Celebrating A Second Charity Release For The Serendipity Authors

Today at our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating a new charity anthology.

Serendipity is a project founded by Jason Daniel Kowalczyk. The project is a book series that will feature the works of unknown authors, artists, poets, and photographers with all proceeds going to charity. The mission is to give exposure to unknown artists, authors, poets, and photographers while giving back to help charities.

SERENDIPITY: Volume Two

By William P. Pierson, Jason Daniel Kowalczyk, Candy McFarland, Kendra Craig, Tatyana Bolotina, Liliana West, Melissa Tetreault-Kowalczyk

It all began with an idea. Jason Daniel Kowalczyk wanted to spotlight new authors and have them help create something to help out a different Charity every year. Once again, Jason brings you "Serendipity." Last year, Serendipity's royalties when to help the Ronald McDonald House, and this year, all royalties will go to Toys-for-Tots. The Serendiptiy Team would like to thank you for your help and hope that you enjoy the works of the authors who generously wanted to help out this charity.

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Celebrating A New Collection Of Stories From A. Scott Boddie

Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating the release of A. Scott Boddie's short story collection, CONVERSATIONS WITH SWISHY PETE VOLUME II.

A. Scott Boddie is lover of books, movies, and music. He's the author of the books 'Conversations with Swishy Pete Volume 1 and Volume 2, and the forthcoming books 'Esrevinu' and 'Friends Of Dorothy Monologues Act 1'.

Boddie is a graduate of Baker College, holding a BBA and a MBA; however, the business world was no substitute for his love of writing. He resigned from business job and pursued a writing career.

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CONVERSATIONS WITH SWISHY PETE VOLUME II by A. Scott Boddie

In this second collection of stories, the fabulous Swishy Pete and his cohorts double the funny. Don't worry, dolls -- each episode is better than the last. Revisit Delicious, Minnie, and Char as they delve deeper into their lives and the unique friendship they share. Join them in celebrating Chars' birthday as wackiness ensues and the comical Aunt Bessie is introduced.

Conversations with Swishy Pete Volume II gathers together twelve flash fiction "episodes" featuring Swishy Pete and his friends as they dish on life in the Big Apple. Sometimes deep, often humorous, these short stories bring a fresh perspective that redefines GLBT stereotypes.

So, honey, come listen in as Pete tells it like it is.

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WIN - Leave Scott a question today at his Cyber Launch Party, and your name goes in the hat for a free download of his first Swishy Pete Collection! Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner - Good Luck!

Celebrating A. Scott Boddie's First Swishy Pete Collection

Today on our Cyber Launch Party Blog, we're celebrating the release of A. Scott Boddie's short story collection, CONVERSATIONS WITH SWISHY PETE VOLUME I.

A. Scott Boddie is lover of books, movies, and music. He's the author of the books 'Conversations with Swishy Pete Volume 1 and Volume 2, and the forthcoming books 'Esrevinu' and 'Friends Of Dorothy Monologues Act 1'.

Boddie is a graduate of Baker College, holding a BBA and a MBA; however, the business world was no substitute for his love of writing. He resigned from business job and pursued a writing career.

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CONVERSATIONS WITH SWISHY PETE VOLUME ONE by A. Scott Boddie

The fabulous Swishy Pete lives in upper Manhattan with his brassy, sassy friends, Minnie, Char, and Delicious. You’ll recognize him the minute he opens his mouth. He’s out and proud, overly talkative, and in your face. A typical New Yorker, but as soon as you meet him, you will never forget him.

Conversations with Swishy Pete Volume I gathers together twelve flash fiction “episodes” featuring Swishy Pete and his friends as they dish on life in the Big Apple. Sometimes deep, often humorous, these short stories bring a fresh perspective that redefines GLBT stereotypes.

So, honey, come listen in as Pete tells it like it is.

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WIN - Leave Scott a question today at his Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for a yummy gift basket from The Popcorn Factory! 

BTW - for a chance to win a copy of Scott's book, stop by and visit him this week over on our Man on Man Blog!

Celebrating C.B. Calsing's First Release

Today, we're celebrating the release of C.B. Calsing's first book, ALL ALONG THE PACIFIC, a collection of ten interconnected short stories spanning 150 years of California history.

C.B. Calsing was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, California. She now lives in New Orleans. She holds a master of fine arts degree in fiction from the University of New Orleans. She teaches English, edits for a prominent e-book publisher, and writes. Her work has appeared in literary journals, anthologies, and on Web sites. Her first book, ALL ALONG THE PACIFIC, has just been published.

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ALL ALONG THE PACIFIC by C.B. Calsing

Ten interconnected short stories spanning 150 years of California history, with original artwork by renowned California painter Diana Bittleston.

C.B. Calsing's breakout collection of short fiction takes you on a fascinating journey through time along the coastline of San Luis Obispo California in a way no one has ever done before. C.B. Calsing's historical romp through the San Luis Obispo area of California is a delightful journey through time, as could only be told through a native daughter with a fascination with not only the history but also the interplay of human lives and how they weave together to create this amazing tapestry we know as life.

An informative exploration of years gone by, and days that happened perhaps last week, her collection is timeless and her voice is one to watch and enjoy now and for years to come.

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WIN - Leave C.B. a question today about her new book and your name goes in the hat for an autographed copy of the anthology AN HONEST LIE Volume One which contains her story, "Gran's Prophesy." Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are today's winner - Good Luck!

Celebrating Authors Without Borders' New Release

Today, we're celebrating LOOSE ENDS, a new release for the authors of Authors Without Borders.

LOOSE ENDS is a diverse collection of intriguing and insightful short stories, poems and book excerpts that will quench your reading thirst and captivate your imagination and emotions brought to you by the five authors who make up Authors Without Borders - Pat Perry, Willie Pleasants, Alberta H. Sequeira, Joyce Keller Walsh, Michael J. DeCicco. Each of these five published authors approaches their view of the human condition in a unique writing style that will entertain and enlighten any reader.

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Authors Without Borders is a consortium of published authors representing various genres, backgrounds and experiences. They first met in April 2007 to donate their books to US troops in war zones. Since then, they have appeared together in various venues including libraries, bookstores, fairs and festivals.

Pat Perry has written a fantasy trilogy, holds a degree in biology, and is a seafood inspector for the federal government.

Willie Pleasants offers her poetry giving inspirations, enjoyment and the knowledge that life must go on even with adversities.

Alberta H. Sequeira is an award winner of memoirs, an instructor for workshops and a speaker on alcoholism.

Joyce Keller Walsh is an author of four mystery novels and the recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant in Playwriting.

Michael J. DeCicco is an author of Young Adult books, a freelance writer, teacher, and a news reporter.

WIN - Leave a message or comment today for any of the Authors Without Borders authors at their Cyber Launch Party and your name goes in the hat for an autographed copy of their new book! If you want to be included in today's drawing, please leave your email address. Good luck!

Celebrating A New Short Story Collection From Darrell Bain

Today we are celebrating the release of Darrell Bain's new short story collection OOPS!

If you’ve never read Darrell Bain before, then now is the time to consider picking up one of his books. Darrell is without shadow of a doubt a natural storyteller. His individual, highly creative style of writing, often humorous, flows at a natural reading pace that has you drawn into a story before you know it.

Multiple awards under his belt from Fictionwise, EPIC, and Dream Realm, give testimony to the fact that Darrell Bain is a huge talent, his skills producing everything from short stories to novels. His inspiration comes from almost everyday things and occurrences in life. Who else could write the story (Bark!) of Tonto, an ADHD-afflicted, one-testicled little canine, who turns out to be the only thing that can prevent an unintentional invasion from aliens? Darrell also writes in partnership with other authors, with none other than Travis S. Taylor being one of them.

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Oops! is the third collection of stories by Darrell Bain. When Cupid and a Gremlin bump heads, the sparks fly in a rare fantasy story by the author. Others stories in the collection include A Simple Idea, an almost ludicrously simple method of eliminating corruption and idiocy from the political process, one that has been around for centuries but gone unrecognized. Cure for an Ailing Alien finds a nurse who must come up with a cure for an alien, one whose bodily processes are completely unknown. You'll be amazed at her cure! Retribution is the story of unexpected consequences when alien meets human. Robyn's Rock is partially based on a happening in the author's life during a walk with his granddaughter.

The collection is completed by: Coyote Scare, A Steel Trap Mind, The Furniture Formula, Golden Years, Why Read an eBook on Your Computer?, PSI Ability, Another Furniture Formula, The Jack Daniels Bug, Math Madness, The Naughty Bed, and Samantha's Talent.

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