Muffins and Books

 

                            

There is a plus side to doing all these book signings for the Tall Tales and Short Stories from South Jersey Anthology. We had the pleasure of doing a book signing this past Saturday at My Favorite Muffin in Sicklerville, N.J. They have the best muffins, sandwiches and coffee.

                                                                          

 

We get to be with our friends; that’s Dawn, my super hero sidekick. We don’t have a nickname yet, but Dawn is more than a sidekick; we’re a team!

                                                                      

 

She’s not Robin to my Batman; she’s Batman, too. Since I’m Super G; Dawn can be Super D. Should we wear capes?

                                                                                    

                                                Fellow authors stopped by to cheer us on

                                                                            

 

 

                                                              

 

 

 

 

                                 

 

 

No one is safe from us; we even get the kids and grandkids involved with selling our books.

                                                                                 

Dawn and I will be representing our writer’s group at the Big Block Party on Merchant Street in Audubon on May 31rst. The block party will be hosted by the Treehouse Coffee Shop from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

                                                                                 

 

Randy and Tina have been serving the best food, coffee, cookies, and entertainment for the past ten years. Help them celebrate. Stop by and say hello to Tina and Randy, and then stop by and chat with the members of the South Jersey Writers Group.

Super D and Super G will be there with copies of Tall Tales and Short Stories from South Jersey.

Big News from South Jersey Writers Group!!

                                                                       

Yes!!! South Jersey Writers Group is preparing for their next anthology and more!


Our first anthology was a big success and we're still promoting Tall Tales and Short Stories from South Jersey. We have sold five hundred copies since December 2nd; our launch date.

                                                              

We'll need your help to do the second anthology. We have a kickstarter campaign going on now!


                                                                          

Check out the details below and support us. Hugs and kisses from the South Jersey Writers Group


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Upcoming Book Signing & Block Party

                                                                   

      

The South Jersey Writers Group will be at several events this May promoting their first anthology of short stories called Tall Tales and Short Stories from South Jersey. **May 25^**, we’ll be at My Favorite Muffin at 683 Berlin Cross Key Road, Sicklerville, N.J. from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Stop in; eat a muffin; chat with the authors!

                                                                                 

**On May 31rst**, we’ll be at a big Block Party celebrating the Treehouse coffee shop’s ten year anniversary. It’s an open street event at 120 W. Merchant Street, Audubon, N. J. 08106 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stop by at our table and chat with us.                                                                

This book offers many delightful tales: a western comedy called “Destiny in Dusty Springfield” by Joseph Arechavala, a ghost story called “Apparitions of Murder” by Krista Magrowski, an encounter with the not so jolly man in red called “Bad Day for Santa” by John Farquhar, a frightful Zombie story called “The Night of the Attack” by Marie Gilbert, plus much more.

The books sell at the very reasonable price of 10 dollars J

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Book Signing, Crepes and Turkish Delights

                                                                       

Did that title confuse you? It wouldn't if you knew about the Rendez-Vous Café in Haddon Height!

The South Jersey Writers Group were at the Rendez-Vous for a book signing for our first anthology,

Tall Tales and Short Stories from South Jersey (by the way, we're getting ready for our second

anthology soon)

                                                                         

The Café is owned by Andrea Constantinescu and this lovely woman can create the most tasty things.
                                                                           

I have a copy of the menu here.  I ordered her homemade hummus that is to die for; that good, while

my granddaughter and fellow writer order crepes, with  bananas and chocolate.

                                                                     

We sold books and ate. What a perfect day. Here we are snacking on some imported Turkish

Delights.
                                                                    

Our next book signing will be at My Favorite Muffin in Sicklerville, N.J. on Saturday, May 25 from

12 to 3p.m. Stop by and visit. I'm putting on weight with all these book signings :(

Interview with L.D. Davis

                                                                     

 

 

L.D. Davis is a member of the South Jersey Writers Group and a published author. Her book, Accidently on Purpose is a best seller and after reading it, I'm not only a big follower of Ms. Davis, but I highly recommend the book. So join me now as L.D. tells us what's up in her writing corner.

                                                                   

 

Tell us a little about yourself

 I always hate these open ended "tell us about yourself" questions. I always feel like I'm bragging, but if you insist....I live in and grew up in South Jersey. I am married with five kids, and as fantastic as they all are, they drive me up a wall and make me pull my hair out! I have been writing since I was able to form written sentences, but last year I finally followed my dream and published the novel Accidentally On Purpose and the novella Pieces Of Rhys.

 

What inspires you to write?

Real life, I guess. Mine, yours, his and hers. Music is also a big inspiration. I can hear a song and a story will play out in my head.I can get a novel idea, if you will, from the smallest details around me.

 

What was the inspiration for this book?

There are some real life aspects to the book, but the idea popped into my head one night on my work to slave work at a giant retailer to not be named. I heard a song Ready To Start by  Arcade Fire and a couple of hours later on my first break I started writing. The weird thing is that the song really does not have much to do with the end result.

 

Did you go traditional publisher or self publisher?

I never tried the traditional route. I didn't know how. Self publishing seemed like less of a hassle and I'd be able to keep my work as I wanted, sans the editorial issues.

How much do you rely on Social Media to promote yourself and your book?

 Apparently, social media is extremely important. I get yelled at because I don't post enough on Facebook. I don't tweet enough. I don't blog enough. Im getting better, but I need to pick it up.

What advice would you give to a new writer?

Edit. Edit. Edit. Edit again. When you're finished, edit it again. Don't stop editing, even when you think you are finished. Don't let others dictate to you how they think YOUR book should be written. If they don't like it and want to change it, let them write their own book. Protect your work, keep it secret, keep it safe! Share only enough to entice.

L.D. thank you so much for doing this interview, and I know our readers will want to head out and buy your book.