BOOK: Sea Witch by Carol Ann Kauffman

 

Dr. Laura Martin, Chief Extraterrestrial Life Scientist at The Touchstone Institute of Oceanographic Research, noticed troubling but subtle changes in the Atlantic Ocean. 

Before she could make sense of it all, her longtime assistant abruptly walked out. 

Laura hired young, handsome Scott Conner to be her personal assistant. 

Mayhem ensued, mainly because of Zara, the mermaid/siren/monster in the basement of the Touchstone Institute, who eyed on Scott as her possible mate in a plot for total domination of planet Earth.

“The Touchstone Institute of Oceanographic Research is the most fantastic, exhilarating place on the planet to work. It is high energy, exciting, sometimes maddening, often frightening, heart pounding work. It’s not a job. It’s a lifetime commitment. It gets in your blood. It grabs you by the throat and possesses you, body and soul. And it is work. If you’re not prepared to work your ass off day in and day out, weekends, holidays, your birthday, and your mamma’s birthday, leave now.”

Available in kindle and paperback format at

https://www.amazon.com/SEA-WITCH-Carol-Ann-Kauffman-ebook/dp/B00XK6DUNA/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=Carol+Ann+Kauffman&qid=1677730930&s=digital-text&sr=1-14

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TV TIME: Narvik (Netflix)

 I am not a fan of war movies, especially World War II movies.  The war was the topic of conversation when my mother’s family got together. Five of my uncles served in the Army and Navy during the war. It is too close for me to see the big picture. 

Because I haven’t been able to get through many World War II movies, I don’t have much comparative background. 

However, Narvik is told from the viewpoint of the Norwegian citizens of the town of Narvik about their battle with Hitler over their iron ore. 

It is a compelling, gripping story.

INTERVIEW: Historical Fiction Author Doreen McGettigan

 

Doreen McGettigan

Delaware County 

Pennsylvania

USA

 

Good morning, Doreen, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the site for art and authors and those who love them. Can you tell us a little about what you’ve written?

I started my career as a journalist. When my brother was murdered in a road rage attack I journaled (which is what I always did when pain was overwhelming) and that journal became my first book, Bristol boyz Stomp. That book is being republished fall 2023. My second book is the true story of an 80-year-old homeless woman my husband brought home one night. She lived with us for three years. My third book is Realize Your Writing Dreams, Actionable Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing. I’ve also ghostwritten seven.

What is your favorite genre to write?

My dream is to finish a historical fiction family saga I started 20 years ago. I also finished a sweet romance that a publisher asked me to give two of the characters more depth. Hoping to work on that this winter.

Favorite food.

I was diagnosed with colon cancer last February. After a few major surgeries, chemo and another surgery coming up in a few weeks, my diet has been so restrictive. I can eat cheese pizza, and pasta but am constantly craving salads and veggies.

Tea or coffee?

Tea. British Blend black tea.

Pizza or ice cream?

Pizza these days😊

Wine or beer or soda?

I’m being denied alcohol but can drink flat ginger ale. I cheated on Christmas Eve and had a half glass of sparkling wine, my favorite.

Where would you like to visit?

Greece

Favorite musical artist.  Do you listen to music when you write?  What?

My favorite artist changes often. I like all music but love Country. Right 

now, I’m loving Zac Brown Band. They are amazing live! I listen to music 

or talk radio while writing. Sometimes Christian music, sometimes rap but mostly country.

What makes you laugh?

Silly little kid jokes and the show Ridiculousness.

Favorite work of art or sculpture.

My father was a talented artist and known for his lighthouse watercolors. I love them.

How old were you when you started writing?

Ten years old. I would rewrite my favorite chapter books, changing the characters names, and the endings. 

Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?I am an outliner and often write a proposal before or while writing the book.

Describe your perfect evening.

Lately it binge watching a series with my husband.

Where do you get your inspiration?

From my grandkids. I have sixteen of them. They are my toughest critics and my biggest fans. They think I’m a rockstar!

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

I take walk through my neighborhood if the weather is nice or a mall. I will sit on a bench and people watch. If it’s a serious block I take a drive to the shore and walk on the beach and/or people watch on the boardwalk. Sometimes watching a movie helps.

Who is your favorite author?

All of them. Writing and publishing isn’t easy. 

That’s the sweetest answer I’ve had to that question in ten years! 🥰 As a fellow author, I thank you. Best book you ever read.

I would say Animal Farm by George Orwell has haunted me the most, since I was a preteen.

Last book you read.

Jared Kushner’s memoir. I covered politics as a journalist so I’m always curious about what goes on behind the scenes. This one was well done.

What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?

I wanted to be an architect but am awful with numbers so couldn’t cut it. I’d most likely work as a psychologist.

Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?

My husband. I couldn’t write a better male main character. 

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

My brother in Heaven. 

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

To read Realize Your Writing Dreams (lol) but really that’s what I say.

Links to follow Doreen: 

http://www.instagram.com/DoreenMcGettigan

http://www.facebook.com/doreenmcgettigan

http://www.twitter.com/doreenb8

 

The Stranger in my Recliner: An intimate look at the homelessness and mental health crisis: McGettigan, Doreen: 9781647197162: Amazon.com: Books

 

REALIZE YOUR WRITING DREAMS: Actionable Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing: McGettigan, Doreen: 9781647181758: Amazon.com: Books

 

The kindle version of The Stranger in My Recliner is now $3.99.

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BOOK REVIEW: Cast a Cold Eye, A Manny Rivera Mystery, by Rich Curtin

  

I love the Manny Rivera Mysteries by Rich Curtin. I have devoured these ten juicy morsels of police procedural murder mystery in the gorgeous Four Corners area of the US Southwest with Deputy Manny Rivera, a smart, likable, relatable, attractive man of principle.

In this mystery Rich Curtin brought together rock hounds, old high school crushes, a young, bright, history author, and a wild teenage runaway and constructed an intricate web of greed and chance mishaps that will have you turning pages well into the night. 

I highly recommend this and all the other Manny Rivera Mysteries. 

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ART: Little Youngstown, Ohio has its Own Van Gogh at the Butler!

Little Youngstown, Ohio. 

Capital of the Rust Belt.

Former Murdertown, U. S. A.

Forgotten by politicians from both sides who made big promises, then ignored us. 

We have our own Vincent Van Gogh painting 

at the beautiful Butler! 

Can you believe it? 

 

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SCHEDULE: March 6-10, 2023

Monday, March 6 - ART:

 Butler Art Has Their Own Van Gogh! 

Tuesday, March 7 - BOOK REVIEW:

Cast a Cold Eye, A Manny Rivera Mystery

 by Rich Curtin

Wednesday, March 8 - INTERVIEW:

Historical Fiction Author Doreen McGettigan

Thursday, March 9 - TV TIME:

Narvik (Netflix)

Friday, March 10 - BOOK:

Sea Witch

By Carol Ann Kauffman  

 

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