Put Another Shrimp on the Barbie…It’s Time for the AMP Authors Blog Tour!
20 Jul 2011 31 Comments
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Come and Meet Your Favorite AMP Authors!
Summer, the Perfect Time for a
My book is all about murder, mayhem, and mystery…but on this week’s blog tour…BARBECUE is all about the FOOD.
There’s enough variety to go around when it comes to holding the perfect BBQ!
Maybe you consider yourself a traditionalist:
Hamburgers Hot Dogs Steak Chicken
Or perhaps you like to shake things up with a bit of flair:
Grilled Vegetables Seafood Satay Kebabs
No matter how you Master Chef your way around a grill, it’s sure to be an awesome day with great food, family, and friends! In my novel, Jack and Susan Heron add a scrumptious Texan twist to their menu for the Forest Hills annual cookout.
“Jack made every effort to impress with the food and Susan spared no expense for the vegetarians, preparing garbanzo beans with seasoned tofu instead of pork. Besides the chuck hamburgers, Kobe steaks, and rib-eye, there were grilled tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and chunks of green and red chili peppers.”
Take a moment now (dry the corners of your mouth!) and post your favorite food, recipe, or party drink below! Remember, your post here and on other AMP Author Blogs is worth an entry into the Kindle Giveaway!
WHAT CAN YOU WIN FROM AMP? >> An Amazon Kindle EBook reader, (Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6″ Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology)
By commenting on any blog on the tour, you agree to the following rules and policies.
1) Enjoy meeting and chatting with some special writers—text your friends and have them join in! The AMP Authors Blog Tour begins on August 1st (12 EST) and ends August 7th (12 EST). Final Celebration August 7th 6pm -11pm (EST) at the AMP Community Loop
2) Be sure you post at any blog along the tour for contests, giveaways, and chances to win prizes—every blog you visit is another chance to win! Comment on one blog and you enter into the AMP Grand prize drawing once. Comment on ten different Blogs and you enter into the Kindle drawing ten times. Only one comment per blog per person will be entered to win.
3) The AMP Drawing will take place and be announced on August 7th on the Aspen Mountain Press Community Loop at 11 pm EST. Only comments posted on any author’s blog before 10 pm EST on August 7th are eligible to win the Kindle. Winner will be notified by email on August 8th, if he or she is not present on the Loop for the announcement.
4) Grand prize Kindle Winner must be residents of the United States with a US Mailing address. Non US winners will be eligible for 50 US dollars in Aspen Mountain Press Books from our website www.aspenmountainpress.com All prize winners will be chosen randomly using Random Line Picker.
5) Prizes at individual Blogs are completely at the discretion of the individual authors and are not in association with Aspen Mountain Press and its prize system. To enter the Contest on any given blog you must follow their contest rules and objectives.
***Individual Winners from Authors contests will be drawn and posted August 8th on their individual sites unless otherwise specified***
P.S. Don’t forget to answer my trivia question for a ticket to win a custom autographed iPhone cover from me!
Here’s one of the trivia questions:
Jack Moon’s a charmer with Assistant DA Melanie Collins under his thumb. They need to get to The Bamboo Room, if they want to nab CC Mirack with David Jeering, the cop who falsely arrested Jack.
What street does Jack arrive on to pick Melanie up from her apartment at The Heights Condominiums?
Now that your stomachs are good and full, leave a comment with your favorite food, recipe, or party drink below for a chance to win a Kindle from Aspen Mountain Press. Click the Like button below!
Then, head on over to Berengaria Brown’s Blog for the next stop along the Aspen Mountain Press Authors Blog Tour.
Thanks for participating and have a great summer!
Ciao,
Nene
NEXT BLOG ON THE TOUR: Berengaria Brown
Did They Make Their Money Back?
16 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
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I remember back in my early published days, the marketing avenue for writers were print and radio media. I recall a story about a writer whose claim to sucess was his ability to buy thousands of dollars worth of magazine, newspaper, and radio advertisements.
So, I’m wondering, whatever happened to those selfmade authors who flood-marketed their books? Was this technique successful and, if so, by HOW much? Where are they today and have they written anything else?
Basically, I really want to know was it worth spending that money in that manner? Did they make their money back, or earn a sweet profit!
If you see yourself in this post–or know someone who did the same–feel free to comment.
Get Ready! Aspen Mountain Press Authors Blog Tour August 1st to 7th 2011
18 Jul 2011 Leave a Comment
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Come and Meet Your Favorite AMP Authors!
Don’t forget to enter Exobia’s custom autographed iPhone Cover Contest Giveaway! Check it Out:
Here’s the Trivia Question for the Barbeuce iPhone 4 Cover Giveaway.
Jack Moon’s a charmer with Assistant DA Melanie Collins under his thumb. They need to get to The Bamboo Room, if they want to nab CC Mirack with David Jeering, the cop who falsely arrested Jack.
What street does Jack arrive on to pick Melanie up from her apartment at The Heights Condominiums?
Think You Know? Submit Your Answer.
Wanna Try Another Question? Visit the A.E.H. Veenman Promotions Site!
Need the Book or a Hint?
Every correct answer receives a free entry into the Barbeuce iPhone 4 Cover Giveaway. Drawing will be held on August 31st. FULL Details at A.E.H. Veenman Promotions Site.
New Buy Page Added. WDYT?
09 Jul 2011 Leave a Comment
Yes, as anyone who knows me can testify, I’m not diligent with updating blogs. I spend a lot of time working on my websites when I should be writing. But, of course, if I don’t do it…
So, without further delay, here is the link to the new Buy Page on my website. Here you can see all the currently available novels for sale–in one place!
What Do You Think? I hope you enjoy…and naturally buy a book or two! 
Thanks,
Nene
Up and Close…AEH Veenman, an Interview
08 Jul 2011 Leave a Comment
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Was there a particular person or event that inspired your first book?
My first novel, All Waters Gathering, was a story that told itself, straight from the pages of my world. The inspiration, experiences, and research are all documented in a BookThought, available online at Exobia.
Any book signings, chats, events planned? When and where?
Absolutely, for the release of my murder thriller, Barbecue, I’m taking part in the Aspen Mountain Press Authors Blog Tour, of course! August 2011, I’m hitting the web and promoting myself and others during this event. I’m also hosting a contest where the prizes are autographed custom iPhone covers from Zazzle.com.
How much of your books stem from reality?
My thrillers and even horror novels have a great deal of research in them. Being a criminal justice major in college and graduating law school has helped tremendously. It means I have a familiar realm to play around with different scenarios. For horror, usually what I do when I have an idea is research how realistic that idea could be. For example, in one of my short horror stories, it was important to know how human skin dries after death and whether or not it could be kept subtle for the creation my character wanted to do with it.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
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As much as I had loved to write as a child, it wasn’t until I was much older that I considered myself a serious writer. I was a teenager when revisited my elementary school and one my teachers remembered my writing. I’d told her I wouldn’t become a writer, because I couldn’t type and handwritten material was already becoming taboo. I saw the look on her face and she mentioned that would be such a shame. I always remembered how disappointed she seemed, so after I learned how to type, that’s when I professed—I was a writer!
Do you see writing as a career?
I see writing as a lot of things, a blessing and a curse included, but strangely not a career. It’s something I have to do, otherwise, I don’t function. It’s quite a biological function! Seriously, I have tried to stop. However, after a few days, I lay in bed and an idea for a new story comes into my head. I ignore it, and after an hour of tussling with my brain, it wins. I get up with a few mental pages of text for the first chapter and the synopsis.
What’s the most embarrassing CD you own?
CD? What’s that? Seriously, I still have my cassettes bought in the 80s and enjoy a listen every now and then. The most embarrassing, I would have to say would be a CD my husband’s cousin gave me– Human Touch by Bruce Springsteen. I like the Boss but that wasn’t one of my favorite songs.
What are you listening to while you work?
It depends on the day and mood I’m in. It can range from nostalgic 80s rock and heavy metal to classical to quirky bachelor pad music (think Las Vegas show music and Playboy Bunny waitresses).
Do you collect anything?
What DON’T I collect? 
I have coins, stamps, pottery, porcelain flatware, photos, books, vinyl albums, art items, game consoles and computers. The computers weren’t by choice but I’d hate to throw them away now, because they’re classics.
Favorite toy as a kid?
Oh, so many! I had Weeble Wobbles with haunted playhouse, Sit n’ Spin, Whatchamacallits (those handheld roller coaster dingies), Easy Bake Oven… I have to go with the Sit n’ Spin.
Favorite toy as a grown-up? (Be Honest.)
Anything “gadgety”! I’m a gadget-freak, so I’d play with anything USB and making fart sounds or techno, like lazer pens, magnetic doohickeys, or 3D.
What part of your body are you most happy with?
My brain! Sometimes…
Aspen Mountain Press Interview Questions
July 8, 2011
A.EH. Veenman, author
Disclaimer: The above interview questions were answered by the author independently of Aspen Mountain Press, the Publisher. Publisher has no control over the comments, answers, or opinions made by the author and does not explicitly endorse any of the answers provided above.
