tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88954990547567493632024-03-04T23:13:42.186-08:00Bee's Buzzing Thoughts,Opinions and ReviewsMy journey to complete my book, my family, and My opinions on Lifality.Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-11209387129511785882022-02-16T19:03:00.000-08:002022-02-16T19:03:09.127-08:00Review for Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> On <span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">February</span></span> 12th through the 15th, my son Jaxon & I stayed at the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=fairfield+inn+%26+suites+by+marriott+austin+parmer%2Ftech+ridge&sxsrf=APq-WBuRTYDW_LdGuRmNXI0BBAeCzPDrTg%3A1645059005679&ei=vZsNYvTkKPOzytMP1PaW-AI&gs_ssp=eJwFwVEOwiAMAND4q5foz_yFJRud8wbegkI7mzg0hSV4-713vbnNjX0WshL8ZR18X8I0JSYURMxpwdX3EPJDiAhpnJNQfD0lqonyJ4OWAneohzauQH_Yo5l-W4N41KYFftF2Ntc4vcE0b3wC2lElwg&oq=fair&gs_lcp=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&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#cobssid=s">Fairfield by Marriott in Austin</a>, Texas which is located about 20 minutes from the Capitol, in downtown <a href="https://www.austintexas.org/">Austin</a>.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLs1zc0ReaNc2KatLPvuIcTREPMlRgOrQMkM58YitcUhzh4OlcBW5k9m8Sz-7mLFiM7laZv2OcIU7qPiZZ7AQPb1tQVRqU0K0vcHxZJ-DngvaQpfgFlMqIqFakAJ6LzBNmYy5BM-TZY4TufnhF2dQgKWihD6N8U0K-gZd-vhneLFBjp0TE5I2h1cZHEw=s4624" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLs1zc0ReaNc2KatLPvuIcTREPMlRgOrQMkM58YitcUhzh4OlcBW5k9m8Sz-7mLFiM7laZv2OcIU7qPiZZ7AQPb1tQVRqU0K0vcHxZJ-DngvaQpfgFlMqIqFakAJ6LzBNmYy5BM-TZY4TufnhF2dQgKWihD6N8U0K-gZd-vhneLFBjp0TE5I2h1cZHEw=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p>I'd booked the room at the <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">beginning</span> of January and opted to pay in person once we arrived. I do this when I travel only because an array of things can happen between the time you plan a trip and the time it's actually executed. The Fairfield is surrounded by 2 other Marriott hotels; Residence Inn Marriott and Springhill Suites by Marriott. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC-TBULPG6TAkwd2aOXZoe0bO6XjXYKhtaUln0utcROf0iZMAxNzZq9qCnwpV4ZB1K87XotAbiwrv10Ydugxj-dZU2V7CsCFqWRuS_F3o8TqeE7OdOnnlpogfOzohVU50Wjj-Pvgm2_gFYYfQMqxvZGHGpEfFyB-YhMHqnBlERAT_RnIh3xMs6Sk7X4Q=s4624" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhC-TBULPG6TAkwd2aOXZoe0bO6XjXYKhtaUln0utcROf0iZMAxNzZq9qCnwpV4ZB1K87XotAbiwrv10Ydugxj-dZU2V7CsCFqWRuS_F3o8TqeE7OdOnnlpogfOzohVU50Wjj-Pvgm2_gFYYfQMqxvZGHGpEfFyB-YhMHqnBlERAT_RnIh3xMs6Sk7X4Q=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p>The immediate reaction was that it was the average hotel. The lobby was clean and decorated with 4 modern sway back sitting chairs, all of which appeared to be clean. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEie65Qdhn-MXglVROwQ5zgKNbttOTC2uSKFRITs2o11a0-EM2fV66Cef1BrmVbcgXdM3x51bcmoMNelOxzWJ5gHxEnmlJYwugrtJLFx4svJjGlacQ2CacMei7O3aILsyi4Rb-dBy3M6jOySuhbccRScgpC57vYU_-b-ex9XAoD9ZX9VQ8T10r5ibQB5ug=s4624" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEie65Qdhn-MXglVROwQ5zgKNbttOTC2uSKFRITs2o11a0-EM2fV66Cef1BrmVbcgXdM3x51bcmoMNelOxzWJ5gHxEnmlJYwugrtJLFx4svJjGlacQ2CacMei7O3aILsyi4Rb-dBy3M6jOySuhbccRScgpC57vYU_-b-ex9XAoD9ZX9VQ8T10r5ibQB5ug=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiccofw84oBxqTgX_iRFT9uP2SSg5eQY5XhWby-bKvTC-_wMg6YfBTf-VDIZrd4Rp8vxoIhEoOV5lPIFKc5bNiNMf0wrfti_0f0cckD-tuhNwWRk3XUo6hcvp9WI7decNQH5ZhReGdQsLb2fPk2i0lRXvYphw1_rYGri3LT0KY8NRQL-N_yAr9Z6Jv_tA=s4624" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiccofw84oBxqTgX_iRFT9uP2SSg5eQY5XhWby-bKvTC-_wMg6YfBTf-VDIZrd4Rp8vxoIhEoOV5lPIFKc5bNiNMf0wrfti_0f0cckD-tuhNwWRk3XUo6hcvp9WI7decNQH5ZhReGdQsLb2fPk2i0lRXvYphw1_rYGri3LT0KY8NRQL-N_yAr9Z6Jv_tA=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p> <span style="line-height: 107%;">The
front desk was staffed by a lady with a long curly ponytail, I couldn't see her
smile or lack thereof because of the mandatory mask; but she seemed genuinely
pleased to greet my son and me. After advising her of our prebooked rooms she
told me that my name was not showing up - I took a deep breath, closed my eyes
and determined that everything was going to be fine. I pulled out my planner
that I purchased from, </span><a href="https://thehappyplanner.com/collections/happy-planners?gclid=Cj0KCQiA3rKQBhCNARIsACUEW_ZNI9aV9ggCwAkcU5-Irso2AXd6pNWfoQmFTo5aM1WCz6orsVmpvusaAoACEALw_wcB"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Happy Planner</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">, located my confirmation paperwork and politely
gave it to her. She read it and still couldn't find my reservation. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p><span> </span>"Okay ma'am, no problem. Do you all have <i>any</i> rooms available?" I inquired. "Yes, but not at the rate you were quoted" she apologizingly responded. </p><p>Well, this is a problem. I have a certain amount budgeted for everything on this trip, I tell her. </p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">The rooms were running about $50-$60 above what I'd budgeted, so worst case
scenario would have been me getting the rooms at a rate that I hadn't budgeted
for. Not something that was going to ruin the trip, but I would've been disappointed.
Nevertheless, she called her supervisor and told her about the discrepancy, to
which her supervisor, Octavia Carter, appeared in about 3 minutes. No exaggeration,
she was there as soon as the lady at the front desk hung up. Ms. Carter looked
at the paperwork, my I.D and was able to figure out that </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://booking.com"><span style="line-height: 107%;">booking.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"> had booked the room under my middle and last name. Okay. No
worries. Problem averted. They both apologized for the mistake, although not
their fault. All smiles. I thanked them both for helping me. They could have
had the 'I don't care' attitude and not went the extra mile to help me. I was
grateful.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p>We were given 2 keys and directions to our room which was on the 2nd floor, only a few feet from the elevator. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyl3z7OzsEmgmWZ1krrgDUVr68upK6Elz8JPz88JFpG164rbOuJEGL17cOgd4QW1cpGwIEQ65EFgqekH1QPpQ4D9LL_lJ3iRanvEhBLYo56Qp9OnJ0acdUwy_ffPcf0mUsLlgeYvDdF1PQYgXQ3N1Ai7GpgSgBOm0O8zsHC9999CcmWKnDvP_frsXPrw=s4624" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyl3z7OzsEmgmWZ1krrgDUVr68upK6Elz8JPz88JFpG164rbOuJEGL17cOgd4QW1cpGwIEQ65EFgqekH1QPpQ4D9LL_lJ3iRanvEhBLYo56Qp9OnJ0acdUwy_ffPcf0mUsLlgeYvDdF1PQYgXQ3N1Ai7GpgSgBOm0O8zsHC9999CcmWKnDvP_frsXPrw=s320" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSSkioLRC9nYf2CwiL45BJCxGQgEx0U5rYn-CgVZA7QWBxZbps-XK4dEdx7NJgJpkwSTRaya2ksiVtAfiHUlFnrTOdgOOPpi6zy0m8q-uVLi9qjHvgAE1hcTeVssgWJVIWEqnIAyBgv3KiUoRx_u-n_loF4KEoNA9l-DbhE36DeTIPEXV5pYWW8dO-7w=s4624" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSSkioLRC9nYf2CwiL45BJCxGQgEx0U5rYn-CgVZA7QWBxZbps-XK4dEdx7NJgJpkwSTRaya2ksiVtAfiHUlFnrTOdgOOPpi6zy0m8q-uVLi9qjHvgAE1hcTeVssgWJVIWEqnIAyBgv3KiUoRx_u-n_loF4KEoNA9l-DbhE36DeTIPEXV5pYWW8dO-7w=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">The
elevators were clean with no offensive smells. The hotel hallways were the
same, carpet appeared clean & free of any trash. This is always a good
sign. The hotel keys worked...sometimes they don’t, and you have to go back
downstairs. Our room was as the website described. We had two queen sized beds,
microwave, fridge etc. I didn't see any bugs, hair or trash. Of course, I still
wiped everything down with my Lemon wipes; and I do mean everything. Changed
the pillowcases, checked the bathroom. It was clean. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;">The
channel selection consisted of the local channels plus the normal extra ones
and Netflix, YouTube, Showtime etc. You had to have your own login credentials
for Netflix; which I had and was able to watch </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914863/"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Unthinkable </span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">with </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000168/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Samuel L Jackson</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">, </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=michael+sheen&sxsrf=APq-WBtalYMq2tbE-kfu1B9QyySblGeeZA%3A1645065468387&source=hp&ei=_LQNYqiyEtbYytMPpO2I6AY&iflsig=AHkkrS4AAAAAYg3DDCKwApJWFrrmLnzxZ0Njy5jEKJ2_&gs_ssp=eJzj4tTP1TcwLMjOKDdg9OLNzUzOSEzNUSjOSE3NAwBrvwiI&oq=Micheal+Sheen&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIHCC4QsQMQCjIHCC4QsQMQCjIECAAQCjIECC4QCjIECAAQCjIECC4QCjIECAAQCjIECAAQCjIECAAQCjIECC4QClAAWABgkhRoAHAAeACAAXmIAXmSAQMwLjGYAQCgAQKgAQE&sclient=gws-wiz"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Micheal Sheen</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> and </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Carrie-Anne+Moss&sxsrf=APq-WBvgJp2h-ZnSe0oKOX40BNWKPeCs_g%3A1645065472210&ei=ALUNYqaVDMWkytMP2b-2gAo&ved=0ahUKEwimlem42oX2AhVFknIEHdmfDaAQ4dUDCA4&oq=Carrie-Anne+Moss&gs_lcp=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_aAQYIARABGAs&sclient=gws-wiz-serp"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Carrie-Anne Moss</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">. It was a good movie, not for the little one
though - he was asleep when I watched it. I started to watch </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Inventing+Anna&sxsrf=APq-WBuHOIaf5NNrlmceo3_qzHHuVN0z7g%3A1645065497198&ei=GbUNYtTAC6HM1QHJ96aABg&ved=0ahUKEwiUsd7E2oX2AhUhZjUKHcm7CWAQ4dUDCA4&oq=Inventing+Anna&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQDDILCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEyCwgAEIAEELEDEIMBMgsIABCABBCxAxCDATILCAAQgAQQsQMQgwEyCwgAEIAEELEDEIMBMgsIABCABBCxAxCDATILCAAQgAQQsQMQgwEyCwgAEIAEELEDEIMBMgsIABCABBCxAxCDATIICAAQsQMQgwE6BwgjEOoCECc6EwguEMcBEK8BEOoCECcQqAMQpgM6EAguEOoCECcQqAMQmAMQmgM6DQguEOoCECcQqAMQnQM6FQgjEJsEEOoCECcQiwMQqAMQpgMYADoYCCMQmwQQ6gIQJxCLAxCaAxCoAxCYAxgAOhUIIxCbBBDqAhAnEIsDEKgDEJ0DGAA6DwgjEJsEEOoCECcQiwMYADoWCAAQjwEQ6gIQtAIQjAMQ5QIQiwMYATocCC4QjwEQ6gIQtAIQjAMQ5QIQiwMQqAMQmQMYATofCC4QjwEQ6gIQtAIQjAMQ5QIQiwMQmgMQqAMQmwMYAUoECEEYAEoECEYYAVDxEFjxEGDkGmgCcAF4AIABnQGIAZ0BkgEDMC4xmAEAoAEBoAECsAEUuAECwAEB2gEGCAAQARgP2gEGCAEQARgL&sclient=gws-wiz-serp"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Inventing Anna</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;"> but decided to wait until I got back home. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The hotel serves
breakfast every morning from 6-9. While we were there, it consisted of the same
thing and is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Scrambled and boiled
eggs, sausage & turkey patties, oatmeal with all the fixings, cereal/milk,
yogurt, fruit, tortillas, pancake batter for the waffle maker. Orange/Apple
juice. Coffee/Water and muffins.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFKwIct6xl8KMovHKOdo7huwbWnbQcCK6r6nhLarMklkQYQDLNN7vHqYQNyXcmFU7jUKNQP3y_xUJT_xdUR9x_QK2UPeXM4xuYjppD_EHXGGH4NnkRjTM7uubckEXbWLwEE0QzSGS7zPkGTo-VDktoFP_-CnS1t7i7OhJsiv_IGX6j4nPTgzOfTsxcMg=s4624" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3472" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFKwIct6xl8KMovHKOdo7huwbWnbQcCK6r6nhLarMklkQYQDLNN7vHqYQNyXcmFU7jUKNQP3y_xUJT_xdUR9x_QK2UPeXM4xuYjppD_EHXGGH4NnkRjTM7uubckEXbWLwEE0QzSGS7zPkGTo-VDktoFP_-CnS1t7i7OhJsiv_IGX6j4nPTgzOfTsxcMg=s320" width="240" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">On the last night there, Jaxon
wanted to swim so we checked it out. The pool area was located inside the hotel,
so the water temperature was lovely. The area was clean and smell of chlorine.
A few towels were available but that was okay cause we brought our own. The
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I enjoyed being able to see it when we were coming and going. The floors were always clean except for the last day we were there. A construction work crew had checked in and their boots left hardened mud rocks on the floor. I'm sure it was cleaned soon after they left the area because the housekeepers were always cleaning. 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The price was affordable, the customer service was great and the cleanliness was top notch. 10 out of 10, would do it again.<div><br /></div><div>Biranda L Sims </div><div>(Bee L Kirk)</div><div>Creator & Host of Thought Provoking Seconds Podcast (TBA)</div><div><br /></div>Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-70135535463784741592016-11-07T19:17:00.001-08:002016-11-07T19:18:11.809-08:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #222222; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 47.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have had the pleasure of meeting many people in my humble 39 years here on earth. Some of them were more pleasant than others but all have been learning lessons in some way. This next encounter definitely ranks under one of the pleasant ones. Please enjoy my interview with Aaqila Rasheed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Where are you from originally? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>2.<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></b><span style="color: black;">Have you traveled out of the country? If so, where? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13681341">Kenya</a> is beautiful as well. There were numerous pictures that popped up when I typed in "Kenya". Some of them showed the skyline of the metropolitan area and others depicted the culturally diverse population of this area. But this picture caught my eye because of the setting/rising sun and the amazing ambiance it sets. I'm sure you were privy to this scene more than once while visiting Kenya. What a blessing. I can understand why you want to go back. Not to mention the food you had a chance to try. Definitely a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvdTpywTmQg">bucket list</a> contender.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm torn between the two because I love both reading and listening to music. They can be a useful source of peace when things are a little crazy. I listen to music every single day. If you haven't already, I urge you to listen to <a href="https://twitter.com/MsLaurynHill">Lauryn Hill's</a> gripping and soul exposing, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj5-rWHDJEA">MTV Unplugged 2.0 Full Album</a>. Life changing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b>My advice would be to not let others or your circumstances define who you are. Your identity is found in Christ and He says you are wonderfully made.</b><b></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: purple;">I would want to have dinner with Queen Nefertiti. I have always admired her symbolism for strength and beauty. I would ask her, “How in the world did they build the pyramids?”</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes, she would be very intriguing. I did some research on her, and she was quite the <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/nefertiti">character</a>.</span></div>
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Hello, it's me. I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet....My bad. I'm listening to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQHsXMglC9A">Adeles'</a> new song!</div>
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And if you haven't heard it,,,well, yeah it's pretty awesome. </div>
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It's been a minute since I've posted and I can honestly say that I've missed this. The ability to express yourself and share how you feel about certain things can be an freeing experience. Why have I been away so long? Because life requested me to be in 5 different places at the same time and blogging didn't fit into any of those places. Working a job for 12 hours a day can drain the most determined soul. </div>
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Add to that a 4 year old with the energy level of a rabid tiger, plus a 15 year old who is trying to find herself and you have a recipe that equals drainage of epic proportions--oh yeah, and still trying to finish City of the Guardians: Introducing Eric Honor as well.</div>
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I'm not saying being super woman is impossible, I'm just saying it's not easy. But then again, what is? Anything worth having is worth fighting for and so I made myself sit down in the quiet of night and slumber to write these few pieces of advice for people who have dreams but a short amount of time to work on them. This is for the souls who long to be what they yearn to be but can't seem to grasp that thing that will lead them to their destiny. </div>
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I am taking time out my crazy schedule to tell you not to give up! No matter how many times you run into the proverbial brick wall, get back up, dust that stuff off and get back in the game. Under no circumstance can you give up. For if you give in to the hardness, that life is sure to bring, you will never know what greatness lies before you. Please allow me to give you an example.</div>
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J.K. Rowling....I know many of you have heard of this author. And I know many of you may know of her back story. But I'm going to break it down a little bit further for you. J.K. Rowling was on welfare, a single parent, and depressed. <br />
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If you are on welfare, that means you don't have enough money to buy food for yourself or your family. It means that the state is giving you a certain amount of money or food every month so that you don't starve. It means that you aren't doing well financially. It means that when you go to sleep at night you worry about how and when things are going to get better. It makes you question all the decisions you've ever made in your life and ponder the idea of, 'why me.'</div>
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She was also a single mother. This means she was doing 90% or more of the work that it takes to raise a child. Bathing, playing, feeding, clothing and making sure the child is safe...by yourself basically. Anyone who has a child/ren with two parents in the house can attest to the difficulty of raising them, so try to imagine being by oneself. It can be draining and at times defeating. It's makes you question life on the best of days and wonder if you are capable of giving the child/ren what they need to be a productive member of society. </div>
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She was also depressed. This is the one that makes me know that if she was able to realize her dream, we all can do the same. Depression is a very real situation. The feeling of defeat is one that can hold you in the corner of nothingness with the grip of Sampson. Having experienced this, I know how serious it can be. The fact that she fought through all that stuff, all that uncontrollable mess, all that life, lets me know that the possible is there. </div>
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We have to hold steadfast to the belief that we were created to win. There has to be the slightest bit of hope. It doesn't have to be a big a mountain. It doesn't have to sing from the Eiffel Tower. It just has to be a glimmer. And we have to keep our eye on it. The desire to be successful in the thing that you were created to do, will keep you close to the flame. Close enough to keep it lit. Take that little flicker and blow it. Blow it until it is a roaring flame and then maintain it. Your desires and aspirations are given to you for a reason. Don't allow the world to tell you differently. Don't allow failure to decide your future and take away the thing that you desire most. Everyone is going to fail at some point or another. </div>
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The people who proclaim to be the perfect specimen is the perfect lie. They, too, fail. We all do. The difference between the people who go on to succeed in their destiny and those that don't, is the single fact that the successful people got back up after being knocked down. If you've never hit the dirt before, just be patient. It's impossible to experience the gratification of success without the realization of failure. Failure is the thing that should drive you to succeed. The thing that keeps you up writing or thinking or planning on how you will win. </div>
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<br />Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-3771319103312102562014-04-30T04:12:00.003-07:002022-02-16T19:34:10.860-08:00My interview with A Pilot...who likes to write books and eat at Nando's.<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 120%; margin-left: 0.5in;">
<span lang="EN" style="line-height: 120%;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">I love interviewing people because I always learn something new. The gentleman I had the pleasure of interviewing recently, has big plans for his future and is ready to motivate you about yours. Having already accomplished a great deal, he continues to push forward, making sure we all remember his name. Without further ado, please enjoy my interview with <span>Matthew C
Martino</span> who is a film producer and author currently based in London.</span></span></div>
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originally from?</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black; line-height: 120%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large;">: I am originally from Zimbabwe in Africa.</span></span></div>
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Bee: Is this your first published book? </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black; line-height: 120%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;">Go For It was actually my second book, my
first book was a pilots manual named <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lets-Fly-Matthew-Martino-ebook/dp/B00CWM4L2W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1398853503&sr=8-5&keywords=lets+fly">‘Lets Fly’</a>.</span></span></div>
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Bee</span>: Are you a full time writer?</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 120%;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">No, I actually produce films and run my business
full time, I enjoy writing and thus </span><span style="line-height: 19.2px;">I've</span><span style="line-height: 120%;"> always made time for it. I find when I'm writing I can be free and use my creative sense.</span><br /><span style="line-height: 120%;"><span>
Bee</span>: Tell me about your book,<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lets-Fly-Matthew-Martino-ebook/dp/B00CWM4L2W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1398853503&sr=8-5&keywords=lets+fly"> Let's Fly</a>. </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lets-Fly-Matthew-Martino-ebook/dp/B00CWM4L2W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1398853503&sr=8-5&keywords=lets+fly">Lets Fly</a> is a pilots manual for aspiring
pilots and aviation enthusiasts and it gives an outlook into the aviation
industry and provides general flying knowledge in layman terms.</span></span></span></div>
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Bee</span>: What do you wish for the reader to take away from it?</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">:</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;"> With Lets Fly I intend
for the reader to go away with more knowledge about flying and to know the
basics of how a plane gains flight and other aviation terminology. I also hope
that someone gets a passion from flying from the book.</span></span></span></div>
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Bee</span>: What makes you an expert on flying? </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">I began flying when I was (15) and </span><span style="line-height: 28.8px;">I've</span><span style="line-height: 120%;"> flown various aircraft and helicopters(with an instructor of course). I have
also studied JAA & FAA flying theory studies which makes my knowledge on
aviation valuable.</span></span></span></div>
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Bee</span>: You also have another book available for readers to purchase and experience, called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/GO-Matthew-Martino-ebook/dp/B00CWMTJHO/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398852921&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=Matthew+C+Martino">Go For It</a>. It speaks to all the entrepreneurs out there. And C. Martino shares some the highs and lows of being your own boos. It's available on Amazon.</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;"><a href="http://www.jkrowling.com/en_US/">J.K. Rowling</a></span></span></span></div>
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Bee</span>: Do you do any public speaking? </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">I don’t do any public speaking frequently. I
occasionally get asked to speak at open days for flight schools or at business
seminars which I quite enjoy.</span></span></span></div>
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Bee</span>: Are you an independent or represented author?</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">:</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;"> I currently have general
representation who handle all my activity.</span></span></span></div>
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Bee</span>: Advice for new authors? </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">I would advise new authors to send their manuscript
to as many publishers as possible so you get a wide range of good advice.</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 28.8px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 120%;"><span>Bee</span>: What is your passion in life? </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">I want to be a successful businessman and be
able to advance my educational portfolio to have a </span><span style="line-height: 28.8px;">PhD</span><span style="line-height: 120%;"> in a chosen subject.</span></span></span></div>
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Bee</span>:Where do you see yourself in (5) years? </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">I think I see myself in high
education studying for my Masters degree and getting ready for my doctorate.</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">My guilty pleasure has got to be </span><span style="line-height: 28.8px;">Nandos</span><span style="line-height: 120%;">.</span></span></span></div>
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I’m hard to please and arrogant like he is. I would like to learn a few tips
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 28.8px;"><br /></span><span style="line-height: 120%;"><span>Bee</span>: </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span face="sans-serif" style="line-height: 22.4px;">The </span><b style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 22.4px;">General Certificate of Secondary Education</b><span face="sans-serif" style="line-height: 22.4px;"> (</span><b style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 22.4px;">GCSE</b><span face="sans-serif" style="line-height: 22.4px;">) is an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject, generally taken in a number of subjects by students aged 14-16 in </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_education" style="background-image: none; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;" title="Secondary education">secondary education</a><span face="sans-serif" style="line-height: 22.4px;"> in </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England" style="background-image: none; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;" title="England">England</a><span face="sans-serif" style="line-height: 22.4px;">, </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wales" style="background-image: none; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;" title="Wales">Wales</a><span face="sans-serif" style="line-height: 22.4px;"> and </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Ireland" style="background-image: none; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 22.4px; text-decoration: none;" title="Northern Ireland">Northern Ireland</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 120%;">What's the best advice you've ever received? </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">To never give up on what I
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">Steak all the way.</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew</span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">He’s not really a celeb but Barack Obama. (Keeping my fingers crossed)</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.2px;">Matthew: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 120%;">Its always got to be Pretty Woman, a good mixture of business
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; line-height: 120%;"><span>Bee L. Kirk</span> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/City-Guardians-Bee-L-Kirk-ebook/dp/B00ESG4SQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398855449&sr=8-1&keywords=bee+l+kirk">Author of City of the Guardians</a> & <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Whats-Heart-Reaches-Heart~Revised-Conversation-ebook/dp/B00HHA95RK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398855473&sr=8-2&keywords=bee+l+kirk">What's From the Heart Reaches the Heart.</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Janice Ross is an established writer with an enourmous desire to contribute to the world of literature. Below is a small glimpse into the mind of one of todays most talented writers, </span><a href="http://www.culturalcocktails.com/CC/Welcome.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Janice Ross</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. Please enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was born in Guyana, South America.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">How long have you been writing?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">I've been writing since elementary school. I started off with poetry, and then short stories.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">What is your writing process like?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><i id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395573475093_7258"><span style="font-size: large;">My latest release is called </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Loving-Nate-Janice-Ross-ebook/dp/B00II04118/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1395615109&sr=8-9&keywords=janice+ross"><span style="font-size: large;">Loving Nate</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. It is Leah's story of falling in love with a seemingly perfect man.</span></i><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">Is there an underlying message in Loving Nate? </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">This story should be an eye-opener to women, and perhaps men too, that we all need to be aware of those red flags. We need to guard our hearts and not be so blind that people are able to take advantage of our love. I would also like to add that I provided two different endings to Loving Nate as a means of reflecting on the choices that are possible in our lives.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">Loving Nate is a steamy romantic tale with a true to life feel to it. It certainly doesn't provide the fairy tale happy ending, but it allows readers the opportunity to examine themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">It was most difficult to connect with Nate, once I allowed him to flip the switch. I've known men like Nate and could never understand their logic, but for the sake of the story, I had to allow Leah to continue to crave him.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">I love eating and trying new dishes, so I have to ask what’s your favorite dish to eat? </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: large;">Always remain positive and surround yourself with positive people.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wish I had paid attention to the red flags and listened to that voice that beckoned me along the way. I can honestly say that I didn't always do so, but I always came back to reflect on the crossroads of all of those decisions that I later regret.</span><br />
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Thank you for time Janice. Wishing you continued success!</span><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">This interview has been in the works for a while. And it gives me tremendous pleasure to be able to share with you a small peek into the life of <a href="http://www.bruceaborders.com/">Bruce A Borders</a>. First let me say that I have been very busy as of late because I started working a second job, inadvertently taking away the time I had dedicated towards my blog, amongst other things. This interview should've been posted about (2) weeks ago and during that time, Bruce not once ragged me about it. He has been very patient and I know that speaks to his character. Although, we've never met in person, he has warranted my respect and support. Please enjoy the following interview with Bruce A Borders.</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">I was born in Southeast Missouri but grew up in Central and Eastern Oregon. Both regions have had a major influence on me but I would have to say Oregon and the western United States more so than the south.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">It definitely takes motivation to be a writer. What are the titles of your book(s)?</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">I have several: <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Over-Dead-Body-Bruce-Borders-ebook/dp/B005N260Z4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395405311&sr=8-1&keywords=over+my+dead+body+bruce+a+borders">Over My Dead Body</a></i>, <i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395404442163_18635"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Miscarriage-Justice-Mystery-Bruce-Borders-ebook/dp/B007YZG3H8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395405365&sr=8-1&keywords=Miscarriage+Of+Justice+bruce+a+borders">Miscarriage Of Justice</a></i>, <i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1395404442163_18617"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Inside-Room-Suspense-Bruce-Borders-ebook/dp/B00EZZOH2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395405453&sr=8-1&keywords=Inside+Room+913+bruce+a+borders">Inside Room 913</a></i>, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Bruce-Borders-ebook/dp/B006SHALUS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395405520&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Journey+bruce+a+borders">The Journey</a></i>, and the <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mistaken-Identity-Wynn-Garrett-Series-ebook/dp/B00I9K78HG/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395405556&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Wynn+Garrett+Serie+bruce+a+borders">Wynn Garrett Series</a></i>, which is up to six titles.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">That's awesome! Is there a common theme in all of your books?</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Most of my books have something to do with an injustice of some sort. Crime-suspense is my typical genre.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">An all expenses-paid trip for me and my wife to a place of her choosing - provided there is Internet service.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Good answer, I'm sure your wife has the specifics:) What is your Dream Car?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3G3fILPQAU" style="background-color: black;">The Notebook.</a></span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Yes, yes, yes! One of my all time favorites. I Love this movie. Which Social Media outlet is your favorite & why?</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Two of them actually. For promoting my books, I like <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceABorders">Twitter</a>. I follow and am followed by many authors, which means there is more support there than other social media outlets. For my personal use, I prefer Facebook. I try to keep them separated but they do overlap occasionally.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Lady Gaga or Katy Perry?</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Neither. I’ve heard both names and know they are singers but couldn’t tell you a single song either one sings. I’m a traditional country guy - Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty,<a href="http://www.lorettalynn.com/splash/"> Loretta Lynn</a>, George Jones, etc., and do not listen to anything else.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Advice for anyone who wants to become an Author?</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">In a word, write. I hear people say they want to be a writer someday, but they put off actually doing it. In order to become a writer, one must write. Seems like a simple concept but a lot of people have trouble with it. Writing makes a writer. Whether that writer then becomes successful is an entirely different matter, and largely depends on their definition of success, as well as their motivation to persevere.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">That sleep would be required when I got older. I conditioned myself to function on very little sleep and now I can’t seem to break the cycle, although my body tells me I can’t stay up for three days just because I’m busy.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Not usually, no.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Why should people buy your book?</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">To be entertained, to laugh, and to hopefully learn something. I'd also like to make people think, if I can.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Steak any day! (Though hamburgers are okay too). I like my steak cooked medium.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Where do you see yourself (5) years from now?</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Still writing books hopefully, with a catalogue of somewhere around twenty-five books.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">If you were President, what's the one thing you would change & why?</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">I would return the country to following the Constitution. Not doing so has had a detrimental effect on America.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">It’s been suggested, quite often actually, that I’m a perfectionist. I would like everyone to know that I’m not - I just like everything done properly!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Writing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Thank you Bruce and Best Wishes.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;"><a href="http://www.beelkirk.com/">Bee L Kirk</a> -<a href="http://www.amazon.com/City-Guardians-Bee-L-Kirk-ebook/dp/B00ESG4SQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395407262&sr=8-1&keywords=bee+l+kirk"> Author of City of the Guardians: Introducing Alex Honor</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Whats-Heart-Reaches-Heart~Revised-Conversation-ebook/dp/B00HHA95RK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395407286&sr=8-2&keywords=bee+l+kirk">What's From the Heart Reaches the Heart.</a></span></div>
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Where are you from Frank?<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Frank</span>:<br />
I was born in Washington D.C. but raised in Temple Hills, Maryland.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Bee</span>: <br />
Have you ever lived anywhere else?<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Frank</span>:<br />
No, this is the only place I've ever lived.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Bee</span>: What's your dream city? For instance, I want to one day reside in New York City, not just visit but work and thrive there.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Frank</span>:<br />
D.C. is my dream city. I love it here. There are other places I enjoy that I frequent like, Brooklyn, Miami, Vegas, LA and Atlanta. I think it would be cool to take (5) years and live in each one of these cities for a year.<br />
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What do you feel is your passion/mission in life?</div>
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My passion in life is to inspire and motivate people in creative and efficient ways. I'm amazed with people and how they work. I think my gift in life is my curiosity for why people do things. I spent countless hours studying examples of success and use my findings to create new ways to inspire and bring success to the lives of people I coach and others. There's a right and a wrong way to attack a goal and your approach can make the difference, it helps when you have a helping hand. </div>
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I think that's awesome. I too enjoy finding out why people do certain things. What's your favorite meal?</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Frank:</span></div>
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Mac and Cheese.</div>
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Mmmm...Great choice!<br />
What is the best advice you've ever received?<br />
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Nobody should work harder on your dreams than you do. <br />
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What is <em>your</em> best advice?<br />
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Love yourself, know yourself and be yourself.... If everyone likes you, you're doing it wrong.<br />
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What would be your top (2) Do-Overs?<br />
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I would have started writing a lot sooner. I would have taken the last opportunity I had to see my brother I lost. There are a lot of other things I could have done differently but these things have taught or inspired me in one way or another.<br />
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Beyonce or Oprah?<br />
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Oprah<br />
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Hamburger or Steak? And how do you like it cooked?<br />
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Steak cooked medium.<br />
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At this point in time there is no better way available to the common man to reach an unimaginable amount of people in a short amount of time. It's only an available tool for you to use, what you use it for and how you use it is up to you. The disadvantage comes in the mis-education of users on social media. Conduct isn't always the best and can be discouraging at times. Be responsible, safe and don't post things you don't want the world to see.</div>
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Name someone that you've met through Social Media that has changed your life for the better?</div>
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Every follower and friend I have online, their continued support keeps me inspired and motivated.</div>
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That's a lot of inspiration. You have 36,000 followers via <a href="https://twitter.com/FrankMBrownJr">Twitter</a> & 3,000 plus on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AttackCoach?fref=ts">Facebook</a>.</div>
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Where do you see yourself in (5) years?</div>
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On a beach in Panama visiting my parents. I want to buy a house for my mother in her home country.</div>
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You can have all the books and shows you want that teach you all of these codes and techniques and tactics but if none of them show you how to build yourself first, you might as well be building a house on sand. It's difficult to connect with others when we are disconnected from ourselves. </div>
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As iron sharpens iron. I think a lot of what I write comes from other deep thinkers, and not just in words. I see inspiration everywhere. The tweet, <span class="yiv52661669Apple-style-span" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1393252726470_1833" style="color: #292f33; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;">"You can have anything but you can't have everything" & "Focus and attack, don't spread yourself too thin", was inspired by a documentary on killer whales and sharks. Lessons and golden nuggets are everywhere, in art, media and even nature. Seek to learn and the universe will provide.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">It's a long list, I would have to say my favorite song is Closer by </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Goapele"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Goapele</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> ... I listen to it before every event I do. My favorite book is </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People-ebook/dp/B003WEAI4E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393257292&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+win+friends+and+influence+people"><span style="font-size: x-small;">How to Win Friends and Influence People</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> and I would have to say my favorite movie is probably </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hP9D6kZseM"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Inception.</span></a></span></div>
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Thank you for the opportunity to get to know you better and share your message. I wish you continued success and many blessings. May God continue to shine His light on you.</div>
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I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Diane Radford via Twitter. I enjoy learning about the lives of people and so I decided to ask Dr. Diane if she would oblige me with an interview. And she graciously said, yes. Below you will find some of Dr. Radford's adventures, her passion and a run - in with a Psychic. Should be interesting, enjoy!</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Bee</span>: Pretty impressive. So, on top of having a demanding job, you find time to contribute the literary world also. Amazing, I'm always inspired by over-achievers:))</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: Crafting sentences that paint pictures with words.</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Me-Talk-Pretty-One-Day-ebook/dp/B000SEJHRA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1391846188&sr=8-3&keywords=David+Sedaris">David Sedaris</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: A specialist in cancer treatment. I'm a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer. A medical oncologist treats cancer with drugs. A radiation oncologist specializes in radiation treatments. So there are several types of oncologist.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: I was called to surgery at a young age (13) and always felt I was meant to focus on<a href="http://ww5.komen.org/#"> breast cancer</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Bee</span>: I have an immense amount of respect for you because of the emotional, mental, and physical endurance it takes to be in this profession. I studied Surgical Technology when I was younger and know how serious the jobs of Surgeons are. I'm sure your patients are glad to have you on their team.</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>:Knights: Professor Sir Andrew Watt Kay (surgeon); Professor Sir Patrick Forrest (breast cancer specialist); Professor Sir Tom Symington (pathologist and cancer researcher).</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: Not really. I regard every day as precious and we have to make the most of every moment.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Bee</span>: I agree with that but I have to admit, I do have a bucket list. I'm up to 78 things so far:)) Have you ever met someone famous?</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: I met David Sedaris at a book signing last year. Our short conversation was very entertaining.</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: My favorite SM is <a href="https://twitter.com/dianeradfordmd">Twitter</a>, maybe because I liked <a href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/precis">precis</a> in high school English class - being sparse and exact with words.</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: Pay more attention to what your parents said; don't underestimate your abilities; be mindful.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Bee</span>: I always love asking that question because it has the opportunity to change someones course in life. Good advice is priceless.</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: I have none. I did have two regrets, both relating to travel - trips I wish I'd done when I had the opportunity. However, I then corrected that by going back years later to visit those sites. They are: flying around Mount McKinley in Alaska; and visiting Machu Pichu in Peru.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: I am a breast surgeon, devoted to providing the best possible care for my patients. My scientific background is a foundation for an evidence-based, yet compassionate approach.I'm also a writer, photographer, and lover of the arts. I have a medical side and a creative side.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Diane</span>: <a href="http://www.lisawilliams.com/">Lisa Williams</a> came to St. Louis a few years ago. Much to my amazement both of my parents had messages for me.</div>
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Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-88835382838736117682014-02-01T16:34:00.001-08:002014-02-01T16:34:45.364-08:00***Author Interview*** John Hampton<div id="yui_3_7_2_1_1390539454950_6885">
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; white-space: pre-wrap;">John Hampton is an avid reader and Author who hails from Coff's Harbour, New South Wales. He was born March 4, 1948 and continues to evolve. He has a very easy and welcoming disposition with a wicked sense of humor. Please enjoy our conversation below.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">John</span>: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My mother's womb! Sorry, couldn’t resist that. Born in Paddington and lived in Stanmore until 1957. Then I moved to Mays Hill just west of Parramatta, where I lived with my parents, brother and sister. In 1978 I moved to Blackheath, a small town atop the Blue Mountains, with my new bride Gail. Ten years on we moved to Coffs Harbour where we still reside. All towns mentioned are in the state of New South Wales.</span></div>
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<span face="'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span>Hello <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kevin.gillard.16?fref=ts">Kevin Gillard</a> and thank you for agreeing to let me interview you. </span></span><br />
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<span>I have been here for five years, previously I lived wherever work took me. I'm originally from the county of <a href="http://www.somerset.gov.uk/irj/public">Somerset</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span>I married when I was much younger but that did not last very long. I was far too young.</span></span></div>
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<span>Yes, two but I don't see them.</span></span></div>
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<span>I won't go into that any further but I hope that your relationship with your children will be better one day.</span><br />
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<span>I'm a handyman gardener, previously I worked as a truck driver</span><span>.</span></span></div>
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<span>I like gardens and even want one some time in the future but I just can't deal with the <a href="http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/">insects</a>. Speaking of gardens, what's your favorite food?</span><br />
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<span>Thai curries are my favorite.</span><br />
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<span>I haven't had the pleasure of trying any <a href="http://thaifood.about.com/od/authenticallythai/f/What-Is-The-Difference-Between-Thai-Curries-Red-Yellow-And-Green.htm">Thai Curry</a> but am putting it on my bucket list. Do you recall your fondest childhood memory?</span><br />
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<span>Swimming, as a child we had a pool in our garden.</span><br />
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<span>That sounds like a bloody good time:) Learning to swim is also on my bucket list. Can you name a fear that you overcame?</span></span></div>
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<span>I'm not keen on flying but I've done it three times.</span></span></div>
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<span>Kudos to you. Have you ever ran across a famous personality? </span><br />
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<span>Not that I am aware of.</span></span></div>
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<span>If you had a Do-Over Button, what would be your top 3?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ff00fe; color: #990000;"><span>Kevin G: </span><br />
<span>Nothing, my past experiences make me the person I am today.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ff00fe; color: #990000;">I am constantly trying to find ways to do things <a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/42-practical-ways-to-improve-yourself.html">better</a>.</span></div>
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<span>That's noble...If you <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/about">stumbleupon</a> one, send it my way:)</span><br />
<span>Do you own any pets?</span><br />
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<span>No but I'd love to have another dog.</span></span></div>
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<span>Do you have any religious beliefs?</span><br />
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<span>I'm not religious but <a href="http://hinduism.about.com/od/basics/a/karma.htm">Karma</a> seems to be real enough. </span></span></div>
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<span>Yes, it does always comes back around.</span><br />
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<span>Paranormal, I don't think so.</span></span></div>
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<span>I have but we won't get into that. If someone asked you for the best Life Advice you could give, what would it be?</span><br />
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<span>Advice...if you have the chance to learn take it with both hands. </span></span></div>
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<span>Give me one event that changed your life?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ff00fe; color: #990000;"><span>Kevin G: </span><br />
<span>The current recession has changed my life drastically. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ff00fe; color: #990000;"><span>It has inspired me to create 'Advertise for Free'</span><br />
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<span>Bee: </span><br />
<span>I really appreciate you taking the time to share some of your life with me. I enjoy interviewing people from all different walks of life and parts of the world. We're all alike in some way. There's something that Universally connects us all. Let's remember that the next time we start to think we're, "The Special Ones."</span><br />
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Bee L. Kirk, Author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/City-Guardians-Bee-L-Kirk-ebook/dp/B00ESG4SQO/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389933986&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=bee+l+kikr">City of the Guardians: Introducing Alex Honor</a><br /></span>
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Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-3048936766114454452014-01-11T17:43:00.000-08:002014-02-03T03:23:10.191-08:0020 Things I'll Never Forget About the Year 2013!2013 was an unbelievable year for me and I want to show you why. I've listed the top 20 things that changed my life or caused me to pause. Please Enjoy.<br />
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1. I published my 1st book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/City-Guardians-Bee-L-Kirk-ebook/dp/B00ESG4SQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387512140&sr=8-1&keywords=bee+l+kirk">City of the Guardians: Introducing Alex Honor</a>.<br />
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2. I celebrated my 2 year wedding Anniversary & Separated 5 months later. </div>
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3. I learned that there are some really unexpected moments caught on camera/film <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeeLKirk/posts/10201707117297242?comment_id=5930218&offset=0&total_comments=1&notif_t=share_comment">Janice, Janice, Janice</a>,</div>
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<a href="http://elitedaily.com/humor/these-people-will-never-make-phone-calls-in-public-again-after-this-epic-cellphone-prank-video/">Are you repeating me?</a>, <a href="http://elitedaily.com/humor/worst-life-advice-youll-ever-get/">Life Advice</a>. ***FUNNY***</div>
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4. I realized that American Justice still has some work to do...<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/13/justice/zimmerman-trial/">Trayvon Martin</a>.</div>
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5. I learned that there's a drug for HIV patients that really works <a href="http://www.upworthy.com/hard-to-believe-the-woman-at-the-end-of-this-video-is-the-same-woman-as-at-the-beginning?c=ufb1">The Transformation</a>.</div>
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6.The power of the Social Media <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorBeeLKirk">HI!</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/BeeLKirk">How ya Tweeting</a>.</div>
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7. Here are some of the Amazing People I met during 2013, thanks to Social Media, <a href="https://twitter.com/Voracious_Steve">Steve Clark</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yuribeans">Claudia</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleydunlap">Nicole</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BooksbySelena">Selena</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Melodie_Ramone">Melodie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/davidmfprosser">David</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TbrownM">Tina</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JGRWriter">Janice</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TedyBlessed">Tedy</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/A_H_Thompson">Adrienne</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AELDataservices">AEL Data</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/_MsAng_">Ang</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yuribeans">Claudia</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MochaMob">Mocha Mob</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyDCollins">Anthony</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Mscharmgall">Charmaine</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ReemAfterDark">Keith</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sbarthell?fref=ts">Steven</a> & on and on.</div>
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Each and every one of these people have impacted my life somehow. Either they, beta-Read for me, gave me advice, let me guest blog, re-tweeted me with a passion or just listened. I'm forever grateful.</div>
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8. I learned how to make really good breakfast cakes. They are REALLY good. You can't eat just one:)) I call them <a href="http://www.luvmuffins.org/">Luv Muffins</a>! (Website Coming Soon)</div>
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9. I learned that FAMILY is worth fighting for.</div>
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10. My brother Marcus moved to Alaska :(((</div>
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11. My Grandmother, Barbara Ann Douglas, passed away. 11/12/1936 - 07/07/2013</div>
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12.My children, Amaya and Jaxon celebrated their birthdays during the same month. </div>
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13. I finally came to terms with the fact that you should never settle for less than what you deserve.</div>
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YOU can be your own worst enemy. You HAVE to believe in YOU and <a href="http://crossroadsdesoto.org/">GOD</a> is still there...waiting patiently.</div>
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14. I'm glad that I wasn't a <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377092/">mean</a> girl in school. I'm glad that I was considered too nice vs. too mean. </div>
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15. I appreciate the fact that I'm good with 'Unfriending' & 'Unfollowing' negativity.</div>
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16. I can accept the fact that the <a href="http://www.eonline.com/shows/kardashians">Kardashians</a> are trying to take over the world.</div>
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17. I had a wreck 2 months before I was scheduled to pay my car off:((.....No, it doesn't look like this now.</div>
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18. Published my 2nd book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Whats-Heart-Reaches-Heart~Revised-Conversation-ebook/dp/B00HHA95RK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389489556&sr=8-2&keywords=bee+l+kirk">What's From the Heart Reaches the Heart</a>.</div>
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19. Hosted The Honey Hour on dfwiradio.com & had a blast!</div>
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20. I accepted that fact that there are no coincidences, everything happens for a reason. I pay attention to the whispers and know that each and every person that crosses my path, did so with a reason. The slow car in front of me...was for a reason. The delayed departure...was for a reason. God is good & I Love Him.</div>
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Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-90687919306396549302014-01-07T21:40:00.001-08:002014-01-07T21:40:22.190-08:00***Book Review for Heaven's Cry by Charmaine Galloway***Heaven's Cry is a short story with long meaning. It's a story about some very sensitive topics that impact our youth and adults alike. Heaven is the main characters name and is dealing with an internal battle that threatens to tear her family apart. She's a teenager going through something very serious and it's palpable throughout the book.<br />
Heaven's father is the Pastor of a prominent church and in charge of leading his flock to the pearly gates of Heaven. This heavy burden also has connecting attachments to his children. They're expected to be perfect in every way. So when Heaven starts to have feelings about someone at her school, the turmoil of secrecy and disapproval rule her every waking thought.<br />
The Author, Charmaine Galloway does an excellent job of conveying these emotional battles and allows you to take the journey with Heaven. I had a sense that I would be sad once I finished reading this short and I wont spoil it for you but I would like to say that Heaven's Cry is an excellent book to learn from. Everyone wont agree with what you choose to do with your life or how you live it. I believe in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I believe in the Bible and what His word says. At the same time, I know that God wants us to embrace and not judge. I hope that after reading this book, your heart will be a little softer to the hurt that many of our children experience. Let God judge. You Love.<br />
I would definitely recommend this book and enjoyed it immensely.<br />
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I entered a book cover contest with <a href="http://authorsdb.com/books/2013-book-cover-contest-finals">Authorsdb</a> back in August. Upon entering, I was confident that it would do well. I felt this way because I absolutely loved the <a href="http://bookcoverarchive.com/">cover</a> myself. Not only because it was mine but because it told the story before even opening the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/City-Guardians-Bee-L-Kirk-ebook/dp/B00ESG4SQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389112349&sr=8-1&keywords=bee+l+kirk">book</a>. And I think this is one of the key things to remember when designing a cover. I didn't physically design it myself, I had a vision, and a few ideas. I knew what I wanted and didn't want. After conveying this with the designer, they nailed it on the first try.<br />
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Without reading a blurb or a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/City-Guardians-Bee-L-Kirk-ebook/product-reviews/B00ESG4SQO/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_img?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1">review</a>, one can tell that the two characters depicted on the cover are in <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morality">morally</a> different places. The character on the left is Stilo, he's the voice of <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strength">Strength</a>, the Good guy. The character on the right is RIP and is the voice of <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rage">Rage</a>. He can be heard whispering, "Give up, or <a href="http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/">Commit Suicide</a>."</div>
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So, when I made it to the Semi Finals in the contest, I was very happy. I was excited that people were voting and showing support. <a href="http://asmsg.weebly.com/">ASMSG</a> members played a huge part in that. And I'm truly thankful for the ever present support they show.</div>
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I'm still very new at being a writer, I have much to learn. Often I'm learing these things by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120373/">trial & error</a>. I recently released my second publication only to pull it 2 days later because of a hastily made <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mistake">mistake</a>. I'm going to release a Revised version of it soon but the whole experience really had my <a href="http://www.spirit.com/Default.aspx">spirits</a> low. The <a href="http://www.scribendi.com/">editor</a> of my first book <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityOfTheGuardiansIntroducingAlexHonor">City of the Guardians</a> wasn't available during the Month of December and I'd planned to release the book December 25th. Well, instead of being patient and waiting, I decided to edit it to the best of my ability and release it. And that was a mistake. It wasn't ready for the world to see and I should've just moved the release date up a few weeks. Any who, she's editing it now and I'm excited about Re-Releasing it. Lesson learned:)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px;">I had no idea what to expect by the title of this book, although intriguing, it initially had me confused. The book cover art work is gorgeous. It really excites me when you can't pin an author down to a certain genre. <a href="http://www.nicoledunlap.com/">Author Nicole Dunlap</a> is not the average, "<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/516516-who-are-some-of-your-favorite-urban-authors">Urban Author</a>" who is going to consistently give you the same thing. She changes it up and refuses to be put in a box.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px;">Okay, so in the beginning I was a little confused because I'm not crazy...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px;">But Mary Jane on the other hand, well let's just say she has some issues. By the end of the book you'll understand why. And realize that if some of the things that happened to Mary had happened to you, you'd probably be a little delusional too. All the characters are unique and create a story of intrigue and astonishment. I found myself laughing and on the verge of heaving during parts of Kill Mary Jane Doe. It really is a roller coaster ride. It's intense and will make you want to root for the main character, Mary Jane.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px;">Make sure you pay close attention to Mary Jane's flashbacks because they hold the secret to why she is the way she is. This is a "grown folks" read and not for the faint of heart.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px;">If you desire to read something different, read Kill Mary Jane Doe. If you want to see how imaginative Author Nicole Dunlap is, read Kill Mary Jane Doe. If you yearn for something other than your average run of the mill story, read Kill Mary Jane Doe.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px;">I'm not going to spoil it but there is a moment is this book that made me turn my head to the side like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpsEdM74maA">Scooby Doo</a> and say, "eehhhra." (sound effect added)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px;">After which, I poured myself a glass of wine.</span><br />
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Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-67249250258055310832013-12-27T16:01:00.001-08:002014-01-23T21:35:41.139-08:00Melodie Ramon Interviews a Character from City of the Guardians...The characters name is RIP<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 11pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I shrugged, thinking to myself that he was crazy and that anyone who saw us would think we were </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">both</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> crazy. I took his hand and let him pull me into his arms. With his phone sitting on the roof of his car providing the music, we danced beneath the stars on the hospital parking lot. I closed my eyes and thought to myself that I loved the way his arms felt around me. Just like he said, I was a perfect fit—we were a perfect fit for each other.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Adrienne Thompson has worn many titles in her lifetime–from teenage mother to teenage wife to divorcee to registered nurse to author. This mother of two young adults and one teenager currently resides in Arkansas with her daughter where she writes and publishes her stories full time.</span></div>
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Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-50548621814415505912013-12-24T08:15:00.002-08:002013-12-24T08:15:18.071-08:00Enjoy a sneak preview of the Psychological Thriller KILL MARY JANE DOE…<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mary Jane’s eyes popped open.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Thy kingdom come, Thy will—my God, she’s awake!” A woman with warm eyes smiled and stifled a yawn. Sunlight streamed into the large window and made her appear like a grandmother angel.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Who are you? Where am I? What—” MJ jumped into a seated position in the twin-size bed. Her shoes were on the floor. She scurried to grab them and noticed Officer Daniels slowly awakening from the rocking chair next to her.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Slipping her feet into the shoes, she ran for the door, before he could get up. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">‘I have to get out of here! I have to get away from Daniels.’ </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">She had remembered the first night she’d met Jake. He’d saved her from Beasley. Before falling asleep with pillows wedged between them, he told her not to trust the police–that is if she got away. And he'd told her to most certainly not escape at night.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Her eyes adjusted to the light of day as she scurried downstairs with Daniels calling her name. She headed for the screen door, noticing a white-haired man in overalls. He held a steaming mug of coffee–a potential weapon. Skidding in her boots, Mary Jane did an about-face and ran in the other direction, just as Daniels jumped the last couple of steps. She sprinted down a long hallway toward double doors, as her heels pounded the worn carpet.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bursting through the doors, she stopped quickly to see Jesus on a cross to her left and rows of pews to her right. Rainbows of sunlight transfixed the sanctuary in an ethereal glow from the long, multicolored glass windows above. Right before her, on the opposite side of the church, was another set of double doors, but she stood transfixed by all the light.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“MJ, wait!” Daniels called.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Hold it, Mary Jane, we can help,” came an ancient voice that she assumed was the old man’s.</span></div>
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Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-59959167839025781122013-12-22T00:00:00.000-08:002013-12-22T00:00:00.958-08:00End of the Year Blog Tour!!! <span style="font-size: large;">End of the Year Blog Tour Hosted by the Inspirtational Authors of "Just Between Us".</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-50980764174429328182013-11-12T02:51:00.000-08:002013-11-12T06:51:25.220-08:0065 + Tips, Sites & Advice Articles for Authors! Use & Pass Along!Greetings and Salutations!<br />
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My name is <a href="http://www.beelkirk.com/">Bee L. Kirk</a> and I recently released my first novel entitled <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CityOfTheGuardiansIntroducingAlexHonor">City of the Guardians: Introducing Alex Honor</a>. The journey of writing a book has been one of extreme highs as well as disappointing lows. I didn't know half of what I know now and I still have tons to learn. Along the way, I've collected information that I think can be helpful to you. Although you may not be able to use all of it, I'm sure some of it will help.<br />
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I believe in helping and paying it forward. So, I ask you to do the same. Pass the information along to someone else who might me able to use it. Remember to always sow good seeds so that when it's time to reap the harvest, it will be a good one. For those of you who may not be familiar with this saying, I'm speaking of Karma. What you put out is what will return to you. With that being said, enjoy and use the information below in your quest to make it to the top or simply touch someones life.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blackcaviar-bookclub.com/free-book-promotion.html#.UoH3OnazKpj">Black Caviar Book Club.com</a> - They allow you do have a free book promotion on their site. *Free* They have 573 likes as well as a 144 shares. It's very simple. You click on one of the genre's listed to the right and then upload a book cover, blurb and a few other things. It took me all of 4 minutes to do this. Exposure! After submitting your book, you should stay and research the site because there's a wealth of information there.<br />
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<a href="http://www.molly-greene.com/book-promotions-that-work/">Molly Greene/Writer</a> - This site offers advice from a fellow writer. Take and leave what works for you. It's worth the read.<br />
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<a href="http://social.razoo.com/2012/07/22-delightful-ways-to-say-thank-you/">Different Ways to say Thank You!</a> - As writers we are often asking for favors, asking for help or showing our appreciation for something. I don't know about you but I get tired of saying, 'Thank You'. It's so plain and uneventful. This website gives you the opportunity to get creative with your appreciation. Try it:)<br />
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<a href="http://calibre-ebook.com/download">Calibe - eBook Conversion</a> - We always need reviews and in 2013, everyone likes to read on their phone...at least I do. If you only have a PDF version to offer potential reviewers, you're narrowing your opportunity to get more reviews. We want to make it as easy and simple as possible for our potential fan base and reviewers. This site offers you the ability to do this. I have not had the chance to actually use it yet but it is on my to do list for this week. And I'm excited about it.<br />
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<a href="http://savvybookwriters.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/100s-of-links-to-publishers-and-agents/">100's of Links to Publishers and Agent</a> - This site has all the potential to really pay off for someone. I have looked around and queried some of the agents. Have I spent the necessary time there to ensure a call back or great lead? No. But you may have the time to do this. Give it a try.<br />
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<a href="http://tweepi.com/dashboard">Tweepi</a> - We all know how important Twitter is. This app allows you to manage your followers, follower their followers and gain an exponential amount of followers. You have to play around a little bit but it's worth every minute you spend there. This is a wonderful site and I hope you all take advantage of it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.problogger.net/archives/2011/10/16/65-ways-to-drive-traffic-to-your-blog/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+ProbloggerHelpingBloggersEarnMoney+(ProBlogger:+Helping+Bloggers+Earn+M">65 Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Blog</a> - Here's another site with a wealth of information. There's bound to be something here that you haven't heard or know.<br />
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<a href="http://www.independent-authors.org/?page=best_websites_review">Association of Independent Authors</a> - This next site is a hit or miss. I believe they charge for some services, while others are free. It may be a fit or not.<br />
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<a href="http://bookpinning.com/">BookPinning</a> - Takes about 1:13 seconds to do this. *Free* Promotion.<br />
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<a href="http://selfpublishing.lifetips.com/cat/59136/promotion-ideas/index.html">Book Promotion Ideas</a> - Are you stuck when it's time to tell people about your book? This website will give you some pretty cool options. Check it!<br />
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I will do a part II soon because there's a lot more I have to share. If the above links are helpful then I've done my job. Now, make sure you do the same and pay if forward. Feel free to follow me:)<br />
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you self published? Do you have a literary agent? </span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lucien</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">My Gothic Luna Series is self published as I doubt a publisher would understand both books are basically my journals. No one believes I am real. But look, I do have a reflection. As for most agents, well it’s best I don’t get into bed with them - some are vampires and they’ve been sucking the blood from writers almost as long as I have.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bee</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, I can see your reflection. According to all the movies, Vamps don't have a relection. I can see you're not the average Vampire. Let's continue.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lucien</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">I’ll read anything that takes my fancy, Bee. As I am a supernatural creature I tend to stick in that genre like fangs in a blood clot.</span></span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oh my...Do you have any events coming up? </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lucien</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Halloween is due and that’s my busiest time of year, especially this one as it’s my Lunatics Blog Tour kick off. Can’t wait to bite all my new blogging friends. Hiss.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">How do you come up with your book ideas?</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Lucien</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">My Luna Series is all about my life, scary as it may sound, that’s the gist of it. As for ideas, well they come from the realm of darkness where my dreams run rampant and unchecked.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">I can only imagine. (nervous smile)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lucien</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mememememememe - Count Lucien Dupont is a ruthless savage vampire out to get his eternal blood. I failed back in 1925, but here I am for another shot.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah, whoever has the highest twitter following, probably Lady Gaga.</span></span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, that was funny. I didn't think Vampires has a sense of humor. What kind of music do you listen to? </span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>Lucien</span></span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">How old are you? </span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>Lucien</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">I’m as old as the wind across the desert, when we could see the stars without pollution before the Pyramids were built in my honour.</span></span></div>
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<span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Something completely different, unusual, thought-provoking and not normal vampire musings.</span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-27543991-42bc-e05f-3487-727c59a579fe"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">How far back do you want me to go? Sleeping in a coffin isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The times I’ve struggled to get out with stiff joints, well more times than I’ve had hot dinners - no that’s wrong, I haven’t had any hot dinners except that blonde last night.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Bee</span> (I'm standing with purse in hand now. My palms are sweating and I'm eyeing the door of the night lounge we've chosen to meet at. Is he going to let me leave? Is he hungry right now! Calm down)</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Lucien, it was...a pleasure speaking with you. I won't be inviting you over to my home any time soon (I laugh nervously, as does Lucien) but I wish you all the best. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.</span></span><br />
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Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-13356680649801355192013-11-09T22:01:00.003-08:002022-02-16T19:39:11.481-08:00What are you getting your kids for Christmas?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<a href="http://www.dallaslife.org/volunteer/opportunities/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.dallaslife.org/volunteer/opportunities/</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/volunteer-soupkitchen#" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/volunteer-soupkitchen#</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the things I love most about reviewing books is the opportunity it affords me in sharing the range of emotions I go through while reading a book. As I’m reading, I never think about the reviewing aspect until I’m completely finished because I don’t want to misjudge someones work or jump to conclusions. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I read A River Moves Forward about two weeks ago and I’m just now writing the review. This is due to several reasons. The most important being the fact that I wasn’t sure how to approach this review, I didn’t know where to start or how it would end. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have a confession to make...no this has nothing to do with the FB confession epidemic, I really have a confession. I judge books by their cover. I’m trying to retrain my brain but it is so hard. The first thing I see often draws me in or turns me away. So when I saw the cover for A River Moves Forward, I really didn’t know what to expect. I love city skylines and the cover for A River Moves Forward has a beautiful one displayed in conjunction with a calm and unwinding waterfront. It all gave me a sense of ease.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking back on it now, the cover is very misleading. A River Moves Forward is anything but calm. I was on a roller coaster of emotions almost from the beginning. Author Selena Haskins gives the reader an inside view of life as most of us have never experienced it. It’s a time period piece, something else I am hesitant about. After reading this novel, I have changed my mind about that also. She made everything seem so relatable, you forget that it takes place in the 1970’s. I began reminiscing about the music that my parents would play around the house, which solidified my bond with the characters.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabrini Green Housing Projects is the location that most of the most heart wrenching events occur. I’ve never lived in, “The Projects” but Selena Haskins made me feel like I had. I’ve never had a sibling strung out on drugs, but Selena Haskins made me wonder what it would be like. I’ve never been beaten but Selena Haskins made me realize how blessed I have been.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Author Selena Haskins information:</span><br />
<a href="http://booksbyselena.com/">Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6949131.Selena_Haskins">Goodreads</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/River-Moves-Forward-Selena-Haskins-ebook/dp/B00BHMNSV8">Amazon</a>Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-39461798325877737202013-10-22T22:57:00.001-07:002022-02-16T19:39:23.105-08:00My Interview with a Model, who likes the WWE, Reading and Football…oh yeah and Tattoos<div id="yui_3_13_0_rc_1_1_1382503630690_13944" style="font-family: "times new roman", "new york", times, serif; font-size: 16px;">
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Ms. Ang and I connected through Twitter when she asked if she could interview me. Of course I said yes, having never been asked before, I was thrilled. A few months later I decided to return the favor and she obliged. She's a very interesting person, which is why I'm so excited to post her answers. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.</div>
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Helping women with their self image. Growing up I struggled with my self image. This lead to multiple toxic relationships because I didn't know my own worth. Over the last six years I have been working on me and have learned a lot in the process. I believe that every woman should know her self worth and embrace everything about her, including her flaws. I also believe that women should lift each other up instead of cutting each other down. </div>
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How long have you been blogging?</div>
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I've been blogging for almost two years. My original blog was for my modeling but I changed it to a personal blog after I launched my website.</div>
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Have you ever had a stalker?</div>
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I have had a couple of stalkers. One was a guy I dated in high school. He stalked me while I was a freshman in college. I went to college about two hours from home and he would just show up outside my dorm. I had to be extremely mean before he finally left me alone. The other one was an ex and it took a restraining order to get him to stop.</div>
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I notice that you are very comfortable with your body, how long have you felt this way?</div>
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I've only felt this way for about 4-5 years. I used to be self conscious about my body growing up. About six years ago, I started the process of working on my self esteem and learning how to empower myself. Part of this process included the modeling. I had my first photo shoot back in 2009 and it definitely boosted my self esteem. It's been all up hill since then. Now I have no problem getting in a tiny bikini or wearing a tight dress. </div>
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What is your favorite Ice Cream?</div>
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I love ice cream! I guess my favorite would be Rocky Road.</div>
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What's your #1 pet peeve?</div>
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My #1 pet peeve is being late. I'm rarely late and hate waiting on someone that is late. </div>
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Have you ever had a near death experience?</div>
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I actually haven't had a near death experience and hope that I never do.</div>
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If you could go back and tell the younger Ms. Ang something, what would it be?</div>
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I was way too trusting when I was younger. Because of this, people would use and abuse me. So I would tell the younger me not to be so trusting. When you first meet someone they can pretty much be whoever they want to be. It takes time to actually get to know someone. </div>
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Do you love social media or tolerate it?</div>
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I used to love it but now it's gotten a little old. I would say that now I tolerate it because it's a vital marketing tool. </div>
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Pick... President Obama or The Rock?</div>
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Politics just aren't for me so I would have to say The Rock. Plus, I have seen The Rock in person and he is FINE! lol</div>
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If you could ban one type of food, ie Hamburgers, Oysters, Lima Beans, what would it be?</div>
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Those big hamburgers from Hardees. Those things look like they would give you a heart attack after one bite. </div>
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12) Biggest Regret?</div>
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A year ago I had the chance of a lifetime and I let my fear the get best of me. I wish I could go back to that time and do things a little differently.</div>
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13) Best Choice?</div>
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I would say that one of the best choices I have ever made was moving from Alabama to North Carolina. </div>
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14) Advice to the youth?</div>
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1. You can't make everyone happy so don't try.</div>
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2. Don't waste your time on people that don't truly care about you.</div>
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3. It's okay to be single. Don't rush into a relationship until you are ready.</div>
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4. Don't be afraid to ask for help. </div>
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5. Be happy being who you are. Your uniqueness makes you special. It makes you who you are. Don't change yourself for others. If they don't like you for you, they aren't worth your time.</div>
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Bee L. Kirk, Author of City of the Guardians: Introducing Alex Honor</div>
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Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-62534121980669374832013-10-11T19:21:00.000-07:002013-10-11T19:21:03.091-07:00Interview with Author Nicole Dunlap<b id="docs-internal-guid-30c8c080-aa6f-0930-4c49-29fd3564d859" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I was real young and in my mom’s busted-up car with no radio. I couldn’t sing so I started telling stories to pass time as my my mom drove from Long Beach to do the “kiddy exchange” with my father who lived in San Bernardino.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have three books published in a family saga, Miss Nobody, Miss Scandalous, and Miss perfect, with one book that I need to finish to round off the list.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Develop a thick skin. Not all stories are for all people. You will get a review from a reader who thinks the story should have gone left when it went right. Read every review, take some of your fans advice, oftentimes it is useful. That is the beauty of readers, they can pull out themes and morals to a story that you don’t even know you’ve weaved together. I was so proud of my work during a book club meeting I was invited too. Yes, that is the upside of connecting, fans, and reviews.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oh, my “I Heart Radio” can get a little mellow, a lil’ romantic, and all that. Coldplay, Emile Sande, King of Leon, Alicia Keys, Maxwell, Drake, and when I’m feeling like taking it back to the 90s SWV, Tony Tone Toni. Kirk Franklin and Mary Mary will inspire me any day. That’s all I can think of right now.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These are hard questions. Both. I am like that. Take me to Bobby Flay’s restaurant and I can’t chose so I won’t chose right now. I love Will Smith when it comes to the aspect of movies. I love the ambition (and the marital love) of Barack!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I wanted to be an archeologist, though my fear of all furry rodents, dirt, digging, etc have gotten the best of me. I still love rocks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nicoleydunlap">https://twitter.com/nicoleydunlap</a>
Website: <a href="http://t.co/HQENvUIP1m">http://t.co/HQENvUIP1m</a>
Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F1H2OHO">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F1H2OHO</a>
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</span>Bee L Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05370117227185589536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895499054756749363.post-4420011804967757982013-10-06T21:35:00.000-07:002015-10-05T02:40:41.421-07:00My interview with the Intriguing K N Lee<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Right now, I have four books published. The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld is an urban fantasy that centers around a half-blood on a mission to break her mother’s curse. Thicker Than Blood is a paranormal collection. Wicked Webs and Empty Your Heart are poetry collections.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am currently self-published through Amazon and Barnes & Noble, however, I am on a quest to finding a literary agent to represent my fantasy trilogy, Rise of the Flame.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I enjoy reading fantasy, horror, sci-fi, classic British and French literature, and historical fiction. Most of my stories are fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I would never’d imagined one of your writing genres as horror. I guess the old homage is true about not judging a book by it’s cover (smile)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I will be at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton, UK October 31st through November 3rd. I am also releasing the sequel to The Chronicles of Koa called Lyrinian Blade this December. Yes, there will be parties, blog tours, and prizes. Check</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I try to steer from anything cliché and formulaic. I may take a worn out trophe and spin it on its head, making it my own. I grew up reading Anne Rice, and I believe that she has the best vampire lore, so, when I created my vampires, I took it into an entirely different direction, and I created new species and creatures. I’d like to convey the message that not everything is what it seems…especially in my writing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #741b47; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">K N Lee</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lilae is my favorite character. She is the heroine of my soon-to-be released fantasy trilogy, Rise of the Flame. She encompasses all of my fears, doubts, and even experiences from my childhood, and takes those things and uses them to her advantage. She is one badass heroine! Aside from her, Halston, from The Chronicles of Koa is my other favorite. Blonde, British,</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I see myself traveling the world with a book deal under my belt, perhaps a tv show or movie based on one of my stories, and a cozy cottage in England, Scotland, or Ireland. One thing that will always remain the same is that I will always write new stories, no matter where I am.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My writing process starts with a dream, or nightmare. I take a character and let them lead the way. Most of the time I am not even sure where the story is going, but that is the beauty of the writing journey. My characters have the power, I simply wield the pen. My stories are very character driven, however, I am not opposed to utilizing outlines and jot lists.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Extremely important. I remember when I thought that </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/knycole_lee" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Twitter</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> was silly, nonsensical, and just a way to be publicly vain. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ha! How wrong I was! I am so glad that I gave it a chance and was introduced to the magical world of indie authors. </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/knycole_lee" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Twitter</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/knycolelee" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="http://www.writelikeawizard.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">blogs</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and Linked In are critical to an author’s success. You know what publishers and agents like to see? They like to see an already established author platform. That means that one must gain a strong presence in the social media community.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If I wasn’t a writer, I would either be a children’s doctor, artist, or teacher in a faraway country.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oh boy. This is an interesting question. I am not sure. I had an experience as a child that convinced me that they were real, but as an adult, we try to rationalize things and now I am not certain. To cope with that experience, I’d like to think that there is another explanation. It’s just easier than thinking that there is a paranormal entity watching me. *shivers*</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with me. I look forward to reading your work and becoming a fan. Best wishes to you!</span></div>
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