Sometimes you just want to Pssst your raves!

Karen Fleming remembers how after she had first wrote her first book she would read it over and over again making sure every word was spelled correctly and there were no grammatical errors. She reflects how she read the book over a hundred times or more between editing and reclaiming her book from Publish America. This book was the beginning of her life's work that she just refused to give up on it. She retells how she was spellbound that she had written poetry she was actually proud of and had no doubt it was publishable.

Karen’s good friend Mona recently had left her an absolutely wonderful review that she wasn't expecting.

“Karen, your gift as a poet takes to the sky as an angel. Your brilliance shines from every line of this book. Like all those fleeting moments of our lives - beautiful, joyful, and those filled with sorrow. You capture them all and bring the magic to life in an incomparably creative way. Through the Silent Caldera truly is a masterpiece - but more than anything else, it is the very essence of life. We love you!" Mona

There are days when I have received such beautifully written comments that … it reaffirms my belief that all the exhausting and grueling hours I spent perfecting this book was well worth my efforts.

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Jeannie Moon writes about herself that "writing is a natural extension of who I am and I use all my experiences and my love of sports for inspiration. I find characters in schools, hospitals, shops, construction sites, courtrooms, patrol cars, farms, and libraries; some come to life on imaginary playing fields and in ice rinks. Eventually, everything ties together. Everything becomes about people taking a risk to be happy.  In the end, my books are about finding that special place to call home, finding comfort, and from those things, finding love. I truly believe that’s all most of us want."

But only now has she written a "Pssst Post". Otherwise we'd not have found her.

And what's her Pssst? Its that she's going to be a published author. What’s strange is that nothing went the way it was supposed to.  Apparently she's written several books, but goes it alone without a book deal. What went different this time is that the one that landed her fame and fortune with a three book deal with Penguin’s digital-first line, Intermix, is that the book hadn't been written. Not a single word.

She sold on proposal. And so this great news has an underlining story for all those unpublished writers out there…

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Gwen's at it again and in the midst of reading NY Times Bestseller, Eloisa James' The Duke Is Mine.

"I intend to feel fully badass about this decision, as back in the 18th and 19th century these books were frowned upon because the upper class didn't want working people, LIKE ME, to read them and become sassy."

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When she was little, kids called her Trail Mix. Her full name is Gwenola. Hence, Granola. Thus, Trail Mix. Thereby, she writes to ease the pain.

"My first question when a friend recommends a book to me is, "Is there romance?"

In this blog entry Gwenola writes about two of three books written by women and told from a female perspective on her reading list. I can only hope she'll complete the entry with her last perspective …

She leaves us with words she heard in a dream: "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." As she puts it "Just kidding. That was Aristotle."

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To say that Kate Buckley is an accomplished writer does her injustice. To say that Kate Buckley is an accomplished artist does her injustice. To say that a PssstPost found her is spot on!

So in a moment of relationship evolution, Kate writes a self-effacing blog entry that describes not only her history of "attracting either stolidly stoic men or fawning sycophants", but also how she's not going to put up with men with these traits. But that's not the real find…

The real find is Kate. An inspired writer, artist, poet who is so very accomplished, I'm embarrassed to tell you what I've done in my life. What have you done?

First read her required suitor traits rant and then visit her fab site. Parents be proud!

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Show stopper introduction line “Glueing pasta shapes to cardboard since '86”

Kate Hindley is a very talented childrens illustrator living and working in Birmingham, UK. On her Blogspot she’s Pssst’d that she’s working on a new book …. and from there I’ve found a very talented artist. Enjoy her whimsical work…

You can find more of her commercial work on her website: www.katehindley.com.

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Roberta Trahan expresses that "Words have been my way of life from the moment I could read and write. Over the years I have made my living as a copywriter, editor, instructor and marketing consultant."

Currently, she is a full-time novelist and author of the epic historical fantasy THE WELL OF TEARS (Spring 2012).

In this blog entry Roberta details the current war between Amazon and the general e-publishing industry from her perspective as a writer.

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Jan Miesse is at it again with a great narrative that illustrates the power of taking risks, or maybe not knowing that we can't...

"Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the tree again, jumped, and fell to the ground.

The turtle tried again and again while a couple of birds sitting on a branch watched his sad efforts. Finally, the female bird turned to her mate.

“Dear,” she chirped, “I think it’s time to tell him he’s adopted.”

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Jan Miesse writes today al about whining.

"The T-shirt says, … And Your Whiny, Crybaby Opinion Would Be? … I have to laugh at that question. I’ve never asked it and really don’t want to know.

I’m sure I have whined. I am not proud of it. I can’t remember when I would have done such a thing – but I’m sure I have, at some point, probably, maybe! Whining is definitely something to decide NOT to remember. 

Ok. Whine in your room with the door shut but please not to friends and family. Also included in the no-whine zone are service workers, attendants, servers, doormen, taxi-drivers, teachers and neighbors. Maybe now and then to your health care professional, but only if it’s genuine."

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Jan R Miesse has written a book about women titled Bloom Girl Bloom (Real Women with Real Answers). She is also a speaker, mentor & health management coach. She reveals real questions and answers and genuine stories of life. Moments of goodness will pop up all over the pages. Gems of wisdom from other women and helps for those in need of advise will be at your fingertips. She has been a career self employed business owner and love to learn, grow and share. Jan has lived through tragedies, sorrow and sadness, just as we all have also done.

"God's goodness is all around me. Friends are vitally important to women. Life is much fuller when shared with those we love. Wishing you a beautiful day and a heart full of joy!"

In todays Pssst Post Jan lists more than a dozen fabulous and not so fabulous things she's experienced. How does the list compare to your list? Feel free to add your experiences...

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One of England’s finest and most loved writers explores the uncomfortable and tragicomic gap between people’s public appearance and their private desires in two tender and surprising stories.

Pete says "Smut by Alan Bennett, consists of two novellas.  And while not nearly as lustful as the title suggests, both stories are humorous, intriguing, and highly entertaining. In the first story, the person one would expect least likely to engage in voyeurism (the prim widow Mrs. Donaldson) suddenly can't get enough when the opportunity presents itself. In the second, Graham, the perfect banker son, is perhaps not all that he seems. Yes, his fingernails are exceptionally clean, but what does that prove exactly? Read this funny little book and you'll find out all his secrets -- and more!"

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JTRB has created a page just for Pssst.. sharing here some of their favorite books of the year in various categories.

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