New Novel By Author Anne Gilbert, 'Mayor Of The Dog Park', Targets Dog Abusers

Though the awareness of dog abuse has increased in recent years, penalties for abuse remain lenient. Award winning author, nationally syndicated columnist and novelist Anne Gilbert hopes to change that

The subject of dog abuse has risen to the forefront of the consciousness of many Americans. How should dog abusers be punished is a question hotly debated by dog lovers. Many believe lenient court sentences aren't punishment enough.

Nationally syndicated columnist (The Antique Detective) Anne Gilberts novel ‘Mayor Of The Dog Park-Dog Abusers Get Theirs’ offers a unique and controversial story line. The novel has six dog-loving vigilantes punishing the abusers the way they punished the dogs. Pretty rough stuff? Debateable since the abuse stories were taken from actual newspaper stories.
       
Gilbert suggests some legal options such as registering dog abusers the same way sex offenders are registered, as well as having legal representation for the dogs in court.

During a recent interview on The Authors Show, Gilbert noted that "abused dogs are trauma victims in need of loving care."  
  
As the owner of two rescued animals Gilbert has followed documented cases of dog abuse over the years. It was the lenient sentences the abusers got in the courts that inspired the book.
    
"I hope this will stir up interest in new possibilities for dog justice," Gilbert said.

Anne Gilbert is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at antique2@bellsouth.net. 'Mayor Of The Dog Park - Dog Abusers Get Theirs' is available at Amazon in both paperback and Kindle versions and at Barnes and Noble. More information is available at Gilbert's website at http://www.doggieluvs.com.

About Anne Gilbert:
    
Gilbert has authored nine books on Antiques and art. She is the antiques columnist for the Palm Beach Post. She was the first woman to self-syndicate an antiques column and to focus on fakes and reproductions. Her feature stories written while antiques editor for the Chicago Daily News are archived in “Outstanding Pioneer Women Journalists of the Midwest” at The Newberry Library, Chicago.

Contact:

Anne Gilbert
Anne Gilbert Enterprises LTD
http://www.doggieluvs.com
antique2@bellsouth.net

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Patty Wiseman, Author Of ‘An Unlikely Arrangement’ Chosen As One Of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'

Wiseman was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors who appeared on The Authors Show Radio in 2012. In her interview she discusses the release of her historical romance novel 'An Unlikely Arrangement'

Patty Wiseman, author of 'An Unlikely Arrangement', has been chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. Winners will appear in this years edition of the book. Wiseman was chosen as the result of her appearance on The Authors Show Radio.

As a romance novelist, Wiseman has been called a ‘master of the unexpected twist’ who produces contagious storylines. In ‘An Unlikely Arrangement’, three lives intertwine through the differing worlds of high society, middle-class life, and organized crime, culminating in an engagement, a kidnapping, a misunderstanding and a murder. The story is set in 1929 Detroit.

"It is an absolute thrill to 1st be chosen as a finalist and then actually voted by the public to be included in the 2012 top 50 Winners. When I initially interviewed on The Author Show I never dreamed anything like this would ever come of it. To be listed as a winner with such elite company is a highlight for me and my career. What a wonderful experience. Many thanks to The Author Show."

Patty Wiseman is the daughter of a WWII Navy vet who survived Pearl Harbor. She was raised in Washington State, attended The Wesleyan College in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, then moved to Northeast Texas where she has resided for over 30 years. Several of her short stories have been published in 'Angie's Diary'. 'An Unlikely Arrangement', an historical romance novel, was published with Desert Coyote Productions. There are two more in the works. One is a romantic comedy. Her most recent award is a 2012 Roughdraft short story contest where she placed 2nd.

“I wrote this book,” continued Ms. Wiseman, “because of my fascination with the era that redefined modern womanhood, The Roaring Twenties. There is mystery, mayhem, and murder - all written in such a way as to keep the reader guessing. My love of this era comes to life with the rebellion of a character based on the true story of a woman who wants to break free of the mold others have established. Her innocence is shattered when she makes a drastic decision that changes the way she sees the world in 1929.”

Patty Wiseman is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at patty_wiseman1966@yahoo.com. More information is available at her website. ‘An Unlikely Arrangement’ is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and at her website.

Profile:

Patty Wiseman is the daughter of a WWII Navy vet who survived Pearl Harbor. She was raised in Washington State, attended The Wesleyan College in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, then moved to Northeast Texas where she has resided for over 30 years. Several of her short stories have been published in 'Angie's Diary'. 'An Unlikely Arrangement', an historical romance novel, was published with Desert Coyote Productions. Patty is the secretary of the East Texas Writers Association and a member of the Northeast Texas Writers Organization. She is a life time member of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs - Marshall Women's Club and a lifetime member of the Worldwide Who's Who Women's Network.

Contact:

Patty Wiseman
www.PattyWiseman.net
patty_wiseman1966@yahoo.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of November 26, 2012

Book Marketing, The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, serves as a community of authors and allows authors to actively engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. Authors can upload author photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. It also offers discussion forums, segmented groups and events listings. Facebook and Twitter integration are available

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, announced today The Authors Show radio and TV weekly broadcast schedule.

Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', allows authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. Each author can develop a personalized page. In addition the site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, CEO of eBroadcastMedia.com.

"We believe this site offers a real opportunity for authors, publishers, self published authors and publishing companies," stated Mr. McCauley, "as the site offers so many options, opportunities and possibilities. It can be treated as a place to create awareness of one's work while, at the same time, the site allows the author to network with like-minded individuals. No cost video training is provided to members at the site. The segmented groups allow for the exchange of book marketing ideas, while the discussion forums can serve as an educational resource for those who may have a need to increase their own knowledge in regards to creating marketing and publicity plans that produce real results. All of this can be integrated with social networking technologies. The site can serve as a centralized hub for book marketing activity, education and networking."

Group discussions include website design and search engine optimization, marketing and publicity, audio and video, writing fiction and writing non-fiction. There are segmented group discussion for children's authors and Christian authors. Forum discussions include book marketing strategies and website optimization strategies. Groups and discussions can be created by participants, subject to moderator approval. Help A Publisher Publish You (HAPPY), offered through eBroadcastMedia.com, is a weekly listing of publishers and agents sent to participants of the list service.

Appearances on The Authors Show, Internet radio and tv versions, are produced by Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com. The shows offer professionally produced radio and TV interviews that are broadcast worldwide. This upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

Week November 26, 2012 On The Book Marketing Show

Eric DelaBarre
John Meacham
Richard Godwin
Leyland Hazlewood

Week November 26, 2012 On The Radio Version

Vivienne Vuitton
C. Robert Cales
Jacob Singer
Russell Warnberg
Myrna Beth Haskell
Wendy Hinbest - The Childrens Authors Show
Lynn Hobbs - The Christian Authors Show
Reverend Dr. Linda De Coff - The Christian Authors Show
Richard White - The Christian Authors Show
Jennifer Scalise - The Christian Authors Show
Kristi Burchfiel - The Christian Authors Show


"Our goal with this site," said Ms. Hampson, "is to create a one stop resource that covers all the bases in regards to creating success for authors in an Internet marketing environment. The collaboration between us allows authors to take advantage of getting the word out through Book Marketing, while participating in networking resources,  group discussions, publisher information listings, full service audio and video production, publicity and marketing resources and much more, all found at one centralized location. As the site grows and evolves, the value of this resource will only increase."

Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show Radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show radio group of programs, The Authors Show TV version and is the CEO of eBroadcastMedia.com.

More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site at www.TheAuthorsMarketingPowerhouse.com. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show, radio and tv versions can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com

Contact

Don McCauley
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Award Winning Author Kevin Gerard To Appear At Premier Los Angeles Science Fiction Fantasy Convention LOSCON 39

Acclaimed author Kevin Gerard writes Hispanic books for young readers. He is the author of the Diego's Dragon Adventure series. Gerard’s award winning, unique fantasy dragon book series features a young Hispanic boy as the central character

Award winning author Kevin Gerard will be appearing at the premier Los Angeles science fiction fantasy convention LOSCON 39. He will be signing books, t-shirts and posters in the Dealer room at the convention on November 23, 24 and 25. Mr. Gerard will be featuring 'Dragons of the Dark Rift', the latest installment of his newest fantasy dragon series for young readers, 'Diego's Dragon'. He will also sign copies of all five 'Conor and the Crossworlds' novels. The first novel in the fantasy dragon series,‘Spirits Of The Sun’, recently won an award for best YA fiction at the 14th International Latino Book Awards in New York.

"I've heard about LOSCON for years," says Gerard. "An invitation to their dealer room is a real honor. I can't wait to sit amongst some of the best writers in the country, including Vernor Vinge, their guest of honor. He's a talented author and a very down to earth guy. I'm looking forward to an exciting weekend."

Kevin Gerard’s award winning books are unique in that the central character in the fantasy dragon series is a young Hispanic boy named Diego. The series is targeted to middle school and young adult readers.

In ‘Spirits Of The Sun’, young Diego Ramirez, an 11-year-old Hispanic youth, wins a writing contest. His prize is a statue of a handsome, glistening black dragon. After hearing the name Magnifico spoken aloud by family and friends, Diego awards it to his new dragon. If he only knew how fitting the name was, he might have known what lay ahead. Magnifico is the leader of the Sol Dragones, an assembly of dragons that live within the magical fires of the sun.  As Magnifico comes to life and grows to his mature size, he becomes quite mischievous, playing tricks on Diego to embarrass him. As he discovers his bloodline, however, Diego assumes greater control over his dragon and his destiny.

"Readers will enjoy these books," states Mr. Gerard, "because it is the first fantasy adventure epic series with a Hispanic boy hero. This is a story Hispanic children will love because the main character 'looks like them'."

‘Diego’s Dragon, Book Two: Dragons Of The Dark Rift’, expands the story, as Diego and his girlfriend, Racquel, and their dragons, Magnifico and Estrella, fight to see the true Mayan prophecy come to pass, a time of peace and renewal for all creatures. Vipero, Magnifico's enemy, wants the earth to be destroyed in a galactic upheaval, another interpretation of Mayan folklore. There are three more books in the planning stages, and each will focus on some aspect of Hispanic/Latino history, with fantasy adventure providing the background.

Kevin Gerard is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at kevin@cryingcougarpress.com. Autographed copies of both books will be available at the convention. Both 'Spirits Of The Sun' and 'Dragons Of The Dark Rift' are available at his website and from Amazon.com. More information is available at the website at http://www.DiegosDragon.com.

Profile:

Kevin Gerard lives in San Diego, California. Along with writing fantasy novels for young readers, he teaches statistics at Cal State San Marcos. When not writing or teaching, he enjoys walking the grounds at the San Diego Zoo and hitting the waves at Cardiff State Beach. When students ask him why he became a writer, he responds by telling them he wanted to do something spectacular with his life by making a contribution to the world.

Contact:

Kevin Gerard
www.DiegosDragon.com
kevin@cryingcougarpress.com

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Kimberly Davidson, Author Of ‘I'm Beautiful? Why Can't I See It?’ Believes Female Body Images In Media Influence Self-Image Held By Females

Author Kimberly Davidson offers advice to women regarding the perception of self-worth held by young females in ‘I'm Beautiful? Why Can't I See It?’. Now a new study demonstrates that the media influences the perception of ideal body weight held by young women and that this perception can result in eating disorders

In her book ‘I'm Beautiful? Why Can't I See It?’, Kimberly Davidson raises important questions about how women of all ages can be negatively impacted by images in the media. Recent studies support the idea that a woman’s self-worth can be influenced by a negative body image, resulting in a host of issues, including eating disorders.

“Studies continue to support that eating disorder symptomatology and a drop in self-image and self-worth in females is related to model images in fashion magazines. This latest research supports this. Viewing plus-sized models and images may indeed increase body image,” says Ms. Davidson.

Researchers from Durham University in the UK recently performed a study involving over 100 women. The women were shown images of slender women and models. Female participants who preferred thinner bodies continued to prefer this type when shown images of women and models with slender body types. This changed as they were shown images of women with a larger body shapes. The participants began to favor these larger body shapes. This would seem to suggest that the perception of ideal body weight can be greatly influenced by the images to which young people are exposed.

'I'm Beautiful? Why Can't I See It?' is an effective, step-by-step 13-week healing devotional study for anyone struggling with unhealthy patterns of eating and body image issues, including eating disorders (compulsive overeating, bulimia, and/or anorexia). Emotional (or disordered) eating is very serious, and God has specific processes for setting people free. 'I'm Beautiful? Why Can't I See It?' can be used as a personal resource or in groups and is 12-step compatible. The book can help readers rebuild their identity as they learn to see themselves as God does: beloved, beautiful, and significant.

“From a pastoral counselor's perspective” continued Ms. Davidson, “I believe readers struggling with unhealthy patterns of eating and body image issues, including eating disorders (compulsive overeating, bulimia, and/or anorexia) will find ‘I’m Beautiful? Why Can’t I See It?’ an important resource. I know firsthand how significant spirituality may be in recovery from disordered eating and negative body image.” Kimberly attributes her spirituality to defeating her battle with bulimia and negative body image. She brings a clear message of hope and restoration in her book.

Kimberly Davidson is available for media interviews and speaking engagements and can be reached using the information below or by email at kim@kim-davidson.com. More information is available at her website. ‘I’m Beautiful? Why Can’t I See It?' is available at Amazon and other online book retailers.

About Kimberly Davidson:

Kimberly Davidson received a MA from Western Seminary, is a board certified biblical counselor and spiritual development coach. She has ministered to women for over ten years, from the walls of prison to youth centers, inspiring them to empower God to meet their emotional and spiritual needs. Kimberly is also a Her Journey leader with ARMS (Abuse Recovery Ministry Services) and a Guest Instructor at Western Seminary on the subject of Eating Disorders and Body Image.

Kimberly is the author of five books and a contributor to five books, and has penned numerous articles. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kimberly has lived in Iowa, New York (Long Island), London, suburbia Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Contact:

Kimberly Davidson
http://www.olivebranchoutreach.com
kim@kim-davidson.com

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