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Romance Giveaway Hop

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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February 5, 2012

Valentine’s Day is a special day in my household because it’s also my anniversary. more»

Writers’ Prompts

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February 1, 2012


Writers' Prompts more»

Writers’ Exchange

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February 1, 2012

Writers' Exchange

Writers' Exchange more»

Before the First Snow

By Walter Brasch
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5 days 7 hours ago

If you have trouble understanding the issues surrounding natural gas fracking or reasons for the Occupy movement, a good start might be Walter Brasch’s critically-acclaimed novel, Before the First Snow.
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Virtual Book Tours

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January 10, 2012

Virtual Book Tour

Virtual Book Tour more»

Supporting Authors One Read at a Time

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January 31, 2012

The February 2012 issue of  ”Supporting Authors One more»

Junying Kirk

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January 11, 2012

Junying Kirk

Junying Kirk

SUPPORTING AUTHORS ONE READ AT A TIME: more»

Madeline Sloane

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January 9, 2012


Women of Eaton: Trilogy by Madeline Sloane more»

Highland Homecoming

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January 3, 2012

Loch Ness

Beautiful day on Loch Ness

Visiting Scotland in the winter is exactly what I needed. It combined so many of my favorite activities: travel, history, romance and even a boat trip! more»

Sneak Peek

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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December 6, 2011


Consequence more»

Buy the Books

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November 30, 2011


Distracted, East of Eaton and West Wind

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Supporting Authors One Read at a Time

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December 26, 2011


Supporting Authors One Read at a Time more»

Show Me the Dowry

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October 19, 2011

Caroline Linden

Caroline Linden's 'I Love the Earl' more»

Montgomery Man Releases Second Book

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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16 weeks 3 days ago
Montgomery author Mike Reuther has penned a second novel, "Nothing Down," available on Smashwords.com

Author Mike Reuther, writer of fiction and nonfiction books, recently released his seond book on Smashwords.com. "Nothing Down" is a fictional story about Homer Newbody, a baseball player who asks for no pay in the professional leagues. more»

Austin Dam Disaster Author to Appear at Otto's

By Betsy Rider, Otto's Books
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17 weeks 3 days ago
Mansfield professor Gale Largey has authored a book documenting the collapse of the Austin Dam 100 years ago.

In 1911 Austin, Pennsylvania was flooded due to the collapse of a dam built to serve the town's large paper mill, killing 72 people, many of whom were trying to save the lives of others. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the devastation suffered by Austin residents. more»

Kindle Is on Fire

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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September 28, 2011

Kindle Fire

Kindle Fire more»

You Can Have It All!

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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September 20, 2011

With the release of my second and third novels, I figured it would be good idea to bund more»

Newest eBook: East of Eaton

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September 17, 2011

East of Eaton on Smashwords

East of Eaton on Smashwords more»

West Wind Blows In

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September 2, 2011

'West Wind' Blows In

'West Wind' Blows In more»

Introducing Kindle Cloud Reader

By Amazon.com
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24 weeks 6 days ago
Kindle Cloud Reader allows you to read any Kindle book on any computer, no app needed.

Read over 950,000 Kindle books in your web browser - no download or installation required

Instant Books - no waiting for a download, start reading the book immediately, offline or online more»

Reading Rampage

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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August 11, 2011

eBook and iPad

eBook and iPad

Since I bought my iPad in October, I’ve embarked on a reading rampage. My favorite conquest is the 99-cent Kindle download. more»

Seamus McGraw, author of "End of Country," at Otto's

By Betsy Rider, Otto's Books
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26 weeks 1 day ago
Otto's Books, a book-lover's paradise.

WILLIAMSPORT  -  Seamus McGraw, author of End of Country, will be at Otto's this Friday, August 12 to discuss his book and the impact of the Marcellus Shale on the politics, economy and environment of Pennsylvania.

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The End of Country

By Betsy Rider, Otto's Books
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29 weeks 6 days ago

The End of Country, the new book (out this week) by Seamus McGraw, is the true story of the Marcellus Shale development in and around Dimock, PA.  McGraw grew up on a rocky hillside farm where his mother still lives.  When she was approached by gas company front men to lease the drilling rights to the gas company, she asked her son and daughter to look into it and decide for her. &n more»

The Great Race

By Ottos Books
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32 weeks 8 hours ago

I just finished one of the best new picture books to come down the pike in a long time. Kevin O'Malley, author of the Miss Malarkey series, Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share, and Animal Crackers Fly the Coop has come up with his own unique telling of Aesop's The Tortoise and the Hare. more»

Two Authors Spotlighted at Otto's Bookstore

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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32 weeks 2 days ago

On First Friday in July, Otto’s book store will host two guest authors.  Connie Hatch will be signing her book, Sullivan County.  Little-known villages, some now ghost towns since their principle industry dried up, are pictured and described in her book.  Have you ever heard of Azilum, proposed home of French Royalists during the French Revolution?  Or Celestia, a settlement of more»

Heave Away Bosoms

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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June 20, 2011

'Kiss Me' Postcard

'Kiss Me' Postcard more»

Inspiration from Soaps: Casey Crow

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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June 10, 2011

Today’s guest blogger is Casey Crow, romance writer. more»

Choosing the Perfect eReader for the Zombie Apocalypse

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June 1, 2011

May 21 came and went and we did not experience the predicted Rapture, but we’re still on alert for a Zombie Apocalypse. more»

'Murder in Muncy Creek' Book Review

By Cindy Knier
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38 weeks 1 day ago

"…at two o'clock the courthouse bell was tolled when the unfortunate man was taken to the scaffold. ... At a quarter before three the bell tolled again when the cap was drawn over his face by the sheriff ... and at about four minutes before three o'clock, the death-dealing blow was struck, which severed his connection with everything earthly..."   more»

Hard-Wired to Be a Hero

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May 4, 2011

As romance writers, we call the women of our stories “heroines” but do we regard them — and their journey to love and happiness — as heroic? We should if we plan on telling a good story, because everyone is a hero and everyone’s story is the “heroic journey.” more»

Romance Writer Pens New Novel

By NorthcentralPA.com
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42 weeks 2 days ago

In Madeline Sloane's contemporary romance novel, "Distracted," we meet Erin Andersen, who has a tough assignment: Help a laid-back artist meet his deadline. The problem is he enjoys life too much to slow down and to her dismay, Erin discovers distraction is contagious. more»

Baseball Mystery Knocks One Out of the Park

By NorthcentralPA.com
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45 weeks 6 days ago

Baseball and murder make a deadly combination in this hard-hitting
novel by Mike Reuther. Set against the backdrop of a small Pennsylvania
city, this mystery makes for gritty suspense, page-turning action,
colorful characters, and a tough detective. more»

'Around Montgomery Borough' a New Book by Local Author

By NorthcentralPA.com
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46 weeks 3 days ago

Joan Wheal Blank has authored another book of local history, "Around  Montgomery Borough 1940-1990," which will reach bookstores in July. more»

Young Adult Book to Span the Cultural Divide in Afghanistan

By Betsy Rider, Otto Book Store
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46 weeks 3 days ago

Words in the Dust, by Trent Reedy, paints a vivid picture of the mission American and NATO forces are attempting in Afghanistan for young people. The fictional character Zulaikha, a young girl based on a person the author met when he was serving in Afghanistan, has a cleft lip. He draws the reader into her home, her family, her neighborhood...into her life.  more»

Boo Hollywood!

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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March 2, 2011

I’m collecting resources for an ambitious project in a different genre — gaslight / steampunk. more»

When Someone Else Is Right

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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February 26, 2011

I have a confession: the title of my upcoming book, “East of Eaton,” is not original. more»

Totally Awesome Guide to Volunteer Travel is free online

By VolunteerGlobal.com
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49 weeks 4 days ago

If you've ever considered traveling abroad -- or nearby -- and combining that trip with a service project, “Your Totally Awesome Guide to Volunteer Travel” eBook by Sarah Van Auken should be your first step in making your plans a reality.

Read it, review it, love it, hate it -- it's all free! more»

Not Jonathan Winters Again!

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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January 21, 2011

I recall that early summer day in Chicago well. I was excited about attending Book Expo America, an annual conference for book publishers and authors to promote directly to book sellers. more»

A Pint of Guinness, Please

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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January 21, 2011

A recent vacation in Ireland, coupled with a bit of recreational reading of romance novels resulted more»

Writer’s Retreat in the Mountains

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January 9, 2011

I’ve just returned from a Writers’ Retreat in the Shenandoah Mountains. more»

What’s Holding You Back?

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December 30, 2010

Let’s say you’re a writer and you’ve been working on a new book. more»

A Free eBook Made Me Buy More

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December 28, 2010

It works. I just wanted to share that with you. more»

‘Murder in Muncy Creek’ authors to sign new book

By Muncy Historical Society
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1 year 12 weeks ago

MUNCY -- John Earls, convicted and hanged for the murder of his wife, has come back to life. The infamous gallows bird and his 1836 “trial of the century” is the subject of “Murder in Muncy Creek,” a 375-page true-crime story penned by Earls' descendant, William Bailey along with his wife, Peggy. more»

Tee up for Kids at the Brown Library

By James V. Brown Library
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1 year 13 weeks ago

The James V. Brown Library will become an 18 hole miniature golf course, just for one day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov.13. more»

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