did a lot more than just coach me in the sport.  He is the person who has had the biggest influence on my life.  He was the toughest coach I’ve ever had but more than being a great bowling coach, he was an unbelievable life coach.  I used to think the world owed me something.  He was the one person who was able to knock that chip off my shoulder, make me face my fears square in the eye, and make me take responsibility for my life.  He’s no longer with us, but will always be one of the finest human beings I have ever known, and I will forever be grateful for his role in turning me into the person I am today.

If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?

I’d have to say Thomas Jefferson, or any of the founding fathers of this country.  How they had such foresight in crafting the U.S. Constitution is quite amazing to me.  They were incredible people who were far ahead of their time.

What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?

The best advice I can give anyone is to be authentic.  Don’t try to be something or someone you’re not.  Readers can see right through that.  Believe in yourself and do it because you love it, not because you hope to be the next best-selling author.  I started off with one idea, entirely in an effort to redirect my energy, and wound up with enough material to entertain the idea to self-publish.  I never believed my works would become commercially successful, nor had any idea if what I’d written was any good, but I felt that this was something I needed to do.  Anyone can publish these days, but if you decide to go this route, ensure that you’re putting the best product out that you possibly can.  Once it’s in the public domain, it’s there for the world to see.  For me, it was about telling my story and leaving a legacy.  Be authentic, be honest, and don’t be afraid to share your gifts with the world. 

Do you have any links where we can follow you?

My social media links:

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